Maintenance & Support Services

Maintenance & Support Services in industrial automation are essential for ensuring system reliability, uptime, and safety over the long term. These services cover routine inspections, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, and remote support to keep control systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and electrical panels performing optimally.

What Are Maintenance & Support Services?

Maintenance and support services involve proactive and reactive measures to:

  • Prevent unplanned downtime

  • Extend equipment life

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards

  • Optimize performance and reduce long-term costs

Types of Maintenance

1. Preventive Maintenance (PM)

Scheduled inspections and tasks to prevent failure:

  • Tightening terminals, cleaning filters, and checking connections

  • Battery replacement for PLCs and HMIs

  • Calibration of sensors and field devices

  • PLC backup and software version control

2. Corrective Maintenance

Reactive service performed after a failure or fault:

  • Replacing defective components

  • Debugging PLC/HMI programs

  • Repairing damaged wiring or communication issues

3. Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

Using data and analytics to predict failures before they happen:

  • Vibration analysis, thermal imaging

  • Remote monitoring through SCADA/IIoT

  • Alarm and event log analysis

4. Condition-Based Maintenance

Triggered when specific operating thresholds are crossed (e.g., temperature, voltage drops, motor current spikes).

Support Services Offered

ServiceDescription
24/7 Remote SupportTroubleshooting over VPN or remote desktop
On-Site Emergency SupportRapid response to breakdowns
Firmware & Software UpdatesKeeping PLCs, HMIs, SCADA up-to-date
Data Backup & Disaster RecoveryRegular backups of programs and configurations
System Health ChecksAnnual or quarterly inspections and performance reports
Spare Parts ManagementStocking and advising on critical spares
Training & DocumentationFor operators, maintenance staff, and IT teams