DSL Systems Ltd.
DSL Systems has been installing control and automation systems for feed and grain plants since 1979. We have a growing reputation for providing easy to use, flexible and innovative control systems, backed up by our excellent support service and expertise in the feed and grain sector. DSL’s AutoPilot4Feed control system is the market leader and has been installed in hundreds of feed and grain plants all over the world. It has a modern architecture based on Microsoft Windows which allows it to be scaled from small on-farm mills to larger multiple line compound feed mills.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Software vendor
- Industry Type:
- Agriculture
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1979
This company also provides solutions for other industrial applications.
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About Us
Advanced Control, Planning (MES) and Information Software for Feed and Grain Mills
DSL Systems are part of the Valstone Process Automation division and has been installing control and automation systems for feed and grain plants since 1979. We have a growing reputation for providing easy to use, flexible and innovative control systems, backed up by our excellent support service and expertise in the feed and grain sector. DSL’s latest generation of feed and grain control software is Imperium4Feed which replaces it’s successful predecessor AutoPilot4Feed. Imperium4Feed is simple and intuitive to operate yet provides highly sophisticated techniques to optimise production and to allow unmanned operation where possible. It utilises the very latest software technologies to provide a browser based user interface which is easily deployable and continually updated with new features.
- Reliable systems with built-in redundancy
- Optimise production and increase throughput
- Responsive 24 hours, seven days support
- Simple and intuitive operation
- Fully configurable, flexible and modern systems
- Reduces energy consumption
- Low maintenance
- Comprehensive long-term recording
- Improve regulatory compliance
- Reduces operator workload/man-less operation
- Provides cost-effective upgrades from competitor or legacy systems
- Offers seamless integration with commercial systems
- Available in multiple languages
How We Work
DSL’s products have been developed over many years’ implementing control systems for the feed and grain sector. Our engineers are highly experienced in feed and grain control installations and this is vital to ensure a successful project.
Product development has a continuous improvement plan with new features being added through our experience in different plants and customer requirements. New innovative features are designed with flexibility to meet most mill’s needs. This philosophy creates a solution that brings together the best in practice from a wide spectrum of the feed and grain industry.
Project implementation is performed in line with our ISO 9001 quality system. Generally this is in the following stages:-
Quotation and overall design
DSL’s engineers will study and discuss the customer requirements to suggest how these can be best achieved. For upgrades to existing plants a site visit will provide an understanding of the plant and enable us to advise where the current system can be improved. We will provide you with an overall design with a fixed price.
Detailed design and colour graphics
DSL’s engineers will design the colour graphics layouts and submit these for customer comment and final approval.
A hardware layout and input / output list would be produced, detailing all electrical connections.
Hardware procurement
All hardware is standard off the shelf equipment available worldwide. Purchasing is monitored in line with our ISO 9001 quality system.
Configuration
DSL’s engineers will configure the control system in accordance to the requirements using their extensive experience.
Office testing
All of our systems have built-in simulation to make testing thorough and highlighting any problems before installation. Our ISO 9001 quality system provides check lists to ensure a comprehensive test.
Customer acceptance test
The customer will be shown the system running in full simulation. Any issues can be discussed and resolved prior to installation.
Operator Training
The built-in simulation means that operators can be trained hands-on with realistic operation either in our offices or on site.
Site installation and commissioning
For a refit / upgrade we normally have one or more checking weekends prior to the main changeover weekend. This then gives you confidence for a short successful installation, minimising downtime.
Support
DSL provides free 24 hour / 7 day support for the first year after installation and thereafter via a support contract. DSL’s design means that there is always built-in redundancy and ‘instant’ remote access in case of problems.
If you are thinking of a new installation or an upgrade to your existing plant, contact DSL Systems today for a no obligation proposal and quotation highlighting all the advantages of a DSL System.
Quality Policy Statement
DSL Systems’ goal is to provide our customers with reliable mill and grain control systems that enable efficiencies and achieve optimum quality. The company’s Quality Objectives are set through ongoing reviews of our procedures, the ISO9001:2008 standard and customer requirements. Our performance in meeting those requirements is assessed during Management Review Meetings with results reviewed regularly through subsequent meetings and audits.
Our employees are committed to the maintenance and continuous improvement of our systems and procedures as required by the ISO 9001:2008 standard.
The Quality Policy is reviewed at least once per calendar year to determine its continued suitability.