Product category:
Telemetry, data acquisition + loggers
News Release from: MetaSphere
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 April 2007
Remote telemetry for all seasons and
applications
MetaSphere offers a comprehensive range of remote telemetry units (RTUs) for utility companies and organisations with geographically dispersed assets
Epsom-based MetaSphere - a major new player in the telemetry market created following an MBO from LogicaCMG - offers a comprehensive range of remote telemetry units (RTUs) for utility companies and organisations with geographically dispersed assets Depending on the model selected, capabilities include: real time monitoring of varying numbers and types of input; local IEC61131-3 compliant automation, support for a wide range of communications from GSM/GPRS to satellite; standalone battery operation; and intrinsically safe operation in hazardous areas
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 15 Mar 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The units are designed around the company's 'Atomic Building Block' concept; which defines a set of parameters that optimise them for the applications they serve.
These parameters include: the use of the same core 'building block', ensuring product synergy with additional components; an optimal match to the application I/O; and a compact size that makes the best possible use of application 'real estate'.
Through this 'atomic' approach user familiarity with one unit can transfer to others in the range without the learning curve often associated with other products on the market.
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Utilities and physical asset management organisations need to deliver on-going cost savings and operate their asset base in a safe and reliable manner while, at the same time, reducing work force levels and external costs.
No one will argue that a key enabler to an effective asset management organisation is the effective use of telemetry data.
MetaSphere has unique and extensive experience of integrating telemetry data with data from other systems; and its Smart Telemetry Solutions provide a range of methods for employing telemetry data to improve business operations.
The range comprises:.
* MM-IM, a large works automation and data gateway.
* Compact MM3P, a general purpose small footprint modular RTU.
* Battery MM3P, an IP68-rated GSM/GPRS -based low power RTU.
* MM3PEx, an ATEX-compliant version of the Battery MM3P.
Providing a wide range of interfaces and protocols to allow integration with any typical site equipment from PLC to smart sensor and to provide a single point for site supervisory control and data acquisition, the MM-IM offers full telemetry functionality, including alarm handling/reporting, current values and trending.
Point values can be obtained from a wide range of open-standard IO sources from the onboard serial and Ethernet ports.
The Compact MM3P is the ultimate small RTU for applications such as small pumping stations where minimal IO monitoring is required but size is an issue.
A serial interface allows connection of all the common communications devices to provide wide area communications based around media such as PSTN, GSM, GPRS, UHF radio and satellite.
The Compact MM3P is designed for those applications where a small footprint and full functionality are required.
The Battery MM3P was designed from the outset as a low-cost, fit-and-forget unit for use in harsh and hazardous environments in remote locations, and combines a data logger's compact form and simplicity of installation with the rich functionality of a high performance RTU.
The Battery MM3P derives all the power it needs (including sensor power, if required) from an inexpensive field-replaceable alkaline battery pack.
Finally, the MM3PEx ATEX-compliant low power RTU is a version of the popular Battery MM3P that is intrinsically safe for use in hazardous areas where ATEX compliance (Zones 0 and 1) is required.
Thanks to its industry experience and technical knowledge, MetaSphere is able to offer RTU technology to address just about every application and environment.
On-going and extensive investment in research and development will see other technologies coming to the market that will offer the same interoperability and configuration capabilities as their class leading RTU range.
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