Handheld Vibration Spectrum Analyzer

Datastick Systems' VSA-1225 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer is the company's first product on the Windows Mobile/Pocket PC platform. The VSA-1225 PDA-based vibration analyzer/data collector, which includes new version 1.8 of the Datastick Spectrum software suite, joins Datastick's line of Palm-based VSAs.

The VSA-1225's hardware module attaches firmly to a Hewlett-Packard iPAQ hx2400-series or hx2700-series handheld. The iPAQ supplies the computing power and 128 MB of data storage, while the Datastick VSA hardware module supplies the sensor power, Datastick electronics and interface. Secure digital memory cards — up to 2 GB each — provide virtually unlimited auxiliary storage. The module has a standard BNC connector and a very low-noise input that accommodates and powers almost any ICP-type piezoelectric accelerometer or ICP-type velocity sensor. Vibration data is transferred to the PC by copying the data directly from the secure digital card.
Datastick Systems | www.datastick.com

Enterprise Planning

The SmartConnect 3.0 from BEA Systems Inc. is a service-oriented architecture (SOA) approach to enterprise resource planning (ERP) connectivity. SmartConnect 3.0 consists of a scalable and complete connectivity solution designed to allow service-enabling ERP applications to quickly build new SOA-based applications, while helping to reduce total cost of ownership and providing better performance and scalability.

Based on BEA AquaLogic Service Bus, SmartConnect 3.0 can radically change how companies view ERP integration by enabling organizations to increase business agility and time to market for ERP or customer-relationship management applications. This connectivity solution is designed to act as the backbone for a scalable, flexible and comprehensive SOA, which includes business process management, data services, governance and security.
BEA Systems Inc. | www.bea.com

Network Management

RuggedCom Inc.'s RuggedNMS is an enterprise-grade network management software platform designed specifically for the rugged communications industry. RuggedNMS provides a comprehensive platform for monitoring, configuring and maintaining mission-critical IP-based communications networks, such as those found in substation automation and smart grids.

The RuggedNMS software solution features:

• Centralized management and monitoring of network and networked devices to achieve desired level of network availability performance and operational efficiency

• Substation Solution

  Scalable and distributed architecture that can support very large networks

• Greater network visibility to enable proactive corrective actions and improved capacity utilization

• Web-based UI with graphical network view with highly versatile and configurable auto discovery and polling subsystem

• Mulching Technology

  Rich set of prepackaged reports and tools to create user-defined reports

• Option to bundle the RuggedNMS on a dedicated “appliance” that will act as a centralized server (pre-installed and ready to go out of the box)

Operations Center

RuggedNMS is a server-based application that allows users to access the system through any Web browser on the network. It provides a common user interface across all RuggedCom network infrastructure products.
RuggedCom Inc. | www.RuggedCom.com

Cooper Power Systems has introduced the Cybectec SMP I/O. The SMP I/O, which effectively completes the Cybectec SMP product line of substation solutions, is a distributed, substation-hardened, contact input/output processing unit. The SMP I/O offers significant savings for utility plants and facilities by reducing the amount of wiring required as well as configuration and commissioning time.

The SMP I/O can be installed closer to power equipment, which saves on cabling costs while offering remote upgrading capabilities. Designed to install directly into 19-inch (48-cm) relay racks, the SMP I/O is easily field-upgradeable and supports the industry's standard DNP3 communication protocol.

Logic Controller

Rugged and reliable, the SMP I/O supports the simultaneous operation of up to 18 outputs and includes built-in input redundancy.
Cooper Power Systems www.cooperpower.com

Ideal for right-of-way maintenance, fecon's BHP350 Power Pack offers peak grinding power by maintaining virtually constant horse power to the grinding head. It is controlled by the Fecon Power Management microcontroller, which directs all available power to the mulcher.

Smart Metering

The microcontroller manages engine and hydraulic performance in real time. A control panel inside the excavator's cab allows the operator to monitor operation and see that the mulcher is getting maximum horsepower at all times. Reduced fuel consumption and improved engine power are additional benefits offered by the machine.
FECON | www.fecon.com