Parcel control and sorting system
Electrical engineering and switchgear construction for a high-efficiency sorting plant
Righi developed the complete electrical engineering and executive design, realising 43 switchboards for the parcel control and sorting system at a logistics HUB in Atlanta, Georgia. EPLAN ProPanel was used to optimise project management, enabling the realisation of a single integrated and coordinated multi-project. The delivery also included on-board installation directly at the customer site, with full functional I/O testing to ensure system reliability and integration.
Key system data:
- Over 1,000 hours dedicated to electrical and engineering design
- Approximately 3,000 hours of on-site electrical installation
- Deployment of more than 12 km of cables for power and data distribution
- Installation of more than 98 industrial network components for communication and control
Challenge
The plant required a highly reliable and scalable automation system capable of handling a high volume of parcels while ensuring minimal sorting times. The solution involved the integration of advanced network technologies and sophisticated control systems, adapted to a complex and dynamic logistics environment. The main technical challenge involved the design of modular and robust switchboards capable of ensuring ease of installation and maintenance, with a particular focus on on-site installation and testing to minimise plant downtime and ensure maximum operational continuity.
Results / Benefits achieved by the customer
- Integrated and modular control system, capable of handling high flow rates with high reliability
- Optimisation of installation and start-up times through the use of advanced software for multidisciplinary design
- Reduction of malfunction risks through on-site I/O testing, ensuring fast and safe commissioning
- Full support for integration of industrial network components for efficient and stable communication between equipment
