Electricity and Control April 2020

CONTENTS

Features

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIoT 4 PC-based control technology for process automation Benjamin Bruns, Beckhoff Automation 6 IP KVM extenders – a simple intervention for a new control room Matrox Graphics

7 Products + Services

ENERGY MANAGEMENT + THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT 10 The legal view on self-generation for mining companies Jason van der Poel, Mzukisi Kota and Alexandra Felekis, at Webber Wentzel 12 Intelligent energy storage system produced in South Africa Leigh Darroll, Electricity + Control

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14 ‘Through-the-night’ storage for solar power Azelio

15 Products + Services

MEASUREMENT + INSTRUMENTATION 19 Calibration management increases plant availability Endress+Hauser

20 Products + Services

SAFETY OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT + PEOPLE 24 Surge protection of low-voltage power systems Holger Heckler, Phoenix Contact

26 Products + Services

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Regulars

1 Comment

We need to protect each other

3 Cover article Stopping the overflow at the right time 30 Reskilling, upskilling + training Africa Industrial Internet Programme

31 Cybersecurity Next generation data backup and protection 32 Write @ the back Protecting telecoms networks during COVID-19 crisis – and beyond 32 Diary dates Conferences, exhibitions + events - Rescheduled

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