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FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ I/O EXPANSION MODULE SELECTED AS A FINALIST BY CONTROL ENGINEERING FOR ITS ENGINEER’S CHOICE AWARD

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:43:19 +0000

FreeWaveâ��s I/O Expansion Module increases the degree of monitoring, control and optimization and offers the most flexible, easily expandable wired and wireless I/O available

BOULDER, Colo., November 10, 2011 -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced its I/O Expansion Module was selected as a finalist in the Network Integration category for Control Engineering Magazineâ��s 25th Annual Engineerâ��s Choice Award competition. The Engineerâ��s Choice Award program highlights some of the best new control, instrumentation and automation products as chosen by Control Engineering's print and digital subscribers. Finalists for the award are published in Control Engineeringâ��s November print issue, e-newsletters and online. Voting opens this week and closes approximately on December 15. For more information on the Engineerâ��s Choice Award program, please visit: (http://www.controleng.com/events-and-awards/engineers-choice-awards.html).

â��It is very exciting that FreeWaveâ��s I/O Expansion Module was selected as an Engineerâ��s Choice Award finalist by the industry experts at Content for Engineers (CFE) Media,â�� said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer of FreeWave Technologies. â��Not only are we delighted to be part of this prestigious program, but we feel that this recognition echoes our efforts to offer the leading I/O products in the marketplace today.â��

I/O Expansion is the newest solution for process automation, process optimization and condition-based monitoring from FreeWave Technologies. Every device in the I/O Expansion line is designed, manufactured, tested and tuned from -40 to 75 Â°C in FreeWaveâ��s world class manufacturing facilities in Boulder, Colorado to provide the most reliable remote I/O solution available. Modular expansion and universal I/O channels are at the core of I/O Expansionâ��s technological differentiators. The modular design makes configuration, installation and future upgrades a snap. The universal I/O channels allow users to train on one device and use it in any application.

The Expansion Module snaps directly to I/O radios or serial I/O communication modules without any additional mounting hardware or expansion backplanes. When connected to I/O radios, users can build long-range SCADA networks with distributed, expandable, wireless I/O while providing communications with distributed controllers. Alternately, users can use wireless I/O to create field networks to extend the reach of Remote Terminal Units (RTUâ��s) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCâ��s). When connected to a serial I/O communications module, users can add expandable I/O directly to existing communications infrastructure such as licensed, unlicensed, cellular and satellite wireless communications. Also, users can add expandable I/O to a PLC or RTU at any point in the future.

â��Our I/O Expansion products enable our customers to build upon an existing network communications infrastructure, while expanding real-time performance management and condition-based monitoring capabilities,â�� continued Sharma. â��Our customers are our number one priority at FreeWave, and we will continue to develop solutions that not only fit their needs, but enable the most reliable and efficient communication networks in the world.â��

For additional information about FreeWave Technologiesâ�� suite of I/O Expansion products please visit: (http://www.freewave.com/PRODUCTS/ALLPRODUCTS/IOExpansion.aspx) or by contacting FreeWave directly at 866-923-6168.

About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success â�� where failure and down-time are not an option â�� trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at (newsinfo@freewave.com). Visit the company's website at (http://www.freewave.com).

Press Contact:

Christin Jeffers

Catapult PR-IR

303-581-7760 ext. 19

cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ ROY ROSADO TO PRESENT ON WIRELESS IO AND CATHODIC PROTECTION REMOTE MONITORING AT RIO PIPELINE CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION IN BRAZIL

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:16:25 +0000

WHO: Roy Rosado

Business Development Executive, Latin America

FreeWave Technologies

(www.freewave.com)

Rosado is a business development executive for the Latin American markets for FreeWave. Rosado brings more than 10 years of senior leadership and management experience in growing sales, developing distribution channels and managing business development efforts. Rosado holds a master's degree in education and training from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: "Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring"

Cathodic protection has slowly moved to become a critical issue in the world. Automation of pipeline integrity management has never been more needed, more available or more affordable. As automated remote monitoring with wireless data communication radios become an increasingly popular choice for many pipeline, energy and utility operators, additional wireless options have begun to emerge. Battery-powered remote monitoring is a new solution that is available for pipe-to-soil measurement. Unlike a traditional wireless system, this automated remote monitoring system option can be submersed and installed underground. These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to going beyond compliance and moving to mitigation versus simple measurement.

This presentation will discuss the needs for cathodic protection monitoring by highlighting the aging infrastructure problem of pipelines in the United States and across the world. Remote monitoring options are now available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. In addition, it will provide a real-world case study example of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its automated monitoring.

"Stretching Wireless IO Throughout Your Pipeline Infrastructure"

Frequently, pipeline and energy companies have geographically dispersed assets and the sensor data is needed at a central point. In the past, the only available option included digging trenches and/or running conduit and pulling wire to acquire the signals. Wireless IO offers substantial and measurable cost savings in terms of engineering, installation and logistics as well as dramatic improvements in the frequency, currency and reliability of field data collection. In fact, asset information is now available from applied and embedded sensory points enabling sophisticated diagnostics, remote monitoring and control optimization. As a result, pipeline companies can now realize the true potential of their production assets with the emergence of this wireless field infrastructure by having dependable access to timely information to establish and maintain excellent situational awareness of their operations.

Many wireless IO applications offer simple, cost-effective measurement of monitoring points to eliminate manual collection of field data, thereby improving labor productivity. Alternatively, in more sophisticated applications with a central processing device, wireless IO enables users to extract full diagnostic data and predictive intelligence from the devices which then will automatically notify the appropriate personnel of the precise problem before a major issue occurs. This presentation will explain how companies can stretch their wireless IO throughout their pipeline infrastructure not only to maximize their investments, but, yield greater, more effective communication within their networks.

WHERE: Rio Pipeline Conference & Exposition 2011

Sul America Convention Center
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2010 -- "Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring"

Room 3 - 2nd Floor - Sul America Convention Center

2p.m. - 2:30 p.m. BRT

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - "Stretching Wireless IO Throughout Your Pipeline Infrastructure"

Room 3 - 2nd Floor - Sul America Convention Center

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. BRT

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Rosado, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 19 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com. You can also contact Roy Rosado directly at (678) 294-5887 or at rrosado@freewave.com.

FreeWave and Superior Optimization Win Wireless Plunger Lift Implementation for Large Oil and Gas Company

Tue, 10 May 2011 01:54:40 +0000

Successful pilot, network design services and reliable technology prove FreeWave and Superior are the top choice for a major oil and gas installation

BOULDER, Colo., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, along with its reseller, Superior Optimization, were chosen to implement advanced IO, plunger lift control and build a wireless communication backbone for a large oil and gas field located in Texas. After a lengthy process, including a pilot and network design services, Superior Optimization entered the bid and beat the competitors by winning an installation that would require roughly 830 FreeWave Radios.

"FreeWave took the time to meet with the end-user and discuss why their solution would be ideal for this installation," said Kirk Mehaffey, director of business and co-owner at Superior Optimization. "Their efforts combined with an in-depth pilot and design proved FreeWave radios were best choice. The biggest differentiator for FreeWave and Superior was that we substantiated a bid with all of the engineering research, design and implementation that was compiled during the network design phase."

The system design specifications that FreeWave and Superior Optimization completed prior to the bid detailed everything that would be required to ensure seamless integration of the communication system, including details about, radios, cables, antennas, antenna heights and more. Additionally, a pilot project automated plunger lift operations with five wells using FreeWave FGR2-IO radios. After approximately four weeks of the network design process, FreeWave and Superior Optimization submitted the bid. Because the trials were a success, the end-user was confident that FreeWave's radios not only could handle the project and conduct data transmission on a real-time basis, but were a better choice over competing solutions.

"This project is a great example of how FreeWave and Superior seamlessly combined efforts to win a major installation," said Ashish Sharma chief marketing officer of FreeWave Technologies. "Between the research, planning and design, Superior worked hard to provide a complete picture of the FreeWave solution and ensure that the best investment was with us. The result is a cohesive team effort focused on addressing customer needs and providing clear value."

The end-user wanted a solution that had the capability to poll critical data every 15 minutes. The installation includes radio coverage for approximately 400 sites, a major investment for the oil and gas end-user. In order to ensure the polling requirements are met, FreeWave's FGR2- IO Masters, IO Expansion modules, FGR2 IO Slaves and a few HTPlus radios will be deployed across the field. Each FGR2-IO master will monitor approximately 50 wells, allowing the oil and gas corporation to receive data quickly.

"One of the reasons this project was a success is because FreeWave stands by its reputation for providing highly reliable wireless data radios, excellent diagnostic tools and top-notch customer support," added Mehaffey. "They went the extra mile by going out to the site when the systems were first being installed to ensure everything was working exactly as designed and all of the techs were comfortable with configuring the radios. I believe these extra efforts are what helped land the sale."

About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at (www.freewave.com).

Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ MATTHIAS VAN DOORN TO DISCUSS BUILDING THE IDEAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK AT 2010 ELECTRIC POWER CONFERENCE

Mon, 17 May 2010 19:27:27 +0000

WHO: Matthias van Doorn
Product Manager for Ethernet and Licensed Radio Systems
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Matthias van Doorn is a product manager for Ethernet and licensed radio systems at FreeWave Technologies. He has more than 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having previously worked for companies such as CalAmp Corp., ADC Telecommunications, Digi International and Siemens. Van Doorn holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and an MBA in international business.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design/manufacture of license-free spread spectrum, licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world (www.freewave.com).

WHAT: Building the Ideal Communication Network

Numerous communication technologies have been introduced into the market over the years all claiming to be the best and most reliable communication tool. Many utilities operators want to know how to utilize their current communication systems in combination with newly available products and technologies to create a near perfect solution while also reducing the likelihood of technology obsolescence.

This presentation focuses on creating the ideal communication network using a "Hybrid" approach to monitoring, controlling and pushing network capability to the extreme. Attendees will learn how to integrate various communication options to create a robust and reliable system to meet their specific requirements.

WHERE: Electric Power Conference & Exhibition
Baltimore Convention Center
1 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m. in Room#: 330

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. van Doorn, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 19 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com