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Pyxis Engineering Corporation offers electrical engineering services on a contract basis. We specialize in the design and implementation of electrical control systems using off-the-shelf hardware.

Many machines and processes are most efficiently controlled with programmable devices. Pyxis Engineering helps you define the project requirements and ensures that the control system is efficiently built and properly programmed for correct operation.

Factory Automation Expertise

How Long Does It Take to train someone to program PLC's? Are your available people too busy keeping your existing equipment running to design and program your new machines? Pyxis Engineering Corporation can provide PLC service faster, better, and at a set price.

We are available to help at any stage of the automation process - from initial design considerations through rebuilds of existing equipment.

We work with your engineers and operators to make sure the system works as you intended.

We stay with your project through startup and training, optimizing your system's performance.

We provide full documentation and support so that your equipment can be maintained at peak performance in-house.

Industrial Electrical Engineering

We can upgrade existing equipment and processes to meet current and future needs.

On-site assessments and modifications.
Startups and troubleshooting.
Remote modem software maintenance.
Technical descriptions and sequence of operations.
Documentation and maintenance manuals.

Control System Options

Many options exist to allow the efficient transfer of information between the operator, the control system, and supervisory computer networks.

Pushbutton controls, indicators, and control panel layouts.
Low cost access modules for minor adjustments to PLC operations.
Menu-driven operator interfaces to allow detailed monitoring and changes.
Video control panel solutions to provide easy control function changes.
IBM-PC based software packages for operator interface and data acquisition.
PLC communication network design and configuration.

Documentation

Information is organized in schematic form to verify compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC),

and supplemented with panel layouts and bills of materials for ease of fabrication and assembly.

Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, and Panel Layouts drawings in AutoCAD.
Parts Lists, Termination Lists, Cable Assembly Drawings in MS Excel.
Operations Manuals in MS Word.

Electrical Engineering Specialties

480V & 208V 3 phase machine tool power distribution and control.
Universal or 50Hz systems for export.
CE compliant system designs.
Motor controls, AC and DC variable speed.
SCR-based power controllers.
Hardwired safety systems.
Relay control logic.
120VAC controls.
Low voltage controls.
Temperature controls.
Specialty transducers, signal conditioners, and process control instrumentation.

Programmable Logic Controllers System Design and Development

Pyxis Engineering has in-depth experience with the application of programmable logic controllers (PLC's) to critical processes and sequences. Supported equipment include:

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, SLC500, and MicroLogix 1000, 1200, and 1500 series PLC’s.
Allen-Bradley PanelView and PanelView Plus touchscreens.
Allen-Bradley Flex I/O distributed input/output systems.
Engineered conversions for systems using PLC-2, Modicon, Toshiba, and Cutler-Hammer.
Other models evaluated on request.

Outside Resources & Consultants

We have an established network of contractors and consultants available to put your project plans into action.

Control Panel Fabrication Services.
Electrical Installation Services.
Mechanical Engineering & Drafting.
Eurotherm Process and Temperature Controls and Drive Systems.
Custom Programs for IBM-PC.