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Proconics
Proconics

Cnr Kiewiet Street & PDP Kruger Drive, Secunda

tel:  
+27 17 620 9600
email:  
proposals@proconics.co.za
url:  
www.proconics.co.za

Iso Certification 9001:2015 and 45001:2018

Core business offering: Proconics offers a full range of engineering services encompassing electrical, mechanical and civil engineering, instrumentation and control, and project management and implementation. Proconics is a specialist in professional engineering services, EPC projects, front-end engineering and design, documentation audit, construction management, commissioning support, functional safety (SIL) and hazardous areas.


Beumer, Martinus
General Manager: Durban
martinus.beumer@proconics.co.za
Jones, Melvin
CEO
melvin.jones@proconics.co.za
Koen, Philip
General Manager: Vanderbijlpark Office
phillip.koen@proconics.co.za
Mbatha, Reginald
Managing Director
reginald.mbatha@Proconics.co.za
Nieuwoudt, Gert
Chief Technical Officer
gert.nieuwoudt@proconics.co.za
Nolte, Rhigardt
General Manager: MEIP Western Cape
rhigardt.nolte@proconics.co.za
Olivier, Louis
General Manager: Engineering Contracting
louis.olivier@proconics.co.za
Section - Computers & Software
-Computers
- desktop
- servers
- workstations
-Input devices
- Keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) extenders & switches
- Keyboards
- Mice, trackerballs
-Peripherals
- CRT/LCD terminals
- Printers
-CAD
-Electrical design
-Instrumentation design
-Safety engineering
-Simulation systems
-Communication medium
- Copper
- Optical fibre
-Communication standard
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus
- Other
- RS232/485/422
-Mounting methods
- DIN rail
-Operating features
- Intrinsically safe
-Signal modules
- Analog
- Digital
- Mixed
-Applications
- Alarm management
- Batch production
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Link to Windows databases
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Operator interface
- Programming languages
- System simulation/PID tuning
-Datasharing
- OPC clients
- OPC servers
-Language
- PLC languages
-Network communications
- TCP/IP
-Operating systems
- DOS
- Windows 2000
- Windows 3.1
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
- Windows XP
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Consulting
- Legislative
- Technical
-Maintenance
- Hardware repair
- Maintenance
- Planning
- Predictive maintenance
- Site-embedded maintenance
-Performance monitoring
- Process/production
-Calibration, configuration & adjustment
- Networkable HART device calibration/configuration
- Networkable Profibus device calibration/configuration
- Point-to-point HART device calibration/configuration
- Point-to-point Profibus device calibration/configuration
- Wireless HART device calibration/configuration
- Wireless Profibus device calibration/configuration
-IoT driver & OPC software
-Maintenance
- Planning & scheduling
- Reliability engineering
-Optimisation & efficiency
- Energy optimisation
- Maintenance optimisation
- Process/production modelling
- Simulation for optimisation
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-ControlNet
-DeviceNet
-EIA-485
-Ethernet
-Foundation Fieldbus
-HART
-Modbus
-Profibus
-Profinet
-Proprietary
-Remote I/O
-Wireless (for industrial application only)
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Control valves (applications)
- Cryogenic
-Communications
- Proprietary
- RS422/RS485
-Functionality
- Cascade control
- Logic
- Maths/calculations
- PID/PD
- Ratio control
- Scaling of I/O
-Inputs
- 0/4-20mA
- mV/V
- RTD
- Thermocouple
-Number of loops
- >16
-Outputs
- 0/4-20 mA
- mA/mV
-Visual display
-DCS
-Emergency shut-down systems
-Entry level DCS
-Networked controllers
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-AC control
- Inverters - 1 phase AC
- Inverters - 3 phase AC
- Soft starter
-DC control
- Speed control
-Flowmeters (type)
- Coriolis
- Differential pressure (DP)
- Mass
- Orifice plate, flow nozzle
-Monitors/indicators
-Switches
-Explosion proof
-Intrinsic safety
- Shunt diode safety barriers
- Transmitters - flow
- Transmitters - level
- Transmitters - pressure
- Transmitters - temperature
- Valve positioners
-Capacitive & conductive
-Microwave, guided & radar
-Ultrasonic
-Vibrating fork
-Digital process indicators
-Displays
- LCD, flat-panel
- Programmable message
-Analog I/O
- 1-16
- 17-64
- 65-256
- 257-512
- more than 512
-Digital I/O
- 1-16
- 17-64
- 65-256
- 257-512
- more than 512
-Networking organisation
- Host-to-PLC link
-Networking
- 20 mA loop
- Ethernet
- RS232, RS422, RS485
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-Programming
- Diagnostic software
- Documenting software
- Function block diagram
- High level (C, Basic, etc.)
- Ladder diagram (relay logic)
- Logic diagram
- Sequential function chart
-Scan rate more than 1ms per step
-Differential pressure transducers
-Instrument manifolds
-Pressure switches
-Pressure-electrical transducers
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Thermocouples (Type S, T, etc)
-Counters
- Batch
-Timers
- Digital
-Conductivity
-Differential pressure
-Flow
-Gas
-Humidity
-Level
-pH
-Pressure
-Temperature
Section - Services & Systems
-Consulting engineers
- Gap analysis
- Project management
- Systems specification
-Contractors
- Electrical
- Factory automation
- Industrial lighting
- Process control
-Programmers
- DCS
- MES/CIM
- PLC
- scada
-Project Management
-System integration/consulting
- Electrical
- Factory automation
- Information systems
- Other
- Process control
- Quality control
- Scada/DCS/PLC
-Training (excluding supplier/product specific training)
-Batch production
-Blending
-Boiler/furnace control
-Chemicals
-Environmental control & monitoring
-Furnace control & management
-HVAC control
-Materials handling
-Petrochemical
-Power generation & distribution
-Water & waste water
Section - Test, Measurement & Calibration
-Analysers
- Boiler feed water
- Dissolved oxygen
- Gas
- Gas chromatograph
- Oxygen
- Single element
-Conductivity
-Petroleum testing
-pH
News from Proconics:
Using local talent to execute risk-based gas mapping studies
August 2022, Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring, Editor's Choice, Proconics

This new approach builds on international best practice. Proconics engineers worked in close collaboration with a simulation platform developer to expand and improve upon the capability to solve bespoke problems.

Proconics announces Sasol PEI&T partnership
April 2022, News, Proconics

“Building a decarbonised future for South Africa brings uniquely South African challenges. Rising above them requires a collective spirit, a sense of ubuntu and strong local partnerships.”

Corporate social investment with a long-term difference
January 2021, News, Proconics

Proconics was looking for a CSI programme that addressed societal needs on a scale that would make a meaningful difference and help its employees become part of social change in South Africa.

Proconics backs local engineering talent at Professional Forum
March 2020, News, Proconics

South African engineers are sought after around the world and globally respected for their ‘can do’ attitude. Why then is international assistance on South African projects so frequently sought? This ...

Company profile: Proconics
February 2020, News, Proconics

Proconics came into being in 1995. Through acquisition, organic growth and cutting its teeth on petrochemical giant Sasol, it has developed the capability to execute electrical and instrumentation engineering ...

Industrial cybersecurity risk assessment and management
Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things & Industry 4.0, IT in Manufacturing, Proconics

Since the acceptance of the various IEC62443 modules as national standards: SANS62443-2-1/4, SATS62443-1-1 and SATR62443-3-1, there has been confusion about the requirements, methodologies and implementation. ...

Why separation of control and business networks is critically important
November 2013, IT in Manufacturing, Proconics

Traditionally, control system networks were based on proprietary protocols and infrastructure. While cost and complexity were detrimental factors, the advantage of these systems was an inherent level ...

Topology of a robust sequence
September 2011, IT in Manufacturing, Proconics

Abstract Sequences are ubiquitous pieces of software found throughout a variety of industries and applications. This diversity, however, creates problems for both the user and the developer as it becomes ...

Industry news:
ifm South Africa celebrates new warehouse
February 2024, News, ifm - South Africa

ifm South Africa recently celebrated the launch of its new warehouse.

Optimisation of alkaline electrolysers
February 2024, Flow Measurement & Control, Samson Controls

his application study relates to the use of a smart meter valve in alkaline electrolysers, and is based on proven experience with one of the biggest hydrogen electrolyser producers in the world. The project proves that the smart meter valve’s added functionality creates an ideal setup in alkaline electrolysers for reducing cost and improving functionality and system performance.

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