Product category:
Wireless process sensors
News Release from: Nanotron Technologies | Subject: Vibnode and CSS
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 June 2007
New generation wireless condition
monitoring
Nanotron has provided the wireless component of a new condition monitoring solution launched at the Hannover Messe by Pruftechnik and Perpetuum, using the benefits of the Chirp Spread Spectrum
At the Hannover Messe in April, Pruftechnik Condition Monitoring, together with its partners Perpetuum and Nanotron Technologies launched Vibnode RFA, the first energy-independent condition monitoring system with wireless data transmission Nanotron provided the wireless component of the jointly developed solution which utilises the benefits of Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS): long range, high robustness and low power consumption
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Vibnode RFA offers flexible, compact vibration monitoring for fixed-speed rotating machines.
Industrial customers are freed from cabling and power supply issues, thereby saving up to 50% of costs.
Innovative harnessing of vibration energy combine with robust industrial-strength wireless and advanced measurement engineering to ensure quick, easy installation, make Vibnode RFA the first of a new generation of condition monitoring solutions.
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The Vibnode RFA solution includes monitoring modules, access points and Omnitrend, a visualisation, evaluation and archiving software.
Pruftechnik is a clear leader in condition monitoring, and Perpetuum is well-known for vibration energy harvesting innovation.
The collaboration of three industry-leaders ensures customers a best-in-class integrated solution.
Johann Loesl, Managing Director of Pruftechnik Condition Monitoring says, "The reliability and energy-efficiency of the Nanotron CSS wireless technology allowed us to 'cut the cord,' even in harsh industrial environments".
Nanotron CEO Dr Jens Albers adds, "We are excited to be part of this condition monitoring product offering by partnering with Pruftechnik and Perpetuum, two leading companies in their area of expertise".
Nanotron is committed to open industry standards, and offers total solutions encompassing chips, RF modules, networking software, development tools and custom project support.
Nanotron Technologies is a leader and innovator in the design, manufacturing and sales of world-class wireless products for logistics and healthcare applications.
These products include integrated circuits, modules, and board level subsystems based on its patented Chirp transmission system.
Chirp technology guarantees high robustness and low energy consumption.
Nanotron Chirp technology is part of the IEEE 802.15.4a standard for wireless PANs.
The key Nanotron product, nanoLOC, works in the license-free ISM band at 2.4 GHz, and was developed for the booming RTLS, sensor networking and industrial control markets.
Nanotron Technologies was founded in 1991 and is an active member of IEEE and the ZigBee alliance.
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