IBG
Mzukulu Technologies

49 Balmoral Drive, Durban North

tel:  
+27 31 303 1708
cell:  
+27 84 414 4412
email:  
[email protected]
url:  
www.mzukulu.co.za

Core business offering: IIoT products and solutions.


Sikhakhane, Paul
Director
[email protected]
Beckhoff
(System Integrator)
Inductive Automation (Ignition scada)
(Shared Agency)
Masibus
(Sole Agency)
Mitsubishi Electric
(System Integrator)
Moxa
(System Integrator)
Omron
(System Integrator)
Section - Computers & Software
-Computers
- desktop
- laptop
- servers
- workstations
-Industrial computers
- Explosion protected
- Flat-panel
- Rackmount
- x86
-Input devices
- Keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) extenders & switches
- Keyboards
- Mice, trackerballs
- Touchscreens
-PC function cards, modules
- Graphics accelerator
- Mass storage optical
- Memory, solid state disk
-Peripherals
- CRT/LCD terminals
- Monitors/display systems
- Printers
-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
- Intrinsically safe
- Sealed units
-Signal modules
- Analog
- Digital
- Mixed
-Applications
- Alarm management
- Artificial intelligence
- Asset management
- Batch production
- Data acquisition, analysis
- Link to Windows databases
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Operator interface
- Programming languages
- Soft PLC
- System simulation/PID tuning
-Datasharing
- Clipboard
- DDE
- OLE
- OPC clients
- OPC servers
-Language
- C, Pascal, etc
- Java
- PLC languages
-Network communications
- Fieldbus
- TCP/IP
-Operating systems
- Linux
- Windows XP
Section - Data Acquisition & Remote Control
-Barcode systems
- Automated
- Printers
-Ethernet-based systems
-In-transit temperature/event
-Logging printers
-Machine health monitoring
-PC based data acquisition
- automatic data acquisition
- distributed data acquisition
-Recorders
- events
-Standalone data loggers
-CIM/CAM - Computer Integrated/Aided Manufacturing
-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
- 0-16
- 16-64
-Operating system
- Linux
- Windows 2000
- Windows 95/98
- Windows NT
-Redundancy
-Reports
-Standalone version available
-Cable telemetry
- copper wire
- Ethernet LAN
- fibre-optic
-Radio telemetry
-Remote sensing & control
- cable link
- cellular
- from rotating shaft
- infrared (IR)
Section - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation
-Condition monitoring
- Remote site condition monitoring
-Consulting
- Technical
-Education & training
- Computer-based
- Instructor-led
- Onsite
-Maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
-Performance monitoring
- Energy
Section - Process Control & Manufacturing Technologies
-DCS
-Entry level DCS
-Networked controllers
-Flowmeters (application)
- Batching
-Flowmeters (type)
- Differential pressure (DP)
- Magnetic/electromagnetic
-Monitors/indicators
-Switches
-Totalisers and correlators
-Analytics & reporting
-Artificial intelligence
-Big data & cloud technologies
-Industrial IT & networking
-M2M communication
-Smart sensors
-Specialist consulting services
-Fibre-optic
-Loadcell
-Microwave, guided & radar
-Ultrasonic
-Vibrating fork
-Machine vision sensors
-Machine vision systems
-Visual inspection systems
-Automatic dispensing systems
-Batching
-Blending
-Check weighers
-Coriolis
-Drum filling
-Loadcell
-Alarm indicators
-Analog panel meters
-Digital panel meters
-Digital process indicators
-Displays
- Bar graphs
- Characters
- CRT
- Display wall (control room)
- LCD, flat-panel
- Programmable message
- Touchscreens
-HMI
-Keyboards
- Desktop
- Flat-panel
-Keypads
- Harsh-environment
- 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
- 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
-Control transducers
- Displacement/position transducers
-Programmable motion control systems
- Custom system design
- Servo systems
- Stepper systems
-Rotary encoders
-Servo amplifiers
- Electronic
- Magnetic
-Servo motors
- Brushless DC motors
- Cage rotor induction motors
- Geared motor units
- Linear motors
- Stepper motors
- Synchro motors
-Differential pressure transducers
-Pressure switches
-Pressure-electrical transducers
-Capacitive
-Colour mark
-Edge detection
-Inductive
-Laser
-Limit switch
-Photoelectric
-Humidity
-Presence
-Strain gauges
-Vibration
-Converters
- A-D
- D-A
- mV/current
-Isolators
-Root extractors
-Panel-mount indicators
-Pyrometers (IR non-contact)
-RTDs (Pt 100, Ni)
-Temperature switches
-Control signal
-Electrical power
-Frequency
-Humidity
-Temperature
-Vibration
-Wireless
Section - Services & Systems
-Consulting engineers
- Project management
- Systems specification
-Contractors
- Factory automation
- Process control
- System wiring/installation
-Programmers
- DCS
- MES/CIM
- PLC
- scada
-System integration/consulting
- Factory automation
- Process control
- Scada/DCS/PLC
- Telemetry
-Training (excluding supplier/product specific training)
-Batch production
-Boiler/furnace control
-Chemicals
-Energy management
-Environmental control & monitoring
-Furnace control & management
-HVAC control
-Sugar
-Water & waste water
Section - Test, Measurement & Calibration
-0/4-20 mA loop simulators/calibrators
-mV simulators/calibrators
-Pressure simulators/calibrators
-RTD simulators/calibrators
-Thermocouple simulators
-Humidity
-Temperature
-Vibration/machine health
- Physical contact
News from Mzukulu Technologies:
Inductive Automation’s I­gnition technology offers potential to ­disrupt the market
July 2018, SCADA/HMI, Mzukulu Technologies

‘Ignition by Inductive Automation’ is an industrial software platform with a variety of modules that can be combined to create custom HMI, scada and MES solutions.

Industry news:
Value of PDS grows with data and sensing technology
April 2025, Sensors & Transducers

Rapidly developing technology is constantly being harnessed by proximity detection systems (PDS) to deliver steadily improved functionality to customers. Booyco Electronics sees improved PDS solutions being developed, such as the combination of multiple different sensing technologies into a single fully integrated solution.

The strategic role of technology in today’s economy
April 2025, IT in Manufacturing

In an era of economic uncertainty and persistent market volatility, businesses are under immense pressure to manage costs while maintaining operational effectiveness. The role of chief information officers and chief technology officers has never been more critical, as they are tasked with leveraging technology not just as a tool for efficiency but as a strategic asset in navigating these turbulent times.

Minutes to meltdown: surviving a cyber attack
April 2025, IT in Manufacturing

Commvault recently hosted its Minutes to Meltdown event. Led by the company’s security experts, this was an interactive and detailed ransomware attack simulation designed to help companies understand how to respond in the event of a cyber attack.

Heavy-duty V-belts for aggressive conditions
April 2025, Motion Control & Drives, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG

BMG’s extensive range of specialised Gates belting includes heavy-duty Predator V-belts, which have been specially designed to meet the challenges of drives that need to perform optimally in harsh African conditions.

Pulp fiction or pulp precision?
April 2025, Sensors & Transducers, VEGA Controls SA

The density of fruit concentrate has a direct impact on the flavour, texture and overall quality of the final product. The VEGA Minitrac 31, VEGASOURCE 31, and the KV 31 mounting bracket present a failproof solution that effectively addresses the technical complexities associated with high temperature, viscosity and fouling.

Unlocking the smart factory
April 2025, Motion Control & Drives, Editor's Choice, ElectroMechanica

At ElectroMechanica, we recognise that transitioning to smart automation isn’t just about adopting new technology; it’s about solving real challenges. Labour shortages, rising costs and downtime due to outdated machinery make digital transformation essential for long-term competitiveness.

Case History 197: Bad reboiler temperature control.
April 2025, Flow Measurement & Control, Editor's Choice, Michael Brown Control Engineering

It is very important that reboiler temperature controls operate well in petrochemical refineries, or the product quality can really suffer. I was asked to check such a control in a refinery where they were having problems with one of these controls.

South Africa can become an important EV manufacturer
April 2025, Electrical Power & Protection

A year ago, South Africa was mired in loadshedding, with the importance and relevance of electric vehicles (EVs) far from the public imagination. Fast forward a year and much has changed

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