CHAFCO Engineering

Welcome to Chafco Consulting, your trusted partner in providing innovative engineering solutions. With a rich history and diverse experience in the industry, we have been delivering exceptional services to our clients for many years. Our portfolio includes projects in machine room control and monitoring, farm and livestock telemetry, pest capture and release monitoring, and more. We take pride in our ability to gather information from any source, from anywhere, and deliver it to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions and optimise their operations.

Our Services

At Chafco Consulting, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our expertise lies in:

*Machine and Process Control:*

With our extensive experience, we have implemented numerous systems that offer granular control over processing and automated machinery. Our solutions ensure precision, efficiency, and reliability, enabling you to streamline your operations, reduce downtime, and maximise productivity.

*Farm and Livestock Monitoring:*

We provide state-of-the-art monitoring solutions for water tanks, silos, electric fences, and other essential farm equipment. Using our online Chafco interface and compact satellite modems, you can remotely monitor these items and gain real-time insights, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing overall farm management.

*Pest and Wildlife Management:*

Our innovative pest and wildlife management solutions involve the remote monitoring of controlled pest traps using Chafco technology. Upon activation, SMS and/or email notifications are sent, enabling prompt action and effective wildlife control.

Specialist Skills

Our dedicated team of professionals specialises in the following areas:

• PLC Programming
• Ladder logic control programs
• Function block diagrams
• Custom-built and programmed MODBUS PLCs
• Schneider Electric's CitectSCADA Graphics and custom user interfaces
• Custom functions and Cicode
• Redundant IO Servers and PLCs
• Server-based programs and OS
• Web servers, HTML, XML, CSS, jscript
• SMTP Mail servers and MTA clients
• Corporate VPN services
• Perl, Python, bash script, C, C++

Notable Achievements

We are proud to have released several groundbreaking projects and updates, including:

• The new Digital Whiteboard (14.09.14)
• A reworked Perl project for a customer, enhancing flexibility and versatility in product design (02.01.13)
• The activation of a Satellite XML Interface, enabling Chafco systems to receive satellite device messages from providers such as Pivotel (15.11.12)

Our Journey

Chafco Consulting began as a small group of engineers taking on 'odd jobs' for various companies, focusing on PLC programming and online script command and control. Over time, this led to a significant number of projects for a wide range of companies. Today, Chafco Consulting boasts a diverse clientele and extensive experience in PLC programming, online server setup, configuration and maintenance, and command and control SCADA systems, including Schneider Electric's CitectSCADA.

For further information about our services, experience, and expertise, please do not hesitate to contact our team at Yackandandah, VIC via info@chafco.com.au. We look forward to working with you and providing the best engineering solutions for your business.