Industrial Automation & Control Systems

Access Petrotec delivers industrial automation and control systems designed to improve operational efficiency, process reliability, and plant performance across a wide range of industries.

Our solutions include VFD panels, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), PLC control panels, HMI systems, Remote I/O systems, and industrial networking components, supporting seamless integration, monitoring, and control of critical industrial processes. With a focus on compliance, scalability, and automation, we help businesses optimise productivity while reducing downtime and operational risks.

Products

VFD panels

Access Petrotec supplies industrial Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) panels for motor speed control, energy optimisation and process automation applications across mining, water treatment, HVAC and industrial processing facilities.

Our VFD systems are suitable for pumps, conveyors, compressors, fans and heavy-duty industrial motor applications requiring reliable speed and torque control.

Technical Specifications & Applications

  • Drive Ratings: 0.75kW to 500kW+
  • Input Voltage: 415VAC / 690VAC
  • Output Frequency: 0–400Hz
  • Protection Ratings: IP54 / IP65 / IP66
  • Cooling Type: Air-cooled / Forced ventilation
  • Communication: Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
  • Motor Protection: Overload, short circuit, phase loss
  • Harmonic Mitigation: Optional harmonic filters
  • VFD panels shall comply with IEC 61439-1/2 for panel construction and IEC 61800-5-1 for drive safety requirements.
  • EMC performance shall comply with IEC 61800-3 and IEC 61000 series standards, with harmonic limits in accordance with IEEE 519.
  • Equipment shall meet IEC 60529 IP protection ratings and IEC 60068 environmental testing requirements.
  • Functional safety shall comply with IEC 61508, IEC 62061, or ISO 13849 where applicable.
  • Panels shall support industrial communication protocols and comply with CE, RoHS, UL 508C, and AS/NZS 61439 standards as required by project location.
  • Pumps
  • Conveyors
  • Crushers
  • Fans
  • Agitators

MCCs

Access Petrotec supplies industrial Motor Control Centres (MCCs) designed for centralised motor control, power distribution and process plant operations within mining, water treatment, chemical and industrial facilities.

Our MCC systems support fixed and withdrawable configurations with integrated motor protection, monitoring and automation capability.

Technical Specifications & Applications

  • MCC Types: Fixed / Withdrawable
  • Voltage Ratings: Up to 690VAC
  • Busbar Ratings: Up to 6300A
  • Protection: MCCBs, ACBs, overload relays
  • Control Options: DOL, Star-Delta, Soft Starter, VFD
  • Enclosure Ratings: IP42 / IP54 / IP65
  • Construction: Powder-coated steel / stainless steel
  • Communication: Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
  • Integration: PLC & SCADA compatible
  • Motor Control Centres shall comply with IEC 61439-1/2 and IEC 60947 series for design and component standards, with IEC 60204-1 for machine safety integration.
  • MCCs shall meet IEC 60529 IP protection requirements and IEC 60068 environmental testing standards.
  • Functional safety shall comply with IEC 61508, IEC 62061, or ISO 13849 as applicable.
  • Arc fault protection shall comply with IEC 61641. MCCs shall support industrial communication protocols and comply with CE, RoHS, UL 845, and AS/NZS 61439 requirements depending on project location.
  • Mining plants
  • Water facilities
  • Process industries

PLC panels

Access Petrotec supplies industrial PLC control panels engineered for process automation, equipment control, plant monitoring and industrial system integration across mining, water treatment, chemical and manufacturing industries.

Our PLC panels are designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments and can support standalone equipment automation, distributed plant control systems and SCADA integration applications.

Technical Specifications & Applications

  • PLC Platforms: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Delta, Emerson, GE
  • Supply Voltage: 24VDC / 110VAC / 230VAC
  • Enclosure Ratings: IP54, IP65, IP66
  • Communication Protocols: Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus
  • HMI Compatibility: Touchscreen HMI integration available
  • Panel Construction: Powder-coated steel / SS304 / SS316
  • Hazardous Area Options: Ex-rated configurations available
  • Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
  • PLC control panels shall be designed, manufactured, tested, and certified in accordance with IEC 61439-1/2, IEC 60204-1, IEC 61131, IEC 60529, IEC 61326-1, AS/NZS 3000, and AS/NZS 61439 standards, with compliance to IEC 62443 and IEC 61508 where cybersecurity or functional safety requirements apply.
  • Pump control
  • Process automation
  • Conveyor systems
  • Batching systems

HMI (Human-Machine Interface)

Access Petrotec supplies Industrial HMIs for intuitive visualisation and control of automated processes, enabling operators to monitor plant performance, respond to alarms, and optimise operations from a single interface.

Designed for reliability in demanding industrial environments, the HMI integrates seamlessly with PLCs and SCADA systems through industry-standard communication protocols. With customisable graphics, real-time diagnostics, and secure user access management, it enhances operational efficiency while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Technical Specifications & Applications

  • Type: Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
  • Display: Color TFT touchscreen, 7″–15″
  • Resolution: Minimum 800 × 480 pixels
  • Communication: Ethernet, USB, RS232/RS485
  • Protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP
  • Power Supply: 24 VDC / 110 V AC
  • Protection Rating: IP65 Front Panel
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C

Functions:

  • Real-time process monitoring
  • Equipment control and status indication
  • Alarm and event management
  • Historical trending and data logging
  • User access security
  • HMI shall comply with IEC 61010-1, IEC 61326-1, IEC 60529 (IP65 front), IEC 60068 environmental standards, CE, RoHS, and IEC 62443 cybersecurity requirements where applicable.
  • Water treatment
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Chemical processing
  • Industrial automation systems

Remote I/O systems

Access Petrotec supplies industrial remote I/O systems for distributed process control, equipment monitoring and industrial automation applications.

Remote I/O systems reduce field wiring requirements while improving flexibility, diagnostics and plant communication efficiency across industrial operations.

Technical Specifications & Applications

  • Communication Protocols: Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP
  • I/O Types: Digital, Analog, RTD, Thermocouple
  • Mounting: DIN Rail
  • Supply Voltage: 24VDC
  • Hazardous Area Options: Available
  • Protection Ratings: IP20 / IP65
  • Integration: PLC, DCS & SCADA compatible
  • Remote I/O systems shall comply with IEC 61131, IEC 61158, IEC 61784, IEC 61326-1, IEC 61010-1, IEC 60529, and IEC 60068 standards, with CE and RoHS certification and support for applicable industrial communication protocols. 
  • Cybersecurity requirements shall comply with IEC 62443 where specified.
  • Remote plant monitoring
  • Distributed control systems

Industrial networking components

Access Petrotec supplies industrial networking components designed for reliable communication between PLCs, SCADA systems, instrumentation and process control equipment in harsh industrial environments.

Solutions are suitable for mining, utilities, water treatment and process automation facilities requiring robust industrial communication infrastructure.

Technical Specifications & Applications

  • Communication Types: Industrial Ethernet Switches, Industrial Routers, Industrial Firewalls and Industrial Wireless Access Points
  • Industrial Protocols: Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, EtherNet/IP
  • Switch Types: Managed / Unmanaged
  • Mounting: DIN Rail / Rack Mount
  • Power Supply: 24VDC
  • Protection Ratings: IP20 / IP67
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +75°C
  • Industrial networking components shall comply with IEEE 802.3/802.11, IEC 61158, IEC 61784, IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards, IEC 61010-1 safety requirements, IEC 61326-1 EMC standards, IEC 60529 IP protection ratings, and IEC 60068 environmental testing standards.
  • Equipment shall also conform to UL/CE certification requirements where applicable.
  • AS/NZS 3000 – Australian Wiring Rules (common for installation compliance).
  • SCADA networks
  • Automation systems
  • Industrial communication

Optimise Your Industrial Operations

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