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Control Software Solutions
Unit 15, Heron Park, 33 Beechgate Crescent, Southgate Business Park, Amanzimtoti
Core business offering: A South African industrial automation and control systems specialist delivering PLC, SCADA, HMI, process control, engineering and system integration solutions. As certified partners with leading automation technology providers, CSS provides reliable, innovative solutions across multiple industries, backed by extensive engineering expertise and experience.
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Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Barcode systems
- Automated
-Ethernet-based systems
-Machine health monitoring
-Radio frequency tags
-MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems
-MIS - Management Information Systems
-Process simulation & design
-Product data interchange
-Quality management
-Utility optimisation
-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
- >640
- 0-16
- 16-64
- 64-640
-Operating system
- .Net
- Linux
- Windows 2000
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
-Redundancy
-Reports
-Standalone version available
-Cable telemetry
- Ethernet LAN
- fibre-optic
-Radio telemetry
-Remote sensing & control
- cellular
- radio link
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-ASI
-CANbus
-ControlNet
-DCS Data Highway
-DeviceNet
-EtherCat
-Ethernet
-HART
-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
- 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
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
- Materials handling
- Other
- Process control
- Production management
- Quality control
- SCADA/DCS/PLC
- Telemetry
- Warehousing
-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
-Marine
-Materials handling
-Mining & metals
-Packaging and Labelling
-Petrochemical
-Power generation & distribution
-Pulp & paper
-Rubber & plastics
-Shop-floor data collection
-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: |
SEW-EURODRIVE to exhibit energy-efficient automation at Propak Cape
October 2026, Motion Control & Drives, SEW-EURODRIVE
[Sponsored] SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its MOVI-C modular automation portfolio at Propak Cape, demonstrating how integrated drive and automation technologies can help processing and packaging companies reduce energy consumption and improve production consistency. |
Measure, Manage, Maintain: The operating model behind SA’s water resilience
October 2026, News, Siemens South Africa
South Africa’s growing water crisis is putting pressure on infrastructure, municipalities and the economy. Siemens highlights how digital technologies, smarter operations and safe water reuse could help shift the country from crisis response towards a more resilient and sustainable water future. |
Schneider Electric concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa
October 2026, News, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric's Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa, held in Abu Dhabi with more than 2500 attendees, explored the convergence of energy, AI and industrial software, launched an Industrial AI study and announced the NEST Accelerator Programme for energy and industrial tech startups. |
Grid connection design for solar IPP in De Aar
September 2026, System Integration & Control Systems Design
De Aar Grid Connection Design Grid Connection Design for De Aar Solar IPP Project & Industry
NewFields was engaged to provide the concept and detailed design for the grid connection of a solar Independent ... |
BMG integrates conveyor drive technology to improve mining reliability and availability
October 2026, Editor's Choice, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG supplies engineered turnkey drive packages for belt conveyors and feeders in mining and bulk materials handling, bringing the motor, drive, couplings, gearbox, lubrication and condition monitoring together as one integrated system to protect conveyor availability. |
Looking beyond the spec sheet when choosing motion architecture
October 2026, Motion Control & Drives
When machine builders focus only on torque, speed and price, engineering time, integration effort and long-term maintainability get overlooked. Kollmorgen explains how thinking at the system level, not the component level, leads to better motion architecture choices. |
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