Moxa has announced a new data-acquisition solution that brings greater versatility for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The new ioLogik 2542-WL1 and ioLogik 2512-WL1 feature 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, which will serve the growing number of devices and M2M applications that require wireless communication. The ioLogik 2542-WL1 supports analog I/O connections over Wi-Fi, whereas the…
Vaisala paves way for Southeastern wind development in the U.S.
Environmental measurement provider, Vaisala, is partnering with Southeastern Wind Coalition (SEWC) members, Southern Company (including subsidiaries Southern Company Services and Alabama Power) and Santee Cooper, to evaluate the growth of wind energy within the utilities’ core operating areas. Together, the group will collaborate on an in-depth wind feasibility study, which will further expand the groundwork for…
EDF Renewable Services wins remote-monitoring contract with ALLETE Clean Energy
EDF Renewable Services (EDF RS), a provider of renewable O&M services in North America, has entered into a contract with ALLETE Clean Energy (ACE), to provide 24/7/365 remote-monitoring and turbine resets for five of its wind projects located in Oregon, Iowa, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. The projects include: Condon (49.8 MW) in Oregon, Storm Lake I (108…
European repowering market hinges on accuracy of higher height wind data, says Vaisala
As a growing number of wind energy assets across Europe near the end of their operational lifetimes, plans to upgrade and repower existing sites using larger, more efficient turbines depend on the ability of developers to accurately assess the wind resource at higher hub heights. However, current methods of data extrapolation from short onsite met…
SoDAR AQ510 Wind Finder successfully passes first IEC classification test
SoDAR AQ510 Wind Finder achieved a major milestone toward full IEC compliance by performing the first IEC classification. AQ510 Wind Finder is the only SoDAR on the market with a first well-done sensitivity analysis. The classification results are very promising. AQ System Stockholm AB, cooperation partner of Ammonit Measurement GmbH in the field of remote…
Alaska-tuned turbines cut heating costs for remote villagers
By Jarrod Orszulak | Product Manager POSITAL FRABA Inc. About 50 miles south of Bethel, Alaska, and 50 miles north of the Bering Sea lies Tuntutuliak (locally referred to as Tunt), a tundra village of about 400 Yup’ik Eskimos. Most of the residents here survive off the land through subsistence hunting, fishing, and berry picking.…
Remote-monitoring M2M solution enhances control and notification in industrial environments
Industrial automation and networking company, Red Lion Controls, has added a new application feature to its Sixnet series RAM industrial cellular RTUs. The series now features a web-based, user-configurable event engine that can trigger I/O and relays or send SMS text messages based on real-time operational data. With connectivity options such as I/O, serial, Ethernet…
Moxa converters now connect industrial devices in remote locations
Moxa, a global provider of communications technology for the Industrial Internet of Things, is helping connect PROFIBUS devices with its ICF-1180I and ICF-1280I PROFIBUS-to-Fiber converters, which also feature Class 1 Div 2, IEC Ex, and ATEX certification for deployment in hazardous locations. Paul Wacker, Product Marketing Manager for Moxa explained: “As the world moves towards…
3D printed wind turbines help remote communities gain sustainable power
When it comes to energy, finding a sustainable clean energy alternative to fossil fuels is one of the most talked about engineering challenges. Wind power is a very popular alternative due to its lack of emissions, and it can be applied to virtually any environment. While we’re working to develop mass-scale clean power solutions, it’s…