Opus Integration Provides a Roadmap to Modernization

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, modernization is no longer optional—it’s essential. Aging infrastructure, unsupported legacy equipment, and evolving safety and cybersecurity standards all present challenges to productivity, reliability, and growth. That’s where Opus Integration steps in. By partnering with CED (Consolidated Electrical Distributors), Opus offers a clear, data-driven roadmap to modernization through comprehensive Installed Base Evaluations (IBEs), also known as modernization assessments.

What Is an Installed Base Evaluation?

An Installed Base Evaluation is a detailed audit of your facility’s existing control panel assets. Conducted on-site, the IBE catalogs everything from programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and motor control centers (MCCs) to drives, and more. The goal is to understand what’s currently installed in the control panels, identify obsolete or at-risk components, and highlight potential areas for improvement or standardization.

Through Opus and CED’s collaboration, this data becomes more than just a list—it transforms into a strategic foundation for planning system upgrades, reducing downtime, and managing obsolescence proactively rather than reactively.

Why Modernization Matters

Manufacturers operating with outdated or unsupported automation equipment face growing risks. Unplanned downtime due to component failure can be costly and difficult to recover from—especially when replacement parts are scarce or no longer available. Obsolete systems may also lack the ability to integrate with newer technologies, limiting opportunities for optimization, remote monitoring, and data analytics.

Modernization isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about gaining a competitive edge. Upgrading to newer platforms allows companies to take advantage of advanced features such as predictive maintenance, improved safety systems, and increased visibility into operations.

Opus Integration’s Role in Your Modernization Journey

Opus Integration acts as your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of modernization. Once an IBE is completed, our team of engineers can interpret the data and work directly with your plant personnel to develop a practical, phased modernization roadmap tailored to your budget, timeline, and operational goals.

Rather than recommending a costly rip-and-replace strategy, Opus focuses on incremental, smart upgrades that minimize disruption while maximizing long-term value. This might include converting obsolete PLCs to current Rockwell Automation platforms, upgrading operator interfaces, enhancing safety circuitry, or preparing the network backbone for Industry 4.0 connectivity.

Because we understand the realities of industrial operations, we build modernization plans that account for production schedules, inventory management, and future expansion—ensuring that changes are sustainable and scalable.

The Power of Partnership

By leveraging CED’s resources and Rockwell Automation’s technology leadership, Opus Integration brings unparalleled insight and execution capability to your modernization efforts. Together, we offer not just a snapshot of what’s on your plant floor today, but a comprehensive vision for what it can become tomorrow.

Final Thoughts

Modernization doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Opus Integration guiding the process and CED’s Installed Base Evaluation providing the foundation, manufacturers gain a clear, actionable path forward. From reducing downtime and managing obsolescence to enabling smart manufacturing, we help you turn complexity into clarity—and plans into progress. Let Opus be your partner in building a future-ready facility, one step at a time.