In order to meet quality, budget and time requirements, CSi applies a 7-step structure to project development:

  1. System specification
    System requirements and objectives determined in customer/CSi discussions
    Research on systems and future need conducted
    = Detailed concept proposal 
  2. System Definition
    Hardware proposed and designed
    Software modules identified
    Operator interface layout proposed
    Sequence of operations defined
    Electrical and environmental requirements defined
    = Detailed definition
  3. System Design
    Hardware/software design completed
    Control panel layout created
    Power distribution, internal control panel, I/O and field wiring diagrams generated
    Software coding completed
    Operator interface screens developed
    Data gathering schemes developed
    = AutoCAD drawings and software code for customer review

  4. Implementation
    Control panels assembled, wired and tested
    Software downloaded/tested
    Operator interface screens linked
    = Complete control panels/software
  5. Check-Out/Simulation
    Hardware wiring tested
    Power applied/voltages confirmed
    Calibrations performed
    Software debugged
    = Real world simulation that matches system definition
  6. Start-Up
    Field wiring/devices confirmed
    Control hardware devices configured
    Hardware/software integrity confirmed
    Dry logic sequence checked out
    Non-product run to set system parameters
    System product runs tested
    Operators/maintenance personnel trained
    Control parameters with product fine-tuned
    Final documentation reviewed with customer
    = Fully integrated control system ready for production
  7. Support
    Service contracts available
    24-hour service/support
    = Your complete satisfaction
    ... a solution you can run with.


655 51st Street
P.O. Box 126
Marion, Iowa 52302

Phone: 800.601.5214 or 319.377.6538
FAX: 319.377.6785
E-mail: dferris@csystemi.com

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