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QARMET Hot Rolling Mill 1 Modernization. PAGA System

PA/GA (Public Address and General Alarm) and Intercom System. Engineering, Supply and Commissioning

Project Details

Year of Execution: 2024-2027

Facility: JSC “Qarmet”, Steel Division, Karaganda Metallurgical Plant, Hot Rolling Mill No. 1

Location: Temirtau, Kazakhstan

Contract Price Level: $1M+

Key Project Stakeholders:

  • End User: QARMET
  • Customer: Tech****
  • Design Contractor: ARIT
  • TELECOM Integrator: Tech****

Scope of Supply:

  1. Telecom: PA / GA and Intercom Systems
  2. Services: Engineering, Manufacturing, Software Configuration , Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Commissioning, Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

Project Description:

The Hot Rolling Mill No. 1 at the Qarmet steel plant is being modernized to improve productivity, reliability, and safety. As part of the project, several key systems are being replaced and upgraded.

The project also includes upgrading the PAGA system. The existing equipment will be replaced with a new, modern system. The new system will provide more reliable communication, better sound quality, and easier maintenance. It will also support future expansion and meet the plant’s operational needs.

Qarmet selected the Industronic PA/GA solution for the Project.

My Role:

Project Manager responsible for project scope, schedule, and financial performance.

Project Team:

  • 2 Telecom Hardware Design Engineers PAGA and intercom
  • 2 Functional Managers (Procurement & Logistics, and Legal Support)

Technical Description:

Project includes:

Telecom equipment:

  • 8 pcs. Central PAGA cabinets with redundant controllers
  • 157 pcs. Intercom Stations
  • Field Devices (Loudspeakers and Beacons).

PAGA & Intercom Technical Solution / System Architecture

  • Central Equipment: Industronic Intron - X, redundant XCO controllers and NPA IP-Amplifiers 600W
  • Field Devices: GTA Loudspeakers, DA Intercom Stations, DT Desktop Intercom Stations
  • COMMUNICATION: Industrial Ethernet (SIP Interface, SNMP Interface), Digital I/O