Diversity – A natural advantage also

in process control engineering.

GEA Process Automation Solutions:

engineering for a better world GEA Process Engineering

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GEA Brewery Systems is a system integrator with

extensive process technology expertise. We deliver fully

automatic solutions for the entire range of automation and

information technology in addition to turnkey solutions.

We offer proven field-tested solutions that are individually

tailored to your processes. Our process control experts

select the right tools from the software available on the

market and adapt them to your needs. The combination

of our experience in process engineering and brewing

technology, and our extensive knowledge of the industry-

specific requirements is the key to making the right

decisions.

Diversity – a natural advantage also in process

control engineering

With our focus on system integration, we combine our

knowledge of process and plant engineering with software

products from the market leaders (e. g. Siemens WinCC &

BRAUMAT, Wonderware InTouch, GE Intelligent Platforms

iFIX, ProLeiT brewmaxx).

If necessary, by making appropriate adjustments, we are

flexible enough to be able to implement other solutions

perfectly adapted to local conditions.

Process control technology from the process

engineering specialists

More than 500 automation specialists are working in the

GEA Process Engineering segment. This network of experts

ensures that we provide the market with proven and sound

automation solutions.

The cutting-edge control tools we have developed

demonstrate our detailed process knowledge and enable

us to guarantee stable process conditions with maximum

efficiency and minimum energy consumption.

Automation and process control systems for breweries.

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GEARBOXX™

The GEARBOXX™ automation system is our solution

for the automation of our CRAFT-STAR™ and

COMPACT-STAR™ product range as well as our process

and utility units.

Depending on the HMI/SCADA system used, touch panel

or single-user systems as well as redundant multi-user

systems can be supplied. The streamlined and powerful

software based on SIMATIC S7 is the result of many years'

experience and consistent development.

Features: J Program structure according to S88 J Control of continuous and batch processes J Short cycle times thanks to the "time-slice" technique J Simulation of all peripheral modules J GEA equipment modules (MLM, IWM, etc.) J Innovative object classes (addressless programming) J Instance concept (freely selectable and changeable

peripheral addresses) J Optimized PID control algorithm J Support of PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA and ASi

Based on the parameter settings, the optional Excel-

Engineering-Tool automatically generates the necessary

function and data blocks, ensures the consistent use of

symbols and comments, enables the upload of parameters

to the Exceltool and automatically creates the "as-built"

documentation.

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GEARBOXX™

GEARBOXX™Process control system

GEARBOXX™ MLM

GEARBOXX™ IWM

GEARBOXX™ Reporting (web-based) GEARBOXX™ Trending

based on SQL data baseMES functions

based on PC platform with Iltis or Panel IPC

GEARBOXX™ DialogGEARBOXX™ SequenceGEARBOXX™ Recipe ManagerGEARBOXX™ EventGEARBOXX™ Language

GEARBOXX™ XLSGEARBOXX™ S7

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OTAS™ –

comprehensive know-how

Since 1987, OTAS™ (Open Technology Automation

Solution) has been a constant in the computer-based

automation of breweries. Almost 30 years of experience

not only characterise OTAS™ but of course the detailed

know-how of our engineers. Today, plants with OTAS™

can be easily automated using either the unit-based S88

standard or the traditional process-oriented model.

Regardless of the SCADA platform used, OTAS™ provides

perfect control of brewery plants and processes. We offer

automation solutions that are tailored to your processes and

systems. Experience in automation technology and process

engineering as well as detailed knowledge of the brewing

industry are prerequisites for ultimately making the right

decision.

Our automation specialists select the right modules and

tools from the available standard hardware components

and software platforms, and adapt them to exactly suit your

needs.

In addition to the standard plant control and data

acquisition features, the range of functions also includes

production reports and recipes, batch tracking, support for

preventive maintenance, energy management and fault

analysis.

Based on PLCs and visualization software from renowned

manufacturers (Siemens, Rockwell, General Electric,

Invensys), OTAS™ consists of several modules that

have been developed in accordance with the specific

requirements of brewery automation and optimized

together with our customers.

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OTAS™ S7

OTAS™Interface manager (ERP/LIMS)

OTAS™ ServiceAdd-on

OTAS™ EnergyAdd-on

OTAS™ MLMAdd-on

OTAS™ IWMAdd-on

OTAS™ FermosAdd-on

OTAS™ DFMAdd-on

OTAS™ BrandAdd-on

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OTAS™ includes: J OTAS™ Dialog – consistent, clear and reliable plant

operation and visualization. J OTAS™ Sequence & Combine – recipe-based sequence

control including operator dialogs for manual

intervention. J OTAS™ Event – log of all automatic activities and

manual interventions. J OTAS™ Language – online language switching. Thanks

to Unicode, Cyrillic or Asian characters are not a

problem.

J OTAS™ Report – sequence and tank protocols presented

in Excel provide transparency from raw material intake

to packaging. The brew report contains all information

on each brew, including manually entered values and

texts. Even long-term analyses are possible based on the

brew journal and regular summary reports. J OTAS™ Monitor – current curves, reference curves and

individually configurable views enable an evaluation of

the process.

Optional modules: J OTAS™ Service – preventive maintenance, maintenance

logs and spare part ordering. J OTAS™ Energy – acquisition, processing and presentation

of process energy data, such as electric current and power,

steam and water volumes, etc. Based on these data, a

higher-level management system can increase efficiency. In

combination with OTAS™ Fermos, the peak refrigeration

demand can be effectively limited. J OTAS™ Remote – secure encrypted connection to our

service team at any time via the internet.

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Other modules in brief:

MLM – IWM – Fermos – DFM – Brand

Advanced modules for high quality standards

GEA Brewery Systems strives to meet the customer's

requirements. Reliability, efficiency, effectiveness and

always being one step ahead – these are our guiding

principles. Among other things, the modules MLM, IWM,

Fermos, DFM and Brand were developed to meet these

requirements.

Process values are continuously measured and

mathematically processed to enable a proactive automatic

response. Thus, a consistent high product quality is

guaranteed. These modules can be integrated in a variety

of system platforms. The operator is provided with a clear

user interface for operation and monitoring purposes. Ease

of use is one of our primary focuses.

The MLM (Multifunctional Lautering Management)

ensures high wort quality at constant lautering times and

high yields. Variations in the raw material quality are

automatically detected and compensated without manual

intervention. New products can be easily adjusted with a

few parameters.

Monitored brewing through automation.

The IWM (Intelligent Wort Management) ensures

constant evaporation rates through controlled energy

input. Differences in the wort volume, fluctuating vapour

pressures and boiler fouling are compensated by the IWM.

Fermos records the fermentation process and determines

the tank behavior over several batches. Based on the

resulting tank profile, Fermos takes over control and

improves the fermentation process. Complex laboratory

testing can thereby be reduced.

The DFM (Dynamic Filtration Management) is a process

control tool developed to optimize filtration run-time by

adjusting kieselguhr dosing rates. The aim is to obtain the

maximum filtration pressure at the end of the filter cycle

with the kieselguhr volume being utilized to the fullest

possible extent. At the same time, the type of kieselguhr

to be used is determined based on the turbidity values.

During filtration, the expected batch size is continuously

calculated to ensure the dosing vessels are empty at the end

of the filtration process. All values measured and calculated

during the ongoing filtration process are used for process

control.

Brand is an online monitoring tool comparing the so-called

"footprint" of different products against stored product

profiles. It automatically detects and reacts to deviations

thereby reducing losses.

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brewmaxx Visu-RecorderAdd-on

BRAUMAT

BRAUMAT Reporting with MS SQL Reportwriter

based on MS SQL data baseMES functions

BRAUMATProcess control system

BRAUMAT Logging and archivingBRAUMAT Trending

BRAUMAT Graphical recipe systemBRAUMAT Maintenance functionsBRAUMAT Diagnostics functionsBRAUMAT Language

BRAUMATInterface to SIMATIC IT

BRAUMAT Order systemAdd-on

BRAUMAT Route ControlAdd-on

FACTS & FIGURES:

J Many years of experience in the brewing industry characterize our automation solutions and the know-how of our engineers

J As integration specialists, we combine our knowledge of process and plant engineering with the hardware and software products of the market leaders

J We offer software modules that have been developed in accordance with the specific requirements of brewery automation and optimized together with our customers

J More than 500 automation specialists are working in the GEA Process Engineering segment.

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BRAUMAT –

the process control system for the entire beverage

production process

Flexible job and batch planning forms the basis for the

optimization of production processes. To achieve this goal,

effective monitoring, regulation and control are of utmost

importance. With BRAUMAT, the process control system

for the beverage industry, companies, plant managers and

operators can quickly and efficiently adjust production to

meet changing requirements at any time.

With a graphic recipe system, technologists can easily create

new recipes and adjust the production process as well as all

relevant parameters, such as quantities, temperatures and

occupation times, with just a few mouse clicks. Expertise

makes the difference!

Full transparency and an overview of all process data – in real

time and across the plant – can be obtained by connecting

BRAUMAT to SIMATIC IT, the Siemens MES system. In

this way, product quality and production efficiency can be

improved and energy consumption reduced.

brewmaxx™ –

the industry solution for breweries

The ProLeiT process control system brewmaxx™ has been

developed specifically for the requirements of breweries,

thus controlling, monitoring and optimizing the entire

process chain − from raw material intake to end product

filling, from production to enterprise system access.

Process-oriented materials management with batch

tracking and order-based route control, as well as

integrated MES functionality (brew reports, loss analysis,

workflow management, KPIs, OEE, energy data, etc.) with

standardized interfaces to ERP, LIMS and maintenance

systems, enables the analysis of all product relevant data in

real time. Furthermore, brewery-specific functions, such as

the equipment modules developed in close cooperation with

GEA Brewery Systems or the brewmaxx™ Visu-Recorder,

ensure the most efficient management of processes.

Besides controlling almost a fifth of the world’s overall beer

production, brewmaxx™ is available in seven language

versions and ideal for PLCs from Siemens and Rockwell

Automation.

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brewmaxx™ connectInterface manager

brewmaxx™ IntegrateMES functions

brewmaxx™ materialProcess-oriented materials management

brewmaxx™Process control system with recipe management

brewmaxx™ MessengerAdd-on

brewmaxx™ Equipment ModulesAdd-on

brewmaxx™ Routing ManagementAdd-on

brewmaxx™ Visu-RecorderAdd-on

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BRAUMAT Reporting with MS SQL Reportwriter

based on MS SQL data baseMES functions

BRAUMATProcess control system

BRAUMAT Logging and archivingBRAUMAT Trending

BRAUMAT Graphical recipe systemBRAUMAT Maintenance functionsBRAUMAT Diagnostics functionsBRAUMAT Language

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GEA Brewery Systems GmbHHuppmann Tuchenhagen

Locations:

Heinrich-Huppmann-Str. 1, 97318 Kitzingen, GermanyPhone +49 9321 303-0, Fax +49 9321 303-603

Am Industriepark 2–10, 21514 Büchen, GermanyPhone +49 4155 49-0, Fax +49 4155 49-2770

gea-brewerysystems @ gea.com, www.gea.com

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GEA Group is a global engineering company with multi-billion euro sales and operations in more than 50 countries. Founded in 1881, the company is one of the largest providers of innovative equipment and process technology. GEA Group is listed in the STOXX® Europe 600 index.