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Networking - Products & Services Norsat Introduces Ranger 45 cm And 60 cm Microsat Terminals Norsat International, Inc. has launched the portable Ranger series of fly-away satellite terminals. Norsat’s Ranger series features portability, rapid deployment and Norsat’s Easy-Acquire user interface that allows users to operate the system with no formal training. Ranger terminals are available in antenna sizes of 45 and 60 cm and have integrated iDirect modems and the ability to support external modems. Both systems are designed for low power consumption and can run off AC, DC or rechargeable battery packs with smart, uninterruptable power supply (UPS) capability. The Ranger microsats include a web-based GUI for remote monitoring of the system. Both Ranger terminals support toolfree activation and assembly and are on the air in less than 10 minutes. The Norsat Ranger 45 microsat fits within a weather-tight, briefcase package (overhead luggage compliant). Key features include Rx: up to 45 Mbps, Tx: up to 4 Mbps,WGS Certified and Multi-Band Capable: X and Ka band supported and MIL-STD-810 tested. The Norsat Ranger 60 microsat also fits within a weather-tight, airline checkable package. Key features for this unit include Rx: up to 45 Mbps, Tx: up to 8 Mbps, X and Ka bands supported, WGS compliant and supports up to two hours of uninterrupted use with a battery. KVH’s TracPhone V3-IP and Mini-VSAT Broadband Service Bring Reliable Communications to Well Sites Demand for broadband connectivity is increasing among service providers in the oil and gas industry. KVH Industries, Inc. is meeting the demand for mobile broadband communications at remote well sites with the TracPhone V3IP terminal for its mini-VSAT Broadband service. The in-motion antenna comes with compact, integrated belowdecks equipment, KVH’s Integrated CommBox Modem (ICM), a streamlined unit that includes an IP-enabled antenna control unit, built-in CommBox Network Manager and ArcLight spread spectrum modem with IP voice capability, Ethernet switch and Wi-Fi connectivity. All of the TracPhone V3IP’s belowdecks equipment is built into a single 2U enclosure. Unlike the 1 meter antennas traditionally used for well site communications, the TracPhone V3IP does not have to be deployed, activated and positioned onsite. It can be activated and used even as the vehicle travels to a well site, saving time upon arrival. The system’s integrated design offers a simple alternative to the complexity inherent in competing VSAT systems, which typically require a technician to configure a full rack of hardware from different third-party manufacturers of modems, antennas, controllers, switches, adapters and servers. It also makes the features of KVH’s network management solution, the CommBox Network Manager, available to every TracPhone V3IP customer without an additional hardware investment. With a compact antenna dish that is 37 cm (14.5 inches) in diameter, the TracPhone V3-IP brings sophisticated satellite communications and network management capabilities to a wide array of vehicles. The TracPhone V3IP provides functionality to help manage onboard networks both from the vehicle’s computers and remotely from the company’s headquarters. The system itself is easy for the crew to operate thanks to an web browser-based user interface that can be accessed via an optional iPhone app. The ICM provides a full suite of services optimized for satellite communications, including crystal clear VoIP calling, managed e-mail, secure file delivery and remote network access. KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband service is delivered by an interlaced net22 www.RemoteMagazine.com work of 14 Ku-band satellite transponders providing seamless worldwide coverage north of the equator and around all major continents, including most major shipping routes south of the equator. By leveraging commercial satellite services covering the world’s ocean regions, KVH offers significantly more affordable connectivity than legacy L-band services. As demand for the service grows, KVH canadd new capacity to its network, exactly where it is needed, to assure outstanding performance for customers concentrated in specific regions. Moxa Eliminates Wireless Interference for Industrial WLANs Moxa has introduced proprietary concurrent dual-radio technology that ensures zero wireless packet loss in industrial WLAN applications, eliminating problems such as video frame skips, screen freezes and dropouts in safety-critical and real-time wireless applications. “The unpredictability of radio interference has long been a deterring factor for industrial operators wanting to deploy wireless connectivity,” said Ariana Drivdahl, product manager, Moxa. “While self-healing and dual-band devices having been developed to somewhat mitigate its impact, signal recovery and renegotiation in band switchover can still result in unacceptable packet loss. Concurrent dual-radio transmission architecture is the first and only technology that completely bypasses all interference.” Available in Moxa AWK-5222 and AWK-6222 series industrial wireless access points, the company’s Zero Wireless Packet Loss solution uses two independent RF modules to simultaneously transmit duplicate packets on two different bands (2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz RF bands) to ensure that at least one of the packets reaches the receiver. Simultaneous dual-radio transmissions also increase the throughput by reducing the number of resend requests. Other features of the AWK-5222 and AWK-6222 include IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliance, support for 100 ms redundant roaming, compliant with essential sections of EN 50155, IP68-rated metal housing (AWK-6222 only and an -40°C to 75°C operating temperature range. Module from Telit Expands Reach of Family with Latest 2G Chipset Technology Telit Wireless Solutions has introduced its third generation 2G-cellular module to the xE910 product family. The GE910QUAD V3 is the company’s top recommended quad-band GSM/GPRS Class-10 product for integrators and OEMs starting or upgrading designs going forward. Based on the market’s latest release 2G chipset, the module is slated for long-term availability protecting design investments. The product, which also incorporates a feature-rich TCP/IP stack and Python Script Language interpreter, is capable of running customer applications internally, including internet connected ones. With no additional electronics required for a complete M2M solution, the GE910-QUAD V3 is a platform for bill-of-material (BOM) cost sensitive applications in automotive, telematics, automated meter reading and other segments. Targeted at applications requiring or benefitting from global coverage, the 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz quad-band GSM/GPRS engine in the GE910-QUAD V3 is voice-capable supporting both analog and digital (DVI) interfaces. It delivers GPRS class 10, 3GPP Release 4 compliant data communications and is equipped with two ITU-T V.24 UART interfaces and ten 1.8 V I/O ports. The product is also offered with an optional factorymounted SIM chip called MFF2 according to ETSI M2M UICC standard (TS 102.671) from Telit m2mAIR, which provides additional remote http://www.RemoteMagazine.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Remote - Fall 2013

Editor's Choice
Instrumentation for Produced Water Applications
Multi-touch SCADA Technology: Intuitive Functionality Advances Automation
The Use of Machine-to-Machine Communication in Environmental Impact Monitoring
Monitoring Electrical Properties of Pumps and Water Treatment Systems
Combining Sensors for Efficient Perimeter Protection
Building Flexibility
SCADA
Remote Conference Update
Networking
Security
Onsite Power
Industry News
Application Feature

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