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June 2007

Millennial Net Announces Wireless Solutions for Enterprise Energy Management

Millennial Net has introduced a wireless energy management solutions. The initial release includes several new wireless devices and web-based software in an integrated architecture well suited for commercial, industrial, educational and governmental organizations with single or multi-site applications.
  
Millennial Net's MeshScape Energy Management System architecture provides the integrated framework for MeshScape-compatible devices to be combined into comprehensive remote monitoring and control applications. The industrial-class wireless MeshScape networking technology is a proven robust and scaleable foundation. This self-forming and self-healing network enables wireless sensors to be easily installed and put into service with minimal cost and disruption to existing facilities and operations. This architecture is open to third party devices, software applications and services.

Energy-conscious organizations understand that if you can't measure it, you can't control consumption. Thus, having a comprehensive view of dynamic energy consumption is vital and must be analyzed with respect to energy load attributes such as equipment type, capacity and location and in relationship to other sensor data such as external temperature. Millennial Net has introduced the Wi-Pulse to leverage existing utility pulse-meter outputs, in order to capture and wirelessly communicate utility consumption such as gas, oil, water and electricity. The energy management framework also integrates third-party devices, including the MeshScape-compatible Wi-LEM, from LEM group.

The waste of heating and cooling is a problem that plagues most building managers seeking better energy efficiency. Commercial, industrial, residential and municipal building operators and occupants struggle over the rising cost of energy and environmental impact. Millennial Net  introduces a solution to balance the needs of both and address the major shortcomings of solutions on the market today. The new Wi-EMS module for HVAC and wireless Wi-Stat and Wi-Zone devices, takes a different approach from that of most HVAC building automation systems.Energy management savings are achieved by improved compliance and energy policy
enforcement.

The Wi-Stat and Wi-Zone devices provide reliable zone comfort and improved energy policy compliance. Wi-Stat has a familiar thermostat coupled with a MeshScape networking capability that affords ease-of-use, remote monitoring and control. Wi-Zone measures and communicates temperature and humidity.

The Wi-Stat allows the local occupant some temperature set point adjustment and overrides. However, this is constrained by Wi-Stat local supervisory control of its thermostat. The Wi-EMS module provides remote monitoring and enforcement of set-point policies to prevent wasting energy. 

G3 Technologies has introduced the RioExpress Industrial Wireless I/O.  It is an easy-to-use I/O module with integrated high performance Spread Spectrum Radio.  Without cable, reliably access those remote and hard-to-reach Digital & Analog process signals for both monitoring and control.  Use a pair of RioExpress modules to replicate (mirror) I/O signals for cable replacement, or use the RioExpress individually for stand-alone MODBUS Slave Wireless I/O.  Built for environmental tolerance and very low power consumption, it is well suited for use with Solar Power.

The RioExpress wireless I/O device features: simple DIP switch settings; no software configuration, wireless performance with 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz and advanced communications and power-save features.

Applications include monitoring and control of isolated I/O locations with no power, or impractical or impossible cable runs.  Specific applications include oil/gas wellhead and facilities, water/wastewater, solid waste landfill, bulk storage tanks, pumps and pump stations and environmental monitoring.

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has announced the availability of eNotify 2.0, a Web-based remote monitoring and diagnostic service for Powerware single-phase Series 9 and Powerware three-phase uninterruptible power systems (UPS). The eNotify service monitors the ongoing health of the UPS, while also monitoring the battery conditions to help prevent battery failure – the number one cause of load loss and downtime. 

Available to all Eaton PowerTrust service plan customers, eNotify 2.0 provides real-time response 24 hours a day, seven days a week to more than 100 UPS and battery alarms, immediate notification of significant events via phone, e-mail or pager and direct access to technical experts for remote troubleshooting and rapid problem resolution. As an upgraded service, eNotify now offers self-installation capabilities, improved user controls for reporting, notification escalations for multiple contacts and expanded international voltage and phase compatibility.

Powerware UPS products are designed for high efficiency and reliability, but batteries and other electrical components are subject to wear and eventual failure. By providing access to trained
technicians during UPS and battery events, eNotify 2.0 reduces the risk of downtime and
increases total system availability. Eaton has more than 1,000 field engineers, support specialists and technicians in North America with 24-hour access to factory design engineers during escalated emergencies. Technical resources can be dispatched immediately to resolve problems that could jeopardize critical operations. 

“eNotify 2.0 offers information technology and facility personnel peace of mind that their systems are watched over by trained technicians that are standing by 24x7 to respond as needed to critical alarms,” said Scott Kress, director of Sales and Marketing, Advent Power Protection Systems. “With eNotify, you can focus on other aspects of your business and not worry about the management and monitoring of UPS systems.”

Emerson Installs Daniel Gas Metering System to Upgrade Fiscal Monitoring at Metering Station in Macedonia

Emerson Process Management has recently completed a major modernization program at a custody transfer gas metering installation at the Makpetrol Border Station in Macedonia. The scope of work undertaken by Emerson included design, fabrication, inspection, test and delivery of a complete Daniel gas metering system.

Makpetrol were keen to introduce a technologically advanced ultrasonic measurement method to the gas metering station, which measures gas flow from a pipeline originating in Russia. The existing measurement system consists of three streams utilizing orifice measurement technology and Makpetrol wanted to confirm the ability of the Daniel SeniorSonic meter as an accurate, reliable, cost-effective alternative for custody transfer measurement.

Emerson assumed full system responsibility, starting with commissioning service and guaranteeing the operability, accuracy and quality of all components including conformance to local and national authority and code requirements.  The project also included a comprehensive operation and maintenance training package for site personnel.

The new metering system was commissioned throughout 2005, with the commissioning timetable having been designed to minimize downtime. Since then, the difference between orifice and SeniorSonic base volume flows has been typically 0.5 percent or less. The advanced diagnostic checks and inter-comparisons available from the Daniel SeniorSonic metering system have given the operator a higher level of confidence in metering accuracy than was ever possible before. This confidence, along with the stable accurate performance of the meter, led to the Daniel SeniorSonic being approved for use for primary flow measurement by Makpetrol and Gazprom.

Commenting on the success of the new metering system, Milos Colovic, manager of Metrology Department and Head of Border Station at Makpetrol said, "We are now certain that we measure gas flow accurately, as the different physical measuring principle of USM and orifice prevents a systematic error affecting the measurement result of the two gas meters. Pay/check configuration of the metering system allows us to verify that the meters are performing correctly. Based on the success of this installation which has been proven to be accurate, reliable and user friendly, Makpetrol is planning to extend the use of this new technology based on the Daniel SeniorSonic meter to a third metering line.”

Emerson supplied the two new Daniel metering streams as pre-assembled flow metering tubes, each containing a 10 inch 600# SeniorSonic ultrasonic flow meter, Daniel Profiler flow conditioning plate, up and downstream pipe spools and pressure and temperature transmitters. Each stream was designed to accurately measure the full site flowrate of 180,000 Standard M3/Hr and each meter, along with its own up and downstream pipe spools, was flow calibrated in high pressure natural gas at the Advantica Calibration Facility in the UK.

According to Michael L. Duffy, president of Per Mar Security Services, his company was looking toward the future when they chose AES-IntelliNet's wireless mesh communications network to convert their AMPS sites. "As an independent full service provider of security and fire protection, Per Mar likes to remain on the cutting edge of technology. With VOIP becoming the industry standard, it just makes good long-term sense to utilize radios that provide a higher level of security and won't become obsolete. This two-way wireless mesh communication network is what I see as the future for our company and the future for the industry", he said.

With over 1,800 AMPS sites to convert, Per Mar Security Services did not waste any time once the decision to go with AES had been made. Duffy is not looking back, "We are very happy with our decision and working with AES has been great. The AES IntelliNet wireless mesh communication network is everything they promised it would be, the customer service is top rate and all commitments have all been kept."

Tom Kenty, general manager of AES-IntelliNet is extremely pleased by the Per Mar decision. "I have full confidence in the IntelliNet technology, its reliability and truly believe it's the best security communications system on the market today. This is a solution, not just for the AMPS issue, but also for the low cost of ownership, the opportunity to increase revenues and profitability by removing dependence and payments to third party service providers.”

Axeda Corp. a secure remote service and support company, has announced that Vaisala, a manufacturer of weather measurement instruments and solutions, is using Axeda ServiceLink to monitor, diagnose and repair its sophisticated products in use around the world, driving increased customer satisfaction.

Weather measurement products are installed in remote locations around the world, many times in rural areas that are hard to reach, making travel for on-site service calls expensive. With Axeda ServiceLink, Vaisala can monitor these products from their service center, and detect problems before they cause system downtime.

“Our customers’ research and operations depend on our products performing flawlessly, and with extreme precision,” said Aki Lilja, program manager, Vaisala.  “Axeda ServiceLink allows us to provide the high level of service that our customers demand in a secure, efficient, and cost-effective manner.”

Using the extensive Axeda ServiceLink capabilities for remote diagnosis and repair, the number of on-site service repairs is reduced, and when travel is required, the service team is ready with the right parts and expertise needed to fix the problem the first time. This benefits Vaisala through lower service costs, and their customers through increased product uptime. In addition, Axeda ServiceLink gives Vaisala valuable insight into how their products perform in the field, giving engineering the data they need to make continuous improvements to product quality.

“Service is a major driver of customer loyalty, brand equity, and bottom-line revenues,” said Dale Calder, Axeda’s president and CEO.  “We’re creating the ultimate win-win: end-users enjoy peak performance for the life of the product and our customers maximize the value of the product they sell, giving them a competitive advantage.”

Remote Monitoring & Networking 2007,  November 6-7, 2007 at the Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, Ariz., will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, automated process & system controls and device networks. Large-scale users and industry experts will speak on SCADA, security, control, automation, M2M, networking, telemetry and condition monitoring.
More than 35 sessions including:

• Automated Meter Reading, Alarm and Control
  
• SCADA Use in Water/Wastewater and Utility Applications
  
• Trends in the Global Electric Power and Energy Pipeline Market for SCADA Technology
  
• Scadaless SCADA Using Wireless Mesh Radio Telemetry
  
• Empowering Windows Vista for SCADA and Remote Monitoring
  
• Designing a Remote Monitoring Infrastructure - Through the Eyes of Your Engineering Firm
  
• Challenges Facing a Remote Monitoring Program in The City of Atlanta
  

To view the entire program and to register for the event, click here: http://www.remotemagazine.com/rem07_index.htm

June

18-21, NXTcomm, Chicago, Ill. Contact www.nxtcommshow.com

20-25, Interop Las Vegas 2007, Las Vegas, Nev.
Contact www.interop.com

25-28, Remote Device Monitoring & Networking Mgt Summit, Boston , MA
Contact www.iqpc.com

30-July 1, GRIDCOM, Washington DC, Contact www.gridcomusa.com

July

16-20, EGSA On-Site Power Generation School, Minneapolis, Minn. Contact www.egsa.org

Energy Efficiency Programs for Utilities
July 24 - 25, 2007
San Francisco, CA

Utilities are pressed to offer customers energy efficiency programs. Though regulatory pressure is good enough reason to do this, there are ways these programs can be successful businesses on their own. What does a well-designed energy efficiency program look like? How can these programs be marketed effectively to customers? How can your utility actually increase revenues from such an undertaking?

By attending EUCI’s Conference on Energy Efficiency Programs, you will learn first-hand from your fellow utilities how to craft and communicate the most effective energy efficiency program strategies. With networking opportunities built into the program, you will meet fellow utility professionals facing the same obstacles and environments as you are. Hear our utility presenters discuss how to build the business case for energy efficiency programs, what challenges they faced in approaching their projects, the results and lessons learned. https://www.euci.com/conferences/0707-energy-efficiency/index.php

GRIDCOM 2007

Attend GRIDCOM 2007 to hear about n ew requirements for SATCOM-on-the-move, new insights on the Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion Program, tactical information to the warfighter (WIN-T) updates, and t he rise of mobile Internet Protocol (IP) platforms in today’s military communications program.

Speakers Include:

• Admiral Gary Roughead, Commander, US Pacific Fleet
• Mike Kern, Deputy Director,Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Network & Information Integration
• Dr. Ron Jost, Director of Wireless, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration

This annual forum addressing the role of tactical communications in the net-centric battlespace, will take place July 30 – August 1, 2007 at the GUCC in Washington, DC.

Visit www.gridcomusa.com for more information and to register.

The WORLD ENERGY ENGINEERING CONGRESS (WEEC) is very pleased to celebrate its 30th year as the most important energy event of national scope for end users and energy professional in all areas of the energy field. It is the one truly comprehensive forum where you can fully assess the "big picture" – and see exactly how the economic and market forces, new technologies, regulatory developments and industry trends all merge to shape your critical decisions on your organization's energy and economic future. The WEEC features a large, multi-track conference agenda, a full line-up of seminars on a variety of current topics and a comprehensive exposition of the market's most promising new technologies.

The WEEC conference and expo target the complete spectrum of technologies and services of greatest importance to our delegates in attendance, including, but not limited to:

• Renewable and alternative energy
• Combined heat & power / cogeneration / distributed generation
• Integrated building automation & energy management
• Lighting efficiency
• HVAC systems and controls
• Thermal storage and load management
• Boilers and combustion controls
• Geoexchange technologies
• Solar and fuel cell technologies
• Applications specific to federal energy management programs
• Energy services and project financing
  

PCIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Show
October 1-4, 2007
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Orlando, Florida

PCIA, The Wireless Infrastructure Association, is proud to host the number one infrastructure industry show in the country. This year's show is taking place in Orlando, Florida and will provide you with everything you need to know about the industry while delivering an inside look at current and future developments in wireless infrastructure. The Wireless Infrastructure Show is the key place to learn about the industry from tower owners, carriers, municipalities, utilities, engineers, consultants, investors, and government officials. 2007's Wireless Infrastructure Show promises to be better than ever. It is the best avenue for access to wireless infrastructure executives and industry insiders, an elite show floor, choice education programs, and a notable speaker list.

Join us and take a look at current emerging financial, technological, and regulatory developments in wireless infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to gain insight on the industry directly from carriers, infrastructure owners and operators, equipment manufacturers, service providers, government officials, and the investment community. http://www.pcia.com/show/

Visit the Attendees or Exhibitors pages for more information.  The deadline for advance registration and housing is September 21, 2007.

What Is ICUEE, The Demo Expo?
ICUEE, the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition, is the premier international demonstration exposition and education resource for the construction and utility industries, focusing on the following sectors:

• Electric
• Phone and Cable
• Sewer and Water
• Gas
• General Construction
• Landscaping
• Public Works

ICUEE 2007 takes place October 16-18, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky USA at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Remote Monitoring & Networking 2007 / Onsite Power 2007

Onsite Power 2007 covers the latest advancements in back-up, UPS, emergency and standby power systems, and design strategies for monitoring & controlling distributed, remote and mission-critical equipment and facilities.

For more information about speaking please contact Nick Depperschmidt at nickd@infowebcom.com

For more information about exhibiting or sponsorships please contact Scott Nash at scottn@infowebcom.com

*Now co-located with Zero Downtime 2007!

Zero Downtime 2007

Zero Downtime 2007 is a new spin on the popular Equipment Protection Conferences. This two-day conference focused on the latest advancements in protecting electronic equipment for data centers, communication and control networks, 24X7 industrial and facility systems, infrastructure and emergency service operations and other mission-critical electronic systems.

For more information about speaking please contact Nick Depperschmidt at nickd@infowebcom.com

For more information about exhibiting or sponsorships please contact Suzanne Harrold at suzanneh@infowebcom.com

* Now co-located with Remote Monitoring and Networking 2007 and Onsite Power 2007!

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