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DirectLogic Automation
57 Marinda Avenue, Clubview East, Centurion
Core business offering: Supplier of a wide range of PLC, HMI and networking solutions, process sensors and field mounted electrical and process control instrumentation throughout Africa and the Emirates.
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Section - Computers & Software
-Computers
- desktop
- servers
- workstations
-Industrial computers
- Board level
- Compact, embeddable (PC/104, PCI, ISA bus) modules
- Explosion protected
- Flat-panel
- Pentium architecture
- PLC plug-in
- Rackmount
- RISC architecture
- Wall mounted, embeddable
- x86
-Input devices
- Keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) extenders & switches
- Keyboards
- Mice, trackerballs
- Network interfaces (see I/O table)
- Touchscreens
-PC function cards, modules
- Graphics accelerator
- IEEE-488 (HPIB)
- Mass storage magnetic
- Memory, solid state disk
-Peripherals
- CRT/LCD terminals
- Monitors/display systems
-Electrical design
-Instrumentation design
-Motion control system design
-Communication medium
- Copper
- Optical fibre
- Radio
-Communication standard
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus
- RS232/485/422
-I/O blocks/modules
-Mounting methods
- DIN rail
- Panel/rack mount modules
- Plug in cards
-Operating features
- Diagnostic capability
- High temperature
- Intrinsically safe
-Signal modules
- Analog
- Digital
- Mixed
-Applications
- Alarm management
- Asset management
- Calibration management
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Direct control
- Drivers
- DSP (digital signal processing) software
- Dynamic link to libraries (DLL)
- Link to Windows databases
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Operator interface
- Programming languages
- Soft PLC
- SPC/SQC
- System simulation/PID tuning
-Datasharing
- DDE
- OLE
- OPC clients
- OPC servers
-Language
- C, Pascal, etc
- MS Visual Basic
- OOP (e.g. Visual C++)
- PLC languages
- Provides OCXs
-Network communications
- IPX/SPX
- TCP/IP
-Operating Systems
- .Net
-Operating systems
- Linux
- Windows 2000
- Windows 95/98
- Windows CE
- Windows NT
- Windows XP
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Barcode systems
- Handheld
-Ethernet-based systems
-Machine health monitoring
-PC based data acquisition
- A-D conversion boards
- automatic data acquisition
- data acquisition cards
- distributed data acquisition
- intranet system
- presentation/analysis software
-Recorders
- events
-Alarms
-Integration into MES and ERP systems
-Number of I/O points
- 0-1024
- 0-32
- 0-512
- 0-64k
- Unlimited
-Number of PLC or I/O drivers
- 0-16
- 16-64
- 64-640
-Operating system
- .Net
- Linux
- Windows 2000
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
-Reports
-Standalone version available
-Cable telemetry
- copper wire
- Ethernet LAN
-Radio telemetry
-Remote sensing & control
- cable link
- cellular
- from rotating shaft
- infrared (IR)
- radio link
Section - Miscellaneous Hardware
-DC-DC converters
-Instrument power supplies
-Mains AC-DC converters
-Mains/power conditioners
-Heavy duty power switching
-Reed relays
- Dry-contact
- Mercury-wetted
-Relays
- DIN-rail mount
- General purpose, control
- Plug-in
- Solid state (photo MOS)
- Solid state (zero-crossing)
- Time delay
-Switches
- Cam-operated
- Foot-operated
- Intrinsically safe
- Key-lock
- Magnetic
- Membrane, custom
- Pushbutton-control
- Rocker
- Rotary selector
-Emergency stop switches
-Fuses
- Fast-acting
- Normal
- Slow-blow
-Optical isolators
-Protection relays
- Over/under voltage
- Over-current
- Phase balance
- Phase sequence
- Pump protection
- Thermal overload, motor protection
-Safety limit switches
-DIN rail-mount
-I/O system
-Patching/cross-connection
-PLC interface
-Pluggable terminal blocks
-Screwed clamp
-Tab connector blocks (panel)
-Thermocouple
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-DCS Data Highway
-DeviceNet
-Ethernet
-Modbus
-Network analysers
- Modbus
- PLC Data Highway
- RS232/422/485
-PLC Data Highway
-Remote I/O
-RS232/422/485
-Universal Serial Bus (USB)
-Wireless (for industrial application only)
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Communications
- Fieldbus
- Proprietary
- RS232
- RS422/RS485
-Functionality
- Adaptive gain
- Auto/self tuning
- Cascade control
- Logic
- Maths/calculations
- Pattern/profile
- PID/PD
- Ratio control
- Scaling of I/O
-Inputs
- 0/4-20mA
- mV/V
- RTD
- Thermocouple
-Number of loops
- >16
- 1-16
-Outputs
- 0/4-20 mA
- 0-5V
- mA/mV
- Pulse
- Relay contact
-Visual display
-AC control
- Inverters - 1 phase AC
- Inverters - 3 phase AC
- Soft starter
-AC motors
- Induction motors - geared motor units
- Induction motors - over 10kW
- Induction motors - up to 10kW
- Synchronous motors - brushless
- Synchronous motors - permanent magnet
-DC control
- 4-quadrant control
- Speed control
-DC motors
- Brushless
- Geared
- Permanent magnet
- Wound field
-Flowmeters (type)
- Differential pressure (DP)
- Magnetic/electromagnetic
-Potable water meters
-Regulators
-Switches
-Totalisers and correlators
-Fire detection & extinguishing equipment
-Gas detection
-Accessories
-Accumulators
-Actuators
-Couplings
-Hoses & fittings
-Motors
-Industrial IT & networking
-Smart sensors
-Capacitive & conductive
-Fibre-optic
-Float-operated
-Pressure/hydrostatic
-Tank gauging
-Thermistor / thermal
-Ultrasonic
-Alarm indicators
-Analog panel meters
-Annunciator panels
-Digital panel meters
-Digital process indicators
-Displays
- Bar graphs
- Characters
- CRT
- Display wall (control room)
- LCD, flat-panel
- Programmable message
- Touchscreens
-HMI
-Keyboards
- Custom
- Desktop
- Flat-panel
- Rackmount
- Sealed
-Keypads
- Harsh-environment
- Key-switch
- Membrane
- Outdoor (weather-proof)
-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
-Display
-Multiprocessor
-Networking organisation
- Host-to-PLC link
- PLC-to-PLC
- Remote I/O
-Networking
- 20 mA loop
- Ethernet
- Fieldbus
- PLC-to-PLC
- Proprietary data bus
- Remote I/O
- RS232, RS422, RS485
-Operator interface panel
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-Programming
- Diagnostic software
- Documenting software
- Function block diagram
- High level (C, Basic, etc.)
- IEC 1131
- Ladder diagram (relay logic)
- Logic diagram
- Sequential function chart
-Scan rate less than 1µs per step
-Scan rate less than 1ms per step
-Scan rate more than 1ms per step
-Actuators
- Linear
- Rotary
-Controllers/logic devices
-Pneumatic conveying systems
-Pressure/vacuum switches
-Tubes & fittings
-Valves
- Check
- Flow
- Gauge
- Isolation
- Manifolds
- Pressure
- Servo
-Computer interfaces
-Control transducers
- Displacement/position transducers
- Synchros & resolvers
- Tacho generators
- Tilt transducers
-Gearboxes
-Impactors - magnetic
-Programmable motion control systems
- Custom system design
- Hydraulic drive systems
- Pneumatic drive systems
- Servo systems
- Stepper systems
-Rotary encoders
-Servo motors
- Brushless DC motors
- Cage rotor induction motors
- DC motors
- Geared motor units
- Linear motors
- Stepper motors
- Synchro motors
-Differential pressure transducers
-Pressure gauges/indicators
-Pressure switches
-Pressure-electrical transducers
-Capacitive
-Inductive
-Infrared
-Limit switch
-Machine guard
-Magnetic
-Photoelectric
-Ultrasonic
-Current
-Displacement
-Fibre-optic
-Flow
-Gas
-Humidity
-Interface in solids/liquids
-Level
-Converters
- A-D
- D-A
- I-P, P-I
- mV/current
- Power (VAR, F, kWh, etc.)
-IR non-contact
-Panel-mount indicators
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Temperature indicating paints/labels
-Temperature switches
-Thermistors (PTC, NTC)
-Thermocouple extension cables
-Thermocouple reference units
-Thermocouples (Type S, T, etc)
-Thermowells
-Timers
- Analog
- Digital
- Panel mount
-Conductivity
-Control signal
-Differential pressure
-Flow
-Level
-Pneumatic
-Pressure
-Temperature
-Universal, programmable
Section - Services & Systems
-Programmers
- PLC
- scada
-System integration/consulting
- Electrical
- Factory automation
- Information systems
- Process control
- Scada/DCS/PLC
- Telemetry
| News from DirectLogic Automation: |
Waste To Energy thermal technologies
June 2025, Electrical Power & Protection, DirectLogic Automation
The vast quantities of waste produced around the world are a large and growing problem. Waste to Energy technology based on pyrolysis is a solution.
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DirectLogic Automation appointed distributor for Automationdirect.com
October 2012, News, DirectLogic Automation
Atlanta-based Automationdirect.com, the current global distributor of the Koyo range of DirectLogic PLCs, has appointed DirectLogic Automation (DLA) as its distributor for Africa and the Middle East. ... |
Do-more H2 series PLC CPUs from DirectLogic Automation
October 2012, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers, DirectLogic Automation
Leverage the DL205 I/O modules and base units to create an incredibly powerful PLC. |
AutomationDirect introduces programmable automation controller
October 2011, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers, DirectLogic Automation
New Productivity 3000 PAC drives efficiency |
DirectLogic awarded new dealership
March 2008, News, DirectLogic Automation
In a bid to supplement its current range of ICT solutions, DirectLogic Automation has secured a distribution agreement with Protech Systems. Established in 1980, Protech Systems specialises in the design ... |
Industry news: |
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Festo’s latest innovations, revealed through the Ramp Up Campaign, offer a blueprint for performance excellence, using the anatomy of a race car as an analogy to simplify and powerfully communicate how their technologies address industry challenges. |
Driving digital transformation in the truck industry
June 2025, IT in Manufacturing, Siemens South Africa
Tatra Trucks, a leading truck manufacturer in Czechia, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software including Teamcenter software for product lifecycle management and the Mendix low code platform to help increase production volume and strengthen its ability to manufacture vehicles that meet specific customer requirements. |
Case History 198: Cascade control overcomes valve problems.
July 2025, Flow Measurement & Control, Editor's Choice
There are many processes where it is undesirable for the load to suddenly change quickly, for example in the paper industry. Examples of level control have involved reasonably fast tuning. An example of a level loop tuned this way and responding to a step change in setpoint is given.
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Advanced telemetry solutions
July 2025, Industrial Wireless, Editor's Choice
Namibia is one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with an average annual rainfall below 250 mm. To address this challenge, the Namibia Water Corporation has employed one of southern Africa’s most powerful and well-proven telemetry solutions, designed and manufactured by SSE/Interlynx-SA. |
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