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January 2008

Wide Temperature Range Wireless Data Logger Released

TandD Corp. has introduced the new RTR-52Pt wireless data logger. This unit uses industry standard three wire Pt-100 RTD sensors available from many sources. With a temperature measurement range from -200°C to 600°C, and an IP-64 water resistance rating, the RTR-52Pt is numerous applications.

The RTR-52Pt is compact, portable and battery operated. Sensors are attached using a standard three wire screw terminal block. The unit features a large LCD display for reading current values and the device status. The RTR 52Pt can store 8,000 readings in either one-time or endless recording mode. This model is also compatible with any TandD RTR-5x series of wireless data collectors.

Semaphore Adds Coronis Systems Wireless Sensor Driver to Compact SCADA System

Semaphore has introduced a firmware update that allows its T-Box line of RTU products to communicate with a network of Coronis Systems wireless sensor products. The T-Box RTU line is the first IP-based telemetry solution that enables complete integration of SCADA, control, and communications functionality in one rugged package and the addition of a driver for wireless sensors gives users even greater flexibility in implementing cost-effective SCADA system solutions.

The driver brings the benefits of T-Box technology to SCADA system applications such as automated meter reading (AMR), industrial monitoring and infrastructure management. The T-Box RTU can serve information including alarms, live status, machine health, trends and historical reports to multiple recipients via the Internet, Intranets, e-mail or SMS text messaging.

Coronis Systems sensor products provide a reliable solution for monitoring and recording process data wirelessly in energy, food and beverage, industrial and water supply applications. Based on Wavenis ultra low power (ULP) wireless technology, the Coronis Systems sensor products benefit from long battery life and make wireless solutions possible even in the most hard-to-reach places.

T-Box provides Windows menus that allow simple configuration of messaging as well as reports for alarming, live information, historical information and trends. No programming is required. Also easily configured are Web pages, which include live and historical information as well as graphical representations of site conditions. The reports and web pages are resident within the T-Box RTU and are available to all recipients on their PDAs or personal computers.  

Sixnet Releases Slim Industrial Ethernet Modem

Sixnet has introduced the newest member of the Slim Line Family, the Remote Access Switch (SL-5MS-MDM). This product brings together an industrial telephone modem with an industrial 5-port managed Ethernet switch. This combination enables integrators and plant engineers to dial into the plant from remote locations saving a trip and providing quicker service at the same time.

Sixnet managed switches can even detect and report network problems before they seriously affect network operations. The unit also has a self-test/alarm output signal plus authentication and encryption features.

Features of the integrated industrial telephone modem include easy and secure dial-in connections, PPP (point-to-point) for dial-up connections and automatic dial-out on a trigger input. Connection speeds are fast, up to 56 Kbps. Sixnet modems are also compliant with phone (PSTN) systems world-wide, ensuring ease of use, just about anywhere.

The SL-5MS-MDM is compliant with a slue of industrial standards for use in truly open systems. The hardware carries many industrial ratings and certifications for use in harsh environments, and boasts a 1,000,000 hours MTBF, along with a -40 to 75°C operating temperate.

Xecom, Inc. has released a new version of the XE900SL10, 900 MHz frequency hopping radio. The XE900SL10-N targets remote sensor networks by increasing the number of available network nodes, increasing data throughput and providing additional communications options.

The first generation XE900SL10 focused on link reliability and data integrity, while the XE900SL10-N simplifies communications for larger sensor networks. The maximum number of nodes supported in a single network increases from 256 to more than 65,000. As before, 256 unique frequency hopping algorithms permit multiple unique networks to coexist, but those networks can now be larger. Link overhead is reduced to increase real data transfer rates up to three times. A new broadcast data mode allows a message to be transmitted simultaneously to all other network nodes.

The XE900SL10-N continues many of the special features Xecom introduced in the original XE900SL10. These features include SensorOnAir, patent pending, to read remote sensors, multiple power saving modes to prolong battery life, and integrated analog and digital I/O lines for direct connection of sensors.

Zonet Launches Night-Vision Security Cameras With Audio

Zonet has released its entrée into the security solution arena with the launch of the Zonet Internet Protocol (IP) cameras, initially introducing model 7630 and model 7630W (wireless version). These network cameras are easy to set up and small enough to be placed almost anywhere. With their own IP address and built-in web server, they connect directly to the user’s network and can be remotely accessed from a standard Web browser.

The security cameras feature superior image quality in three different resolutions, up to VGA (640x480), with transfer rates of 30 frames-per-second. With the built-in omni-directional microphone, users can not only see but also hear what’s transpiring; and with the included night-vision capabilities, users can even see in the dark. Both models offer the ability to record streaming video with sound to a hard drive, or schedule and upload images to FTP or send over email. In addition, both models feature motion detection and customizable automated alert notifications.

The night-vision IP cameras provide an easy access browser interface, allowing users can keep a remote eye and ear on locations. The IP cameras are well suited for entrances and exits or anywhere a little extra visibility is needed. In addition, users can easily broadcast video activities to viewers in real-time over a local network or the Internet.

ISA99 Cyber Security Standard and Updated Technologies Report Now Available

A new American National Standard and an update of a widely used technical report on cyber security technologies have been published by ISA and may be obtained at www.isa.org/isa9900012007 and www.isa.org/isatr9900012007.

The new standard, ANSI/ISA-99.00.01-2007, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology, Concepts and Models, is the first in a series of ISA standards that addresses cyber security for industrial automation and control systems (IACS). This Part 1 standard focuses on key concepts, terminology and models, and will serve as a foundation for additional standards currently in development in the ISA99 series.

The updated technical report, ANSI/ISA-TR99.00.01-2007, Security Technologies for Industrial Automation and Control Systems, provides an assessment of currently available cyber security tools, mitigation countermeasures and technologies. The guidelines provided apply to existing and new IACSs used in regulating and monitoring numerous industries and critical infrastructures.

The technical report describes key categories of cyber security technologies, the types of products available in those categories, and the pros and cons of using those products in IACS environments relative to expected threats and known cyber vulnerabilities. Additionally, it provides recommendations and guidance for using those cyber security technology products and countermeasures.  

Innominate Security Technologies AG has its sights set on the Asian industrial security market after signing a distribution agreement with Vector InfoTech. Singapore-based Vector InfoTech will represent Innominate throughout South East Asia as well as other key territories such as India, China and Saudi Arabia. The signing of Vector InfoTech marks Innominate's second distribution deal in Asia following their agreement with Altech ADS.

"The South East Asian market is a key territory for Innominate. The region as a whole is experiencing huge economic growth, but industrial security is lagging behind. Hackers are always looking to exploit new businesses that do not necessarily have the adequate security measures in place and Asia is now a prime target for them," said Joachim Fietz, CEO Innominate Security Technologies AG. "This deal represents a fantastic opportunity and Vector InfoTech as a leading distributor in South East Asia is the perfect partner."

The Town of Woodstock, Va. has completed a $1.2 million t own-wide water meter replacement project, installing more than 1,800 new water meters with automatic meter reading (AMR) capability. The new meters will reduce read times and more accurately measure water usage, which should allow the town to receive more than $25,000 in additional revenue annually.

Woodstock town officials recognized the need to upgrade water meter infrastructure a few years ago, but lacked the staff resources to manage the process. The town contracted with TAC to provide the personnel and project management expertise for the water meter change-out.

“The ability to accurately measure water usage not only allows our town to correctly bill customers for the water they actually use, but enables us to understand our water needs,” said Larry Bradford, Woodstock town manager. “Now we have real data on town water consumption, so we can make forecasts and effectively manage our water resources to meet demand today and in the future.”

TAC completed the project in just six months, with minimal impact on town staff, versus the five to 10 years the town estimated it would need relying on its own limited resources. With the new meters installed, the read time was reduced from one week to four hours, and the meters will accurately measure water flow to provide for precise customer billing. TAC installed an AMR system from Neptune Technology Group.  

Initial emphasis will be for onshore wells in the US.The new services will use the Moblize Kanak solution suite with any well site device or field/office SCADA systems and transmit data to the Moblize Enterprise Gateway Server (MEGS), a secure Internet-based system providing equipment monitoring. Schlumberger receives data from this technology for its ProductionWatcher solution, which includes a liquid loading workflow that provides a model for surveillance of gas well production and decline over time, enabling proactive management.

"Across the oilfield we see significant value in a new generation of production processes, with decision-ready data used in new workflows, often by users that had no access to this information before," said Alex Cisneros Jr., vice-president, North America Data and Consulting Services, Schlumberger. "Realizing this value requires working closely with clients on their projects, advanced last mile IT capabilities, and geo-technical strength with a broad, technology led service portfolio."

Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI) has been awarded a major contract by Imperial Irrigation District (IID) of California to supply a comprehensive Energy Management System (EMS). IID’s electric operations currently serve more than 140,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. IID’s motivation for this project has been the implementation of a modern and more flexible operations control system based on an open architecture, better facilitating NERC reliability standards as well as a lower recurring maintenance cost.  

The proposed system is based on OSI’s monarch distributed open architecture and includes SCADA, automatic generation control and dispatch (AGC), historical information system, calculation and trending subsystems, transmission network analysis, web-based graphical user interface, short-term load forecast, load shed and restoration, equipment outage scheduling, transaction management scheduling, switch order management, operator training simulator, ICCP and DNP communications, as well as a comprehensive backup/disaster recovery control system. “We welcome IID to our user community and look forward to a very successful project. IID is a unique organization located in a growing part of the West coast USA with special transmission characteristics. We are confident that our monarch suite of applications will facilitate IID meeting all its corporate and regulatory goals,” said Bahman Hoveida, president & CEO of OSI.

Remote 2008
November 5-6, 2008
Atlanta, GA

Remote Site and Equipment Management Magazine is proud to announce that the annual Remote 2008 Conference and Expo will be held November 5-6, 2008 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA.

The two-day international conference will serve equipment and facility managers, communications system operators, designers, developers and integrators interested in learning the latest capabilities and best practices in these rapidly advancing fields. This will provide an opportunity to network with peers, professionals and potential business partners involved in technology solutions serving a variety of applications. See the latest products, services and systems available and discover what's coming next.

For more Information About Sponsoring and Exhibiting Contact Scott Nash: Scottn@infowebcom.com

For more Information About Speaking Abstract Contact Nick Depperschmidt: Nickd@infowebcom.com

January

14-16, SCTE Conference on Emerging Technologies, Los Angeles, Calif.
Contact http://et.scte.org

22-24, DistribuTech, Tampa, Fla.
Contact http://dt08.events.pennnet.com/fl/index.cfm

24-25, Waste Management Finance Forum, London, England,
Contact www.euromoneyenergy.com

February

11-15, CERAWeek, Houston, Texas, Contact www2.cera.com

19-21, Power-Gen Renewable Energy, Las Vegas, Nev.
Cotact http://pgre08.events.pennnet.com/fl//index.cfm

20-22, World Meter Design Congress, San Jose, Calif.
Contact www.spintelligent-events.com/meter-design

25-28, Optimizing & Securing the Remote Service Infrastructure, San Diego, Calif. Contact www.iqpc.com

27-29, IWCE, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact www.iwceexpo.com/iwce2008

27-29, Electric West, Las Vegas, Nev. Contact www.electricshow.com/ew2008

28, SATELLITE 2008, Washington DC,
Contact www.satellitetoday.com/satellite2008/

ATX West 2008
January 29-31, 2008
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Your Total Resource for Automation Technology

January 29-31, 2008, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Register Today for FREE Expo Hall Admission  

Attend ATX West to find the innovative products and technologies you need. ATX West features:
• The latest advances in automation including adhesives/dispensing equipment, assembly systems, custom automation, control software/hardware, materials handling, motion control, robotics, sensors, vision inspection systems, and much more.
• Technical experts in every booth who are ready to discuss your product specifications and requirements. Match their expertise and capabilities with your needs.
• Seven industry-relevant co-located shows:
Your ATX West badge also provides free admission to MD&M West, WestPack, Pacific Design & Manufacturing, PLASTEC West, Electronics West, PTX West, and Green Manufacturing Expo.

The World Meter Design Congress provides the only meeting place for the world's meter design engineers, system architects, research engineers and productions professionals to gain insights into the new requirements and opportunities shaping the design and development of next generation metering systems.

The technical program includes specific focus areas on globalization of metering, new systems architectures, utilities future requirements, specifications for smart metering, emerging standards, calibration, meter testing and lifecycle, reliability, packaging, meter communications technologies, interoperability, and open protocols.

For more information please contact Julia Barton-Hill: julia@spintelligent.com
Phone: 888 559 8017 (USA) / +27 21 700 3524 (international).
Link to: www.metering.com/design

The International Wireless Communications Expo
February 25-26, 2008
Las Vegas, NV

The International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) is the ONE place where all industries and communications IT professionals come together to share thoughts and ideas on wireless communications technologies.
If you are a:

• Enterprise User from industries such as security, utilities, transportation, construction, education, retail, healthcare and facilities management
• Public Safety Professional
• Wireless Service Provider
• IT Professional
• Dealer or Consultant

And you are responsible for planning and implementing your organization’s wireless technology future, then IWCE is your must attend event.
http://www.iwceexpo.com/iwce2008/public/enter.aspx

SATELLITE 2008 Conference & Exhibition
February 25-28, 2008
Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

SATELLITE 2008 Conference & Exhibition brings together military, commercial, broadcasting and corporate customers seeking valuable turnkey solutions for their communications networks.
SATELLITE 2008 has 8,500 delegates; more than 270 industry-leading exhibiting companies; a full conference program with more than 50 conference sessions and workshops and many networking opportunities. The event is February 25-28, 2008 in the Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Please visit www.SATELLITE2008.com to register for the FREE Exhibition or for more information about this year's event.

Electric West Exhibition & Conference
February 26-29, 2008
Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center


The Electric West Exhibition & Conference will take place at the Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center, February 26-29, 2008. (conference Feb. 26-29: exhibits Feb. 27-29. While power quality has always been  part of the event, this year Electric West will incorporate the Power Quality & Reliability Exhibition & Conference. There will be 20+ Power Quality Professional Advancement Courses, seminars and technical sessions, all of which will qualify for professional development hours (PDH) under the auspices of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES) and EC&M Seminars. Topics include “Stored Energy & UPS (1&2)”, Flywheel vs. Batteries: the Challenge Continues,” “Critical Operations Power Systems” and more. There will be a free keynote address on the Future of Power Quality. And an Ask the Experts panel discussion. Meet more than 200 exhibitors spotlighting thousands of products.

For 2008, the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has teamed up with a powerful cross-section of cosponsors to address innovative energy management programs, distributed generation strategies, HVAC and building systems success stories, green buildings, the role of renewables, energy procurement updates, power quality solutions, and more at the GLOBALCON 2008 conference and expo on March 19-20, 2008, in Austin, TX. GLOBALCON 2008 offers more training flexibility than ever before with a multi-track conference program, intensive seminars, and an energy, power, and facility management expo. Featured topics this year are:

•Strategic Energy Planning •Profiting From Energy Management •Energy Management Success Stories •Distributed Generation & Power

•Advanced HVAC Systems •Information Technology •Green Buildings •Energy Efficient Buildings

Visit the GLOBALCON 2008 exposition and discover the latest strategies to reduce costs, upgrade equipment, and improve operational efficiency. Access to this valuable expo is included with full conference registration. The expo offers the chance to network with various equipment and service providers. We have also added a series of FREE workshops to help get you up to speed on the latest technologies and success stories. For full details on any of the events at GLOBALCON, visit the show website: www.globalconevent.com

CTI WIRELESS
April 1-3, 2008
Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center

CTIA WIRELESS® is traditionally held in the spring and is the largest and most comprehensive trade show in the wireless industry. It is the premier venue to exchange ideas, create partnerships and collaborate to bring wireless telecommunications to new heights. 

CTIA WIRELESS® draws ten of thousands attendees from dozens of different industries from more than 100 countries around the world, serving every aspect of wireless - providers, users, developers, buyers and manufacturers in more than 400,000 square feet of exhibits representing a $500 billion global industry.

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Industry professionals rate ISC West the best security event in the nation.
That is why over 26,000 security professionals, including dealers and installers, integrators and distributors come to Las Vegas and discover thousands of the latest products and cutting-edge technologies. Find the most relevant security applications that will drive your sales and grow your business. Put yourself at the center of the security universe and find out what's hot today, and how to prepare for tomorrow.
Urban Security – Strengthen your capacity for the protection of our cities, public marketplaces and commercial properties with hundreds of products and services designed for the urban environment.
SmartHome@ISC – Expand your service offerings and grow your revenues by incorporating a multitude of new high-margin products for a fully connected and automated residence.
GLOBAL EXPO – See the latest security innovations from around the world as international exhibitors showcase their products at Global Expo.

http://www.iscwest.com/App/homepage.cfm?appname=180&moduleid=42

ATA 2008
April 6-8, 2008
Seattle, WA

ATA's Annual Meeting is the premiere forum for the healthcare industry to discuss clinical and business issues related to telemedicine. The meeting includes hundreds of presentations, posters, workshops and exhibits.

If you are involved with telemedicine technology solutions for healthcare, the ATA Annual Meeting is the single-most important event of the year. More than 2100 attendees from all over the world are expected. Scores of new presenters will participate in ATA 2008, keeping your personal continuing education experience fresh and relevant.  Find out more information in the ATA 2008 Preliminary Program

The American Telemedicine Association is the leading resource and advocate promoting access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology. ATA seeks to bring together diverse groups from traditional medicine, academic medical centers, technology and telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, government and others to overcome barriers to the advancement of telemedicine through the professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery.

Established in 1993 as a non-profit organization and headquartered in Washington, DC, membership in the Association is open to individuals, companies and other organizations with an interest in promoting the deployment of telemedicine throughout the world.

2008 BICSI Spring Conference
April 28-30, 2008
Nashville, TN

Music City- Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for the 2008 BICSI Spring Conference. Join us as we host our Spring Conference for the Information Transport Systems (ITS) industry at the Gaylord Opryland. Engage your mind at educational sessions to increase your expertise and success in the ITS industry. Exchange your ideas with fellow professionals and take advantage of networking opportunities. Expand your knowledge of new products and solutions with industry leaders in the Exhibit Hall. Come experience the benefits of a BICSI conference in the great city of Nashville where the gracious hospitality and southern spirit will charm you. Visit the 2008 BICSI Spring Conference page for complete details.

ConnectivityWeek
May 20-22, 2008
Santa Clara

To learn more & to register visit: http://www.connectivityweek.com/contactus.asp  

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