Flow-Rate Data Collection Automation -- 2

I need a PLC-driven solution that boosts overall system performance by automating the way we capture and log flow-rate data. The current setup delivers only basic readings; I want reliable, real-time information that can be stored, trended, and served to our SCADA or historian without manual intervention.

Scope
• Assess the existing instrumentation loop and PLC I/O.
• Design a detailed plan for flow sensor integration, wiring, and any signal conditioning required.
• Develop and document PLC logic to collect, time-stamp, and buffer flow-rate values.
• Configure communication so the data reaches our central database (Modbus/TCP or OPC UA—open to your recommendation).
• Supply a functional prototype program with clear comments, tag lists, and an operator-friendly HMI screen for live values and basic alarms.
• Remote commissioning assistance and a concise hand-over guide.

Success criteria
– Continuous, loss-free flow-rate logging at the desired interval.
– No noticeable impact on existing cycle times or other control routines.
– All code and drawings delivered in editable format.

If you have strong instrumentation experience and can demonstrate previous PLC data collection projects, let’s get started.