Process Control and Automation

In 1991 the sole Australian agency for Shinko Technos Instruments was gained as part of a strategic plan to diversify into the Temperature Controls market. Shinko design and manufacture Process Controllers, Indicators, Chart Recorders and Sensors specialising in temperature measurement and control. More recently Fastron has been appointed distributor for Crouzet Automation who manufacture a wide range of easy to use Mini PLC's, HMI's, Timers, and Protection Relays suited to a wider range of automation applications including access control, lighting control, solar tracking to name a few.

In 2020 Fastron Electronics plan to launch their own range of PID Temperature Controllers. After lack of innovation from Shinko and a drop in the quality of the Shinko product since the retirement of CEO Hideo Kitigawa, the decision was made to develop our own range in partnership with a reputable overseas controller manufacturer. This strategy offers more flexibility with regards to our sales territory, and allows us to give our customers more certainty we can supply well into the future. Most importantly this change ensures Fastron and their distributors maintain competitive in the Process Control market.

These products are complimented by Crydom's Solid State Relay I/O modules, LEM's range of Process Current Voltage Transducers and Alish's Process Indicators/Monitors. 

Fastron also continue to develop its second generation OZtherm Thyristor (SCR) Controllers and Signal Conditioners which have been well accepted for their reliability and ruggedness. 

More than 6000 OZtherm power Controllers are or have been in operation world wide. Fastron has the ability to supply the complete temperature control package to your requirements. This can include the Thermocouples/RTD's, the Temperature Controller or PLC, and the SCR/Controllers or Solid State Relays as piece parts, or incorporated into a fully integrated control cubicle. 

Sensors Probes and Transducers

• Thermocouples and RTD Sensors
• Plastic Industry Thermocouples (Spring bayonet cap 1 or 2 pin)
• Type R and Type S Thermocouples
• Flanges and Fittings
• Vehicle Exhaust Temperature Sensors
• Infra-red Sensors
• AC/DC Current and Voltage Transducers
• AC/DC Hall Effect OEM current probes

Process Controllers

• Temperature & Process Controllers
• A wide range of digital and analogue controllers are available from stock. Multi-point Temperature Control Systems
• TFT Screen Temperature Controllers (8 point)
• Low cost 8 Point Chart Recorder (TFT Screen)
• Hot Runner Temperature Controllers
• 8 point RS485 Card (OEM) Customisable for almost any TC, or Pt100 RTD Sensor

Power Controllers

• Thyristor (SCR) Phase Angle & Burst Controllers (Electronics plus Solid State Switches) 
• Solid State Relay Based Phase Angle & Burst Controllers (Integrated and Controller + SSR versions)
• Voltage Regulators for Instrumentation

Solid State Relays

• 3 Phase Solid State Relays
• 3 Phase Solid State Relays on Heatsink
• Solid State Relays - Panel Mount
• Solid State Relays - PCB Mount
• Solid State Relays and Heatsink
• Heatsink for Solid State Relay 
• Solid State Contactors (AC and DC) & Solid State Switches
• Solid State Relays (PCB and Panel Mount)
• Fuses for Solid State Relays

Relay and Contactors

• Slimline and Standard Relays and Sockets
• DC Contactors (Includes IP67 & IP67K Range)
• Capacitor Duty Contactors Suitable for Power factor Correction

Timers and Time Relays

• Time Relays (Iskra and Fastron OEM)
• Crouzet Din Rail and Panel Mount Timers (9999hours) Single and Dual Channel
• Astronomical Time Switches
• Dual Channel Hour/Weekly/Yearly Timers

Encoders

• Sensata, BEI Sensors, Kavilco Encoders for demanding utilities applicatons

Indicators, Meters & Recorders

• Digital Process Indicators and Meters (Process variables with selectable inputs and alarms)
• Digital Chart Recorders with TFT Screen

Mini PLC's, HMI Touch Screens, Timers, DC Motors

• Mini PLC's and HMI Touch Screens
• Miniature Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and HMI Touch Screens
• Performance Series HMI with in built VNC server
• 3 distinct ranges available with different combinations of analogue, and digital inputs and outputs.
• Intuitive Crouzet Touch visual Programming Software FBD or Ladder Logic

• Monitoring Relays
• Din Mount, Loop Power Supplies, Signal Conditioners, DC Motors, Encoders
• Digital and Analogue Timers, Light, Water & Immersion Sensors