Since 1948: Transport of rock material/ exploitation of stone quarries.

Today: Operator of one of the most modern stone quarries in Germany.

Excavation of Moselle graywacke, which is used for ornamental masonry indoors and outdoors.

Graywacke is also used as bulk material for road construction.

Modernization of the overall plant for excavating bulk material

Wireless communication with mobile HMI device

Seamless plant visualization, usability, and diagnostics

Increased productivity and operational reliability

Efficient maintenance

The material flow in the entire plant is controlled via a Simatic S7-300

Clear plant visualization using WinCC flexible via stationary Simatic MP377 Multi Panels and a Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN

Reception of up-to-date diagnostic messages

Tasks of the Mobile Panel:
- Open the silo for material withdrawal + level indication
- Visualization and diagnostics even in the dump truck

Increased productivity and operational reliability

Siemens automation systems and components for wireless communication are optimally designed for use in harsh industrial environments

Reliable wireless communication despite numerous supporting structures/beams and silos made of steel

Up-to-date diagnostic messages are received from the entire plant, this permits immediate response by the operator and downtimes are thus avoided

Planning, automation, electrical engineering as well as commissioning from a single source ensure the quick and flexible implementation of the project

Integrated networking by means of Profibus and Profinet

Prospects: Expansion of the plant is being planned!