TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
DRIVE CONTROL AUTOMATION
As a leading Global Drive, Control and Automation System Integrator, we use a
considered portfolio of products to deliver robust, reliable and flexible
solutions to meet the most challenging process requirements.

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COMPANY
OVERVIEW
CAPABILITY
FULL TURNKEY PROJECTS
PRE-CONTRACT CONSULTANCY
CONTRACT DEVELOPMENTS
POST-CONTRACT SERVICES
TECHNOLOGIES
DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS
SERVO SYSTEMS
PLC SYSTEMS
SAFETY SYSTEMS
SCADA + HMI SYSTEMS
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS
MES/ERP + MIS SYSTEMS
MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS
MOTOR CONTROL CENTRES
NETWORKS
ROBOTICS
TRANSFORMER RECTIFIERS
SIMULATION & EMULATION
ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERS
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
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OVERVIEW
Iconsys is a leading UK Automation solutions provider and systems
integrator, using the latest Automation technologies to deliver
best-in-class solutions to help our customers achieve their businesses
objectives.
Established in 1987, Iconsys has an outstanding track record of successfully completed projects.
We are specialists in the design, manufacture and commissioning of integrated solutions incorporating
multiple variable speed drives, servos, PLCs and SCADA with a vast experience of integration
to higher business systems.
With our extensive Engineering skills and the range of Technologies offered, we can provide
and implement solutions successfully across a wide range of Industries as can be seen by our
case studies.
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Our wealth of experience in implementing large complex projects across
an array of industry sectors has equipped Iconsys with the expertise to
offer a complete full turnkey project management service, from the initial
pre-contractual conceptualisation through to post-contract customer
support packages.
A Project Manager is assigned to each project to provide a single
point of contact throughout the project’s life cycle, managing all
aspects of the project to meet the agreed strategic project milestones
that are critical to delivering the required project solution, both
on time and to budget.
FULL TURNKEY PROJECTS Full In-House solutions
Our full in-house turnkey project
service can include Principal Contractor
role in CDM (Construction Design &
Management), full design speciications
for approval, Hardware and Software
design, CAD, Panel manufacture and
test, system simulation, installation,
commissioning, acceptance testing,
training, post-completion maintenance
and service assistance.
CAPABILITY
Horizontally:
Functional, mechanical and energy -
eficient integration of the drivetrain
along the energy low - from converters,
motor / generators, coupling to gear unit.
Lifecycle:
Complementary service
and software supporting
the entire lifecycle
of the project
Contract Development Post-ContractPre-Contract Consultancy
Gearbox
Coupling
Motor
Drive
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Vertically:
Integration of the drivetrain and control system along the
information low, all the way to MES level.

We are on hand to advise on the most effective process for the
project to be successful, developing the Customer-Supplier
relationship into a mutually beneicial partnership. We can
provide the full range of services that can be tailor-made to
meet the application and budget.
CONTRACT DEVELOPMENTS
A full range of Post-Contract Services and Customer Care
Packages can be provided to suit the needs of the organisation
and the people within. These range from product, application
and process training to tailor-made 24/7 service packages
providing on site or remote support. All these services help to
assist in eliminating risks.
POST-CONTRACT SERVICES
We are available to provide:
• Project Management
• Complete System Speciication
• Hardware & Software Design
• Application Development
• Test Strategy & Methodology Docs
• Manufacturing
• Module & Integrated Testing
• System Emulation / Simulation
• Sitework Planning and Design
• Site Installation Works
• Virtual Commissioning
• System Commissioning
• Operation & Maintenance Manuals
We are available to provide:
• System Training
• 24/7 Support Contracts
• Remote Access Support
• Planned Maintenance
• Maintenance Contracts
• Operate and Maintain Contracts
• Technical Construction Files
• Maintenance Documentation Packages
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Our pre-contract consultancy aim is to ensure that every
detail and objective relating to the project are taken into
accountandincorporatedduringthepre-tenderandtendering
phase. The main emphasis is on implementing the correct
solution to suit the needs of the client.
PRE-CONTRACTCONSULTANCY We are available to provide:
• Feasibility Studies
• Overall Concept Design
• User Requirement Speciications
• System Simulation
• Design Speciications
• Development of End User Standards
• Simultaneous Engineering
• Engineering Pilot
• Risk Assessment

DRIVE CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Iconsyshasover25yearsofexperienceincomplexdrivesystemssolutions.
We are specialists in the design and implementation of AC and DC multiple drive systems, our
understanding of both technologies enhances our ability to deliver turnkey, multi-drive solutions.
Whether it is a complete new system or refurbishment, Iconsys have the experience
and knowledge to provide the desired outcome. We are experts in the planning and
installation of sophisticated systems for numerous applications to many industries.
Using the latest programmable hardware we deliver software solutions for the most complex
drive systems. Be it speed, tension or position control we have the knowledge to provide
the requirements.
Our experience in Drive Technologies, technical expertise and project management combine to
make Iconsys a viable system integrator partner. We have the reputation for comprehensive analysis
of each project, looking at all possibilities in order to eliminate risk, deliver future-proof solutions
and installing peace of mind.
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SERVO SYSTEMS
The growth in use of servo drive systems in recent years has increased
our application capabilities and expanded our ability as a solution provider.
Where high speed and accurate position control is required, we can introduce complex
servo systems, either as a replacement to existing control or as an enhancement. In either
case we have internal capabilities and experience to deliver the optimum system for
every project.
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PLC SYSTEMS
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) provide the foundation
for most industrial control systems whatever the market sector.
Whether the control system is small, large, complex, distributed, etc, we
can provide the solution to meet the needs of the application and budget.
Distributed systems, Safety systems, Dual Redundant systems can all be designed and integrated
into the desired application.
As an approved Systems Integrator for all the major PLC suppliers, our team of expert
PLC Hardware and Software engineers can provide a PLC system tailor-made to suit
the application and budget needs, either as a replacement to the existing control system
or as an enhancement.
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SAFETY SYSTEMS
With Safety being the number one priority, it is at the forefront of all
of our engineering designs.
Whether this is incorporating safety hardware into standard applications or designing highly
complex multi-level systems, we have the experience necessary to meet all latest British and
European Safety Legislation. Our ability to design and validate complex systems for all applications
allows us to be a market leader in the design and implementation of safety control systems
across all industry sectors.
To achieve this, all of our TUV certiied Engineers regularly attend safety system seminars and courses in
order to keep up to date with the latest changes.
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SCADA + HMI SYSTEMS
With the rapid advance of PC technology, SCADA and HMIs have
become an integral part of most integrated control systems and the
primary interface for the process operator.
High definition complex interactive graphics provide sophisticated ease of the control
process as well as data acquisition and monitoring. Our experience ranges from the advent of
SCADA/HMI systems to the latest technology available today, providing bespoke tailor-made
sophisticated control across all industry sectors.
We have considerable experience when it comes to upgrading legacy systems by either
converting or upgrading the existing configuration or, re-engineering the existing system to
provide an up to date state of the art control system.
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DISTRIBUTED CONTROL
SYSTEMS
DCS or “Distributed Control System” provides highly scalable solutions
for Process Industries.
We can select the most cost effective solution for the application and have the experience to
design and build solutions for Continuous, Batch and Hybrid processes. These processes are conigured,
maintained and lexible from a central location to the highest distribution of I/O devices to suit the
application (normal, hazardous, special instrumentation, safety…etc).
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MES/ERP + MIS
SYSTEMS
A major area for potential improvement is the collection, collation,
analysis and historical storage of the data that is available across
manufacturing plants via the installed base of automation systems.
Yet even today many organisations are not using this data to its full potential. The ability to easily
measure and drive production eficiency improvements, identify where energy is being wasted, as
well as the ability to link the MES/ERP + MIS system to Factory Automation to track and streamline
processes and provide management visibility locally or remotely. Using PC’s or hand held devices
has never been easier.
Essential for Sustainable Manufacturing, Iconsys has the knowledge and capability to take you there.
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MACHINE VISION
SYSTEMS
Essential for Track and Trace as well as product inspection and quality
control.
Camera and digital inspection systems are now an integral part of modern control systems and
essential for high speed decision making in manufacturing and logistics. Iconsys has the knowledge
and experience of coniguring, networking and integrating camera and inspection systems for
a complete solution.
Machine vision implemented with the latest RFID tagging system provide the robust and reliable
tracking solutions for the most onerous high speed applications.
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MOTOR CONTROL
CENTRES
Whatever the industry or application, electric motors are required
to drive plant and equipment. These are not always driven by
sophisticated varible speed drive solutions; it is often advantageous
and more cost effective to control these motors from dedicated
Motor Control Centres (MCC).
We provide MCCs either as a stand alone system or integrated into the larger project solution.
We design, manufacture, install and commission standard or bespoke MCCs, incorporating
the hardware of the world’s leading suppliers, to suit the application and environment.
We take into account international design standards and certiication, ingress protection and
segregation requirements in order to provide the solution to meet all needs.
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NETWORKS
Whether it be a single point-to-point communication project or
complex multi-drive, SCADA, PLC and multi-device automation solution,
flexibility of communication protocol is critical to ensure that all types of
hardware communicate efficiently.
We have experience of all communication platforms and protocols. Networks have traditionally
utilised copper and ibre optic media but now include the latest wireless radio, leaky coax, mobile and
optical solutions.
New installations can be high performance, Safe, Wireless and with complex multi-devices. While retroit
projects also include networks to obscure legacy systems.
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ROBOTICS
The growth of Industrial Robots across many industries has been
extensive and rapid.
Robots are critical components to ensure quality, speed and repeatability in manufacturing.
These can be traditional, heavy duty Robots as used across the Automotive industry with tool changer
systems through to smaller Delta robots for rapid pick and place applications.
Iconsys can provide Robot integration services for the major Robot manufacturers (programming,
commissioning, teaching, network interfacing with supervisory control systems).
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TRANSFORMER
RECTIFIERS
ICONSYS supply Transformer Rectifiers for industrial and harsh
environments. This includes diverse applications such as on-board
military or FPSO ships, in confined spaces within Oil Rig Platforms to less
onerous Power Stations.
Applications include Water Cooled Transformer Rectiiers with Titanium Water to Air Heat
Exchangers for ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas which require Ingress Levels up to IP66.
Typically these would be Stainless Steel 316 Cubicles which are also full load tested in our in house
heat test chamber at ambient temperatures up to 50 deg C.
Typically Oil and Gas solutions would be Ex ‘P’, Purge and Pressurised units and can include
PLC Control Panels as Ex ‘nR’ units. Currents to 4000 Amps with Voltages up to 200 V DC have
been designed.
In harsh environments where mild steel cabinets are accepted, these are typically marine
standard wet paint inished assemblies which can be supplied to local or international standards
such as Norsok.
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SIMULATION
& EMULATION
Iconsys can offer Automation System Simulation services from several
powerful solutions including WinMOD and PICS.
Simulation software simulates real-world systems and machines controlled by PLC or DCS
systems. The entire system (communications, sequencing/ interlocking, HMI/SCADA, and alarms) can
be tested, all emergency faults can be veriied and operators trained prior to the system
becoming operational.
With Simulation software, control system errors can be swiftly identiied in the ofice, allowing
new processes to be implemented quickly and accurately thereby avoiding the high cost of
production downtime. The software allows the creation of a dynamic model on a PC that duplicates the
behaviour of the I/O devices, providing the control system with simulated device feedback.
The main beneits of simulation software is identifying and eliminating system problems early in
the project cycle, reducing the Hot commissioning time on site, project delays, risk reduction, right
irst time and potentially overall cost reduction.
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ACCREDITATIONS
Iconsys is committed to quality and is accredited to Quality Management System registered to
ISO9001:2008 with a UKAS approved agency.
We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and are registered to ISO14001:2004
Environmental Management System with a UKAS approved agency.
We are dedicated to safe working practices and are members of the British Safety Council and are
registered in the “Safecontractor” scheme.
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PARTNERS
As one of the UK’s leading system integrators we believe that our Solutions Partners play a pivotal role in
the strategy, solutions and support that we offer our customers. That is why we carefully select our Partners,
as we believe they must be reliable, cost effective, globally available and innovative in their approach.
Iconsys incorporate three major areas into our management system process:

INDUSTRY STANDARDS
Iconsys design and manufacture bespoke electrical and electronic control
systems for a diverse range of industries.
BS EN 60204 Directive - Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment of machines
Directive 2006/42/EC - Machinery Directive
Directive 2006/95/EC - Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
Directive 2004/108/EC - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
BS EN ISO 13849 Directive - Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts of control systems
BS EN/IEC 62061 Directive - Safety of machinery. Functional safety of electrical control systems
BS EN 61439 Directive - Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC - Protect employees from explosion risk in areas with explosive atmosphere
Each industry and client be it European or global have their own unique standards which we comply with
on a project basis. Typically we adhere to the following standards:
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Iconsys is a trading name of Independent Control Systems Ltd
www.iconsys.co.uk
info@iconsys.co.uk
+44 (0)1952 607300
Iconsys | Iconsys House | Hortonwood 33 | Telford | TF1 7EX