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Satamatics launch micro-telemetry technology
Posted: 16 October 2003
Satamatics launches its SAT 101 miniature satellite terminal
for cost-effective micro-telemetry and security monitoring
Satamatics, the operator of global satellite-based telematics information
services, launched its SAT 101 miniature satellite terminal.
The new micro-telemetry terminal offers built-in data processing
capability, and is an integral part of end-to-end solutions for
the oil and gas industries requiring local and global connectivity.
With extensive interfacing facilities, the SAT 101 can be linked
to multiple sensors and incorporated into numerous application-specific
solutions, ranging from pipeline cathodic protection monitoring
systems and remote valve control, to lone worker security.
Satamatics' micro-telemetry services combine data gathering, processing,
delivery and end-user presentation into single, low-cost solutions.
With the SAT 101 terminal at the remote end, the information is
delivered direct to any desktop or laptop via an Internet connection
- solving problems of remote access in difficult terrain, providing
centralised control of multiple installations, and reducing the
frequency of field maintenance and inspection visits.
“The launch of our SAT 101 terminal reinforces our position
at the leading edge of the telematics industry. It is the key element
in expanding our market to address the widest possible range of
applications, maximising our customer base across the oil and gas
companies themselves, as well as their outsourced contractors. The
product's design concept has been focused from the outset on providing
the maximum flexibility for our customers, while offering very low
operating costs and demonstrating highly significant savings at
many levels. The SAT 101 is an integral part of our service, which
provides seamless coverage across the world's continents and oceans,
and includes delivery of status reports via easy-to-use display
interfaces, accessible via standard web browsers.” said Peter
Chisholm, CEO of UK-based Satamatics.
Solutions that incorporate the SAT 101 can be deployed individually,
or integrated into comprehensive monitoring and control networks.
The production output of remote wells can be checked remotely, the
effectiveness of cathodic protection systems can be monitored at
multiple locations along a pipeline, to give early indications of
corrosion, while valves, motors and timers can also be controlled
and monitored remotely. Pipeline problems, identified in a pigging
operation for example, can also be addressed by using the SAT 101's
built-in GPS receiver to track the location of the pig. Additionally,
the ultra-compact dimensions of the SAT 101 and its low power consumption
make it suitable for use by individual personnel, particularly for
lone-worker security, with the system transmitting regular location
reports, as well as alert messages in emergency situations.
Remotely programmable, the SAT 101 will automatically transmit
reports at selected intervals, while also sending data when a condition
has been met or exceeded. For example, when a particular parameter
value has been reached - such as a voltage level, fluid level in
a tank, or pressure value in a pipe - or even when an access door
has been opened. Incorporating a GPS receiver for its location reporting
function, the SAT 101 consumes minimal power for long-term unattended
operation, powered from its dedicated battery pack, a local mains
supply or vehicle, or a solar panel. It can be interfaced to a variety
of external sensors and systems, and can be configured as an expandable
8-channel data measuring and transmitting device.
The SAT 101 terminal's ultra-compact dimensions assist with its
unobtrusive installation, and it is supplied complete with a sophisticated,
low-profile antenna, which maintains satellite contact down to very
low elevation angles. This ensures that full advantage can be taken
of the satellite footprints, out to the extremes of their coverage,
to ensure effective service availability throughout the world.
About Satamatics Ltd
Satamatics' worldwide telematics services provide the critical enabling
technology for fleet management, asset tracking and tracing, controlling
and monitoring remote sites, and for security applications and for
personnel safety. Headquartered in the UK, Satamatics works with
Application Service Providers around the world to develop and deploy
end-to-end service solutions across the world's ocean regions and
landmasses.
Satamatics' global service provides seamless coverage throughout
the world, and includes access to the company's international network
of satellite gateways and data handling centres. It operates completely
independently of terrestrial-based infrastructures, such as cell-phone
or radio networks, avoiding their limitations of range or availability.
The service utilises the Inmarsat system of geostationary satellites,
to ensure maximum quality of service, with the fastest message delivery
times.
Satamatics Ltd is part of the Richtec plc group of companies, which
is active across a range of communications, electronics and process
control technologies, with annual revenues in excess of £25
million. (For more information, please see: www.satamatics.com)
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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