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Fourier Systems

Fourier Systems. Industry Data Acquisition Solutions. Leaders in data acquisition solutions for multiple industries Operating in more than 50 countries through 80 distributors. Producing annually more than 400,000 products Localizing products into over 19 languages

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Fourier Systems

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  1. Fourier Systems Industry Data Acquisition Solutions

  2. Leaders in data acquisition solutions for multiple industries Operating in more than 50 countries through 80 distributors Producing annually more than 400,000 products Localizing products into over 19 languages Satisfying key customers including: NASA, Coca Cola, Nestle, Qantas Fourier Systems

  3. Fourier’s Competitive Advantage Product Advantages • Immediate ROI – Zero implementation and infrastructure costs • Quality – Greater number/variety of inputs, accuracy, memory and sampling rate • Flexible - Data transfer to any computing platform - PC, MAC and Palm • Independent monitoring - Immediate feedback via stand-alone graphic display • Intuitive, ease-of-use - Simple keypads, icon driven menus in loggers/software Company Advantages • 20 Years Experience - R&D knowledge-base, established markets and proven applications in 40 countries • Wireless Pioneers - in-house development (reducing cost & time to market) • Responsive - High R&D investment, quickly reacting to market needs • Low Pricing - Efficient operation and outsourced manufacturing

  4. Market Challenges • Complex and multiple environmental monitoring from within a single network • Strict storage and transport regulations for on-line monitoring (e.g. FDA and CFR) • Increased automated industrial processes and home automation • Growing need for low cost, portable data acquisition systems for medium and lower segment applications Existing methods of paper recording and electronic data loggers are not enough: • Room for human error • No centralized view & reporting system • No data analysis options • No predefined, centralized alarm system • Complex infrastructure and cabling

  5. "About 30% of the fruits and vegetables grown in India (40 million tons amounting to US$13 billion) get wasted annually due to gaps in the cold chain such as poor infrastructure, insufficient cold storage capacity, unavailability of cold storages in close proximity to farms, poor transportation infrastructure, etc." "About 30-35% of the losses can be reduced by transporting the freshly harvested fruits and vegetables in refrigerated containers“ Institute for Scientific and Technical Information – France Food Processing & Storage Example

  6. Fourier Industry Line MicroLite: Multi-tripTransport DataNet:Mesh Wireless ZigBee network MicroLog/PRO: Long-term General Data Logging DaqPRO:8-channel multi data acquisition

  7. 16-bit resolution data logging system Two internal sensors for temperature and humidity direct measurement and recording Four universal inputs for external sensors: PT-100, Thermocouple, 0-1 V, 0-50 mV, 4-20 mA, Dry Contact, Frequency and Pulse Counter DataNet: Hardware Data transmission from end-units to the central computer utilizes innovative ZigBee wireless telemetry protocol

  8. 80m (10-50m) 1 RC RP RP RP RP 800m (50-400m) DL DL DL 8 80m (10-50m) 1 DL DL 16 1 24 800m (50-400m) 80m (10-50) 1 DL 15 1 24 DataNet: Units and Distances USB Maximum 65,000 units in one network Distances are for Line Of Sight Practical distances in brackets ( )

  9. DL DL RC RP RP RP RP RP DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DataNet: Mesh Network USB

  10. DataNet: Short Range Repeater (SRR) • Additional mode for DNL910 and DNL920:Short Range Repeater (SRR), no need for H/W change • Data loggers can operate as ZigBee repeaters for short range (SRR), reducing network costs and increasing network robustness • Data loggers in SRR mode must be connected to AC at all times, as with all DNR900 units • SRR units can connect to 24 data loggers and 16 Repeaters (Repeaters can be DNR900, DNL920 & DNL910 in SRR mode)

  11. DL DL RC RP RP RP RP RP DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DataNet: Short Range Repeater (SRR) USB 80m (10-50m) 800m (50-400m) 80m (10-50m) 80m (10-50m) SRR 80m (10-50m) 80m (10-50) 80m (10-50) 80m (10-50) 80m (10-50) SRR

  12. DataNet: ZigBee Telemetry Protocol ZigBee wireless protocol: 2.4GHz license-free frequency RF Band • DataNet units can also serve as transmission repeaters to neighboring units. Creating a reliable mesh network of up to 65,000 nodes. Key ZigBee features include: • Reliable transmission, ensuring no data loss • Transmission range can be constantly expanded by adding nodes • Minimal costs due to wire-free infrastructure • Portable units facilitating easy deployment in various environments

  13. DataNet – Key Benefits 4 x recording channel inputs4-20 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-1 V, PT-100 2-wires, Thermocouple J, K and T, Dry Contact, Pulse Counter and Frequency (Input 4 only), user defined sensors. Outputs: Normal Open/Close, (Input 1 only), 12V Excitation Wirelessdata logging with no data loss Internal RH/Temp sensors Neighboring units Back-up, creating reliable network View up to 65,000 network units for long range monitoring Multiple alarms including SMS Operating keypads Storing up to 59,000 samples Worldwide license-free RF band Detailed 2-line LCD Screen Internal rechargeable 4.8V NiMH battery

  14. DataNet – Software • Multiple data display:Numeric, meter, or graph • On-line collected data retrieval and display in real-time • Map View displays all loggers’ location with the measured data • New sensor definition • Ability to read the defined sensor’s units on the logger’s display

  15. DataNet – Software (cont.) • Full calibration of the loggers via the software • Documentation and filing • Alarm levels displayed graphically • Export and import to and from spreadsheets • Analytical functions, for professional analysis of the collected data • Manual backup of calibration setting • Over-the-air firmware update

  16. DataNet – ZigBee Benefits • Creates a network automatically • Selects the least noisy channel • Self routing correction • Low power consumption • Data handshake

  17. DataNet – Software Real-time data in multiple displays with full data analysis Alarm level setup with e-mail & SMS notifications Reports profile manager: Alarms, Data, andEmail / SMS logs (Q3/09) Over-the-air firmware updates and calibration Map View displaying unit location and signal path

  18. DataNet – Crossing Alarm Thresholds S/W alarms: • Data logger changes color to red on Map View • Sensor changes color on sensor view • PC Screen Data logger alarm: • Unit audio alarm - buzzer • Normally Open/Close on Port 1 • Email to pre-defined contact/group list • SMS to pre-defined contact/group list

  19. Mini DataNet Units DNL808 – External 1 x NTC 10k sensor DNL810 – Internal rH and Temperature sensors DNL804 – 4-20 mA input (available Q3/09) DNR800 – Long range repeater, AC operated • Operate unit by one push button • 3-color LED indication • Units work on the same network as the DataNet units • Mini loggers can operate for 10 months on battery

  20. MicroLite – Hardware MicroLite: Portability and transport High functionality, multi-trip plug-in logging • IP68 Standards: Dustproof and waterproof tested • LCD numeric decimal point display - showing min/max and current values • Real-time, accurate historical data indicator • Long battery life and easily replaceable industry standard • Supports USB 2.0 interface enabling fast track communication • High resolution 16-bit (0.1 ºC) and high accuracy of 0.3 ºC • Large sample memory: Optional 8,000 or 16,000 samples • Fast sampling rate of once per second • Range -40 ºC to 80 ºC • Start sampling options: Magnet key, automatic and timer • Free full analysis downloadable software from Fourier Web pages • Fast automatic data download to graph, table, export to Excel • Built-in real-time clock and calendar

  21. MicroLab Lite Software • Analysis • Histogram • Statistics Setup • Output • Table view • Graph alarm • Excel export

  22. MicroLite – Case Study Company: Sea Star, Established in 1983 Ships highly perishable frozen seafood samples to brokers and customers across the United States. • Challenge: MicroLite data loggers are used to ensure that the proper amount of frozen gel packs for refrigeration must be used in each shipment. Too few would result in product spoilage, and too many would result in excessive air freight charges. • Requirements:A water resistant logger that is compact, accurate, low cost and easy-to-use. Data analysis software that could provide detailed analysis of the shipment from origin to destination, allowing Sea Star to optimize its shipping process. • Solution: MicroLite loggers provide accurate and reliable confirmation of temperatures during shipping, and result in substantial cost savings in air freight, refrigerant packs, and product loss. • Method:During packing of samples, a MicroLite logger is placed in the insulated shipping box with a postage-paid return envelope for its return to Sea Star after delivery. The logger is programmed to start when the courier arrives to pick up the package. Samples are recorded at 1 minute intervals during the overnight shipment. The logger is returned to Sea Star and the data is downloaded for analysis.

  23. DaqPRO – Hardware DaqPRO: Multi-purpose data acquisition • High-end data acquisition hand-held mobile solution • 8 channels each capable of measuring seven popular parameters • Setup on every port makes it viable for all industries • Stand-alone operation: Display and keyboard for field programming and analysis (graph/table) • Rechargeable 7.2V battery with over 500 charging cycles • High sampling rate – up to 4,000 samples/second • Large data storage 512 KB RAM • Fast communication channels: USB • Multiple logging storage of up to 100 sampling sessions • Scales readings into meaningful engineering units e.g. bar, ppm • Built-in clock and calendar keeps track of time and date for each data recording • On screen text editing to annotate collected data • Value for money – less than $130 per channel

  24. DaqPRO – Display DaqPRO provides truly independent data acquisition with full setup, data display and analysis all on the DaqPRO screen. Ideal for field on/off site monitoring Numeric and graphic displays Zoom and Marker Setup Notes

  25. DaqLab – Software Export to Excel Online graph and table view Export to Excel • Analysis Wizard • Scientific Functions • Statistics Sensor calibration Online logger setup

  26. DaqPRO – Case Study Company: American Honda Car Manufacturer Challenge: Honda technicians must travel to Manufacturers wishing to incorporate Honda engines into their own products. They must perform compatibility tests by monitoring different engine location operating temperatures. • Requirements: Simple, turn-key, independent, battery operated method for all offices and distributors across the US to record engine and operating temperatures. Data must be displayed and analyzed without connection to PC and without a high level of computer literacy. • Solution:DaqPRO is the product of choice for the General Purpose engine group of American Honda. To provide on-the-spot accurate and complete information. • Method: Technicians travel to the site and use 6 different scenarios on the DaqPRO when testing. Each one of these scenarios is a default setting. They will use the internal ambient temperature sensor in I/O-1 and anywhere from 2 to 5 type K thermocouples in the other inputs.

  27. 8 year legacy of customer satisfaction, reliability and application experience Up to 3 parameters: Temp, RH and external sensors Accurate, portable 8-bit (MicroLog) and 10-bit (MicroLog PRO) data loggers All data viewing, export, and printing is done via two function keys. View up to 30 days min/max history on LCD screen Water and dust proof (IP65/NEMA 4) Infrared communication to portable thermal printer Records months of data – up to 16,000 or 54,000 samples External sensors include: Temperature, pH, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V Current or Voltage inputs allow for connection with any industry standard sensors Sensor values are displayed in their own units on the LCD MicroLog: General data logging Two low-cost data loggers: Temperature and Temperature/RH PLUS external sensors MicroLog/MicroLog PRO Family Hardware

  28. MicroLab Software Export to Excel • Analysis • Mean kinetic temperature • Pasteurization • Histogram Daily download file management Graph annotations

  29. MicroLog Case Study Company: Exporter Greenwings and Wageningen Agro technologists Cut flowers exporter Holland to Japan Challenge: High temperature and humidity levels during worldwide export journeys of up to a week reduce quality and humidity causes botrytis • Requirements: Tracking and tracing system charting delivery from supplier to customer and determine where obstacles occur to enable proactive, preventative measures. • Solution: MicroLog humidity and temperature data logger monitor the journeys’ climate conditions and help structurally reduce quality loss of the flowers by developing a quality progress report. • Method:MicroLog data loggers are attached to the flowers, measuring temperature and humidity every 30 minutes. Upon arrival in Japan, the data loggers are removed by the customer and mailed back to Greenwings in attached envelops. The data on the data loggers is then uploaded via an internet site to a central database.

  30. DataNet – Products

  31. Fourier Systems Industry Products

  32. Thank you

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