Resilient networks and surveillance for critical sites.

Industrial networks, perimeter security and monitoring for substations, plants, water works and renewable sites.

A substation yard at blue hour with transformers and switchgear behind a perimeter fence, a camera on a tall pole, a small lit control building and pylons beyond.
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Layer mix

The layers KINNEX designs together for this environment. Each one links to its own solution page below.

Operational realities

What actually creates pressure here

The conditions that decide whether infrastructure holds up in this environment.

  1. 01Control traffic must arrive reliably over rings that recover quickly when a link fails.
  2. 02Remote and unmanned sites need surveillance, access control and links that survive power cuts.
  3. 03Operational networks must be separated from business IT, with controlled remote access.
  4. 04Harsh environments need rated enclosures, wide-temperature hardware and surge protection.
  5. 05Documentation, test records and spares matter for audits and for fast repair.

The site, in 3D

Critical sites that stay connected and watched

Ring networks for control traffic, perimeter detection, solar-backed remote sites and a clear boundary from business IT.

  • Ring network
  • Perimeter detection
  • Remote sites
  • OT security

Real-time 3D illustration of a typical site, not a specific client project.

Capability catalogue

What we can set up for this environment

32 capabilities, scoped, sourced and delivered under one contract. Search for the exact term you use.

Industrial network and control connectivity7
  • Redundant ring networks with validated failover
  • Substation and plant LAN design aligned to IEC 61850
  • SCADA communications and telemetry
  • Fibre backbones and wireless backhaul
  • Wide-temperature industrial switches and gateways
  • Time synchronisation (PTP and NTP)
  • Network documentation, FAT and SAT support
Remote and unmanned sites7
  • Solar and battery-backed CCTV and networking
  • Perimeter intrusion detection and thermal cameras
  • Radar and video analytics for fences and yards
  • Access control and electronic keys for remote sites
  • Cellular, microwave and satellite links
  • Remote monitoring and alarms to a central room
  • Surge and lightning protection
Security for operational technology7
  • IT and OT segmentation and demilitarised zones
  • Industrial firewalls and secure remote access
  • Asset discovery and monitoring
  • Backup of controllers, HMIs and engineering stations
  • Patch and vulnerability management
  • IEC 62443-aligned zones and conduits
  • Security assessment and risk register
Plants, offices and control rooms6
  • Control-room video walls and consoles
  • Plant offices, guest houses and township networks
  • Server rooms and edge data centres
  • Rugged laptops, tablets and field devices
  • Public address and emergency communication
  • Fire detection and integration
Support and engagement5
  • Sub-vendor delivery behind your integrator or EPC
  • Direct engagement with the plant owner
  • Spares planning and rapid replacement
  • Preventive maintenance with an agreed SOP and SLA
  • Top-tier specialists for complex phases

Lifecycle path

New sites need network and security design alongside the controls; operating sites more often need segmentation, ring validation, perimeter upgrades or a support agreement.

How we take this on

One contract. The right specialist for every part

Your project is wider than any single team. We scope all of it, source all of it and carry the responsibility for all of it.

  1. 01

    Scope

    We survey, size and specify against standards and your operating reality, not against a brochure.

  2. 02

    Source

    Any make, any model, from the manufacturer, distribution or registered importers. GST-compliant invoicing, warranty and returns handled for you.

  3. 03

    Deliver

    KINNEX engineers do the work we do every day. Where a job needs a specialist, we bring in the right expert team as a sub-order under your single contract.

  4. 04

    Own

    One scope, one SOP, one SLA and one point of accountability, whoever is on site.

Standards and terms

Standards we design to, and the terms you will hear

Specifications are written against recognised standards. Here is the vocabulary, in plain language.

  • IEC 62443 (industrial security)
  • IEC 61850 (substation automation)
  • IEC 62439 (PRP and HSR)
  • NERC CIP and CEA cyber-security guidance (reference)
  • ISA/IEC 62443 zones and conduits
  • IP and IK ratings for enclosures
  • ATEX and IECEx for hazardous areas
SCADA
Supervisory control and data acquisition: software that monitors and controls distributed plant equipment.
Substation automation
Digital control and protection of electrical substations, commonly over IEC 61850.
Perimeter intrusion detection
Fence sensors, radar and cameras that alert when someone approaches a boundary.
Backhaul
The link carrying data from a remote site back to the control centre.
SOP and SLA
The documented procedures for supporting the systems, and the response targets agreed for them.

Brands

Any make. Sourced, supplied and supported

We specify against your requirement and standards, then source the right product from the manufacturer, distribution or registered importers. Delivered, installed and supported under one contract.

Industrial automation and OT networking

Industrial Ethernet, automation platforms, SCADA and OT security.

  • Phoenix Contact
  • Advantech
  • Siemens
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Schneider Electric
  • ABB
  • Honeywell
  • Yokogawa
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Omron
  • Belden
  • Pepperl+Fuchs
  • Beckhoff
  • WAGO
  • Fortinet
  • Cisco Cyber Vision
  • Inductive Automation
  • GE Vernova
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  • Fuji Electric
  • Hitachi
  • Danfoss
  • Festo
  • Cognex
  • HMS Networks
  • Moxa
  • Hirschmann
  • Westermo
  • ORing
  • Emerson
  • Ruijie Networks
  • Red Lion
  • Lantronix
  • Weidmuller
  • Claroty
  • Nozomi Networks
  • Dragos
  • Waterfall Security
  • AVEVA
  • Kepware
  • Delta Electronics
  • Eaton
  • Endress+Hauser
  • SMC
  • Turck
  • Banner Engineering
  • SICK
  • Keyence
  • Eurotech
  • Digi International
  • ProSoft
  • Kyland
  • Planet Technology
  • Korenix

Firewalls and network security

Next-generation firewalls, UTM, VPN, secure web and zero trust access.

  • Sophos
  • Fortinet
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • WatchGuard
  • Barracuda Networks
  • Cisco Secure
  • Juniper Networks
  • SonicWall
  • Cloudflare
  • pfSense
  • OPNsense
  • Forcepoint
  • Netgear
  • Huawei
  • Ubiquiti
  • Tailscale
  • OpenVPN
  • WireGuard
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  • Array Networks
  • Kerio
  • Cisco Umbrella
  • Akamai
  • Imperva
  • F5
  • Radware
  • Check Point
  • Zscaler
  • Cato Networks
  • Netskope
  • Versa Networks
  • Stormshield
  • Untangle

Power, cooling, racks and data-centre facility

UPS, batteries, PDUs, precision cooling, racks and monitoring.

  • APC
  • Schneider Electric
  • Vertiv
  • Rittal
  • Exide
  • Cummins
  • Kirloskar
  • Stulz
  • Liebert
  • ABB
  • Siemens
  • Hitachi Hi-Rel
  • Havells
  • Tripp Lite
  • Kohler
  • Caterpillar
  • Perkins
  • Eaton
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  • Delta Electronics
  • Legrand
  • Netrack
  • Valrack
  • Raritan
  • Socomec
  • Riello
  • Numeric
  • Luminous
  • Microtek
  • Amara Raja
  • Mahindra Powerol
  • Panduit
  • Emerson
  • Su-Kam
  • Livguard
  • Okaya
  • CyberPower
  • Centiel
  • Piller
  • Ashok Leyland
  • Server Technology
  • Sensaphone
  • AKCP

Rugged, mobile and field computing

Rugged laptops, tablets, handhelds, scanners and label printers.

  • Panasonic Toughbook
  • Dell Rugged
  • Zebra Technologies
  • Honeywell
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active
  • Datalogic
  • Trimble
  • Unitech
  • Sunmi
  • Motorola Solutions
  • Kyocera DuraForce
  • Brady
  • Epson
  • Citizen
  • Bixolon
  • Getac
  • Bluebird
  • Newland
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  • Cipherlab
  • Pidion
  • Xplore
  • Durabook
  • Juniper Systems
  • Sonim
  • CAT Phones
  • TSC
  • Godex
  • SATO
  • Intermec

Product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners and are used for identification only. Don't see what you need? We can usually source it, including through registered importers.Ask us.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We often supply the network and hardware side behind or beside the integrator, and leave the controls to them.

Yes. Solar or battery-backed surveillance, wireless backhaul, remote monitoring and access control are designed for sites with no staff.

With segmented zones, industrial firewalls, a buffer network and recorded vendor access.

Request an assessment for your site

Tell us about the environment and the constraint. We will come back with the right next step, not a generic quote.