New portal aids oil vessel schedulers, traders
PortMaster, a web-based communications workbench, manages and limits risk exposure surrounding a marine vessel's port calls by providing a centralized interface and data repository for schedulers, agents, inspectors, and ship owners. It provides an intuitive and secure web interface for global scheduling of all forms of liquid hydrocarbons, including crude oil, LPG, jet fuel, and petrochemicals.
The system enables commercial schedulers and traders to track worldwide physical marine movements while determining demurrage and cargo loss exposure in real-time. The system standardizes documentation and streamlines and automates workflow in regards to marine vessel scheduling.
Source: Triple Point Technology Inc., 301 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT 06880.
Wireless data logging system
The new RemoteLinc wireless data logging system is available for use with this firm's line of compact precision data loggers. Data loggers are available for monitoring temperature, thermocouples, relative humidity, voltage, and current.
The new system uses radio frequency (RF) telemetry to allow operators to remotely connect data loggers for automatic data retrieval from a central PC, without the need for cables or wiring networks.
The data collection process is always secure. Regular remote downloading of data provides a backup copy of information on the central PC that augments the data stored on each data logger. If the central PC becomes unavailable, the data collection process is unaffected as each data logger continues to operate independently from the network, supported by a 10 year battery.
The system uses spread spectrum RF technology and miniature transmitter-receivers to enable operators to interface with loggers as if they were connected through a conventional computer interface cable. Proprietary SmartQuery wireless technology automatically detects loggers within range of the host PC. The software automatically creates an itemized list of the data loggers nearby, complete with identifying descriptions and details. From there, data logger communications are possible just as if a physical connection existed. The standard RemoteLinc system uses omnidirectional antennas with a range of up to 500 ft in a typical environment. Optional high-gain line-of-sight antennas are available to accommodate ranges up to several miles.
A basic system consists of a wireless host module and a wireless logger module. The wireless base module connects to any windows-based PC through an available serial port. Each remote wireless logger module plugs into a data logger through the logger's existing interface cable connector.
Source: Veriteq Instruments Inc., 110-13799 Commerce Pkwy., Richmond, BC V6V 2N9.
System performs on-line sulfur analysis
This new 682-LS low sulfur analyzer allows users to remotely self-diagnose sulfur levels with an interface to control the system that allows constant monitoring.
Suited for petrochemical applications, the on-line analyzer also offers remote calibration and parameter verification.
The system is simple to operate and features a detection range of 0-30 ppm ±1ppm at 15 ppm.
It can be interfaced to serial highway and is capable of talking with any DCS, PLC system. It meets all industry standards and is Class I, Division I safety certified, the company points out.
Source: Spectro Analytical Instruments, 160 Authority Drive, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
Add-on expands machinery alignment system ability
This new DCU-100 computer interface and software module enables measurements from the company's Laser Microgage system to be recorded and analyzed on a PC or laptop.
The Laser Microgage is a laser transmitter and digital receiver system that is used for precision mechanical alignment of machinery and equipment. The DCU- 100 is the newest add-on module to the Laser Microgage system.
With the new module, mechanical alignments are made quicker, easier, and more precise, the firm notes. For preventive maintenance, data can now be logged, tracked, and trends established. The DCU-100 comes with software that works in the Windows environment, allowing users to record displacement measurements from 1/4 in. to as small as 0.00002 in. This software features a signal indicator enabling measurements to be taken over ranges from a few inches to 80 ft or more. The DCU-100 software is easily interfaced with popular spreadsheet programs allowing complete data analysis, plotting, and real time data logging to Excel.
Source: Pinpoint Laser Systems, 3 Graf Rd., Newburyport, MA 01950.
