Control and automation system

The control and automation system that runs your cleanroom while you sleep

ACH Solutions delivers turnkey control and automation system solutions for cleanroom-grade environments across Canada and the United States. From AHU dampers to chilled water valves, our automation strategies coordinate every actuator, every fan, and every parameter — so your environment holds itself, automatically, to ISO 14644, GMP, and CSA standards.

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Control and automation system for cleanroom HVAC delivered by ACH Solutions across North America
The challenge

Without a control and automation system, your cleanroom relies on people to never make a mistake

Indeed, your cleanroom doesn't fail at 9am when everyone is watching. It fails at 3am, when an AHU damper sticks, a chilled water valve drifts, and a humidifier overshoots — all at once. Furthermore, every parameter your process depends on is interconnected. Therefore, when one drifts, the rest cascade out of spec within minutes.

Fortunately, a properly designed control and automation system removes the human element from the moments where humans can't keep up. Specifically, it senses every parameter, makes decisions in milliseconds, and adjusts every actuator in real time — so your environment holds itself, even when the night shift is on a coffee break.

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The central logic

One brain. Every decision. Every second.

Above all, every control and automation system we deliver works the same way: sensors feed real-time data into a central logic engine, the logic decides what needs to change, and actuators across the facility respond instantly. As a result, your cleanroom holds its parameters automatically, around the clock, without manual intervention.

THE CENTRAL LOGIC ONE BRAIN · EVERY DECISION · EVERY SECOND SENSORS IN ACTUATORS OUT CONTROL & AUTOMATION SYSTEM Pressure +15 Pa Temperature 21.4°C Humidity 44.8% RH Particle count 2,140/m³ Air velocity 0.45 m/s AHU damper → Open 12% Chilled water valve → Modulating Humidifier → +2% output Supply fan VFD → 78% speed Pressure relief → Holding LIVE DECISION · 14:23:07 DP drift detected → opening AHU damper 12% → restoring +15 Pa cascade

Importantly, this is what makes a cleanroom self-regulating. Therefore, your team isn't reacting to alarms. Instead, they're reviewing performance reports while the system runs itself.

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What we automate

Every mechanical component your cleanroom depends on

Specifically, our control and automation system solutions automate the equipment that drives your cleanroom's environmental performance. Furthermore, each automation strategy is configured around the specific parameters and tolerances your process requires.

Cleanroom control and automation system with ARGUS automation cabinets and live monitoring display by ACH Engineering
AIR HANDLING
AHU automation
Damper, fan, and coil coordination
COOLING
Chiller controls
Load-based modulation and staging
AIRFLOW
VFD control
Variable speed drives on fans & pumps
PRESSURE
Damper modulation
Cascade pressure regulation
HUMIDITY
Humidifier & dehumidifier
Tight RH control automation
VALVES
Water valve actuation
Chilled and hot water modulation
SAFETY
Interlocks & alarms
Door, airlock, and bypass logic
CUSTOM
Process-specific
Application-driven automation
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Choose your fit

Custom-built or off-the-shelf — your control and automation system, your way

Importantly, every facility is different. Therefore, ACH delivers control and automation system solutions in two formats: custom-built logic for processes with unique requirements, and proven off-the-shelf platforms for standard cleanroom applications. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your process, your budget, and your timeline.

OPTION 01

Custom-built control and automation system

A control logic strategy designed from scratch around your specific process. Ideal when your application demands non-standard tolerances, complex interlocks, or sequence logic that off-the-shelf platforms can't handle.

  • Process-specific logic
  • Custom alarm thresholds
  • Tailored sequence automation
  • Highest flexibility
OPTION 02

Off-the-shelf automation

A proven, pre-engineered automation platform configured for standard cleanroom applications. Use this for faster deployment, lower implementation cost, and predictable performance for typical pharmaceutical and life sciences environments.

  • Faster deployment timeline
  • Lower implementation cost
  • Proven reliability
  • Standard support packages
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Industries served

Built for environments that can't tolerate manual error

Indeed, in some industries, an automation failure means a failed batch. Meanwhile, in others, it means a regulatory deviation that takes months to clear. Therefore, our control and automation system solutions span the sectors where consistency isn't a goal — it's a requirement.

Pharmaceutical GMP-aligned controls Sterile manufacturing EV battery Ultra-low humidity Auto modulation Life sciences Stability chambers Process consistency Healthcare OR & isolation rooms Pressure interlocks Food & beverage Hygienic zones Cold storage logic
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Why ACH

One coordinator for HVAC, monitoring, and your control and automation system

Above all, automation isn't a standalone discipline. Instead, it lives at the intersection of HVAC, environmental monitoring, and the cleanroom architecture itself. Therefore, when one team coordinates all three, the result is dramatically different from what you get when each is handled by a separate vendor with separate priorities.

As a result, ACH Engineering delivers control and automation system solutions as part of an integrated cleanroom-grade environment. Specifically, we design the strategy, specify the components, coordinate execution with our trusted automation partners, and validate that everything works together as designed.

How we deliver automation

Importantly, ACH does not write PLC code in-house. Instead, we coordinate execution with established automation partners who specialize in the brands and platforms your application requires. Furthermore, this means you get the benefit of our cleanroom integration expertise alongside the deep technical execution of dedicated automation specialists — without the friction of managing two separate contracts.

Built for integrated performance

Ultimately, three things define the control and automation system solutions we deliver. First, every strategy is designed alongside the HVAC and monitoring layers it has to coordinate with. Second, every project is integrated and validated by ACH end-to-end. Finally, every solution is built to perform from day one — not after months of post-handover troubleshooting.

3-in-1
INTEGRATED
HVAC + Monitoring + Automation
100%
COORDINATED
One accountable partner
2
COUNTRIES
Canada & United States
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about cleanroom control and automation

What is a control and automation system in a cleanroom?
Essentially, a control and automation system is the logic layer that coordinates every mechanical component in your cleanroom — AHUs, chillers, dampers, fans, valves, and humidifiers. Furthermore, it senses conditions in real time, makes decisions automatically, and adjusts equipment to keep every parameter within tolerance, around the clock.
What equipment do you typically automate?
Generally, our automation strategies cover Air Handling Units (AHUs), chiller systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), dampers, water valves, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, fans, and process-specific equipment. Specifically, every automation scope is tailored to the parameters your cleanroom needs to hold.
Custom-built or off-the-shelf — which is right for me?
It depends on your application. Specifically, custom-built logic is the right choice when your process has non-standard tolerances or unique sequence requirements. Meanwhile, off-the-shelf platforms work well for standard cleanroom applications where speed of deployment and lower cost matter more than deep customization.
Does ACH program the PLC code in-house?
Honestly, no. ACH does not write PLC or SCADA code in-house. Instead, we coordinate execution with trusted automation partners who specialize in the brands and platforms your project requires. Therefore, you get our cleanroom integration expertise alongside specialist-level execution — without the headache of managing two separate vendors.
Can your automation integrate with our existing systems?
Yes. Furthermore, our control and automation system solutions are designed to integrate with existing BMS, SCADA, ERP, and quality management systems. Therefore, you don't have to replace what already works — we extend it to coordinate the new equipment we deliver.
How does this differ from a Building Management System (BMS)?
A BMS supervises and optimizes building-wide operations. In contrast, control and automation focuses on directly controlling specific mechanical equipment using process-driven logic. Importantly, the two often work together — but they serve different purposes. Specifically, ACH delivers the control and automation layer for cleanroom-grade environments.
Where does ACH operate?
Currently, ACH delivers control and automation system solutions across Canada and the United States. Moreover, our completed and ongoing projects span throughout North America.

Let's design the automation that runs your cleanroom for you

Whether you're scoping a new facility, retrofitting an aging system, or finally upgrading from manual operation — our team is ready to design the right control and automation system for your process, your timeline, and your budget.