Unlock the Power of IoT with SENSE™

Your Tailored Solution for Smart Operations

Battery Management | Data Logging | Energy Management | Environmental Monitoring | Automation

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SENSE™

Empowering Industries with Excellence:
Penbro Kelnick, a Leading Supplier of Specialized Electrical Products

Established in 1951, Penbro Kelnick has emerged as a highly successful and leading supplier of specialized electrical products, making significant contributions to the Railway, Telecommunications, and Mining sectors. Over the years, our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has propelled us to the forefront of the industry.

In 2015, recognizing the potential for growth and to ensure alignment with world-class standards, the decision was made to welcome an international partner onboard. As a result, the renowned Italian Telema Group acquired Penbro Kelnick, marking a transformative milestone in our journey.

Embracing this change, we embarked on a new direction to capitalize on our strengths and chart a path towards a promising future. With a more streamlined product strategy and rigorous business processes, we have honed our focus to deliver unparalleled solutions to our valued customers.

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SENSE™ IoT ecosystem — Things, Gateway, Cloud and Services architecture

SENSE™ Platform Architecture

Discover SENSE™, Penbro's versatile IoT solution. Capture and interpret diverse sensor data through multiple protocols. Enhance operations, boost efficiency, and drive growth with our tailored technology. Embrace the future with SENSE™.

SENSE™ Things
Peripherals & Sensors
Energy
Temperature
Pressure
Motion
Airflow
Humidity
Gateways
Data Acquisition & Preprocessing
1 Layer Alarming & Visualisation
Protocol Translation
Edge Analytics
Security Layer
Data Storage

Local Storage Server

SENSE™ Cloud
Visualisation
Statistics
Alarming
Analytics
Reporting
Security Layer
Data

Penbro Servers

SENSE™ Services
On Site Support & Maintenance
Integrations
Designs
Reporting
Services

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Sense™

Things

With SENSE™ Things, the possibilities are endless. The user can load dedicated software applications or models on the SENSE™ Gateways to use it as a Battery Management System, Data Logger, Energy Monitor, Motion Monitor, and more. The product provides alarms and automation that can be set in the various available applications or custom made for specific functions. This makes SENSE™ an incredibly versatile and customizable product for a wide range of IoT applications.

SENSE™ Gateway device

Battery Management System | Data Logger | Energy Monitor | Motion Monitor

Benefits

Incredibly versatile and customizable product for a wide range of IoT applications.

Alarm

Automation

Sense™

Services

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

Our skilled data analysts leverage advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to interpret vast amounts of IoT-generated data. Gain valuable insights for data-driven decision-making, enhanced operational efficiency, and new growth opportunities.

Integrations and Designs

Integrations and Designs

Our experts design and implement scalable IoT architectures, seamlessly integrating solutions into your existing infrastructure. Get customised IoT solutions that precisely fit your unique requirements.

On-Site Support & Maintenance

On-Site Support & Maintenance

Our dedicated support team ensures smooth IoT operations with proactive monitoring and prompt troubleshooting. Minimise downtime and maximise performance with reliable on-site support.

Reporting

Reporting

Stay informed with real-time data visualisation and comprehensive reporting. Monitor your IoT network's performance, identify improvement areas, and optimise resource allocation for better results.

Sense™

Models and Industry Sectors

BMS
EMS
Data Logging
Environmental
Automation

Markets Served

Industry Sectors

Railway Railway
Telecoms Telecoms
Utilities Utilities
Mining Mining
Industrial Industrial

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Leverage the full power of SENSE™ to monitor, analyse, and optimise your mission-critical operations. Join the growing number of businesses already transforming with Penbro Kelnick's IoT solutions.

Why SENSE™

Key Benefits

SENSE™ Key Benefits
Endless Possibilities

Endless Possibilities

Load dedicated software applications or models onto SENSE™ Gateways to use as a Battery Management System, Data Logger, Energy Monitor, Motion Monitor, and more.

Customisable Automation

Customisable Automation

Enjoy alarms and automation that can be set in various applications or custom-made for specific functions, providing you with unparalleled versatility.

Ideal for Industries

Ideal for Industries

Peripherals & Sensors offer additional modules for large data storage and intrinsic safety layers, making it perfect for industrial applications that prioritize safety, reliability, and performance.

Extendable Range

Extendable Range

Connect additional modules like Sigfox, LoRa, and GSM to easily transmit data from remote sites, allowing you to monitor and control operations from anywhere.

Applications

Use Cases

SENSE™ is deployed across diverse industries where mission-critical data drives operational excellence.

SENSE™ Use Cases overview
Railway

Train Power & Performance Monitoring

Monitor traction power consumption, battery health, and environmental conditions across your entire rolling stock fleet in real time.

Telecommunications

Remote Site Energy Management

Track generator fuel, battery backup status, and site environmental data for remote telecom towers — preventing costly outages before they happen.

Mining

Shaft Equipment Surveillance

Continuous monitoring of conveyor belts, pumps, ventilation, and electrical equipment to maintain safety and maximise uptime underground.

Industrial

Factory Floor Automation Insights

Aggregate data from PLCs, drives, and sensors across production lines for live OEE tracking, predictive maintenance, and energy savings.

Utilities

Grid & Distribution Monitoring

Capture voltage, current, and power quality data at substations and distribution points to detect anomalies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Data Centres

Infrastructure Health & Cooling

Monitor server inlet temperatures, UPS state, cooling efficiency, and power density to protect critical assets and reduce energy costs.

Real-World Performance

SENSE™ in the Field

Live data from actual SENSE™ deployments — monitoring AC systems and energy behaviour in real industrial environments.

AC New Look — SENSE™ EMS
Normal AC — SENSE™ Monitoring

It just makes SENSE™

The complete IoT platform built for the real demands of mission-critical environments.

Scalable by Design

Start with a single site. Scale to thousands of nodes. SENSE™ grows with your operation.

Cloud or On-Premise

Deploy to Penbro's secure cloud infrastructure or keep everything on-site — your choice.

Local Support

Backed by Penbro Kelnick's South African engineering team with decades of industrial expertise.

The Future is Smart

Unlock Endless Possibilities

With IoT, your business can tap into the power of connected devices, sensors, and data to revolutionize operations and decision-making. Imagine seamless automation, real-time insights, and optimized processes.

Enhance Operations

Real-time visibility across every asset, site, and system — driving smarter, data-driven operational decisions.

Boost Efficiency
Drive Growth

Customer

Support

Our experienced engineers are here to work with you and provide customised solutions.

We understand that every application is unique, and our team is dedicated to finding the best possible solution for your requirements. Benefit from exceptional customer service and collaborative assistance throughout the selection process.

SENSE™ product components

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Start your IoT journey with Penbro Kelnick today. Our team of engineers will design a tailored SENSE™ solution that fits your exact operational requirements.

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