Automation, security and control

NBN and alarm monitoring

02 March, 2015 by John Fleming, General Manager

Last year, Federal Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull directed NBN Co to use the most cost-effective technologies to deliver a minimum of 25 Mbps to every premise by 2020. What this means is that a large portion of premises that were to get fibre to the premises will now instead get what is known as the Multi-Technology Mix model.


NBN and alarm monitoring

02 March, 2015 by John Fleming, General Manager | Supplied by: ASIAL

Last year, Federal Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull directed NBN Co to use the most cost-effective technologies to deliver a minimum of 25 Mbps to every premise by 2020. What this means is that a large portion of premises that were to get fibre to the premises will now instead get what is known as the Multi-Technology Mix model.


Benefits of industrial wireless in IP surveillance networks

27 February, 2015

The benefits of industrial wireless networks in IP surveillance are growing significantly. Wireless technologies allow easy transmission of digital surveillance videos in outdoor and remote areas.


TruVision TVN10 security solution

28 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Hills Limited

The entry-level, plug-and-play TruVision TVN10 solution provides customers with the opportunity to enhance their existing alarm systems.


Furst Electrical secures Accensi contract

21 January, 2015

Melbourne-based industrial electrical contractor Furst Electrical Services has secured a $1.6m contract to design and install the electrical control system for chemical giant Accensi's new manufacturing facility in Lara, Geelong.


Digiever Pro+ series, NVR Pro+ and Pro series IP video surveillance solutions

20 January, 2015 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd

Ethernet Australia has released the Digiever Pro+ series, Digiever NVR Pro+ and Pro series to meet the increasing storage space demands for high-resolution IP video surveillance.


Opportunities abound in telemetry and automation

13 January, 2015 by Graeme Lane* | Supplied by: Automation Group

Changes and innovations in the world of local and wide area telemetry and automation are providing new opportunities for electrical and communications contractors.


Oleumtech OT Series battery-powered wireless sensors, I/O and gateways

08 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Automation Group

The Oleumtech OT Series battery-powered wireless sensors, I/O and gateways have achieved formal IECex certification for use in hazardous installations.


If the network is down, the production is down

07 January, 2015 by Christopher Anhalt, Product Management Industrial Network Diagnostics, Softing Industrial Automation | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd

With the growing use of Industrial Ethernet, in particular Profinet, in modern production facilities, operators are faced with a technology that opens up a host of new possibilities.


Allied Telesis IE200 series Industrial Ethernet switches

16 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty Ltd

Available in Fast Ethernet and gigabit versions, the IE200 series Industrial Ethernet switches are suitable for applications in challenging environmental conditions such as elevator engine rooms and external or harsh environments.


Automation Group Oleumtech RS485 I/O expansion system

08 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Automation Group

The Oleumtech RS485 I/O expansion system is compatible with any Modbus RS485 master device but unlike most other solutions requires no software configuration.


Six retrofitting trends to watch for in 2015

08 December, 2014 by Athena Dennis | Supplied by: Evo Energy Technologies

Commercial buildings with a high NABERS rating deliver 10.5% more investment returns compared to buildings with a low NABERS rating, according to The Property Council. With benefits like that, it is important to keep abreast of changes in the fast-moving retrofitting industry. Here are some trends we can expect to see in 2015.


Axis mobile surveillance apps for small systems

28 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Axis Communications (S) Pte Ltd

Axis has introduced mobile apps for Apple iPhone and Android devices for use with AXIS Camera Companion and hosted video solutions. 


The impact of new wireless standard on structured cabling

24 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Siemon Australia

The newly published IEEE 802.11ac Very High Throughput wireless LAN standard has far-reaching implications with respect to cabling infrastructure design.


Measuring harmonics

21 November, 2014 by Amir Broshi, VP Business Development | Supplied by: SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd

Harmonics can cause significant damage to equipment and power systems. This article explains how harmonics are generated and why they should be regularly monitored.


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