VEGA launch new remote monitoring solution
Plicsmobile set to change the way remote inventory and VMI systems are deployed in future
VEGA Controls Ltd, specialists in monitoring system solutions, have launched a new transmitting and receiving unit called Plicsmobile, which is said to fit seamlessly into the company’s modular plics system.
It is available as an integrated module for the new plics plus sensor generation or as a stand-alone instrument, Plicsmobile T61, which can be powered from the existing signal cable, by battery or from some other renewable energy source.
The unit’s SIM card and integrated modem allow worldwide data transmission via the GSM/GPRS mobile network – including ‘dial-in’ remote diagnosis and service using industry-standard PACTware FDT/DTM software.
As a stand-alone device, nothing else is needed and no other intermediate signal boxes or modems are required nearby. Cabling can also be left out too: an integrated energy system manages the battery supply of the sensor and emitting unit; and an integral in-housing mini battery pack, providing once-a-day readings for more than a year, is due to follow in October 2011.
According to VEGA, Plicsmobile offers real capability and flexibility in deployment, especially in the area of vendor-managed inventory (VMI). The system will operate independently with any VEGA technology – measuring liquid in tanks or silo levels up to 75m with battery power only, and sending data globally.
With the options of Plicsmobile, Plicsradio and HART wireless compatibility, VEGA say they can now cover practically any application in wireless communication from local to global.
