Sparks Electrical News July 2019

INDUSTRY 4.0

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TECTRA AUTOMATION ACHIEVES BOSCH REXROTH SERVICE EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE

WEIDMÜLLER’S U-MATION SYSTEM EMBRACES THE IoT DIGITALLY CONNECTED WORLD

TECTRA AUTOMATION, a subsidiary of the Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Com- panies, passed its stringent Advanced Technology Audit on drives, motors, controls and fre- quency convertors to retain its accreditation as a Bosch Rexroth Certified Service Centre. The 2019audit was conducted at theRexrothHUBB inKemptonPark by two international auditors from Bosch Rexroth in Lohr, Germany. The audit included Tectra Automation’s infrastructure and repair processes and ensured that the qualified employees worked in accordance with the guidelines of Service Bosch Rexroth. Having exceeded standards in all four product groups, Tectra Automation retains its official Bosch Rexroth Service Centre Certification which is valid until 2022. “This accreditation confirms that the service and support we offer our customers conforms to the high standards that Bosch Rexroth sets for its distributors,” says Kevin Lombard, General Manager, Tectra Automation.

Enquiries: www.hytecgroup.co.za

WEIDMÜLLER’S u-mation system is about more than automation; it is a connected digital solution for a di- verse range of businesses. That’s because u-mation is an automation hardware and software solution that embraces the Internet of Things (IoT) philosophy in an increasingly digitally connected world. In South Africa, Phambili Interface is the exclusive distributor of Weidmüller’s German engineered qual- ity connectivity and interface products in the areas of Industrial Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation and Renewable Energy, amongst others. Weidmül- ler’s u-mation system is one of the cutting-edge so- lutions available exclusively from Phambili Interface, a proudly Bidvest company. With u-mation you canmake the leap to the ‘Smart Factory’ by intelligently networking hardware, soft- ware and data. According to Weidmüller, the digital transformation of industrial manufacturing is making great strides. Already, many production processes are connected to each other via a digital infrastructure, thus becoming a Cyber Physical System. With the rise in complexity of machines and sys- tems, there are increasing demands being placed on modern automation technology. Consequently, branched sub-systems need to be precisely inte- grated into complex topologies. A rapid and reli- able transmission of signals and data is critical for smooth operation; however, small and adaptable components that can be integrated in an application- specific manner are needed. Weidmüller’s remote I/O systems for protection de- grees IP 20 and IP 67 offer flexibility in the design and cabling of your systems; reliability in the transmission of signals and data; and compact offerings amongst its array of digitally savvy solutions. “You need an I/O system that allows you to work quickly and flexibly. A system that won’t leave you in the lurch as facilities become increasingly decentral- ised. The compact u-remote system consisting of IP20 and IP67 components offers maximum benefits and flexible use in automation. You essentially have a complete solution in your hands,” says Peter Mc Don- ald, from Phambili Interface. The overall u-mation system can be adaptable and flexible according to a business’s needs. Components of the system include u-control, u-view and u-remote units and there is a helpful u-remote News section, where one can discover the latest innovations from Weidmüller’s automation portfolio. “The u-mation system combines high-end hard- ware with innovative engineering and visualisation tools for future orientated services. It also offers max- imum freedom for the individual design of scalable automation solutions and corresponding services,” Mc Donald explains. In addition to the open and scalable u-control system, u-mation’s complementing u-view and u-re- mote products cater for businesses of different sizes and diverse operations. For instance, the u-view Mul- titouch-Panels that resemble an iPad/Tablet, come in basic, advanced and IPC/ Panel PC lines.

Enquiries: www.weidmuller.co.za

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