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Inside this issue >Industry news in brief 02Experts in the field 03Insider intelligence 03

Traffic Cables 043M Cold Shrink 05Case Study:High Speed Data Communications 06

Article: The costs of poor power quality 08Test Equipment Solutions 10 Case Study: Rail Signalling 12Industrial Networking Solutions 13 Cybertec Dual SIM Din Rail 3G Router 14

Article: Using Wireless for Video Surveillance 15

Case Study: Digital Signage for Wayfinding 18Fibre Optic Video and Data for PTZ Cameras 19

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State-of-the-Art Communications for Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

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Upcoming events >SpinetiX Digital Signage Training Melbourne > 15th August

Mobotix Sales, Planning & Installation Seminar Sydney > 21st August & Melbourne > 7th August

Mobotix Starter Seminar Sydney > 22nd August & Melbourne > 8th August

Mobotix Basic Seminar Sydney > 23-24 August & Melbourne > 9-10 August

Fibre Optic Submarine Cables Connect Curtis Island Gas Plants.

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Voscom fibre transmission systems now available at Madison

VOSCOM specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced fibre optic transmission systems. Products and solutions are offered for transmission of Video, Audio, Data, and IP, based on innovative, open technology platforms.

“By partnering with Voscom, Madison is ready to meet the growing need to transport signals over greater distances” stated Ken Kyle, General Manager for Broadcast and Audio Visual. “Using fibre to transmit video, audio and data is fast becoming common practice given the limitations of traditional copper cabling. The Voscom range is well suited to us with our cross-over into the commercial AV and Security markets. We see this product range as a great fit.”

For more information on the Voscom range or other innovative AV solutions, contact a Madison Audio Visual specialist on 1800 00 77 80 or at av@madisontech.com

Madison Technologies has been awarded the communications fibre optic cable network contract for the pipeline infrastructure on the Narrows Crossing Pipeline Project (NCPP).

Commissioned by MC (QCLNG) JV, Madison will provide the backbone communications cable network and associated passive equipment which will run the length of the Narrows Crossing. The crossing project consists of a 42 inch gas pipeline & fibre optic cable crossing the marine channel, mangrove creeks and intertidal mudflats between the export header pipeline and the main gas plants on Curtis Island.

The submarine communications cable will be laid on the sea bed between land-based stations and will carry telecommunication and data signals across the Narrows to monitor the gas flow and the remote control of critical equipment and infrastructure such as emergency shutdown valves.

These pipelines will carry Coal Seam Gas from gas fields in central Queensland to the export facility on Curtis Island. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2012. The first delivery of LNG from the plant is scheduled for 2014.

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Rail Connect Communications Technology Magazine

Today’s rail operators and rolling stock manufacturers require integration and interoperability in their communications infrastructure to meet market demands for greater traffic density, improved passenger services, safe operations and lower operating costs. This can be achieved using modern communications resources.

Rail Connect details the Madison range of rail communications infrastructure solutions, sourced from our network of world leading partners and delivered to customers with our expert pre and post sales technical support.

Call 1800 72 79 79 to request your copy of the Rail Connect Magazine from Madison.

Voscom Video over Fibre Transmitter More on page 15 >

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The Madison Cabling & Connectivity team in Queensland has recently undergone some modification, with three key appointments made across management and sales.

Tony Hawes has been promoted to State Sales Manager – Cabling & Connectivity. Tony has worked closely with Madison customers for over five years, bringing his expertise and know-how to big name projects across Queensland. “Tony has been instrumental in the success of the Cabling & Connectivity division in Queensland and we are pleased to promote him to State Sales Manager,” said Kevin Chambers, General Manager Cabling & Connectivity.

Jason Brazil has been appointed as Account Manager/Major Projects - Cabling & Connectivity. Jason brings with him an extensive project and planning background, as well as expert knowledge of cabling, connectivity and structured solutions. Jason is the primary contact for Madison customers in Brisbane South and from Mackay to Cairns and can be reached directly on 0400 102 570.

Scott Wilson is the most recent addition to the team, bringing a technical background in fibre optics and structured cabling for the AV, Electrical and Security markets, as well as broad experience working for electrical and data wholesalers. Scott is the primary contact for

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Key appointments bring expert knowledge & experience to QLD Cabling & Connectivity division

Madison expands into Test & Measurement

For more information on Test & Measurement or our Calibration Services call 1300 788 956.

Madison Technologies is proud to announce the acquisition of test and measurement specialists, Test Equipment Solutions.

Queensland based Test Equipment Solutions represents and distributes quality test and measurement brands such as Fluke, Yokogawa, Rohde & Schwarz and Hameg in addition to providing electrical and electronic calibration services for the electrical, broadcast, optical, cellular, HVAC and defence industries.

“This acquisition means that Madison customers can access a complete range of test, measurement and calibration solutions and services for the electrical, broadcast, optical, cellular, HVAC and defence industries” David Redfern, Madison Managing Director said, “and TES customer can access the Madison range of expert advice, products and solutions for the cabling, networking, wireless and audio visual arenas.”

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The full TES team of six people, including three products specialists, support staff and a calibration manager, has joined the Madison team at the Brisbane head office as of July 1st 2012. “We wouldn’t be able to offer the quality technical and product support in test and measurement without the team from TES,” David Redfern said, “Their knowledge of customer needs and their industry is truly expert.”

For information on Test and Measurement or electrical and electronic calibration services, call the Madison Test and Measurement team on 1300 788 956. To see a full TES range of test and measurement products go to www.madisontech.com.au/tes

Madison customers from Brisbane North to Rockhampton and can be reached on 0400 060 372.

Be it tight deadlines or complex projects, Madison’s Cabling & Connectivity team is on hand to assist in making your project come together on time and on budget.

Paul Redley, Scott Wilson, QLD State Sales Manager Tony Hawes and Jason Brazil

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Inside >Garland Traffic Cables

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Getting the green light on traffic cabling

Unnoticed by most drivers, the traffic signalling system and associated cabling are a complex and hard working essential part of every traffic light signalling configuration we see out on our roads every day.

There are three types of cable used in all traffic signal installations: multicore power cables, vehicle detector feeder cable and vehicle detector loop cable. The vehicle detector loop detects vehicles and activates the signalling system. The detector loop is connected to the feeder cable via jointing methods that keep the connection protected from environmental elements, as well as wear and tear.

Getting the Green LightIncreased pressures on suppliers and installation companies to lower their costs can have a direct impact on the quality of the job. In order to ensure that traffic signalling system installations are completed to a certain standard, State Road Departments certify a number of electrical

contractors for traffic signalling system installations.

Madison Technologies is a supplier of high quality traffic-specific cables and associated networking technologies that assist in the creation of advanced and intelligent traffic systems. According to the company’s Victorian State Manager Brad Liddle, each State Road Authority has particular standards and approved cables that they specify for approved electrical contractors to install. “Garland cables, for example, has recently been certified for traffic signalling installations by VIC Roads. This means that VIC Roads certified electrical contractors are approved to use Garland multicore signalling power cables, Garland feeder cables, and Garland loop detector cables in any traffic signalling installation throughout Victoria,” he says.

“In maintaining a certain standard of both contractor and cable, VIC Roads ensures that the each installation is performed consistently and effectively.”

Brad also explains that “due to the critical nature of traffic light networks and systems and the often harsh environments they are installed into, the reliability and quality of the cable is critical.”

“Traffic cables approved for install need to be hard wearing to cope with specific environmental factors. Both the cables and networking technology used, need to be rugged and reliable to withstand the environmental conditions and extreme temperatures seen in underground and outdoor installations.”

Operating traffic lights are taken for granted by every driver, however, there is no question that under the bitumen, there is a complex signalling system and associated cabling working hard to keep these critical systems running.

Garland Traffic Cables

Garland offers a complete range of cables for traffic signal management. Below is an example of our range. For more information please give us a call on 1800 66 99 99.

Application Part Number Description

Loop Detector MC7051XLPE 1 Core, 7/0.5mm, 16 AWG with a Black UV Stabilised XLPE Sheath

Feeder Cables MC7052FSTD 1 Pair, 7/0.5mm, 16 AWG with a Black 4V-75 PVC Outer Sheath

Multicore Signalling Power Cables

MCC19*TRAFFICUV 19 Core with an Orange 5V-90 PVC UV Resistant Sheath

MCC29*TRAFFICICUV 29 Core with an Orange 5V-90 PVC UV Resistant Sheath

MCC51*TRAFFICUV 51 Core with an Orange 5V-90 PVC UV Resistant Sheath

Note: Available in other configurations to suit state approvals.

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Inside >3M Cold Shrink

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3M Low Voltage Cold Shrink Solutions No heat, no flames or special tools.

Over 25 years ago, 3M pioneered cold shrink technology. Since then, field use and laboratory analysis have repeatedly proven its merits and reliability. The secret of every 3M Cold Shrink component lies right inside it, in the form of a plastic coil. After the component has been placed over the joint or cable end, the inner spiral is pulled out. The insulating tube then contracts from its pre-stretched size and shrinks onto the cable, exerting permanent radial pressure for the lifetime of the joint or termination.

Modern cable design deploys XLPE materials. These areeasily damaged by the flame needed when using a heatshrink product. Besides risking cable integrity, heat-shrink requires careful application of the flame on all sides to avoid penetration of moisture or contaminant: It often has no built in stress control element, may require the need for special site permits, needs the parts to cool down before energising and can be difficult to use in enclosed areas. All this leads to a longer installation time and a greater potential for failure at installation, or at an early stage of the life cycle. Cold Shrink for 1kV Splices

3M 8420 and 8440 Series Cold Shrink Tubes are open-ended, rubber sleeves which are factory expanded and assembled onto removable plastic cores. The core is removed after the tube has been positioned for installation over an inline connection, coupling, or termination; allowing the tube to shrink and form a water-resistant seal. The tube is made from EPDM (8420) or silicone (8440) rubber. Originally developed for insulation applications in the electric utility industry, 3M Cold Shrink Tubes can be used in a variety of industrial, communications, transportation, military and commercial applications.

Cold Shrink End Caps

The 3M Cold Shrink EC-Series End Caps environmentallyseal and mechanically protect exposed cable ends using notools, mastics or tapes. Whether in transit from the manufacturer, stored in the cable yard, or in process in a trench, your cable ends are protected from exposure to moisture, contamination and corrosion.

Features

• Simple, tool free installation• Accommodates a wide range of cable sizes• No torches or heat required• Seals tight and retains its resilience and pressure• Excellent wet electrical properties• Water resistant; meets the requirements of ANSIC119.1• No mastic or tape required to seal• Resists fungus, acids, alkalies and ozone

Applications

• Primary electrical insulation for all solid dielectric (rubber and plastic) insulated wire and cable splicing rated to 1000 volts.

• Physical protection and moisture sealing for high-voltage, air-insulated connectors and lugs such as spacer cable and lug connections to bus bar.

• Relocation of service.• Dig-in and sheath repairs.• Environmental sealing for communication and other non-

electrical applications.

3MTM Cold Shrink Technology

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Inside >Case Study - High Speed Data Communications

State of the Art Communications for Hamer Hall

Advancements in theatre, audio and stage technology mean that venues, concert halls and performing arts centres are able to create and deliver a superior level of acoustic and visual performance.

The $135.8 million dollar Hamer Hall redevelopment includes a state-of-the art integrated networking, data/voice communications, audio/video, A/V control and building management system that will ultimately service indoor and outdoor broadcasts and events.

Engineering services firm Aurecon was commissioned to complete the Hamer Hall redevelopment works. Aurecon consulted with Madison to determine the best fit for an advanced data communications cabling and audio cable network that would form the backbone support for high tech theatre equipment, voice, video and data communications as well as automation technologies.

Via Aurecon, the electrical contracting service was awarded to Electrical and Communications contractors, PSG (Pacific Services Group) Electrical Solutions.

The Technical Challenge

Hamer Hall required a reliable structured cabling solution that could provide high speed networking for all the data and communications, audio visual, broadcast, and automation technology on one network.

The bandwidth capacity needed to be such that essential communications and automation technology as well as audio visual equipment for public and function spaces, multimedia displays and broadcasting facilities would be catered for, both now and well into the future.

The Solution

Madison provided an end to end fibre and Ethernet cabling and connectivity package designed specifically to provide Hamer Hall with a comprehensive, integrated structured cabling system that offered flexibility, interoperability and ease of maintenance .

The connectivity package included the following:

• Fibre connectivity components comprising rack-mount Patch Panels, Patch Cords, Splice Cassettes, Splice Holders, Pigtails, Breakout trays and cables, indoor and outdoor riser cable, Adaptors and Connectors.

• The voice backbone is a copper based Belden system comprised of 50-pair Category 3 cables.

• Audio connectivity components comprising Belden audio and speaker cable, audio snake cable, instrumentation and control cables, underground RG-6 video and audio cable and Neutrik IP65 outdoor rated connectors.

• Copper connectivity products comprising Cat. 5E

Project Overview

Hamer Hall opened in 1982 as the Melbourne Concert Hall on a site with an illustrious cultural history. In 2011, a Master plan was determined for the Southbank Cultural Precinct Redevelopment. The purpose of the redevelopment is to create a world renowned state-of-the-art facility that would secure Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s cultural capital for years to come. The first stage of the plan consists of a revitalisation of Hamer Hall and its surrounds.

The final outcome will deliver significantly improved amenities with new stairs, escalators and lifts, better disabled access; new, expanded foyer spaces, improved acoustics, new auditorium seating, ‘cutting edge’ staging systems and technology; a spectacular new outlook to the city, and new connections to St Kilda Road and the Yarra River.

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Inside >Case Study - High Speed Data Communications

Patch Panels and Cat. 6A 48 Port 1RU High Density Patch Panels, Patch Leads and 50 km of R&M Cat. 6A 4pr Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable as well as the R&M Cat. 6A ISO Jack, cable management, racks and communications cabinets, Ethernet switching and face plates.

This project was the first of its kind in Australia to use the Cat. 6A ISO Jack from R&M, which allows for 10 Gigabit plus Ethernet, and results in a longer life for the cabling infrastructure.

The R&M Cat. 6A ISO Jack is the only module with automatic cutting without a tool which leads to fast, easy termination and consistent results. The small form factor enables high density applications while maintaining backward compatibility with a full range of patch panels and most outlets.

The Benefits

PSG Electrical Solutions was able to source the comprehensive cabling solution from one location, minimising the number of suppliers and creating a streamlined and effective way of sourcing goods.

The use of the Cat. 6A ISO Jack from R&M provided a compact high density solution. The modular 48 port 1RU panel is the most innovative solution on the market, utilising half the rack space of a traditional solution without compromising performance quality. This was proven during the testing phase with the R&M Cat. 6A network receiving the highest test

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results of any R&M installation over the past 12 months in Asia Pacific.

The solution provided by Madison is state-of-the-art, designed to excel at the initial bandwidth required by Hamer Hall and cope well with any future bandwidth requirements.

The solution was easy to install, saving PSG Electrical Solutions valuable time and cost on the installation.

High Density: New 48 Port Patch Panels

The new HD panel packs 48 ports into a single compact unit in the 19’’ rack. That means less room is used up for cabling and a larger number of active components fit into the cabinet. The HD panel can be fitted with both unshielded and shielded copper cabling or also with fibre optic cabling. For copper connections, R&M recommends the current Cat.6A module in the shielded and unshielded versions. LC and MPO/MTP adapters are both suitable for fiber optic cabling. The HD panel therefore provides a foundation for building modern high-performance data networks operated with 10 and 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet.

Contractor: End User:

The HD panel is scalable. Users can start with a 24-port version and gradually retrofit as needed. The basic version is shortened at the rear, making it suitable for narrow racks and distributors installed in raised floors. There is an additional cover plate for the standard version to protect fibre optic cables. Shielded modules are automatically grounded in the course of installation.

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Productivity is the key to survival in today’s globally competitive environment. When the basic inputs to production including time, labour, and materials are considered there isn’t much room for optimisation. Organisations operate 24 hours per day, labour is costly and choice of materials is limited, which means every company must use automation to gain more output from the same inputs, or perish.

Organisations that rely on automation need to ensure continuous operation. Power quality problems can cause processes and equipment to malfunction or shut down and the consequences can range from interrupted production to complete work stoppage.

Obviously, power quality is critical. The interdependence of various systems adds layers of complexity to power quality issues. An organisation’s computers might be fine, but if a network is down then email and other critical applications might not work. Likewise a manufacturing process might be operating correctly, but if the HVAC shuts down then production must stop. Mission-critical systems exist throughout most facilities and power quality problems can bring any one of these to a grinding halt at any time. And that will usually be at the worst possible time.

Most power quality problems originate inside a facility. They may be due to problems with:• installation – improper grounding, improper routing or

undersized distribution• operation – equipment operated outside of design

parameters• mitigation – improper shielding or lack of power factor

correction• maintenance – deteriorated cable insulation or

grounding connections.

Measuring power quality costs Power quality problems make their effects felt in three general areas – downtime, equipment problems and energy costs. Downtime To quantify system downtime costs, you need to know two things:• the revenue per hour your system produces• the costs of production.

Organisations must also consider the business process:• Is it a continuous, fully utilised process, for example

a refinery? • Must the product be consumed when produced, for

example a power plant? • Can customers instantly switch to an alternative if the

product is not available, for example a credit card? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then lost revenue is difficult or impossible to recover. If organisations can’t deliver there is a risk that customers may switch to a source that can.

Equipment problems Exact costs are hard to quantify, because organisations are dealing with many variables. Organisations may be faced with problems such as whether a motor really failed from excess harmonics or from some other cause or whether a machine in a production line is producing scrap because variations in the power supply are causing variations in machine performance.

To get the correct answers, organisations need to do two things:• troubleshoot to the root cause• determine the actual costs.

Energy costs To reduce an organisations power bill, consumption patterns need to be recorded and the system and load timing adjusted to reduce one or more of the following.• Actual power (kWh) usage.• Power factor penalties.• A peak demand charge structure

The costs of poor power quality By Henk van Velze, Fluke Australia

Here’s an example. A factory is making plastic webbing that must be of uniform thickness. Operators consistently report high scrap rates in the late afternoon. The machine speed variances can be directly traced to low voltage caused by heavy HVAC loads. The operations manager calculates the net scrap costs are $3,000 per day. That’s the revenue cost of the low voltage. But, don’t forget other costs, such as those identified for downtime.

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Until now, capturing the cost of energy waste caused by power quality issues was a task for the most expert engineers. The cost of waste could only be calculated by serious number crunching, a direct measurement of the waste and monetisation was not possible. With the patented algorithms used by some power quality analysers, waste caused by common power quality issues such as harmonics and unbalance can be measured directly.

By inputting the cost of energy in to the instrument the cost is directly calculated.

Organisations can reduce power usage by eliminating inefficiencies in their distribution systems. Inefficiency sources include:• high neutral currents due to unbalanced loads and triplen

harmonics• heavily loaded transformers, especially those serving

non-linear loads. Old motors, old drives and other motor-related issues

• highly distorted power, which may cause excessive heating in the power system.

Organisations can avoid power factor penalties by correcting for power factor. Generally this involves installing correction capacitors. But, first correct for distortion on the system —capacitors can present low impedance to harmonics and installing inappropriate PF correction can result in resonance or burned out capacitors. Consult a power quality engineer before correcting PF if harmonics are present.

Organisations can reduce peak demand charges by managing peak-loading. Unfortunately, many organisations overlook a major component of this cost, which is the effect of poor power quality on peak power usage, and underestimate overpayments.

To determine the real costs of peak-loading, organisations need to know three things:1. “normal” power usage2. “clean power” power usage3. peak-loading charge structure.

By eliminating power quality problems, organisations reduce the size of the peak demands and the base from which they start. By using load management, organisations can control when specific equipment operates and thus how the loads “stack on top of each other.”• For example, a building averages 515 kWh and the peak-

load is 650 kWh. Add load management to move some loads around so that fewer loads stack on top of each other at once and the new peak-load will rarely go beyond 595 kWh.

Saving money with PQNow that the costs of poor power quality have been tallied,ways to eliminate these costs need to be considered.

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Useful kilowatts (power available)

Reactive (unusable) power

Kilowatts made unusable by unbalance issues

Kilowatts made unusable by harmonics

Neutral current

Total cost of wasted kilowatt hours

The following steps can assist organisations in eliminating the costs of poor power quality.

• Examine design. Determine how the system can best support processes and what infrastructure is needed to prevent failure. Verify circuit capacity before installing new equipment. Re-check critical equipment after configuration changes.

• Comply with standards. For example, examine the grounding system for compliance with IEEE-142. Examine the power distribution system for compliance with IEEE-141.

• Examine power protection. This includes lightning protection, transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) and surge suppression. Are these properly specified and installed?

• Get baseline test data on all loads. This is the key to predictive maintenance and it lets organisations spot emerging problems.

• Question mitigation. Mitigating power quality problems includes correction, for example grounding repair and coping, for example K-rated transformers. Consider power conditioning and backup power.

• Review maintenance practices. Is testing followed up with corrective actions? Conduct periodic surveys at critical points, for example, check neutral to ground voltage and ground current on feeders and critical branch circuits. Conduct infrared surveys of distribution equipment. Determine root causes of failures to prevent recurrences.

• Use monitoring. Can voltage distortions be seen before they overheat motors? Can transients be tracked? If power monitoring is not installed it will be difficult to see a problem coming but the downtime it causes can’t be missed.

At this point, an organisation will need to determine the costs of prevention and remediation and then compare those to the costs of poor power quality. Organisations can then justify the investment needed to fix the power quality problems. Undertaking power quality testing and monitoring in-house is surprisingly affordable and will always cost less than downtime.

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R&S®ZVH Cable and Antenna Analyser

The R&S®ZVH is a rugged, handy cable and antenna analyser, designed for use in the field. Its low weight and simple operation make it indispensable for anyone who needs an efficient measuring instrument outdoors for the installation and maintenance of antenna systems.

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Fluke Digital Multimeters

The NEW Fluke 27 II and 28 II digital multimeters define a new standard for operating in harsh conditions with the features and accuracy to troubleshoot most electrical problems. Both meters have IP 67 (waterproof and dustproof) rating, MSHA approvals, extended operating temperature range of -15 °C to +55 °C (for up to 20 minutes) and 95 % humidity, and have been designed and tested to withstand a 3 metre drop. The new Fluke 20 Series Multimeters are built to work in the toughest environments. Features

• IP 67 waterproof & dustproof protection, completely sealed for use in harsh environments

• Designed to withstand 3 metre drop (with holster) • Hi resolution 20,000 count display mode (28 II) • Built in thermometer conveniently allows you to take temperature

readings without having to carry a separate instrument (28 II) • Backlit keypad buttons allow for easy visibility in lowlit areas • Large display digits and 2 level bright white backlight for

increased visibility • Reversible holster for added protection when not in use • Withstands hazardous 8,000 volt spikes caused by load switching

and faults on industrial circuits and complies with second edition IEC and ANSI electrical safety standards

• Long battery life (800 hours)

• Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz or 8 GHz • 100 dB (typ.) dynamic range for filter and antenna isolation

measurements • Built-in DC voltage supply (bias) for active components such as

amplifiers • Power meter option • Saving of measurement results on SD memory card or USB

memory stick • Easy operation with user-configurable test sequences (wizard) • Easy-to-replace Li-ion battery for up to 4.5 h of operation • Rugged, splash-proof housing for rough work in the field • Easy handling due to low weight (3 kg with battery) and easy-to-

reach function keys

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Hameg Oscilloscopes

The oscilloscope is the most important measuring instrument for the characterisation of signals in the time domain. HAMEG Instruments offers the most comprehensive portfolio for the diverse areas of application in industry, handcraft, science, education, training, and service as well as the private sector. In addition to their innovative DSO’s (Digital Storage Oscilloscopes) and MSO’s (Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes) the purely Analog Oscilloscope HM400 with the classical CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) also available.

350MHz 2 (4) Channel Digital Oscilloscope Features

• 4GSa/s real time, 50GSa/s random sampling, low noise flash A/D converter • 4MPts memory, memory zoom up to 100,000:1 • MSO (Mixed Signal Opt. HO3508 [HO3516]) with 8 [16] logic channels • Serial bus trigger and hardware accelerated decode incl. List View, I2C, SPI, UART/RS-232,

CAN, LIN (optional) • Automatic search for user defined events • Pass/Fail test based on masks • Vertical sensitivity 1mV/div., offset control ±0.2...±20V • 12div. x-Axis display range, 20div. y-Axis display range (VirtualScreen) • Trigger modes: Slope, Video, Pulsewidth, Logic, Delayed, Event • 6 digit counter, Automeasurement: max. 6 parameters incl. Statistic, Formula Editor,

Ratiocursor, FFT: 64kPts • Crisp 16.5cm (6.5”) TFT VGA display, DVI output • Lowest noise fan • 3 x USB for mass storage, printer and remote control optional IEEE-488 (GPIB) or Ethernet/USB

For more information, call the Madison Test & Measurement team on 1800 98 88 87 or via email calibration@madisontech.com.au

Regular maintenance and calibration is essential to keeping your Test & Measurement instruments working within manufacturer’s specifications.

Madison Test & Measurement delivers a calibration and complete asset management service for a wide range of Electrical and Electronic testing instruments, including Multimeters, Clamp meters, Insulation Testers, Multifunction Testers, Optical Tacho, Oscilloscopes as well as Process Meters and Calibrators.

Our specialist, Calibration Manager Alex Gregoran, is on hand to ensure all your Test & Measurement instruments are calibrated to the manufacturer’s procedures or specifications.

Madison offers calibration traceable to the National Measurement Institute of Australia, or equivalent international standards.

Specialist Instrumentation Calibration Service

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KiwiRail Network, the New Zealand railways infrastructure owner/operator, is currently overseeing a major upgrade of the Auckland metropolitan rail network which will culminate in the delivery of a high capacity, double track, electrified railway, complemented with a state of the art signalling and train control system.

The Technical Challenge

The solution would need to comply with the specific network requirements and environmental conditions along the network as follows:

• The existing trackside communications 9.5 inch rack enclosures were only 6 rack units in height, which meant that any solution provided would need to fit within the size constraints and be rail certified for temperature and vibration as well as ruggedised to withstand the environmental conditions along the route.

• Invensys required a DIN Rail mounted Layer Three Ethernet Switch and a Layer Three Industrial Ethernet Router for their communications backbone that would give redundant support and networking capability for their centralised signalling system.

• The signalling system along the track would communicate with the main processor via a fibre optic cable network. A Fibre Optic Break-Out Tray (FOBOT) needed to be manufactured to fit within the 9.5 inch rack.

• The switch and router needed to be fibre compatible to ensure reliable connection without additional equipment such as converters.

• The solution needed to provide security and integrity for the network. Kiwi Rail was running VPN tunnels for high level network security. The solution would need to adapt to this technology.

The Solution

Madison proposed the Westermo Lynx+ Managed Ethernet Switch with the Westermo Operating System (WeOS). The WeOS enables the Layer Three Ethernet Switch to provide both static and dynamic routing, thereby meeting the requirement for a compact switch and router solution. The compact Lynx+ is the smallest Layer Three Switch available on the market and in this instance, could provide both the redundant support and the networking capability needed whilst keeping within the size limitations of the existing wayside cabinets. Designed for use in industrial applications, the Lynx+ has no moving parts, a robust metal DIN rail housing, is EN50121-4 accredited for railway trackside applications and rated for operating temperatures of -40 to 70°C. The Lynx+ also delivers advanced functionality for VLANs with support for up to 64 virtual networks. This, combined with Layer 3 protocols, allows for unprecedented levels of network security.

The Lynx+ provides network redundancy on a routing level with VRRP, firewall, NAT, port forwarding and IPSec-encrypted VPN’s as well as support for SNMPv3, VLAN DPD and IMGP Snooping; giving the signalling network the security it needs to maintain the safety and integrity of the signalling system and ensure that the signals are at the right phase at the right time.

photo courtesy of KiwiRail

Redundancy & Network Capability in Rail Signalling

Project Overview

Invensys were commissioned by KiwiRail Network to provide the signalling works as a part of the $500 million Auckland Metropolitan Resignalling Project. The new signalling system from Invensys replaces nearly all of the existing signalling equipment including; signals, train detection, point machines, interlocking, communications infrastructure and control systems (Burton, 2010).

Invensys approached Madison Technologies to recommend and supply backbone network technology for the signalling and communications systems.

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Madison’s Research and Design team were tasked with the design and manufacture of a sliding draw FOBOT that would suit the cabinet requirements. Madison’s Design Engineer, Richard Anderson, worked with the Invensys engineers to ensure the FOBOT would fit within the specifications of the cabinet. A prototype was then designed and produced for testing on site.

Invensys determined that the Lynx+ and the Madison FOBOT were the best option for the application, at which point Madison provided equipment for evaluation and testing with the existing equipment. Madison also provided post sales technical support throughout this process.

Prior to dispatch, Madison’s Technical Support Engineers lab tested each unit to ensure it would work out in the field, saving on installation time for the integrators. During the initial installation, any glitches or issues that arose were dealt with immediately by both the Madison Technical Support team and Westermo’s Research and Design team, located in Sweden.

The Benefits Madison was able to provide a solution to multiple technical issues facing Invensys. This ability to research and design a solution that would meet the particular demands of the project allowed Invensys to streamline their suppliers and processes.

The speed and availability of high level technical support from Madison and Westermo Technical Support Engineers as well as the pre-delivery lab testing of equipment ensured that project downtimes were limited and implementation costs were kept down during the installation phase.

The FOBOT was built and designed specifically for this project; therefore Invensys could be confident that the solution would ensure future modular ability within their signalling cabinet as the project progresses.

The Lynx+ has now been standardised across the network and as the project is rolled out across New Zealand, Invensys isable to order and install with assurance that the stock will be lab tested prior to despatch.

For more information on our range of Industrial Networking Solutions, contact a Madison Networking specialist on 1800 72 79 79.

Westermo Lynx+

Switch and Router one box Solution Lynx+ is an Ethernet switch with an enhanced set of functions for advanced layer 2 switching as well as layer 3 routing. Static and dynamic routing is possible and the most widely used routing protocols, OSPFv2 and RIPv1/v2 are supported. OSPFv2 and RIPv1/v2. Lynx+ has a wide range of Layer 3 network features for improved security such as VRRP, NAT, Port Forward, Firewall, IPSec VPN etc. Features includes: • Made Easy and secure configuration – Web config

and CLI Future-proof feature rich software platform – WeOS

• Exstensive routing support – OSPF, RIP, VRRP, Firewall

• IPsec VPN, SNMPv3, VLAN, IGMP Snooping • Interoperability with Redfox and Wolverine series • True industrial specification

Industrial Sliding FOBOT

The Madison 12 Port, 9.5” sliding draw rack mount FOBOT (Fibre Optic Break Out Tray) provides an economical solution for installations where direct termination, pigtail splicing or patching is required where rack space is a premium. A vertical divide rail is used in a 19” rack and can be used with equipment that does not require the full 19” width. Cable entry is at the rear of the FOBOT draw; cable gland and strain relief post supplied retain the fibre using the fibres central strength member. The 12 way splice tray and splice combs manage and hold the splice protectors, transition tubing allows smooth transition to the rear of the SC through adaptors. Features includes: • 1RU Half Rack (9.5”)• 12 Port FOBOT• Sliding draw• 12 Way Splice Tray• Compact Design

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Utilities • Pole-top device

connectivity for power utilities

• SCADA and telemetry communications

• Smart metering - oil and gas, water and renewable energy

• Grid management

> Cybertec Applications

Agriculture • Irrigation control • Generator monitoring

Mining & Resources • Machine temperature

and vibration reporting • Failover for monitoring

systems

Business Services • Intelligent transport • Parking meters • Building automation and

control • CCTV security

surveillance • Digital signage

management

Dual-SIM DIN Rail Mount 3G Cellular Router

The Cybertec 2350 Dual-SIM Cellular router is designed to provide back-up cellular network connectivity to achieve the highest level of availability for critical network applications. With built-in Dual-SIM fail-over, a secondary cellular network provider can be utilised should the primary providers connection fail. The Dual-SIM architecture provides enhanced functionality and alleviates potential issues with network service provider outages.

The Dual-SIM design also provides benefits for large-scale deployments on equipment spread over a wide geographic area. By installing SIM cards from two different network providers prior to deployment, a choice is available to activate only the SIM corresponding to the provider with the strongest signal strength at each individual location.

An integrated DIN rail mount gives the 2350 a compact form factor which ensures easy front access to both the Ethernet switch and serial port.

NEW RELEASE

Wireless Network• Support for 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 3.5G networks • UMTS/HSPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz• HSDPA: 14.4Mbps downlink• HSUPA: 5.76Mbps uplink• Supports circuit-switched data• Location information provided by GPS

Networking & Functionality• Serial IP Gateway / Modbus IP Serial Gateway /

DNP3 IP Serial Gateway• PPP Server / PPP Client / Modem Emulation• Built-in 2-port 10/100 fast Ethernet switch• 1 x RS232 DCE fully isolated serial port• Integrated DIN rail mount

Management• DNP3 Outstation• Email and/or SMS functionality for remote

monitoring, diagnosis and event management

Security• Firewall, SSL and IPsec VPN services

Environmental• Industrial design, –20ºC to +60ºC temperature

range (+70ºC with restricted operation)• 10 to 60 VDC voltage range

For more information on the Cybertec range of Industrial Modem/Routers, contact a Madison Networking specialist on 1800 72 79 79.

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The advent of low cost, high bandwidth wireless links has revolutionised the way video surveillance systems can be deployed. The problems associated with cabling and access to pit and pipe networks and operating over long distances have hampered security integrators and system designers for years. The problems are typically:

• Distances longer than 90 metres require the use of fibre optic cable with media converters to convert the Ethernet signal from copper to fibre adding cost, complexity and specialised fibre termination expertise.

• Where property boundaries are crossed, legal issues and commercial issues increase costs and create delays.

• Where public areas need to be covered, access to the underground or overhead cabling ducts and pathways which are owned by utility or Telco operators is expensive to rent and difficult to access.

A wireless connection can solve all of these issues. For example, consider the forecourt of a CBD building. Ideally, cameras would be placed facing the building to show the entire front façade and forecourt areas. To provide comprehensive surveillance, two or three cameras might be required. This was the scenario with a recent project in the centre of Sydney where the most suitable camera locations were actually on the front of the building across the road, facing to the forecourt of the building being covered. To run three fibre optic cables across the road and up to level three of the building would have cost many thousands of dollars. Instead, a deal was negotiated to allow the installation of three cameras and wireless units and to provide power to them on the building across the road. The wireless units transmitted the camera signals

directly to the base station back in the main building where a simple Cat 5 cable connected it to the security system. No cabling needed to be installed from the cameras across the road back to the security network, no duct space needed to be rented, no additional media converters were required, no fibre terminations were used and no ongoing rental agreements with Utilities or Telco companies were necessary. The installation proceeded quickly and delivered the client considerable savings. The only ongoing cost was the small fee negotiated for power for the cameras and radios which consume about a hundred watts in total.

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Quality Connectivity Optimised asymmetric bandwidth dedicated to video streaming needs.

Flexibility Cameras can be located exactly where required and transferred when necessary. No wired infrastructure restraints, ensuring full communications in every possible configuration.

Quick Integration Standard-based solution which secures infrastructure investments and is operational with all surveillance cameras and applications. Quick installation using the LED bar to maximize the CPE signal.

Compelling Business Case Requires less base stations and eliminates complex cabling and related mounting fixtures, reducing installation and ongoing maintenance costs.

Maximizes Modularity NLOS support, high bandwidth capacity, increased coverage, multi-subscriber profiles in same sector and network.

Powerful Access Robust system with best of class service delivery, including long range and high capacity service. With Dynamic frequency selection (DFS), the Alvarion Access Unit automatically selects algorithm for the best possible service, rapid antenna alignment and SLA enforcement.

Security Built-in encryption and a host of secure management and authentication functions.

Reliable Ruggedised solution operating over an extended temperature range.

System Advantages of the Breeze ACCESS VL SU-Video

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To become an Authorised Madison Wireless Partner or to receive further information on the Alvarion range, contact a Madison Wireless specialist on 1800 12 22 23 .

There are dozens of examples like this and there is a wireless system to suit for each one. By selecting the right wireless technology and the right network topology, cost effective solutions can be achieved across a great number of varied and difficult situations.

The following diagrams depict some of the configurations and topologies which can be used to build a robust, high capacity wireless system for surveillance video.

• Diagram 1 shows a basic Point to Point system where any number of cameras from one to sixty can be linked to a remote location up to 30km away. It’s a simple matter of selecting the radio model (shown in the table) according to the total number of cameras and the bandwidth required. Options range from 7Mb/s to 250Mb/s. This topology suits situations where a large number of video cameras at a single location are fed back to a central point many kilometres away.

• Diagram 2 shows a Point-to-Multipoint system. This suits situations where many sites are being monitored at a central location. This system will provide for up to eight x 3Mb/s video feeds from multiple sites.

• Diagram 3 shows a combination of the Point to Point system and the Point-to-Multipoint system. This topology opens up numerous configuration options and we can safely say that, provided a clear signal path is available, any combination of sites and cameras can be accommodated.

Note that the camera numbers tabled in these diagrams are based on High Definition camera requirements running at 24 frames per second where they would typically require up to 3Mb/s bandwidth per camera. This level of performance is required only for specialised applications such as high speed vehicle number plate recognition. In practice, most surveillance cameras use only a fraction of the capacity shown. The number of cameras can be vastly increased where lower resolution and lower frame rates are utilised.

One of the key advantages of the wireless systems presented here is that they do not operate in the congested and interference-prone 2.4GHz band. These systems operate in the 5.8GHz band. The combination of the inherent benefits of the band chosen, the use of integrated, narrow-bream antennas and the adoption of advanced interference mitigation technologies provide stability and security not previously possible in licence-free wireless networks.

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Diagram 1 - Point to Point System for IP Surveillance Cameras

IP Surveillance Cameras(up to 60 per link)

Distances up to 30kms

Switch

Wireless Unit Wireless Unit

P2P Link

To Security Network LAN

Alvarion ModelMaximum Data

Throughput Mbps*Number of Cameras

B10 7 2

B14 12 3

B28 21 6

B100 72 20

Ultra 250 60

Please Note: All figures quoted are indicative only, assuming approx 3Mbps per camera. Distance, terrain, and path obstructions all affect the link capacity. Camera frame-rates, and resolution greatly affect the bandwidth required.

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Diagram 2 - Point to Multipoint System for IP Surveillance Cameras

Diagram 3 - Point to Multipoint / Point to Point Combined Wireless Topology

Distances up to 30kms

IP Cameras (Max 3)

Switch

Wireless Video Subscriber Unit

Wireless Base Station

P2MP Link

To Security Network LAN

IP Cameras (Max 3)

Switch

Wireless Video Subscriber Unit

Wireless SU3 Subscriber Unit

Wireless SU3 Subscriber Unit

IP Camera

IP Camera

Distances up to 30kms

IP Cameras (Max 3)

Switch

Wireless Video Subscriber Unit

Wireless Base Station to Backhaul

P2MP Link

To Security Network LANIP Cameras (Max 3)

Switch

Wireless Video Subscriber Unit

Wireless SU3 Subscriber Unit

Wireless SU3 Subscriber Unit

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IP Camera

to 30kms

P2P Link

Alvarion Base StationMaximum Data Uplink (Mbps)*

Number of Cameras

BreezeACCESS VL Base Station 27 8

Alvarion Subscriber UnitMaximum Data Uplink (Mbps)*

Number of Cameras

BreezeACCESS VL SU3 Data 3 1

BreezeACCESS VL SU V Video 8 3

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The Queensland Museum & Sciencentre at South Bank campus is a flagship for the Queensland Government’s heritage and cultural program and welcomes over 560 000 visitors annually. For 108 days the Queensland Museum & Sciencentre was closed to the public as it underwent a massive renovation. The Museum was reopened to the public on 20th January, 2012, coinciding with its 150th birthday.

The Technical Challenge Queensland Museum was looking for a digital signage solution that would address the following key issues:

• Because of the ever changing nature of events and entertainment, Queensland Museum required a digital signage system that would be easy to update, both on site and remotely.

• The technology needed to allow dynamic content such as video, RSS feeds, animations and different file formats, as well as interactive kiosk and video wall features for future expansion.

• The Museum is open 7 days a week, 363 days a year, so required a solution that could run 24/7, without overheating or being vulnerable to bugs and viruses.

In short, Queensland Museum needed a dynamic, reliable solution that would perform the way they needed it to, every time.

The Solution Simon Harrington, Madison’s AV Account Manager, recommended the SpinetiX HMP200 Hyper Media Player in conjunction with the Hyper Media Director (HMD) software. This solution would provide a multi-functional digital signage solution that could be managed via the network. With no PC, no moving parts and no maintenance, Queensland Museum could run the digital signage system 24 hours a day, without worrying about unnecessary downtime.

A training session was conducted in Brisbane by Madison’s Digital Signage Product Manager, Cameron Lucas, whcih encompassed the Hyper Media Player configuration and use of the HMD software to create and display content. Queensland Museum’s IT & Marketing teams attended the training.

The HMP200 and HMD Software from SpinetiX allows full HD streaming, RSS feeds, widgets (weather, clocks, effects), animations, instant messaging, queue management. By choosing HMD Software, Queensland Museum doesn’t need to worry about on-going license fees, server fees, and subscription fees. All firmware and software updates are available free of charge.

The HMP200 weighs only 380g and is 135 (w) x 86 (d) x 23mm (h), which meant that once installed, the unit is invisible to the public and not place any strain on mountings or structures.

Queensland Museum takes a new direction for wayfinding

Project Overview

The $14.3 million Queensland Museum refurbishment program was undertaken in conjunction with maintenance works and was designed to enhance access for visitors with a new light-filled entry space on Grey Street, a new internal lift, replacement of escalators and new stairs between gallery levels. (Cultural Centre South Bank, 2011)

As a part of the refurbishment, Queensland Museum wanted to improve the way finding and internal promotional capabilities of the museum. With a new layout and new exhibitions scheduled, the Queensland Museum had a unique opportunity to capitalise on new technologies and implement a state of the art digital signage system.

Queensland Museum wanted the digital signage system to display way finding information, admission pricing, promote upcoming and current events and provide a medium through which the Museum’s benefactors could be acknowledged.

After preliminary research, Queensland Museum approached Madison Technologies to propose and deliver a digital signage solution that would meet its requirements.

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The Benefits Queensland Museum installed and applied the SpinetiX Digital Signage solution prior to the re-opening in January, 2012 and has reported that the management team are extremely happy with the solution. Queensland Museum Systems Developer Ric Manalac said, “The digital signage worked first time, which is important when you’re working on a big project with a definite deadline.”

With no ongoing costs associated with hardware or software, Queensland Museum will not incur unexpected expenses in the future.

Cameron Lucas is available for ongoing technical support for Queensland Museum. Having attended factory training in Switzerland, Cameron is uniquely positioned to provide local technical support for the SpinetiX range of Digital Signage products and solutions where and when required.

To see the SpinetiX Digital Signage solution in action, visit the Queensland Museum, corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank.

For more information on our range of Digital Signage Solutions, contact a Madison Audio Visual specialist on 1800 00 77 80.

Image courtesy Queensland Museum

Voscom Fibre Optic Video & Data Transmission for PTZ Cameras

10-Bit Digitally Encoded Video Transmitter & Receiver VOS-8010FBMT/R can transmit 8-Channel 10-Bit Digitally Encoded quality video and one return data, delivering a sharper image with better colour quantification and faster, more efficient codecs. The unit supports RS485, RS232, RS422 protocols and is designed for applications that require control of PTZ cameras. The unit is available in Single Mode or Multimode and can support FC or ST connectors.

Features

• 10-Bit digitally encoded video transmission• Supports point-to-point or daisy-chain connection• Compatible with all PAL, NTSC, and SECAM video systems• Data support for RS485 (2-wire or 4-wire), RS232, RS422• Multimode fibre support for distances up to 1.2 km• Single Mode fibre support for distances up to 100 km• No EMI or RFI and no ground loops• Support coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM)• Stand alone or rack mount

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