Nelspruit · Reg. 2024/511489/07 · Proudly South African

Smart
Irrigation
& Energy
Control

PLC-based pump automation, VSD panels, and AI-assisted monitoring — engineered and commissioned in-house for South African agriculture.

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RS485Modbus PLC Integration
24/7Remote Monitoring
100%Offline-Capable Platform
AtlasAI Fault Diagnostics
Parthenon irrigation monitoring
2024 Est. Nelspruit
Who we are

Automation engineers
rooted in
agriculture

Parthenon Automation is a proudly South African company specialising in power management, irrigation automation, and smart infrastructure for the agricultural sector. We're based on a farm outside Nelspruit — we understand the problems because we live in the same environment as our clients.

Every system we deliver is engineered, built, and commissioned in-house. When something needs attention, you speak directly to the engineer who designed it. No call centres. No outsourced support.

  • Full-scope delivery: design, fabrication, commissioning & support
  • PLC + VSD integration via RS485 Modbus — no proprietary lock-in
  • Atlas AI monitoring embedded in every installation
  • Offline-first architecture — works when connectivity doesn't
  • Service Level Agreements available from R5,500/month
What we do

End-to-end
automation &
energy systems

From the breaker panel to the software dashboard — one team, one scope, zero handoff gaps. We handle design, fabrication, programming, commissioning and ongoing support.

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Irrigation
Automation

PLC-controlled pump stations with VSD speed management, pressure protection, and real-time flow metering via Modbus RS485.

Pump ControlFlow MeteringPressureLevel SensingFertigation

SCADA &
Remote Monitoring

Custom dashboard with satellite field mapping, live PLC signal display, and historical data logging. Offline-capable. Works anywhere.

Live DashboardField MappingData LoggingGSM Alerts

Panel
Fabrication

Custom MCC and control panels with 3-phase MCCBs, ABB soft starters, DOL starters, and smart load control. Built and documented in-house.

VSD PanelsSoft StartersLoad ControlPanel A/C

IoT &
Telemetry

WiFi TCP/IP, GSM, and embedded PC solutions for remote sites. Pressure transducers, pulse water meters, level and temperature sensors.

4–20mAPulse MetersWireless IoTEmbedded PCs

Diesel
Generators

Installation, automation, maintenance, and after-sales support for diesel generator sets. Integrated with existing load management infrastructure.

InstallationAutomationMaintenanceAfter-sales

Infrastructure
& Maintenance

Maintenance, repairs, and construction of agricultural, commercial, and residential infrastructure. Shade solutions, waterproofing, civil works.

Shade NettingWaterproofingCivil WorksRepairs
SLA Package
Monthly Package

Service Level
Agreement (SLA)
Protect Your System

Keep your irrigation system running month after month. Includes monthly inspection, preventative maintenance, panel cleaning, system backups, and fault detection & reporting.

  • Monthly system inspection & preventative maintenance
  • Panel cleaning, system backups & fault reporting
  • R1,000/month maintenance credit — rolls over if unused
R5,500 /month ex VAT
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Real installations

Built by us.
Running in
the field.

Every system engineered, fabricated, and commissioned in-house. These are actual Parthenon installations — not stock photography.

Pump station install
Pump Station Install
MCC panel
MCC & VSD Panel
Fertigation system
Fertigation System
Control panel detail
Panel Build Detail
PLC cabinet
PLC Control Cabinet
AI-Assisted Operations

Meet
Atlas
Your On-Farm
AI Engineer

Atlas is embedded directly in your Parthenon dashboard. It reads live PLC data, identifies faults before they cause damage, and advises your team — offline-capable, zero cloud dependency.

  • Proactive fault detection

    Catches anomalies in pressure curves, flow rates and VSD performance before equipment fails and calls are needed.

  • Read-only by design

    Atlas monitors and advises. It never touches your controls without explicit engineer approval. Safe by architecture.

  • Offline-first architecture

    Runs on-premise. No cloud dependency. Your operational data stays on your farm, always accessible.

  • Three audiences, one system

    Simplified view for operators, detailed diagnostics for technicians, operational summaries for farm managers.

atlas — pump_station_2 · live diagnostics
// Atlas v1.0 — read-only diagnostic mode // Connecting RS485 Modbus bus... atlas> run diagnostics --station PS2 Reading AF9 register........ 47.3 Hz Pressure transducer......... 4.2 bar Setpoint (configured)....... 4.5 bar Flow pulse counter.......... 38.1 m³/h Flow baseline (30d avg)..... 41.2 m³/h Motor temp.................. 62°C ✓ atlas> analyze --verbose ✓ VSD running within normal range ✓ Motor temperature nominal ✓ Comms health: good (0 missed polls) ⚠ Flow 7.5% below 30-day baseline Possible emitter blockage — Line 3 Confidence: 84% · similar to event 2024-03-12 → Recommended: inspect GPS block C4–C6 → No immediate shutdown required atlas>
The team

You speak directly
to the
engineer

No call centres. No account managers. When you contact Parthenon, you reach the person who designed and built your system.

Marcel Naude
Marcel Naude
Engineering & Sales Director
062 762 9098 marcel@parthenon.co.za
Judy Naude
Judy Naude
Accounts & Administration
065 845 1907 accounts@parthenon.co.za
Andre Peterson
Andre Peterson
Technical Specialist
078 571 5296 andre@parthenon.co.za
Let's talk

Ready to
automate your
farm?

We'll arrange a no-obligation site assessment and give you a clear technical scope before any commitment.

Phone / WhatsApp

062 762 9098 — Marcel078 571 5296 — Andre

Email

info@parthenon.co.zamarcel@parthenon.co.za

Address

Farm F2, Rooiuitsig, SchagenNelspruit, Mpumalanga 1201

Hours

Mon–Fri: 07:00 – 17:00Sat: 08:00 – 13:00
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