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PLC, HMI & automation

Engineering, control software and visualisation for your machine or installation.

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PLC, HMI & automation

Quality in planning, engineering and manufacturing


Datalink develops and manufactures customer-specific control cabinets, controls and automation solutions for industry, machine building, railway technology, energy supply and infrastructure installations. From the concept phase through engineering, manufacturing and commissioning to documentation and approval, you receive all services from a single source.


As an independent engineering and manufacturing partner, we develop cost-effective, reliable solutions matched precisely to your requirements. We combine modern hardware engineering, PLC programming and control cabinet manufacturing into a high-performance complete system.

Our services

  • Control cabinet and control system manufacturing to customer specifications
  • Engineering and project planning for automation solutions
  • Electrical diagrams using ECSCAD
  • PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal and S7 controllers
  • HMI and visualisation solutions
  • EMC-compliant control cabinet design
  • Thermal and power-loss calculations
  • Risk analyses and Performance Level (PL) and SIL calculations
  • Lightning and surge-protection concepts
  • Material selection and procurement management
  • FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) und SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
  • On-site installation, commissioning and support
  • Preparation of technical documentation

Control cabinet solutions for industry and automation


Our control cabinets and controls are developed and manufactured for a wide range of applications. These include machine controls, power distribution, infrastructure projects, railway applications, tunnel installations, test rigs and industrial automation installations.
During project planning, we already consider ease of maintenance, expandability, EMC requirements, lightning protection, surge protection and the long-term availability of components. This creates durable, reliable solutions for demanding applications.


Safety and standards compliance

Safety and reliability are central to every installation. Our solutions are developed, tested and documented with the relevant standards and safety requirements in mind. We support customers in areas including:

  • EN 61439 low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
  • Machinery directives and safety concepts
  • Performance Level (PL) and SISTEMA calculations
  • SIL assessments and risk analyses
  • EMC and protection concepts
  • Lightning and surge-protection systems
  • Enclosure climate control and protection ratings
  • Electrical safety and protective measures


PLC, HMI and automation


Alongside control cabinet manufacturing, Datalink develops complete automation solutions including PLC programming, visualisation and commissioning. We implement controls with Siemens TIA Portal, S7-1200, S7-1500 and fail-safe controllers (Safety Integrated). Our specialists have experience with Siemens TIA Portal, S7-1200, S7-1500, WinCC, Safety Integrated, ET200SP and complex networking and communication structures for industrial installations.


User-friendly HMI and SCADA solutions enable intuitive operation, monitoring and diagnostics of your installations and machines.


Your benefits

  • Development, software and control cabinet manufacturing from a single source
  • Over 20 years of experience in automation and industrial electronics
  • Engineering, manufacturing and commissioning from a single source
  • Personal contacts in Switzerland
  • Modern PLC, HMI and automation solutions
  • Experience in infrastructure, railway, tunnel and industrial projects
  • Support from the idea to series production and maintenance
  • Long-term support, service and assistance

Your partner for modern control and automation solutions


Whether it involves machine controls, power distribution, an infrastructure project, a railway installation, tunnel controls or a lightning protection system, Datalink supports you from the initial idea through engineering and manufacturing to a fully operational installation.


Contact us for a non-binding consultation — we develop the right control, switching system and automation solution for your application.

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