PLC, SCADA & BMS Automation Panels

Overview

PLC, SCADA & BMS Automation Solutions

Nairobi Power Engineers builds custom industrial automation panels, remote telemetry units (RTUs), and Building Management System (BMS) interface cabinets. We integrate programmable logic controllers (PLCs), high-resolution touchscreens (HMIs), power meters, and field sensor instrumentation into unified automation solutions.

Whether automating a multi-stage water treatment facility, sequencing standby generator synchronising schemes, or deploying factory IoT energy monitoring, our software and panel engineers deliver robust hardware and clean, fully documented ladder/FBD code.

Product Lineup

Equipment & Range Highlights

Process Automation • PLC Panels

Custom Industrial PLC Control Cabinets

Enclosed automation enclosures featuring modular PLCs, isolated digital/analog I/O, 24V DC regulated power supplies, and Ethernet switches.

ProcessorsLovato / Siemens / ABB

I/O CapacityUp to 512 Points

Power SupplyLovato 24V DC Regulated

Lovato Connectivity • Gateways

Lovato CX & EXC Communication Gateways

Industrial Ethernet, RS485, and GSM/GPRS gateways enabling remote cloud monitoring, SMS alarms, and SCADA OPC-UA integration.

ProtocolsModbus TCP / RTU • MQTT

InterfacesEthernet • RS485 • 4G

CloudLovato Synergy Compatible

Hardware Specs

Automation Hardware Reference

Component	Specification Details
PLC Platforms Supported	Lovato KINCO, Siemens S7-1200/1500, ABB AC500, Schneider M221/M241
Human Machine Interface (HMI)	4.3", 7.0", 10.1", 15.6" Colour TFT Touchscreen displays (IP65 front)
DC Power Systems	Lovato 24V DC DIN-rail switch-mode power supplies with redundancy modules
Signal Conditioning	Opto-isolated relays, galvanic 4-20mA signal isolators, and surge arresters
Communication Buses	Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet, BACnet IP, EtherNet/IP, MQTT IoT
Panel Construction	IP54 / IP55 powder-coated mild steel or 316 stainless steel with door glazing

Key Features

Engineering & Build Highlights

Modular DIN-rail architecture with dedicated DC power, PLC CPU, analog signal and power output zoning
Custom HMI screen graphics with animated process P&ID diagrams, alarm history, and trend graphs
Remote telemetry capabilities via 4G/LTE cellular routers with automated SMS and email fault alerts
Complete electrical CAD schematics, I/O assignment lists, and functional design specifications (FDS) provided
Fail-safe emergency stop circuits with dual-channel safety relays (ISO 13849 Category 4 / PLe)
Comprehensive FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) simulation conducted before on-site commissioning

Applications

Target Applications & Sectors

Municipal water treatment & distribution telemetryAutomated beverage mixing & CIP (Clean-In-Place) systemsStandby generator load shedding & peak shaving systemsCommercial building lighting & energy management (BMS)Cold storage refrigeration monitoring & alarm dispatchSolar PV microgrid controller & battery management

FAQs

Yes. Our in-house automation team writes, tests, and documents complete PLC and HMI applications according to your functional requirements, followed by full site commissioning.

Yes. We deploy industrial 4G/LTE IoT routers and web-based SCADA dashboards that let your operations team monitor tank levels, motor status, and energy metrics from any web browser or smartphone.