Barix IP Control Solutions Monitor Power Substations Across Singapore
ZURICH, May 7 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Barionet devices allow operators to remotely monitor operations and security threats
Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, today announced the installation
of more than 1,000 Barix Barionet IP control devices to monitor power cabinets and substations throughout
Singapore.
Barix Barionet IP control products are network-enabled, remotely accessible devices ideal for automation
and monitoring applications in buildings, industrial and IT systems. The Barionets in the Singapore
operation are used to remotely monitor substation security and integrity by supervising doors and cabinets;
and to switch alarms and local control functions on and off. Barix TS temperature sensors are also used to
monitor the environmental condition of the cabinets. These readings and notifications allow operators to react
quickly in the event of impending or actual equipment failures and security threats.
The Barionets were supported and delivered by Avanca Technologies, the exclusive Barix distributor in
Singapore; and installed by system integrator Willowglen Services, also of Singapore. According to Mr.
Cheong, Manager of Willowglen Services, the Barionets provided a reliable, low-cost solution with exceptional
performance for remotely monitoring critical power systems in the field. Most of the Barionets are exposed to
harsh conditions, including many indoor installations without air conditioning, and some open air locations that
offer limited protection from the elements.
"The very compact design of the Barionet makes it very easy to install the device in any kind of cabinet, and
it is extremely reliable in harsh environments with limited or no air conditioning," said Mr. Cheong. "The
Barionet is also very proactive compared to industrial controllers that simply wait for the server to collect
readings instead of immediately forwarding that information."
The Barionets are connected to D-Link or Linksys 3G routers for IP connectivity, sharing the connection with
other IP-based equipment such as cameras.
"Barix control devices are now installed around the world under very challenging conditions, including all
seven continents. The Barionet family has proven extremely reliable in all types of climates, whether in
Antarctica, the deserts in the Middle East, Hawaii or here in Singapore," said Johannes Rietschel, CEO and
Founder of Barix AG. "This specific project has put more than 1,000 Barionets into service, and has become
one of our 100 largest installations globally."
SOURCE: Barix, Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Galante,
+1-570-425-2315,
briang@pipecomm.com,
for Barix, Inc.
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