ESIS Newsletter - October 2010
Quotes of the month
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
- Albert Einstein
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden
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In this issue:
- New Embedded PC with Atom Processor and Two PCI Slots
- Seafood corporation uses MicroLite to monitor highly perishable products during shipping
- Noise Indicator teaches people to speak quietly to reduce noise pollution
- New Vaisala humidity and temperature probes - better, cheaper
- Remote temperature monitoring made easy!
- First Look At Atdec's Radical New Monitor Mounting Design
- New AnywhereUSB/14 extends 14 USB ports over IP networks
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New Embedded PC with Atom Processor and Two PCI Slots
Taipei, Taiwan – October 2010 – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has released a powerful new fanless Embedded Automation Computer, the UNO-3072LA. Featuring an Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6GHz processor, DVI-I port, 2 x RS-232/422/485 ports, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports, 5 x USB 2.0 ports, onboard system and I/O programmable LED indicators, and 2 x PCI slots, the UNO-3072LA is suitable to handle many machine automation applications. UNO-3072LA also supports 1 x SATA HDD/SDD bracket with shock/vibration absorbers for data storage security and 1 x external SATA port for storage expansion.
UNO-3072LA is designed with selectable AT/ATX power mode without any internal adjustment efforts, and one internal USB socket for encryption to enhance software security, which allows users to build machine solutions easily.
UNO-3072LA is compatible to the popular Windows operating systems, like Windows 7, Windows Vista/XP, also provides embedded operating system solutions offering a pre-configured image with optimized onboard device drivers, such as Windows CE 6.0 R2, Windows XP Embedded, Windows Embedded Standard (WES), Advantech Embedded Linux and also binary drivers for Linux and QNX installation. These operating systems fulfill the toughest requirements of complete functionality, high reliability, minimized cost and low power consumption. Meanwhile, the UNO-3072LA has built-in Advantech DiagAnywhere agent on Windows CE/XPe for remote monitoring at any time.
The UNO-3072LA is an application-ready platform that saves time and energy in your launching projects. For further information, please contact us.
Seafood corporation uses MicroLite to monitor highly perishable products during shipping
We spoke to Robert Soares from the Sea Star Seafood Corporation about how MicroLite loggers provide the ideal solution for high maintenance products during transportation. Soares feels the minimal initial investment required by the MicroLite has been recouped repeatedly. Established in 1983, Sea Star Seafood Corporation brings a worldwide resource to retail grocery customers in case-ready solutions for frozen and refrigerated seafood sections. Sea Star Seafood markets under its own brand, Beacon Light, as well as providing customized private label programs. Sea Star continually ships highly perishable frozen seafood samples to brokers and customers across the United States.
MicroLite data loggers are used to insure that the proper amount of frozen gel packs for refrigeration are used in each shipment. Too few would result in product spoilage, and too many result in excessive air freight charges. MicroLite loggers provide accurate and reliable confirmation of temperatures during shipping, and result in substantial cost savings in air freight, refrigerant packs, and product loss.
During packing of samples, a MicroLite logger is placed in the insulated shipping box with a postage-paid return envelope for its return to Sea Star after delivery. The logger is programmed to start when the courier arrives to pick up the package. Samples are recorded at 1 minute intervals during the overnight shipment. The logger is returned to Sea Star and the data is downloaded for analysis. Sea Star's requirements called for a water resistant, compact, accurate, low cost monitor, and the MicroLite met all of these points. The intuitive, easy to use MicroLab software facilitates detailed analysis of the shipment from origin to destination and allows Sea Star to optimize its shipping process. The MicroLite has paid for itself many times over in shipping and materials savings.
Please click here for more information on the MicroLite temperature data logger.
Noise Indicator teaches people to speak quietly to reduce noise pollution
Noise reduction through Noise Awareness
The Org Delta Indicator Program
Org-Delta offers a solution to the common problem of noise pollution and stale air in workplace and schools.
Noise and stale air can be very debilitating and even harmful in environments such as offices, call centres, factories, kindergartens and schools.
The ORG-Delta Indicator Program assists in overcoming these undesirable effects and provides annunciation when harmful conditions arise.
The Problem:
In working or schooling environments we face the situation that as background noise increases so does our mode of speaking to overcome this. Before long our voices are raised and we contribute to the increase in background noise as we strive to make ourselves heard. The result is simply – the overall noise level rises.
The Solution:
The Noise Indicator provides a visual signal of where the level is and thus promotes an automatic reduction.
The Aim:
It is desirable to achieve lower levels of noise even when the indicator is notpresent. To do this the Noise indicator is introduced into the environment as part of a project to encourage people to develop a greater sensitivity to the problems of noise pollution. One unit can be moved around multiple rooms so that the occupants become more aware and develop restraint.
By means of an integrated noise level measuring device in the base of the unit the actual level is measured and compared to pre-settable values. Smily-Face style indicators in a traffic light configuration then display the current situation in that environment:
- Green = All is well
- Yellow-orange = Early Warning
- Red = Noise level is too high
One recognizes the visual cue that one should tone it down.
In Production environments this lends itself to objectively showing the requirement to don Ear Protection. Modern work practices increasingly focus on injury prevention of all types but hearing was often not considered as seriously as other hazardous factors. The Org Delta Noise indicator Program can be used to reduce the risk exposure.
The indicator operates as a stand-alone device and does not need to be associated with individuals. The unit can be adjusted from 55 dB(A) upwards. The yellow and red thresholds are independently set and a programmed delay prevents rapid variations from generating fluctuating visual signals. To complete the program a three tone gong is sounded to advise acoustically that the danger threshold has been breached. The unit is presented in a solid, long-life metal housing on stable rails for table top use. It can easily be moved from location to location as required.
Technical Specifications:
Combi – Noise and Carbon Dioxide Indicator
This unit adds a carbon dioxide detector which measures the amount of the gas present in the surrounding room. Should this rise to more than 1500 ppm then the red indicator starts to flash. If it increases further to above 2500ppm then the indicator is a steady red showing that ventilation is required.
New Vaisala humidity and temperature probes - better, cheaper
HMP60
The HMP60 is a simple, durable and
cost-effective humidity probe. It is
suitable for volume applications,
integration into other manufacturers’
equipment, incubators, glove boxes,
greenhouses, fermentation chambers, and data loggers.
Easy installation
The probe cable has a screw-on
quick connector for easy installation.
Different cable lengths are available.
Also other compatible M8 series cables
can be used. Accessories are available
for different installation needs.
Low current consumption
The HMP60 is suitable for battery powered
applications because of its
very low current consumption.
Several outputs
There are two configurable voltage
outputs with relative humidity,
temperature or dew point scaling.
Four voltage output ranges are
available.
Rugged design
The HMP60 is designed for extreme conditions. The aluminum body of the HMP60 is classified as IP65. The probe has a sealed structure and the sensor is protected by a membrane filter and a plastic grid, or optionally by a stainless steel filter.
Recalibration not needed
The Vaisala INTERCAP® Sensor is interchangeable. No recalibration is required; the sensor can simply be replaced, also in the field.
Features/Benefits
- Miniature-size humidity probe
- Low power consumption
- Measurement range: 0 ... 100 %RH; -40 ... +60°C
- Cable detachable with standard M8 connector
- Rugged metal housing
- Interchangeable Vaisala INTERCAP® Sensor
- Optional RS485 digital output Optional dew point output
- Applications: volume applications, integration into other manufacturers’ equipment, glove boxes, greenhouses, fermentation chambers, data loggers
HMP110
The HMP110 is a trouble-free and
cost-effective humidity transmitter
with highaccuracy and good
stability. It is suitable for volume
applications or integration into other
manufacturers’ equipment. The
HMP110 is also suitable for glove
boxes, greenhouses, fermentation
and stability chambers, data loggers,
and incubators.
Easy installation
The probe cable has a screw-on
quick connector for easy installation.
Different cable lengths and
accessories are available.
Low current consumption
HMP110 is suitable for batterypowered
applications because of its
very low current consumption. It also
has a fast start-up time.
Several outputs
The temperature measurement
is a standard feature, dew point
measurement is optional. Three
standard voltage outputs are
available.
Robust design
The aluminum body of the HMP110
is classified as IP65. Thus, it survives
rough conditions. The HMP110 has
high chemical tolerance because of
the HUMICAP® 180R sensor.
Easy maintenance
Maintaining measurement
traceability is easy using the
HMP110R replacement probe. We
send you a replacement probe, you
detach the old probe and send it back
to us. In this way the measurement
is available at all times without
interruptions.
Features/Benefits
- Miniature-size humidity transmitter
- Low power consumption and fast startup for battery powered applications
- Measurement range: 0 ... 100 %RH; -40 ... +80°C
- Cable detachable with standard M8 quick connector
- Reliable: Latest generation HUMICAP® 180R sensor for best stability and high chemical tolerance. IP65 metal housing.
- Optional RS485 digital output
- Traceable: Comes with calibration certificate. ±1.7%RH measurement accuracy(0 ... 90%RH)
- HMP110R replacement probe service available for easy maintenance
- Optional dew point calculation
Remote temperature monitoring made easy!
A prepackaged solution for temperature and climate control and alarm.
The solution includes high quality equipment with the REMMON RLITE-WEB Remote
Terminal Unit, a Modbus temperature controller, and 2 PT1000 temperature sensors.
All the data is automatically stored and presented on MTOM@REMMON website, available for
monitoring anytime, any place.
Solution Includes:
- 2 PT1000 Sensors
- EKC Temperature Controller
- LCD Display
- RLITE WEB, GPRS Data Logger*
- WEB Management Interface (Hosted By REMMON)
Benefits
- SMS Notifications on alarm conditions
- Relay (Digital Output) Activation Control
- MODBUS Protocol
- WEB view of alerts, historical data logs
* Requires GPRS capable SIM card
First Look At Atdec's Radical New Monitor Mounting Design
Jerome Green, CEO of Atdec
“We set out to make a statement with Levitate, and we're thrilled with what we accomplished. We took risks never contemplated before in ergonomic work tool design and the result is a feat of engineering. No other mount offers Levitate’s ease of use and versatility, and from a design standpoint the remarkable visual appeal speaks for itself.
Simply put, there's nothing else like it on the market today”
The new Atdec Levitate range is due to be available in February 2011.
New AnywhereUSB/14 extends 14 USB ports over IP networks
This latest release in the AnywhereUSB family includes 14 USB ports, each of which is able to simultaneously connect to a separate host. The rack mount enclosure with dual power supplies makes it highly suited to data centre deployment. Other models include 2 or 5 USB ports and the AnywhereUSB TS includes 4 USB ports and 4 RS-232 RJ45 ports.
AnywhereUSB products are network-attached USB hubs that connect USB peripheral devices to a PC over a Local Area Network. Relocating the host PC to a remote location translates to smaller workstations, enabling deployment without a local PC in kiosks, ATMs, restaurant kitchens, manufacturing lines or any hostile or non-secure area where having a local PC is not practical.
- Access and monitor USB & serial devices over TCP/IP
- Works with existing POS or other application software
- Excellent in virtualized environments such as VMware®
- Creates systems redundancy and increases security
- Simplifies operations and reduces IT support
