S88 Builder

Setting up CIP of a unit.

ECS has developed the first batch control system that is configured rather than programmed. S88 Builder does for the control module and equipment module levels of S88 what a batch package does for the higher levels. It lowers the cost of establishing and owning a food manufacturing line by—

Lowering initial programming cost by 50%
Reducing time to market by 90%
Reducing ownership cost by reducing waste and downtime

A typical control system is built around expensive custom programming. Programming mistakes cause lost production and wasted material. Waste increases environmental costs. Longer to market means missed opportunities. Control systems from different programmers work differently. These differences mean more training and increased downtime as cooks and maintenance recall how each system works.

Experience shows that configuring a control system with S88 Builder requires 1/10th of the effort. Configuring with S88 Builder can be done by anyone who knows the process. Fewer mistakes are made. S88 Builder lowers training costs because look and feel is consistent on all systems or parts of systems. Adding to or modifying a S88 Builder control system is quick and mistake free. Users see reduced downtime because S88 Builder quickly focuses cooks and maintenance technicians on the real problem.

Manufacturing plants and plant owners will realize the many values of S88 Builder. Plants will purchase S88 Builder when implementing a new product or upgrading old equipment. S88 Builder can be sold world-wide as it is fully compliant with the ISA S88 Batch manufacturing standard.

ECS implemented a S88 Builder based 60-unit kitchen at an estimated savings of $260,000 in initial cost. The customer realized $1M return above justification the first year due to the advanced features. The additional $1M will be realized each year of the system life.

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