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Scibotron
14 Regency Street, R21 Corporate Park , Centurion
Core business offering: ISO 9001 certified industrial automation software engineering company with a reputation for turning projects around through technical solutions, quality of software services and agility of project management. The client base includes companies such as Anglo American, Transnet, Hatch, SPX and Distell.
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Section - Computers & Software
-Computers
- desktop
- laptop
- servers
- tablet
- workstations
-Input devices
- Keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) extenders & switches
- Keyboards
- Mice, trackerballs
- Network interfaces (see I/O table)
- Touchscreens
-PC function cards, modules
- Graphics accelerator
- Mass storage magnetic
- Memory, solid state disk
-Peripherals
- Monitors/display systems
-Applications
- Alarm management
- Batch production
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Direct control
- Drivers
- DSP (digital signal processing) software
- Dynamic link to libraries (DLL)
- Expert systems
- Facility optimisation
- Fuzzy logic
- Link to Windows databases
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- MRP, tracking, business
- Operator interface
- Programming languages
- Soft PLC
- System simulation/PID tuning
- Virtual instruments
-Datasharing
- Clipboard
- DDE
- OLE
- OPC clients
- OPC servers
-Language
- C, Pascal, etc
- Java
- MS Visual Basic
- OOP (e.g. Visual C++)
- PLC languages
- Provides OCXs
-Network communications
- Fieldbus
- TCP/IP
-Operating Systems
- .Net
-Operating systems
- Java
- Linux
- MacOS
- Unix
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Barcode systems
- Automated
-Ethernet-based systems
-Logging printers
-Machine health monitoring
-PC based data acquisition
- automatic data acquisition
- intranet system
- presentation/analysis software
-MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems
-MIS - Management Information Systems
-Operator training simulators
-Process simulation & design
-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
- Unix
- Windows 2000
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
-Redundancy
-Reports
-Standalone version available
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-ASI
-ControlNet
-DeviceNet
-Ethernet
-HART
-Modbus
-Profibus
-Profinet
-Remote I/O
-RS232/422/485
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
- Strain gauge
- Thermocouple
-Number of loops
- >16
- 1-16
-Outputs
- 0/4-20 mA
- 0-5V
- mA/mV
- Pulse
- Relay contact
-Panel size (mm)
- 150x150
- 24x48
- 48x48
- 48x96
- 72x72
- 96x96
-Visual display
-DCS
-Emergency shut-down systems
-Entry level DCS
-Networked controllers
-Flowmeters (application)
- Batching
-Flowmeters (type)
- Clamp-on, non-invasive
- Coriolis
- Custody transfer
- Magnetic/electromagnetic
- Mass
-Monitors/indicators
-Pipeline monitors
-Regulators
-Switches
-Totalisers and correlators
-Analytics & reporting
-Big data & cloud technologies
-Cybersecurity
-Industrial IT & networking
-Specialist consulting services
-System simulation
-Float-operated
-Microwave, guided & radar
-Pressure/hydrostatic
-Ultrasonic
-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
-Current
-Density
-Flow
-Level
-Light intensity
-Mass
-Vibration
-Converters
- Programmable
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Temperature switches
-Control signal
-Differential pressure
-Flow
-Frequency
-Level
-Pressure
-Temperature
-Vibration
Section - Services & Systems
-Batch production
-Blending
-Building management
-Energy management
-Food & beverage
-Mining & metals
-Petrochemical
-Water & waste water
Industry news: |
Controlling pneumatics via IO-Link
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Pneumatic airboxes control cylinders or actuators using compressed air, and are found in a wide range of industrial applications. |
OMRON launches new non-contact
November 2025, Sensors & Transducers, Omron Electronics
OMRON has unveiled its latest innovation in non-contact safety door switches, the D40A-2, which is designed to enhance workplace safety and streamline machinery operations. |
SAIMC: Durban branch
November 2025, SAIMC, SAIMC
At the Durban branch of the SAIMC held in October, Mitch Naidoo took the attendees on an interesting journey on Asset Health Management: Tracking The Pulse Of Your Plant. |
BMG and Danfoss Drives reaffirm their long-standing partnership
November 2025, Motion Control & Drives
BMG and Danfoss Drives are celebrating a decade of close collaboration, strengthening BMG’s original distribution agreement for Danfoss variable speed drives and soft starter range. |
End-to-end security across IT and OT environments
November 2025, IT in Manufacturing
Siemens is collaborating with Accenture to offer 24/7 managed IT/OT security operations centre services, providing end-to-end security across IT and OT environments. |
New frequency counter with 10 digits of resolution
November 2025, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration, Comtest
B&K Precisio has a new series of universal frequency counters designed for a wide range of frequency measurement applications.
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Advanced tensioning solutions for industrial applications
November 2025, Motion Control & Drives
OST-Africa has developed an advanced range of tensioning elements, designed to meet the demands of mechanical power transmission
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Local manufacturing, maintenance and support are key to the success of South Africa’s energy future
November 2025, News
Addressing South Africa’s energy issues is essential for fostering economic growth and enhancing investor confidence. This is where Independent Transmission Projects (ITPs) become essential, unlocking private sector investment to accelerate the expansion of South Africa’s transmission network and enable the integration of new generation sources. |
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