Plant quality control

QCX/RoboLab
®
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The quality control challenge

Cement plants are facing increasingly The system supports quality control at Solving quality control Inconsistency in sampling – Sampling Strict documentation requirements • Monitors key components’ KPIs,
tough requirements for sample analysis all relevant stages of cement production challenges inconsistency and inaccurate analysis – Stricter QC and audit trail enabling verification of run hours and
quality and complexity, and for sample in a single, integrated system. Shortage of skilled lab-operators results contribute to laboratory errors, requirements are part of the daily end of lifetime for wear parts –
throughput. This is partly a result of Combined with FLSmidth’s extensive – Laboratory managers need to be less creating process fluctuations and operation of cement plants. facilitating spare-part sourcing and
environmental regulations placing experience in cement plant process reliant on human resources, and still disrupting productivity, equipment The QCX system supports: reducing downtime for maintenance
stricter controls on cement production, control, the system incorporates maintain high quality. lifetime and especially product quality. • Unmanned documented handling of • Is part of FLSmidth’s global support
both in terms of pollution and energy in-depth understanding of production The QCX system: To dramatically improve sampling material from process to analysis, organisation for fast and easy remote
consumption. In addition, the current environments and the high quality, the QCX system: avoiding introducing human bias. troubleshooting
• Automates sample taking, preparation
economic climate demands 24/7/365 requirements for speed and • Automates sampling, ensuring
and analysis – reducing the need for
cement plant operation, with as little performance. accuracy and reliability Cost-effective production
manual labour Prioritising safety – Cement plants are
manpower as possible. • Automates sample transport, ensuring Fast and accurate results – Cement
• Ensures consistent high-quality striving to improve safety. Supporting an
The modular system architecture allows correct sample place and timestamp production requires fast and correct
sample taking, preparation and improved working environment, the
Many new cement plants are located in for any degree of automation. It can be on sample results to improve quality and reduce
analysis, by programming desired QCX system:
areas where it is difficult to recruit scaled from small, task-targeted • Offers full traceability, from sampling operational costs.
recipes • Eliminates hazardous manual
skilled engineers, and people who are automation units to large, fully to analysis For cost-effectiveness, the QCX system:
operation and operator injuries by
available often spend less time in the automated laboratories. This modularity • Is part of FLSmidth’s global support • Delivers fast and accurate automated
automating sampling and sample
same job. Remote operation, support supports a phased approach to organisation for fast and easy remote Tighter controls for special cement sample taking, preparation, analysis
preparation.
from distant locations, and online integrating automation. troubleshooting. or alternative fuel – Competitive and control.
assistance are all vital for the smooth production
operation of quality control systems in methods using alternative fuels and Continuous plant operation – For
modern cement plants. additives put very tight requirements on 24/7 plant operation, the process
quality control. Likewise special cements laboratory must operate constantly with
The trend in cement plant quality require stricter controls and only very few, short stops. This means
control systems is to meet the following special analysis. To meet strict controls, that efficient maintenance and service
requirements: the QCX system:: of all equipment is crucial. To support
• Operate a production laboratory with • Delivers advanced sample 24/7 plant operation, the QCX system:
as few operators and engineering preparation, such as automated
resources as possible sample fusion
• Improve the speed and accuracy of • Ensures that frequent and consistent
sample results results are fully available
• Meet the stricter controls required for
specialised cement
• Support 24/7/365 operation
• Achieve zero health and safety
incidents

Supporting product
quality control at all stages
The QCX® system from FLSmidth is
designed to control cement quality in
cement plants and it fully meets industry
standards for reliability and robustness
in an industrial environment. Automated
sampling, sample preparation and
analysis provide fast, reliable and
consistent information for quality and
process control.
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The QCX system

Training of all staff levels, after-sales
support, remote support Capable staff
will ensure success after we leave site, and remote
support will guarantee it.

FLSmidth’s comprehensive For exceptional quality and QCX system overview

equipment portfolio, designed process control at all This brochure provides you with an
specifically for cement production stages of cement overview of the 4 essential elements Operate and maintain the
laboratories, ranges from manual production, the FLSmidth that make up the FLSmidth QCX quality system withfew people due
machines and automated units to QCX system: control system. to ease of use and user
fully automated, high-capacity • Automates sampling, sampling friendliness Improved and
laboratories. preparation and analysis FLSmidth offers a fully integrated quality consistent sample quality results in
• Provides safe, fast and reliable control system for your plant – from Services Software improved production quality.
By design, most of FLSmidth’s laboratory information state-of-the-art software and equipment
equipment is semi-automated and can to expert engineering, project
• Integrates all cement quality-control
also be operated manually, as stand- management and support.
activities in a single system
alone equipment. This means you have
the advantage of implementing • Incorporates in-depth understanding
stepwise automation and of ensuring of the production process Project
operation, even when part of the • Allows for any degree of cement management Equipment
automated laboratory is being serviced. production in the software design & enginerring
automation through its modular Process knowledge brings full
A solution for every need design. traceability, compliance with
The QCX system ensures that your rules and requirements Quality
process laboratory delivers safe, efficient assurance adapted to local requirements.
and accurate analysis – quickly and with
as few operators as possible. The
Ensuring correct, safe sample taking
advanced, user-friendly system can be
and preparation, all equipment is
tailored according to your specific
compliant with CE (H&S) LTBI down, sample
throughput up, complex preparation made possible.
cement production needs, including
special cement and fuels, and supports
24/7/365 operation.

More than 40 years of development

across multiple hardware platforms and
a comprehensive base of installed
systems has made the QCX system the
frontrunner in the cement industry.
Automated laboratory solutions from
FLSmidth are setting new industrial
standards in terms of ease of use,
flexibility, reliability and scalability.
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QCX software

Benefit from the latest The QCX software includes the Unique equipment Faceplates information, such as Motor runtime and operator interface can be installed on
software and equipment following components: integration Easy-to-understand and pre-configured No of cylinder operations, is targeted any PC within minutes, the laboratory is
design • QCX/Manager – the backbone for all The QCX system is designed and QCX faceplates allow operators and for maintenance staff. no longer dependent on specific PC
With the latest software and QCX systems engineered to get full transparency maintenance personnel to monitor brands and won’t suffer if, for example,
programming structure, you don’t need • QCX/Reporting – the trend and from the software in the laboratory and equipment status. These faceplates give Remote assistance a cup of coffee is spilled in the PC.
PLC programming skills to manage, reporting software down to the devices in the samplers an overview, save time and eliminate Automated laboratories can rely on
maintain or troubleshoot the QCX • QCX/AutoSampling – the sampling and sample preparation equipment. This the need for operators or engineers to remote assistance either from FLSmidth CE compliance
system and it will continue to provide transparency is possible because the dig into PLC programs. All relevant or from the user’s own service Health and safety considerations are an
and sample transport software
efficient operation long after system equipment and the software information is readily available in all organisation. This saves manpower and integrated part of the design and
• QCX/RoboLab – the laboratory minimises downtime. production processes of the QCX
commissioning. development go hand in hand in the formats.
automation software. system, and all the equipment and
QCX system. The seamless integration
of sub-components and the control Performance metrics The system’s performance metrics and systems comply with CE marking
system saves time during commissioning The QCX equipment is delivered with conditioning programs enable: requirements. These requirements are
and later during maintenance. integrated performance metrics, • Remote troubleshooting based on internationally recognised
providing valuable usage and • Preventive maintenance planning standards, such as ISO and IEC,
performance information for managers, meaning that you automatically fulfil
• In-time purchase of spare parts and
operators and maintenance staff. the requirements of many relevant
wear parts .
Key Performance Indicators, such as health- and safety related standards
Availability and No of produced samples, when choosing the QCX system.
‘Click-Once’ client Additional certification – or compliance
provide a quick overview of equipment
With the web-based ‘Click-Once’ with additional standards – is in many
performance, while more detailed
software installation, where a QCX cases available on request.
 

QCX/AutoSampling® QCX/RoboLab®

QCX/Reporting

QCX/Manager
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The components of
quality control

QCX/Manager Benefits of the QCX/Reporting

QCX/Manager is the kernel software QCX/Manager software QCX/Reporting is your documentation KilnFeed
From
To
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module of a QCX system. It includes • Fully documented transparency from tool. You can generate daily, weekly and From To Samp SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 CaO MgO K2O SO3 LOI LSF LSF LSF LSF SIM ALM
sample administration, sample tracking, sample processing to analysis monthly reports based on your specific les Mean Mean Mean Mean Mean Mean Mean Mean Mean S.dev Max Min Mean Mean
01/04 08:00 02/04 07:59 5 13.43 3.29 2.08 43.96 1.13 0.74 0.62 34.37 102.58 3.97 108.03 95.63 2.50 1.59
sample preparation recipes, and data plant requirements and chemically
• Complete overview of sample status, 02/04 08:00 03/04 07:59 4 12.97 3.45 2.02 44.57 1.22 0.75 0.56 33.91 106.88 3.22 111.26 102.91 2.37 1.70
import/export facilities. calculated values, such as SIM, ALM
sample analysis and statistics 03/04 08:00 04/04 07:59 3 12.84 3.42 2.02 44.58 1.17 0.75 0.57 34.77 107.96 1.55 111.00 105.89 2.36 1.69

and LSF. 04/04 08:00 05/04 07:59 4 13.21 3.35 2.12 44.30 1.09 0.78 0.59 34.72 104.67 1.68 106.82 103.19 2.42 1.58

Combining the functionalities of the • Full traceability of sample taken time 05/04 08:00 06/04 07:59 4 13.28 3.40 2.12 44.84 1.15 0.76 0.66 33.52 105.29 3.26 110.76 102.70 2.41 1.61

Laboratory Information System (LIS) and and sampling point 06/04 08:00 07/04 07:59 3 13.35 3.32 2.05 44.70 1.14 0.82 0.69 33.29 104.85 1.01 106.19 103.31 2.48 1.62
The QCX/Reporting software comes
07/04 08:00 08/04 07:59 5 14.12 3.45 2.11 44.42 1.18 0.75 0.52 26.64 98.79 3.01 102.97 95.36 2.54 1.63
the Laboratory Automation System • Efficient creation and updating of with a number of predefined reports 08/04 08:00 09/04 07:59 4 13.67 3.54 2.06 44.04 1.24 0.79 0.64 33.65 100.58 5.78 108.27 93.92 2.45 1.72
(LAS) in a unique setup, the sample preparation recipes based on the most common 09/04 08:00 10/04 07:59 2 12.77 3.59 2.09 43.71 1.26 0.69 0.58 36.89 105.73 4.47 111.35 101.36 2.25 1.72

QCX/Manager software is prepared for • Direct access to trends to investigate requirements from cement plants. 10/04 08:00 11/04 07:59 4 13.04 3.42 2.17 43.82 1.03 0.69 0.63 35.39 104.42 2.63 106.92 98.76 2.33 1.58

11/04 08:00 12/04 07:59 8 13.49 3.12 2.25 44.11 0.67 0.50 0.31 35.40 102.81 2.33 105.31 99.27 2.51 1.39
any degree of sample automation. In quality parameters, for example, a Furthermore, if your plant has an
12/04 08:00 13/04 07:59 6 13.53 3.23 2.32 44.02 0.70 0.55 0.36 35.10 101.87 2.66 104.89 98.21 2.44 1.39
addition, the user configurators save combined trend view for Blaine results FLSmidth process control system, then 13/04 08:00 14/04 07:59 6 13.49 3.26 2.03 43.51 1.01 0.64 0.68 35.19 101.32 1.45 103.21 99.74 2.55 1.60
you time and ensure consistency when in the last 3 months for all cement process parameters, such as tons 14/04 08:00 15/04 07:59 7 13.16 3.25 1.99 43.53 1.08 0.64 0.78 35.39 103.73 5.95 116.99 99.12 2.52 1.63

designing and updating sample samples. produced or fuel consumed, can be 15/04 08:00 16/04 07:59 7 12.74 3.29 2.01 43.53 1.23 0.66 0.78 35.56 106.54 4.47 115.43 101.10 2.41 1.64

preparation recipes, ultimately reducing trended together with quality 16/04 08:00 17/04 07:59 6 13.06 3.39 2.07 43.36 1.25 0.57 0.63 35.45 103.47 0.68 104.70 102.68 2.39 1.64

17/04 08:00 18/04 07:59 6 13.17 3.47 2.09 43.20 1.25 0.59 0.70 35.31 102.03 1.83 104.39 99.12 2.37 1.66
errors. parameters to optimise operation. 18/04 08:00 19/04 07:59 6 13.00 3.45 2.10 43.40 1.21 0.55 0.62 35.43 103.72 2.37 106.11 100.10 2.34 1.64

19/04 08:00 20/04 07:59 6 12.72 3.45 2.12 43.53 1.19 0.54 0.74 35.51 105.96 2.81 109.56 102.74 2.29 1.63

Benefits of 20/04 08:00 21/04 07:59 5 12.64 3.58 2.10 43.71 1.09 0.62 0.60 35.62 106.65 5.43 117.64 102.12 2.23 1.71

QCX/Reporting 21/04 08:00 22/04 07:59 6 13.71 3.52 2.22 42.98 1.12 0.58 0.65 35.00 97.72 6.26 101.25 85.30 2.39 1.59

22/04 08:00 23/04 07:59 6 13.25 3.48 2.12 43.43 1.07 0.64 0.49 35.30 101.96 1.11 103.31 100.47 2.36 1.64
• Fully documented transparency from 23/04 08:00 24/04 07:59 6 13.14 3.50 2.11 43.56 1.04 0.58 0.48 35.37 102.98 0.93 104.04 101.63 2.34 1.66

sample processing to analysis 24/04 08:00 25/04 07:59 6 12.87 3.46 2.06 43.71 1.02 0.64 0.58 35.46 105.42 1.66 107.60 103.22 2.33 1.68

25/04 08:00 26/04 07:59 5 11.99 3.73 2.08 43.77 1.13 0.70 0.77 35.63 111.32 3.88 115.99 107.90 2.07 1.79
• Complete overview of sample status,
26/04 08:00 27/04 07:59 6 12.35 3.71 2.10 43.63 1.16 0.64 0.62 35.56 108.20 2.47 112.04 106.04 2.13 1.76
sample analysis and statistics 27/04 08:00 28/04 07:59 5 12.32 3.59 2.06 43.73 1.17 0.62 0.66 35.65 109.14 3.73 113.59 103.47 2.18 1.74

• Full traceability of sample taken time 28/04 08:00 29/04 07:59 7 12.98 3.57 2.11 43.39 1.21 0.58 0.52 35.42 103.47 2.04 106.83 100.92 2.28 1.69

29/04 08:00 30/04 07:59 4 12.63 3.56 2.12 43.56 1.20 0.60 0.58 35.54 106.40 3.37 109.04 101.85 2.22 1.68
and sampling point
30/04 08:00 01/05 07:59 5 12.47 3.46 2.12 43.70 1.15 0.64 0.66 35.59 108.21 2.36 111.35 104.77 2.24 1.64

• Efficient creation and updating of Count 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

sample preparation recipes Minimum 11.99 3.12 1.99 42.98 0.67 0.50 0.31 26.64 97.72 0.68 101.25 85.30 2.07 1.39

Maximum 14.12 3.73 2.32 44.84 1.26 0.82 0.78 36.89 111.32 6.26 117.64 107.90 2.55 1.79
• Direct access to trends to investigate
Average 13.05 3.44 2.10 43.81 1.12 0.65 0.61 34.85 104.41 2.95 108.56 100.76 2.36 1.64
quality parameters, for example, a StdDev 0.46 0.14 0.07 0.46 0.14 0.08 0.11 1.72 3.03 1.54 4.42 4.27 0.12 0.09
combined trend view for Blaine results RelDev 3.53 4.05 3.29 1.05 12.31 12.93 17.71 4.93 2.90 52.41 4.07 4.24 5.13 5.31

in the last 3 months for all cement

samples.

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QCX/AutoSampling Benefits of QCX/RoboLab QCX/RoboLab solution provides you Benefits of the

The QCX/AutoSampling solution QCX/AutoSampling The market leader of cement plant with practically unmanned sample QCX/RoboLab
provides accurate sampling, including • Correct sampling, including the right automation, the flexible QCX/RoboLab preparation and contains all the relevant • Minimal cross-sample contamination
fast, automated sample transport to the location and timestamp solution includes a comprehensive equipment drivers, diagnostics tools and through integrated cleaning
laboratory and documentation of software package for automatic sample informative uniform equipment
• Consistent sampling quality, eliminat- • Dedicated preparation equipment for
sample origin and timestamp. The way preparation, sample analysis, and faceplates.
ing sampling bias special samples
samples are taken and the sampling automated QA and QC procedures.
• Fast turnaround time – the sample
frequency, eliminate sampling bias when The software ensures documented QA QCX/RoboLab automated • Automated QA/QC procedures
reaches the laboratory within minutes
calculating plant quality. by, for example, enabling duplicate or tasks include:
• User-friendly system information • Simple and easy-to-use UI
triplicate sample preparation and • Sample coordination and reception
available in the laboratory analysis, or introducing blank samples at from the QCX/AutoSampling system • Intuitive faceplates
• Improved maintenance data reduces predefined times. • Sample dosing into sub-samples • Uniform equipment KPIs, resulting in
the number of potential equipment
• Particle characterisation efficient preventive maintenance
stops and maintenance Managing the route that your samples
• Sample preparation – pressed pellets • Seamless integration to the
• Seamless integration to other QCX take through dedicated sample
or fused beads QCX/AutoSampling system and the
products. preparation equipment and controlling
analysers in the automated system, the • Combustion analysis FLSmidth plant control system.
• XRF and XRD analysis

“With the QCX/AutoSampling

solution, you can avoid
incorrect sampling, which is
responsible for up to 85% of all
analysis errors”
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QCX equipment
Sample preparation

Next generation X-ray Automatic powder sample preparation Fused bead sample Benefits of DCF units The DCF820 machine has 3 functionally
sample preparation for X-ray analysis has been undertaken preparation • Cost-effective automated preparation separated sections:
With a range of unique features, by QCX systems since 1978. Since then, Since 1989, FLSmidth has supplied of fused beads • Top section – integrated muffle
FLSmidth has taken X-ray sample FLSmidth has delivered close to 200 reliable, fully automated solutions furnace
• Accurate XRF analysis
preparation technology one step further automation projects with automated providing fused beads for X-ray analysis
• Optimal reproducibility • Middle section – a high-precision
with the Centaurus sample preparation powder preparation. with precisely weighed sample and flux and sample dosing, weighing
machine. fluxes. X-ray analysis plays an important • Increased laboratory capacity
station operating at 0.0001 g
The Centaurus gives on quality, capacity, role in the quality and process control of • Faster access to data
precision levels
Automated powder sample ease of use and reliability in sample cement production. The analysis rapidly • Reduction of manual tasks
• Lower section – a cleaning section
preparation preparation. and accurately measures the chemical
• Easy maintenance of all sections of for ‘dirty’ crucibles returned from the
FLSmidth’s award-winning Centaurus composition of raw materials and ores.
the equipment. fusion section.
sample preparation machine consists of Features include: But your analysis is only going to be as
a fine grinding mill and a pelletizing • Very low sample to sample good as your sample preparation, which
press, integrated with dosing and contamination is crucial. Truly accurate analysis relies
cleaning components in a space-saving • Pressing only function on good sample preparation.
and ergonomically designed housing.
• Grinding/pressing only function
The total footprint is only 1m2. The FLSmidth DCF8X0 units automati-
• Air cooled mill cally prepare fused beads for analysis,
The fully automatic Centaurus produces • Pressed pellet consistency check including the dosing, weighing, and
pressed powder test tablets from • Input sample magazine. mixing of flux and sample, cleaning of
granular materials, such as raw meal, the crucibles as well as fusion.
clinker, cement, ore, slag and mine
exploration samples for XRF and XRD Developing a robust and reliable fusion
analysis. technology requires ultrafine mechanics
for automatic dosing with 1/10th of a
milligram weighing precision, as well as
handling objects with temperatures
higher than 1000 °C. The fact that, for
more than 15 years, many cement
plants have had automated fusion in a
QCX/RoboLab system as the sole
preparation technique for XRF analysis,
is evidence of the robustness and
reliability of the FLSmidth fusion
technology.

With the DCF820, you can make up to

10 beads per hour, and for increased
capacity, the DCF830, which has four
muffle furnaces, can do double this
amount.
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QCX equipment
Automated blaine, particle sizing and sample magazines

Consistent and fast Features of the AB800 analyser: The AB800 unit performs the following Laser particle sizing
blaine analysis • Can be calibrated for 16 different processes: Laser particle sizing provides detailed
The fully automated AB800 unit materials • Gravimetric dosing information about the entire particle
performs blaine analysis, making specific • Commissioning includes calibration • Weighing size distribution of products sampled
surface measurement, quick and and set up of 5 different materials • Compression of material throughout a cement plant. In
consistent. • Can be equipped with an • Permeability measurement particular, for samples taken in the
exchangeable sample rack, allowing it • Calculation of Blaine values based on cement grinding circuits, the data
The analyser assesses the permeability to process 30 samples per batch. calibration and material type. collected provides important
of the material bed, the porosity of information for optimising grinding
which is defined by the measured mass efficiency, with power consumption
and the known volume. This procedure in focus.
complies with the EN196.6 standard.
Sample magazines
The smart and flexible sample magazine
concept, the Turn Table Rack (TTR),
offers sample input and output and
sample storage in one compact solution,
with a small footprint.

The TTR delivers every type of magazine/

buffering functionality your automated
cement plant laboratory needs. For
example, you can configure it with
storage space for many sample cups or
rings and a few composite containers,
or, alternatively, with a few sample cups
and several composite containers – or
any configuration in between.

The TTR supports:

• Entry of samples to the QCX/RoboLab
system
• Delivery of portions of automatically
sampled material for manual
preparation and analysis tasks outside
the automated system
• Buffering of sample portions in
waiting positions
• Back-up position for high-priority
samples for possible repetition of a
given preparation/analysis task
• Storage of empty sample cups or
steel rings
• Composting samples collected over
a shift.
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On cost, on time, on spec

FLSmidth ensures every aspect of your Expert management Installation is often undertaken by
project stays on track. In a challenging Project management customers themselves, as they have
project, outstanding project execution A dedicated project manager is assigned prior experience dealing with local
capabilities can make all the difference. to coordinate all internal and external contractors. FLSmidth provides detailed
FLSmidth’s comprehensive capabilities activities through the entire lifecycle of pre-installation services to train and
for successful project execution include the project. This person is your main support installation personnel.
having the right people, skills, contact. At an early stage in the project,
experience, processes, technology and the project manager provides a detailed Commissioning and optimisation
support to ensure that projects are project plan, indicating the individual involves on-site services provided by
delivered to consistently high standards. phases and all key deadlines, milestones FLSmidth to bring the delivered
and project meetings. equipment and software into correct
operation. Installation and
Site management commissioning are typically joint
In more complex projects, a site activities, with the aim of achieving a
manager is appointed to assist the smooth and rapid start-up. It is essential
project manager. This role prioritises that dedicated end-user personnel are
daily work to optimise overall progress, appointed to follow these activities as
organises on-site tasks and holds project they will support the system in the
meetings to coordinate joint activities. future. Depending on the magnitude of
the project, commissioning can last a
Week 0 Week 3 Week 8 Week 13 Week 18 Week 23 Week 28 Week 33 Week 38
Highly experienced project execution few days to several months.
teams reduce risk, control scope and
1.1 kick Supply chain management
meet your schedule, budget and project
1.2 Execution work QCX/Manager A team of dedicated logistics
parameters, so you can trust that your
1.3 Execution work QCX/AutoSampling project will be delivered on spec and on coordinators manage all logistics
1.4 Execution work QCX/RoboLab time. The worldwide network of offices processes in the supply chain, once an
1.4.1 Equipment arrangement drawings and layout also ensures local support. order has been placed. These processes
1.4.2 Technical clarifications involve purchasing, expediting, packing/
1.4.3 QCX/Robolab equipment purchase Typically, project execution is warehouse and shipping to our
1.4.4 Electrical and mechanical documentation divided into four phases: customers worldwide.
1.4.5 Project specific PLC programming incl. test • System engineering
1.4.6 QCX server and client installations • Shipment and installation With broad experience in all aspects of
1.4.7 QCX software documentation and system backup • Commissioning and optimisation logistics and supply chain, we ensure
1.4.8 Equipment manufacturing • After-sales service the necessary handling of all order types
1.4.9 Robot assembly and test on complex logistics processes. In close
1.4.10 Final review of documentation and drawings System engineering includes co-operation with Project Management,
1.4.11 Inspection in presence of client or third party developing project-specific drawings we arrange for detailed milestone
1.4.12 Equipment ready for shipment and diagrams, configuring the QCX planning throughout the project,
QCX software, robot and PLC programming, securing that we stay on track and are
1.5.1 Onsite formalities and producing equipment. The focused on timely delivery and customer
engineering is verified by an equipment satisfaction.
1.5.2 Equipment installation supervision
acceptance test.
1.6.1 QCX/Manager
1.6.2 QCX/AutoSampling This phase also includes programming
1.6.3 QCX/RoboLab or configuration to integrate with your
existing system.
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Customer support
and services

FLSmidth offers a wide Lifetime satisfaction PlantLine service Training programmes To secure a professional knowledge
range of services to help New technology allows for many new agreement One of the secrets of the success of transfer throughout the product
you secure your opportunities but it also requires new The PlantLine™ service agreement FLSmidth is the course-development lifecycle, the training objectives are
investment in the QCX skills and support for it to succeed. To consists of modules making it possible process. Best practices are continuously aligned with the European Qualification
system, providing support our customers in achieving the to tailor agreements to meet your reviewed and training focuses on the Framework. Please refer to the FLSmidth
maximum satisfaction and highest return on investment, FLSmidth unique requirements. A service latest knowledge and experience, both Automation Training Catalogue for
product efficiency by has a number of services. Our training agreement is a prudent investment that in a classroom setting and in practical more details.
ensuring performance, programme ensures skills development gives top priority to emergency exercises. The courses are designed with
utilisation and productivity. for your staff and FLSmidth will take assistance. You are supported through proven methods of effective learning in
over if the tasks become too complex. on-site service visits and remotely mind, acknowledging the complexity of
Together with FLSmidth, A service agreement that includes through a hot-line and the Internet. The individuals and different learning styles.
you can define the best regular on-site maintenance and result is reduced system downtime and
possible combination of optimisation is a popular and ideal way optimal plant performance.
training and service to to get a smooth and secure introduction Course Sequence for Laboratory Automation Training (QCX)
fulfil your needs. to new technology. FLSmidth’s remote services give unique
possibilities for services from a distance,
When plant engineers become familiar saving time and the travelling costs of Subjects Production QCX Base Training 1) Equipment & Laboratory Automation Mix Control & Optimization

with the technology, the services will specialist visits. By allowing access to
Level
naturally change. Spare parts, upgrades monitor a software application, it is
and remote support and optimisation possible to evaluate problems remotely
ECS/CemScanner
come into focus. In-depth training and and even make corrections and Intro QCX Introduction
Basic
1 day
Lab Automation Introduction
1 day
Mix Control Introduction
1 day
1 day
training new staff will make sure that optimisations. This is done online while
on-going skills development includes the system engineer or the operator
the newest features and opportunities. follows every step. Sampling &
QCX/Lab
QCX/Auto- QCX/
Online
Laboratory Sampling Robolab
User Equipment
Technology User User
1 day 1 day
2-4 days 2) 1 day 1 day
No high-end technology lives forever. Preventive maintenance visits include User

To optimise the return on assets, maintenance and optimisation of the

FLSmidth retrofits and migrates system, assessment of normal plant
solutions to ensure equipment performs maintenance and recommendations for
QCX
Cement QCX/ QCX/
for as long as possible and an FLSmidth securing high availability and a long Production QCX Software Basic
Equipment QCX/
AutoSampling
QCX/
RoboLab
BlendExpert BlendExpert
Operation &
Chemistry - Mill 6) - Pile 6)
assessment will help you find the best lifetime of the system. 2 days
2 days Maintenance 2 days 2 days
2 days 2 days
1-5 days 3)
possible transition to use new  
innovation.
Specialist
Continue to
Base Training QCX/ QCX/
Sub-supplier
QCX Robot Blend- BlendExpert
QCX/Laboratory Equipment
Programming Designer 6) - AQL
2 days Training 4)
2 days 1 day 1 day

QCXSYS
Continue to other courses PLC QCX/BlendExpert
Expert skipping introduction level Programming Advanced
3 days 2 days

1) Base Training for i.e. new plants or - staff. 3) ½-1 day per relevant piece of equipment. 5) For stand-alone BlendDesigner this day can be hold seperately.
2) Days depend on prep. methods; see course description. 4) See under ”Other Courses”. 6) Or alternatively BlendMaster.

Course sequence for laboratory automation training

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