Automated generator control and load management solutions for South African businesses. PLC-based genset controllers, load shedding automation, fuel monitoring, and backup power integration.
With persistent load shedding challenges, South African businesses have invested heavily in backup generator systems. Automated generator control and load management systems ensure seamless power transition, optimal fuel consumption, and reliable operation without manual intervention.
PLC-Based Generator Controller Design
Program PLCs to monitor mains power availability, initiate generator start sequences, verify voltage and frequency stability, and transfer loads automatically using motorized circuit breakers or contactors. Implement cooldown timers and weekly exercise runs to ensure generator readiness.
Load Shedding and Priority Management
Interface with the municipal load shedding schedule via API or manual input to pre-emptively prepare for power outages. Implement intelligent load shedding that disconnects non-essential loads based on generator capacity and battery state of charge, ensuring critical production equipment remains powered.
Fuel Monitoring and Telemetry
Install fuel level sensors with remote monitoring capabilities to track diesel consumption, detect theft, and schedule refuelling before tanks run dry. Calculate runtime remaining based on current load and fuel level, and send alerts when fuel drops below configurable thresholds.
Integration with Building Management Systems
Connect generator controllers to building management systems for centralized monitoring of backup power status, environmental conditions in generator rooms, and exhaust gas temperatures for predictive maintenance of generator sets.