Inovonics, the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced a partnership with Radius Security, a manufacturer and integrator of high performance industrial grade IP video and audio systems. Recently, Radius Security leveraged the technology of Inovonics sensors for a solar-powered video security system that monitors a cement manufacturing facility at a remote location.
"We do a lot of specialty video projects that require solar power and cellular communications, which differentiates us from other integrators," said Jeff Sandine, sales manager at Radius Security. "Many of our customers have remote locations that lack power or internet access. Inovonics technology is unique because it is easily integrated with other solutions, like LED lighting systems and motion detectors, and can reliably operate in secluded, industrial locations. Best of all, its wireless sensor networks are proven to be reliable during instances when there is a legitimate security breech where timely notification is essential to saving a lot of money in stolen or damaged equipment."
For this project, Radius Security used a solar power plant to power megapixel IP cameras, LED white lighting, strobe lights, amplifier, loudspeakers and cellular communications. In order to enable after-hours security it enlisted Optex's outdoor motion detectors which are powered by Inovonics 900 MHz wireless EchoStream technology. If an unauthorized party enters the site, Inovonics sensors will send a signal that activates LED white lighting system and initiates a loud recorded message to ward off potential intruders. A snapshot also is taken by the cameras and emailed directly to a designated list, designed by the customer.
Should an intrusion occur, appropriate parties will receive immediate notification that they can access right from their home computer or smart phone. Additionally, a security monitoring company immediately is notified and can determine if the threat requires police action. The video security system is installed on a central tower at the cement facility that allows cameras to achieve a 360 degree view of the site.
"By partnering with Radius Security we can apply our wireless technology to some unique and intricate security applications," explained Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. "Radius Security is known for offering high performance video security services to customers who want a system that will monitor their remote location facility at all times. Our wireless technology that is integrated within the Radius Security solution ensures real-time monitoring and notification that is unmatched in the security industry."
Inovonics' EchoStream technology features a full range of security end-points for burglary, intrusion monitoring and duress situations. It also features a hand-held survey kit to measure radio signal strength for easy, quick and accurate installations. EchoStream is the third generation radio platform from Inovonics and is the result of decades of experience developing wireless security applications for commercial customers. It delivers outstanding reliability, range and battery life that meets the security industry's needs today and well into the future because of its flexibility and network capabilities.
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Monday, 7 November 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Work on tornado-damaged East High ballfields set to begin next month
The damage occurred sometime after 4 p.m. April 27, when an EF-5 tornado struck the East Limestone community. The storm bent the football field light poles and damaged the football field restrooms on the visitor’s side and nearly demolished the fencing, lights, dugouts and batting facility on the baseball/softball field. School officials had hoped to fix all of the problems sooner.
“We thought we could get the football field poles bid and corrected prior to the beginning of football season,” Superintendent Dr. Barry Carroll said in July. “We could not, therefore, we corrected the lights only so they will shine on the field and will address the football field poles when we address the softball/baseball field poles, lights and fences.”
Repairs will be done in two phases.
Phase 1, which should be completed in early February 2012 in time for baseball and softball season, will include repairing dugouts, lighting, fencing and restrooms, he said. Work on the first phase could start in November if officials get the emergency declaration from the building commission.
Phase II, will include new lights at the stadium, which were installed new just five or six years ago.
Limestone County Schools Maintenance Director Steve Wallace said the schools would replace what the insurance agrees to replace.
Carroll said the schools are “trying to put the facilities back as good as it was but without costing (the school system).”
He said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would help cover what insurance does not cover.
Workers would be under a tight deadline to complete the repairs before the start of baseball/softball season.
“Everything is going to have to fall in place perfectly for it to work,” said board president Earl Glaze.
There is no contingency plan in place if the work is not finished.
Baseball coach Bill Tribble told board members Athens High School baseball coach Thad Prater “has been great” in trying to find a way for East to use its field for a few games but there was no way to play all of them there. Booster Club president Tribble said there were no other fields available.
Board member Charles Shoulders wondered if the team could simply schedule all away games, but Tribble said the team relies on proceeds generated from home games. He said he hosts a preseason tournament that generates $4,000 to $5,000, which pays for equipment, officials and other costs. The team also relies on proceeds from the sale of concessions, he said.
Tribble said the softball team is in a lot better place because it can rent a field elsewhere.
“We thought we could get the football field poles bid and corrected prior to the beginning of football season,” Superintendent Dr. Barry Carroll said in July. “We could not, therefore, we corrected the lights only so they will shine on the field and will address the football field poles when we address the softball/baseball field poles, lights and fences.”
Repairs will be done in two phases.
Phase 1, which should be completed in early February 2012 in time for baseball and softball season, will include repairing dugouts, lighting, fencing and restrooms, he said. Work on the first phase could start in November if officials get the emergency declaration from the building commission.
Phase II, will include new lights at the stadium, which were installed new just five or six years ago.
Limestone County Schools Maintenance Director Steve Wallace said the schools would replace what the insurance agrees to replace.
Carroll said the schools are “trying to put the facilities back as good as it was but without costing (the school system).”
He said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would help cover what insurance does not cover.
Workers would be under a tight deadline to complete the repairs before the start of baseball/softball season.
“Everything is going to have to fall in place perfectly for it to work,” said board president Earl Glaze.
There is no contingency plan in place if the work is not finished.
Baseball coach Bill Tribble told board members Athens High School baseball coach Thad Prater “has been great” in trying to find a way for East to use its field for a few games but there was no way to play all of them there. Booster Club president Tribble said there were no other fields available.
Board member Charles Shoulders wondered if the team could simply schedule all away games, but Tribble said the team relies on proceeds generated from home games. He said he hosts a preseason tournament that generates $4,000 to $5,000, which pays for equipment, officials and other costs. The team also relies on proceeds from the sale of concessions, he said.
Tribble said the softball team is in a lot better place because it can rent a field elsewhere.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
2012 BMW S1000RR First Ride
When BMW introduced its S1000RR sportbike in the fall of ’09 it instantly became the benchmark in the ultra-competitive Superbike class. Considering its prodigious level of performance engineers could have very well left it alone for 2012. Instead they bestowed it with its first technical update. The enhancements are intended to make it a friendlier and more effective racetrack weapon.
One of the few complaints with this German-built machine is how hyper-sensitive the throttle felt in its Race and Slick power modes. This made it more challenging to control especially at lean when accelerating hard off corners. New throttle maps were installed with the Rain setting using its own map and Sport, Race, and Slick sharing another separate one. Complementing these updates is a new throttle tube with a shorter and lighter pull. Another change, which might sound a little foolish to the hardcore sport rider are the optional heated grips. Yes, I’m not joking, the S1000RR is the first sportbike to offer this as an option.
Each of the four engine power modes (Rain, Sport, Race and Slick) were also modified for added torque at low-to-mid engine speeds. Rain mode also now cranks out an additional eight peak horsepower. Lastly the Slick map (designed for use with high-grip racing tires) provides improved vehicle stability during deceleration when the engine is in the overrun phase (at 14,000 rpm redline).
Both the air intake and the exhaust systems were also tweaked. The ram air induction opening is 20% larger and feeds a slightly modified airbox (necessitated due to revised chassis geometry, more on that later). The stainless-steel exhaust was also altered with the catalyzers relocated from the headers to the muffler. This allowed the removal of the oil sump’s heat shield, which saves a little bit of weight. Furthermore a complete exhaust system built by Akrapovic is available as an accessory directly from the dealer.
BMW’s optional Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) also received fresh programming. Most of the changes revolve around the functionality of wheelie control with the throttle butterfly valves opening more smoothly when a wheelie is detected. This was done to help avoid the abrupt and rather violent intervention experienced on the first generation bike. TC functionality in Race and Slick mode was also optimized based on the updated engine/throttle mapping. Lastly, a race data logger is available as an accessory and allows you to analyze the dynamics of the motorcycle at any point on track.
Other electronic upgrades include additional functionality within the instrument display. Not only has the font of the engine speed changed (so it’s easier to read at a glance), the display offers “Best Lap in Progress” and “Speedwarning” lights. The first light illuminates when the bike detects that you are traveling at a higher rate of speed than the lap before and the second light is used if you want to be alerted if you’re traveling above a preset speed on the highway. The brightness of the display can be adjusted in five-way increments.
One of the few complaints with this German-built machine is how hyper-sensitive the throttle felt in its Race and Slick power modes. This made it more challenging to control especially at lean when accelerating hard off corners. New throttle maps were installed with the Rain setting using its own map and Sport, Race, and Slick sharing another separate one. Complementing these updates is a new throttle tube with a shorter and lighter pull. Another change, which might sound a little foolish to the hardcore sport rider are the optional heated grips. Yes, I’m not joking, the S1000RR is the first sportbike to offer this as an option.
Each of the four engine power modes (Rain, Sport, Race and Slick) were also modified for added torque at low-to-mid engine speeds. Rain mode also now cranks out an additional eight peak horsepower. Lastly the Slick map (designed for use with high-grip racing tires) provides improved vehicle stability during deceleration when the engine is in the overrun phase (at 14,000 rpm redline).
Both the air intake and the exhaust systems were also tweaked. The ram air induction opening is 20% larger and feeds a slightly modified airbox (necessitated due to revised chassis geometry, more on that later). The stainless-steel exhaust was also altered with the catalyzers relocated from the headers to the muffler. This allowed the removal of the oil sump’s heat shield, which saves a little bit of weight. Furthermore a complete exhaust system built by Akrapovic is available as an accessory directly from the dealer.
BMW’s optional Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) also received fresh programming. Most of the changes revolve around the functionality of wheelie control with the throttle butterfly valves opening more smoothly when a wheelie is detected. This was done to help avoid the abrupt and rather violent intervention experienced on the first generation bike. TC functionality in Race and Slick mode was also optimized based on the updated engine/throttle mapping. Lastly, a race data logger is available as an accessory and allows you to analyze the dynamics of the motorcycle at any point on track.
Other electronic upgrades include additional functionality within the instrument display. Not only has the font of the engine speed changed (so it’s easier to read at a glance), the display offers “Best Lap in Progress” and “Speedwarning” lights. The first light illuminates when the bike detects that you are traveling at a higher rate of speed than the lap before and the second light is used if you want to be alerted if you’re traveling above a preset speed on the highway. The brightness of the display can be adjusted in five-way increments.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Honda LEEDs the way at its new head office
All automakers are working to make their vehicles more environmentally-friendly, but sustainability involves all aspects of the auto industry. That’s why Honda designed its new headquarters in Markham, Ont., to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.
“It took us three years to build and move in,” says Barry Holt, Honda’s vice-president of finance and information services.
“To date, Honda has 11 LEED-certified facilities (in North America), and this is the only one in Canada.”
The Honda head office “campus” consists of three buildings — offices, parts warehouse and a technical centre — on 54 acres of land. It recently was awarded Gold status by LEED.
It’s not just enough to incorporate recycled materials or reduce the construction trash that goes to landfills, although Honda did that.
It started well before the first shovel went into the ground with habitat preservation, since the complex was built on a farmer’s field. This meant ensuring that forests or ponds didn’t have to be taken out. A large portion of the property has been given over to green space, and some 1,000 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 2,700 perennials have been planted.
Water is always a key issue with sustainability, and the Honda building uses a storm water system that collects rainwater and stores it in an underground cistern for irrigation.
Throughout its first summer, an especially hot and dry one, the company kept its green stuff growing without using any city water.
Run-off from the large parking lots is funnelled into bio-filters, which use rocks and paper filters in the ground.
The buildings have white roofs to reduce air conditioning use; heating and cooling vents run in the floors rather than overhead, which save energy; rooms are equipped with motion sensors to turn off lights when not needed; and low-flow toilets and faucets reduce water use.
The company has achieved a 44 per cent water saving and 32 per cent energy consumption saving over the LEED baseline.
Part of this comes from designing the building with a north-south orientation, large windows and open floor spaces where natural light coming in through the glass reduces the amount of artificial light required.
“We even use ‘green’ cleaning products such as soaps and solvents,” Holt says.
“There are 30 bicycle spots and showers for employees who bike to work, along with hybrid vehicles in the office fleet. It’s a tangible demonstration of our ongoing commitment to the environment.”
“It took us three years to build and move in,” says Barry Holt, Honda’s vice-president of finance and information services.
“To date, Honda has 11 LEED-certified facilities (in North America), and this is the only one in Canada.”
The Honda head office “campus” consists of three buildings — offices, parts warehouse and a technical centre — on 54 acres of land. It recently was awarded Gold status by LEED.
It’s not just enough to incorporate recycled materials or reduce the construction trash that goes to landfills, although Honda did that.
It started well before the first shovel went into the ground with habitat preservation, since the complex was built on a farmer’s field. This meant ensuring that forests or ponds didn’t have to be taken out. A large portion of the property has been given over to green space, and some 1,000 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 2,700 perennials have been planted.
Water is always a key issue with sustainability, and the Honda building uses a storm water system that collects rainwater and stores it in an underground cistern for irrigation.
Throughout its first summer, an especially hot and dry one, the company kept its green stuff growing without using any city water.
Run-off from the large parking lots is funnelled into bio-filters, which use rocks and paper filters in the ground.
The buildings have white roofs to reduce air conditioning use; heating and cooling vents run in the floors rather than overhead, which save energy; rooms are equipped with motion sensors to turn off lights when not needed; and low-flow toilets and faucets reduce water use.
The company has achieved a 44 per cent water saving and 32 per cent energy consumption saving over the LEED baseline.
Part of this comes from designing the building with a north-south orientation, large windows and open floor spaces where natural light coming in through the glass reduces the amount of artificial light required.
“We even use ‘green’ cleaning products such as soaps and solvents,” Holt says.
“There are 30 bicycle spots and showers for employees who bike to work, along with hybrid vehicles in the office fleet. It’s a tangible demonstration of our ongoing commitment to the environment.”
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