GSM-based remote telemetry
October 2009
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
The MyCity GSM-based RTU (remote telemetry unit) communicates across the mobile phone network directly with the MyCity web enabled reporting software, allowing users to remotely monitor their machinery, processes, plant and resources wherever they are.
Example of a MyCity mounted on the lid of a sewage manhole. Self-powered, GSM communications, the unit will monitor the flow in and out of the manhole – in the sewage line
The MyCity outstation
The MyCity RTU was created as a universal wireless device that works via GSM mobile phone networks. It was created for mainstream municipal and industrial applications, encompassing areas such as power, water and stormwater, sewage and effluent, emergency services and traffic applications. The RTU allows operators to become more cost effective in monitoring their daily business activity and is simple and easy to install.
The MyCity outstation installed in the fire hydrant. Again self-powered, reporting via the GSM network
The MyCity telemetry outstations can be easily integrated into operator’s equipment and report online system failures and faults, as well as collect data, switch components, detect change in performance and even activate and de-activate processes.
The MyCity outstation is equipped to monitor the pressure in a fire hydrant
Data-logging and reporting
Any or all of the points being monitored are data-logged and can be viewed online. Data can also be downloaded in CSV format. The data can be easily manipulated in a spreadsheet to suit the user’s requirements. It is possible to monitor analogue and digital signals and display all values including total flows etc.
Graphing and trending
Stored data may be viewed in a graphic format online without downloading it to a computer first and without having to open a dedicated spreadsheet program. There is also the option to save the graph as a picture file.
SMS messages and control
Mobile phones can also receive pre-canned SMS text messages, such as alarms and status changes as well as perform control functions on the remote plant.
Features
* Realtime monitoring device for industrial, municipal and many other applications.
* Flexible, scalable and easy to install.
* Ease of interfacing capability to other equipment and devices.
* Software with configurable threshold settings.
* Remote switching capability via digital outputs.
* Immediate fault and alarm monitoring.
* Offers high level preventive, diagnostic and management monitoring.
* No unnecessary site visits for the collection of data.
* Data-logging facility.
* Flexible and visual front-end software for ease of use.
* Multisite capability.
Benefits
* Accurate and immediate information in realtime.
* Instant fault reporting and diagnostics.
* Reduced data collection costs.
* Increased productivity and process control.
* Integrates into a wide range of equipment, devices and sensors.
* Low cost GSM data and SMS text messages.
* Fast, easy installation.
MyCity has been received and accepted by industry for the publishing of realtime information of cities, towns, districts or utilities. The system makes use of GPRS and other services offered by the various GSM network operators and information can also be transmitted to the platform by third party scada systems, directly from outstations in the field supporting the protocol or a MyCity outstation.
For more information contact Clive Maasch, Flotron Technology, +27 (0)83 658 3231, [email protected], www.flotron.co.za
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