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Edition # 124 Circulation 16,500 Feb 2012

MasTec Technical Products eNewsletter
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Introduction

Hello to all our Readers,

I do hope you had a lovely time in the sun during the holidays.

We wish you all a very successful 2012.

We have quite a large amount of material this issue due to Dec and Jan coverage.

Front Page Focus is -

Smart Phones >> Smart Phones with

Instrumentation and Automation Aps


At present MasTec has two companies making Instrumentation and Automation systems withSmart Phones, primarily iPhones, iPod and iPad at present.

Oscium and OPTO 22 are the early leaders, both in California USA.




Instruments with iPhone - iPad - iPod Touch

The current product range is 4 instruments

  • Scope with analog & logic inputs
  • Power Meter
  • Spectrum Analyser
  • Combo - Power and Spectrum

 

 


iPhone - iPod - iPad
Wipry Range

iMSO-104 is the first mixed signal oscilloscope designed specifically for the iPhone, iPod touch, & iPad. It's intuitive and easy to use, which is why it's the preferred scope for the next generation of inventors. But don’t take our word for it. Download iMSO in the App Store and test drive the interface for free.

WiPry Power lets you use your iPhone or iPad as a compact precision power meter. All the measurement capabilities you need for RF communication design and wireless network integration fit in the palm of your hand.

WiPry-Spectrum is the first 2.4GHz ISM band spectrum analyzer designed specifically for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It is simple and intuitive to use. It allows you to "Pry" into your WiFi environment to detect and avoid noisy channels.

WiPry-Combo peak power meter and spectrum analyzer: Pry into the power, spectral, and time characteristics of your 2.4GHZ signals with an easy to use integrated solution.


This months contents

 Page TOPIC/CONTENT
 Page 1 ..........  iPhone Instruments
 Page 1 ..........  iPhone Automation
 Page 2 ..........  UPS Rentals
 Page 2 .......... MCC - Digi
 Page 2 ..........  Customer Trial Kits
 Page 2 ..........  B&B and Quatech
 Page 3 ..........  Zigsense - Vartech
 Page 3 ..........  OEM and ODM
 Page 3 ..........  Resellers and Integrators

 MasTec
Rent a UPS rather than buy.

Yes - keep your money but get UPS backup for your Devices, PCs, Networks, Instruments, Test Systems, Automation etc etc.

Monthly Rates are excellent. Minimum 1 year rental is usual but short time is possible.

We can supply from 600VA to 10KVA UPSs at present off the warehouse floor and larger models up to 250KVA in 30-40 days.

We can supply scaleable redundant UPSs also for easy large UPS installation.

You will just need a hand cart for moving the UPS into you site.

 


iPhone Automation
Opto iPAC app

Now you can monitor and control all your Opto 22 SNAP PAC I/O points and Control variables, tables, and charts from your iOS device.

The Opto iPAC app gives authorized automation engineers and control technicians quick access to status and values and the ability to change values or turn outputs on or off wirelessly.

Ideal for commissioning, debugging, responding to alarms, and mobile connectivity to remote installations.




What you can do with an Opto iPAC ap

  • See digital point status.
  • Turn digital outputs on or off.
  • View analog point values.
  • Write values to analog outputs.
  • View and change all tags:
  • Control variables, table elements, charts, I/O.
  • See controller status, firmware version, and strategy data.
  • Stop or run the current strategy.
  • Start and stop charts.
  • Automatically discover all Opto 22 devices on your network.
  • Save the devices you want to monitor in named lists.
  • Create watch lists for the tags you want to monitor.
  • Search globally for device name, IP address, firmware, strategy, and watch list tags.


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Would you like to trial some technology.
We have been busy arranging more kits
.
We have even started a new web page so you can book a kit at any time.

Current Kits


Fiber optic measurement Kit  


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Zigbee Kit

Complete Zigbee end points - Gateway - CD with apps and a very good manual


Rabbit 6000 -
new this month



A new Development Kits this month is for the Rabbit's 6000 series CPU.

•RCM6700 module
•Interface board with standoffs/connectors
•Prototyping board with standoffs/connectors
•USB cable to program RCM6700 module via interface board
•Dynamic C CD-ROM, which includes iDigi samples and libraries
•Getting Started Instructions

 

2012 New Year Reportce

This is MasTec's 23rd year in business.

Over the last 4 years we have grown with double digit rates.

We are in an expansion mood and would like to purchase one or more distribution companies that are in a selling mood.

In other words we want to acquire more opportunities and technology..

Please just drop an email to our director with your thoughts, plans or ideas.

 

B&B of Canada has recently purchased Quatech.

This is a great combination as the companies compliment one another well.

The same website for Quatech is still running but expect a fusion to take place during this year.



PLC Kit


Next month MasTec will offer this Trial kit.

The Array SR Tiny PLC.
I really like these little PLCs and many of our customers do also. Why not try one out. You may find that this PLC can do the job that your more expensive unit is doing.

We stock almost the complete range also, MasTec will send a complete Array PLC SR Trialing Kit:- PLC hardware with LCD Display + the programming cable.

The PLC will be wired up with analog and digital inputs and a set of LEDs as digital outputs.

Included will be a USB Stick with the PLC program development software and some programming examples that allow playing with the IO provided. We are sure you will continue developing or at least modifying the program examples supplied.

--- Early Bird Booking

 

MCC publishes a monthly 'New Product' web page especially for MasTec clients.

This month

IOTechs 6000 Series Measurement System
Complete Voltage, Temperature, and Strain

Last month
A 24 Bit USB Multifunction DAQ module - Temp & Voltage



Digi X - Grid Solutions - link

The Extended Grid builds upon the capabilities of today’s Smart Grid initiatives, providing a platform where the end users of utility resources can be actively engaged with the utility producers to conserve energy, save money and maximize the ROI for a Smart Grid investment.

The Extended Grid is available today and offers:

Real-time access to precise energy usage information
Real-time control of energy consuming devices
An ability to support all these devices once they are installed
An ability to quickly deploy a pilot, yet scale to millions of users
An ability to accomplish all of this without impacting the operational performance of the utility’s AMR or AMI network
Near real-time energy management using Digi Energy Daytrader™
Remote control of Smart Energy thermostats and other devices



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MasTec Ltd has been assigned the distribution for the ZigSense's product line for NZ and this month we introduce the new ZigSense Modbus Gateway linked Wireless modules in greater depth.

You may have read about Zigsense already.

Anyone who tries to use Zigbee Wireless at an industrial application level, are usually disappointed to find only rudimentary capabilities in Industrial ruggedness for measurement and control. In fact, most are just not suitable.

Zigsense fixes this with an excellent range of Analog and Digital modules that allow quick and easy system building, especially since it uses a Modbus Gateway.


Here is some additional info and app notes on the products.

Uses:-
monitoring, logging and alarming

Growth Chambers
Refrigeration and Freezers
Cool Rooms
Irrigation
Restaurants, Supermarkets, Meat Processing, Ag products etc
Building performance
IT Rooms, servers, clouds
Building Automation
HVAC systems
Smart Metering: Energy, Water, Gas
Environmental & Pollution
Water Quality
Tank & Silo Level
Pump Control
Machine Run-Time
Horticulture
Aquaculture
Poultry & Glasshouse climate

and many more

Also now you can visit a short web page with some PDFs with Specs and actual applications.



I want to know more about Zigsense

 

 

 

Vartech.html

Vartech continue to expand their range of Industrial LCD Displays and Industrial Computer offerings.

Vartech - LCD Displays - just one example - then go to the site for the most amazing array of LCD display products.

All-Weather, All-Terrain series are waterproof, totally sealed IP67 (NEMA 6) LCD displays. These ultra-rugged, harsh-duty sunlight readable LCD displays are engineered for the most demanding applications and provide exceptional corrosion resistance and protection from direct or windblown dust and rain, splashing water, snow, ice formation and even temporary submersion. Designed for extreme environments and integrated with the latest optical technology for unparalleled Sunlight Readability, this series provides users with a reliable, high-resolution display with exceptional clarity, wide viewing angles, and extensive operational temperatures (-40°C/-40°F to +70°C/+158°F). view

· LCD Industrial Monitors and more
· Sunlight Readable LCDs
· Panel PCs and Workstations
· Military Grade LCDs
· Marine Grade LCDs
· Rugged CRT Displays
· Special Process Control Displays
· Direct Replacement Monitors
· Large Screen TFT Displays
· Form Factor & Book Size PCs


 OEMs and ODMs


OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturers
ODM= Original Design Manufacturers

MasTec supplies both OEMs and ODMs in NZ and Oceania with thousands of just in time parts each year.

We trade with these clients mostly in USD to save Forex charges for both parties.

Logistics is managed by forward ordering and just in time delivery.

We have 23 years experience in this type of work.

We would love to work with you on your OEMs and even arrange ODM manufacturing from our suppliers. You may save many dollars!

Talk to our staff about your business needs.

 

This is a very special kit, that only a few will want to play with. Production, QA and Metrology Calibration engineers I think!
It is from Eltrotec in Germany and it is a suitcase with sponge rubber mounting inside that contains a Fiber Optic Compact Amplifier with Dual Fiber Optic Barriers for Thru Beam and a Single Fiber Optic cable running in Reflect Mode, that measures physical linear distances.

The amplifier model is the CLS-K - 61 - The most powerful Fibre Optic Sensor for industrial automation and quality assurance.

It is a complete test bench with mounting blocks, rods, swivels and a vernier precision mounting adjustable tower to set up the fiber system to play with.

The proportional analog output is 0-10VDC, switching Freq is 4KHz and the response time is 120 microsec.

Also a digital output for sensing position with an open collector NPN output

The linear range is 200mm in reflective mode and up to 2Ms in thru beam.

Those who will be interested will be involved in production line or calibration room, measuring and checking tasks, lengths or diameters, or wanting to set up a supervision on production using the analog output to drive a Controller/PLC/PAC etc

Please look at these pages to see what it is we are discussing.

Products and discussion    
pdf on Optical Amplifier

I want to trial the Eltrotec Fiber Optic Kit


Resellers and Integrators


MasTec is expanding its base of resellers and Integrators each month.

This is how it can work for you and your clients.

If you are a reseller of say, Home Automation. In most cases you will need a good quality UPS to back up the house system, to give good back up power which will allow entry and control etc.

MasTec will work with you on the specifics, back up time, VA requirements, quality and type of UPS etc.

We then stock product for you, based on your estimates of usage and everyone gets very happy, with the outcome - The Reseller or Integrator, MasTec and the Customers.

 

Talk to our staff about your business needs.



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  MasTec Staff Contacts :-

   

 General Manager

 loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz

   

 Administration -- Accounting, AR, AP, GST, PAYE etc

 jacqui.carston@mastecnz.co.nz

   

 Marketing -- eNewsletter Publication Management + eCommerce Website Work

 robmaskell@mastecnz.co.nz

   

 CSR -- Company introduction and client service + eNewsletter list management

 marketing@mastecnz.co.nz

 Spot Buyers & OEM Buyers  

Wireless - Routers - Gateways - Direct RF - Microwave Backhauls - Zigbee- Bluetooth - Modems

 loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz

   

Automation - Instrumentation - Infrastructure - Embedded & Industrial Computing

 loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz

   

DAQ - Loggers - Instruments -Signal Conditioners - Isolators - Gauges - Transducers - Sensors

 loyal.noronha@mastecnz.co.nz

   

UPSs - Power Protection - DC>DC Converters - Frequency Converters - Inverters - Inverter Chargers

 taran.singh@mastecnz.co.nz

   
Alternative Power - Solar - Wind Turbines - Marine - Mobile Power  taran.singh@mastecnz.co.nz
   

All Lighting including LED Lighting

 taran.singh@mastecnz.co.nz

   

Telemarketing and PR for Power Dealers

 jacqui.carston@mastecnz.co.nz

   
 Northland Field Salesperson northland@mastecnz.co.nz

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