Product category:
Level and tank contents instrumentation
News Release from: Controlstar Systems | Subject: MicroControlstar
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 September 2007
Instant critical level data with
MicroControlstar
Use a pre-configured SCADA master station, one solar or battery powered Micro Controlstar remote level monitor, and a high quality level sensor with a 15m cable to start your tank data system
The Master station is an IBM Lenovo PC with a 17inch TFT display The system is expandable on a unit-by-unit basis with each additional complete level monitor, composed of Micro Controlstar, sensor, radio modem, and software, costing GBP1,140 excluding VAT
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Micro Controlstar is a rugged cast aluminium IP67 rated enclosure capable of external bulkhead mounting, it is also vented, which removes the need for a separate vent box, and this reduces equipment and installation costs.
The unit provides configurable logging, events, alarms and live access, together with SMS alarms to user configurable mobiles.
Integrated mobile data terminals are provided at the PC and the Micro Controlstar for GSM or GPRS connection.
Supplied with either a field replaceable battery capable of operating a unit for up to 3+ years, or a small solar panel (only 14x16.5 cm) which includes a charger and battery to carry through the worst of winter periods.
The Telemetry master station is a PC running the Controlstar Systems master station software under a Linux operating system; it will handle up to 20 sensing units.
This number of units can easily be extended to operate more stations or a mixture of Micro Controlstars and the more powerful Controlstar.
The Controlstar is capable of controlling the largest of pumping stations.
The Micro Controlstar is equipped with a two input, high accuracy 20 bit ADC; it also has 6 digital inputs, which can be configured as counters for monitoring flows (a maximum frequency of 1kHz per channel).
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