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Red Lion Rolls Out First Global Sixnet RAM Industrial Cellular RTUs with 4G LTE Support
Secure All-in-One Remote Monitoring and Control Platform Now Features Worldwide Cellular Coverage
cellular RTUs enable customers to easily connect,
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he addition of global 4G LTE network support to Red Lion’s RAM industrial
monitor and control high- bandwidth applications in markets including oil and gas, water/wastewater, factory automation, transportation.
utility and As manufacturing and
industrial organizations continue to migrate from fixed legacy infrastructures to scalable high-performance networks, comprehensive solutions are needed to serve as the critical communication platform between facilities and equipment in disparate locations.
“More and more industrial organizations worldwide rely on cellular communications for increased data speeds,
expansive
coverage and reliable operation,” said Paul Bunnell, product manager at Red Lion Controls. “Given the size and scope of many of today’s industrial operations – with remote sites in various locations and countries – customers are demanding easy- to-deploy solutions that can operate reliably regardless of geography. This is why our high-speed RAM 4G LTE cellular RTUs provide a secure all-in-one platform that seamlessly integrates with existing equipment to enable critical remote monitoring and control.”
The RAM platform features a powerful built-in event engine that can easily be configured using an intuitive web-based interface to trigger actions when pre- defined alarm values are met. For example, if a tank level is too high or valve pressure out of range, the RAM event engine will not only cycle a relay to stop a pump or open a valve, but can also send SMS text messages to alert when actions should be taken. This helps automation engineers, technicians,
production managers and network operators make critical decisions.
Red Lion’s RAM cellular RTUs combine optional I/O and Wi-Fi with active GPS and multiple serial and Ethernet ports to securely monitor and control remote devices over 4G LTE cellular networks. By providing data visibility, control and real-time notifications on field-deployed equipment and processes, the RAM platform enables organizations to take advantage of the benefits associated with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Red Lion Controls u 0800 733 54667 u
www.redlion.net
New Low-Cost Soft Starters Arrive in the UK P
Typical benefits of using soft-starters include: • Reduced large inrush currents
• Relieve torque spikes and tension during start up
• Control speed and torque during acceleration and start up
• Increased motor efficiency • Reduced energy costs
The new ST family comes in various sizes from 6 Amps to 200 Amps, or 4kW to 138kW at 400Vac.
CD Automation u 01323 811100 u
www.cdautomation.co.uk /AUTOMATION
ASK THE EXPERT ABB
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here is a lot of debate around as to whether repairing a motor rather than replacing it
with a new one is a viable option. There are arguments for and against each option, but there is no clear guidance either way. There are, however, three main areas that end users need to consider when looking at whether to repair or replace an electric motor. These are the running hours, the cost of repair vs. replacement and the total overall running costs. When a motor is running for less than 2,000 hours per year, then energy efficiency is not really the most important concern, so purchasing new motors is not always the best solution. These low running hour motors are ideal candidates for high quality repair and rewind. Motors running for more than 2,000 hours per year should be considered for repair or replacement by analysing repair and replacement costs, and the total overall running costs. When repair costs are 60 per cent or more of the cost of replacement, the motor should be replaced with new. Where repair costs are below 60 percent of
ower control specialists CD Automation are launching a new family of low-cost soft starters for control of three-phase induction motors.
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• Eliminate pressure surges in piping systems
replacement costs, the total overall running costs should be calculated and compared for both replacement AND repair options. The total overall running costs can be worked out by using ABB’s Total Cost of Ownership calculation. This looks at the purchase cost, the cost of running which is the energy consumed over its lifetime, and the cost of not running; made up of annual maintenance and repair costs. The resulting ratio will indicate which option will be the most cost effective in the long-term. A ratio of one or above is what you need to aim for before deciding to repair or replace your motor.
Kevin Brown, Quantum Controls - an ABB authorised value provider T: 01925 741111; E:
energy@gb.abb.com www.abb.co.uk/energy
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