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MNSiS is one integrated MCC system configurable for all possible customer specifications. It can be provided
based on conventional up to sophisticated Intelligent Motor Control System requirements. MNS iS makes
modifications / enhancement of control and protection functions possible at any time and at any project stage
during the complete project life cycle. It provides much needed flexibility for engineers, system integrators and
end users. MNS iS secures customer investments as it provides step-up possibilities with future technology
developments with the same system. MNS iS enables flexible usage of spare parts as a result of the system
standardization. A very few standard motor starter variants are needed for a complete plant. MNS iS is
uniquely safe and simple to operate. Power modules and control devices are physically separated and
situated in separate compartments. The installation of power cables is possible without adverse effect on
control and communication equipment. On the other hand all installation jobs in the control compartment can
be carried out without the danger of touching live power cables. www.abb.com
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More than just IT asset tracking!
The Hardcat fixed asset management solution is so flexible, it can be used to track and report details for just
about any type of asset item imaginable, including battle tanks! Our more typical customers who use Hardcat
to manage a fleet of IT or office equipment might be interested to see how the very same database solution
is used by the British Ministry of Defence to track high value equipment items ranging from Land Rovers
through to Challenger battle tanks, as reported recently by Defence Director magazine.
Using Hardcat as a backend, the MoD has built a system (dubbed TIGER) that allows for comprehensive
management and reporting of military assets in operations by the British Armed Forces. In early 2005,
for example, the Ministry of Defence had approximately 12,000 assets tracked by Hardcat in Iraq using
Symbol mobile computers. The system has also been used in other MoD operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, and
Afghanistan.
The accurate recording of asset deployment has enabled far greater cost control and improved financial
management of asset resources. According to a National Audit Office report, in Bosnia alone, Hardcat enabled
the department to recover more than £75 million from the United Nations. ddrum@hardcat.com.au
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Remote web based I/O server - Active event management
IntelliCom announces updates to the NetBiter product for active event / alarm management, together with
data logging and web based data access. The NetBiter product provides event management where the
device itself can detect and send event information to users as email, SNMP, Modbus TCP or SMS to mobile
phones. Events can be configured to appear on I/O changes or at specific Modbus register changes.
The built-in data logger can display trend graphs right on the web pages or simply email the log files to an
authorized email address. The NetBiter I/O Extender provides a range of I/O possibilities: 4 Digital Inputs; 4
Digital Outputs; 2 Analog Inputs; 1 analog Output; 2 RTD (Temperature) http://www.netbiter.com
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Release of FastMaint Web CMMS 5.0 software
FastMaint Web is the web browser version of FastMaint. It adds to the stand-alone & networked editions of
FastMaint. FastMaint Web is built on the latest Microsoft technology - the Microsoft .Net framework, ASP.Net
and C#. Customers have a choice of using a built-in web server or
Microsoft’s Internet Information Server.
All editions of FastMaint are designed to be “fast” and easy to install and use so that users can become
productive soon. Both planned and preventive maintenance tasks can be scheduled, managed and tracked.
An integrated inventory system allows one to track inventory use and when
to reorder parts. Maintenance managers can plan ahead and budget work for the week, month, quarter, year
or any defined period. One can easily create work orders and collect feedback on jobs done. FastMaint Web
also integrates work request management. Users rights to view or change
information can be restricted to protect maintenance data. It can work with Microsoft’s Access or SQL Server
database. Prices start at US$995 for the single user FastMaint Standard. For demos or to download a 30-day
trial of FastMaint, please visit http://www.smglobal.com.
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