CMW Automation – Automation Solution

Automation Solutions For All Types Of Industry

Be they Hardware or Software

Who Are We?

CMW Automation (Eastern Cape) (Pty) Ltd is an Automation Solution Company with offices Port Elizabeth, Western Cape and a satellite office in Wisconsin USA servicing the Local as well as other National and International Industries.

Established in 1997 in Port Elizabeth with the view of extending the expertise gained further a field to such Industries as the Automotive and Tyre Manufactures.

CMW Automation is accredited with a BEE Level 4 rating.

CMW Automation celebrated its 25th anniversary in May 2022.

Project Management

CMW Automation, will on behalf of its clients, manage the complete installation of a Plant or Building Automation System. Such services include drawing up project schedules, overseeing contractors, monitoring project schedules and highlighting variations to financial constraints.

Products and Services

CMW Automation supplies Software, Products, Services and Technical Support for Plant and Building Automation Systems.

Electrical Schematic Design

We use E3series Schematic and Panel design from ZUKEN for all inhouse projects as well as offering a as-built service to clients who do not have adequate or incomplete documentation. The E3 schematic manages all design data including affiliated documents, such as bill of materials and connection lists or assembly instructions and datasheets. Its object-oriented data structure ensures manufacturing instructions always match the design data.

Application Software Development

• Supervisory Software (SCADA) • Human Machine Interface (HMI) Software • Programmable Logic Controller Application software including inter PLC networking between various brands of PLC’s • Custom Database Software • MES / MRP and SAP Integration • PLC – PC Custom Interfacing • Bespoke Application Software • Reporting Systems

Switchboards / MCC's

We have access to a fully equipped workshop for the manufacture of Motor Control Centers and Instrumentation panels. All the switchboards used are fully type tested assemblies complying with the requirements of SABS / IEC 439-1. A full compliance certificate can be produced on request.

Backup Service

CMW Automation offers backup services to its clients in order to minimise the downtime of any plant or building.

Traning

CMW Automation has the skill to train its clients in all areas of Plant and Building Automation Systems including software development and plant operation.

Automation Software Solutions

Time series intelligence for industrial teams

Visualize data from your PLCs, SCADA & IoT Gateways, and make them useful for the entire workforce. From field workers to data scientists. Explore data like never before. Integrate with SCADA, historians, IoT gateways and any time series data source through for example Node-Red, MQTT and OPC-UA. Increase the usage of your customers industrial data by enabling data exploration and collaboration, without interfering with critical system infrastructure.

PLUTO Analytics Features

PLUTO Analytics, monitoring, reporting and analysis from EXAKOM is a simple and totally configurable monitoring and reporting software product, providing all capabilities to connect and collect data from smart buildings, plants, machines, devices and IIOT servers. it combines fantastic performances and amazing graphics quality to exceed customer expectations.

Modern developer tools for industrial automation

Proven version control Copia’s Git-based version control increases file accessibility and streamlines workflows. Automation professionals spend less time searching for files, reviewing code and code changes, and resolving issues. All changes are tracked automatically eliminating the need to copy, paste, and rename files. Rich contextual information provides clarity on why changes were made and when. Troubleshooting and recovery is simple with complete project history automatically maintained.

Automation Hardware Solutions

Remote IO

• C Series - The remote IO consists of a network adaptor and extended IO modules. The network adaptor is responsible for the Fieldbus communication. • The product is ultra-thin for space saving. Has spring terminals for fast wiring. • The IO adaptor can support a maximum of 32 IO modules

Modicon M580 ePAC

The Modicon M580 ePAC is the first high-end integrated controller built for EcoStruxure™ Plant in an open, flexible, reliable, sustainable, safe, and secure architecture. It features redundant controllers and safety controllers (safety PLC SIL3) with native Ethernet, and cybersecurity embedded in its core. Process or safety processors both use the same Modicon X80 I/O modules platform and EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro) software for programming and configuration.

Modicon M340 PAC

Far more than a PLC, our Modicon Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) are built to suit the needs of the process industry and a wide range of demanding automation applications. Modicon M340 can be used individually but is also the perfect companion to Modicon M580, increasing the performance, quality, and profitability of your industrial process, facilities, or of your machines. Modicon M340 uses Modicon X80 I/O modules platform and EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro software for programming and configuration.

Cermate Human Machine Interface

Operator Panels (HMI) programmed with PM Designer Software. Supports over 500 PLC industrial communication protocols. PM Designer development tool running on Windows 7/10/11. PM Designer supports data downloads through Serial, Ethernet, USB port. Supports adjustable brightness controls via touch panel. Reliable watch dog function setting from PM Designer for 24/7 operation. Easy to switch one application to different TFT LCD sizes in seconds. Communicates with up to six devices simultaneously. Panel mounted. IP65 / IP 66 compliant front panel dependent on model. Various communication ports options – RS232 / RS485 / RS422 / Ethernet.