Design of an automation system for central pump stations in underground collieries

In order to improve the automation level in collieries as well as realize real-time monitor and control of the operation states of equipments in central pump station,an automation drainage system used in collieries was designed.The system adopted SIEMENS PLC as controller,and collected field parameter data with various sensors.WinCC configuration was applied to host computer to realize the parameters modification and display,and industrial camera was applied to the monitor of underground colliery.The practices showed that the system operated stably and had friendly interface,as well as be helpful for productivity increase of collieries.