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ContentsVolume 11, Issue 1Editor & Publisher, David WebsterDirector of Content, Shannon GivenAssociate Editors, Nick DepperschmidtHeather KrierManager of Administration &Customer Service, Marsha GrilloFulfillment Services & CirculationMarc Vang, Ross WebsterDirector of Sales, Jessi AlbersAdvertising, Sales & MarketingLaura Mayo, Jeremy Fleming,Jennifer Graham, Sue HannebrinkProductionJulie Hammond, Production ManagerJulie Williams, Office ManagerREMOTE SITE & EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENTmagazine (ISSN #1535-0347) is a publicationof Webcom Communications Corp. Subscriptionprice for one year (six issues) is freefor qualified subscribers, $44 in the US fornon-qualified subscribers; $60 in all othercountries. Single copies are $20 each. Backissues are available. Payment must be made inUS funds in order to process the order. Directall subscription inquiries, orders and addresschanges to Fulfillment Services.Photocopy Rights: Permission to photocopyfor internal or personal use, or the internal orpersonal use of specific clients is granted byREMOTE SITE & EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENTfor users through Copyright Clearance Center,provided that the base fee of $2.50 per copyof the article, plus $1.00 per page is paiddirectly to the Copyright Clearance Center,222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923USA (508) 750-8400. For government and/or classroom use, the Copyright ClearanceCenter should be contacted. The rate forthis is 3 cents per page. Please specify ISSN #1535-0347.Reprints: For reprint requests contact WebcomCommunications at 800-803-9488 x.111 orNickd@infowebcom.com© Copyright 2011 Webcom CommunicationsCorp. Material in this publication may notbe reproduced in any form without writtenpermission. Requests for permission should bedirected to the customer service manager.www.RemoteMagazine.comEditor’s NoteIn any given issue of Remote Magazineyou’ll likely find information on the newestand greatest technology advancements in thefields of remote site monitoring and control.The advent of faster and more reliabilitycommunications has made advances such assmarter grids, facilities and pipeline infrastructurepossible. However, it also leavesmanagers with massive amounts of data tostore and discern.Now that you’re collecting all of this data,the problem is where do you store it? Tohelp ICP DAS has contributed an article onselecting database technology for better dataanalysis and control. It provides some usefulinformation on the different types of databasetechnology currently available. You can findit on page 6.For 2011 we’re also working on bringingour readers more information on applicationsin the remote industry. On page 8 we have apiece on how a major European oil pipelinecompany designed and picked a new SCADAsystem. Additionally, Paul Merrcier fromPhoenix Contact has written an article on howthe Rancho Santa Fe Irrigation District andPendleton Air Force Base leveraged wirelessfor their new SCADA and telemetry systems.You can find that on page 16.Also be sure to check out our Remote 2011Conference information on page 27.Nick Depperschmidt, Associate EditorNickd@infowebcom.comEditor’s Choice4 The Best of Remote | 711 HPW Working on Device to Remotely Monitor Health in the Field5 The Best of Remote | Survalent Technology Releases MultiSpeak AMR Interface to SCADASCADA6 Feature | Selecting Database Technology for Real-Time Analysis and Controlby Maria Lemone, Technical Sales Engineer, ICP DAS USA, Inc.8 Feature | Major European Oil Pipeline Company Deploys New SCADA Controllersby Can Kabalak, SPP Engineering, Control Microsystems’ Distributor10 Feature | SCADA Innovation Begins Nowby Samuel Sciacca, CEO, CG Automation Systems USA12 New Products & Services | Enhanced Process Control Solution From GE Puts Power, WaterAnd Oil & Gas Customers In ControlNetworking16 Feature | Wireless Helps Municipal and Military Agencies Hang-Up on Hardwire Circuitsby Paul Mercier, Manager of Business Development, Phoenix Contact, Inc.18 New Products & Services | eDevice Introduces New Network Converter forM2M Applications21 New Products & Services | Lantronix Launches ManageLinx 3.0 to Extend the Reach ofCloud Computing to Virtually Any DeviceSecurity22 Feature | Remote Site Security: Protecting Critical Infrastructure & Key Resourcesby Jason Benedict, Marketing Manager, Iveda Solutions24 New Products & Services | Longwatch Introduces XLP Low Power Video SurveillanceSystem for Remote AreasOnsite Power26 New Products & Services | Nextreme’s eTEG HV37 Advances Energy Harvesting forSelf-powered Distributed Sensors and Sensor NetworksDepartments28 Industry News | Hart Communication Foundation Releases HART 7 Update30 Calendar of Events | Conferences, Industry Events and Symposiums31 Advertiser Index | Connect with Remote Magazine’s AdvertisersRemote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 3

Popik explained.“A PJ or medic cannot see if a person has been shot or if they are hypothermicand need immediate help,” said Dr. Popik. “With BALSM they canunderstand a warfighter’s health status right away. Also, a warfighter maynot be aware that he or she is suffering from a condition such as dehydration,hypothermia or hyperthermia.”The device is especially advantageous for special operations forces,who may be in an area where they cannot communicate out loud. It canhelp commanders decide if they have enough healthy troops to continue amission or if they need to change their plans. BALSM also would assist indetermining rescue versus recovery efforts.Survalent Technology Releases MultiSpeak AMRInterface to SCADASurvalent Technology has released its MultiSpeakAutomatic Meter Reading(AMR) interface toSCADA. The SCADAsystem obtains meterdata by interrogatingthe AMR systemusing the MultiSpeakprotocol. The user canrequest readings fromany meter and displaythe data on-demand in the WorldView map. Users canalso define schedules for the SCADA system to automaticallyinterrogate the AMR system for specific meter data,which is stored in the SCADA database. This data can beused by other applications such as voltage readings forvoltage reduction algorithms.“The current release supports on-demand and scheduledreads of all meter data,” said Cornel Munteanu, VPof Software Development. “It also supports the abilityto ping a meter, and perform service connect/disconnectfrom within the WorldView map. Users can turn-on thesecondary network layer to display distribution transformersand meters, and then click on a specific meter toping, read, connect/disconnect the meter. The user canalso click on a distribution transformer or line section toping all the meters connected to the transformer or theline section. The next release will include the ability toimport the transformer database from GIS, and meterdatabase from the AMR system.”Future enhancements for the system include loadcontrol via HAN (home area network) devices, and theability to send messages to IHD (In-Home Displays).Interoperability between SCADA and AMR has the opportunityto greatly improve voltage reduction, Volt/Varcontrol and demand response applications.Opengear Pioneers New Class of SmartCellular Router with Launch of ACM5004-GOpengear has debuted the ACM5004-G, a new line ofsmart cellular routers. ACM5004-G routers go well beyondprevious generations of cellular routers by unifyingOpengear’s advanced router, firewall, power management,environmental monitoring and advanced consoleserver functionality.While previous generations of wireless routers andfirewalls were limited to managing distributed Ethernetdevices, Opengear has created a new category with itssmart cellular routers. The Opengear ACM5004-G monitorsall devices with serial, USB, Ethernet and digitalI/O interfaces. Opengear also allows for UPS monitoringand management for PDUs and RPS. Environmentalmonitoring includes internal temperature sensors andoptional support for attaching sensors for smoke,fire, vibration, water detection and door contacts.The Opengear ACM5004-G is a secure cellularsmart router by offering with RSA certification andFIPS140-2 compliance.Smart cellular routers are particularly useful formanaging new types of distributed smart infrastructuresbeing built to manage gas pipelines, traffic flowand utilities. These deployments require secure, fullproofremote connection and management across allthe devices at the remote site.Editor’s ChoiceReliable PowerSolutions for SCADADo you need to lower your power operating costs at remote sites?Field-proven SunWize solar electric systems put power where you need it, areeasy to install, feature low operating and maintenance costs, and are manufacturedin the USA. SunWize systems include high quality components forunmatched performance and 24/7 reliability. For additional information, contact:Charlie Bachman,Oil & Gas Industry Sales Manager,Tel: 303-604-1125cbachman@sunwize.comwww.sunwize.com/industrial-solarRemote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 5

SCADA - FeatureSelecting Database Technology for Real-TimeAnalysis and ControlMaria Lemone, Technical Sales EngineerICP DAS USA, Inc.Driven by ever-changing market demands and increasing competition,enterprises such as large-scale manufacturing, sewage treatment and powergeneration are required to leverage increased process visibility for betterand faster decisions, increased productivity and reduced costs for a sustainablecompetitive advantage. Enterprises clearly want to determine keyfactors and criteria that organizations consider important towards managing,measuring and controlling production processes and costs. Process historiandatabase technology, vast protocol connectivity, and intelligent analysis applicationare all important to enterprise decision making.What’s the Best Solution for Your Industry - RelationalDatabase, Historian Database, or Both?Most enterprises need to store massive amounts of process and commercialdata, so a question arises aboutwhat database to choose, and a relationaldatabase and process historian databasemay need to work together. Learning thedifferences between these two databaseswill help you to make your choice.Limited storage capacity of computersis increasingly becoming a bottleneck ofthe IT system. There are two main reasons,first, the information revolution hasled to far more data than in the past. Largedatabase systems are generating a floodof new data all the time. Second, withthe growth of computer storage capacity,people tend to permanently save all data.Early in the information revolution, securitiestrading systems often only storedrecent transaction details. Today, peopletend to save everything that can be saved,every transaction, every phone call, eachclick on the web site and each switch back to communications.Following this trend, computer storage will bear the increasingly heavypressure. Especially in enterprise-level applications, the cost of saving massivedata is often shocking.Relational databases are common for most commercial applications.They are widely applied in many industries, such as business management,intelligence testing, decision support and other aspects. They’ve become thebasic technologies of realization and optimization of information and applicationsystems. We cannot exclude relational databases, but we can choosethe right database based on environments and conditions.Compared with the relational database in the industrial enterprise the descriptionof the production data is relatively much simpler, but the point iscommonly very large. Real-time and historical data processing are far morethan the processing ability of a relational database. A great advantage of theprocess historian database is simple massive production data and historicaldata generated.We have converted data into a process historian database from arelational database that has ever been used for an environmental protectionmanagement information system. It was based on a GIS system thataccomplished the visualization, mapping, and intelligent monitoring of thedata, and comprehensive management of the environmental monitoring dataand space map data. The back-end database of the original system was a relationaldatabase (Oracle). Because relational databases have the bottleneckon data compression of storage and quick data querying, after only threeyears, the database data claimed 90 percent space of the system hard disk.Querying curves have been as slow as to “query before a meal, and get theresults after the meal.” The entire system became intolerable, and needed tobe changed as soon as possible. The database was substituted with processhistorian database. The compression of the process historian database cutdown the storage space 25 percent to 95 percent. The space the databaseoccupied was reduced and the querying was much faster than it was withusing the relational database.How the Process Historian Database Compresses Data –Multiple Compression AlgorithmThe changes of industrial production process data in the field oftenhave certain laws of the waveform. There are only a small portion of thetags (variables) that change value frequently. The values of the other tags(variables) change slowly, and users can allow the accuracy of the dataloss within a certain range. For process real-time/historical databases, datacompression is a very important implementation technology.CHANGE (0) Compression AlgorithmCHANGE (0) algorithm is availablefor any type of variable compression. Itonly detects the time-out of compressionand verifies the same value detection(store the value when it has changed).For any kind of compression algorithm,the first step is to check the time-out andthe quality stamp, but it is simpler forCHANGE (0) algorithm:IF Current value < > Previoussaved valueTHEN Save current value.(Through compression)ELSE Discard current value.(Without compression)END IFDead Banding Compression AlgorithmThe principle of dead banding compression algorithm is very simple,that is, only to store the data when the value change reaches a certainthreshold. So for many variables that change slowly in the actual productionprocess, it can dramatically reduce the amount of data to be stored.IF Abs (Current value - Previous saved value) > Dead compression biasTHEN Save current value. (Through compression)ELSE Discard current value. (Without compression)END IFSwinging Door Compression Algorithm -The swinging door compression algorithm was first proposed by OSISoft PI (and patented), but because the algorithm itself is relatively simple,the PI has opened the entire algorithm to the public. Now, almost all processhistorian databases have adopted this compression algorithm, and addednew technologies to make it better.The principle of the swinging door algorithm can be described in onesentence, to judge whether a data point needs to be saved, one only needsto draw a straight line between the data from a previous save point P tothe next data point N, and to check the absolute bias of those data points(including A) between two points (P, N) and the data points on that linecorresponding to the time stamp, if there is bias of the point exceeds thecompression bias, that point A should be saved.All these compression technologies can help you to save the storagespace, and to enhance the data querying by using querying algorithms suchas based on variable name, start time and end time, or using SQL statementquerying, etc.6 www.RemoteMagazine.com

SCADAA Vast Connectivity of Data CollectionToday, with acquisitions/mergers and consolidation, companies inherit avariety of control hardware and instruments in their plants. Data collectionis the data source for the industrial database. There are many industrialcommunication protocols in different industries, such as the BACnet andLonWorks Technology for HVAC systems, 102 Protocol in power plant,OPC and other industrial interfaces. So a vast connectivity of data collectionis very important for the intelligent information system.Intelligent AnalysisAll industries need not only collect the data from hardware, store the datato the database whether on a relational database or process database, they allneed to convert the massive data to be the information for decision-making.As the kernel of the enterprise information system, theprocess historian database combines industry and information.Data can be converted into information throughprocess historian database analysis tools.“Calculation” can convert data into quantitativestatistical information. For example, compute how manytons of water is treated in a sewage treatment plant in thepast week.The historical data analysis tool can predict the futureevents, or estimate uncertain events in the past.“Alarm and Event” can convert calculated informationinto alarms and events. For example, calculation ofhistorical data on gas concentration can produce alarms totell managers gas is leaked and the time it will explode.The tools can record the best practices. For example,in chemical industries, a count on the output of each trackand energy consumption can identify the most efficientteams and groups. In the process of beer fermentation,look up a batch of high-quality product curves on record,and consistently it can summarize experiences, reducecosts and improve quality products.By analyzing a devices lifetime based on start times,length of each run, fault times, or other indicators mayhelp decide whether to replace a device with a new one orrepair the old one.services are adopted to ensure the consistent configuration of the redundantHistorian database servers. The redundancy of the process historian databaseensures the availability of 7x24 hours, the data integrity and no dataloss for the customers.Dynamic Load balancing –Dynamic load balancing is implemented to adjust the load to makethe system balance based on three different standards: the number of theconnections, network access flow and hardware-based server CPU (disk,memory, utilization, etc).Please see ICP DAS Continued on page 31Data Integrity and Security –Load BalancingFor large information systems, data security andavailability of the database system are required. Datasecurity of the entire enterprise information system oftenrequires good redundancy. Previous industrial databaseredundancy solutions were dependent on Cluster redundantfunctions of the Windows Server operating system.They were dependent on disk array redundancy. On suchmaster-slave modes, actually, only one Historian databaseserver provides services outside; it wastes 50 percent ofthe server resources and cannot achieve hot standby andload balancing. This approach can only achieves dual redundancybut not N redundancy (N> 3), so it cannot meetcustomer’s demand for multiple redundancy.N (N> 3) redundancy -For redundancy, the historian database uses the N-WayBuffer technology and asynchronous transaction/SynchronizationServices technology. It is not dependent onthe disk array hardware and operating system software.When a single database fails, it is requested to cache datafor this database Buffer. After the data of the database isrecovered, it will complement the data into the database.It is required to restore the historical data priority afterthe database being recovered. For all the write operationsof the non-collector, strict synchronization transactionRemote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 7

SCADA - FeatureMajor European Oil Pipeline Company DeploysNew SCADA ControllersCan Kabalak, SPP EngineeringControl Microsystems’ Distributor, TurkeyEstablished in 1974, a major European petroleum pipeline company thatcurrently owns and operates its entire country’s natural gas grid and takespart in transporting natural gas to Europe, had to update its SCADA system.The company owns a large network consisting of two parallel pipelines, 40inch and 46 inches in diameter, and runs a total length of 650 km. The firstline was built in 1976 to transport oil to a terminal on the Mediterraneancoast. The second line was completed in 1987 to increase capacity to 71million tons per year. Six pump stations, one pig (pipeline cleaning device)station, nineteen valve stations and eight cathodic protection stations arelocated along the pipeline. Its existing control system was built by ABBand included a DCS system thatcovered the pump and pig stations,tank field and command center atthe terminal on the Mediterraneancoast. The DCS communication tothe pump stations is handled by amicrowave radio link.The ChallengeDue to the pipeline’s advancedage and necessity to operate underthe continual threat of theft, it iscritical that pipeline leakages aredetected, reported and dealt within a timely and effective manner.However, the system’s initial designlacked remote control capabilitiesover line-valves. Therefore, thecompany’s main requirement wasfor a new SCADA system that could remotely close valves to isolate segmentsof pipeline and collect live data from as many locations as possible.This would form the backbone of a future leak detection system.Another consequence of the system’s age and security concerns wasthe absence of system communication due to the lack of data cablingalong the pipeline.Any new SCADA system would need to support current wireless communicationtechnologies in order to pass data back to the host safely andsecurely. Several technologies were considered including UHF radio (notfeasible due to the vast coverage area required) and satellite (typicallyvulnerable to equipment damage due to field exposure), with the customerselecting GPRS communications technology. As a result of the possiblenon-availability of the GPRS signal it became a requirement that any controllersused in the new system had to:• Support redundant GPRS communications over two different GSMoperators; and• Support report-by-exception communication in order to minimizemodem traffic and optimize GPRS costs.From a protocol perspective, each controller in the field communicatedwith the closest pump station and command center in a multi-masterconfiguration.The pipeline company also requested that pump station controllerssupport data exchange over a Modbus link with the local DCS system,while simultaneously handling GPRS communications. From a communicationshardware perspective, the existing DCS system communicated over aradio link with the pump stations.When this link failed, the command center lost station control and criticaldata. Back-up control was required when this occurred.With these issues in mind, the company put together a comprehensivelist of requirements for their critical SCADA system platform, beginningwith redundant servers for data backup, dualhead operator stations, andengineering stations for system development and management. Controllersand SCADA software had to support redundant communication channelsand the GPRS communications had to be handled by two different GSMoperators over two different GSM networks.For SCADA system engineers and developers it was essential that theengineering activities be served up from any client and accomplished online,without the need to restart the servers whenever configuration changeswere made. Development and runtime capabilities were requested to beavailable in one complete package.Although not requiring the same degree of functionality as the engineersand developers, the company’s managerial staff still needed access to livedata, KPI screens, and reports in an efficient and timely manner. It wasdetermined that this task would be best provided by a Web interface.Expansion plans for a futureleak detection system were givendue consideration, with systemscalability and OPC server supportbeing selected as key features ofthe new system. For the companyto seriously consider any SCADAsystem platform, its hardware andsoftware components would needto be flexible and open to worktogether efficiently and also powerfulenough to deliver the goods ontheir own.The SolutionThe European pipeline companychose SPP Engineering, anIstanbul-based company providingengineering capabilities, todevelop and implement their new SCADA system based on SCADAPack300E-series field controllers together with ClearSCADA host managementsoftware servers.While sharing the same communication and processing capabilities, theSCADAPack 350E and 357E differ in their selection of onboard IO. TheSCADAPack 357E was selected to handle the valve and cathodic protectionstation duties while the smaller 350E was chosen to handle the pumpstation tasks.The 300E-series controllers boast a number of features that made sensefor this pipeline project including:• Integrated GPRS driver: no need for smart GPRS modems orspecial scripting.• Redundant communications: dual com ports can be configured to communicateover two different GSM networks simultaneously.• Native DNP3 protocol backbone: features report-by-exception, eventgeneration, and local controller time-stamping. Data flow and related costsare greatly reduced and there is no data loss during communication failure.The SCADAPack 300E-series allows:• Each controller reports data to the control center and area pump station.• Simultaneous Modbus Master and DNP3 slave modes: pump stationcontrollers can exchange data with the existing ABB DCS system.• Tight integration with ClearSCADA: reduced setup and maintenancecosts with support for configuration file and ISaGRAF application download,350E/357E outstation objects, and point-level configuration withautomatic update to outstation.SCADA system management, data archiving, and reporting requirementswere met by ClearSCADA. The product provides a dedicatedobject-based database, server, and two clients: ViewX; a full-feature devel-8 www.RemoteMagazine.com

SCADAopment and display environment, and WebX; a web-based monitoring andoperation environment.To address data integrity and security concerns, ClearSCADA’s supportfor dual and triple server redundancy ensured that all critical data wasautomatically maintained on multiple server machines, installed eitherwithin the same facility or geographically dispersed. Loss of the primaryserver would result in a seamless transfer of control to the secondary serverwith virtually no reduction of overall system performance. In the eventof a failure in any segment of the system’s communication infrastructure,ClearSCADA utilizes redundant communication channels to mitigate dataloss during these types of outages.For control stations requiring multiple monitors, each displaying itsown specific information and operational screens, ClearSCADA supportsup to five ViewX client “heads” running from a single server machine orcomputer. This eliminated the need for multiple computers thereby reducingIT procurement and maintenance costs.With system engineers and developers clearly in mind, the ViewX clientprovided a full-featured environment in which to configure the servers,create all display screens, object templates, trends and reports. Multipleengineers were now able to make changes to the ClearSCADA databasefrom multiple locations and not require a restart of the server. For casualmanagerial users, the WebX true thin client served up full access to thesystem through a zero-configuration, built-in web server.Future leak detection expansion plans were instrumental in the selectionof ClearSCADA, with its built-in OPC Server, (DA, HDA, A&E, XML)providing efficient access to the database and the ability to create templatesand instances of any database object.The ResultsThe company expectations are solidly met by the combination of SPPengineering expertise and Control Microsystems SCADA products. Inaddition to now having live data providing real-time system information tooperators and engineers, archived data integrity is ensured during times ofcommunication outage thanks to the native DNP3 protocol and redundantservers. It is now possible to monitor and record any interruptions, benignor intentional, in pipeline flow and thereby act accordingly.Further reducing the likelihood of malicious interference with theSCADA system are ClearSCADA’s built-in security features, includingsystem access permissions, password aging and management, user groupmanagement, and operator action tracking.System redundancy is not only applied to server installations, but canalso be found in the management of redundant communication paths,including Ethernet, GPRS, and radio. Critical data is not lost when problemsoccur.To satisfy the diverse needs of engineers and management personnelalike, SCADA system accessibility is securely handled by both ViewX andWebX clients, providing all the necessary tools to make maintenance andmonitoring tasks a user-friendly and efficient experience.From a system growth standpoint, ClearSCADA’s object-based architectureenables quick and easy SCADA system expansion, with innovativetemplate and instance capabilities. And finally, significant cost savings arethe main result of this project, with the reduction of lost pipeline revenueand system maintenance and expansion costs.Control Microsystems, a Schneider Electric company, is a global supplierof automation products for supervisory control and data acquisition(SCADA) systems. The product line includes Accutech wireless instrumentation,SCADAPack controllers and gas fl ow computers, Trio long-rangedata radios and ClearSCADA enterprise software. Control Microsystems’products are engineered to operate in harsh, unattended environments deliveringhigher productivity and efficiency while reducing operational costs.For more information, visit www.controlmicrosystems.com. Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 9

SCADA - FeatureSamuel Sciacca, CEOCG Automation Systems USAThe massive 1965 outage that left tens of millions without power inCanada and the northeastern US spurred myriad changes in the systems,processes and regulations undergirding electricity delivery. It can be saidthat the event was effectively the beginning of the smart grid, that electricitydelivery has grown more intelligent inthe years since.Supervisory control and data acquisition(SCADA) and advanced analyticaltools known collectively as energymanagement systems (EMS) were twoof the innovations that grew out of theresponse to the 1965 outage. EMS/SCADA’s arrival was transformativefor utilities, enabling remote monitoringand control of utility infrastructure andproviding a better foundation of data onwhich to base generation allocation andnetwork planning.For the next 30 years, however,EMS/SCADA systems and how utilitiesemployed them didn’t change much.It wasn’t for a lack of good ideas for using the information that SCADAmight make available. Rather, more data couldn’t be pushed throughthe communications lines between substations and utility operations. Acircular stagnation settled in. EMS/SCADA didn’t evolve dramaticallybecause communications didn’t grow, and there wasn’t enough incentiveSCADA Innovation Begins Nowto grow communications because SCADA was adequately performing thetasks expected.The explosion of high-speed, cost-effective communications capabilitiesin the past 15 years and the contemporary smart grid movement promise developmentaround EMS/SCADA. The introduction of more robust, secure,two-way communications will enable SCADA to extract a lot more dataon what’s happening across the grid, and in turn, allow utilities to get a lotmore creative in how they use EMS thatrely on SCADA for useful and reliabledata to inform better decision-making. What Took You So Long?From an engineering standpoint, theelectricity grid’s modernization has beenan ongoing pursuit of the power industryover years. Electrical-mechanical relays,for example, have given way to solidstatedevices with the intelligence toaccept more and more inputs. Variousmonitors for transformers have emerged.And since the late 1970s, utilities havebeen deploying tremendous computinghorsepower and algorithm capabilities tofuel EMS/SCADA systems.SCADA’s issue is that it has been starved for incoming data. Until themid-1990s, the predominant interface for linking a utility’s operations centerSCADA with remote substations was low-speed, 1,200-baud communications.Meanwhile, complex data was being compiled on protective relays,voltage regulators and other intelligent electronic devicesin substations. This enabled a utility to undertake a deepinvestigation into, for example, why a relay might havetripped, the precise moment and current level at whichit tripped, whether it occurred out of proper sequence,etc. But because of the those 1200-baud communicationslines’ limitations, developers of that substation data didn’tfocus on shipping information to other locations and correlatingit via SCADA with data from other points in theutility’s sphere of operations. The amount of informationthat could be pushed through the communications lines atfrequent intervals was so limited that there was no point.This is why today’s smart grid drive is different. Typically,SCADA has been limited to data that is between 2and 5 seconds old. Planners and system integrators nowask, “What could be done with EMS/SCADA fueled bydata that is only a quarter of a second old? Or 5 millisecondsold?” We are about to find out. Putting a two-waycommunications-and-control overlay fueled by real-timeinformation flow on top of the power grid promises a hostof innovations, not only in empowering a utility’s customersto make more intelligent decisions about energy usebut also how EMS/SCADA interacts with the utility’spower generation, transmission and distribution systems.Push and PullIn the smart grid drive, a relationship is taking shapebetween the data that is compiled on utility operations andhow utilities leverage the data to improve operations.We have seen examples already. Fault-record files providingsignificant detail on the nature and magnitude of afault on the system have grown out of an increased abilityto carry information from substations. Similarly, becauseof increased deployment of global positioning system(GPS) and time-synchronization technologies, SCADA10 www.RemoteMagazine.com

SCADAcan bring back more useful data files on what happened when and where,and then place the events in their proper sequence. This has precipitatedEMS applications for better managing and optimizing a utility’s systemsacross a larger geographical area.Synchrophasor deployment has picked up only recently; consequently,utilities’ don’t have a lot of real-time EMS applications that rely on thetime-stamped current and voltage measurements from locations across thegrid that synchrophasors produce. But the potential of that capability isrevolutionary. Another area of development is the potential impact on realtime,dynamic rating of transmission lines. The capacities of transmissionlines typically are rated for their worst-case limits, when a lot more powercould be carried per line in extreme heat or cold when customer demandson a utility are highest. Deployment and improvements in other sensor andcommunications technologies could enable transmission lines to be ratedand monitored dynamically. Utility assets and power flow could be managedmore efficiently, and the likelihood of blackouts when customers needpower most would be reduced dramatically.In addition, with the ongoing build out of advanced metering infrastructure(AMI), a utility can create an increasingly granular profile of voltagemeasurements from across its entire service territory. This will free EMSapplication developers to be creative in using those measurements oncethey are fed back into SCADA. What could a utility do with high-quality,dependable phasor measurement unit (PMU) data for two points at oppositeends of its service territory? Or, what could a utility do with the capabilityto compare its measurements with those of another utility, between LosAngeles and New York, for example?Until now, the lack of robust, reliable communications impeded thecreativity with which utilities employ SCADA. In the contemporary smartgrid movement, this is changing rapidly.Standards work around the smart grid is focused on the unprecedentedintegration of power, communications and information technology. TheIEEE’s P2030 Working Group, for example, is striving to uniformly defineelements and functional requirements encompassed in the pursuit of enablingtwo-way communications and control over electricity generation anddelivery, ubiquitously across markets. This process figures to illuminate ahost of areas, AMI, cybersecurity, data networking, electric vehicle support,information modeling, renewable energy integration, sensor networkingand wide-area situational awareness, among them, where new or improvedstandards are needed.The introduction of more powerful, flexible, reliable and secure communicationsinfrastructure across the power grid means big changes forEMS/SCADA, which utilities have relied upon for decades. As the qualityand nonrepudiation of data flowing through SCADA improves, utilities willtrust the system more and design new algorithms and EMS applications thatuse the data. Meaning the smart grid rollout points to innovation in waysutilities employ SCADA.Samuel Sciacca is chairman of IEEE’s P2030 Working Group TaskForce 1 on power engineering technology and chief executive officer of CGAutomation Systems USA Inc. CG Automation provides a wide variety ofAutomation Products and services to the Electric Utility Industry. CG Automation’scustomers are a mixture of major utilities, government and militaryagencies as well as global Electrical Transmission and Distribution OEM’s.For more information please visit www.microsol.com.Are you an A, B or C?Your Subcription to Remote Site & Equipment ManagementMagazine may be about to expire. Check your statusin the box located in the mailing label on the front cover.Subscribe online at www.RemoteMagazine.com.Corrosion-proof, impact resistant and customizable,Integra’s extensive line of polycarbonate enclosureskeep your sensitive electrical or electronic componentsprotected in the most remote environments. No matterwhat mother nature dishes out, we can take it.Learn more at IntegraEnclosures.com.IF IT’S OUTSIDE, IT’S INTEGRAECOFRIENDLYMADE INTHE USAT:440.269.4966| INTEGRAENCLOSURES.COMRemote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 11

SCADA - Products & ServicesYou’ve Got Mail, from Your Data LoggerCAS Data Logger’s new dataTakerDT82EM is an intelligent, low powerdata logger designed for remote applicationsthat features an integratedGSM/GPRS modem. Combiningthe functions of signal conditioning,a DMM, a PC and a modem, theDT82EM provides a turn-key solutionto capturing data, uploading data viaemail or FTP and sending alarms asemail or SMS messages.Based on the DT80 line of dataloggers, the DT82EM has four universal analog input channels that allowit to connect to most sensors and data measurement sources. It supportstemperature, voltage, current, resistance, strain gauge and frequency measurements.Its dual channel isolation allows four 2-wire differential or sixsingle ended analog inputs. With four digital I/O channels, four high speedcounters and 12 V regulated power output the DT82EM is ready for anyremote application.The DT82EM can store up to 10 million data points in internal memorywith control over the amount of historical data and storage mode. Thelogger also has a USB memory stick port to upload programs or downloaddata. The internal modem is preconfigured for common cellular providersto simplify start-up. An Internal FTP and email server can send data to adesktop without the need to poll the logger or install software on a computer.The DT82EM has a built in Web interface that utilizes the new dEXuser interface software management of the logger. With dEX, no special PCsoftware is required, just a Web browser to configure the data logger, viewreal-time data and download stored data.With a rugged design, an extended operating temperature range and theability to operate off of battery or solar power, the DT82EM is well suitedfor a wide range of data logging projects including agriculture, weatherstations, hydropower, water and wastewater, alternative energy or other applicationsthat lack standard communications infrastructure, are difficult orinconvenient to access or are mobile.Enhanced Process Control Solution From GE Puts Power,Water and Oil & Gas Customers in ControlGE Intelligent Platforms hasreleased the Proficy Process System2.0, a flexible process controlplatform suited for power, waterand Oil & Gas applications thatwill help lower customers’ totalcost of ownership by reducing thecosts associated with designing,commissioning, operating andmaintaining their process operationsand providing them with asustainable competitive advantagefor their business. Applications include main steam cycle, municipal watertreatment and well-to-tank control.Proficy Process Systems 2.0 simplifies the design and maintenance of asystem with features that enable users to capture, standardize and maintaintheir control strategies. With the introduction of user-defined control modulecapabilities, customers will be able to create reusable process controlsolutions that will take engineering efficiency to a new level. Integrationof Proficy iFIX with the PAC8000 controllers is another major feature ofthis release. This allows users the complete freedom to choose the HMI andcontroller technologies they want to use in their systems.“One of the key differentiators we provide our customers is a systemwith a flexible architecture, that is easy to use and user expandable,” saidKam Yuen, Proficy Process product manager. “In Proficy Process SystemsVersion 2.0 users have the ability to add their own function blocks andfaceplates in addition to the extensive list of ones provided with thesystem. This allows System Integrators, OEMs, and end users to create reusableblocks and graphics specific to their own process applications, thatwill accelerate their engineering process and reduce commissioning andtraining overhead.”Wago Ethernet 2.0 ProgrammableFieldbus ControllerWago Corp.’s new high-speed 750-881 Ethernet 2.0 Programmable FieldbusController processes 1,000 instructions/235μS. The first from WAGO’supcoming Ethernet 2.0 line, 750-881provides significant amounts of memoryfor PLC programs and Web applications,as well as an integrated dual-port Ethernetswitch. To keep pace, independentEthernet ports respond in 1ms, transmittingreal-time information to productionand enterprise management.The 750-881 PFC interfaces with standard network protocols includingunique support for both EtherNet I/P and MODBUS TCP. The Ethernetswitch streamlines costs and system footprint by facilitating a line topologyfor fieldbus wiring, eliminating additional switches and hubs. Anonboard DIP switch configures the last octet of IP address/assignment,expediting commissioning.Keys to the 750-881’s high-frequency processing are a 32-bit CPU and1 Mbyte of program memory. A 2 Mbyte fast file system supervises botha Web-based management system and substantial data logging. E-mailcapability (updates/alarms) is also provided for authorized personnel. The750-881’s standard CoDeSys V2 programming environment is IEC 61131compatible, and features all five programming languages. The PFC supportsup to 250 I/O modules, and allows users to tailor solutions from the 400+analog, digital and specialty modules in the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.The 750-881’s new housing design departs from Wago’s traditional architecture.The slotted housing optimizes heat dissipation while maintaininga 0°C to 55°C operating temperature range and IP20 rating. Certificationsinclude UL 508, cUL, GL and CE.Extech Reveals Compact New Electrical Dataloggers forIn-Depth DiagnosticsExtech Instruments has released thenew DL150 single-channel and DL160dual-channel true RMS AC voltageand current data loggers. The compactnew tools are designed for electrical,industrial plant maintenance andpredictive maintenance professionalswho need extended recording of indepthreadings for electrical motors,components or circuits.The compact true RMS data loggersmeasure and log AC voltageto 600 V and current to 200 A, withsampling rates ranging from 1 persecond to 1 per 24-hour period and recording capacity of 100,000 (DL150)or 256,000 readings (DL160). Readings can be downloaded via USB to alaptop or PC for analysis, trending or exporting to Excel format using thedata loggers’ software application. The two-line LCD displays time/date,current measurement and min/max values. The loggers can operate in bothcontinuous (overwrite) or stop-when-full recording modes.The DL150 single-channel data logger offers users three operatingmodes: normal, peak and capture. In capture mode, triggers can be defined tocapture in-rush and transients lasting less than 0.25 milliseconds. The peakbutton briefly displays peak values while still operating in normal mode. Thetwo-channel DL160 is useful for simultaneously logging both the currentand voltage of one component or one metric from two components. A channelbutton alternates the display between each channel’s values.12 www.RemoteMagazine.com

SCADAElecsys Releases New Watchdog VIP RemoteMonitoring ProductElecsys Corp. has released the Watchdog VIP, the most recent additionto the company’s remote monitoring products. The Watchdog VIP ishighly flexible, equipped with four configurable analog inputs, one digitalinput and an AC power detection probe,which enables it to perform a wide varietyof remote monitoring functions for pipelineoperators, gas, water and electric utilities,highway departments and energy explorationand production companies.The system is deployable worldwidecommunicating via either quad-band GSM/GPRS cellular telemetry or the Inmarsatglobal satellite system. The Elecsys WatchdogWeb monitor internet portal allowssecure, immediate access to measurementsand provides web-based remote control ofmeasurement ranges, configurations andalarm notification settings. The WatchdogVIP simplifies installation and system commissioningwith integrated field diagnosticsand web-enabled configurability, making it easy to deploy, thereby reducingtravel to remote sites.For corrosion protection monitoring applications, Watchdog VIP unitsship from the factory pre-configured to measure volts, amps, pipe-to-soilvoltage potential and to detect the presence of AC power. The product providesreliable wireless remote monitoring of cathodic protection rectifiersused to protect transmission and distribution pipelines, storage tanks, oiland natural gas well casings, bridges, pier and other critical infrastructureassets from corrosion. Operators can improve structure integrity and extendasset operational life with reliable measurement reporting, timely eventalarms and data trend analysis.Elecsys also recently deployed a variant of the Watchdog VIP, specificallydesigned for international markets, for field testing trials on pipeline,bulk storage and offshore platform sites in the Middle East. These field trialsare part of a pilot program for a future project in the Persian Gulf region.IMI Sensors Releases 4-20 mA Vibration Transmitters forMonitoring Gas Pipeline Pumping StationsIMI Sensors, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc.,has announced the availability of hazardous area-approvedversions of the company’s series 640 industrialvibration transmitters for monitoring motors and pumpsat natural gas pipeline pumping stations. These ruggedand reliable two-wire, loop powered, 4-20 mA vibrationsensors are manufactured to meet specific naturalgas industry design requirements, including certificationin accordance with ATEX and CSA for use inhazardous areas.Vibration monitoring of motors and pumps atnatural gas pipeline pumping stations has proveneffective for determining machinery health, planningmaintenance intervals, reducing downtime and avoidingcatastrophic loss. IMI’s series 640 provides a 4-20mA output signal that is proportional to the overall vibration level of themachine being monitored. Powered by a 12-30 VDC source, the output wirecan be connected to any existing PLC, DCS and SCADA systems.The series 640 vibration sensors are enclosed in welded, hermeticallysealed, stainless steel housings. Explosion-proof versions of these transmittersare also available. Sensors that offer hazardous area certifications arewidely used on gas and oil well heads, supply lines, natural gas reciprocatingengines, multi-stage gas compressors and other machinery operating inhazardous environments.Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 13

SCADA - Products & ServicesMicroStrain Launches Wireless Sensor System OfferingNetwork Sampling Capacity and Timing SynchronizationMicroStrain has introducedthe extendedrange, synchronouswireless sensingsystem, combiningprecision wireless timesynchronization andenhanced system scalabilityaccommodatinghundreds of wirelesssensor nodes withextended range communication.The MicroStrain Extended Range, Synchronized (mXRS) wirelesssensing system currently includes a WSDA-Base, the Node commander 2.0software and a range of wireless sensor nodes. The WSDA-Base is a centralbase station that coordinates and synchronizes data collection with timingaccuracy of up to +/- 31 microseconds. The Node Commander 2.0 softwareoffers a wide range of user adjustable sample rates as well as the ability tofacilitate high channel count data acquisition, and the a range of wirelesssensor nodes offer onboard precision timing and user configurable optionsfor extended range communication to 1 kilometer.Addressing the needs of a range of industries, these systems enableinformation to be acquired from multiple sensors, either simultaneously, onvarying schedules or in bursts (to 100 KHz). All of this data is aggregatedusing time as a unifying variable. Applications include advanced conditionbased maintenance and structural health monitoring of heavy equipment,industrial machines, aircraft, civil structures, vehicles and wind turbines.CygNet Enterprise Operations Platform 7.3 ImprovesEfficient Collection and Distribution of Field Data to Oiland Gas ApplicationsCygNet Software has unveiled CygNet Enterprise Operations Platform(EOP) 7.3, delivering a solution for the collection and sharing of operationaldata across the oiland gas enterprise. Withplatform enhancementsincluding more pre-builtconnectors to the latestversions of industryfield devices, as well asefficient integration withindustry software packages,users can leveragereal-time operations datawithin their systems andapplications of choice.Additionally, continued enhancement of core management functions ensureseven higher system availability.“CygNet EOP enables companies to turn the ocean of data locked inisolated operational systems into easily accessible information for bothoperations and business users,” said Steve Robb, vice president of businessdevelopment and marketing for CygNet Software. “EOP delivers the capabilityfor companies to optimize production, drive costs down and leveragekey investments. Now with EOP 7.3, we are extending SCADA and operationsinformation to the enterprise. The standards-based interfaces eliminatethe ‘heavy lifting’ typically required by IT, enabling customers to rapidlyunlock the value of optimization, performance analytics and KPI trackingfrom operations to the enterprise.”CygNet EOP is used on thousands of desktops across North America,from super-majors to independent producers, as well as within the largestgas pipeline companies. It is a unified information platform enablingcompanies to collect, manage and distribute the terabytes of real-timeoperations data generated daily for operations, IT and business users acrossthe enterprise. Information coming from field devices, network nodes andthird-party applications can be delivered in context to users, enabling themto make better business decisions.CygNet’d 7/3 provides pre-built connectivity to the latest versions offield devices. Oil and gas enterprises deal with thousands of field devicesproducing vast amounts of data every second. The CygNet platform shipswith pre-built connectors, referred to as Equipment Interface Engines, orEIEs, for the most widely used data-producing field devices. Now version7.3 provides enhanced EIEs for the latest field devices from Weatherford,ABB Totalflow, Emerson RAS and others.CygNet Enterprise Integration Suite (EIS) connects a company’s existingbusiness applications to this data by leveraging open, standards-basedinterfaces, such as XML, JMS and HTTP, as well as connectivity via APIsand other open integration methods. With version 7.3, CygNet introducesbusiness objects, which provide IT and operations the ability to expressdata attributes using their naming conventions of choice, for example, usingterms such as meters and wells instead of points and devices. Version 7.3also supports the Microsoft Extensible Storage Engine (ESE), improvinginterface startup time and the speed of service replication.New Compact Temperature Data Logging withIrDA DownloadingTandD US has introduced its TR-5icompact data logging system. New forthis series is the IrDA communicationscapability with the expanded handhelddata shuttle. The expanded handhelddata shuttle, TR-57DCi has been updatedwith IrDA capability and the compatibilityto act as a graphing data shuttle withall TandD TR-7U data loggers.The infrared communications function makes it possible to download recordeddata from the loggers without ever having to physically gather them.This new series with its new features replicates the TandD TR-5S seriesfunctions at the same selling price. The loggers in the series are capable ofmeasuring a wide range of temperatures from -60°C to 155°C. Additionalfeatures include waterproof data loggers, visible alarm indicator, 1 or 2point adjustment functions and a battery life of up to four years.eWON Releases Access Solution for Remote EquipmenteWON has released the Talk2MPro, a new, smart Internet basedremote access solution. With theTalk2M, eWON has added valueaddingfeatures to its latest offeringby enhancing its ability to facilitateintegration with a large variety ofPLCs and automated devices.Fully compliant with most ofthe leading PLC manufacturers,Talk2M Pro is designed to enhance traditional management and maintenanceof industrial assets with new remote capabilities. The Talk2M Proservices not only provide time saving and enhanced professional accesscontrol to reach remote machines, but also promises added value to thebottom-line by reducing traveling expenses and time and minimizing thesecurity of staff that have to travel extensively to do customer support,maintenance and physical upgrades.Without Talk2M, problem diagnostics on PLC controlled machines aremostly dependent on a technician’s ability to have physical access to themachine. In exceptional cases a diagnoses can be made by phone with theuser, but this is the exception to the rule. Talk2M Pro now allows users toidentify and solve complex problems remotely and in real time, with nodisruption in operations.Talk2M Pro provides secure VPN on-demand access for any numberof remote machines and devices, ranging from several units to severalthousand. 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SCADAreducing warranty and support costs and even creating new operational andservice revenue streams.The ease of access in no way compromises the security of the systemsas access is restricted by unique login to each approved users with adequateaccess rights and security authorization. The control and screening of approvedaccess is entirely at management’s discretion. The technology offersfully detailed monthly connection reports, itemized by machine and deviceto facilitate management and control. All remote accesses are comprehensivelytraced and logged. This is particularly important in strictly regulatedindustries such as water and defense.Talk2M Pro application provides the intuitive user interface for accessinga large number of devices over the Internet in a highly user-friendlymanner. Users can work independently and manage their own accounts,including users and machines, without the assistance of IT experts. Thisenables almost unlimited possibilities to do support, troubleshooting andupgrades without unduly interrupting normal operational functions. Talk2Mbecomes the engineer’s machine address book and one-click access tool forhis machines worldwide.New Energy Monitoring Appliance Helps Track andReduce Energy ConsumptionOpto 22 has introduced the OptoEMU sensor, the first component ofOpto 22’s packaged, networkable OptoEMU system, which lets small tomedium-sized commercial and industrial customers gather energy consumptiondata from their facilities’ electrical panels, metering devices and otherequipment. The OptoEMU sensor also provides easy-to-implement communicationsinterfaces and data integration capabilities to deliver the acquiredenergy data to enterprise business systems so it can be viewed, archived andused to develop effective energy management strategies that reduce costs.Designed for maintenance engineers, plant managers, business owners,energy consultants and others looking for ways to better understand andreduce their facility’s energy consumption, the OptoEMU system comprisestwo powerful hardware components-the OptoEMUsensor and the upcoming OptoEMU server. Thesensor provides three distinct types of monitoring interfaces.First, it can directly connect to and measurethe electrical loads of both individual power panelsand subpanels, and key facility equipment, such asmanufacturing machinery, pumps, motors, refrigerationsystems, boilers, chillers and HVAC units.Next, to provide connectivity to existing monitoringdevices and instrumentation (as well as largerbuilding automation systems), the OptoEMU sensorhas serial and Ethernet interfaces and can monitorand communicate via the widely-used Modbus andBACnet protocols. Finally, the sensor can monitorand accept pulses from utility meters and other submeteringdevices. The sensor can then send all acquired building data to onlineenergy monitoring software portals-including Google PowerMeter andPulse Energy’s Pulse, for presentation and analysis, or to local databases forintegration with business systems.Because the OptoEMU sensor is based on the same technology as Opto22’s SNAP PAC System, customers are able to deploy additional sensors atany time, or even expand their capabilities to gain equipment managementand control functions simply by adding a few additional off-the-shelf components,thereby providing an easy way to participate in load curtailmentand demand response programs.The OptoEMU Sensor accomplishes all this by applying standard, wellunderstoodinformation and communications technologies, such as analog,digital and serial signal processing, and Ethernet, wireless LAN, andInternet network connectivity. This standards-based approach allows thesensor to exist in a wide variety of industrial and business architectures andperform with with high levels of power while maintaining reliability.Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 15

Networking - FeatureWireless Helps Municipal and Military AgenciesHang-Up on Hardwire CircuitsPaul Mercier, Manager of Business DevelopmentPhoenix Contact, Inc.Countless reasons exist for going wireless, recent fires in California havemotivated several water utility agencies including Rancho Santa Fe IrrigationDistrict in San Diego County, to move away from using hard-wired ortelephone based communication for SCADA and Telemetry applications.Also, the military has been upgrading their infrastructure at bases likeCamp Pendleton which is vast and sprawling complexes where maintainingand expanding wired infrastructure is costly and more labor intensive thangoing with wireless solutions. The purpose of this article is to compareand contrast traditional wired sensor and pump/valve controller applicationswith wireless alternatives for engineers, operators and maintenancepersonnel to consider as they face the challenge of migrating from old tonew technologies.Today’s engineers and specialized technicians are not as interested inthe technology that makes wireless work, but rather in the proper applicationand use of radio technologies. In basic terms, “What do I use, wheredo I use it, and how do I use it?” are right up there in most frequently askedquestions alongside “How far will it go?” and “Is it reliable, trustworthyand secure?”Wireless technology is part of our everyday lives in the home andoffice. In recent years, this technology has made the logical progressionfrom the home and office into the municipal and military facilities world,onto the treatment plant floor and into the field. It adds convenience,reduces installation time and provides solutions to common problems.Replacing or eliminating cables with wireless technology has many attractivefeatures beyond the obvious installation speed (hours versus days/weeks) and cost savings (labor, permits, material). However, there is stillan ongoing debate about the level of trust in using wireless products for acontrol-based application.Wireless ReliabilityWireless modems and radio telemetry devices have been used in controlsystems of mission critical pumps for more than 30 years, yet fear of the unknownremains. There have been thousands of successful wireless SCADAimplementations for water/wastewater, gas pipeline and utilities that requiredata delivered in an acceptable one to two seconds. It is important to notethe difference between a deterministic, or time-critical, application and onethat requires only high data reliability.The nature of the RF environment dictates that there is no absoluteguarantee that any given piece of data will successfully be transmitted andreceived over the air. However, a well-designed radio will have builtinerror checking and retry capabilities that continue sending a piece ofinformation until it is successfully received. This makes it possible to sendimportant data over a wireless link, as long as the entire system can toleratesome amount of latency or delay.Wireless AdvantagesA wireless hybrid network, or combination of technologies like thatused at RSFID can provide technical advantages and cost benefits for pumpmonitoring and pressure reducing valve control applications. Installingwireless systems to replace both communication and sensor signal cablingcan reduce the time it takes to engineer and develop the expansion orconstruction of a pumping plant. The Witch Creek fire in North County tookout phone lines into critical sites in the RFSID system leaving them withoutcommunication to check and control when needed most.“We wanted to go wireless in numerous areas and applications so wewould be autonomous from telephone company in case of wildfires andearthquakes,” said Eli Standing Warrior, RSFID Maintenance Supervisor.Jim Gingrich, Lead Maintenance specialist at the District, stated, “Thereis a ROI of less than two years as each leased line to remote sites averaged$120 a month. We also saved over $15,000using wireless over installing a fiber link toprovide a LAN bridge of the SCADA HMIfrom the R.E. Badger Treatment plant to thedistrict maintenance yard three miles away.”The operators at the yard can now keeptabs on their critical pump stations, improvingresponse times and maintenance efficiencies.The up-front cost of a wireless system isoften immediately lower than cabling and conduitcosts, and the savings in labor and permitsare enormous. A signal that previously tookdays to bring online using traditional wiringcan now be commissioned within hours. Withthis time savings and flexibility, maintenancecrews can deploy wireless nodes for temporarytroubleshooting or adding stranded measurementpoints and streamlining asset managementstrategies.Maintenance yard three miles fromWLAN antenna at Rancho Santa FeTo monitor and control pumps remotely, plant. Extending SCADA workstation.most companies communicate over fiber,copper or some hard-wired cable. Ideally, important sensors that monitorsuction/discharge pressure, tank levels, system pressure, flow rates andtemperatures can be tied back to the pump controller via wire. A hardwirednetwork of pump control panels is also ideal, if it can communicatecost-effectively.But in a world that isn’t always ideal, wireless can be the next best thingto wire. In fact, many locations have found wireless connections provide amore reliable connection than a wired circuit.Managing lift stations is one of the biggest problems water utility operatorsface. Lift stations are built-in remote locations spread out around citiesand business areas. A lift station typically includes two pumps that pumpsewage into massive underground tanks. Over time, clogging or infiltrationcan reduce a pump’s efficiency, until eventually the pump stops operating.When a pump stops, the old-fashioned, flashing light system alarms thesite, however, at this point, it might be too late. Diagnosing and repairingthe problem might take too long, causing spillage to occur. Often the pumpsdo not completely fail, rather they lose efficiency. Older systems will allowthe anomaly to go unnoticed until a spill is detected by residents or someother means. Spills reported by the public often lead to fines, lawsuits andeven criminal charges for the wastewater engineer or superintendent.Tougher EPA and Clean Water legislation have dramatically increasedthe need for the monitoring and control of sewage collection systems.A spill occurs every day somewhere in America. It can cost $50,000 to$100,000, not to mention the seemingly irreparable environmental damage.The cost includes the price ofpumping out the lift station, newpumps, rush shipping of parts,area cleanup, overtime andother ancillary charges. Wirelesspump control products canprevent a spill altogether, whichreduces down times and keeps a“lid” on a problem before it hitsthe headlines.New RTU at Camp Pendleton sewage lift stationreplacing chart recorders and phone telemetry withwireless solution.For example, Camp Pendletonfaced a challenging datacommunications problem. Thebase has pumping equipmentand wastewater units at approximately129 unattended locations. It used chart recorders, obsolete RTU’sand a telephone link to a single computer to monitor and control all of thesesites. Officials needed better information about the status of the remote16 www.RemoteMagazine.com

Networkingfacilities to prevent spills and protect the environment.The base has begun to install a license-free, frequency-hopping spreadspectrum,radio monitoring system. This achieved the desired control andsecurity. The system paid for itself by not only avoiding potential fines,but also by saving thousands of dollars in annual telephone expenses andassociated field service trips.Field instrumentation signals are hard-wired into a localized PLC or I/Osystem, and then sent to a central monitoring location or dispatcher via atelemetry link. The advent of wireless devices to eliminate the hard-wireto the field transmitters has made it possible to reduce costs even further indevelopment, installation, engineering, mounting, startup and maintenance inthis type of application.Understanding the environment and application of the wireless networkplays a crucial part in choosing what wireless technology will perform best.Many technologies, both vendor-specific proprietary and standards-based,have been developed and time-tested over the past decade.Today, proprietary license-free radio devices are most commonly usedin municipal and military wireless installations. The radio technology isunique to the device manufacturer and will not operate with another manufacturer’sdevices, adding an element of security. Proprietary radios can becustomized to fit a specific application, ranging from Ethernet connectivitydown to sensor signals, making them suitable for both in-plant and remotesite applications. These devices are often much more efficient at transferringdata, as the radio platform is optimized for the types and quantities ofdata that it will transmit. The device can be adjusted to the maximum levelsallowed by the local governing body (FCC, IC, etc.,), so longer range RFlinks can be achieved.Licensed radios are proprietary systems that require a frequency licensefrom the local regulatory body to operate on a single fixed frequency. Theagency issues these licenses to mitigate interference. Licensed radios areconsidered high power, typically up to 5 watts. This power translates to along transmission range, often up to 40 miles, that can be required in largefacilities like Camp Pendleton which includes 125,000 acres of hilly terrain.GSM/GPRS is commonly known as cell phone technology. It transmitsprocess data via the cellular network infrastructure. A GSM/GPRS deviceworks like a cell phone, requiring a SIM card and consequently, a monthlybilling plan. With this technology, pump management systems can maintaincommunications even with locations on the opposite side of the globe.Securing the NetworkDespite the increasing acceptance of wireless technology, security is stilla primary concern. While data encryption is often the top security concern,there are other security facets to consider.Physical security is also important to prevent damage to antenna systemsand radio equipment. A radio network is only as strong as its weakest RFlink. RF security is possibly the most important, and most frequently overlooked,aspect of security. A well-designed wireless network will pay closeattention to the types of antennas that are used and where they are mounted.Implementing a Wireless SystemThe use of wireless technology in municipal, military and industrialapplications will proliferate over the next five years, as will the variety ofdevices and technologies. There is not a “one-size-fits-all” wireless technologyavailable. A variety of radio platforms exist for specific applications.A careful analysis of the operational and maintenance requirements isvery important before implementing any wireless project. A detailed feasibilityanalysis of the environment, application needs, security concerns andpossible technologies will save the time, dollars and headaches later duringthe design and implementation of the project.Paul Mercier is a manager of business development for Phoenix Contact,Inc. with a focus on wireless (Bluetooth, HART, WLAN, Cellular and900 MHz proprietary) technologies. He has over 25 years experience ininstrumentations and controls, spending the past 17 years with an emphasison developing and applying wireless products and networks for missioncritical applications. For more informaiton visit www.phoenixcontact.com.Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 17

Networking - Products & ServiceseDevice Introduces New Network Converter forM2M ApplicationsThe growing penetration of DSL and Cable networks and the growingpopularity of the mobile phone as a replacement for fixed line phones hasresulted in less availability of fixed phonelines that are compatible with traditionalanalog modems. According to the USbasedHarbor Research analysts firm,more than 15 million devices may needto be upgraded due to this trend. The newWireX converter from eDevice is designedto solve this problem by allowinglegacy equipment with embedded analogmodems to immediately be switchedfrom connecting through the traditionalphone line to connecting through a cellularGSM/GPRS wireless network.WireX is an analog-to-wireless converterdesigned for self installation bythe end-user. it does not require any changes on the existing legacy device,the user only needs to disconnect the phone cable from the wall and plugit into the WireX dial-up connector. The data previously transferred overthe phone link is then automatically transmitted using phone line emulationover a GPRS or GSM data cellular network.“This unique product offers wireless carriers and OEMs a new opportunityfor installing several thousands of solutions providing their end-userswith a quick ROI,” said Marc Berrebi, eDevice’s CEO. “With 1 Mb of dataper month, WireX can lower prices by more than 50 percent when replacinga dedicated phone line.”WireX allows wireless carriers to gain market share in the promisingconnected device category that encompasses M2M applications. End-userscan then take advantage of subscriptions adapted to M2M data usage levelsand also enjoy mobility outside the home including internationally withworldwide cellular coverage. This solution can provide a boost for growingthe M2M market at cellular carriers and will be a key growth driver overthe next couple of years.New ConnectPort X3 H Cellular Gateway from DigiConnects Remote Devices in Harsh EnvironmentsDigi International has introducedthe ConnectPort X3 H, a programmablecellular gateway for monitoringremote assets in harsh environments.Featuring advanced battery powerfeatures and a NEMA 4X/IP66 enclosureto protect the gateway fromwater, dust and dirt, the ConnectPortX3 H is designed for tank monitoring,pipeline, agriculture and utilityapplications. The ConnectPort X3 His integrated with the iDigi platform,a cloud computing service that makes it easy to remotely manage devicesand integrate device information into a company’s back-end systems.The ConnectPort X3 H provides global connectivity to remote devicesand device/sensor networks via GSM GPRS cellular networks. It is Class1, Division 2 certified and features multiple power options including mainspower, battery power or battery power with solar charger panel for harshenvironments where power may not be available. It has power managementfeatures including a sleep function which shuts down the device when it isnot running to conserve battery power.The ConnectPort X3 H is available with an optional embedded XBeeZigBee module allowing the gateway to connect to a small network ofZigBee-enabled wireless devices or sensors for local data aggregation overa cellular network. It also features an optional analog I/O, digital I/O or RS-232 serial port for direct wired connectivity. Optional internal GPS is alsoavailable for asset tracking.Featuring an easy-to-use development environment, the ConnectPort X3H can be programmed using open-source Python or the iDigi Device IntegrationApplication (iDigi Dia). It also includes a familiar Eclipse-basedintegrated development environment that allows Web developers to rapidlydevelop embedded applications.Red Lion Dual Ethernet Expansion Card SimplifiesMachine-to-Enterprise IntegrationRed Lion Controls, Inc. has developed a new Ethernet expansion cardfor the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products. TheXCENET Ethernet expansion card allowsoperators to isolate machine levelnetwork traffic from the enterprise levelnetwork, benefiting both automationprocess engineers and IT managers. Theengineer can simply assign a fixed IP addressfor the port connected to PLCs anddrives, while the IT manager can eitherselect their own IP address or use DHCPto configure the enterprise port. Thisallows for communication on separatenetworks, increasing platform functionalityand flexibility.Already supporting 10 simultaneousEthernet protocols, as well as three serial protocols, the Data Station Plusand Modular Controller series provide unprecedented protocol conversionand device integration. Providing a second Ethernet port for communication,the XCENET card increases bandwidth and allows communication ontwo distinct Ethernet networks simultaneously without the addition of anindustrial router.The XCENET card can be fitted to any Data Station Plus, as well asthe LE, SX or GT versions of the Modular Controller series Master. Users18 www.RemoteMagazine.com

Networkinginstall the card by removing the blank expansion port cover of the ModularController or Data Station Plus, and plugging the card into the expansionport, adding an additional 10 Base T/100 Base-Tx Ethernet port. The DataStation Plus, Modular Controller and the XCENET card are easily configuredwith Red Lion’s free Crimson software. Crimson’s drag-and-dropinterface is an efficient technology that allows operators to set up controlapplication devices, collect and log performance data, display data or triggerPLC functions.Red Lion’s Data Station Plus is an industrial data collection and managementtool that provides multiple protocol conversion, data logging andremote machine access. With the ability to support numerous protocolssimultaneously, the Data Station Plus Ethernet connection allows communicationto an unlimited number of devices. Featuring a built-in Ethernetgateway and an integrated Web server, the Data Station Plus allows remotemonitoring and operation for continuous communication.The Modular Controller series offers a cost-effective solution to integratingmulti-zone PID control, data acquisition and I/O into a PC, DCS or PLCcontrol system. Providing point-and-click data mapping, users can quicklydrag and drop controller data to PLC registers, eliminating the need to writetedious PLC code. Red Lion’s Modular Controller reduces programmingcosts and additional add-ons, including I/O and analog cards.Adaptive Network Solutions Releases ZigBee ModuleBased on Atmel’s Newest Single ChipAdaptive Network Solutions has release its new @ANY2400SC IEEE802.15.4/ZigBee RF module for 2.4 GHz ISM band. With a small footprintof just over 3 square centimeters, the module offers a combinationof receiving sensitivity and an optimal output power level in a small formfactor. Built on Atmel’s latest single chip platform, the module comes intwo modifications: @ANY2400SC-1 featuring integrated chip antenna and@ANY2400SC-2 with a U.FL connector.@ANY2400SC modules present a fully integrated standards-based solutionthat contains all the digitaland analog circuitry requiredfor tiny wireless devices andeliminates the need for in-houseRF expertise. @ANY2400SC-1module with an integrated chipantenna is well suited for limitedspace applications, while @ANY2400SC-2 with a built-inU.FL antenna connector enablesrapid design-in, using a differentexternal antenna for every application. Both @ANY2400SC modificationsare designed to work with various wireless sensing and control applications,using IEEE 802.15.4-based standards, such as ZigBee® and 6LoWPAN.The 2.4 GHz RF modules are designed for building and industrial automation,energy management, smart metering and other application areas,requiring high RF performance.@ANY2400SC modules are built around Atmel’s ATmega128RFA1.This IEEE 802.15.4-compliant single chip combines the AVR microcontrollerand a 2.4GHz RF transceiver, resulting in high RF performance forsingle-chip devices, with a link budget of 103.5 dBm. The modules are fullycompatible with other @ANY RF modules for 2.4 GHz band, as well asother Atmel-based devices.Developers can maximize the inherent advantages of Atmel’s hardwareplatform by tapping into a wide range of RF design and customization servicesnow available at Adaptive Network Solutions. In addition, AdaptiveNetwork Solutions provides Smart MAC Suite (SMS) networking softwarethat allows easy control of @ANY platform’s functionality via AT commandssupporting all IEEE 802.15.4-based functions, as well as facilitatesthe addition of numerous custom features.ROSEMONT, ILDONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTERwww.electricpowerexpo.com/remoteRegister with VIP code REMOTEto receive $200 off full conference registrationRemote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 19

Networking - Products & ServicesIntellicom Launches Plug’n’Play M2M Remote GatewayIntellicom Innovation ABhas launched a true plug’n’playM2M gateway. The EasyConnectEC150 is a small remotegateway in the EasyConnectfamily that connects any Modbusdevice with the Netbiter Argosserver over Ethernet. Thismakes it possible to remotelymonitor and control Modbusdevices and networks.The Netbiter EasyConnect series is always used together with the NetbiterArgos server to make the remote monitoring and control solutions easyto install, configure and maintain. This unique combination provides trueplug’n’play installation with no fire wall issues, no static IP, no IT expertise,no VPN required and no programming.“The new EasyConnect EC150 product is solving a number of installationissues most people experienced within M2M have come across,” saidHenrik Ebeklint, managing director, Intellicom Innovation AB. “To be ableto minimize the time and complexity for the installation and commissioningdoes not only bring peace of mind but also immediately cut cost andimproves the level of quality.”Advantech Launches New Rugged and CompactEthernet SwitchesThe Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has introduced a newseries of compact Ethernet switches to focus on machine and factoryautomation applications. These switches include fullGigabit (EKI-2728MI, EKI-2748FI, and EKI-2748CI)and 10/100M Ethernet (EKI-2548I, EKI-2548SI andEKI-2548MI) models. They are compact and able tomeet a wide range of communication needs.To enhance the connection reliability, the EKI-2748 modules are equipped with DMI (digital monitoringinterface) that can monitor the status of theSFP module, including temperature, voltage, current,and Tx and Rx power. To simply the configurationprocess and port alarm, the EKI-2548 modules featureDIP switch configuration. These compact and widetemperature compliant systems are easily installed insmall places and support X-Ring (recovery time

NetworkingBeckhoff Automation Releases WLAN Solution forIndustrial ApplicationsIn order to provide cost-effective wireless solutions to machine buildersand manufacturers in North America, Beckhoff Automation has introducedthe new CU8890 WLAN adapter. With the recently FCC certified CU8890,Beckhoff has expanded its range ofIndustrial PC accessories with a WLANmodule for industrial use.The USB-to-WLAN adapter permitswireless integration of Industrial PCsinto an Ethernet network. With regardto its electromagnetic compatibility, theDIN rail mounted WLAN box complieswith rigorous industrial standardsmaking it well-suited for use in harshmanufacturing environments.The FCC certified Beckhoff CU8890 supports the WLAN standard IEEE802.11 b/g. An integrated DIN rail adapter allows convenient installationin control cabinets. When connected to an Industrial PC with USB port, thecontroller facilitates the fieldbus-neutral exchange of all UDP/TCP-baseddata and can be used both as an access point and as a client. Client driversare available for Windows XP, Embedded Standard and Windows CE and,therefore, for all Beckhoff Industrial PC and Embedded PC series. Softwaredrivers for Windows XP and Embedded Standard make it possible for theCU8890 to also be operated as an access point.The CU8890 features a reverse SMA plug, to which various radio antennasto suit the respective environment can be attached. Beckhoff offers acomplete range of antennas and cables for the most diverse applicationsand conditions. Depending on ambient conditions, the free-field distancebetween two CU8890 modules may be up to 984-ft. The user can choosebetween 11 channels in the 2.4 GHz band, to adhere to country-specificregulations where necessary.Lantronix Launches ManageLinx 3.0 to Extend the ReachOf Cloud Computing to Virtually Any DeviceLantronix, Inc. hasreleased ManageLinx 3.0.The previous version ofManageLinx providedsimple and secure remoteaccess and managementfor virtually any pieceof equipment behindfirewalls. This new release extends the reach of cloud-based computing tomachines, devices and applications which may be located behind firewalls.ManageLinx 3.0 brings cloud-based computing to machine-to-machine(M2M) and machine-to-application communications. Rather than the ongoinginvestment in hardware and software needed to run applications in theenterprise, machines can now access the cloud to take advantage of robustcomputing technology.ManageLinx 3.0 offers improvements in the user experience, a tenfoldincrease in the total number of devices supported, and numerous enterpriseclassimprovements in features and functionality, particularly in securityand redundancy. ManageLinx 3.0 is the key enabling and buildingblock technology for AccessMyDevice.com. AccessMyDevice.com is anenterprise-grade, Internet-based remote access service enabling businessand technology professionals to easily view, manage, control and servicevirtually any device from a web browser.The new product supports the addition of VIP Access to microprocessorbaseddesigns and 3rd party networked equipment. Throughput and scalabilityhas been enhanced by the re-design of the infrastructure to support10 times the number of devices. The new unit is also fully compatiblewith all existing ManageLinx equipment in the field and was designed incollaboration with customers to delivers value immediately with a markedincrease in functionality.Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 21

Security - FeatureRemote Site Security: Protecting Critical Infrastructure & Key ResourcesImplementing Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology Through Live Video SurveillanceJason Benedict, Marketing ManagerIveda SolutionsAs a remote site operator, supervisor or field technician you’ve seen yourfair share of disparate geographical sites, each with varying levels of safetyand security concerns along with extreme weather conditions. However,one concern that is not often kept top-of-mind, mostly due to competingessential needs and low operating budgets, is the emergency response andpreparedness to terrorist attacks.Catastrophic FailureAlthough it may seem lofty and far-fetched for some remote site operatorsto believe their site might be targeted as part ofan interconnected threat, directors and operators ofkey resource facilities must maintain their vigilanceto the risk prevention, protection and preparednessto the seriousness of these potential threats.Poised to cause catastrophic failure to our nation’scritical infrastructure, one malicious attackto a remote critical site or key resource can bedevastating to an entire population. It can leaveresidents and commercial businesses without water,electricity, gas or other precious resources. MichaelChertoff, secretary of Homeland Security has identifiedthe risk to catastrophic failure as a complexmix of manmade and naturally occurring threatsand hazards, including terrorist attacks, accidents,natural disasters and other emergencies. Not onlycan an initial attack cause harm to the targetedsector and its physical location of the incident, butit can also produce a cascading effect on all othersectors due to their dependency and interdependencyupon each other’s resources.For example, the energy infrastructure isdivided into three interrelated segments: electricity,petroleum and natural gas. This sector alonefuels and breathes life into the heart of all otherresources. The incapacity or destruction of this sectorwould leave a debilitating impact on our safety, security, public health,economy and the continuity of our everyday life. And, although there aremany safety and security measures available today, our nation’s criticalinfrastructure has become directly and indirectly vulnerable, pushing keyresource directors to advance towards innovative security measures such asQualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT).Qualified Anti-Terrorism TechnologyMesa, Arizona’s Energy Resource Department, who provides electricutility service to approximately 15,000 residential and commercial customersalong with natural gas to more than 52,000 homes and businesses withina 365-square-mile area have already jumped on-board and begun capitalizingon cloud-based video surveillance services that offer Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology. QATT is any technology that is designed, developed,modified or procured for preventing, detecting, identifying or deterring actsof terrorism or limiting the harm such acts might otherwise cause.Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, congress enactedThe Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of2002 (SAFETY Act). This federal law provides unprecedented immunity,liability caps, defenses and other incentives available to private orgovernmental entities who use products, technologies or services, whetherfor protecting themselves or protecting others, that attempt to deter, identify,protect against, prevent or mitigate a terrorist act. In short, a company thatimplements technology designated or certified per the SAFETY Act has theright to seek immediate dismissal of civil claims if sued following an actof terrorism. That company also has the same right if sued for property orpersonal injury damages caused by failure of the QATT.Although Mesa has not experienced any interconnected threats thatwarrant a matter of national security, its remote site operators and directorshave found comfort knowing their key resources and critical infrastructureis safe and protected by qualified anti-terrorism technology. “The comfortof knowing that a location with tens of thousands of dollars of equipmentis safe and secure is one less item to be anxious about,” said FrankMcRae, director of Energy Resources Department for Mesa. McRae quicklyrecognized the benefits of (QATT) and employed Iveda Solutions a DHSSAFETY Act Designated provider of real-time remote video surveillanceand centralized video hosting services.Implementing Innovative ServicesIveda Solutions’ enterprise class video hostingarchitecture, utilizing a secure, remote, data center,allows customers like Mesa’s Energy ResourceDepartment to access and manage their security surveillancesystems from any Web browser anywherein the world there is Internet-connectivity. Prior toinstalling surveillance cameras and using managedvideo services, remote access to Mesa’s critical siteproved challenging due to an understaffed departmentand lean city budgets. This in turn forcedMcRae to rely on Mesa’s over extended Police Departmentto patrol the area at random, an expensivealternative that highlighted the need for live videosurveillance through cloud computing.Cloud computing is not a new concept. However,live video surveillance through cloud computingis new. Instead of using physical security or on-sitedigital/network video recorders, surveillance videois centrally hosted at a remote data center. Thisallows end-users immediate access and retrieval oflive and archived video footage; much like onlinebanking and E-mail is accomplished through a Webbrowser. When using video surveillance hostedin the cloud, customers simply log in, customizetheir settings, and start watching their cameras no matter where they aregeographically located. Cloud computing allows remote site operators toincrease their safety and security measures based on immediate needs andwithout having to invest in new infrastructure or training new personnel.The result is usually lower cost and greater efficiencies, not to mentionrapid deployment of proven and effective technology.“It is now 2011, not 1999. Technology has evolved. There are innovativeapproaches to accomplishing many tasks that we would not have been ableto economically or effectively see work in the past. What’s important hereis that organizations need to give these innovations a try and then developpolicies for scalable and continued success,” said David Ly CEO andfounder of Iveda Solutions.“We have a unique capability to be able to support our nation’s criticalinfrastructure safety and security needs through Iveda Solutions’ hostedservices,” added Ly.Using Internet-accessible cameras, hosted by Iveda Solutions, McRae,his staff and the Mesa Police Department are now able to simultaneouslygain live visual verification of events as they unfold a proactiveversus after-the-fact solution. “Initially, the services were planned to catchperpetrators. Since several initial responses by PD to suspicious behavior,the potentially criminal activity has diminished,” said McRae. When askedwhat McRae believes to be the key success to the diminishing presence ofcriminal or suspicious activity at his remote site, he said, “continuous surveillance.”Although continuous surveillance may seem cost prohibitive forsome remote site directors, McRae implemented a solution that he and his22 www.RemoteMagazine.com

staff have found to be a success while operating within their budget.Mesa’s Energy Resource Department has employed the help of IvedaSolutions’ intervention specialists to watch their critical site in real time,from a remote location during designated hours. Because operators inMcRae’s department are extremely busy running critical systems and monitoringexisting alarms their personnel does not have the time to effectivelyoversee any more sites, equipment ormuch less watch a live streaming videofeed from their cameras, 24 hours a day.Instead, McRae established a protocol thatallows his department to keep an eye onthe cameras during the day while IvedaSolutions’ intervention specialists watchthe cameras at night. Depending upon theseriousness of a situation, and the type ofactivity occurring on the site, interventionspecialists notify his staff or the MesaPolice Department.Security systems using cloud computing allow for data and video to be storedsecurely and sites to be monitored 24/7 through any internet enabled device.SecurityWhen McRae goes home for the nightintervention specialists take over to watchhis cameras in real time. When he returnsto work McRae is able to quickly reviewany incidents through a daily surveillance report (that he receives via email)with time and date stamped snapshots, including detailed descriptionsof events that were captured the night before. This solution has not onlyallowed McRae, his staff and the Mesa Police Department to reduce falsealarms and the cost associated with dispatching personnel or police officersto the site, but has also increased the safety and security of the neighboringvicinity resulting in diminishing criminal activity and fewer graffiti vandals.McRae’s innovative strategy for implementing the use of QualifiedAnti-Terrorism Technology to protect Mesa’s critical infrastructure and keyresources has proven itself so effective that McRae is now committed to installingbetween 10 and 20 self-contained, wireless surveillance units to performsimultaneous spot checks at an increased number of critical sites andhigh-need areas. Since most of these disparate sites have limited Internetconnectivitythese portable surveillance units are well-suited because theyrun on leading broadband cellular networks and come pre-configured andready for deployment. All that is needed is power and a cellular data card.Real-Time Security SolutionsWhether you’re a remote site operatorwith one critical site or a director overseeinghundreds of disparate geographicalresources throughout the globe, you needa security solution that provides live visualverification and situational assessment ofeach site at a moment’s notice. With theadvancement of high-speed, broadbandtechnology and the convergence of physicalsecurity melding with Internet-basedservices, live video surveillance andcentralized video hosting through cloudcomputing may be the answer. Remember,the key to preventing threats and mitigatingrisks is having the technology to detect anddeter acts of terrorism before it happens. Vendors that display the SAFETYAct designation logo offer products and services approved as anti-terrorismtechnology, providing proven levels of liability protection to its users.Jason Benedict is the marketing manager for Iveda Solutions, a providerof online security technology including video hosting and real-timevideo-surveillance services. Iveda Solutions was awarded the SAFETY Actdesignation by the US Department of Homeland Security as a qualifiedanti-terrorism technology provider. For information call 800-385-8616 orvisit www.ivedasolutions.com.Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 23

Security - Products & ServicesNew Key Differ Database Improves Iso-Lok EfficiencyCastell Safety International haslaunched an improved and more efficientpadlock differ recording database for itsIso-Lok range of lockout tagout (LOTO)products. The Iso-Lok padlock range isdesigned to uphold the integrity of theuser’s LOTO safety system by guaranteeingthat each padlock on any one site isunique; that each one ‘differs’ from theothers so that it can only be unlocked by the specific key meant for it. Thisis achieved by supplying each padlock with a distinct barrel which has adiffer (key) number associated with that barrel.Every differ number is stored on the Iso-Lok database, referencedagainst the customer and the site it was delivered to. This enables the companyto very simply and reliably identify differs previously supplied in thepast and therefore prevent any padlock differ duplication.Iso-Lok is the only company to automatically record differs on a site orcompany-wide basis rather than just per order, ensuring the validity of andenhancing their customers’ safety systems over time. The newly developeddatabase allows the company to process orders more efficiently, trace differsper site more easily and gather more data more quickly.Longwatch Introduces XLP Low Power VideoSurveillance System for Remote AreasOriginally developed for a major oil and gas company to monitor remotewells in North America, the Longwatch XLP low power video surveillancesystem is powered by solar cells and batteries. The system hibernates in alow-power standby mode until an external sensor, such as a motion detectoror intrusion alarm, or a command from the central control room sends it asignal to wake up. The system immediately records a short video alarm clip,transmits it to a remote operator at a central HMI/SCADA system and continuesto record video on its disk until commanded to return to hibernation.The XLP system is well suited for well sites currently operating withtraditional instrumentation network communications. These well sites typicallyuse low-bandwidth line-of-sight VHF radios with industrial protocolssuch as Modbus. The XLP system can transmit its video clip to the controlroom using an RF data link, where it can be viewed using the LongwatchViewer or integrated into the HMI/SCADA system. The Longwatch softwaremakes minimal use of the available bandwidth, so it does not interferewith control and instrumentation data. The XLP can also use Ethernet,wireless, cell phone or satellite communications when power consumptionor bandwidth is not a concern.Once the operator sees thealarm video clip and message onthe HMI screen, he or she canthen command the Longwatchsystem to transmit live video andremotely pan, tilt and zoom thesite cameras to further investigateprocess or intrusion alarms.This allows the operator to seeexactly what is happening at the remote location and determine the nextcourse of action, such as dispatching a maintenance crew to repair a leak orsummoning the local police to deal with intruders. Video enables the operatorto quickly decide the best action to take to provide safety and reducedowntime or environmental impact.The low-power video surveillance system is designed to operate on aminimal power budget. At many remote well sites, the instrumentation,controls, RF communications and the video system are all powered by asolar system and batteries. Each component has to conform to a rigid powerbudget. For that reason, the Longwatch XLP system goes into hibernationmode to conserve power.In hibernation mode, the Longwatch XLP system’s processor, solidstatedisk and most peripherals are inactive, so that it consumes very littlepower while waiting for a wakeup signal. The wakeup signal can be anintrusion alarm, process alarm, or a request from a remote system, such asthe central HMI/SCADA system. The Longwatch system can be configuredto return to hibernation mode either automatically or on command after aperiod of activity.For such an application, where the video surveillance system must respondinstantly, digital cameras can’t be used. Not designed for hibernation,digital cameras take a minute or longer to “boot up,” and can miss valuablevideo coverage. For that reason, Longwatch recommends using traditionalanalog video cameras, which turn on almost instantly. With analog videocameras, the low power Longwatch XLP video surveillance system canbegin capturing live video within six to seven seconds of an intrusion orprocess alarm, up to 10 times faster than a digital camera.The XLP uses an Advantech UNO 2173 Atom-based computer. TheUNO 2173 has a 1.6 GHz Atom processor, 1 GB of memory, WindowsXP/E operating system, and battery-backed SRAM. When operating, thefanless UNO requires only 12 W of power.Based on Longwatch’s requirements, Advantech’s DTOS group created acustom digital I/O board for this application so that it could monitor digitalinputs even in hibernation mode. It takes inputs from gate sensors, motiondetectors and intrusion alarms or digital inputs from the site’s RTU, suchas leak detectors and pressure switches. When it detects one of the digitalinputs, it wakes up the XLP video system. When the XLP’s computer andUNO I/O board are in hibernation mode, the entire system consumes lessthan 2.5 W.New JPTMC-01 IP Based PWM PTZ ControllerThe JPTMC-01 PWM PTZ controller is an IP based, proportional speedfour channel motion controller. The unit’s features include a closed loop DCservo system with tunable PID and a virtual joystick Web interface allowingvariable speed control across a LAN, WLAN or the Internet.This compact PC/104 form factor controller has been designed toprovide pan-tilt and zoomfocus positional control for a camera and powerzoom lens combination. The control’s precise Jog capability allows large24 www.RemoteMagazine.com

Securityfocal length power zoom lens adjustmentsto be made easily.Other features include 20 user definedpresets, MiniPage display for integrationwith NVR software, visual and digitalpositional display, DC supply voltageand ambient temperature display and anAux relay which can be turned On, Offor Pulsed for a period of time. With itsbuilt in RS-232 and RS-485 interface, thecontroller can also be used with a videoserver, camera or joystick that supportsPelco D protocol.EarthCam Unveils New Free Control Center 7 ApplicationCustomized for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch UsersEarthCam has released their Control Center 7 application for their clientswho use the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. This app is available for free inthe Apple App Store and allows the user to immediately view and controltheir public and private video cameras around the world in real-time overWiFi, 3G and Edge.Features include the ability to remotely operate the pan, tilt, zoomcontrols, access presets and view any archived images from a graphicalcalendar interface. Additionally, users are able to utilize the built-in cameraon the iPhone to take pictures and videos from project sites and automaticallyupload them into EarthCam’s online system and share progress andcomments with team members. EarthCam clients can also monitor connectionspeed, solar power status, battery charge, weather data and view thecamera’s position on Google maps. With this app password details are savedsecurely allowing the camera to be accessed quickly with just one touch.“With our new Control Center 7 app, our clients can now monitor anythingsecurely from anywhere in the world with their Apple device,” saidBrian Cury, founder and CEO, EarthCam. “This unique app extends thecontrol our clients desire giving them access to their cameras in real-timeno matter where they are.”CyberLock High-Security Electronic LocksCyberLock provides electronic access control and accountabilitysolutions nearly anywhere a mechanical lock is present. Each CyberLockcylinder is an electronic versionof a standard mechanicallock cylinder. Retrofittinglock hardware is as simple asremoving a mechanical lock’skey-cylinder and replacing itwith the electronic cylinder.With more than 270 electronic lock cylinder designs, CyberLocks can beused to secure interior and exterior doors and cabinets, cargo activity, manageaccess to computer carts and servers. CyberLock electronic cylinders,programmable keys, and access management software offer a variety ofsolutions that can quickly provide the physical security and key control anorganization needs.CyberLock provides tight control of overall access as each person’s keycan be programmed with the specific access permissions they need to dotheir job; what locks they can open and when. Both the electronic key andlock record openings and exceptions including unauthorized attempts toenter. This detailed audit reporting and email alerts increase accountabilityand can be valuable when management needs to know who and when someonehas accessed an area.The system’s electronic keys cannot be duplicated or copied at thelocal hardware store which literally erases the threat of unknown keys incirculation. If someone loses a key it can be quickly blocked from accessingany locks. Once installed, CyberLock completely eliminates the time andconsiderable expense of re-keying a facility.Remote Site & Equipment Management Febraury/March 2011 25

Onsite Power - Products & ServicesNextreme’s eTEG HV37 Advances Energy Harvesting forSelf-Powered Distributed Sensors and Sensor NetworksNextreme Thermal Solutionshas released the new eTEG HV37thermoelectric power generator,the next entry in the high-voltage(HV) series of clean energygenerators based on thin-filmthermoelectrics. The eTEG HV37converts waste heat into electricalenergy for a variety of self-poweredapplications in the wirelesssensor, aerospace and industrialdevice markets.The eTEG HV37 is capable of producing 1.0 mW of output power andan open circuit voltage of 170 mV at a 10 T in a footprint of only 6 mm 2 .At 50 K T, the HV37 produces 24 mW of power and an open circuit voltageof 850 mV. The module is thin at 0.6 mm high, and can be configuredelectrically in series to produce higher voltage and power outputs.Nextreme’s eTEG devices generate electricity via the Seebeck Effectwhere a voltage is produced from the temperature differential produced byheat flow through the device.“Deployment of distributed sensors and sensor networks have led to anincreased interest in renewable and autonomous power sources,” said DaveKoester, vice president of engineering at Nextreme. “The use of waste heatis an attractive source of energy for many applications where power on theorder of W-mW is required.”The high voltage output of the HV37 is enabled by Nextreme’s microscalethermoelectric technology. Certain applications (e.g., generatingpower for wireless sensors) require a high density of thermoelectric elementsin order to generate power at low temperature differentials. Nextreme’spatented thermal bump fabrication process can achieve thousands ofelements per square centimeter.The eTEG HV37 is a replacement module for the eTEG UPF40,Nextreme’s first thin-film power generator. The HV37 has similar powercharacteristics to the UPF40, but with much higher output voltage in asmaller footprint. The module is RoHS-compliant and manufactured usingeutectic gold-tin (AuSn) solder, which enables assembly temperatures ashigh as 320°C.Rice University Designs Better Batteries from theBottom UpRice University researchers have moved a step closer to creating robust,three-dimensional microbatteries that would charge faster and hold otheradvantages over conventional lithium-ion batteries. They could power newgenerations of remote sensors, smart cards and flexible electronics.The batteries employ vertical arrays of nickel-tin nanowires encased inPMMA, a widely used polymer best known as Plexiglas. The Rice laboratoryof Pulickel Ajayan found a way to reliably coat single nanowires with asmooth layer of a PMMA-based gel electrolyte that insulates the wires fromthe counter electrode while allowing ions to pass through.“In a battery, you have two electrodes separated by a thick barrier,” saidAjayan, professor in mechanical engineering and materials science and ofchemistry. “The challenge is to bring everything into close proximity so thiselectrochemistry becomes much more efficient.”Ajayan and his team feel they’ve done that by growing forests of coatednanowires, millions of them on a fingernail-sized chip, for scalable microdeviceswith greater surface area than conventional thin-film batteries.“You can’t simply scale the thickness of a thin-film battery, because thelithium ion kinetics would become sluggish,” said Ajayan.“We wanted to figure out how the proposed 3D designs of batteries canbe built from the nanoscale up,” said Sanketh Gowda, a graduate student inAjayan’s lab. “By increasing the height of the nanowires, we can increasethe amount of energy stored while keeping the lithium ion diffusion distanceconstant.”The process builds upon the lab’s previous research to build coaxialnanowire cables. In the new work the researchers grew 10-micron-longnanowires via electrodeposition in the pores of an anodized aluminatemplate. They then widened the pores with a simple chemical etching techniqueand drop-coated PMMA onto the array to give the nanowires an evencasing from top to bottom. A chemical wash removed the template.The researches have built one-centimeter square microbatteries thathold more energy and that charge faster than planar batteries of the sameelectrode length. The team feels the PMMA coating will increase the numberof times a battery can be charged by stabilizing conditions between thenanowires and liquid electrolyte, which tend to break down over time.The team is also studying how cycling affects nanowires that, like siliconelectrodes, expand and contract as lithium ions come and go. Electronmicroscope images of nanowires taken after many charge/discharge cyclesshowed no breaks in the PMMA casing, not even pinholes. This led theresearchers to believe the coating withstands the volume expansion in theelectrode, which could increase the batteries’ lifespans.Eaton 9395 UPS Achieves SMaRT Gold Certification,Helps Earn LEED Credit PointsEaton Corp.’s 9395 uninterruptible power system (UPS) is the firstpower quality product to receive a Sustainable Materials Rating Technology(SMaRT) Gold certification. This makes the 9395 the first UPS certifiedto contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)points for projects seeking LEED certification from the US Green BuildingCouncil (USGBC).SMaRT is the consensus sustainable product standard developed andadministered by the non-profit Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability(MTS). SMaRT products must offer multiple environmental andeconomic benefits such as cost savings, design innovation, product differentiationand also meet life cycle environmental performance requirements.The SMaRT Gold certified 9395 can contribute to points in two LEEDCredit Categories. For the Innovation in Design Credit, projects can useSMaRT certified building materials and products that account for 2.5 percentof the total value of all building materials and products, based on cost.The 9395 can also contribute toward the Energy and Atmosphere Credit,which requires facilities demonstrate a percentage improvement in theproposed building performance rating compared with the baseline buildingperformance rating.“Data center managers, engineers and architects have realized the9395 is a smart choice when it comes to three-phase power protection forlarge facilities due to its leading energy efficiency, compact footprint andcustomizable design options,” said Jim Davis, director, product management,Eaton Power Quality and Control Operations. “Eaton’s SMaRT Goldcertification is the next step in documenting the green benefits associatedwith the production and use of our UPS.”The 9395 SMaRT certification resulted largely from Eaton’s commissionedlife cycle assessment that compared everything from the materialsused in manufacturing, to energy used during construction, to costs associatedwith transporting the product.26 www.RemoteMagazine.com

Industry NewsLaird Technologies Acquires CattronLaird Technologies has acquired the Cattron Group International, Inc.The purchase expands the scope of Laird Technologies’ wireless machineto-machine(M2M) product offering and the markets those products serve.Cattron is a designer and supplier of high-reliability wireless remote controlsystems serving the railroad, mining and industrial markets globally. Inaddition to providing custom wireless Remote Control (RC) systems thatenable external operation of heavy equipment and vehicles as well as ongoingservice for these RC systems, Cattron provides fully hosted networkedapplications software enabling customers to monitor their remote controlledassets in real-time.Cattron’s headquarters are in Sharpsville, Penn., and they have additionalfacilities in North America (Toronto, Montreal and Escondido,Calif.), Europe (Mönchengladbach, Germany; Walton-on-Thames, UK),South America (Campinas, Brazil), Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa),and Asia (Shanghai, China).“Cattron’s leading position in the rail, mining and industrial markets thatLaird Technologies does not currently serve will help us grow more broadlyin these markets,” said Martin Rapp, CEO of Laird Technologies. “Theirexperiences and capabilities in providing broad applications software andfull systems will help Laird Technologies continue to expand our offering inthe large and rapidly growing M2M market.”North American Energy Alliance (NAEA) Protects SCADASystems with CipherOptics Network Encryption SolutionCipherOptics has announced that the North American Energy Alliancehas deployed CipherOptics’ Advanced IPSec Network Encryption Solutionas part of their NERC compliance process. NAEA owns a portfolio of1755 megawatts of clean and efficient electricity producing power stationslocated in the Northeastern United States.“We had a need to encrypt our SCADA information to comply with thecurrent North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) CriticalInfrastructure Protection (CIP) guidelines,” said Dominick Birolin, NetworkEngineer, NAEA. “We were looking for a solution that could protect ourcritical cyber assets and meet our unique deployment requirements whenwe found CipherOptics.”“Latency was our biggest concern as we looked to protect our controldata. Once we began evaluating the various options for encrypting ourdata, we found that point-to-point IPSec tunnels would have had a negativeimpact on network performance and latency,” said Birolin.Capable of protecting data over any Layer 2, Layer 3, or Layer 4network, CipherOptics solutions allow companies to encrypt data withstandards based solutions that eliminate the need for IPSec tunnels or infrastructuremodifications. With CipherOptics, companies can easily meet thedemands for increased network security while maintaining the any-to-anylow latency performance required by communication and business processingapplications.Hart Communication Foundation Releases HART 7Update to DD Development and Testing ToolsThe HARTÒ Communication Foundation has released Version 4.0 ofthe HART Device Description Integrated Development Environment (DD-IDE). The new DD-IDE Version 4.0 supports the HART enhanced DeviceDescription Language (DDL) specification, HART 7 and the developmentof device descriptions (DDs) for WirelessHART devices. The HART DD-IDE tool suite is a set of integrated software tools for efficient development,testing and maintenance of enhanced HART DDs.“The release of the DD-IDE Version 4.0 is part of the Foundation’scontinuous improvement process and effort to enhance the development andtesting of HART DDs for new or upgraded field devices,” said Ed Ladd, HartFoundation director of Technology Programs. “As the Hart standard for DDdevelopment and testing, the new DD-IDE tool set is receiving widespreadsupport from device developers and system suppliers worldwide.”Key components of the new DD-IDE Version 4.0 are: new HART 7standard DDs; an updated reference host SDC-625 Smart Device Configuratorincluding support for UTF-8 Unicode, an updated XMTR-DD devicesimulator, an improved DDL Tokenizer that verifies and encodes the DDsource code into its advanced format; and new and improved Wizards forDD development. The DD-IDE Version 4.0 increases developer productivityby simplifying DD development.Device Description Language (IEC 61804-2, EDDL) has been a key elementof the HART technology since 1990 and is the HART standard and theonly technology endorsed by the HCF for configuration of HART devices.The enhanced Device Description Language simplifies and standardizes thepresentation of intelligent device information for both automation suppliersand users worldwide.Maestro Wireless Solutions and Telenor Connexion FormGlobal PartnershipMaestro Wireless Solutions, a provider of wireless solutions and industrialintegration services and Telenor Connexion, a connectivity providerhave formed a joint strategic partnership to answer to M2M market needs.Under this new agreement, Telenor Connexion will provide embeddedconnectivity solutions to Maestro Wireless Solutions’ portfolio of wirelessindustrial modems and integration services for the machine-to-machine(M2M) markets.“We are delighted over the partnership. Together we can offer completeand highly reliable wireless solutions with a global reach. Like us, MaestroWireless Solutions applies more than 10 years experience and knowhow ofM2M communication. Their team is entirely focused on the evolution of theM2M market and wireless technologies worldwide. In addition, with operationsin Asia, Europe and the US their footprint matches ours,” said ThomasStrandin, VP of Sales APAC, Telenor Connexion.Lakeland Electric Selects Sensus as Smart GridTechnology ProviderLakeland Electric has selected Sensus as the technology provider for itssmart grid program, which marks the second largest smart grid investmentin the state. By implementing the Sensus FlexNet advanced metering infrastructure(AMI) solution, Lakeland’s smart grid program will support meterreading, distribution automation, home area networking (HAN) and demandresponse applications. The utility will leverage the benefits of reliable andsecure two-way communications to increase operational efficiency, improvemanagement of peak load power and provide customers tools to participatein proactive energy management.The project launched in February with the installation of 120,000electric endpoints; including 10,000 meters equipped with remote connectand disconnect capabilities, 3,000 HAN displays and the implementationof time-of-use rates and customer web portals with near real-time data onenergy usage. The utility has partnered with the Department of Energy toconduct a yearlong consumer behavior study and will use those findingsto refine rate structures. In the future, Lakeland will introduce load controlprograms, including programmable thermostats.Sensus’ FlexNet AMI system adheres to open standards and communicatesvia dedicated, primary-use FCC-licensed spectrum. The FlexNetsystem has earned the internationally recognized Wurldtech Achilles cybersecuritycertification and leverages long-range radio to transmit at a higherpower, to a greater range and with a lean infrastructure that can supportmultiple applications for electric, water and gas utilities.“After evaluating various AMI technologies, we found that Sensus’technologies will best enable us to satisfy a foundational tenant of the smartgrid, which is to engage our customers in the energy ecosystem by providingtools and information that enable them to manage their own usage andhave more control over their energy bills,” said Randy Dotson, projectmanager of the Smart Grid Initiative at Lakeland Electric.28 www.RemoteMagazine.com

Industry NewsFDT Group and CC-Link Sign Cooperation AgreementThe CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has signed a cooperationagreement with the FDT Group to promote the use of the FDT asan international standard. Under the agreement CLPA will support thedevelopment of an annex of the protocol for the FDT standard to supportthe CC-Link family of networks including its CC-Link IE Field GigabitIndustrial Ethernet.CLPA’s participation is significant for the growth of FDT technologybecause of its pre-eminence in the Asian markets. FDT standardizes thecommunication and configuration interface between all field devices andhost systems. It provides a common environment for accessing the devices’most sophisticated features. Any device can be configured, operated andmaintained over the CC-Link networks through the standardized userinterface – regardless of supplier or type. In addition to CC-Link, FDT supportsmore than 13 network protocols including Hart, Profibus, FoundationFieldbus, DeviceNet, Interbus, AS-Interface and others.“We find increasingly that users are demanding common tools to enablethem to access and integrate intelligent field devices,” said Steve Jones,European general manager of the CLPA. “Implementing the commonenvironment provided by FDT provides this, but also gives us the potentialto add new functionality for users of CC-Link networks.”Harris Corp. to Acquire Schlumberger GlobalConnectivity ServicesHarris Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the GlobalConnectivity Services (GCS) business from Schlumberger InformationSolutions, an operating unit of Schlumberger Limited. The acquisition willextend Harris’ capabilities as a global provider of mission-critical, end-toendmanaged satellite communications services for customers operating inremote and harsh environments. GCS will be combined with recently acquiredCapRock Communications to form Harris CapRock Communications.With customers in more than 50 countries, Schlumberger GCS providesglobal communication services for a wide range of customers primarily inthe oil and gas industries, including Schlumberger. With principal operationsin the United Kingdom, Norway, Singapore and the US, SchlumbergerGCS has 400 employees in more than 25 countries, as well as 12 globallydeployed teleports, a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC), worldwideterrestrial infrastructure, and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) manufacturingcapabilities in the U.K. and Singapore.“Combining Schlumberger GCS with CapRock Communications willcreate an organization with unsurpassed global satellite network capabilities,broad service offerings, and a large experienced service team to providecustomers with superior remote and in-the-field support,” said HowardL. Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris. “Harris CapRockCommunications will be able to use its capabilities and expertise to offercustomers the most secure, reliable and efficient solutions in the industry.”Under the terms of the agreement, Harris will purchase the SchlumbergerGCS business for $397.5 million in cash, subject to post-closingadjustments. The goodwill arising on completion of the acquisition will bean allowable tax expense with an estimated net present value of $50 million,resulting in an effective purchase price of $347.5 million. Excludingacquisition-related charges, the acquisition is expected to have minimalimpact on Harris non-GAAP earnings in fiscal 2011, be slightly accretivein fiscal 2012, and a significant contributor to earnings and growth in fiscal2013 and beyond.“Schlumberger has successfully developed its Global Connectivity Servicesbusiness over the past 10 years to reach an extensive global productsand services offering. This acquisition by Harris will ensure continuedgrowth and new technology deployment in a focused communicationsorganization,” said Tony Bowman, president of Schlumberger InformationSolutions. “Schlumberger will continue to take advantage of these capabilitiesonce the transaction is concluded through a long-term contract withHarris CapRock Communications.”6th AnnualPromoting Energy Independence Through Increased use of MultipleRenewable Energy Sources and Enhanced Technological SupportFebruary 23-25, 2011Four Points Sheraton | Washington DCFeaturing Case Studies from Leading Experts Including:• Colonel Bob Charette, Director, Expeditionary Energy Office, US Marine Corps• Stacey Hirata Chief, Installation Support Community, US Army Corps of Engineers• Juan Torres, Manager, Energy Systems Analysis Department, Sandia National Laboratory• Dr. Imre Gyuk, Program Manager, Energy Storage Research, US Department of Energy• Steven White, Energy Program Manager, US Department of Homeland Security“Amp lifyingenergyconservationby enhancing the usereof powernewable”sources.DOD officials plan to reduce the military’sfossil fuel consumption by more than20 percent in the next decade.For More Information,Please Contact: David DreyE: ddrey@marcusevansch.comT: 312 540 3000 ext .6583Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 29

Industry NewsCalendar of EventsFebruary 20111-3, Distributech, San Diego, Calif.Contact www.distributech.com7-9, Utility Telecom Forum, Reno, NV. Contact www.UTC.org7-10, ARC’s 2011 World Industry Orlando Forum, Orlando, Fla.Contact www.arcweb.com8-11, 2011 Utility Mangement Conference, Denver, Co.Contact www.awwa.org16-18, Smart Remote Service Implementation, San Deigo, Calif.Contact www.remoteservicesevent.com21-24, NATE 2011, Oklahoma City, OK.Contact www.natehome.comInduSoft Secures Patent for Method and System forCommunicating Between an Embedded Device andRelational DatabasesInduSoft secured a patent for a “Method and system for communicatingbetween an embedded device and relational databases” This patent encompassesthe communication of the InduSoft Web Studio SCADA softwarebetween an embedded device and a remote database. In addition to SCADAsoftware, InduSoft Web Studio also provides communication betweenhuman machine interface, supervisory control, data acquisition and B2Bapplications and remote databases.The technology developed and patented by InduSoft created a layer ofabstraction between the HMI/SCADA application and the databases. Theresult was an interface with added flexibility. With this feature, which is23-March 2nd, SANS North American SCADA Summit 2011, LakeBuena Vista, Fla. Contact www.sans.orgMarch 20111-2, National SCADA Summit, Sydney, Australia.Contact www.scada-conference.com.au7-11, IWCE Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Contact www.iwceexpo.com8-10, OFC/NFOEC 2011, Los Angeles, Calif. Contact www.ofcnfoec.org14-17, Satellite 2011, Washington DC.Contact www.satellitetoday.com21-24, CTIA Wireless 2011, Orlando, Fla. Contact www.ctia.org30-31, Mile High Automation Fair, Denver, Co. www.mhiac.comunique to Indusoft, it is easy for customers to integrate their SCADA/HMIapplications with virtually any standard SQL relational databases, like MSSQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, SYBASE, or even Historians like OSI-PI.HMIs running Windows Embedded CE or mobile devices can save andretrieve data from external databases in an intuitive and seamless manner.Typical applications include OEE dashboards, statistical process control(SPC), recipe management and store-and-forward among many others.The method covered by the patent (US Patent No, 7,840,594 B2) describesan API (application program interface) that interfaces an applicationthat is requesting access to a database that has been pre-determined. Thisdatabase is one that operates on an operating system, but does not operateas a database driver program. Communications are translated with the API,and a protocol stack formats the resulting commands and data into communicationsignals for a specific protocol. Another protocol stack receives theheader formatted communications signals, removes header data, and generatesdatabase communications signals. This is received, and then a pluralityof database formatted SQL commands are generated. The database formattedSQL commands are then interfaced with the predetermined database.Axis Reveals Cost of IP Surveillance Has Dropped BelowAnalog for Mid-Sized InstallationsAxis Communications has announced the results of an independentstudy comparing costs of an analog versus an IP video surveillance system.The study, conducted by Lusax, a research group at Lund University inSweden, demonstrated that an IP-based system represents on average 13percent lower cost than a corresponding analog system.Lusax and Axis based the study on a survey of integrators who wereactively selling and installing both analog and IP-based systems. Theintegrators were asked to provide bids for both types of systems for a retailstore with 14, 25 and 40 cameras, and for all three scenarios the IP-basedsystem returned a lower total cost than the analog system.“The market for IP security products has developed rapidly and is muchmore mature than only a few years ago, said Professor Thomas Kalling,leader of Lusax. “Both integrators and installers have learned to benefitfrom using standard, off-the-shelf products for recording and storage, whichhas a positive effect on the total system cost.”A similar study conducted in 2007 showed that an IP-based surveillancesystem was more cost-efficient in installations, but only when the numberof cameras exceeded 32.“We are continuing to see the increasing benefits that modern IP technologybrings to its customers, including scalability, quality and total cost ofownership,” said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager, Axis CommunicationsInc. “As IP adoption grows, cost-effectiveness needs to grow as well. Thisstudy validates the efforts Axis has made to deliver products that supportthat belief. We expect to see this cost advantage increase in the future as IPinnovation continues, especially with the rise of hosted solutions.”30 www.RemoteMagazine.com

SCADAICP DAS continued from page 7The premise of the load balancing is to have multiple copies of consistentdata distributed on different servers, or to evenly distribute the data onmultiple servers. It makes the number of visits and the requested amountof data relatively consistent with each server no servers are left idle whileothers are consistently used.However, the current efficiency of the distributed system sending data toservers, and the distributed management approach, cannot meet the requirementsof the industrial information systems, MES and other systems. Meanwhile,the solution of RAID has been well implemented using splitting thedata to complete a distributed deployment. Using multiple copies of the dataredundancy is the key of load balancing technology, and it is required toensure consistency between redundant data.Load balancing is mainly for clients to read historical data, to balancethe load of the data query on multiple historian database servers in redundantsystems, and to ensure the latest querying client will be responded toby the historian database server with the least load. When one of the historiandatabase servers in the redundant system cannot provide services, theclient applications linked on this server can be redistributed to the availableserver in accordance with the load balancing.Remotely Control or Monitor the Intelligent SystemGraphics technology is needed in the intelligent system to display theinformation through graphs, pictures, reports and other visualized views.More and more customers want to get the latest information through theInternet. The function of web publishing based on Web Services can ensureusers can remotely control or monitor intelligent systems via web browser.A Process Historian Database is used with PC based KingView andKingSCADA monitoring and control solution software. KingView isdesigned for small and medium scale projects. KingView software can helpusers build a data information platform in automation industries. KingViewIndex of AdvertisersAvaLAN Wireless Systems, Inc. 2www.avalanwireless.comCellXion LLC 9www.cellxion.comIntegra Enclosures 11www.integraenclosures.comMicrohard Systems, Inc. 4www.microhardcorp.comPCTEL, Inc. 10www.pctel.comPribusin, Inc. 11www.pribusin.comProsoft Technology, Inc. 7www.prosoft-technology.comRadicom 30www.radi.comTadiran Batteries 32www.tadiranbat.comSunWize 5www.sunwize.comprovides a graphic library that helps operations management, control andoptimization. KingView is used in power, water conservancy, buildings, coalmine, environmental protection and metallurgy applications. KingSCADAis designed for large projects. KingSCADA software is designed based oncustomer input and feedback and caters to automation application needs.KingSCADA provides reusable components that speed up application development.For more information, please visit www.icpdas-usa.com/king.php.ATTENDSIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE EXHIBITS PASS PLUSWWW.OFCNFOEC.ORGTHE WORLD’S LEADING EVENT FORADVANCING OPTICALSOLUTIONSNETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONSEXPOSITION MARCH 8-10, 2011TECHNICAL CONFERENCE MARCH 6-10, 2011SHORT COURSE PROGRAM MARCH 6-8, 2011LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTERLOS ANGELES, CA, USAYOUR FREE EXHIBITS PASS PLUS ADMISSIONINCLUDES:• Full Exhibition Access With 500+ Exhibitors• Market Watch & Service Provider Summit BusinessProgramming• Fiber Optic Switch & Technology Center• FTTx Resource Center• Plastic Optical Fiber Market & Technology Center• Plenary Session Featuring Exceptional Keynote Speakers• Video Theater, Job Fair, and New Product Introductions• Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Programs• Ethernet Alliance Program• Optical Business Services Sessions• And More!SPONSORED BY:NON-FINANCIAL TECHNICAL CO-SPONSOR:Remote Site & Equipment Management February/March 2011 31

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