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Pro-Temp Automation
Unit 51, Ivy Park, Ivy Road, Pinetown
Core business offering: scada, PLCs, instrumentation, process control and electrical components.
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| Sole Agency | This company has been granted exclusive distribution rights by this brand's owner |
| Shared Agency | This is one of several companies with official rights to distribute this brand |
| Sub Agency | This company purchases from an officially appointed local distributor |
| Manufacturer | This company manufactures this brand |
| System Integrator | This company is an approved installer or system integrator of this brand | |
GE Intelligent Platforms
(System Integrator) |
Moeller Electric
(System Integrator) |
Section - Computers & Software
-Electrical design
-Instrumentation design
-Plant design
-Simulation systems
-Communication standard
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus
- Other
- RS232/485/422
-Distributed I/O systems
- PLC-centric
-I/O blocks/modules
-Mounting methods
- DIN rail
- Panel/rack mount modules
- Plug in cards
-Operating features
- Diagnostic capability
- Intrinsically safe
-Signal modules
- Analog
- Digital
- Mixed
-Applications
- Batch production
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Direct control
- Fuzzy logic
- Operator interface
- System simulation/PID tuning
-Language
- MS Visual Basic
- OOP (e.g. Visual C++)
- PLC languages
-Network communications
- TCP/IP
-Operating systems
- DOS
- Windows 2000
- Windows 3.1
- Windows 95/98
- Windows CE
- Windows NT
- Windows XP
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Barcode systems
- Automated
-Machine health monitoring
-PC based data acquisition
- automatic data acquisition
- distributed data acquisition
- presentation/analysis software
-Radio frequency tags
-Recorders
- disposable pens
- events
- paperless
- strip chart
- videographic
-Standalone data loggers
-MES - Manufacturing Execution Systems
-MIS - Management Information Systems
-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
- 64-640
-Operating system
- Linux
- Unix
- Windows 2000
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
-Redundancy
-Reports
-Standalone version available
-Remote sensing & control
- cable link
- cellular
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Handheld/portable
- Hardwired point-to-point device calibrator/configurator
- Network capable Profibus device calibrator/configurator
-Bench
- Instrument power supply
-Handheld/portable
- Multimeter
- Thermal imager
-Consulting
- Technical
-Maintenance
- Planning
- Testing
- Preventive maintenance
Section - Miscellaneous Hardware
-Instrument power supplies
-19" racking
-Boxes - electronics
- Metal construction
- Plastic construction
-Cabinets
- Free-standing
- Industrial computers
- Wall mount
-Cases/housings
- Benchtop
-Desks, consoles, furniture
-Enclosures (special)
- Corrosion proof
- Environmentally protected
-Relays
- DIN-rail mount
- General purpose, control
- Plug-in
- Time delay
-Switches
- Intrinsically safe
- Key-lock
- Pushbutton-control
- Rotary selector
-Busbar
-Ducting, trunking
-Audible alarms
- Horns, sirens
-CBE (circuit breakers for equipment)
-Emergency stop switches
-IS barriers, signal isolation
-Protection relays
- Over/under voltage
- Over-current
- Phase balance
- Thermal overload, motor protection
-Safety limit switches
-Thermal magnetic circuit breakers
-I/O system
-PLC interface
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-ASI
-CANbus
-Ethernet
-Foundation Fieldbus
-Interbus-S
-Modbus
-Profibus
-Proprietary
-Remote I/O
-RS232/422/485
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Communications
- Proprietary
- RS232
- RS422/RS485
-Functionality
- Auto/self tuning
- Logic
- PID/PD
- Ratio control
-Inputs
- 0/4-20mA
- mV/V
- RTD
- Strain gauge
- Thermocouple
-Outputs
- 0/4-20 mA
-Visual display
-AC control
- Closed loop
- Flux vector
- Inverters - 1 phase AC
- Inverters - 3 phase AC
- Soft starter
-Flowmeters (type)
- Coriolis
- Magnetic/electromagnetic
- Pitot tube
-Flameproof
-Intrinsic safety
- 3.5 & 4.5 digit indicators
- 4-20 mA set-point stations
- Batch controllers
- Isolating interface units
- Sensors
- Shunt diode safety barriers
- Transmitters - flow
- Transmitters - level
- Transmitters - pressure
- Transmitters - temperature
- Valve positioners
-Capacitive & conductive
-Float-operated
-Loadcell
-Pressure/hydrostatic
-Ultrasonic
-Vibrating fork
-Automatic dispensing systems
-Batching
-Blending
-Drum filling
-Loadcell
-Alarm indicators
-Annunciator panels
-Digital panel meters
-Digital process indicators
-Displays
- Bar graphs
- Characters
- CRT
- Display wall (control room)
- LCD, flat-panel
- Programmable message
- Touchscreens
-Keypads
- 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
- 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 1ms per step
-Controllers/logic devices
-Clutches and brakes
-Computer interfaces
-Control transducers
- Synchros & resolvers
- Tacho generators
-Gearboxes
-Programmable motion control systems
- Custom system design
- Servo systems
- Stepper systems
-Rotary encoders
-Servo amplifiers
- Electronic
-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
-Colour mark
-Edge detection
-Inductive
-Infrared
-Laser
-Limit switch
-Machine guard
-Magnetic
-Photoelectric
-Ultrasonic
-Current
-Flow
-Level
-Loadcell
-Mass
-Metal detectors
-Converters
- I-P, P-I
- mV/current
- Programmable
-Isolators
-Multiplexers
-Panel-mount indicators
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Temperature indicating paints/labels
-Thermocouple extension cables
-Thermocouples (Type S, T, etc)
-Thermowells
-Counters
- Batch
- Panel mount
- Rail mount
-Timers
- Digital
- Panel mount
- Rail mount
-Conductivity
-Control signal
-Differential pressure
-Electrical power
-Flow
-Level
-pH
-Pneumatic
-Pressure
-Temperature
-Universal, programmable
Section - Services & Systems
-Contractors
- Electrical
- Factory automation
- Industrial lighting
- Maintenance
- Materials handling
- Process control
- System wiring/installation
-Programmers
- DCS
- Other
- PLC
- scada
-Project Management
-System integration/consulting
- Electrical
- Factory automation
- Information systems
- Materials handling
- Other
- Process control
- Production management
- Quality control
- Scada/DCS/PLC
- Telemetry
-Batch production
-Chemicals
-Energy management
-Food & beverage
-Mining & metals
-Petrochemical
-Pulp & paper
-Sugar
-Textiles
-Water & waste water
Section - Test, Measurement & Calibration
-Conductivity
-ORP
-pH
-Redox measurement
-0/4-20 mA loop simulators/calibrators
-mV simulators/calibrators
-Pressure simulators/calibrators
-RTD simulators/calibrators
-Thermocouple simulators
| News from Pro-Temp Automation: |
PCI solution for 4-channel isolated D/A output cards
July 2000, Data Acquisition & Telemetry, Pro-Temp Automation
The PCI-1720 from Advantech, (represented locally ProMicro) provides four 12 bit isolated digital-to-analog outputs for the PCI bus. It is an ideal solution for process control, servo control and programmable ... |
Industry news: |
How to size and select a servo motor
May 2026, Motion Control & Drives, Editor's Choice, Festo South Africa
Festo highlights some factors to consider in the process of sizing and selecting a servo motor effectively to ensure optimal performance, reliability and energy efficiency. |
Reliable connectivity for the food and beverage industry
June 2026, Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors, LAPP Southern Africa
The food and beverage industry operates in one of the most demanding industrial environments where hygiene, efficiency and reliability are critical to daily operations. To support these growing industry demands, LAPP has introduced a new generation of sensor cordsets designed to perform in challenging food and beverage environments. |
Integrated automation systems in poultry feed production
June 2026, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking, Adroit Technologies
South Africa’s poultry industry is increasingly turning to advanced automation systems to optimise operations. Working in partnership with Adroit Technologies, leading poultry supplier Sovereign implemented the Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite across a key feed production facility, creating a scalable, integrated system capable of supporting both current operations and future expansion. |
Filtration as a reliability driver in motion control systems
May 2026, Motion Control & Drives, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
This article highlights the importance of filtration in motion control systems, how contamination affects performance, and what fleet managers, operators and maintenance teams in southern Africa can do to reduce downtime, avoidable wear and costly repairs, aided by Baldwin Filters. |
Jendamark catalyst shrinking technology leverages SEW-EURODRIVE precision
June 2026, Motion Control & Drives, Editor's Choice, SEW-EURODRIVE
[Sponsored] Innovative technology for shrinking catalytic converters, designed and built in South Africa by Jendamark Automation for the global market, relies on the precision of SEW-EURODRIVE’s highly dynamic servo-geared units and software. |
Inside the Giant Magellan Telescope with mechanical engineering at astronomical scale
May 2026, Motion Control & Drives
Construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope, set to become the world’s largest Gregorian optical infrared telescope, is well underway. While its scientific mission is to transform astronomy, its performance depends heavily on advanced mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering.
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Why backlash and support stiffness matter in right-angle drives
June 2026, Motion Control & Drives
In compact automation, right-angle drives are often selected to place motors, actuators or driven modules in a tighter layout. Two less visible factors often matter more, backlash and support stiffness. |
How laser cladding delivers 33% more life and maximum ROI in hydraulic cylinders
May 2026, Pneumatics & Hydraulics
By utilising advanced laser cladding, Honingcraft can help clients achieve a 33% longer life from their components, ensuring they secure the maximum return on their investment. |
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