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“A1D1-X timer took the entire country by storm”

Electronic Automa-tion Private Lim-

ited (EAPL) designed and manufactured its first electronic timer called A1D1 in the year 1984, which revolu-tionised the sutomation market. The company has since indigenously developed and man-ufactured electronic timers, energy manage-ment system, annun-ciators, temperature controllers and power supplies. Madhav Ka-mat, Chairman & MD, responded to the IPF Questionnaire. Excerpts… What was the vision that inspired you to launch the A1D1 in 1984?

The question focuses on the choice of products that a company could make. When many of the smaller companies start manu-facturing, they target the products or services that are focused to a small group of buyers like one segment of the industry or sub-contract for a big organisation. It may be catering to a local area or aimed at one particular process industry.

You can transparently see in this process,

eats away the smaller one. While starting the industry, our vision was absolutely clear that India is our market with 1 billion inhabitants. With this broad vision, the products had to be perfect and arrangements needed to be made to reach the far end of the country with a matching connectivity of dealers and sub-dealers. The competency is another factor.

Timing is a fundamental physical parame-ter, which we recognised. There were no major players who could make this as a sustainable growth potential. There was an opportunity to take up mass production – naturally economy

that goes with volume manufacturing and opportunity it pro-vides for perfecting the product. This is precisely which pulled us towards the selec-tion of timers not only for automation, but in-numerably large num-ber of applications like motor controls, agri-culture, energy saving and so on. A1D1 timer was chosen to estab-

way of thinking.Was it easy to con-vince the market?

Was there a market?

The clientele was initially apprehensive of the fact how a compact electronic timer could replace a bulky mechanical pneumatic timer but as the days passed by, this darkness of belief was dispelled when users saw the advantages it gave to them. Demand for vari-ation started pouring in, resulting into number

conceived in the country.What is the product range today? What are the applications?

In line with our vision, we have multiplied our products, viz., timers and its by-products in the instrumentation line. Annunciators, temperature controllers, monitoring devices, energy meters and time switches are few of the complimentary products that have also found place in our product basket. All these products are mainly used as panel accessories for varied functions.What are the customer benefits?

Our instruments designed with latest technology of controllers, are manufactured by high speed robotic pick and place SMD ma-chines and computerised soldering techniques

- Madhav Kamat, Chairman & MD, EAPL

Mr Madhav Kamat, Chairman & MD, EAPL

of this product is, it could be operated from 24 V AC/DC to 240 V AC/220 V DC. This

people to design such a product and it’s copied all over the world after that. I repeat even the big industries didn’t shy away from copying, as we could not afford to get the patent!How optimistic are you about ‘Make In India’?

The policy of consolidating many indus-

will help the entrepreneur to steer the company in decision making process.

As far as taxes are concerned, it will be good to levy taxes at one point single tax. This will reduce paper work, additional process time. Seeing all these changes we as a MSME are quite optimistic about the government’s attitude.As a strong votary of ethics and morality in business, do you believe the government has to do more for transparency to facilitate business?

Transparency in the business is a healthy sign of growth. In business, manufacturers, dealers and government can work as partners than adversaries. The new government has touched this point but in the process of im-plementing, we will have to see how effective it is.

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which assures a very good and consistent qual-ity to the product.

The customer has an option to buy most of his panel requirements at one place. The

manufactured products conforming to inter-national standards, to buy the same at a very economical price and help our country in increasing its foreign exchange reserve. They can look forward in getting constant pre sales and after sales technical support.

More ever, ISO recognition, CSA approval -

dence in using our products. Last, but not the least, our group compa-

nies helps us in maintaining the quality of vital components like relays and enclosures. What, in your view is the scope for automa-tion in power distribution today and its implication?

As the world is reeling under power crisis both in terms of quantity and quality, we feel that the next generation industries will be driven to automation to minimise power losses and distribute quality power. This is possible through instrumentation of data logging and energy monitoring systems.Any breakthrough product launch that made a real difference?

Launch of our A1D1-X timer took the entire country by storm. The main feature

Electronic Timers Tachometers Counters Temperature Controllers Time Switch Phase Monitoring Device SMPS Annunciator Energy Meters

Quarterly Newsletter - January 2015Issue 1Vol. 10

From The MD's Desk

Summer vacations at Karwar, my hometown had a very soothing effect on us after the hectic months of study and examinations. When ever I think of them, a cascade of memories gush in.

This incident took place one summer day when I was about 20 years old. My father used to tell me to go to the beach to learn swimming in the sea. That day I decided to take his advice. The previous night I had made all the preparations for going to the beach for swimming. I was quite tense about

waking up early and reaching the seashore before our swimming teacher arrived. So before I went to sleep I kept telling myself that I had to wake up by five. Suddenly I woke up from deep sleep, had a wash, got ready, picked up the bag, closed the door from outside and set off. It was quite cool outside and the breeze was silky.

The road to the seashore, which was about one kilometer from our house, was normally busy. However that day it was deserted except for some stray dogs. When I reached the beach there was nobody there either. I stood at an elevated position on the shore and looked around. The air was invigorating, cool and moist, the moonlight cast a magical glow on the sand making it look silver and the waves danced to a musical tune. I didn’t know how or why I felt, my body dissolving into the night.

Just as I was in a deep reverie, a couple of policemen appeared on the scene.

“Who are you? And why are you loitering here at this time of the night” they asked sternly.

I told them that I had come for my swimming lesson and expressed my surprise that there were nobody here.

One of the policeman asked, “Do you know what time it is?”

I told him, “I am usually up by 4.15 a.m. and I get ready to go for a walk on the beach. That is my normal routine, but today I have come for a swimming class.”

The policeman showed me his wristwatch and to my surprise it was only 3.45 a.m. I smiled and felt very foolish. I thanked them for helping me and started walking back home. I was at a T junction where I had to take a right turn so I could see to the end of the road. As I approached my house I noticed four men busy trying to steal firewood from the open yard of our neighbour’s house.

Since I was only a teenager, I didn’t dare to start any conversation with them. One of them saw me and alerted the others. They stopped what they were doing and stared at me. Knowing my limitations, I stood there for about two minutes, silently.

Seeing my calm composure they must have realized that I was not a threat to them. They took out their beedis and began to smoke. I decided at that moment that I would not go anywhere without looking at my watch first and checking the time.

One principle I learnt from this incident is to keep calm and silent when confronted with a potentially dangerous situation. Silence is sharper weapon than words. It is better not to get into an argument when tempers are high. If one remains neutral and silent, no angry words are exchanged. One can put one’s point across convincingly in a calm atmosphere. Besides, one is not the judge of the world, not even of the community.

Madhav Kamat

Managing Director

The Dual source Energy Meter expands the range of application of energy management devices to residential apartments, shopping complexes, malls, Industrial establishments etc. This device enables Energy monitoring of mains or DG Set in one unit.

EAPL make Dual Source Energy Meter is supported with a separate set of Energy registers for mains & Generator supply. Type of source/supply is identified by the meter through a control signal potential input of 12 VAC/DC to 240 VAC/220 VDC.

Energized solutions in Energy Management

DUAL SOURCE ENERGY METER

The instrument is designed in a Din rail housing with 4 nos of channels. It can be used for 240VAC / 24 V AC/DC.

New Arrivals

This new device gets to the new warp and wean in addressing an ever demanding problem - Heat Monitoring inside the motor. Ideal for textile machines, the Thermistor protection unit keeps a check on the heat which gets generated inside the motor.

THERMISTOR RELAY UNIT

For more details write to EAPL mail: info@eaplindiamail.com

Model: EMS-17

Model: TRU-1

Proven Perfection- an in built feature in every EAPL productTo ensure Customer satisfaction as always, EAPL initiated a trial of our extensive range of in-demand products. Obvious to EAPL, the results proved to be more than satisfactory! For more details on our Products you may visit our Website: www.eaplindia.com

PHASE VOLTAGE CURRENT MONITORING DEVICE (Model : PVIMD)

Type: PVIMD ( Phase Voltage Current Monitoring Device)

A breakthrough in avoiding power-breakdowns, Our Phase, Voltage, and Current Monitoring Device is designed for monitoring 3 phase power.

Best suited for cooling towers where typically two motors of 5 HP each get used for pumping and cooling, this device decimates the slightest chance of power-breakdowns and makes the process entirely hassle-free.

Programmable annunciator is yet another testimony of fine design from EAPL. These annunciators come with 1 window to 24 windows in different sizes.

One of the typical applications is the fire- fighting panel in petrochemical plants. Our high end annunciator, especially M2-24RI is designed for RS485 communication. By using our instrument, customer is able to minimize wiring and because of the compactness space is reduced.

ANNUNCIATOR PANEL (Model: M2 - 24RI)

Use of Temperature Controller TX7-Ua in the moulding machine.

EAPL has an amazing variety of temperature controllers for different process control applications.

Here's an instance-report on our TX7-Ua universal temperature controller for zonal temperature control.

For the past five years 7 temperature controller units have been deployed 'moulding- applications' and as we garner, accurate, flawless temperature control has resulted in accurate moulding and reduced the wastage.

These temperature controllers are designed in 3 different packages 48 X 48mm, 72 X 72 mm, 96 X 96mm, which are competitively priced.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER (Model : TX7-Ua)

For more details write to EAPL mail: info@eaplindiamail.com

From the Visitor's Book

Dear Mr. Kamat, This is my First visit to India and before coming to Bangalore I was asking myself how Indian Economy is growing so Fast. The answer was clear to me when visiting EAPL. Your Entrepreneurship and Dedication to your job and existence to do everything locally to save the hard currency to your country were the key elements for success.

I think there will be Business opportunity between our two companies.Wish you and your staff more success and prosperity.

Regards,Dr. Mohammed I Shedeed (Chairman and CEO)Benha Electronics Co, Egypt (12-01-2002)

Voice Of Infomax

Dear Sir,

Enjoyed the anecdote narrated by Mr. Madhav Kamat. Straight from the heart, experiential and empowering! Will look forward to each of your mailers henceforth. Good to note the other developments at EAPL too. Here's wishing you all the very best!

May the divine Grace flow.

M. RamaniLoad Controls India Private Limited, Bangalore

Products Updates1. We are using your Model PVIMD in our Remote

Water Pumping Station, every time, going there and resetting is not possible, any solution to overcome?

Ans: Our Model PVIMD has Auto/Manual reset function. Incase if you are unable to use manual mode, you can short 6-7 terminals and opt for auto reset failing.

2. We have Dust Collector in our Cement Plant which has to operate 22 solenoid valve, which models do you recommend?

Ans: Our sequential timer type ST6-M1 with 6 relay output and Type ST10-M1 with 10 relay output are designed for these applications. The instrument has cascading facility to meet your logic requirements.

3. We are using counter model CT-05 in our panel to monitor number of breaker tripling. What happens to the reading when Power Fails?

Ans:Our counter type no. CT-5 has Hold & Restart facility. Before switching on the instrument, you can short the pin no's. 3 & 4., so that in case of power fail data is retained.

4. We are using your Power Supply Unit Model MS-03 (24V DC/5A). We find that out of 5 units, in 2 units the output is not available. Please suggest a remedy.

Ans: It looks like the connector terminal are not tightened properly while measuring voltage. Please ensure during measurement to tighten the screws.

5. Our's is a Petrochemical Plant and we use Annunciators of conventional type which has bunch of wires running around 1Km distance and it is very difficult to trace. Do you have anything to offer to us?

Ans: Keeping this problem in mind our annunciators are designed with 2 wire system( RS485 protocol). This eliminates considerable wiring and ease in using the system has been appreciated by many users.

6. We have connected model ST10-M1 and the timer starts functioning but loads are not functioning in accordance with the program scheduled. Please clarify.

Ans: Ensure common terminals of all the relays in our timer are fed with the required voltage (phase in case of AC supply and +ve in case of DC supply) needed to energize the load.

7. In your Model M2-12 we would like to know, what should be the voltage to be given across the fault terminals.

Ans. No voltage should be given across any of the fault terminals. These fault input circuits should always be free from potential.

8. Can your Model PVIMD be used for current loads of less than 5A?

Ans: Yes, the same can be used without using external CTs. Only ensure that the load should be more than 500mA as minimum sensing current is 500mA. If you need the parameter Undercurrent, then the value fed for under current should be at least 500mA and your load current (nominal current) value will be in accordance with this value.

TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

Time and ahead!

EAPL Star – Delta timer introduces the unique feature of transfer –time selection. The user can select and set the time for smooth transfer from Star to Delta.

Our Star – Delta timer A1DS is designed for the operating voltage of 415V AC also.

Model: B1DFR (Forward / Reverse Timer)

Model: HM – 600 (Hour Meter)

Gratifying the customers even better

EAPL Forward Reverse Timer is designed keeping in mind the applications which involve, forward and reverse movements of motors especially washing machines and Garment- finished equipments. The Timer has adjustable time range for forward reverse time of 0.6 to 6 min and intermediate delay time of 0.1 to 1 Min.

EAPL has designed hour meter for preventive maintenance applications. The instrument has LCD display and can record up to 99,999 hours.

To facilitate customer ease, higher resolution is given in Minutes and Seconds. Also the instrument works on regular AA Size battery, which can be easily replaced.

For more details write to EAPL mail: info@eaplindiamail.com

Honouring the overwhelming demand from our customers, EAPL has added following range of products to ever- expanding gamut.

Model: A1DS – Star Delta Timer

Before, now and after

Hours, when every second matters

To mark our Annual Foundation Day on 14th Dec, 2014, our MD Mr. Madhav Kamat ceremonially installed new high speed assembly machine . This new machine enables accelerated production capacities and also facilitates faster- delivery.

Installation of New Machine

# 20, K.H.B Industrial Area, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 106Tel.: +91- 80 - 4280 2345 / 2856 7561 / 2856 7562. Fax: 080 - 4280 2346. E-mail: info@eaplindiamail.comCustomer support: Tel.: +91 - 80 - 4280 2323. E-mail: customersupport@eaplindiamail.com

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So, the story goes that JamshedjiNusserwanji Tata was once, travelling to Germany. As he stood there, at the door of his First Class Cabin in the Steam-liner, he noticed a lot of activity on the lower decks of the Ship.

On enquiring, he learnt that a great Indian Saint Shri Swami Vivekananda was on board the same ship. Out of genuine respect and curiosity J.N. Tata decided to pay a visit to the great saint. Swami Vivekananda had of-course heard about the respected industrialist.

As the conversation grew J.N. Tata explained that he was on his way to Germany. "I have with me sacks of soil: From various parts of India. I am taking these samples of soil to Germany. I wish to know IF Iron can be extracted profitably from any of these districts." said J.N. Tata to the Saint.

Swami Vivekananda continued, "Why don't you start an excellent / up-to-date Research Facility and College here in India??? Why don't you train some good Indian Youngsters to identify soil and conduct these tests and find ways of profitably extracting metals??? It may seem like a wasteful, burdensome expenditure right now, but in the long run- It will save you many trips to Europe and you can have the assurance of knowing the Truth quickly- rather than taking multiple opinions due to Doubt".

As he could clearly sense J.N. Tata's mood was in acquiescence he further elaborated, "Seek an audience with the Maharaja of Mysore H.R.H. Wodeyar. Though a subordinate of the British, he will definitely help you in every way he can. H.R.H. Wodeyar has been generous enough to sponsor my own trip to Chicago to attend the Parliament of Religions".

As soon as he returned to India, J.N. Tata headed straight for Mysore. And indeed H.R.H. ChamrajaWodeyar did Not disappoint him. The King granted 370 acres of land for the setting up of the Research Facility and College that J.N. Tata had envisioned and it was named THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE. Soil Mechanics and Metallurgy were the First Departments to be Set-up.

Reflections

We are happy to answer any queries that you may have about EAPL products and services -

Our Customer Support Contact No. 080-42 80 23 23

EAPL keeps challenging its own benchmark of customer satisfaction. CSM helps us keep tab of the customer-sentiments and helps us accelerate our performance. CSM is a measure of how our products and services meet or surpass customer expectation. The CSM was conducted during Jan 2015 and the cumulative survey results are encouraging for us. The CSM index is 85.3%.

Customer Satisfaction Measurement- 2014/15

st1 Prize

nd2 Prize

rd3 Prize

Mr Shrikant KadamVenkateshwara Automation And Control (P) Ltd., PUNE

Mr. Vidyanand Singh - Reliance Industries Ltd., Dahej

Mr. Jitendra Patil - S. S. Controls System (P) Ltd., Aurangabad

Few Comments from customers1. Timers are very good in terms of quality & feature. specially setting of time in sec / min / hour.

2. Electronic timer: unbeatable, excellent product quality

3. Very satisfied with energy meter and support for interfacing on RS 485.

4. As your product is well known and of good quality, we dont have any problem.

5. Excellent service and customer care

Winners of CSM Contest 2014-15

Birth Story of the Indian Institute of Science