Hello Everyone,
We hope all our clients and partners are well and happy over the winter months.
We have a rather important announcement this month: -- Several customers have been asking us for this technology.
Proxim - World leading Broad Band Wireless technology manufacturer
Using a combination of 3G/4G, WLAN, Wi-Fi Mesh, WiMAX and Point-to-Point Backhaul Technologies, Proxim enables a wide variety of fixed and mobile applications, including:
- Cellular Data, Voice & Video Backhaul - High-performance wireless point-to-point backhaul connections for carriers and wireless ISPs ( the 3G is available but the 4G is not available in NZ yet and only a few places in the world have it yet, but watch out it is coming and it is enormous bandwidths )
- Last-mile connectivity - Wi-Fi and WiMAX access for both enterprises and consumer
- Security and surveillance - Systems including video surveillance, gunshot location and perimeter security
- Enterprise WLAN - Wireless access and building-to-building campus connectivity
- Public Safety - In-field mobile data access for public safety officers, field service technicians and other mobile field workers ( Maybe the Government/Telecos need to talk to us about a more secure 911 system and inter governmental comms channels)
If you need bandwidth, these products have up to 300 and 600 Mbps exceeding 4G. You will know if you need this.
These products leverage the advantages of OFDM pdf (Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing ) and the latest MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output) radio innovations to allow this.
There are various progation techniques :- SISO, SIMO, MISO and MIMO
Proxim's end-to-end broadband wireless solutions and services have helped more than 235,000 customers around the world enable new applications, increase productivity, decrease expenses, gain operational flexibility and create new business opportunities. To date, Proxim has more than 1.8 million units deployed in the field worldwide.
For MasTec, Proxim fills out our Wireless offerings, to allow us to provide products and solutions across a very broad swath of industries and services.
MasTec now has these Wireless Technologies:-
- M2M - GPRS and 3G systems - this is where we started with wireless -- and now M2M clouds
- Loggers
- Rotating machinery
- Zigbee chips, modules, routers
- Drop in Networks
- Bluetooth chips and modules
- Bluetooth cordless serial ports
- USB to PCMCIA modules for GPRS/3G Modems
- WiFi Power Control
- WiFi Serial Servers and Ethernet Bridges
- WiFi PACs
- WiFi KVM
- Low bandwidth long range PtP, PtMP and Mesh for infrastructure & industrial
- GPRS and 3G backhaul routers and modems
- Satelite modems
- Embedded ARM & Rabbit micro / wireless combos
- Embeddable OEM WiFi boards
- Microprocessor chips with WiFi on chip
- Development Kits and Modules
- Antennas
- Close and long distance switch control
- and now -- Proxim which is a leading world player in the Broadband arena. but SUPER BROAD BAND
Are you installing Broadband Mesh or Broad Band backhauls or Last Mile Systems or HD Survelliance or Video on Demand or just need bandwidth?
We would love to discuss this new product range, technology and opportunity with you.
We would like to team up & partner with any installers, contractors involved with Infrastructure using Wireless Broadband in Oceania.
These products are a giant step over most other offerings in wireless, so please do not compare these systems to low end WiLAN products from other vendors.These products are going to be used by large Security, Infrastructure, Telecos, Education, Government, Corporates and any ISP company needing bandwidth or offering WiMAX solutions in selected areas.
Please call MasTec 64 09 273 4200 or email your interest.
More Below.
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Wireless Broadband - Proxim Technology - Quick look at the technology PACs - OPTO 22 - Have a look - many are now realizing this is the product to build with due to price, performance and ease A large UPS Sale - PowerBank - We are clearing stock for new models - you can get a bargain! Critical Site UPSs - Gamatronic - Some site stories from around the world, to help credability - you will be amazed Infrastructure - Infranet Systems - Auckland - Fiji yacht race won with an Infranet Systems controller and monitoring system Embedded - Digi - Freescale ARM 9 High-end Cortex-A8 System-on-Module solution Instruments GW Instek - Programmable AC/DC Power Source - at last at a good price - for all the manufacturers UPS - Soltec - High Frequency 1-20KVA Server grade with high reliability, performance and low weight and entry costs. UPS - TrippLite - Hot swap rack mount with expandable runtime battery UPSs. LabVIEW - MCC - Download the latest LabVIEW ULX Driver free DAQ - MCC - A quick view of a new product from MCC Wireless - Quatech - WiFi Embeddable boards - A very large range Wireless - Digi - Zigbee Ember EM357 System on Chip (SoC) modules GPS Tracking - Maestro - Immediate reporting of vehicle status such as position, speed, mileage, ignition |
Proxim some quick web inks
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©PAC A large UPS Sale Critical Site UPS
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Power Bank 500VA
Critical Site UPSWe have been distributing OPTO 22 since 1997 and have a huge installed base, many many thousands of I/O points in SCADA etc.
OPTO 22 PACs bring an excellent set of solutions and options to build you a high performance but low cost powerful & extensible solution.
We have been doing some analysis of the cost of implementing various PAC solutions offered by the industry and OPTO 22 is now the leading contender dues to several factors.
- OPTO 22 PACs are significantly lower cost than most
- OPTO 22 Basic PAC software is FREE
- OPTO 22 PACs are lower cost than almost all other PACs
- OPTO 22 PACs are easy to program
- Program with easy flow charts and commands
- For advanced work use C or Pascal
- Floating point math
- They do not need Windows XP, CE or Linux
- Just develop on a standard PC
- The PACs are real time all the time.
- Create redundant ethernet comms (Pro software option)
- The PACs are Ethernet wired or WiFi connected
- Hugely expandable I/O
- I/O range is large and is lower cost than most
- I/O have a life time gaurantee and 4000VAC isolation.
- Integrated Database linked to HMI, OPC server and comms links automatically
Please check with Loyal, he has several new sites this month and several quotes out to customers. You will be surprised.
More $65+GST MasTec is running a stock clearance sale for the PowerBank IP- 500VA Line Interactive USB connected UPSs
The Power Bank range of Intelligent Power 500& 700 VA UPSs have been one of the most reliable UPSs we have sold.
We have several boxes of the 500VAs in stock. This is a low cost than a power conditioner, why be without one.
The 500 VA unit is a true line interactive UPS. It is not a low cost standby type, meaning it will not run off the batteries in brownout and over voltage, this extends battery life to 3 years (depending on location)
These are perfect for lower power desktop PCs with LCD monitors.
Use with Switches, Comms or Wireless services
Also perfect for PACs, PLCs, controllers etc
Even a very low cost emergency light system
It has AC and modem surge protection built in also, with an AC Filter.
They come with software and a USB cable for shutdown, monitoring & control. ( we can supply an RS-232 model on special request)
Our experience tells us that PC's disk drives and I/O have far less failures if connected to a UPS.
IP 500 Please do not purchase a large UPS until you have looked at these products Here are some reasons why customers choose Gamatronic.
- Very modern Silicon design
- No Heavy Transformers
- Redundant
- Hotswap
- Scaleable
- Low weight
- Small foot print
- Power distribution built in
- Easy lower cost install due to above specs
- High efficiency up to 97%
- Low running power costs
- Less thermal load
- Aircon run lighter saving even more energy
- Low harmonics both in and out
- PF 1.0 on most UPSs
- Excellent Battery management
- Multiple battery strings for redundancy
- Excellent comms features for reporting & controlling
- SNMP of course
- Easy repairs swapping modules
- Low cost and spare part count
- Lower price than equivalents -- in most cases
Read more Gamatronic Infrastructure Embedded SOM ARM Instruments
Infranet has just released their Marine Monitoring and Control software module and a sealed Hardware module.
As mentioned, the yacht that won the Auckland Denarau race last month was running a Infranet System's control, managing the ganting keel, power systems and the logging of its position in real-time.
Infranet is looking for agents in the Pacific, Australia and NZ who have skills and a customer base in the following areas.
- Irrigation
- Marine
- Generator
- Water
- Security soon
Read about this revolutionary product on their website.
Suitable for Hose and commercial use.
They can give site references and details.
It is low cost, easy install, web based, comms either ADSL or GPRS or 3G.
New Website
Digi is keeping pace with ARM technology with this release.The Network Enabled ConnectCore Wi-i.MX51 is a highly integrated and future-proof System-on-Module (SoM) solution based on the new Freescale i.MX515 application processor with a high performance 600/800 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 core, powerful multimedia capabilities, and a complete set of peripherals.
It is the ideal choice for a broad range of target markets/applications including medical, digital signage, security, surveillance, access control, retail, industrial, building automation, transportation, traffic control, utilities/energy and more
Development kits for Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 and Linux®
Available with development kits with flat panels, embedded CE or Linux
Also Microsoft Visual Studio with CE version
Read more The APS-1102 is not only in the role as a precision AC/DC power source but also a powerful analyzer, containing abundant features for the testing and characteristic analysis of power supplies, electronic devices, components and modules.
Besides providing AC/DC power, APS-1102 also allows free programming of outputs for the simulation of a power source with abnormal variations.Instantaneous interruption, frequency sweeping, voltage sweeping and arbitrary waveforms of power source can be easily generated in accordance with the test requirements.
The output function includes two main modes, AC and AC + DC.
APS-1102 includes a multi-functional and user friendly software, which supports the remote control of panel operations, Sequence editing and execution, Arbitrary waveform editing and transfer, and Data logging via USB interface.
With capacity of 1kVA power and weighting of 20 lbs, APS-1102 provides powerful test and analysis features all in a comparatively compact and light-weight box.
Read more Efficient UPS Hot Swap UPS LabVIEW +DAQ Either Floor Tower or Rack MasTec has sold these High Frequency Efficient UPSs in NZ now. Reliability is high
Range from 1-20KVA allows these units to be used in single Server to multiple server solutions.
Multiple Microprocessor design base
Detachable control panel with LCD
Unity input power factor and wide input range
Robust design with output transformer
True sine-wave double conversion on-line UPS
DC start and automatic self-diagnostic function
Capacity of battery unlimited with big chargers
RS232 communication port and built-in SNMP slot
High efficiency design to save electricity
Low heat dissipation in long term operation
Designed to operate under harsh environment
Enhanced protections against lighting surges, disturbances etc..Read more ![]()
TrippLite continues to be a market leader in all areas of UPSs and PDUs.
This month we look at the SmartOnline Hot-Swappable Modular UPS System - On-line, double-conversion protection for mission critical applications and it won't break the bank.
Their recent introduction of hot swap UPS brings a unique technology to the market.
Rather than the complex products from some vendors the TrippLite Hot Swap is very simple and low cost.
If a power module fails, it automatically goes to bypass and an alarm tells support to replace it. The module is lifted out the bypass is reset dn the UPS is restores
Contact MasTec for prices The MCC DAQ Software CD version 6.0 comes as a free download and includes:
InstaCal Installation, calibration and test utility
Universal Library Programming libraries and components for developing 32-bit applications using Windows programming languages. Includes 64-bit driver support for Microsoft Windows® 7 and Vista
TracerDAQ® Virtual instrument application suite with strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator. Provides easy export to Excel®
ULx for LabVIEW Library of virtual instruments (VIs) and example programs for use with National Instruments LabVIEW Version 8.2.1 and later.Aslo look at the new 6224 Strain Gauge DAQ Module 24bits 50KHZ 12 channel with excitation, simultaneous sampling for Strain. Look at the whole 6000 family.
Read more WIFI OEM Zigbee Ember GPS Tracking Quatech supplies high performance device networking and connectivity solutions. Their device networking capabilities include embedded solutions for OEMs, from industrial grade 802.11 wireless radios, Ethernet bridge radios, wireless device server modules and wireless device server boards to high performance wired device server boards.
- Industrial grade features
- 802.11 wireless networking with advanced WEP, WPA and LEAP security
- Evaluation & Design Kits available
- Responsive, U.S.-based support to assist you every step of the way
You may find this a better solution than designing and building your own.
OEM Price points are hard to beat.
Focus on your expertise not unknown technology.
Read more
Digi has introduced a new line of XBee and XBee-PRO ZB embedded ZigBee modules based on the Ember EM357 System on Chip (SoC).The new modules add (SMT) and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) to the product family.
- Interoperability with ZigBee devices from other vendors*
- No configuration needed for out-of-the-box RF communications
- Common XBee footprint for a variety of RF modules
- Self-healing and discovery for network stability
- New! Programmable XBee-PRO ZB available
Read More New price point for GPS/GPRS module.
Easy easy install.
Combines GSM/GPRS and GPS technologies in compact and industrial grade design
Immediate reporting of vehicle status such as position, speed, mileage, ignitionEmbedded antennas, optional battery back-up and remote firmware / software upgrade and diagnostics
Ideal for fleet management.
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Wireless Primer
Now the guys at B&B are pretty switched on cookies and they just released this excellent info on wirless, I believe should be available to all. It is public domain ut still I want to acknowledge them as the writers and authors to the public domain.
They have blogged it -- so happy reading and using.
Just scroll down a bit and you will hit this excellent work.
Some other important or useful links
Rabbit Forum - Rabbit
Rabbit Appnotes - Rabbit
Rabbit Webinars - Rabbit
Rabbit White Papers - Rabbit
Rabbit Documentation - Rabbit
Rabbit Ask Larry Column - Rabbit
Rabbit New Downloads and C math code examples etc - Rabbit
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