The Future of Wireless Monitoring in Challenging Environments
Overview:
Accutech Wireless Instrumentation
Accutech offers fully integrated, battery-powered, rapid-deploy wireless instrumentation solutions for measuring and monitoring data in challenging environments. Ideal for remote monitoring, Accutech provides robust and reliable wireless communication for intermediate-range applications, particularly in the Oil & Gas and Water & Wastewater sectors.
Key Facts and Features:
- Cost-Effective Wireless Technology: Offers substantial savings by reducing installation costs, eliminating the need for cabling, trenching, and conduit.
- Self-Powered and Reliable: Equipped with high-performance, license-free radios and long-lasting batteries that ensure up to 10 years of service with minimal maintenance.
- Easy Installation: Push-button configuration and integrated link tests make deployment quick and hassle-free.
- Versatile Instruments: Supports various measurements, including temperature, pressure, flow, and level, with flexible configurations for different applications.
- Robust and Secure: Designed for harsh environments with NEMA 4X enclosures and certified for CSA Class 1, Div 1, and ATEX/IECEx -ia and -d.
- Long-Range Communication: Uses 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz spread-spectrum radios for superior range and reliable connectivity, with options for external antennas to extend reach.
- Flexible Networking: Each base radio can support up to 100 field instruments, with scalability for larger networks.
Applications:
- Mining, Minerals, and Metals: Optimizes monitoring in remote and hazardous locations.
- Water and Wastewater: Provides reliable data collection and monitoring for water supply and treatment systems.
- Energy and Chemicals: Enhances operational efficiency and safety in energy production and chemical processing.
Benefits:
- Reduced Costs: Minimizes installation and maintenance costs compared to traditional wired solutions.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Quick configuration, instant connectivity, and reliable performance improve productivity.
- Increased Safety: Integrated field units are tested for harsh conditions, enabling safe data monitoring.
- Future-Proof Investment: Supports industry-standard protocols (Modbus, 4-20mA) and is upgradeable to new communication technologies.
Technical Specifications:
Field Instruments:
- Measurement Types: Temperature, pressure, flow, level, and more.
- Power Supply: Single D Cell Lithium Thionyl battery (up to 10 years of service).
- Communication: 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz spread-spectrum radios with 256-bit AES encryption.
- Temperature Range: -40 to +80°C (-40 to 176°F).
- Housing: NEMA 4X, designed for harsh environments.
- Certifications: CSA Class 1, Div 1, ATEX/IECEx -ia and -d.
Base Radios:
- Communication Protocols: Modbus over serial connection to RTU or direct to host.
- Capacity: Supports up to 100 field instruments with 1 sec sampling.
- Configuration: Push-button configuration with integrated link tests.
- Range: Up to 1,000 meters with standard antennas, extendable with external antennas.
Application Examples:
- Wireless Wellhead Monitoring: Including plunger arrival control.
- Tank Level Measurement: With dual float liquid interface option.
- Environmental Monitoring: Stormwater, irrigation, reservoirs.
- Pressure Measurement: From 5 psi to 15,000 psi.
- Remote Site Monitoring: Using discrete input switches.
- Third-Party Analog Instruments: Delivering 4-20 mA signals.
Download PDF: Accutech Brochure
Supplied by DP-Flow
If you require further information on this product or would like a quotation, please contact dp-flow on:
email: sales@dp-flow.co.uk
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