Industrial spread spectrum data radio
20 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Trio Datacom Pty Ltd
TRIO Datacom has released its K Series frequency hopping spread spectrum data radio suitable for serial data communications in both 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz licence-free frequency bands.
WirelessHART becomes international communication standard
30 September, 2008
The WirelessHART Communication Specification (HART 7.1) has been approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as a Publicly Available Specification (IEC/PAS 62591Ed. 1), making it the first officially released industrial wireless communication standard.
Extending the mantle of safety — The role of IP-centric satellite communications in managing security risk in remote area mining operations
20 September, 2008 by Chris Hill*
Operating a mining operation in a remote area, especially in a country with significant infrastructure shortcomings, presents a series of challenges which must be addressed at a strategic level, in order to ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of such operations. A reliable communications platform directly back to the corporate head office provides a solid foundation for effective command and control, supporting not only day-to-day administrative and production operations, but also as-needed communications pathways for emergency management.
Serial radios
05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Triflex Electrical
ProSoft Technology’s industrial frequency hopping serial radios are licence free and are available in both the 900 MHz (RLX-IFH9S) and 2.4 GHz (RLX-IFH24S) bands. Frequency hopping radios use a proprietary signal that hops from channel to channel, which provides the wireless network with an extra layer of security allowing it to avoid interference or existing wireless networks.
Wireless developer’s kit
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has announced the SureCross DX70 Wireless Developer’s Kit, consisting of a gateway and one node transceiver to enable on-site wireless testing. The ready-to-use, self-contained kit provides battery boxes with test buttons and indicator lights simulating inputs and outputs to determine an application’s specific range and response time requirements.
Outdoor wireless ethernet access point
20 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Paqworks
Paqworks have introduced the AdsTec rugged wireless ethernet access point, which is based on the latest technologies and has a high transmission power of 1000 mW.
Putting the focus on sustainable process engineering
10 July, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
As one of the world’s leading suppliers of products, services and solutions to the process industries, Emerson Process Management has begun to take a serious look at the future of the industry in terms of sustainability. In a recent interview with ProcessOnline, the many ways the company is adapting to the global changes that are forcing companies to become more environmentally aware were discussed.
FlexPower wireless sensor nodes
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced FlexPower nodes for the Banner SureCross wireless network. FlexPower provides a versatile wireless solution by allowing a SureCross node to operate using 10 to 30 VDC line power, solar panels, or a FlexPower battery module in remote or difficult-to-access locations.
ISA100.11a-compatible wireless network
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building Solutions
Honeywell has announced an updated version of its OneWireless industrial wireless network equipment that is designed to be compatible with the end-user driven ISA100.11a industrial wireless communication standard. The network can be easily upgraded to the ISA100.11a standard, when it is completed, through an over-the-air software update.
Wireless network
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced the SureCross wireless network, a wireless platform built from the ground up for industry and featuring proprietary RF design, advanced power management features and robust communications integrity. SureCross is optimised for a wide range of challenging sensing and control applications with high reliability, security and deterministic response capabilities.
Industrial quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE IP modem
19 May, 2008 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
The OnCell G3100 industrial RS-232 or RS-232/422/485 GSM/GPRS/EDGE IP modems are designed to transmit data and short messages (SMS) over GSM/GPRS/EDGE cellular networks.
Wireless equipment health monitoring
20 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell, in collaboration with SKF, has introduced OneWireless equipment health monitoring (EHM). OneWireless EHM will wirelessly transmit complete spectral information — including vibration amplitude and operating parameter information — from the field to the plant control room, helping reduce equipment failures and improve business performance through lower maintenance costs.
Wireless LAN module
20 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty Ltd
Intended to provide a seamless high capacity extension to existing networks, Hirschmann industrial ethernet have released the BAT54-Rail wireless LAN radio.
Wireless equipment health monitoring
20 March, 2008
Honeywell, in collaboration with SKF, has introduced OneWireless equipment health monitoring (EHM). OneWireless EHM will wirelessly transmit complete spectral information— including vibration amplitude and operating parameter information — from the field to the plant control room, helping reduce equipment failures and improve business performance through lower maintenance costs.
Serial-to-wireless LAN module
24 January, 2008 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
The WE-2100T is a compact switch module from Moxa that can be installed in a remote serial device for an instant WLAN connection. It has a small form factor that is about half the size of a credit card, so it can be embedded into almost any type of device. TCP/IP and wireless security protocols are built into the WE-2100T for fast integration, saving programming time and effort. High-speed serial support even includes non-standard baud rates such as 250 and 500 Kbaud. A reverse SMA antenna connector allows easy connection to any external antenna system.
