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Remote Monitoring - Adapative Instruments • American Innovations • Black and Veatch Corp. • Citect • City of Atlanta • City of Fort Collins, Co. Utilities • Facility Robotics • Fat Spaniel Technologies • Iconics • K&F Electric • Kalamazoo Water Works • Midwest Technology Ventures • Newton Evans Research Group • Octave Technology • Open Systems Intl. • Pacific Gas and Electric • Schneider Electric • Siemens
Remote Networking - Augusta Systems, Inc. • AvaLAN Wireless • Connect One • COTS • FreeWave Technologies • Industrial Telemetry • Lantronix • MRV Communications • Precidia Technologies Inc. • Uplogix • Quantum • Raritan, Inc. • SATEL North America
Onsite Power - Generac Power Systems • IdaTech • Marathon Engine Systems • Mission Critical Power Systems • PGI International • Solarcraft, Inc. • Southwest Electronic • Energy Group • Triton Power • VRB Power Systems, Inc.
November 6th - Day 1 Schedule
7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 8:10 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:10 am - 9:00 am Keynote
"Smart Grids" and "Smart Pipelines" What, When, Why and How Chuck Newton will speak on the attempts by utilities and pipelines to migrate their grids and pipelines into the 21st century with a new generation of control systems, and control technologies and new approaches to data communications with remote field locations and remote assets. Topics to be covered in the presentation will center on defining the Intelligent Grid and its development in North America, as well as the development of smart pipelines for energy industry operations officials. The central role of SCADA technology in the development of smart grids and smart pipelines will be explored. The driving forces behind the move to “smart” grids and pipelines will be reviewed, and the roles of regulators, IT departments, customers, stakeholders, employees and solutions providers will be discussed.
Charles Newton, President - Newton - Evans Research Company, Inc.
9:00 am - 10:00 am Keynote Panel Session
Designing a Remote Monitoring Infrastructure - Through the Eyes of Your Engineering Firm Even as professionals, sometimes you just have leave it to the experts. This is why often times engineering firms/consulting companies are brought in to develop new, or update existing remote monitoring networks and systems. These artisans have a unique insight on the industry, as they often work on vastly different systems and installations throughout the year. Because of this we have brought together a panel of speakers, all representing different areas of the Remote Monitoring and Networking market. They will discuss, in an open format, some of the pitfalls they’ve encountered, what to look for when designing new or upgrading systems, how to get the most from your engineering, consulting, and construction company, as well as some of the emerging technologies they’ve recently employed on their projects.
Glenn Hebert, Systems Integration Manager - K&F Electric, Inc. Steve Bridge, CEO - Bridge Business and Engineering Services Craig Preuss, Engineering Manager for Utility Automation - Black & Veatch Corp.
10:00 am - 10:30 am Networking Break in Exhibit Hall (Exhibit Hall Opens)
10:30 am - 11:05 am Remote Monitoring Break Out Session
Automated Meter Reading, Alarm and Control Advanced Metering Infrastructure holds the promise of a cost-effective way to integrate large quantities of smart meters with a commercial off-the-shelf SCADA package. A Distribution SCADA system can be created that is cost effective and provides for near real-time awareness of the health of a network that distributes water, gas or electricity. Combined with two-way communications, such a SCADA system offers immediate response to outages, reduced operating and maintenance costs, greater network reliability and a reduction in regulatory penalties. Linking the actual real time data from AMR permits the creation for on-demand profiling, reporting and analysis. But how can water, gas or electrical distribution authorities use off-the-shelf SCADA software to create an application that offers these financial and operational benefits. What does that application look like when it is completed? Are there practical limits to a system like this? Who will use it and what exactly are the financial and operational benefits. How do you start a project like this? Our presentation will endeavor to answer these questions by providing some practical examples of applications that we think are very achievable and that provide almost immediate operational and financial value.
Mike Kenworthy, Director of SCADA Sales - Citect Kody Salem, Manager of Edison Automation’s Utilities and Public Infrastructure Division – Edison Automation
10:30 am - 11:05 am Remote Networking Break Out Session
When Access Tools are turned against you; Network Security in the Remote Office Attacks in data centers and branch offices from hackers and intruders are rapidly becoming more prevalent and sophisticated. Branch offices, in particular, are becoming easy targets because of the lack of security with in-band console techniques, such as Telnet and SSH, for managing remote sites. Even with firewalls and VPNs, Branch Offices are vulnerable to infiltration. This session will provide an overview on what inexpensive countermeasures you can take to secure your data and discourage hackers, while providing secure access to your remote IT equipment. Learn how deploying a Layered Security model and other best practices will help bulletproof your operations.
Nicolas Nguyen – Director, Remote Office Solutions - Raritan, Inc.
10:30 am - 11:05 am Onsite Power Break Out Session
Guidelines for High Reliability Remote Power System Design When designing high reliability power systems for critical loads at remote sites, a variety of considerations must come into play during the design process. The purpose of this class is to familiarize the participants with the key issues affecting reliability, then walk them through the design so they have a better understanding of the overall process. The process starts with the simple, but often overlooked gathering of accurate load information, how to accurately size a solar system and select the proper solar array and battery bank, how to select reliable components, how to minimize field and installation errors, how to efficiently use materials, DC-UPS systems, hazardous locations and vendor selection.
It also covers common myths and misconceptions in the marketplace, and closes with the "Ten Commandments" of good solar design, a slightly humorous set of guidelines to follow when they are back at the office. Each participant will receive a compass, which is essential for proper solar panel sitting.
Kevin Conlin, vice president - Solarcraft, Inc.
11:10 am - 11:45 am Remote Monitoring Break Out Session
System-wide RTUs (and SCADA Radios) Replacement Strategy The presentation describes Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s System-wide Gas RTU Replacement project. The project is a five year program to replace over 300 RTUs throughout PG&E’s gas transmission and distribution system. The presentation covers the project from its initiation to the present. The project is currently in its third year of rollout.
Wayne Fong - Pacific Gas and Electric
11:10 am - 11:45 am Remote Networking Break Out Session
Ensuring Secure Management of Remote Network Infrastructure through Satellite-based Out-of-Band Management Sending a technician into a remote spot such as an oil rig off the coast of Gabon, Africa or a dangerous one, like Liberia, is the last thing most companies want to do. However, most oil and gas service companies are faced with doing this on a regular basis to ensure secure and reliable communications for their customers around the world.
Attendees of this session will benefit from a tutorial about intelligent out-of-band management technology and how it can provide remote monitoring and management of hybrid satellite and terrestrial networks. In addition, attendees will hear about real-word applications and the results being realized from such deployments.
Barry Cox, Chief Technology Officer - Uplogix
11:10 am - 11:45 am Onsite Power Break Out Session
Sustainable Fuel Cell Solutions to Provide Extended Run Times of Backup Power The need for dependable extended run backup power is an on-going challenge in the telecommunications industry. Fuel cell systems offer a compelling value proposition to telecommunications providers and other organizations that require highly reliable critical backup solutions. As the fuel cell industry grows, IdaTech remains a unique global leader in the development and manufacturing of clean and reliable PEM fuel cell solutions for telecommunications, commercial and industrial backup power from 1 to 15 kW. IdaTech’s unique technologies provide solutions for a wide range of applications from portable to off grid power and directly support efforts towards sustainable energy by developing systems that are high efficiency, clean and capable of processing renewable fuels such as bio-methanol.
Bill Shank,VP of North American Sales - IdaTech, LLC
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:20 pm Remote Monitoring Break Out Session
Empowering Windows Vista for SCADA and Remote Monitoring ICONICS Vice President of Strategic Business Development, John Pettit, will discuss the breakthroughs and opportunities that Microsoft’s Windows® Vista™ has created in SCADA/remote management software solutions. Learn how Windows Vista’s new graphics capabilities and user interface open up a whole new world for customers, providing a remote 360-degree real-time view of the manufacturing floor/facility. The latest in remote, OPC Web-enabled HMI/SCADA will be showcased, demonstrating interaction with Windows Vista and SharePoint Server. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the future of SCADA and Remote Monitoring!
Mark Hepburn, Vice President of Worldwide Sales - ICONICS
12:45 pm - 1:20 pm Remote Networking Break Out Session
Building the Ideal Communication Network – Wireless, Wired, Public, Proprietary..So Many Decisions This presentation focuses on creating the ideal communication network using a “Hybrid” approach to monitoring, controlling, pushing network capability to the extreme. You’ll learn how to integrate various communication options to create a robust and reliable system to meet your specific requirements.
Dan Paladino, OEM growth and Businesss Development - FreeWave Technologies
12:45 pm - 1:20 pm Onsite Power Break Out Session
Power Source Considerations for Remote EFM / SCADA Applications Flow measurement, monitoring and control in the natural gas industry is being performed more frequently via Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) devices and reported and controlled through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. This is particularly true as the search for natural gas expands into more remote regions of the country and world. Selecting and maintaining a reliable source of power to EFM and SCADA equipment can be a challenge in remote locations where traditional grid power is not available or not a viable option. This paper discusses several different solutions for supplying power at these locations. The paper will focus on Photovoltaic (Solar), ThermoElectric Generator (TEG), Thermo Electric Battery Charger (TEC) and will touch on several additional technologies. Subject matter covered will include: • Basic theory, advantages and disadvantages of the different technologies • Considerations when choosing a technology • System Sizing comparison between continuous and non continuous power sources
Murray Hillsden, Product Manger of Power Generation Products - PGI International
1:25 pm - 2:00 pm Remote Monitoring Break Out Session
Open Architecture OPC Based SCADA for Electric Utilities This session presents how Fort Collins Utilities has integrated standard OPC compliant software to create a robust, scalable electric utility SCADA system. The discussion will include project goals, tutorial about the advantages of OPC, GIG fiber loop equipment, and SCADA system architecture and costs. The Human Machine Interface (HMI), communications (GIG fiber and 900MHZ radio) and specific interface applications to legacy RS232 and Ethernet IEDs for distribution system monitoring and control will be illustrated. Data acquisition using OPTO22 PLCs for realtime loading and fault indication on distribution feeders will be discussed in detail
Bob Hover - City of Fort Collins Utilities - Light & Power
1:25 pm - 2:00 pm Remote Networking Break Out Session
Implementing Networking Technology as Applied to Wastewater and Groundwater Management Mr. Reski will describe developed complex telemetry systems for water monitoring and production wells into a seamless radio telemetry application in the harsh desert environment of Southern Arizona where the desert floor temperatures often exceed 120 degrees. This presentation will show a real-world application of copper to fiber-optic to microwave to licensed radio and finally to unlicensed spread spectrum radios providing a seamless integrated networked architecture.
Two other applications will demonstrate off-site network monitoring and control of Water and Wastewater facilities. These systems will show the available network topology and network abilities of today’s system technology.
Thomas Reski – Founder, President & CEO - Quantum
1:25 pm - 2:00 pm Onsite Power Break Out Session
Advancements in Generator Paralleling Technology and the Resulting Impact to System Reliability, Serviceability and Monitoring Parallel power solutions have always offered the standby generation marketplace significant advantages; however, the implementation of these solutions has been limited to mission critical applications and large kilowatt projects. This is largely due to the constraints in implementing traditional paralleling solutions. These constraints include costs, space, issues of single source responsibility, and a significant level of complexity. To access the benefits of parallel generation while removing the cost and complexity limitations, generator manufacturers need to integrate generator paralleling into the genset package.
Michael Kirchner, Training Manager - Generac Power Systems
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Remote Monitoring Break Out Session
Multivariate Analysis of Wireless Sensor Network Data for Machine Condition Monitoring It is well known that the prevention of catastrophic failures of machines through remote monitoring and early fault detection via condition-based maintenance (CBM) and predictive maintenance (PM) can reduce maintenance costs, decrease plant downtimes and increase operating revenue.
Two factors that are of paramount importance in the design of a robust CBM/PM include reliably transporting data from a remote location, and accurately/timely detection of machine faults through the implementation of sophisticated data analysis and interpretation algorithms at the remote location. In this paper Siemens will present on a CBM/PM system where they employed a wireless sensor network for the distributed data acquisition, data analysis and interpretation through multivariate, statistical techniques. Other topics will include the advantages of WSN-based distributed data acquisition, WSN deployment, and data analysis/interpretation algorithms.
Chellury (Ram) Sastry - Siemens
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Remote Networking Break Out Session
Experience dictates that radio propagation is constant, and that it is the environmental conditions and data requirements that create the challenges. Through proper implementation and product choice, experience has proven that by minimizing the effects of your environment, you can gain the maximum benefit of your data choices.
Tom Treichler, Director of Engineering - SATEL North America
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Onsite Power Break Out Session
Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries for UPS and Portable Solar System Applications Recent advances in Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Ion Polymer cells, battery pack ancillary circuits, and battery control circuit algorithms now make it feasible to use Lithium-Ion batteries in applications previously restricted to lead-acid. This presentation will provide examples of Lithium-Ion batteries in high power, 20KW UPS applications and high energy portable solar system applications. It will be shown that by synergistically applying these recent advances, Lithium-Ion batteries can provide weight savings as much as 8 to 1, size savings as much as 5 to 1, and estimated useful life improvement of as much as 2 to 1 over Lead-acid.
David A. White, Electrical Engineer - Southwest Electronic Energy Group
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time
3:30 pm - 4:05 pm Remote Monitoring Break Out Session
Challenges Facing a Remote Monitoring Program in The City of Atlanta As remote monitoring technology has changed, The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has changed with it. This small program within the department that was implemented for cost recovery purposes nearly four decades ago. Initially, the program utilized personnel for data acquisition due to the limited number of sites. As network of sites increased, we transitioned from personnel to land lines. Our ability to justify the “Phone line to nowhere” was dwindling, data was stacking up and lightning seemed to have our number (so to speak).
Through our search for alternatives, we stumbled into the minefield of numerous wireless data transfer methods. The existing network of proprietary monitoring equipment, coupled with the cost of the proprietary modem, would have crippled our budget. Through the search for wireless solutions outside our preferred manufacturer, we came across a series of AT commands and cheap cellular hardware that could meet our needs. Through wireless communication we have discovered solutions that have suited our needs as a department and a remote monitoring program. With new technology on the horizon, the ability to be flexible and stay abreast of technology will be crucial on our goal to be a best in class city.
Patrick Woodall, Pollution Control Monitoring - Chief City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management
3:30 pm - 4:05 pm Remote Networking Break Out Session
Implementing Fiber Optics In Remote Monitoring Remote monitoring and sensing of equipment is considered a requirement for deployment of all mission critical and even most data collection stations. More and more these devices are being deployed in harsh environments and environments further away than standard copper networks can reach. The need for fiber optic connectivity and sensing is growing since it offers low power consumption, increased thermal tolerances, and doesn’t suffer from EMI/RFI effects like copper.
This presentation will describe ways to implement fiber connectivity to extended temperature and ruggedized devices. Connectivity is available today in data transmission and power over fiber optic cable. Passive fiber optic sensor systems will also be discussed as a way to provide temperature, strain, and distance measurements from hundreds of meters to kilometers away.
Ken Applebaum, Director - COTS
3:30 pm - 4:05 pm Onsite Power Break Out Session
CHG Emission Reductions Using VRB Energy Storage Systems Tim Hennessy, CEO and Brian Beck, VP Sales and Marketing of VRB Power Systems present the value of applying an energy storage battery such as the VRB-ESS at Remote Area Power Supply (RAPS) locations that use diesel generation coupled with wind to greatly reduce diesel consumption and emissions. In addition, by adding sufficient storage, wind penetration levels of 80 percent can be achieved without stability concerns. The resultant fuel consumption reduction, lowered O&M and CHG emission reductions results in Cost of Energy (COE) reductions sufficient to yield paybacks of 3 to 4 years.
Timothy Hennessy, CEO & Chairman of the Board - VRB Power Systems Inc.
4:10 pm - 4:45 pm Remote Monitoring Break Out Session
Data Monitoring for the Distributed Generation Industry The growing distributed generation industry has long lacked the adequate reporting and monitoring technologies that are critical to supporting the market’s continued expansion. As carbon and REC markets emerge, verifiable renewable energy performance data will become an increasingly critical need. Join Fat Spaniel Vice President Gordon Smith as he shares his experience deploying remote monitoring capabilities at more than 800 installations in 10 countries around the world. Mr. Smith will share advantages, challenges and best practices for using independent data delivery to add value across three key functions: performance monitoring & maintenance, revenue-grade reporting, and green marketing.
Gordon Smith , Vice President of Marketing- Fat Spaniel Technologies
4:10 pm - 4:45 pm Remote Networking Break Out Session
Exposing the M2M Connectivity ‘X Factor’: Remote Management This session will use case studies and examples to demonstrate the value of network configuration management toolsets for M2M connectivity projects. For example, a petroleum company deploys a router which connects gas station tank monitors to a WAN for remote monitoring. Using a network configuration manager, the device is deployed in multiple locations across the United States without any onsite technical assistance. The device, when plugged in, ‘calls home’ for its configuration, and is up and running in minutes. This is just one example of the powerful capabilities of NCMs. The session will focus on actionable ways to leverage such tools to maximize resources in any M2M connectivity project.
Deepak Wanner, President & CEO - Precidia Technologies Inc.
4:10 pm - 4:45 pm Onsite Power Break Out Session
Supercaps – Time to Challenge Battery Short-Term Bridging Power The battery was invented in 1800, it’s an energy storage device that we have been using for over 200 years. It’s a fairly reliable technology that produces a chemically induced charge system that can fail without notice.
Now, another old technology, capacitors that utilize electrostatic energy storage (versus chemical reactions) have taken center stage as the potential alternative to batteries. Especially when integrated with a UPS for short term bridging until the standby generator starts. Today’s capacitors have “gone ultra.” This has been achieved by materially increasing the energy storage or energy density (capacitance) as measured in Farads. These energy enhancements over regular capacitors are a result of; 1. Expanded surface area, 2. Reducing insulator thickness and 3. Adding the second electrolyte electrode.
Ultra caps are being used by utilities as replacement for battery banks to buffer short term outages on the power grid and to replace batteries when integrated with critical load UPS. The ultra caps provide bursts of energy, withstand hundreds of thousands of charge/discharge cycles without degrading, are modularized(thus scalable) and last 10 to15 years. And, is pollution-free – a “green machine.”
This presentation discusses ultra cap technology and how the UPS has gained flexibility in handling short term outages by integration with this energy storage system. This can replace short term battery strings, and produce additional savings through a variety of avoided battery costs including no air conditioning, no battery room and no maintenance.
Gene Weaver, Consultant - Mission Critical Power Systems (MCPS)
4:45 pm - 7:00 pm Cocktail Reception
November 7th - Day 2 Schedule
7:30 am - 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:30 am Keynote Panel Session
SCADA Use in Water/Wastewater and Utility Applications - (A Panel Session) Technology in the remote monitoring and SCADA market is ever changing. Utilities and wastewater/water system operators must constantly wrestle with upgrading, maintaining or replacing existing systems. This evaluation of products and services gives these professionals a unique insight on the current technology advancements, and their applications. This is your chance to learn about the latest technologies, upgrading legacy systems while keeping budgets in mind, and simply what works and what does not in the real world, as well as ask questions. This Remote Monitoring and Networking 2007 exclusive will provide you the opportunity to discuss your needs in a relaxed panel session environment. Topics covered will include emerging technology, SCADA applications, project difficulties and their solutions, management, maintenance, communications, security, upgrade timetables, mesh networking, CDMA, etc.!
Speakers: • Edward Loop, SCADA Engineer, Kalamazoo Water Works • Bob Hover, City of Fort Collins, Co. Utilities - Light and Power • Patrick Woodall, Pollution Control Monitoring - Chief City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management
9:30 am - 10:30 am Networking Break and Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time
10:30 am - 11:05 am Remote Monitoring Breakout Session
Designing SCADA Communication with the Help of Standards Where does a SCADA designer go to find guidance for SCADA designs? In SCADA systems, technology is rapidly transforming SCADA system designs and communications. What was designed in the past just doesn’t include what we need to do now. This presentation takes an overview look at the upcoming revision to IEEE C37.1, what has changed in the standard and what is left to the engineer to figure out. It takes a look at integration, networking, and security in SCADA communications where technology is making drastic changes and what the industry technologists writing standards are offering for guidance.
Craig Preuss, Engineering Manager for Utility Automation - Black & Veatch Corp.
10:30 am - 11:05 am Remote Networking Breakout Session
Distributed, Intelligent Edge Networks for Remote Monitoring The proposed paper focuses on a new technology direction in the area of basic network design – distributed, intelligent edge networks – that will play an increasingly strong role in the future of remote monitoring and networking. The benefits of this technology direction are many. This intelligent network infrastructure would:
Patrick Esposito – President & Chief Operating Officer, Augusta Systems, Inc.
10:30 am - 11:05 am Onsite Power Breakout Session
Ensuring Optimum Backup Power for Business Continuity Businesses with multiple locations that operate in today’s commercial marketplace do so with the understanding that they must compete in a global economy that offers no forgiveness if you can’t service your customers. It’s simple in today’s economy, if you can’t service your customer, someone else will. That’s why it’s so important to keep the power up and running when nature strikes to ensure a constant and uninterrupted business plan so that you can continue to provide excellent customer service and support to your dedicated clients. This presentation will address the issue of our nation’s fragile power grid and offer options on how to keep the power on when the grid fails.
Eric Johnston, CEO - Triton Power
11:10 am - 11:45 am Remote Monitoring Breakout Session
Surviving the AMPS Sunset On February 18, 2008, wireless carriers may elect to remove analog based cellular service in certain portions of their coverage area. When, not if, this happens, customers who depend on AMPS technology may no longer have coverage. This presentation explains the challenges associated with managing a transition from AMPS based remote monitoring units to digital cellular units for a major natural gas distribution customer. Since this client had over 3,000 units and daily information from these units was critical to their day to day operation, the project had an elevated level of importance. We will explain the AMPS Sunset problem, the development challenges in finding an alternative, the commercial challenges of convincing the customer to migrate, and the field installation requirements.
Lee Blankenstein, PE, VP Sales and Marketing - American Innovations, Ltd.
11:10 am - 11:45 am Remote Networking Breakout Session
Scadaless SCADA Using Wireless Mesh Radio Telemetry Mr. DeSilvio will be discussing the "end point" of technology in three areas: a Wireless MESH radio combined with a PLC on a Chip, and an ancillary processor and memory with IO connectivity all on the same board. This allows the proportional power a SCADA system would allocate to that number of IO, to be distributed to the point of the IO. The MESH radio approach facilitates IOs being "mapped" to each other so that inputs can direct outputs on different boards with the MESH radios performing the "transport" function. Theoritically, there is no need for the SCADA system in such cases, although blending new installations with legacy SCADA is the more practical approach.
Over time, PLC's will be replaced with processors and memory which can be programmed directly using more powerful programming languages than "ladder logic" allows. While such a board as previously described may be necessary for the transition period, it is a simple matter to just drop the PLC on the chip from the board later, and use the remaining components to perform the same functions. Therefore sucn a board can provide an immediate, and extremely cost effective solution now, while being designed in such a way as to provide an easily supported migration path for the future.
Louis F. De Silvio, President - Industrial Telemetry, Inc.
11:10 am - 11:45 am Onsite Power Breakout Session
Utilizing new Technology to Solve a Problem in the Telecommunications Market Two years ago, a request for proposal was initiated by a large European telecommunications company asked suppliers to provide a power system for telecom sites throughout the UK. What motivated this request was the fact that the current diesel genset units were causing a serious environmental problem relating to spillage of fuel at the sites. In addition, another important aspect that was that the noise level had to be below 60 db(A) at twenty feet. The key to solving this problem would be to design a well enclosed remote power system that would eliminate the diesel engine as a power source, as well as extending the service interval for as long as possible to reduce the number of maintenance visits required. This system had to have proven reliability equal to or better than the existing gensets that were being used. This presentation will cover how Marathon Engine Systems met these requirements, and the system that evolved from it.
Mike Cocking, General Manager - Marathon Engine Systems
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:35 pm Remote Monitoring Breakout Session
Wireless Instrumentation for Equipment Condition Monitoring Unexpected downtime results in loss of production and costs the process industry millions of dollars each year. Similarly large sums of money are spent replacing perfectly good equipment in the quest to avoid failures. In most cases the characteristics of impending failure are well known and normally give ample warning, but the key is to get accurate, up-to-date and reliable data in a cost-effective manner.
New technologies in wireless instrumentation is allowing for this to happen. The true benefit of implementing wireless instrumentation for equipment condition based monitoring lies in the cost savings, ease of use, and breadth of measured parameters associated with this technology. This presentation surveys several applications of wireless instrumentation in successful equipment condition monitoring programs and will focus on these experiences.
Gene Yon, President - Adaptive Instruments/Accutech
1:00 pm - 1:35 pm Remote Networking Breakout Session
Installing Wireless Network-based Security Devices Using Increasingly-Crowded Un-licensed Radio Spectrum The use of wireless network technologies is expanding rapidly; so much so that it is becoming critical for integrators to fully research the subject prior to deploying products in this very crowded unlicensed bandwidth space. How do you avoid interference? What analytical hardware/software tools and installation tricks should you consider when addressing these situations to ensure that your wireless application will work when you flip the switch? This presentation will clearly outline the pros and cons of deploying licensed versus unlicensed RF products and sure-fire ways to ensure a satisfactory and fully functioning installation.
Ray Shilling, Vice President of Sales & Marketing - AvaLAN Wireless Systems
1:00 pm - 1:35 pm Remote Networking Breakout Session #2-
Managing Connectivity to Devices Behind False IP Addresses Embedded devices connected to the Internet directly easily communicate as clients. However, they usually suffer from two major drawbacks when they need to act as servers. They have a dynamic IP address, and a false IP address because they’re behind a Firewall or NAT
Dynamic IP addresses are usually assigned across a PPP dialup connection. It is complicated for a server device to be based on a dynamic IP address, since the remote client will not know with what IP to approach the server.
False IP addresses are usually assigned to devices on a sub-segment behind a NAT and/or Firewall. In this case, the devices act as servers on their local sub-segment, but clients outside the NAT/Firewall do not have access to these devices. In some situations the assigned IP addresses are both dynamic and false, as is the case for example with many GPRS services.
This presentation shall discuss these issues in greater detail and suggest an architecture that solves most of the associated problems. The presentation shall a use case that can be used to deploy thousands of devices in the field and manage connectivity to these devices when they are configured as servers in a transparent way.
Amir Friedman, Founder, President and CEO - Connect One
1:40 pm - 2:05 pm Remote Monitoring Breakout Session
Evaluation of Wireless IP Communications for SCADA Applications Wireless communications technologies are essential for bringing cost-effective data acquisition and control for small point-count applications. The introduction of low-cost, reliable serial wireless communications made many automation applications economically and technically practical. The recent expansion of wireless IP communications technologies promises more function with similar cost, better reliability, and more technology and vendor choices. This paper evaluates and compares the performance, costs and benefits of wireless IP communications using CDMA, Satellite, Wi-Fi and non-licensed radio technologies for small point-count applications.
Bharath Kumar, Product Manager- Open Systems International, Inc.
1:40 pm - 2:05 pm Remote Networking Breakout Session
The Next-Generation of Machine Connectivity and Management The ultimate goal of machine connectivity is the realization of fully-automated, programmable remote device management. Problems or actions that would normally be fixed by a technician or normally require human intervention can be handled automatically by networked equipment in real time. Hand in hand with device autonomy will be the ability to utilize existing web tools to automate reporting and centralize device management, leading to more efficient processes. This presentation will educate attendees on the future of machine connectivity, what technology can be utilized and tips on how to take advantage of the revolution. It will also discuss benefits and provide case study examples.
Shaye Shayegani, Senior Field Application Engineer - Lantronix
1:40 pm - 2:05 pm Remote Monitoring Breakout Session #2
Preferred Implementations for the Water Industry - Remote Stations For three types of remote water stations – small lifting or pumping stations, pumping or booster stations, and large booster stations or complex pumping stations – Schneider Electric will examine preferred implementation solutions. These preferred implementations provide a comprehensive solution allowing complete integration, from supervision to instrumentation. For each preferred implementation solution, we will address the advantages, the layout, typical applications, and characteristics. The presentation will end with a look at success stories from around the globe.
Donna Smalls, HMI and SCADA product manager - Schneider Electric North America
2:10 pm - 2:45 pm Remote Monitoring Breakout Session
Subscription-Based Remote Equipment Monitoring via the Internet This presentation describes the features, benefits, and open architecture of a subscription based remote monitoring service, implemented by an OEM. The system allows machines, processes and equipment to be remotely monitored to improve operational efficiency and lower service costs, as well as provide enhanced customer support and drive increased revenues from the customer base. By using Wireless and Internet technologies, remote nodes communicate securely to a central monitoring system, which then delivers web-based reports and alerts to service techs and customers via browser, email, fax or cellular phone. Utilizing a secure central data collection/processing center on a subscription basis, the oem was spared the capital expense of developing the necessary infrastructure. A key focus of the presentation is an analysis of the ways the OEM can save money and increase profits by using this type of system.
Richard Lamb, President - Midwest Technology Ventures
2:10 pm - 2:45 pm Remote Networking Breakout Session
Management Network Lowers Expansion Cost for Service Provider The key to developing any large-scale network is to keep operating expense under control. Magnet Networks provides residential, commercial and other customers with fiber-to-the-home and ADSL2+ based broadband services. To help reduce the number of service calls to its more than 50 remote data centers, the company deployed a remote networking system that enables network managers to monitor and control all elements of the equipment in these facilities from centralized locations. This presentation will cover the case study of Magnet, describing its implementation of a “lights out” management system.
Tom Coburn, Product Line Manager, Out-of-Band Networks- MRV Communications
2:10 pm - 2:45 pm Remote Monitoring Breakout Session #2
Remote & Mobile Vibration Monitoring Industrial Environments, A Case Study Presentation Many companies are moving toward wireless sensor technology. Due to the level of complexity surrounding vibration and vibration analysis, there continues to be a preference toward a manual process for taking vibration readings on motors and pumps within the Oil and Gas Industry.
This presentation will provide a real world example of wireless vibration monitoring solution, jointly developed by Wilcoxon Research and Octave Technology. This product was implemented at a cooper foil production plant and provided an immediate positive results and allowed Oak-Mitsui to better utilize their maintenance resources and further analyze the state of their equipment in real time.
Chris Parker, Director of Business Development - Octave Technology
2:50 pm - 3:25 pm Remote Monitoring Breakout Session
Challenges and Strategies in Managing City of Atlanta Flow Data and Monitoring Prior to an EPA/EPD mandated FACD, the City of Atlanta maintained around 21 permanent flow meters and 8 rain gauges as part of their Inter-Jurisdictional (IJ) Flow Monitoring Program. After the development and implementation of a system-wide flow and rainfall monitoring plan, this system grew to 117 permanent flow meters, over 500 temporary flow meters, 103 flow monitoring sites and 13 rain gauges.
Due to the magnitude and objectives involved, there was a lack of uniformity in reporting flow monitoring data. To help remedy this problem the city took inventory of the various type and formats of data, and began working with the municipalities on a number of fronts and upgrade their IT system so data space is no longer a concern.
This presentation will cover how the City of Atlanta upgraded and maintained their Inter-Jurisdictional (IJ) Flow Monitoring Program.
• Patrick Woodall, Pollution Control Monitoring - Chief City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management
2:50 pm - 3:25 pm Remote Networking Breakout Session
Demystifying Wireless Ethernet This presentation will focus on demystifying wireless Ethernet. How do I integrate Ethernet into my serial network? Can I get IP addressability to the wellhead? What advantages can I expect? These are just some of the questions that will be answered by Jim Gardner of FreeWave Technologies. This presentation will be valuable to a number of people across many professions from IT supervisors to Instrumentation manufactures.
Brent McAdams, Petrochemical and Refining Business Development - FreeWave Technologies
2:50 pm - 3:25 pm Remote Monitoring Breakout Session #2
Legacy System Integration: Challenge for Remote Alarm Monitoring Systems Older systems based on discrete contact closures and using either dial-up or slow speed digital communications back to a monitoring center are still in use in many areas of our industrial world. The problem is that they are still in good working order and very often too expensive to replace, but they are limited in both capability and performance.
In this paper the author will take an in-depth look at older alarm monitoring systems and detail, by today’s standards, the limitations of these older systems. Then the discussion will focus on the browser based systems of today and all the benefits we are able to obtain.
Finally the author will look at the challenges involved in making the migration to newer systems, listing some of the many pitfalls and obstacles involved in implementing a modern alarm monitoring system, whilst still keeping the older system functioning.
Lionel Silverman, P.E, Vice President, Business Development - Facility Robotics, Inc
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