Bluebird Mine - Ignition SCADA Modernisation

Challenge / Problem: The client had an outdated legacy SCADA system that was constrained by licensing model (5,000 tag licence) with an outdated interface. The system was out of Support with the vendor and getting back into support contract (to upgrade to the latest software version) resulted in a large "reactivation fee". The Client wanted to improve safety & efficiency at their site by increasing situational awareness for their Operators as well as solve the current issues with the existing system.

Solution: The Pivotal team replaced an outdated Citect SCADA system with a modern, Ignition-based platform built to Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) guidelines. The new system supports unlimited users and tags, real-time alarm aggregation, audit logging, custom trending, and full scalability for future site expansion.

Where the previous system crashed regularly and limited access to just two users, the new environment demonstrated immediate improvements in reliability and usability — and unlocked the ability to scale to additional Westgold sites without re-engineering.

Outcome / Results: The success at Bluebird has set the tone for what's next: Ignition rollouts are planned for Westgold's Tuckabianna and Fortnum sites in the coming financial year. This reflects not only Westgold's confidence in the platform, but also in the capability and consistency of the Pivotal team.

Platforms Used: Ignition 8.1, Allen-Bradley Logix Controllers

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