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One Year On: The OMICRON CPX 200 Continues to Make Its Mark

One year after launch, the OMICRON CPX 200 continues to make an impact across Africa and the Middle East, with Alectrix achieving the first regional order, first training event, and award-winning recognition at Electra Mining Africa 2026.

OMICRON Cover Story – Safe Timing Measurements on Circuit Breakers

It’s no longer just our opinion that the OMICRON electronics CPX 200 is one of the best Innovations, Electra Mining Africa agrees. Alectrix is honored to have been awarded the Innovation & New Product Award at Electra Mining Africa 2026.

Award-Winning Innovation at Electra Mining Africa 2026!

It’s no longer just our opinion that the OMICRON electronics CPX 200 is one of the best Innovations, Electra Mining Africa agrees. Alectrix is honored to have been awarded the Innovation & New Product Award at Electra Mining Africa 2026.

ARCO 400: Enhanced Logic Testing, Greater Flexibility, and Streamlined Workflows

We’re happy to announce the release of ARCO Control 1.70, ReCoPlan 2.70, and BOB2 Configurator 1.20. The new versions introduce enhanced logic testing capabilities, simplified BOB2 integration, and workflow improvements

Visit Alectrix at Electra Mining Africa 2026

Alectrix is Exhibiting at Electra Mining Africa 2026! Power quality, reliability, and uptime remain critical challenges for modern mining operations. That's why Alectrix is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting next month at Electra Mining Africa 2026!

The CMC 500 Just Got Two New Extensions – CMC CT-Check and High-Current Upgrade

A connected current transformer (CT) is not always a verified CT. Even when installation appears complete, common issues such as an incorrect ratio, inverted polarity, or a relay connected to

PTM 5.20 Software Version Available

The Primary Test Manager™ (PTM) software supports you during diagnostic tests on circuit breakers, current and voltage transformers, rotating machines, grounding systems, power transformers as well as associated equipment such

New Protection Test Templates in PTL 5.40

Explore a variety of new test templates for protection relays, including the Schneider P7F feeder protection and the Siemens 7SX85 configured as a centralized protection and control (CPC) device. New

B-BBEE Level 1 has been renewed!

Alectrix (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the successful renewal of its B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor status for the 2026/2027 verification period. In addition, this is the first time that

OMICRON Training Schedule 2026

OMICRON Training with Alectrix – 2026 Schedule now live Alectrix (Pty) Ltd. offers specialized power systems training courses for engineers and technicians from electrical utilities, renewable power producers, industrial plants,

The Basics of Rotating Machine Testing

OMICRON Cover Story – The Basics of Rotating Machine Testing OMICRON’s latest cover story highlights the importance of proper testing for rotating electrical machines such as motors and generators, which

First OMICRON CPX 200 training in the region

  We’re proud to highlight the first OMICRON electronics #CPX200 training conducted in the region – a great step forward in bringing cutting-edge technology closer to our customers and partners.

Important Notice: Support Timeline for CMC Devices with NET-1x Interface

We would like to take this opportunity to kindly remind you that support for CMC testing devices equipped with a NET-1x interface will be phased out in the future. To

Release of DANEO Control 6.00 with MBX2

  Latest News from OMICRON – Advancing Digital Substation Testing – A high-performance network analyzer for fully digital IEC 61850 substations With the release of DANEO Control 6.00, we reach

Alectrix Five Year Extended Warranty for OMICRON Products

Alectrix is offering a five year extended warranty on any OMICRON products purchased since January 1, 2010. The goal of this offer is to underline the high reliability of OMICRON

Enlit Africa 2026 Exhibition – See you there!

Join Alectrix (Pty) Ltd and HV Test Group (Pty) Ltd at #EnlitAfrica 2026! Alectrix will be exhibiting at ENLIT Africa 2026 from 19 – 21 May at the Cape Town

OMICRON Cover Story: Extraordinary technical support to solve your testing challenges

OMICRON’s latest cover story highlights its strong commitment to helping customers overcome even the most complex testing challenges with exceptional technical expertise. Their global team supports users across protection testing,

Introducing StationGuard GridOps 2.15

OMICRON is pleased to announce the release of StationGuard GridOps 2.15, now available to all customers as part of the OMICRON Threat Intelligence (OTI) service package. This update comes with

New Protection Test Templates in PTL 5.30

We’re excited to announce the release of PTL 5.30, delivering a powerful set of new and enhanced protection test templates designed to make relay testing faster, smarter, and more efficient than

The Future of Multifunctional Testing with the OMICRON CPX 200

Latest Cover story from OMICRON OMICRON has just released a powerful new cover story on the CPX 200, and it’s a must‑read for anyone involved in power system testing, commissioning, or

MPD Suite software version 1.60 now available

What’s New in MPD Suite 1.60 OMICRON Releases MPD Suite Software Version 1.60 with Major Performance Enhancements OMICRON has announced the launch of MPD Suite Software version 1.60, now available

PAC World Africa Conference 2026  – Register Now

Registrations are now open for the 4th PAC World Africa Conference, taking place from 20 – 23 April 2026. The event will be offered as both an in‑person and online

ARCO 400 Update: New Features for Advanced DER Protection Testing

We are pleased to announce the latest releases of ARCO Control 1.60 and ReCoPlan 2.60, bringing powerful new capabilities to Distributed Energy Resource (DER) and anti‑islanding protection testing. These updates

PTM 5.11 is here

PTM 5.11 is focused on DataSync improvements. Additionally it includes a new USB driver for FRANEO 800 and DIRANA Features & Improvements for PTM DataSync Introduction of a DataSync admin

1st CPX 200 Order In Africa and Middle East Region!

Another celebration of firsts! 1st CPX 200 order in Africa! – – – 1st CPX 200 in South Africa! We’re thrilled to announce another Celebration of Firsts in 2025! ✅

It been a year already!? The OMICRON CMC 500 launched a year ago!

  The CMC 500, a game-changing modular, multi-phase protection relay test set and commissioning tool. This cutting-edge solution is designed to tackle modern challenges in protection technology, offering unmatched efficiency,

CMC Swift 6.00 – Now Available!

OMICRON is pleased to announce the release of CMC Swift 6.00. This is a recommended update for all users of our mobile testing software. The new version brings numerous improvements,

Letting the Cat out of the Box – OMICRON CPX 200 Launch

You’re Invited! We’re excited to welcome you to the official launch of the OMICRON CPX 200Introducing the OMICRON CPX200 – Made for You. The CPX200 is OMICRON’s latest multifunctional test

Keep your OMICRON devices performing at their best!

Keep your OMICRON devices performing at their best! Alectrix (Pty) Ltd. is a qualified OMICRON Electronics  Repair Centre, certified to carry out repairs on all primary and secondary test equipment

The all new OMICRON CPX 200!

Gallery Above – click the arrows to browse Unleash the Expert. The CPX 200 marks a pivotal milestone in OMICRON’s unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence. This compact, multifunctional

Alectrix – Who we are…

Discover Alectrix – Your Trusted OMICRON Partner in Southern Africa With over two decades of experience, Alectrix (Pty) Ltd is proud to be the exclusive distributor of OMICRON electronics GmbH in Southern Africa. Our

The CMC 500: The New Benchmark for Personal Safety

The CMC 500 sets new standards in electrical testing technology. Its performance and precision, automatic test procedures, and versatility are all hugely impressive. However, particularly noteworthy are the advanced safety features, which

PAC World Africa Conference 2026  – Call for Papers

We are headed back to Africa! Join us for our 4th PAC World Africa Conference 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference will be held 20 – 23 April, 2026.

COMPANO 100: Fit for Cable Measurements with Version 2.50

We are happy to announce the release of a new accessory package1 and software version for the COMPANO 100. The latest update enhances our lightweight, battery-powered and versatile tool with additional measurement capabilities.

6th Power System Protection Summit (PS²)

For the special 6th anniversary edition, we’ve selected the most important topics for our MEA region and invited renowned experts who will share their valuable knowledge and insights. Dates: 15

Cybersecurity from the Control Center to the Substation

This is how Stadtwerke Kempen is preparing for the future with the help of OMICRON. They provide insights into the new construction of their control center and substation. Should you

New Protection Test Templates in PTL 5.10

Discover new and updated test templates for a wide range of protection relays including the centralized protection and control device SSC600 from ABB and latest Schneider Electric devices of the

OMICRON CMC 500 Launch – See you there!

You’re Invited!We’re excited to welcome you to the official launch of the OMICRON CMC 500 — a groundbreaking leap forward in power system testing and diagnostics. Join us for an

CMControl P App 2.80 Available

Are you regularly testing manually? The new version of our CMControl P App adds several convenient features to simplify and speed up your daily testing tasks. New Features and improvements of

B-BBEE Level 1 has been renewed!

Alectrix is pleased to announce that we have renewed our status as a B-BBEE Compliant Level 1 company. For all our current clients and users you will still have the