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CASE STUDY

C O N T R O L P A N EL S

The Solution
A ‘back-to-back’ configuration

The overall system requirements for the Subtropical Swimming
Paradise were broken down into its constituent pools with
a separate design for each control panel.

To address the space constraints, we developed a ‘back-to-back’
control panel configuration. This meant the individual control
panels could be arranged in a suite of panels, placed
back-to-back in a single control console which operators
could walk completely around.

The completed suite of panels measured 4.5 metres
wide and 1.2 metres deep, with eight control panels.
To achieve the back-to-back design, we worked closely
with our supplier Elsteel, using their modular enclosure
system to optimise the external footprint of the panels.

Using the Siemens S7 range of PLCs, we developed a
control method for each element of the Subtropical
Swimming Paradise, with communication interfaces
between various system elements. In addition, an extensive
Human Machine Interface (HMI) was developed, allowing
FT Leisure engineers to configure the system, as well as
enabling Center Parcs staff to operate the system.

The Result

Quick response to adapting requirements – Remote support

Engineers supported FT Leisure’s team remotely during
the integration of the control panels with the rest of
the pool systems.

As planned, Bensons’ engineers visited the site twice

and implementation of the overall system.
When requirements from FT Leisure changed, we were able
to respond quickly, modifying the PLC programmes and
providing on-site engineers to modify the control panel

The entire suite of control panels was assembled and
tested at Bensons’ site before delivery to the Center

This included the installation and debugging of the
PLC programmes, with everything delivered within
the tight timescales

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