Software is slowly replacing hardware as the most important and expensive component of modern-day manufacturing. Even though automation means for a more efficient, productive and low-cost operation, it also increases the chance of losing time and money if the software is lost when a machine breaks down.

Backing up your software is one of the smartest and safest things you can do. Don’t run the risk of losing the PLC programme or HMI/SCADA system that keeps your plant operating every day.

For over a decade, manufacturers have trusted Kontroltek to support and repair for them. We know that when hardware fails, software can be lost.

By simply having a copy of your software, you’re preventing a costly and damaging event from occurring. Kontroltek engineers are trained to minimise downtime.

Get peace of mind that your production will be back online as soon as possible.

“The HMI on a machine broke down and the integration was wiped. We tried to contact the manufacturer to purchase a new piece of software, but they had gone bust. We were down for about four days before we managed to find Kontroltek and had them reprogram it for us. We ended up asking Dan [Kontroltek Engineer] to come on-site and back up the other 10 machines just in case.”

— Engineering Manager, Packaging Manufacturer

And even if the OEM hadn’t gone bust, how long would it take them to respond to a request and send you the new piece of software? That’s days of downtime to purchase something you could have had a copy of.

It’s more than just a PLC system — every piece of equipment you use has software programmed into it. This includes your drives, inverters and HMIs.

Kontroltek engineers can carry out software backups for the following:

It’s low cost to get a software backup. Don’t risk days of downtime and thousands lost in missed production.