Control and regulation systems for stage and theatre technology with TÜV-certified SIL-3 safety computer system
TETA AUTOMATION GMBH
Kamp-Lintfort (DE)New on Amplifa
About TETA Automation
TETA AUTOMATION GMBH was founded in 1995 by graduate engineers Burkhard Abel and Rudolf Timmes in Kamp-Lintfort and specialises in control and regulation systems for stage and theatre technology. The core product is the TÜV type-certified STAGE MASTER computer control system for overhead and under-stage machinery, electric and hydraulic drives as well as single and group movements. The service portfolio covers planning, software development, circuit diagram creation with EPLAN, control cabinet and power electronics construction, the manufacture of control desks, radio-controlled desks and operating panels, as well as cabling, commissioning and documentation. In addition, shear-edge safety devices for stage platforms, test bench technology, modernisation of legacy systems including winches, platforms and turntables, as well as maintenance, repairs, TÜV inspections, staff training and a 24-hour service are offered. The manufacture of desks and sheet steel control cabinets takes place in the company's own workshop at headquarters. References include the Nationaltheater München, Staatstheater Braunschweig, Aalto-Theater Essen and the Gasteig München.
- Site
- Kamp-Lintfort
- Processes
- Control and regulation systems (STAGE MASTER) for overhead and under-stage machinery, Control desks (operating desks, radio-controlled desks, operating panels) including manufacturing, Control cabinet construction and drive technology (power electronics), Manufacture of desks and control cabinets in own workshop, Hydraulic control / regulation systems for hydraulic drives, Shear-edge safety devices for stage platforms (barriers, light curtains, switch mats, bumpers etc.), Cabling of control systems, Repairs, maintenance, TÜV acceptance and staff training (24h service)
- Materials
- Sheet steel, STAGE MASTER control system, Pulse inverters, Hydraulic control system, Operating desks, Shear-edge safety device, Inductive energy transfer
- Certificates
- SIL 3 according to IEC 61508-2010 No. 1-4 (STAGE MASTER safety computer system), SIL 3 according to IEC 61508-2010 (TÜV type-certified, STAGE MASTER computer, Requirement class 5 according to DIN 19250 (STAGE MASTER control system, 1996)
- Founded
- 1995
- Industries
- Stage and theatre technology, Theatres and opera houses, Cultural centres, Broadcasting, Mechanical engineering (controls outside stage technology)
- 01
Planning and engineering (EPLAN)
- 02
Software development
- 03
Manufacture of desks and control cabinets
- 04
Cabling and assembly
- 05
Commissioning
- 06
Documentation
- 07
Maintenance, 24h service and training
Materials & Drive Technology
STAGE MASTER control system
TÜV type-certified safety computer system (SIL 3 according to IEC 61508-2010) for overhead and under-stage machinery with electric and hydraulic drives.
Sheet steel
Material of the control cabinets for power electronics and drive technology, equipped with a power socket and interior lighting.
Pulse inverters
For synchronous and asynchronous motors; with the same hardware, speed control ranges of at least 1:1,000 are achievable.
Hydraulic control system
Regulation system that enables smooth, harmonious movements for hydraulic stage drives.
Operating desks
Main, auxiliary and radio-controlled desks with two operating computers, TFT touchscreens, motion levers with dead-man function and emergency stop.
Shear-edge safety device
Safety solutions for stage platforms such as barriers, light curtains, switch mats and bumpers.
Inductive energy transfer
First used in theatre technology in 2004 (Staatstheater Braunschweig) for the wireless power supply of a revolving stage wagon.
Locations
Kamp-Lintfort
DEHeadquarters with workshop (manufacture of desks and control cabinets), engineering and software development
- Lot size
- Single units and special fabrications
- Materials
- Sheet steel, electronic components
- Workshop for desk and control cabinet manufacturing
- EPLAN circuit diagram creation
- Simulation of the user interfaces
- Test bench and testing equipment technology
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control and regulation systems (STAGE MASTER) for overhead and under-stage machineryEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Control desks (operating desks, radio-controlled desks, operating panels) including manufacturingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Control cabinet construction and drive technology (power electronics)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Sheet steel |
| Manufacture of desks and control cabinets in own workshopAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hydraulic control / regulation systems for hydraulic drivesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shear-edge safety devices for stage platforms (barriers, light curtains, switch mats, bumpers etc.)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cabling of control systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repairs, maintenance, TÜV acceptance and staff training (24h service)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Modernisation/adaptation of legacy system controls (winches, platforms, stage wagons, turntables)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning, planning, software development, circuit diagram creation with EPLAN, documentationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Test bench technologyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Safety
The core of the systems is the STAGE MASTER computer system, type-certified by TÜV to Safety Integration Level 3 (SIL 3) according to IEC 61508-2010 No. 1-4. The STAGE MASTER control system received certification in accordance with requirement class 5 according to DIN 19250 as early as 1996.
| Evidence | Kamp-Lintfort |
|---|---|
| SIL 3 according to IEC 61508-2010 (TÜV type-certified, STAGE MASTER computer | |
| Requirement class 5 according to DIN 19250 (STAGE MASTER control system, 1996) |
Company History
- 1995
Founded by graduate engineers Burkhard Abel and Rudolf Timmes; start of development of the STAGE MASTER computer control system
- 1996
Certification of the STAGE MASTER control system in accordance with requirement class 5 according to DIN 19250
- 2000
Move into the company's own operations building with workshop in Kamp-Lintfort
- 2004
First use of an inductive energy transfer system in theatre technology at the Staatstheater Braunschweig (revolving stage wagon)
- 2018
Update of the computer modules according to the SIL 3 standard IEC 61508-2010 No. 1-4 (2018–2019)