Buyers Guide 2023

Focus on: Remote Monitoring Maintenance Matters Annual Buyers’ Guide 2023 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 17 signal to block out others, and every frequency has a different maximum permitted transmission level. Regardless of the selected frequency, the gain of the antenna cannot result in equipment exceeding the effective radiated power (ERP) permitted for that band. For instance, the maximum ERP on the 868 MHz frequency for short-range and wideband devices is limited to 25 dB, with a duty cycle of ten per cent. Weighing up the options Higher and lower frequencies have their benefits and drawbacks, but the proof really is in the application. When specifying an RF for any industrial equipment or telemetry devices, it’s important to know the required transmission range, what the surrounding obstacles are and the likelihood of attenuation. Before purchasing any radio equipment or telemetry devices, such as remote monitoring systems for industrial settings, it is important to work with an experienced, flexible partner that offers technology that can adapt to the different bands. A sound partner can integrate radio equipment and telemetry systems over different RFs seamlessly, providing support from the initial enquiry to purchasing and installation. The effect: Contact PEMAC today to discuss your maintenance management needs. E: sales@pemac.com | W: pemac.com T: (*( & )++ (--- * typical savings seen Manpower utilisation improvements Spare part Rationalisation Admin savings with paperless Deferred capital replacement ABSOLUTE CMMS INTELLIGENCE - Asset management with intelligent metrics supporting future decision making - Enabling accurate predictive maintenance planning and improved cost efficiencies - Protecting, connecting and digitising your people and assets 10-15% 40% 15% —*!%%% per user ! eZg nZVg PEMAC Ad 09/20 vs2.indd 1 23/09/2020 12:22 Omniflex offers the Teleterm M3R, a small programmable RTU that is configurable and allows users to choose between analogue and digital inputs and outputs. Facility managers can integrate them with SCADA systems to achieve wireless connectivity in different license- free bands. In the UK, most industrial facilities rely on unlicensed bands, and facility managers must choose between higher frequencies like 2.4 GHz for shorter-range, indoor communications and 868 MHz for longer distance transmissions. There are various application-specific considerations when specifying an RF, including the surroundings and likelihood of attenuation. When purchasing any radio equipment, facility managers can make the process easier by working with a partner that offers flexibility in their products.