Expertise

Infrared Testing

Infrared Testing

Prolec has the ability to undertake onsite infrared testing.

Equipment is checked with a non-contact infrared camera for signs of abnormal temperature. Temperature rises (or temperature differences) can be a sign of loose connections, overload or impending equipment failure. Preventative maintenance can be programmed in at a convenient time (rather than a break down and potential loss of production).

The camera can also be used to find heat loss (failing lagging) on pipework.

Certificate of Periodic Verification - A Certificate of Periodic Verification is able to be provided on request.

 

Automation and Control

  • Plant automation.
  • Electrical automation and design.
  • Boiler electrical, automation and control including panel builds by qualified boiler specialists.

In addition to our industrial electrical offerings, Prolec are certified industrial automation solution providers (Integrators) for a number of global automation suppliers, such as: 

  • Rockwell Automation
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • Ignition 

Our ability to work with customers and suppliers to integrate hardware and software into a solution that provides reliability, efficiency, ease of use, access to instant process data is second to none. The use of smart devices is exploding in the current environment, with IOT (Internet of things). It provides businesses with a real-time look into how their systems really work, delivering insights into everything from the performance of machines to supply chain and logistics operations.

Portable Appliance Testing

Portable Appliance Testing

The Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010 (In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment) advises that "In-service testing is a necessary part of any safety program to help ensure the safety of persons using electrical equipment in the workplace. The standard specifies in-service inspection and testing protocols and criteria that satisfy these obligations, and provides a cost-effective approach to safety without jeopardizing personnel safety or involving excessive equipment downtime".

The frequency of these tests is not determined by the appliance, but by the environment in which it is used. Generally for Prolec clients, this testing comes under the 6 month rule for workshops, and once every 5 years for offices, depending upon frequency of use. We can help with deciding what needs testing and its re-test frequency.

As well as the areas above we can also offer the following:

  • Machine safety experts (CMSE/CFSAE).
  • Initial consultation to assess power requirements, distribution and switchboard requirements, co-generation considerations, harmonic mitigation
  • Project management.
  • System integration – automation platform selection, functional design, visibility requirements, remote requirements (users, support), IT requirements.
  • Motor control centre (MCC) design – motor starters, DOL, VSD, Softstart, Electronic DOL.
  • Equipment specification advice (should you be importing equipment from abroad – not all suppliers comply with NZ Electrical Standards!).
  • Electrical Schematic development (Eplan).
  • Functional Description (FD) development.
  • Software development.
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
  • Electrical installation – cable ways and supports, cabling and connections.
  • Electrical commissioning.
  • Software commissioning.
  • Electrical and functional sign off – Certificate of Compliance (COC), Electrical Safety Certificate (ESC), I/O testing
  • 24/7 breakdown and support for industrial electrical and automation requirements.
  • Hoists, gantry and Goliath crane maintenance.
  • VSD install, commissioning and servicing.
  • Industrial electrical servicing and maintenance.
  • Software engineering.
  • Electrical engineers.
  • Control board and switchboard design, construction, and installation.
  • Full panel build facility.