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Control Systems

Control Systems
Mater Hospital machine

Overview

Control systems are the brains behind every reliable generator installation — coordinating start-up, synchronisation, load sharing, and protection.

AC Automation designs and builds bespoke control systems on ComAp and Deep Sea Electronics platforms, from single-set AMF panels to multi-asset Power Management Control Systems.

Every system is engineered, built, configured, and commissioned in-house — by engineers who understand both the controllers and the equipment they manage.

Benefits

Bespoke Design

Every control system designed around the specific assets, topology, and operational needs of your site.

Multi-Asset Coordination

From single generators to multi-asset architectures coordinating generators, transformers, BESS, and bus couplers.

Trusted Platforms

Built on ComAp and Deep Sea Electronics — proven controllers used worldwide in critical applications.

End-to-End In-House

Design, panel build, configuration, HMI graphics, and commissioning — every stage delivered by our own engineers.

Scalable Architecture

From compact AMF panels to full Power Management Control Systems — scaled to your operational complexity.

Ongoing Support

Aftercare and modifications available as your site, operational needs, or equipment evolves over time.

Features

  • AMF, synchronising, mains-parallel, and PMCS architectures supported
  • Built on ComAp (InteliGen, InteliMains, InteliPro, InteliVision) and Deep Sea Electronics platforms
  • Bespoke HMI design and graphical interfaces tailored to each site
  • Full in-house design, panel build, controller configuration, and site commissioning
  • Integration with site SCADA, BMS, and broader electrical infrastructure
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Mater Hospital machine

Discuss Your Project

Whether you’re scoping a new generator installation, upgrading legacy controls, or integrating multiple electrical assets through a single platform, every control system project starts with a conversation. Our engineers will help you scope the topology, choose the right platform, and design a system that fits your site’s operational and resilience needs.

Get in touch to discuss your project — from initial concept through to commissioning and beyond.

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Why Choose Us

A control system is only as good as the engineers who design it. Over more than three decades, AC Automation has engineered control systems for generators, switchgear, and electrical infrastructure across some of Northern Ireland’s most demanding sectors — healthcare, utilities, government, and beyond. That accumulated experience shapes every system we deliver.

We pair that experience with industry-leading platforms — ComAp and Deep Sea Electronics — proven worldwide in mission-critical applications. Combined with in-house panel build, configuration, and commissioning, the result is control systems that perform reliably from day one.

Our reviews

Hear first-hand from our incredible community of customers.

AC Automation has been a long-standing contract partner to NI Water for over 10 years.  Providing goods and services 24/7, which includes planned and remedial maintenance.  They provide generator hire and have provided support during major incidents.Their work helps keep our generator fleet available and well maintained, supporting the delivery of services to our customers.
AC Automation provides expert servicing and maintenance across our generator and electrical infrastructure, with a depth of capability spanning LV and HV systems and SCADA control. Their SCADA project at Belfast City Hospital has transformed how we manage our electrical estate and is now being replicated across the Trust.The team — from senior leadership through to the field engineers — are exceptional, and we are always treated as a priority customer.
AC Automation have provided Generator and associated Control Systems servicing, maintenance and repairs, together with new installations for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Hospitals and Healthcare facilities for over 10 years. Their professionalism and ability to respond 24/7 provides us with confidence and reassurance that we can ensure continuity of essential critical infrastructure. AC Automation bring exceptional technical expertise and experience, are reliable and a welcome team member to solve problems at critical times.
AC Automation have provided the BHSCT with exceptional generator maintenance and control system development for over 20 years. Their technical expertise, reliability, and proactive support have ensured the resilience and continuity of our critical infrastructure. We highly value their professionalism and trust them as a key partner in maintaining essential services.

Why Choose Us

Backed by over 35 years of experience, our own in-house engineering team and trusted specialist partners give clients a single point of contact across their wider power infrastructure.

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