PLC programming, HMI & control panels
Industrial controls engineering for manufacturers and machine builders. PLC programming, HMI upgrades, fault diagnosis and control panel builds — with project scope agreed by an experienced factory-floor engineer.
PLC programming, HMI development & panel builds
Controls engineering for factories and machine builders: new machine controls, PLC changes, operator interfaces, industrial panels and structured fault diagnosis. Remote support where practical and agreed project work where needed.
PLC programming
PLC diagnostics, program reviews and agreed modifications on Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi and Allen-Bradley systems.
HMI programming & upgrades
New operator screens, modifications and upgrades focused on clear operation, diagnostics and uptime.
PLC fault-finding
Remote review of PLC, HMI and controls faults using code, alarms and diagnostics before committing to a site visit.
Control panel design & builds
Control panels designed, assembled, wired, tested and documented to suit new machinery and modifications.
Siemens TIA Portal programming
S7-1200 and S7-1500 software modifications, TIA Portal diagnostics, communications and Siemens HMI integration.
Bench testing & reports
Defined bench-test scopes for PLCs, HMIs and drives, with written evidence available when a vague “tested” label is not enough.
Programming software used on relevant controls work includes Siemens TIA Portal / STEP 7, Omron Sysmac Studio and CX-One (CX-Programmer), Mitsubishi GX Works2 and GX Works3, and Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer for Allen-Bradley. Suitability depends on the controller, software version, available project files and the requested scope.
Consultancy & technical reports
Send us your asset list, photographs, drawings, PLC/HMI details or surplus stock list. We analyse it remotely and return a clear, practical report with prioritised actions.
AO PLC Intelligence
Understand legacy PLC code before troubleshooting, modification or migration. Start with a free automated Snapshot, then move to a scoped engineering audit only when needed.
Obsolescence audit
Lifecycle, availability and production-risk review for PLCs, HMIs, drives, remote I/O and other controls. Fixed-price reports from £195.
Critical spares audit
Identify the controls parts that can stop production, what you already hold and where spare coverage is weak. From £295.
Disaster recovery audit
Check PLC/HMI backups, software versions, access, firmware and replacement readiness before a failed control system becomes prolonged downtime. From £249.
Surplus stock valuation
Independent desktop assessment of industrial automation stock, including value bands, liquidity and recommended disposal route. From £149.
All consultancy is scoped before work starts. Tell us what you need reviewed and we'll confirm the information required and a fixed price.
Got a controls problem?
Describe the machine, the platform and the symptom — we'll tell you honestly whether it's a quick fix or a proper job.
Or message us on WhatsApp — 07849 506371 · info@automation-outlet.co.uk
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