Plan thework.
A starting rate for the intervention, and a scope shaped around the machine. Compare the ways we can support a fault, a maintenance visit or a controls project.
One control change can affect an entire line. We price the work against what needs investigating, changing and testing.
PLC ✳ Drives ✳ Maintenance
The rates
Three starting points, depending on whether the line needs a diagnosis, planned attention or a defined automation project.
Fault diagnosis
On-site investigation of a stopped or inconsistent system. We trace the symptoms through controls, signals and machine behaviour, then set out findings and next steps.
Planned maintenance
Preventive checks and targeted electrical, mechanical or instrumentation work. The visit is planned around the equipment, access and the work needed to reduce repeat faults.
Automation project
PLC development, variable speed drive integration, commissioning or coordinated project delivery. We define the sequence, interfaces and testing before proposing the work.
Hourly rates are starting points for planning; travel, parts, access conditions and project scope are assessed with each enquiry.
Tell us what the machine is doing, which control platform it uses and what changed before the fault appeared. For planned work, share the available drawings and the operating conditions. That gives us a useful place to begin—not a guess at the cabinet door.
Scope questions
A few practical details help us choose the right kind of intervention.
What should I have ready for a fault diagnosis?
The machine name, symptoms, control platform and any recent changes are a good start. Existing electrical drawings, PLC files and a person familiar with the normal sequence can help us trace the fault more efficiently.
Can a maintenance visit include both electrical and mechanical work?
Yes. EM CONSULTING works across electrical and mechanical repairs, automation and instrumentation. We look at how those parts behave together and establish the work required at the machine.
Which automation platforms can you work with?
Our work includes Siemens TIA Portal and Sinamics, Allen-Bradley and Delta systems, alongside variable speed drives and industrial instrumentation. Include the equipment model when you describe the job.
How is an automation project priced?
We start with the process requirement, existing equipment, interfaces and commissioning needs. Once the scope is clear, we prepare a proposal for the development, integration, testing and handover involved.
Put the system in the picture
From a recurring line fault to a new control sequence, a scope discussion is where we establish what needs attention and how to approach it.