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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: |
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January 2026, SAIMC, SAIMC
As we greet the possibilities of the new year, we have the chance to reflect on our shared journey, to acknowledge our achievements and to set our sights on new horizons. |
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PCS Global delivers turnkey MCC installation in Botswana
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PCS Global is delivering a turnkey containerised MCC installation for a major copper mining operation in Northwest Botswana. |
Ethernet for the field
October 2025, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking, Pepperl+Fuchs
Users of process automation currently have high expectations for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) to enable end-to-end digital communication without gateways or protocol conversions in process plants. This article explains the minor differences between Ethernet-APL and SPE, and the impact that Ethernet-APL is having. |
AI-powered maintenance in future-ready data centres
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The data centre marketplace often still relies on outdated maintenance methods to manage mission-critical equipment. Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is powered by AI and is fast becoming a necessity in ensuring both competitiveness and resilience.
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