AMI GE supplies automation software to numerous metals industries worldwide, with special emphasis on electric furnace steelmaking. They hold majority market-share in AC EAF arc regulators in North America, and hence their knowledge base in this area is very strong.

AMI GE DigitARC® is positioned as one of the most recognized Electrode Regulators in Steel Industry and the number one in America because his operation leads to significant and tangible production improvements achieving high efficiency on EAF operation.

The new DigitARC® PX3 includes unique and powerful measurements and information analysis tools, with new conditions and parameters that improve the operation of EAF regulation. At AMI GE we work in order to meet customer’s needs and exceed their expectations with innovative and competitive features that distinguish us from others. Competitive features such as:

• Performance
  The fastes control response possible (8ms).
  
  
• Flexibility
  Allows users to change regulation control modes.
  
  
• Reliability
  Designed with protection circuits over the VME architecture.
  
  
• Process Visualization
  New HMI design with an intuitive operation interface.
  
  
• Fast Implementation
  Within one week your DigitARC™ PX3 will be working with all benefits and features.
  
  
• Support
  Get fast response directly from DigitARC™ PX3 team.

Performance

The electrode control system has been improved to provide customers with the fastest control response possible (8ms) and the most powerful and sophisticated control options. Some DigitARC® PX3 features include an automatic data logging system for system dynamics identification, and a whole new information analysis software that will allow your engineers to visualize every aspect of the process at high sampling rate. DigitARC® PX3 recognizes and samples every important event automatically (non-conductive charge detection, scrap cave-in, breaker trip) and is also capable of detecting cross-arc events and signal the rest of furnace systems to take corrective actions.

Flexibility

For high performance operation system flexibility is a must, that is why the new DigitARC® PX3 allows users to change regulation control modes at any time during the heat. A new totally redesigned electrical balance control is capable of maintaining the desired electrical balance regardless of the regulation mode selected. This new design provides a whole new area of opportunities in process optimization in order to achieve lower operation costs and higher productivity.

Reliability

Performance does not come without consistency, that is why the system has been designed and built with protection circuits over the already proven VME architecture, serving many different industries for several years with the highest operation standards in hazardous environments. DigitARC® PX3 software is also designed with a special architecture that reduces failure risks and prioritizes the main electrode arc regulation process.

Process Visualization

The new HMI design is actually two applications in one; the first one is an intuitive operation interface which provides immediate access to all important system indicators, control buttons and I/O status to furnace operator.

The second application; is a powerful data analysis tool allowing technicians to track any important event during the heat, there will be no more mysteries about electrode breakages, breaker trips, cross-arcs, disconnections, etc. DigitARC® PX3 new analysis capabilities are far ahead of any other product in the industry.

Fast Implementation

Within one week including installation your EAF will be working with all DigitARC® PX3 benefits and features. After that your company will achieve higher operation standards.

Support

Be supported by highly qualified engineers, specialized on EAF regulation. Our specialists have many years of experience tuning Electric Arc Furnaces in many different Melt shops around the world gaining the recognition of steel industry. Get fast response to any question, problem or given situation directly from DigitARC® PX3 development team.