Remote telemetry for all dispersed assets

Epsom-based MetaSphere offers a comprehensive range of remote telemetry units (RTUs) for companies and organisations with geographically dispersed assets in a wide variety of industry sectors

Business development director, Pete Easey, says: "Remote telemetry provides a form of data logging, and every industrial sector with material flow and level measurement requirements can benefit from MetaSphere technology".

Depending on the RTU 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; and standalone battery operation.

MetaSphere offers intrinsically safe systems for operations in hazardous areas.

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 for effective asset management in any 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 units are designed around the MetaSphere '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.

The MetaSphere 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 I/O 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 I/O 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 as well as in remote locations, and combines the compact form of a data logger, 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 industry experience and technical knowledge, MetaSphere is able to offer RTU technology to address just about every application and environment.

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