Autotronix profile

October 2005 System Integration & Control Systems Design

Autotronix is a leading system integrator in southern Africa, engineering small to multimillion rand projects for diverse industries in the region. Using a multidisciplinary approach and focusing on factory automation, energy management and telemetry/data acquisitions systems, the company has developed both proprietary and open solutions for many industrial applications.

The company has undertaken projects in many fields, including petrochemical, chemical, mining, iron and steel, aluminium, materials handling, electricity generation, electricity distribution, municipalities, food and beverage, water utilities and general manufacturing.

Services undertaken include:

* Electrical energy management - maximum demand and energy management systems.

* Data acquisition - supply and configuration of scada and front end systems.

* Programmable remote terminal units (Conet LAN, dial up modem or radio-based networking systems.)

* Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi and PLC's application and programming.

* Control panels, PLC panels design, assemble and wire.

* Approved system integrators for Adroit, InTouch, and RSView scada software.

* Motion control, machine building and automation of machines.

The company has the management, technical and financial resources to handle multimillion rand projects anywhere in southern Africa. Autotronix has developed a reputation for engineering excellence in PLC projects, most notably using the superior Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley product range. Having held an agency for nearly 15 years, Autotronix is well positioned to engineer any solution, including those that demand advanced mathematical and motion control algorithms.

Further reading:

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Project and industry
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Project and industry
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Turning system integrators into trusted technology partners
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When digital twins move from concept to critical tool
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Best practices for managing the MRO supply chain in Africa
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Containerised Solar Solution Accelerates Delivery of Riverside 3 MW Power Plant
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Modern Energy Metering Solution Enhances Reliability and Reporting for Major Power Utility
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This project involved the implementation of a modern energy metering system for a major power utility operating within the industrial automation and energy management sector. The objective was to improve the reliability, accessibility, and accuracy of energy data while simplifying infrastructure and reducing system complexity.

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PCS Global
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Seamless migration from ET 200M to ET 200SP HA for future-ready automation
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