Archive for July 2009
Tank & Silo Monitoring
Data Acquisition Networks (DAN) leads the field in the supply of efficient, reliable and cost effective monitoring for silos and tanks. Irrespective of what your tank or silo contains DAN is able to provide data routinely and reliably to a website and for distributors, is able to group customers onto a console panel and send messages when replenishment points are reached.
The advantage of tank monitoring provided by DAN are many and varied:
- With DAN systems there is never a need to upgrade to a new version of software with all the ‘install’ complications that normally involves, not to mention the cost!
- DAN units have been designed to take input from almost any source and so irrespective of how you currently measure your tank level now DAN can almost certainly take that input and assemble the necessary information
- With DAN there is no need for telephone line costs
- DAN systems are remarkably inexpensive compared to alternatives
- DAN is Australian owned and sells Australian designed and manufactured product
Call DAN today on 1300 973 180 or email sales@danmonitoringto find out how easily and inexpensively your tank monitoring solution can be installed. Conventional tank telemetry systems cannot provide the quality of solution offered by DAN.
Remote Monitoring
It is most often the case that what we need to monitor is remote to where we work. Data Acquisition Networks remote monitoring units bring the data to your desk routinely and reliably. Whether you want to monitor the temperature of a motor, the depth of a dam or the salinity of an estuary, DAN remote monitoring units can do the job for you inexpensively.
DAN monitoring units have been designed to be able to receive input from any industrial probe. Each unit has 6 analogue inputs and 1 counter input and offer battery back-up in case of a power failure. Each unit transmits data to a website where it can be viewed and stored.
Contact DAN on 1300 973 180 or email sales@danmonitoring.com
Temperature Monitoring for multiple points
The DAN DM01 temperature monitoring unit has been developed to be able to capture data from sites where there are multiple points for temperature data collection. The unit can be set up to collect data wirelessly or be hard-wired, it really depends upon the layout of the site and what is therefore the most economical or preferred method.
So if you have a need to monitor temperature at multiple points you no longer need to buy multiple temperature monitoring units. DAN can solve the problem.
Automated Temperature Monitoring
Many systems used to monitor temperatures require data retrieval. That is someone needs to go and either view the data or transfer the data via a cable to a PC. Some other older-generation systems require a ‘collection device’ to be ‘docked’ overnight with a PC or LAN in order for data to be transferred to a central repository.
Data Acquisition Networks has solved the problem and can provide a solution at a very affordable cost.
DAN temperature monitoring systems collect data and send it via GPRS, 3-G or satellite to a website where it is available as a permanent record and can be viewed through password-login in much the same way as we all logon to our bank to view our latest transactions and balance. It’s as simple as that!
DAN temperature monitoring systems also send alarms to people you designate thereby ensuring that whenever a problem starts to develop you have someone thereto fix it.
Remote Temperature Monitoring
The challenge when an installation is remote to your own work location is to be certain in the knowledge everything is working as it should be. Storage temperatures are frequently the issue of concern.
Data Acquisition Networks offers remote temperature monitoring that enables you to view data over the internet and to receive alarms when things start to go wrong enabling you to take early corrective action.
DAN temperature monitoring systems are also able to monitor other variables from almost any industrial probe so if you speak to DAN today about your remote temperature monitoring needs you may find you are able to monitor other critical parameters as well.
You can contact DAN on 1300 973 180 or by email through sales@danmonitoring.com
For People Serious About Temperature Monitoring
Companies genuinely serious about temperature monitoring need to do more than ask a staff member to record temperatures on a run-sheet several times a day.
Data Acquisition Networks (DAN) provides web based temperature monitoring that ensures records are reliable and that information is gathered routinely. DAN temperature monitoring equipment collects data 24/7 and sends the data to a website where it is stored and accessible through password entry in the same way we all access our banking details over the internet.
DAN temperature monitoring systems send alarms when temperature is approaching unacceptable levels thereby enabling corrective action to be taken. Many critical materials are held in temperature controlled environments where absolute reliability of monitored temperature is an absolute necessity. Data Acquisition Networks has the answer!
Contact Data Acquisition Networks
by email or if you prefer, Telephone 1300 973 180
Temperature Recording
Storage of temperature-sensitive goods requires constant monitoring and it is always best achieved when temperature recording is automated and independent. Data Acquisition Networks provides equipment that routinely collects data and transmits data to a website where it is available as a permanent temperature record. DAN equipment is inexpensive to install and use.
A standard temperature recording unit can take up to six temperature inputs and can be connected by wireless or hard-wired depending upon the layout of the area. DAN temperature recording units are able to monitor extremes of cold/frozen temperatures without problems and if display temperatures need to be recorded DAN temperature recording units can also accommodate extremes of heat.
The DM01 is the standard unit in the DAN temperature recording range of products. The DM01 has on board batteries which will allow it typically to operate for 24 to 72 hours without external power in the event of a power failure. This time is dependant upon the type of transducers connected to the inputs and the duty cycle of the unit. If a dc supply is available at the site, the unit may be recharged by any available source of dc voltage in the range 10 to 50V. If mains power is available, a plug pack with an output in this range can be connected as the means of recharging the batteries. If no power source is available then solar cells can be directly connected and used as the means of recharging the batteries.
The DM01 has an inbuilt GSM/GPRS modem that is used to communicate both data and control signals between the DM01 and the web server via the internet gateway provided by the mobile phone service provider. Option to use CDMA, 3G and satellite are also available. Data is available by logging onto the DAN web site using password and logon ID. Full access to all the relevant information necessary to set up and run the unit is available. Total control of how much or how little information is displayed on the website can be managed. Data available includes data from the site, alarm messages generated and a log of all changes made to the system including details of the logon ID that made the change.The web site also provides facilities to set local control or alarm parameters, manage passwords and access permissions, input telephone numbers and email addresses for alarm notification and calibration of the inputs. Instantaneous data may be obtained form the unit by calling the unit from one of the authorised numbers noted into the web site by the user.
Contact Data Acquisition Networks
by email or if you prefer, Telephone 1300 973 180
Temperature monitoring
Storage temperatures are critical to a variety of items and temperature failure can cause loss of life.
Manual recording regimes never reveal the full extent of temperature abuse. Electronic automated systems such as the DAN Temperature Monitoring System facilitate the correlation of time and temperature abuse. Why don’t manual recording systems work? There are a variety of reasons.
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Sometimes operatives are simply too busy to record the data temperature at the designated time
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Sometimes untrained and/or unqualified people are innocently dishonest - ”It causes less fuss if I write down what the temperature should be rather than what it is and anyway, it’s only a ‘little bit’ over what it should be so what damage can that cause?”
But most importantly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual systems do not monitor temperature consistently every day, every hour, every minute! Temperature abuse occurs most often because doors are left open whilst operatives load and unload stock as they go about their busy days. Temperature monitoring that is automated enables trained professionals to make judgments about how much temperature abuse is too much!
Data Acquisition Networks provides temperature monitoring solutions that are inexpensive, reliable and continuous.
Contact Data Acquisition Networks
by email or if you prefer, Telephone 1300 973 180
Data Monitoring
What is TRUE data monitoring?
True data monitoring is in place when there is a system that is automated (i.e. it is not dependent on human action) and which collects data routinely and stores that data so it cannot be tampered with and it cannot be lost. True data monitoring also does not allow humans to interpret what they believe the data should be!
Data Acquisition Networks provides true data monitoring. Inputs are polled each second and the data averaged and a maximum and a minimum for the ‘reporting period’ transferred automatically to a website where it is stored for access by those with password authorisation. The data is accessed in much the same way as you retrieve your banking details.
Data Acquisition Networks provides true data monitoring solutions for minimal cost.
Contact Data Acquisition Networks
by email or if you prefer, Telephone 1300 973 180
Swimming pool monitoring
Public swimming pool administrators and operators take very seriously their obligation to provide a safe swimming environment particularly as many of those that use public pools are children.
Automated swimming pool monitoring from Data Acquisition Networks (DAN) is an advanced method of ensuring public safety that costs very little. Data from DAN swimming pool monitoring systems is collected automatically and held so that those with password access can view it, do analysis from it and receive alarms when conditions require action.
Contact Data Acquisition Networks
by email today and we will respond
quickly to your request.
If you prefer, Telephone 1300 973 180