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Omron Electronics
22 Friesland Drive, Longmeadow Business Park, Modderfontein
Core business offering: Manufacturer of industrial automation products with application expertise. Customised expert solutions for any industry. The product portfolio includes factory automation, sensors and safety, mechatronics and drives, industrial components and vision systems.
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Section - Computers & Software
-Industrial computers
- Compact, embeddable (PC/104, PCI, ISA bus) modules
- PLC plug-in
- Wall mounted, embeddable
- x86
-Input devices
- Network interfaces (see I/O table)
- Pens, wands
- Touchscreens
-Peripherals
- CRT/LCD terminals
- Hot-swappable power supplies
- Monitors/display systems
-Motion control system design
-Safety engineering
-Simulation systems
-Communication medium
- Copper
- Optical fibre
- Radio
-Communication standard
- Ethernet/IP
- Fieldbus
- 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
- High temperature
- Sealed units
-Signal modules
- Analog
- Digital
- Mixed
-Applications
- Alarm management
- Artificial intelligence
- Batch production
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Direct control
- Drivers
- Dynamic link to libraries (DLL)
- Facility optimisation
- Link to Windows databases
- Operator interface
- Programming languages
- Soft PLC
- System simulation/PID tuning
-Datasharing
- Clipboard
- DDE
- OLE
- OPC clients
- OPC servers
-Language
- MS Visual Basic
- OOP (e.g. Visual C++)
- PLC languages
-Network communications
- Fieldbus
- Low-level networks
- TCP/IP
-Operating Systems
- .Net
-Operating systems
- Windows 7
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Barcode systems
- Automated
- Handheld
-Ethernet-based systems
-Machine health monitoring
-PC based data acquisition
- automatic data acquisition
- data acquisition cards
- presentation/analysis software
-Radio frequency tags
-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
-Redundancy
-Reports
-Standalone version available
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Condition monitoring
- Remote site condition monitoring
-Consulting
- Technical
-Education & training
- Computer-based
- Instructor-led
- Onsite
-Maintenance
- Calibration
- Hardware repair
- Predictive maintenance
-Optimisation
- Energy
-Performance monitoring
- Energy
- Process/production
-Education & training
- Competency-based learning
- Simulation for training
-IoT driver & OPC software
-Maintenance
- Planning & scheduling
- Predictive maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
-Optimisation & efficiency
- Asset optimisation
- Energy optimisation
- Expert systems
- Maintenance optimisation
- Simulation for optimisation
Section - Miscellaneous Hardware
-Signal
- Coaxial
- Computer, LAN
- Flat, ribbon
- Multiwire
- Screened
- Twisted pair
-Circular, power
-Fieldbus interface
-I/O
-Watertight
-Batteries
- Secondary (rechargeable)
-DC-DC converters
-Instrument power supplies
-Mains AC-DC converters
-Uninterruptible power supplies
-Heavy duty power switching
-Reed relays
- Dry-contact
-Relays
- DIN-rail mount
- General purpose, control
- Plug-in
- Solid state (photo MOS)
- Solid state (zero-crossing)
- Time delay
-Switches
- Cam-operated
- Key-lock
- Pushbutton-control
- Rocker
- Rotary selector
- Thumb-wheel encoded output
-Cable/terminal marking systems
-Mounting clips, clamps
-Audible alarms
- Horns, sirens
-CBE (circuit breakers for equipment)
-Emergency stop switches
-EMI suppression filters
- Power-line
-Key-lock switches
-Light curtains
-Protection relays
- Over/under voltage
- Over-current
- Phase balance
- Phase sequence
- Pump protection
- Thermal overload, motor protection
-Rope-pull switches
-Safety limit switches
-Visible alarms
- Indicator lights
- Industrial beacons
- LED
-DIN rail-mount
-Fieldbus terminal blocks
-I/O system
-PLC interface
-Pluggable terminal blocks
-Screwed clamp
-Screwless spring cage
-Thermocouple
Section - Networks for Communication & Control
-4-20mA analog loop
-ASI
-CANbus
-DeviceNet
-EtherCat
-Ethernet
-Modbus
-Profibus
-Profinet
-Proprietary
-Remote I/O
-RS232/422/485
-Universal Serial Bus (USB)
-Wireless (for industrial application only)
-Antennas
- extension cables
- indoor
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-Communications
- Fieldbus
- Proprietary
- RS232
- RS422/RS485
-Functionality
- Auto/self tuning
- Cascade control
- Logic
- Maths/calculations
- Pattern/profile
- PID/PD
- 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)
- 24x48
- 48x48
- 48x96
- 96x96
-Visual display
-Networked controllers
-PACs - Programmable Automation Controllers
-AC control
- Closed loop
- Flux vector
- Inverters - 1 phase AC
- Inverters - 3 phase AC
- Soft starter
-Monitors/indicators
-Switches
-Analytics & reporting
-Artificial intelligence
-Big data & cloud technologies
-Cybersecurity
-Industrial IT & networking
-M2M communication
-Smart sensors
-Specialist consulting services
-Capacitive & conductive
-Float-operated
-Microwave, guided & radar
-Rotary paddle
-Tank gauging
-Tilt switch
-Ultrasonic
-Vibrating fork
-Machine vision lighting
-Machine vision sensors
-Machine vision systems
-Visual inspection systems
-Alarm indicators
-Analog panel meters
-Annunciator panels
-Digital panel meters
-Digital process indicators
-Displays
- Bar graphs
- Characters
- Programmable message
- Touchscreens
-Handheld terminals
-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
-Computer interfaces
-Gearboxes
-Programmable motion control systems
- Custom system design
- Servo systems
-Rotary encoders
-Servo amplifiers
- Electronic
-Servo motors
- Cage rotor induction motors
- Geared motor units
- Linear motors
- Synchro motors
-Differential pressure transducers
-Pressure switches
-Pressure-electrical transducers
-Capacitive
-Colour mark
-Edge detection
-Inductive
-Infrared
-Laser
-Limit switch
-Machine guard
-Magnetic
-Photoelectric
-Ultrasonic
-Peripherals
- grippers
-Robots
-Current
-Displacement
-Fibre-optic
-Flow
-Hole/tear
-Interface in solids/liquids
-Level
-Metal detectors
-Moisture
-Presence
-Tactile
-Thickness
-Vibration
-Vision
-IR non-contact
-Panel-mount indicators
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Temperature switches
-Thermocouple extension cables
-Thermocouple reference units
-Thermocouples (Type S, T, etc)
-Counters
- Batch
- Mechanical
- Panel mount
- Rail mount
-Timers
- Analog
- Digital
- Panel mount
- Rail mount
Section - Services & Systems
-Consulting engineers
- Gap analysis
- Project management
- Systems specification
-Contractors
- Factory automation
- System wiring/installation
-Programmers
- MES/CIM
- PLC
- scada
-Project Management
-System integration/consulting
- Factory automation
- Process control
- Quality control
- Scada/DCS/PLC
- Warehousing
-Automotive
-Batch production
-Building management
-Energy management
-Food & beverage
-Injection moulding
-Materials handling
-Packaging and Labelling
-Pharmaceutical
-Pulp & paper
-Rubber & plastics
-Sugar
-Textiles
-Transportation
-Water & waste water
| News from Omron Electronics: |
Next-generation autonomous mobile robots from Omron Robotics
July 2026, Editor's Choice, Omron Electronics
The new LD-150 and LD-300 autonomous mobile robots from Omron Robotics offer higher payload capacity and advanced navigation in a compact footprint, with wireless inductive charging and fleet management integration to support high-throughput material transport in demanding production environments. |
OMRON launches non-contact safety door switch
June 2026, Sensors & Transducers, Omron Electronics
OMRON has unveiled its latest innovation in non-contact safety door switches, designed to enhance workplace safety and streamline machinery operations. |
Futureproofing pharma, one pixel at a time
June 2026, Sensors & Transducers, Omron Electronics
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, there’s no room for error. Omron’s FH-AI and FHV7-AI vision systems introduce AI-powered inspection that adapts to real-world variability, something conventional rule-based vision systems cannot easily achieve. |
OMRON Robotics and COMAU to collaborate on expanding advanced industrial automation solutions
June 2026, News, Omron Electronics
COMAU and OMRON Robotics have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. |
Monitoring relays keep operations running
May 2026, Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays, Omron Electronics
OMRON’s K8 series relays are designed to prevent breakdowns, protect critical assets and support smarter maintenance strategies on the plant. |
Power stability influences safety, quality and high-precision automation
April 2026, Electrical Power & Protection, Omron Electronics
As industrial systems become increasingly digitalised and data driven, protecting the integrity of power supply has become a key consideration within SHEQ management strategies. |
OMRON simplifies safety verification for SA manufacturers
I&C February 2026, IT in Manufacturing, Omron Electronics
OMRON’s NX Safety platform, Online Safety Functional Test Verification is a feature built into the Sysmac Studio engineering environment. This intuitive tool allows safety verification to be carried out digitally, with step-by-step guidance and full traceability, all from a single workstation. |
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. |
Upgrading legacy automation
September 2025, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking, Editor's Choice, Omron Electronics
Legacy automation is characterised by technology in the later stages of its useful life. As new automation technologies continue to emerge and interconnect at an exponential rate, failing to integrate these technologies can widen the gap between the competitive and the obsolete. |
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