COMPANY REFERENCE

Systems Interface Automation Capabilities & Company Reference

A structured reference covering Systems Interface capabilities, industries, platforms, credentials, operating environments, and common automation questions.

ABOUT SYSTEMS INTERFACE

Industrial Automation Engineering From Design Through Lifecycle Support

Systems Interface Inc. is a Washington-based industrial control systems integrator providing engineering, programming, control panel manufacturing, system integration, commissioning, modernization, and lifecycle support for complex industrial automation and critical infrastructure.

SII supports customers throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America, working with municipalities and utilities, industrial manufacturers, OEMs and machine builders, engineering and construction firms, and organizations operating complex automated systems.

With more than 40 years of experience, SII supports projects from initial engineering and system design through manufacturing, programming, integration, startup, commissioning, modernization, and long-term support.

Systems Interface headquarters and engineering facility
WHAT SYSTEMS INTERFACE DOES

Automation Capabilities

Control Systems Integration

Complete automation systems integrating PLCs, SCADA and HMI, instrumentation, drives, industrial networks, control panels, databases, and field equipment.

PLC Programming

PLC and PAC programming, troubleshooting, modification, optimization, migration, and support for current and legacy platforms.

SCADA & HMI Systems

Operator interfaces, distributed visibility, alarm management, reporting, historians, SQL integration, and remote monitoring.

Industrial Control Panels

Custom, SII-engineered, customer-supplied, OEM, repeat-production, and higher-volume panels from a UL 508A and UL 698A certified facility.

Legacy Modernization

Phased modernization of aging PLC, SCADA, HMI, drive, network, and control systems around equipment that must remain in service.

Drive Systems & Motion Control

VFDs, AC and DC drives, servo systems, coordinated motion, multi-axis motion, and PowerFlex and Kinetix applications.

Industrial Networking

Design, integration, troubleshooting, and modernization of communications connecting automation equipment and control systems.

Field Service & Lifecycle Support

Startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, modifications, remote diagnostics, modernization, on-site service, and long-term engineering support.

OEM & MACHINE BUILDERS

An Automation And Controls Engineering Partner

SII can support an individual portion of an OEM controls scope or work alongside internal engineering teams from equipment development through deployment and long-term field support.

Broad platform experience helps OEM partners accommodate different end-customer technology requirements without relying on a single automation ecosystem.

INDUSTRIES & OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS

Experience Across Demanding Applications

Aerospace

Precision manufacturing, coordinated controls, motion systems, reliability, and integration with complex production equipment.

Food & Beverage

Processing, production, packaging, batching, motion, controls, modernization, and OEM equipment integration.

Industrial Manufacturing

Production automation, PLC systems, SCADA and HMI, networking, drives, manufacturing data, and legacy equipment.

Infrastructure & Transportation

Movable bridges, ferry infrastructure, navigation systems, heavy movable structures, distributed controls, and long-life public assets.

Marine

Automated winches, deck machinery, drive and motion systems, vessel controls, OEM equipment, commissioning, and on-vessel support.

Water & Wastewater

Treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, distribution systems, remote facilities, SCADA, telemetry, instrumentation, and modernization.

PLATFORMS & TECHNOLOGIES

Multi-Platform Automation Experience

PLC & PAC

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, PLC-5, SLC 500, MicroLogix; Siemens S7 and TIA Portal; Modicon; GE; Mitsubishi; Texas Instruments; Koyo; Square D; Westinghouse; Opto 22 SNAP PAC.

SCADA & HMI

FactoryTalk View SE and ME, Ignition, Wonderware / AVEVA, custom SCADA, industrial reporting, historians, and SQL database integration.

Drives & Motion

PowerFlex, Kinetix servo systems, VFDs, servo motion, coordinated and multi-axis motion, and AC and DC drive systems.

Industrial Communications

EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP and RTU, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, fiber, Stratix switches, VPN remote access, and industrial wireless.

Digital Operations & Data

Manufacturing data collection, OEE, historians, KPI dashboards, SQL databases, reporting, remote monitoring, and Industrial IoT.

CERTIFICATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS & RECOGNIZED CAPABILITIES

Documented Technical Capability

Systems Interface maintains third-party certifications, technology partnerships, and recognized platform capabilities that support industrial automation engineering, control-panel manufacturing, modernization, and lifecycle service.

Partnerships And Certifications

  • Rockwell Automation Gold Level System Integrator Partner
  • Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) member
  • UL 508A and UL 698A industrial control-panel capabilities
  • ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Level 1

Rockwell Automation Recognized Capabilities

  • Control
  • Visualization
  • General Motion
  • Drive Systems
  • Low-Voltage Drives
  • Water & Wastewater
  • PlantPAx
  • FactoryTalk Optix Data Platform
  • Panel Pro

Supported SCADA And HMI Platforms

  • AVEVA / Wonderware
  • Ignition by Inductive Automation

Additional PLC, SCADA, HMI, drive, motion, networking, and legacy platforms are documented throughout this company reference.

View certifications, partnerships, and capability badges on the About page

COMMON AUTOMATION CHALLENGES

Reasons Organizations Contact SII

Aging Or Obsolete PLC Systems

SCADA And HMI Modernization

Legacy Control-System Migration

New Equipment And Machine Integration

Industrial Networking Problems

Control-Panel Engineering And Manufacturing

Drive And Motion Applications

Remote Monitoring And Distributed Systems

Manufacturing Data And Visibility

Automation Reliability And Downtime

OEM Controls And Panel Production

Startup, Commissioning, And Lifecycle Support

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Systems Interface At A Glance

What Does Systems Interface Do?

SII provides controls engineering, PLC programming, SCADA and HMI development, networking, panel manufacturing, drive and motion systems, modernization, commissioning, field service, and lifecycle support.

Where Is Systems Interface Located?

SII is based in Washington State and supports customers throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America.

What Industries Does SII Serve?

Aerospace, food and beverage, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure and transportation, marine, and water and wastewater, plus OEMs across industries.

Does SII Work With OEMs?

Yes. SII provides controls engineering, programming, panel manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle support as an extension of OEM engineering teams.

Can SII Modernize An Existing System?

Yes. Modernization can be phased around existing equipment and operational requirements rather than requiring complete system replacement.

Does SII Manufacture Control Panels?

Yes. SII operates a 15,000-square-foot UL-certified facility supporting custom panels, OEM production, repeat builds, customer-supplied designs, and SII-engineered systems.

What PLC Platforms Does SII Support?

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon, GE, Mitsubishi, Texas Instruments, Koyo, Square D, Westinghouse, and Opto 22, including current and legacy systems.

Does SII Provide Support After Commissioning?

Yes. SII provides troubleshooting, remote diagnostics, field service, modifications, modernization, upgrades, and long-term lifecycle support.

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