Key Takeaways
- Hyderabad plants use PLCs for process skids, utilities and machine control, with Citect SCADA for plant monitoring.
- We supply Schneider Electric Modicon controllers as an authorised partner, plus Rtelligent RX3U, RX8U and RM500 PLCs.
- Process skids need analogue inputs and PID loops; pharma machines need pulse outputs or EtherCAT motion.
- We also build PLC control panels and supply the HMIs, drives and transmitters around the controller.
Two kinds of PLC work dominate Hyderabad. In the bulk drug and formulation plants of Jeedimetla, Patancheru, Bollaram and Genome Valley, controllers run process skids and utilities: solvent recovery, reactor sequences, purified water generation, CIP and effluent treatment. In the machinery workshops of Kukatpally, Cherlapally and Nacharam, PLCs run the motion and sequences of fillers, cappers and cartoners. RB Automation is a PLC supplier in Hyderabad for both, shipping Modicon and Rtelligent controllers from Ahmedabad and helping choose the platform by phone, WhatsApp and email.
Controllers Available to Hyderabad Customers
Schneider Electric Modicon and supervision
Our authorised Schneider Electric partnership covers Modicon process controllers such as the M340, machine controllers for OEM equipment, distributed I/O and Modicon motion control. For operators we supply Harmony HMIs including the GTO and ET6, and for plant monitoring Citect SCADA. More on the Schneider PLC page.
Rtelligent machine controllers
- RX3U: a compact pulse-output PLC for fillers and cappers with a few stepper or servo axes.
- RX8U small PLC with 8-axis pulse output and expansion I/O.
- RM500/510 PLC and motion controller with EtherCAT, programmed in CODESYS 3.5.
- Card-type remote I/O, linked into an EtherCAT network through the REC1 coupler.
PLC and HMI in one unit
The MX3G-43C-22MT and MX3G-70C-48MT combine a PLC with a touch screen, a compact option for small skids and benchtop machines; the PLC-HMI combo page compares them.
Process PLCs for Bulk Drug and Utility Systems
A process skid in a Hyderabad API plant reads pressure, temperature and level transmitters, runs PID loops for jacket temperature or vacuum, drives pumps and agitators through VFDs, and sequences valves through each batch step. That calls for plenty of analogue inputs, stable loop control, good alarm handling and a link to SCADA for trends and batch records. Modicon process controllers with Citect SCADA are built for this kind of work.
Machine PLCs for Pharma Equipment
A filler or cartoner needs fast scan times, high-speed pulse outputs or EtherCAT for its servo and stepper axes, and an HMI for recipes. A pulse-type PLC such as the RX3U suits machines with a few axes; the RM500 suits multi-axis machines with tight synchronisation. For more on this, read choosing a PLC and HMI for pharma machinery.
Choosing a Controller
- Count I/O: digital and analogue, today and with a margin for changes.
- Define motion: how many axes, and whether pulses or EtherCAT will command them.
- Map communication: which drives, HMIs and SCADA systems the PLC must talk to, and over which protocol.
- Think about records: pharma customers often want alarms and batch data logged in SCADA.
- Respect the plant standard: many sites keep one platform for spares and programming skills.
- Plan expansion: remote I/O can add points without rebuilding the main panel.
Unsure where the PLC ends and SCADA begins? Read PLC vs SCADA.
Panels and System Integration
If you need the panel as well, our custom control panel team can build it around the controller, together with the drives and instruments it connects to. Related reading: the Hyderabad VFD guide and the Hyderabad pressure transmitter guide.
Controller Options Compared
| Controller | Brand | Typical Hyderabad use |
|---|---|---|
| Modicon M340 process controller | Schneider Electric | Reactor sequences, solvent recovery, utilities |
| Modicon industrial machine controller | Schneider Electric | OEM machines standardised on Schneider |
| Modicon motion controller | Schneider Electric | Machines with several coordinated axes |
| Citect SCADA | Schneider Electric | Plant-wide monitoring, trends and alarm history |
| RX3U pulse-type PLC | Rtelligent | Fillers and cappers with a few stepper or servo axes |
| RX8U small PLC | Rtelligent | Machines needing up to eight pulse axes |
| RM500/510 with EtherCAT | Rtelligent | Cartoners and multi-axis packaging lines |
| MX3G PLC-HMI combo | PLC-HMI combo | Small skids and benchtop machines |
Process Skid vs Packaging Machine
| Need | Process skid | Packaging machine |
|---|---|---|
| Main signals | Analogue inputs from transmitters, valve outputs | Digital I/O, pulse outputs or EtherCAT |
| Control focus | PID loops, sequences, interlocks | Fast scan, motion, recipes |
| Operator interface | HMI plus SCADA trends and alarm logs | HMI with recipe screens |
| Surrounding devices | Transmitters, VFDs, control valves | Servo and stepper drives, sensors |
A Typical PLC Application in Hyderabad
Consider a typical solvent recovery skid in a bulk drug plant at Kazipally. The PLC reads temperature at the column top and bottom, pressure and vacuum on the condenser line and level in the reboiler and receivers. It runs PID loops on the steam valve and the vacuum system, starts the reflux and transfer pumps through VFDs, and stops the skid if a level or pressure limit is crossed. A panel HMI shows the process at the skid, while Citect SCADA in the control room records every run. Compare that with a capping machine from a Kukatpally workshop, which might get by with a small pulse PLC commanding three motors plus a recipe screen. Tell us which of the two your project looks like, and the choice of controller narrows quickly.
Where PLC Projects Go Wrong
- Buying exactly today's I/O count with no spare points.
- Choosing a machine PLC for a process skid that needs many analogue loops.
- Ignoring the protocols of the HMIs, drives and SCADA already on site.
- Adding another PLC brand to a plant that has standardised on one.
- Forgetting how alarms and batch data will reach the SCADA system.
Information for a PLC Quotation
- Digital and analogue I/O count
- How many axes move, and on which drives
- Communication needs: Modbus, Ethernet or EtherCAT
- HMI and SCADA requirements
- Brand preference, whether you need the panel built, and quantity
Why Hyderabad Customers Choose RB Automation
Holding both an authorised Schneider Electric partnership and the Rtelligent technical partnership means we can suggest a Modicon platform where a plant has standardised on Schneider, or a cost-effective Rtelligent controller for OEM machines. Selection help is given by phone, WhatsApp and email from Ahmedabad, and the dispatch date is confirmed with the quotation. Motion, drive and instrument families for the city are on the Hyderabad automation supplier page.
Conclusion
Whether it runs a solvent recovery skid or a blister line, the right PLC follows from the I/O, the motion, the network and the plant's standard. Send those details to RB Automation and we will propose a suitable Schneider or Rtelligent controller and ship it to Hyderabad.
Looking for a quote in Hyderabad? Contact RB Automation at +91 8511104864, WhatsApp +91 9898739737 or email contact@rbautomate.com. We call back Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which PLCs do you supply to Hyderabad?
We supply Schneider Electric Modicon process, machine and motion controllers and distributed I/O, Rtelligent RX3U, RX8U and RM500/510 controllers, remote I/O, the REC1 EtherCAT coupler and MX3G PLC-HMI combo units, shipped from our Ahmedabad base.
Is RB Automation an authorised Schneider Electric partner?
Yes. RB Automation is an authorised Schneider Electric partner and supplies Modicon PLCs, Altivar drives, Harmony HMIs and Citect SCADA, which customers in Hyderabad can order from us.
Which PLC suits a process skid in a bulk drug plant?
A controller with enough analogue inputs, PID loops and SCADA connectivity, such as a Modicon process controller with Citect SCADA. Share the I/O list and the instruments and we will recommend a configuration.
Do you build PLC control panels?
Yes. RB Automation builds PLC control panels and customised automation solutions, and supplies the drives, HMIs and transmitters that go with them.
What is the price of a PLC in Hyderabad?
There is no fixed price list. The price depends on the brand, I/O count, communication, expansion modules and quantity. Use the form on this page, call +91 8511104864 or email contact@rbautomate.com for a quotation.
Mr. Gaurav Patel
Managing Director, RB Automation, Ahmedabad
A visionary industrial leader, Gaurav Patel has steered RB Automation since 2013 as a trusted manufacturer, trader, and importer of premium automation and sensing solutions. Under his leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering precision-engineered flow meters, pressure transmitters, proximity sensors, stepper motors, and AC drives across electrical and engineering industries nationwide. His commitment to quality, ethical business practices, and client-centric approach has earned RB Automation a vast and loyal customer base.
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