Client

Fortescue

Location

Pilbara, Western Australia

Industry

Mining

Intellect Systems was engaged by Fortescue to develop and implement SCADA bypassing capabilities for the Solomon PPS Interlock block, ensuring seamless integration across the Solomon PLC codebase.

In collaboration with the client, our control systems team defined the overall system architecture, including functional specification. The project also included the supply of a schedule defining engineering, development, configuration, installation, and commissioning delivery time frames, as well as detailed design documentation and operation and training manuals.

The project scope included:

  • Investigation of PLC & SCADA code for modification requirements
  • PLC Software Engineering implementation
  • HMI Software Engineering development
  • Development of comprehensive Functional Specification
  • Development and test environment setup
  • Creation of detailed Alarm/interlock List
  • Production of a ‘How To Guide for Bypassing Interlocks’
  • Update of Site Force Procedure documentation
  • Preparation of change management documentation
  • Engineer and internal formal testing
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) including preparation

The successful execution of this project showcases Intellect Systems’ capability to deliver well-implemented control system modifications to critical process infrastructure while ensuring a methodical and comprehensive approach to documentation and testing protocols.