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Control Software Solutions
Unit 15, Heron Park, 33 Beechgate Crescent, Southgate Business Park, Amanzimtoti
Core business offering: Total engineering solutions focused on electrical, control and automation.
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Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Ethernet-based systems
-Radio frequency tags
-MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems
-MIS - Management Information Systems
-Product data interchange
-Integration into MES and ERP systems
-Number of I/O points
- Unlimited
-Number of PLC or I/O drivers
- 64-640
-Operating system
- .Net
- Windows 2000
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
-Redundancy
-Reports
-Standalone version available
-Cable telemetry
- Ethernet LAN
- fibre-optic
-Radio telemetry
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-ASI
-CANbus
-ControlNet
-DCS Data Highway
-DeviceNet
-EtherCat
-Ethernet
-Interbus-S
-Melsecnet
-Modbus
-Network analysers
- ASI
- CANbus
- ControlNet
- DeviceNet
- Ethernet
- Interbus-S
- Melsecnet
- Modbus
- PLC Data Highway
- Profibus
- RS232/422/485
-PLC Data Highway
-Profibus
-Profinet
-Remote I/O
-RS232/422/485
-Token ring
-Universal Serial Bus (USB)
-Wireless (for industrial application only)
-Antennas
- extension cables
- indoor
- outdoor
-Power supplies
- batteries
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-DCS
-Entry level DCS
-Networked controllers
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-Analytics & reporting
-Cybersecurity
-Industrial IT & networking
-System simulation
-Wireless network/service providers
-Displays
- Display wall (control room)
- LCD, flat-panel
-HMI
-Analog I/O
- more than 512
-Digital I/O
- more than 512
-Display
-Networking organisation
- Host-to-PLC link
- PLC-to-PLC
- Remote I/O
-Networking
- 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
Section - Services & Systems
-Contractors
- Factory automation
- Panel builders
- Process control
- System wiring/installation
-Programmers
- DCS
- MES/CIM
- Other
- PLC
- scada
-Project Management
-System integration/consulting
- CIM/CAM
- Electrical
- Factory automation
- Information systems
- Scada/DCS/PLC
- Telemetry
-Automotive
-Batch production
-Blending
-Boiler/furnace control
-Chemicals
-Compressed air
-Energy management
-Environmental control & monitoring
-Extrusion control
-Food & beverage
-Furnace control & management
-HVAC control
-Kiln control
-Laboratory control & management
-Materials handling
-Mining & metals
-Packaging and Labelling
-Petrochemical
-Power generation & distribution
-Pulp & paper
-Sugar
-Textiles
-Water & waste water
| News from Control Software Solutions: |
CSS digitises energy consumption at Hulamin for global information accessibility
September 2019, System Integration & Control Systems Design, Control Software Solutions
Energy Cybernetics was contracted by the NCPC-SA as part of the IEE programme to undertake a compressed air system optimisation (CASO) assessment to recommend compressed air system energy efficiency opportunities ... |
Giving back control to RCL Foods’ Pongola plant
July 2018, System Integration & Control Systems Design, Control Software Solutions
RCL Foods’ Pongola sugar mill is situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal and was operating a proprietary DCS that was installed in 1980. This obsolete and antiquated system resulted in unacceptable production ... |
Customer centricity and a sterling team pave the way for CSS
January 2018, System Integration & Control Systems Design, Control Software Solutions
A customer-centric approach has allowed Control Software Solutions (CSS) to attain a high percentage of repeat business from its growing client base. This Level 2 BBBEE company has a solid 15 years of ... |
Industry news: |
Eliminating noise in dense high-power designs with electrostatic shielding
January 2026, Electrical Power & Protection
Pickering Electronics has upgraded its Series 144 high power reed relays to include a new variant with an electrostatic shield between the switch and the coil to help minimise noise. |
Developing solutions for SA’s wastewater challenges
January 2026, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control
KSB Pumps has a proud global legacy in the development of self-priming pump technology, which reflects decades of engineering innovation and application expertise. Building on this foundation, KSB’s AU series has extended the company’s self-priming expertise into screened wastewater handling, which meets the growing needs of municipal and industrial sectors worldwide. |
PC-based control in the plastics industry
January 2026, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking, Beckhoff Automation
Nissei Plastic, an injection moulding machine manufacturer based in Japan is implementing a worldwide tend towards open automation systems from experienced specialists using PC and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff.
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Powering up data centre mega development
January 2026, IT in Manufacturing
Parker Hannifin has secured a major contract to supply key equipment for nearly 30 aeroderivative gas turbines powering a new hyperscale data centre in Texas. |
Building resilient supply chains through smarter e-procurement
January 2026, IT in Manufacturing, RS South Africa
In a time of constant disruption, from supply chain uncertainty to rising operational costs, businesses that embrace digital procurement are better positioned to stay competitive and resilient. |
Cleaning solutions for optical sensors
January 2026, Sensors & Transducers, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Achieving accurate and continuous process visibility requires reliable sensor performance, even in challenging media. Endress+Hauser’s CYR51 mechanical cleaning unit addresses these challenges by providing stable, automated cleaning of turbidity and UV-Vis absorption sensors. |
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