AUTOWATCH - WAB system operates on the basis that the driver of a vehicle provides a breathe sample into a wireless alcohol breathalyser "WAB". The breathe sample is used to verify whether the driver of the vehicle is under or over the specified legal alcohol limit. The WAB then transmits a signal to a vehicle blocking system "VBS" which decodes the signal. If the driver is under the legal limit the blocking system will disarm the immobiliser which will allow the vehicle to start. However, should the driver be over the legal limit, the vehicle will remain in the immobilised state. Through this process alcohol impaired drivers are prevented from circulating on public roads and endangering the safety of others and reducing accidents with dire financial implications.
Welcome to the Leaders in automotive security systems. PFK Electronics (Pty) Ltd was established in 1985 in South Africa by a group of Electronic Engineers with a strong grounding in design and manufacturing. The company has developed into a major designer and manufacturer of automotive electronic systems to global markets and has excelled in the niche market of automotive electronic security systems, supplying both the OEM's and the aftermarket and experiencing growth in excess of 30 % since 1996.
The company is privately owned with a staff compliment of around 400 people and is situated in Durban, South Africa, with two subsidiaries; namely Knightwatch (Ltd) situated in Kent in the UK and Autowatch (Pty) situated in Perth, Australia. An extensive product range is distributed worldwide via a network of dedicated and exclusive Distributors.
PFK's major strength is it's innovative electronic design capability and coupled with the in-house, high volume, state of the art automated SMD manufacturing facility has enabled the company to evolve into a totally customer focused supplier of leading automotive electronic systems.
PFK's specialist design expertise encompasses embedded microcontroller and radio frequency based automotive security systems, keyless entry systems, GSM / GPS based tracking system and CANBus based vehicle security systems and Alcohol Breathalyser Immobilisers.
Currently PFK is one of the largest designers and manufacturers of automotive security products in South Africa with a greater than 65 % market share in the local security Aftermarket. The company exports 70 % of its manufactured products to customers in 25 countries worldwide. Unique customer branding is catered for, for major customers.
