PLC, HMI and
SCADA Systems.
Fundamentals of modern automation,
PLC, HMI and SCADA technologies are
the foundation of almost every
plant and machine.
The backbone of your control system starts with us.
With our large portfolio of software expertise and innovative in-house standards, we can provide exceptional functionality and premium design to your next control system build or upgrade.
Masters in all things automation, we additionally offer improvement, conversion and alteration services to bring new life into your existing control system.
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Programmable Logic Controllers.
Originating from relay logic systems, PLC technology has been a frequent theme within Tait Controls history, with many of our team being pioneers for PLC technology and its adoption into New Zealand industries. As part of who we are, PLC engineering is a staple service we provide due to the reliability of the hardware and extensive knowledge we have within the platform.
We offer complete services in design, alteration, upgrades or troubleshooting for new and old systems alike, and pride ourselves in providing you with best in class quality and dedication.
Process Automation and Design
Multi Language Programming
Multi Platform Support
Partners with numerous leading brands and experts in many others, we are able to take on programming across most industrial control platforms to suit your needs. With decades of development and experience in PLC engineering, we can utilise our in-house standards or work to meet your own to provide you with the best in control system design and functionality.
We provide full design and engineering services to aid you in your endeavours to bring your machine or plant from concept to reality, including site commissioning, post-installation support and system documentation.
Software Compatibility
Program Conversion
Migration Path Curation
As advancements are made in the technology sector, manufacturers push to supply leading edge products, making older products redundant after a certain period. This makes parts nearing end-of-life impossible to come by and puts entire plants without an abundance of spares at risk.
We offer full upgrade services to future-proof your control system, mitigating your chances of being caught out by outdated hardware and incompatibility for years to come. With our extensive portfolio in conversion and migration, we aim to provide a cost-efficient and thorough solution to work in with production.
Site or Remote Support
Multi Platform Capabilities
Expert Advice
When things don't go right with your plant and you don't know where to start, we can be your window into the process to point you in the right direction. From failed hardware to unforeseen software bugs, we will help navigate issues and provide resolution in the best way possible.
With extensive experience in decades of PLC brands and iterations, we can efficiently diagnose potential sources of failure in your system to get you back up and running as quickly as possible.
PLC Partners and Brands.
We are proud to be recognised as silver integrators for Rockwell Automation in addition to solution partners with Omron, enabling us to provide you with the best service and competency.
Through our extensive portfolio of knowledge and first-hand experience, we are also capable of working in other leading platforms, including Scheider, Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi and CODESYS (supported by Turck, IFM and many more hardware suppliers). Safety PLCs are also possible through many of the same vendors, in addition to SICK and PILZ.
Human-Machine Interfaces.
HMIs have been the perfect partner to PLC technologies since the early stages of industrial automation, allowing a quick and detailed insight into the machines brain without need for programming experience. Originating as indicators and buttons, the technology has evolved to the digital platform in the form of PCs, industrial touchscreens and even mobile devices. With our arsenal of software and hardware on offer, we can provide the best options to surpass your expectations of machine control and interactivity.
We offer complete packages from turnkey design to upgrade and alterations for both new and old systems, able to provide you with high quality visualisation and responsiveness.
In-House Design and Programming
Large Vendor Compatibility
Flexible Solutions
Every good control system needs a good interface, no matter how old, new, big or small it is. From simple indicators through to detailed touchscreens, we can help curate your requirements and develop innovative solutions to visualise your tasks.
We provide full in-house design and testing services to reflect your process in the most user-friendly and functional way, making interaction and recovery a breeze. Our in-house designers are also capable of matching your standards, making for seamless incorporation of new screens without the need to readjust.
Version Compatibility
Package Conversion
Future-Proofing Hardware
As screen technology begins to age and product lifecycles come and go, failure of backlights and circuitry becomes prevalent, breaking the window into the process and causing indefinite downtime if the right replacement is not on hand.
We offer services in upgrading and reworking your existing HMIs to prepare them for the future, bringing them into active product lifecycles and breathing new life into graphics, functionality and processing abilities.
Graphic Design Capabilities
Additional Functionality
Improved Visualisation
As processes and requirements to your plant change, so does your interface -older iterations of screen designs may fall behind of operator standards or know-how, resulting in learning curves and disrupting workflow. Whether it be new equipment added to the system or the introduction of new features, we can make sure you have the latest details captured in your HMI.
We can provide partial or full reworks to existing HMI systems to cater to whatever requirements you may need, including recipes, inputs, machinery changes or updated standards.
Our Examples.
Omron NB.
A robust and cost-effective option, NB screens provide native support to Omron's CX environment controllers. The NB is available in a range of sizes, making for an excellent all-in-one solution to CX products. This 3.5" screen was used for process selection, data collection, and manual control of a gas scrubbing system.
Omron NB.
Turck TX.
Another cost-effective option, TX screens offer multi-protocol support with plenty of features including a web server. The TX series is also available in food grade and glass versions for a premium finish. This 7" example is used for process control, totalising and statistics to give our client a greater operational awareness.
Turck TX.
PanelView.
PanelView screens are developed for use in the FactoryTalk environment, making for seamless integration to Rockwell and Logix devices. PanelViews utilise embedded Windows, allowing for a powerful and premium device. This 10" example is used for a medium sized manufacturing plant for visualisation of a Compact GuardLogix PLC.
PanelView.
Omron NA.
NA screens utilise Omron's SYSMAC enbironment to provide an all-in-one package for control and visualisation, working well with NX series PLCs and Omron smart devices. With capabilities in VB and rich modern features, the NA is a powerful option for medium-sized processes. This 12" version is used for our Cobot display, integrated to the Cobot via the NX PLC.
Omron NA.
Ignition Edge.
Ignition Edge can reside on any Industrial PC and utilises the Vision package to create a powerful HMI for medium-sized processes and machines. PC locality allows for tailored processing and scalability to meet demand. This 15" example is used for a medium sized plant for control, monitoring and data collection.
Ignition Edge.
Ignition.
Igniton is a scalable package with Vision and Perspective modules available, enabling us to create screens to suit from a mobile device through to TVs and desktop monitors with 4K resolution. This example utilises a TV screen and PC to display OEE data to process workers based on integrated machine reporting.
Ignition.
Supervisory Control and Data Aquisition.
As control systems and the requirement for reporting and networking have grown, so too has the need for an overarching method of control and analysis for a multitude of processors and machines. This comes in the form of a SCADA system, which is largely seen as distributed networks connected from the plant floor right through to numerous interfaces, databases and visual devices. Stemming from our in-depth knowledge of PLC and HMI technologies, SCADA systems encompass many of our specialties and talents when it comes to making your system as seamless and informative as possible.
We offer numerous services in design, upgrade and alterations for new and existing SCADA systems, bringing you possibilities for total integration and insight into your process and machinery.
Large Vendor Compatibility
In-House Design and Testing
Scalable Solutions
Experts in numerous modern SCADA packages, we can offer you the right fit and scalability for your plant that possesses the greatest compatibility and longevity. Efficient in many modern industrially recognised packages, we can tailor a solution to meet your performance and budget requirements.
We provide full design, integration and networking services to aid you in your endeavours to unify your plant with expertise in OEE, reporting, integration and communications.
Version Compatibility
Package Conversion
Improved Responsiveness
With SCADA systems tending to be hosted on PC platforms, they become subject to organisational conventions such as OS compatibility, versioning and many other criteria to function. Older SCADA software can pose risks when upgrading office and network architecture, as some projects are limited to specific editions to meet hardware and software requirements of processors and devices.
We offer services in SCADA upgrades and streamlining to avoid the headache and uncertainties when things change, or if greater performance is required.
Integration Capabilities
Additional Functionality
Cost-Effective Upgrade
With SCADA systems being responsible for multiple elements of a process or plant, there often comes a time a new process or machine requires integration into the system. With progressions in standards and methodologies, there also comes a need for screens to be modernised or redesigned to meet performance or functionality improvements.
We offer alteration services to incorporate all of your equipment into existing SCADA systems, stemming from visualisation to networking and hardware integration. We also offer redesign services to make your SCADA more efficient and modern in design without the cost of a new package.
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