Atkinson Electronics

What Atkinson Electronics does

Atkinson Electronics is a privately held electronics manufacturer headquartered in Murray, Utah, that designs and sells two distinct product families: (1) HVAC interface circuit boards for legacy STAEFA/Siemens Smart II building automation systems, including signal converters (UIRO, SIA07A, VMAC), voltage-sensitive relays (AVR1A, AVR4C, VRDC), phase cut drivers (DCIM-PCD), and custom range modules (CRM2); and (2) alternative-energy battery charging products under the SunExplorer sub-brand, including PVCM microprocessor-based solar charge controllers with Multi Point Tracking technology, GSCM/GSCM-Wifi/GSCM-Mini generator start controllers, and trailer battery charging modules (TBCM).

The underlying technology stack is centered on embedded microcontroller firmware rather than AI/ML — deterministic control loops for solar charge optimization, signal conditioning between analog/DDC/PWM/tri-state floating protocols, and automatic generator start/stop logic based on battery voltage thresholds. Key engineering differentiators include backward compatibility with obsolete STAEFA control protocols, field-reconfigurable modules (e.g., UIRO) that avoid full replacement, and isolated power supplies (IPS series) for 4-20mA transmitter position reference. The company also offers factory repair services for Smart II controllers and its own products, extending the lifecycle of installed equipment.

The business model is direct-to-customer e-commerce on a BigCommerce storefront at atkinsonelectronics.com, with bulk discount pricing (5/10/15% off at 5/10/25+ units), product unit prices ranging from $14 (fuse holders) to $440 (generator controllers), and global shipping to North America, Europe, and Australia. Customer segments are horizontal across HVAC contractors, facility managers maintaining legacy building automation, RV/marine owners, off-grid solar installers, and individual consumers (e.g., automotive accessory buyers). No outside funding, M&A activity, enterprise anchor contracts, or channel partnerships have been disclosed.

Name

Atkinson Electronics

Legal name

Atkinson Electronics

Website

https://atkinsonelectronics.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atkinson Electronics designs and sells HVAC interface circuit boards for legacy STAEFA/Smart II building automation systems and microprocessor-based solar charge controllers and generator start modules under the SunExplorer sub-brand, distributed direct-to-customer via e-commerce to contractors, RV owners, and off-grid solar users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial HVAC and Alternative Energy Electronics

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAKAK

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYIMAGABAJ

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Automation & Control Systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS)

SECONDARYEUAMAHAB

Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Renewable Equipment & Component Manufacturing (Modules, Turbines, Inverters, Towers, Blades)

Keywords

• HVAC interface modules
• Solar charge controllers
• Battery charging modules
• Generator start controls
• Signal converter electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Murray

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of electronic control modules, signal converters, power supplies, solar charge controllers, and generator start controllers. Products sold at unit prices ranging from $14 to $440+. One-time purchase model with bulk discount pricing available.
2. Repair and Service: Factory repair services for solar products, HVAC products, Smart II controllers, and miscellaneous electronics. Requires RMA number before returning products. Service pricing varies by product type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Atkinson Electronics designs and manufactures microprocessor-based electronic control modules for two core markets: HVAC interface circuit boards (signal converters, phase cut drivers, voltage sensitive relays, floating/PWM controllers, custom range modules, and isolated power supplies) used primarily with STAEFA/Smart II building automation systems, and alternative energy battery charging products (SunExplorer PVCM solar charge controllers, GSCM/GSCM-Mini generator start modules, voltage sensitive relays, and trailer battery chargers) for solar, RV, marine and backup-power applications. The company also provides factory repair services that extend the life of installed legacy HVAC and solar products.

Product overview

Atkinson Electronics is an electronics manufacturer specializing in two primary product lines: alternative energy/battery charging products and HVAC interface circuit boards. The alternative energy portfolio includes the Generator Start Control Module (GSCM, GSCM-Wifi, GSCM-Mini) family for automatic generator control, and the SunExplorer branded PVCM solar charge controllers with Multi Point Tracking technology for 12/24V battery systems. The HVAC division produces interface modules for STAEFA/Smart II control systems including signal converters (UIRO, SIA07A, VMAC), adjustable voltage sensitive relays (AVR1A, AVR4C), phase cut drivers (DCIM-PCD), floating/PWM controller modules (DFCM, DPCM), and custom range modules (CRM2). Both product lines share enabling technologies including isolated power supplies (IPS series), voltage sensitive relays (VRDC series), DC power supplies (DCPS), and standard auxiliary components like relays and fuse holders. The company also provides repair services for legacy products including Smart II controllers and their own PVCM and GSCM product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SunExplorer: Sub-brand for solar charge modules and related alternative energy products

Products and services

• Generator Start Control Module (GSCM) Programmable microcontroller-based generator start controller that automatically starts and stops diesel, gas, dual fuel, or tri-fuel generators based on battery voltage conditions; designed for residential and commercial backup-power installations.
• GSCM-Wifi Generator Start Control Module Generator start control module with WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring and control of generator start/stop functions; listed at $364.00.
• GSCM-Mini Generator Start Control Module Compact, non-programmable microcontroller-based generator start controller for diesel, gas, dual fuel, or tri-fuel generators; available in multiple compatibility variants for Onan, Champion, Cummins, Westinghouse, Honda, and Yamaha generators. Priced $285–$316.
• SunExplorer PVCM Solar Charge Controllers PVCM-series microprocessor-based solar charge controllers with temperature compensation for sealed or flooded batteries; MPTLi models add Multi Point Tracking PWM technology for efficient battery charging, with automatic 12/24V switching and pulse action to extend battery life by reducing sulfation. Handles up to 450 Watts.
• PVCM25D-MPTLi 25A Solar Charge Module 25 Amp solar charge module using Multi Point Tracking & PWM technology for efficient battery charging from solar panels in 12/24V systems.
• PVCM40D-MPTLi 40A Solar Charge Module 40 Amp solar charge module using Multi Point Tracking technology for larger solar installations with up to 450W capacity.
• VRDC-SEL Voltage Sensitive Relay Select Voltage sensitive relay that automatically connects/disconnects loads based on battery voltage for low voltage disconnect applications; priced at $169.
• VRDC40A Adjustable Voltage Sensitive Relay Adjustable 40 Amp voltage sensitive relay with microprocessor control, separate cut-in/cut-out potentiometers, and time-delay adjustment for battery-charging generator or load diversion applications.
• TBCM-40A Trailer Battery Charging Module 40 Amp trailer battery charging module for maintaining battery banks in RV and marine applications.
• IPS Isolated AC/DC Power Supply Series AC to DC and AC to AC power supplies providing isolation for position reference 4-20mA transmitters; available in 2-channel and 4-channel configurations with 250mA maximum load per channel. Used in building automation and HVAC control circuits.
• DCIM-PCD Phase Cut Signal Drivers Digital Controller Interface Module - Phase Cut Driver for interfacing between modern DDC controllers and STAEFA magnetic valves or damper actuators. Converts 0-20V PC or 0-10VDC to phase cut signals; available in 27W, 40W, and 80W output power ratings.
• AVR4C 4-Channel Adjustable Voltage Sensitive Relay Four-channel adjustable voltage sensitive relay with individual adjustable differential and set point per channel; available in phase cut, voltage, and milliamp input configurations.
• AVR1A Adjustable Voltage Sensitive Relay Single or multi-turn adjustable differential and trip-point voltage or current sensitive relay with SPDT contacts rated at 10 Amps for switching two-position loads.
• UIRO Universal Input Resistance Output Module Universal input module that accepts analog, PWM, and three-point floating inputs and converts them to linear 256-step resistance output for interfacing to resistance-input damper positioners and chillers; field reconfigurable without complete change-out.
• CRM2 Custom Range Module for STAEFA Smart II Custom range module that converts various temperature ranges for RTD sensors and scales them to 0-5VDC signals for the STAEFA Smart II Controller; available in RTD-1K, RTD-2K, MA, VLT, and SCS variants.
• SIA07A Resistance-to-Analog Signal Converter Signal converter that takes a resistance input and converts it to 0-10VDC or 4-20mA output, with zero and span potentiometers for field calibration.
• VMAC Analog Voltage-to-mA Converter Low-cost signal converter for HVAC DDC controllers to drive actuators requiring 4-20mA input from a 0-10VDC output; available in SnapTrack and potted configurations.
• DFCM Dual Channel Floating Controller Module 2-channel analog to tri-state floating controller module using microcontroller technology for interfacing to tri-state floating damper actuators and valves.
• DPCM Dual Channel PWM Controller Module 2-channel analog to pulse-width modulation controller module that accepts voltage or milliamp signals and converts them to PWM 24VAC triac outputs for PWM damper actuators and valves.
• ASM2 Analog Scaling Module SnapTrack Analog scaling module for converting and scaling analog signals in HVAC control systems.
• AETI-485/TTL2 Atkinson Electronics Trunk Interface Communication trunk interface for data transmission between HVAC control system components.
• DCPS DC Power Supply DC power supply with adjustable voltage regulator offering both half-wave and full-wave bridge rectification; available in Low Voltage Range (4.5V-17VDC) and High Voltage Range (13V-26VDC) with 1 Amp maximum output.
• Relay 40A SPDT 12 Volt 40 Amp single-pole double-throw relay with mounting tab for various switching applications in power control systems.
• Inline Mini Fuse Holders Inline mini fuse holders with circuit protection for 5A, 10A, 15A, and 25A applications in 12AWG and 14AWG wire configurations.
• Fuse Packs Replacement fuse packs for IPS and DCIM products including .25 AMP, 27 Watt, 40 Watt, and 80 Watt variants in 5-pack configurations.
• STAEFA Smart II Controller Repair Service Factory repair and service for STAEFA Smart II controllers, extending the life of legacy HVAC control equipment instead of full panel replacement. Requires an RMA number before products are returned.
• HVAC Product Repair Service General factory repair service for Atkinson Electronics HVAC interface circuit boards and control products.
• PVCM Solar Charge Controller Repair Service Factory repair and service for Atkinson Electronics PVCM-series solar charge controller products.
• GSCM-Mini Generator Start Controller Repair Service Factory repair service for GSCM-Mini generator start control modules, including custom additions such as remote capability.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greystone Energy Systems: Produces HVAC sensors, transmitters, and control devices for building automation. Targets the same HVAC contractor and systems integrator channel as Atkinson.
• Building Automation Products Inc (BAPI): Designs and manufactures HVAC sensors, transmitters, and control accessories for building automation. Overlaps directly with Atkinson's HVAC interface and signal converter products.
• Kele Companies: Distributor and manufacturer of building automation products including sensors, relays, and signal converters. Comparable product mix and customer base to Atkinson's HVAC interface line.
• Functional Devices: Manufacturer of relays, current sensors, and interface modules for building automation and HVAC. Closest comparable to Atkinson's HVAC signal conversion, relay, and phase cut driver lines.
• Automation Components Inc (ACI): Manufacturer of sensors, transducers, and interface modules for HVAC, building automation, and process control. Comparable to Atkinson in customer base and product category.
• Contemporary Controls: Manufactures building automation networking products including BAS routers, gateways, and protocol converters. Adjacent overlap with Atkinson's AETI trunk interface and signal converter lines.
• Morningstar Corporation: Leading independent manufacturer of solar charge controllers for off-grid, RV, and telecom applications. Directly competes with Atkinson's SunExplorer PVCM controllers.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Original equipment manufacturer of the STAEFA Smart II controller family that Atkinson's interface modules and repair services are designed to support. Represents both the largest incumbent competitor and the source of the legacy installed base Atkinson serves.
• Victron Energy: Global provider of solar charge controllers, inverters, battery monitors, and generator auto-start controllers. Overlaps with Atkinson's PVCM and GSCM product families but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Veris Industries (Schneider Electric): HVAC sensors, current transducers, and energy monitoring products, now part of Schneider Electric. Competes in adjacent product categories with Atkinson's HVAC signal conversion and relay offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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