What we do

Automation services, end to end.

From a single PLC program to a plant-wide control system — we own the work from concept to commissioning.

01

PLC Programming & System Architecture

Structured, documented control logic for new builds and retrofits. Our engineers work across all major platforms and produce code that the next engineer can actually read.

  • Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5/SLC retrofits
  • Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300 migrations to TIA Portal
  • Schneider Modicon, Omron Sysmac, ABB AC500, Beckhoff TwinCAT
  • Structured Text, Function Block and Ladder Diagram — to your standards
02

SCADA & HMI Development

Operator interfaces designed around how plant actually runs — not vendor demo screens. High-performance HMI principles, consistent alarm philosophy and trends that earn their place on screen.

  • Ignition (Ignition Edge, Perspective, Vision)
  • AVEVA InTouch & System Platform
  • FactoryTalk View SE / ME
  • Standard alarm management to ISA-18.2 / EEMUA 191
03

MES & Manufacturing Data Integration

Connect the plant floor to the rest of the business. OEE, downtime, traceability and batch reporting — surfaced where they matter, integrated with your ERP.

  • OEE & downtime dashboards
  • Batch reporting & traceability
  • SQL, historian & OPC UA integration
  • ERP hooks (SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, MYOB)
04

Control Panel Design & Build

Custom switchboards and control panels designed, manufactured and tested in-house. Compliant to AS/NZS 61439, fully documented, and FAT-ready before they leave the workshop.

  • Schematic design in EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical
  • In-house build & wiring
  • Factory Acceptance Testing
  • Hazardous area panel construction
05

TÜV-Certified Machine Safety

Machine safety is non-negotiable. Our TÜV-certified engineers deliver risk assessments, safety circuit design, validation and guarding — built to AS/NZS 4024 from the first sketch.

  • Risk assessment & PL/SIL determination
  • Safety circuit design & validation
  • Guarding solutions & light curtain integration
  • AS/NZS 4024 documentation pack
06

IT / OT Networking

Industrial networks that are fast, segmented and defensible. We bridge plant control protocols to your enterprise IT without exposing the OT layer to outside risk.

  • Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP design
  • OPC UA gateways & data diodes
  • Industrial firewalls & DMZ design (Purdue model)
  • Managed switch configuration & ring topologies
07

System Optimisation & Energy Audits

Existing plant rarely runs at its theoretical best. We tune drives, retune PID loops and audit energy — turning small percentage gains into real annual savings.

  • PID loop tuning & control performance audits
  • VSD & motor optimisation
  • Energy audits with prioritised upgrade paths
  • OEE root-cause investigations
08

Production Machinery Support

From specifying new machinery to upgrading legacy lines, we ensure the equipment you buy actually integrates with everything else on the plant floor.

  • Pre-purchase machinery review
  • OEM line integration
  • Retrofit & modernisation roadmaps
  • Site commissioning & ramp-up support
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What does ACED NZ do?

ACED NZ is an industrial automation specialist based in Nelson, New Zealand. We deliver PLC programming, SCADA and HMI development, MES integration, custom control panel design, TÜV-certified machine safety and IT/OT networking for manufacturing, food & beverage, sawmills, refrigeration, water utilities and OEM machine builders.

Where in New Zealand do you work?

We’re based at 80 Quarantine Road, Annesbrook, Nelson and work nationwide — across Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago and the upper North Island, with project travel anywhere in NZ as required.

Which PLC platforms do you program?

Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix / MicroLogix and PLC5/SLC retrofits, Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 / TIA Portal migrations, Schneider Modicon, Omron Sysmac, ABB AC500 and Beckhoff TwinCAT — in Structured Text, Function Block and Ladder Diagram to your standards.

Do you do SCADA and HMI development in NZ?

Yes — Ignition (Edge, Perspective, Vision), AVEVA InTouch and System Platform, FactoryTalk View SE/ME. High-performance HMI principles and ISA-18.2 / EEMUA 191 alarm management baked in.

Is ACED NZ TÜV certified for machine safety?

Yes. Our automation engineers are TÜV-certified for functional machine safety, delivering risk assessments, PL/SIL determination, safety circuit design, validation and guarding to AS/NZS 4024.

How quickly can a project start?

Most projects begin with a no-obligation scoping consultation within 48 hours of contact. You’ll get a scoped path forward, indicative timeline, and a quote covering control philosophy, code, panels and commissioning.

Have a project in mind?

Talk to an automation engineer.

No sales script. We’ll engineer your project — start to finish.

Start the conversation 03 548 5871