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FLEXIM introduces its new FLUXUS® F608 and G608 portable gas and liquid flow meters for usage in hazardous areas. The new FLUXUS® F608 and G608 are based on the widely used, highly reliable and versatile F601 and G601, but have been specifically engineered for their use within hazardous areas and are covered by ATEX certification (EX II3G). Users are no longer obliged to obtain a Hot Work Permit, making access to ATEX zones much easier and less time consuming. The extremely resistant carbon fibre housing, together with the rugged transducer design, ensures a high impact protection as well as resistance against oil, water and other liquids. Configured fully in less than five minutes, the F608 and G608 share the same efficient battery allowing 14hrs of continuous measurement. Its application range is unrivalled - from pipes as small as 10mm to 6500mm inner diameter and temperatures ranging from -40°C to 200°C. Equipped with two flow channels and multiple inputs and outputs, the flow meter is designed for direct usage in demanding environments. The 13kg weight allows the meter to be carried as personal luggage for platform visits. Date: 30th April 2011 < Back to News Index > 
A high-level Thuraya delegation, led by Chief Technology Officer Ali Al Mazrooei, has set off to Washington DC to meet with potential military and media customers at the world’s largest satellite telecom exhibition. Thuraya is establishing strong visibility in “Satellite 2010” which brings thousands of military, media, government and NGO officials. An expanding portfolio of satellite telecom solutions including broadband, maritime, handheld, tracking, video-streaming and secure communications is being showcased at the 5-day event starting this week. Commenting on Thuraya’s participation at this key gathering, Mr. Al Mazrooei said, “The US is a significantly large customer of satellite telecom in our 140-country coverage area and elsewhere. And we have top-quality, competitive voice and data products that meet US and international customers’ needs. Hence, we naturally go to this Washington event to further develop our international business.” Mr. Al Mazrooei will also be sharing Thuraya’s perspective on “New Solutions and New Opportunities at the MSS CEO Session” at the conference which is attended by a large number of specialists. “We are pleased to be taking part in Satellite 2010 where we can share our expertise with industry partners, and directly talk to our vertical market customers,” he added. At this year’s show, Thuraya is specifically demonstrating the world’s smallest satellite broadband solution, Thuraya IP as well as a ‘Comms on the Move’ antenna designed for broadband services on the go. Additionally, Thuraya will be exhibiting its specialised multi-communication solution Thuraya Marine and the Company’s range of satellite handhelds which include the world’s toughest satellite phone, Thuraya XT. Date: 15th March 2010 < Back to News Index >
ABB, Emerson, E+H, and P+F showed a wide range of WirelessHART devices at the table top demos (adapters, gateways, pressure, temperature from multiple suppliers, plus vibration, pH, conductivity, valve position, level switch etc.). Presenters also from these companies. Visitors could speak to these specialists and get their hand on WirelessHART devices. “What Can Wireless Do for Me” topic covered new applications made possible with WirelessHART that could not be solved before: points not measured before, unlocking stranded diagnostics for predictive maintenance etc. All of the WirelessHART devices from the different manufacturers were fully operating. Data from all of these WirelessHART products formed a mesh network as seen from the attached screen capture. That is, data from brand A transmitter is routed through transmitters and adapters of brands B and C to a gateway brand D. PV with status and auxiliary measurements, including discrete signals, integrated from the WirelessHART gateway into the operator interface. This is possible because all use the common HART application layer protocols familiar from millions of HART devices. WirelessHART is unique because all devices use a single common application protocol: the same standard commands as for wired HART devices; interoperability trusted in process applications for two decades. “Understanding WirelessHART” topic covered the various solutions in the WirelessHART standard to ensure WirelessHART coexists with other wireless protocols without causing interference or being interfered with, how WirelessHART achieves low power consumption for extremely long battery life, easy deployment through self-organizing mesh networking and auto-configuration without need for multiple wired infrastructure access points, reliability through self-healing mesh networking and gateway redundancy, segregation of responsibility from IT networking by not using IP address. Multiple security mechanisms. Demonstration also showed secure commissioning of a WirelessHART devices by simply using the same HART interface and laptop software plants already have, and are already familiar with, thus not having to send the join key (password) over the air. The audience could see how this new device automatically joins the mesh network established among devices from the other vendors without additional configuration. “Using WirelessHART” topic covered WirelessHART applications such as process monitoring and control, machinery health monitoring, health, safety, and environmental (HSE), plus device maintenance. As well as integration methods for new and legacy control systems and the work of the Wireless Cooperation Team (WCT) consisting of HART Communication Foundation, Fieldbus Foundation, Profibus User Organization (PNO) – how to integrate WirelessHART gateways into the respective backbone network. It was also showed status from WirelessHART devices integrated in operator displays to prompt evasive action to protect process on device failure. Device alerts are displayed with actionable information, not just raw diagnostics. The same common software can be used for device configuration, calibration, and troubleshooting of all WirelessHART devices (and same as wired HART devices), again because they use the same single application protocol. True interoperability can only be achieved with a single common application protocol (ISO OSI layer 7), just using the same radio (layer 1) infrastructure is not sufficient for interoperability. “Planning a WirelessHART Project” topic covered WirelessHART engineering: project scope, device placement, device specifications, commissioning / checkout procedures, and documentation for a WirelessHART project That is, only a single wireless sensor network infrastructure in the plant is needed as devices from many vendors can be mixed and matched in the same network solve different application challenges. WirelessHART is already internationally recognized by IEC as a Publically Available Specification, and just passed the critical “CDV” stage of the final standardization process November 2009. Date: 10th February 2010 < Back to News Index >
MIL-RAM TECHNOLOGY received the 2009 Product of the Year Award on our Gas Detection Digital Modbus Rack Mount Controller - TA-2048MB (Wall Mount available) which features 48-channel system with 3 separate 16 channel Modbus Networks. RS-485 digital Modbus RTU. Four relays (SPST), 10 Amp. common to all channels. Continuous Diagnostics. Optional: Remote Relay Modules, Remote Analog and Digital Output Module - Modbus enabled. Use with any Mil-Ram smarter Gas Detection Transmitter - Toxic/LEL/VOC/Oxygen. Date: 14th January 2010 < Back to News Index > |
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