Developed by CIMA+, TEMPUS is the only tool on the market that allows you to replace aging control systems completely online, with zero interruption to your plant’s production – saving you time and money.
Control system migration at the push of a button
WHAT IS TEMPUS?
TEMPUS is a UL™ certified, temporary hardware installation that facilitates all the wiring from one control system to another, without disrupting the signals. It allows for full online commissioning of the new system while the old control system is still in control. Once the new control system has been fully tested, the control is switched to the new control system at the press of a button. As soon as the cutover is complete, the tool is removed, leaving a new and well-organized control system with no legacy equipment remaining.
Combined with the expertise of the CIMA+ automation engineering team, TEMPUS eliminates shutdowns and simplifies the entire project. The risks and unknown factors surrounding the migration process are significantly reduced. This allows our team to carry out the whole project from concept to completion, including engineering, programming, procurement, construction, migration, and commissioning, without impacting production.
The TEMPUS advantages
- Support for PLC, DCS, SIS, SCADA, REMOTE I/O
- Elimination of plant shutdowns
- Online commissioning and testing
- Elimination of I/O signal disruption
- Fail-safe operation
- Unlimited number of I/O signals
- Significant reduction in project costs
- Added flexibility for designing and commissioning
- Migration from/to any platform -vendor independent
- Uses physical signals rather than protocols or software emulation
- Supports all conventional I/O types
Implementing TEMPUS
Meet David Findlay, the lead behind TEMPUS
David Findlay, P.Tech. (Eng.), is a seasoned Professional Technologist who specializes in electrical engineering and control system design. David’s expertise lies in control system migration, with a particular focus on on-line migration utilizing CIMA+ technologies. He brings extensive experience in PLC, DCS, HMI and robotics programming, along with a strong background in designing integrated circuits for digital, analog and industrial electronics.
His leadership in project management has been demonstrated through the successful execution of complex projects. His advanced certifications, hands-on experience and commitment to education underscore his value as a key figure in the automation and controls industry. As a Partner at CIMA+, David is responsible for the Instrumentation and Controls team in Alberta. He has been involved in the Automation industry for more than 17 years, working on a wide range of projects.
Discover our Tempus projects
Our teams have successfully completed hundreds of large-scale engineering projects.
Trona mine processing of soda ash and sodium bicarbonate
At the Trona mine, an obsolete Measurex and outdated ControlLogix controller were migrated completely online utilizing TEMPUS. These control cabinets had a tangled mix of relays, jumpers, and direct...
RADU Honeywell HPM to DeltaV Migration
The versatility of TEMPUS allowed us to adapt the technology for various environments. TEMPUS is typically used in rack rooms, where the controller and cards are located. However, with...
FRAC Honeywell HPM to DeltaV Migration
Across multiple marshalling cabinets, TEMPUS was used to cutover signals from a Honeywell HPM to DeltaV Charms RIO completely online with no process disruptions.
The congested space required some...
Migration of a pumping station multiple systems
The PLCs at this facility were upgraded from approximately 1980s vintage processors to the present generation Schneider Electric/Modicon controllers. CIMA+’s scope was to apply TEMPUS live cutover technology to...
Hot cutover of a heat exchange process in the oil sands industry using TEMPUS
At this Oil Sands facility, three different control system platforms were migrated to a consolidated DeltaV platform. This particular area of the plant is used for hot water, flushing,...
Hot cutover of an extraction centrifuge in the oil sands industry using TEMPUS
This oil sands processing facility consists of multiple centrifuges in a variety of manufacturers and size. This area of the plant over the past several years has executed migration...
Centrifuge control online migration (Fort McMurray, Alberta)
Complete control system migration using the TEMPUS Online Migration Tool to fully commission the new system online, while the existing control system remained operational, allowing for a seamless switchover...
Online migration of a plant heat exchanger control system (Fort McMurray, Alberta)
Using the CIMA+ TEMPUS Online Migration Tool, the control system swing over from three different systems to one DeltaV system was done online without interrupting the process. The process...
Innovation Awards
TEMPUS has been recognized for its innovation and proven technology, which redefines control system migration.
Suncor extraction plant in Fort McMurray
CIMA+ won a Canadian Consulting Engineering Award in the Natural Resources, Mining, Industry, & Energy category.
Suncor extraction plant in Fort McMurray
CIMA+ won the Grand Prix du génie-conseil in the Industry category for its TEMPUS online migration tool.
Consulting Engineers of Alberta
CIMA+ received an Award of Excellence in the Natural Resources, Mining and Industry category for its unique online migration system, TEMPUS.
TEMPUS documents and publications
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