In the Permian Basin region oil and gas operations have become more connected, automated, and data-driven as operators look for new ways to improve efficiency across remote facilities. From well sites and tank batteries to compressor stations and produced water facilities, reliable industrial controllers are essential for keeping equipment operating while providing access to critical field data. From monitoring tank levels and pressure to controlling pumps and valves, the controller inside the electrical enclosure plays an important role in keeping remote oilfield operations connected and productive.
For many oil and gas applications, the challenge is bringing control, data acquisition, communications, and monitoring together within a single automation system. Remote facilities may contain numerous sensors, instruments, pumps, valves, and other devices that need to communicate with local control equipment as well as SCADA and remote monitoring systems. As operations expand, managing these different devices and communication requirements can become increasingly complex. A flexible Programmable Automation Controller, or PAC, can help simplify this architecture by combining local control and data processing with the connectivity needed to move critical field information throughout the operation.
ICP DAS USA’s XPAC series of Programmable Automation Controllers provides a powerful and expandable platform for these demanding oil and gas applications. XPAC controllers combine industrial control capabilities with PC-based computing, communication, and data acquisition functionality, allowing a single platform to perform local control while connecting field equipment with higher-level monitoring systems. With expandable I/O, multiple communication interfaces, industrial Ethernet connectivity, and rugged hardware designed for industrial environments, XPAC controllers can be configured for applications ranging from remote well sites and tank batteries to compressor stations, produced water facilities, and other automated operations throughout the Permian Basin.
Why XPAC-8000 Series Controllers Fit the Demands of Permian Basin Operations
- Real-Time Industrial Control: Fast boot speeds and deterministic control help handle time-critical control applications at remote oil and gas facilities.
- Flexible I/O Expansion: Up to 7 local I/O expansion slots that support I-8K and I-87K I/O modules provide flexibility to configure the controller around the needs of different field applications.
- Wide Temperature Operation: With an operating temperature range of -25°C to +75°C, the controllers are designed to operate across a wide range of industrial environmental conditions.
- Reliable Power & Communications: Redundant power inputs, dual watchdog timers, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and multiple isolated RS-232/RS-485 communication ports provide the connectivity and reliability needed for industrial control systems.
- Control & Computing in One Platform: Combining an x86 dual-core processor with Windows CE 6.0, the controllers provide deterministic industrial control while supporting PC-based software development in one PAC platform.
As oil and gas operators continue to focus on improving efficiency, reliability, and connectivity across remote facilities, flexible automation has become an important part of modern Permian Basin operations. Backed by ICP DAS USA’s expertise in industrial automation and data acquisition solutions, XPAC controllers provide Permian Basin operators with a powerful and scalable platform to centralize control, connect field equipment, integrate with SCADA systems, and gain greater visibility into critical processes across their oilfield operations.
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