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CASE STUDY

C ONTR OL P ANELS

The Result

Cost e ective – Minimal downtime – Minimised technical risk – Simplified fault finding.
The Bensons’ swing frame approach delivers several benefits to Honeywell and its customers with a cost-effective
swing frame solution that fits seamlessly into existing control panels. In addition, both the technical risk and
downtime was minimised, giving the client the peace of mind that operations could continue without disruption.

The benefits of this approach included:

• A swing frame solution that fits into existing control panels.
Often there is insufficient space on existing backplates to
replace legacy controllers. With Bensons’ approach, the
replacement swing frame provided the required space in
an accessible manner.

• The use of the swing frame delivered a cost-effective
solution as a minimum amount of new hardware was
required. In addition, existing components could be left
in situ and re-used with minimum interference.

• The technical risk was minimised. As the swing frame
and backplate is assembled, wired and tested off-site
at Bensons, its functionality was ensured prior to
installation, removing the possibility of wiring errors
occurring on site.

• Downtime was minimised. The swing frame backplate
is pre-wired to plug and socket connectors, making
it straightforward to connect the existing wiring
without error. The use of isolating terminals on the
swing frame backplate means it is easy to connect
the swing frame to existing wiring.

• Fault finding was simplified: The plug and socket
approach means that circuits could easily be isolated
simply by removing a plug.

The success of the initial project allowed
Bensons to carry out 50 similar upgrades
in conjunction with Honeywell at
various sites across the UK.

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