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35 years in electrical contracting and designing / building control solutions.
Located in Akron OH, CCS began in 2000 in response to a need for uniquely designed and custom built solutions to automation needs.
Joined with Pro Tech Systems Group in 2010. PTSG is a systems integrator to the Water/Waste Water industry and a user of Indusoft products for many years.
UL508A listing Custom Control Specialists operates
primarily as an OEM of control systems to manufacturers and distributors of automated car wash equipment.
Installations in nearly every US state, and Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Custom Control Specialists’ premier product line is the Guardian Wash Command, a PLC based automated tunnel car wash controller.
As an OEM control solution, the Guardian Wash Command must be adaptable to any combination of equipment types, applications, and configurations that may be required in the particular wash location. Every car wash is a unique location with unique equipment layouts, chemical applications, and retail wash package offerings. All these variables need to be configured in the field, by personnel of varying technical skills.
The retail car wash industry is very competitive.
Car washes rely on customers’ discretionary income and the ability to spend on additional services for their vehicle.
Car wash operation size is determined by local demographics.
Large and small car wash firms alike can compete if their locations are favorable and their operations are efficient.
CCS’s objective beyond just providing hardware is to offer additional efficiencies and automation to help them compete and provide an pleasing experience for the car wash customer.
Many car wash controllers are PC based.
Setup and monitoring are limited to being in front of the PC station.
The Guardian Wash Command system is a PLC based car wash controller… but…
Typical installations include traditional touch screen terminals.
Installers and maintenance personnel are still required to return back to a fixed location to interface with the controller.
A solution was needed that allowed the flexibility of remote connectivity without expensive interface equipment.
Tablets and smart phones have become part of everyday life, practically eliminating a learning curve to use them in the work place.
Replacement due to damage or loss is as easy as the local electronics store.
InduSoft Web Studio was chosen for:
Our familiarity with the product
Proven use in water /waste water SCADA
Advanced alarming management
Pricing to fit our budget
InduSoft Web Studio is loaded on a
diskless / fanless PC with an SSD drive
and Window 7 operating system
Hardware
InduSoft Web Studio is loaded on a
diskless / fanless PC with an SSD drive
and Window 7 operating system
Communication is to a Schneider Electric
M340 PAC controller over an Ethernet
TCP/IP network
Hardware
A Wi-Fi area is created with a Ubiquity
PicoStation Wi-Fi radio. The PicoStation is
a PoE powered unit providing a strong
signal for great reception around all the
car wash equipment, motors, and
electrical switchgear.
Hardware
The iPad, tablet, or smart phone simply
connects to the Wi-Fi signal.
Launchport inductive chargers and sleeves
provide protection, mounting, and charging
Hardware
The iPad, tablet, or smart phone simply
connects to the Wi-Fi signal.
Launchport inductive chargers and sleeves
provide protection, mounting, and charging
Hardware
The iPad HMI fits into a 1500 tag license
InduSoft Web Studio is configured to
startup and run as a service.
Software
The iPad HMI fits into a 1500 tag license
InduSoft Web Studio is configured to
startup and run as a service.
iPads, tablets, and smartphones are
loaded with Microsoft Remote Desktop
Software
The iPad HMI fits into a 1500 tag license
InduSoft Web Studio is configured to
startup and run as a service.
iPads, tablets, and smartphones are loaded
with Microsoft Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop allows simultaneous
connections from multiple devices
Software
iPad HMI Screens
Tunnel Status Screen Access to all other menus
Overview of current tunnel operation
I/O status of key indicators
Login and current user
iPad HMI Screens
Ready To Wash Allows easy manipulation of cars to be
washed
Extensive scripting was used in the development of this screen.
iPad HMI Screens
Lighting control Control lot lighting, tunnel lighting and
other time and day functions in the wash
iPad HMI Screens
Monitor Monitor status of all input signals
Invaluable tool when diagnosing sensor issues
iPad HMI Screens
Setup Allows initial setup of a variety of sensors
Configure wash packages unique to the individual site
iPad HMI Screens
Setup Allows initial setup of a variety of sensors
Configure wash packages unique to the individual site
iPad HMI Screens
Reports Simple up to the minute reporting of the
current counters
The Guardian / Tommy systems are normally connected to a POS system that provides the car wash operator with detailed cash accounting and number reconciliation.
Printing of reports is not supported at this time, but may be a future enhancement.