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 Electrical drawings

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 PLC programming

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  • Programming PLC, touchscreen and safety configurable relay systems.

  • Configuring remote I/O, servo motor and inverter drives

  • Integrating ancillary equipment into the production lines such as vision systems etc.

  • Fault finding electrical control systems, PLC, and hardwired systems

  • Commissioning, support, and service work at customers’ sites

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