Welcome to JCOM Automation Inc.
At JCOM, our mission is to deliver peace of mind to our customers by ensuring the reliability and stability of their industrial networks—whether it’s PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or HART. We understand that unexpected network interruptions can disrupt critical processes, so we provide the solutions, expertise, and support needed to keep operations running smoothly.
We offer a comprehensive suite of services and products designed to meet this goal, including:
- Training: Equipping teams with the knowledge and skills to manage and maintain industrial networks effectively.
- Field Services: Delivering on-site expertise for network installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Product Reselling: Providing high-quality equipment tailored to the specific needs of industrial communication systems. We are a distributor for Indu-Sol, Helmholz, Thorsis Technologies, 4Next Technologies, and Anybus Diagnoistics (formerly Procentec).
- Consulting: Offering expert guidance during the design phase to establish robust and reliable communication systems.
At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to industrial communication protocols such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and HART. Our position statement reflects this dedication:
“Industrial communications experts—delivering peace of mind for your networks.”
Industrial Communications Training
JCOM Automation provides 12 specialized communications courses covering PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, HART, and an EMC awareness course. Our hands-on training is designed for all skill levels, from network equipment installers to maintenance personnel and system design engineers. Courses are available in-person, online, or at your location for added convenience.
Our PROFIBUS and PROFINET courses are certified by PROFIBUS PROFINET International, ensuring top-quality instruction and industry recognition. As the only certified training and competence center in Canada, we are a trusted leader in PROFIBUS and PROFINET education.
Field service and support
Here to help
JCOM Automation has over twenty years of industrial communications field service experience. We are here to help with network design issues or advanced network troubleshooting. We are also available to conduct network health checks to ensure that your communications network is performing at its best!
Contact us at 1-705-868-8745 to book a field service appointment.
Our product lines
JCOM Automation is pleased to distribute products from these network solution partners.
Indu-Sol
Indu-Sol GmbH is a leading provider of diagnostic equipment for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, CAN, ASi, and EMC. They also have great switches and other infrastructure equipment.
Thorsis Technologies
Thorsis Technologies makes excellent automation equipment. They have a great line of HART interfaces and make a very easy to use gateway.
Anybus Diagnostics
Anybus Diagnostics is the former PROCENTEC, which is the maker of ProfiTrace and COMBRICKS.
Helmholz
Helmholz offers sophisticated decentralized I/O systems, switches and repeaters, gateways, and integrated remote maintenance solutions.
4Next Technology Systems
4Next Technology Systems make a wide range of cost-effective Modbus modules, data loggers, and AMBition Modbus software.
News
JCOM Automation Inc. lastest news releases
June 2024
JCOM Automation Inc. is now an authorized partner for Indu-Sol a leading provider of diagnostic equipment for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, CAN, ASi, and EMC.
June 2021
JCOM Automation Inc. released ‘EMC Awareness for Industrial Automation’. Please see the training page for more details.
May 2023
JCOM Automation Inc. is now a distributor for 4Next Technology Systems who make Modbus products (dataloggers, gateways/bridges, Modbus IO modules).
June 2021
JCOM Automation Inc. can now deliver all our Certified courses online. Please see the training page for more details.
Newsletter and Book Download
JCOM Automation Inc. produces a newsletter a few times a year updating our customers on upcoming training opportunities, interesting applications and new products. Please sign up here, and you can download a free copy of ‘Catching the Process Fieldbus – An Introduction to PROFIBUS and PROFINET,’ as our thank you.
The book is co-authored by our principal engineer and owner, James Powell.
