Catapult Public Relations

FREEWAVE TO SHOWCASE LATEST WIRELESS DATA RADIO OFFERINGS AND SHARE WAYS TO OVERCOME PIPELINE INTEGRITY CHALLENGES AT NACE CORROSION 2012

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:16:27 +0000

Industry expert Craig Held to speak on Exploring New Options for Cathodic Protection Remote MonitoringÂ

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, NACE CORROSION 2012 (Booth #2300), March 12, 2012 -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, will showcase its latest technologies for cathodic protection at the NACE Corrosion 2012 Conference and Exposition (http://events.nace.org/conferences/c2012/index_overview.asp). Besides demonstrating its latest products for cathodic protection applications in oil and gas, water/wastewater industries, among other marketplaces, industry expert, Craig Held, will be speaking on new options for cathodic protection remote monitoring. â��Protection of our pipeline and waterway infrastructure is vital to the overall safety, day-to-day commerce and operation of our country,â�� explained Craig Held, general manager, international at FreeWave Technologies. â��Mitigating problems before they happen can avert disasters from occurring and ensure safety and protection of our critical infrastructure that we all rely upon each and every day.â�� FreeWave will be showing a number of its latest product offerings, including its popular FGR2 Family of Radios, HTplus, IO-E, Battery Powered Waterproof Unit (BPWU) and the GX-CP, its newest cathodic protection wireless radio at 2.4 GHz frequency.

FGR2 Family of Radios: The FreeWave FGR2 is the next generation of the FGR serial family. The FGR2 is a cost effective solution that allows customers to incorporate wireless communications into a wide variety of applications. Products in the FGR2 family include the FGR2-CE, FGR2-CU, FGR2-IO-IOE, FGR2-CP and FGR2-PE.The FGR2-PE is unique because offers industrial serial and Ethernet wireless connectivity using license-free spread spectrum for data communication over long distances. The future-proof combination of two serial ports and two switched Ethernet ports give customers the ability to transition from serial to Ethernet data communications without having to replace their existing wireless communications infrastructure.
Â HTplus:Â The HTplus is a leap forward for customers who need an industrial grade high-speed Ethernet radio that operates in harsh environments and noisy RF conditions. Designed to have the same high level of quality that FreeWaveâ��s products are known for, the HTplus is a rugged and reliable solution that performs in situations where other products fail.
IO-E: Â The IO Expansion Module offers a scalable solution to meet the demands of customersâ�� automation requirements. The IO Expansion Module may either be stacked on an applicable IO radio or serve as expandable remote IO modules through a serial connection. Regardless of the configuration, up to 16 modules may be stacked on the radio or base module. The IO Expansion Module is Class 1 Division 2 UL approved and adds significant flexibility to an existing Modbus IO network.
BPWU:Â The BPWU offers more than a two-year battery life making it perfect for difficult-to-access locations with pipe-to-soil measurement intervals that are measured in weeks not days. The waterproof and submersible capabilities of the unit enable installation where water is present, further enhancing corrosion monitoring in water/wastewater applications.
GX-CP:Â The GX-CP system offers the potential to monitor rectifier operations, pipe-to-soil potentials, as well as supply supplemental analog inputs to allow for pipeline scrubbing, compressor functionality and other operational parameters. The GX-CP comes in 2.4 GHz frequency.

In addition, Held will be presenting a paper entitled â��Exploring New Options for Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoringâ�� on Monday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Salt Palace Convention Center, Room 155 F. Â Held will examine key considerations for implementing an automated remote monitoring solution. To help operators make the right cathodic protection choice, he will review the most effective security offerings, discuss seamless integration of multiple pipe-to-soils with IO Expansion technologies and highlight the A/C signal interference detection. 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 companyâ��s website at www.freewave.com.

###

Press Contact:

Christin Jeffers

Catapult PR-IR

303-581-7760 ext. 19

cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

CRAIG HELD OF FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO PRESENT AT THE MIDDLE EAST CORROSION CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:52:31 +0000

General Manager of International markets to present on the increased efficiency and cost savings offered by battery powered remote monitoring for pipe-to-soil measurementsÂ

WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Craig Held Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â General Manager, International Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is general manager of FreeWave Technologiesâ�� international operations and also serves as cathodic protection product manager.

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:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â â��Applications and Innovations for Battery Powered RemoteÂ Operatingâ��

Today, when it comes to cathodic protection remote monitoring, automation is making its way as a leading solution.Â A relative new comerÂ to automated remote monitoring is the use of licensed and spread spectrum wireless data radios that collect mission-critical data. 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. This allows operators to more effectively protect their assets in extremely difficult environments. Battery-powered remote monitoringÂ eliminates the need for manual measurements and provides real-time data from the field directly to the userâ��s fingertips to the point where itâ��sÂ feasible to eliminate most, if not all, pipe-to-soil manual monitoring.Â

This presentation will discuss remote monitoring options that are available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. In Â 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.

WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Middle East Corrosion Conference and Exhibition (MECCE) 2012 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gulf International Convention Center-Gulf Hotel Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Applications and Innovations for Battery Powered Remote Operating Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, Feb. 14 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. AST CONTACT:Â For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr.Â Held, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 19 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ CRAIG HELD TO PRESENT APPLICATIONS AND INNOVATIONS FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION REMOTE MONITORING

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:24:28 +0000

Company executive to express growing need for automated remote monitoring at NACE Western Area Conference 2011

WHO: Craig Held

General Manager, International

FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is general manager of FreeWave Technologiesâ�� international operations and also serves as cathodic protection product manager.

WHAT: â��Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoringâ��

As automated remote monitoring with wireless data communication radios increasingly is becoming a 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 option can be submersed and installed underground. It offers a number of economic benefits, such as real-time compliance and asset protection; continuous, automated remote monitoring â�� saving precious resources which can be deployed for other more pressing business concerns.

Traditionally, a technician would manually collect pipe-to-soil measurements while making inspections of the right of way or the effected structure. Battery-powered remote monitoring eliminates the need for manual measurements and provides real-time data from the field directly to the userâ��s fingertips. These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to exceeding compliance requirements and moving from measurement to active mitigation. Held will discuss remote monitoring options that are available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. He will cover the economic benefits of a battery-powered remote monitoring system and will provide a real-world case study of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its remote, automated monitoring.

WHERE: NACE Western Area Conference 2011

Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa

1775 East Mission Bay Drive

San Diego, CA 92109

WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2011

10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Riveria Room

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Held, please contact:

Christin Jeffers

Catapult PR-IR

(303) 581-7760, ext. 19

cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE EXPERT, CRAIG HELD, TO DISCUSS BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE MONITORING AT NACE CENTRAL AREA CONFERENCE

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:09:35 +0000

WHO: Craig Held

General Manager of International Operations

FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is the general manager of FreeWave Technologies' international operations and also serves as the cathodic protection product manager.

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

Today, when it comes to monitoring cathodic protection, automation is making its way as a leading solution. Several issues are coming to together to make this a more mission critical need than ever before. These include: the need for better efficiency in the deployment of human assets; mitigation not only measurement; increased scrutiny on how well the assets entrusted are being monitored and protected; and, the increased penetration of development into remote locations while the growing population is forcing infrastructure development needs more broadly and penetrating already developed areas.

As automated remote monitoring with wireless data-communication radios are increasingly becoming a popular choice for many pipeline, energy and utility operators, additional wireless options have begun to emerge. Battery-powered remote monitoring is a new solution available for pipe-to-soil measurement. Unlike a traditional wireless system, this automated remote monitoring system option is waterproof and can be submersed and installed underground.

This presentation will discuss remote monitoring options that are available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. It will cover the applications and advantages of new waterproof, battery--powered remote monitoring technology. 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.

WHERE: NACE Central Area Conference

The Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center

1501 Gaylord Trail

Grapevine, TX 76051

WHEN: Tues., Aug. 30, 2011

8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

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

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS WIRELESS BATTERY-POWERED RADIO OPTION FOR REMOTE MONITORING

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:56:19 +0000

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS WIRELESS BATTERY-POWERED RADIO OPTION FOR REMOTE MONITORING

Company releases the first submersible solution for cathodic protection remote monitoring

BOULDER, Colo., March 9, 2011 -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, announced the first wireless battery-powered proprietary radio network device for cathodic protection remote monitoring. The wireless Battery-powered Waterproof Submersible BPRM CP RMU is the first of its kind on the market today. It is ideal for pipe-to-soil cathodic protection applications in the water/wastewater and oil and gas industries where users only require access to the radio once every two years. This solution is especially suited for applications in need of a polling frequency once a week or less.

"The battery-powered solution was created based on customer demand," explained Craig Held, General Manager, International at FreeWave. "We needed to provide a solution that can keep a low profile and is water-proof, submersible and targeted toward installations with access issues. Our battery-powered solution meets these needs. Not only does it help operators work toward regulatory compliance with monitoring, but is a step toward reaching active mitigation."

A game changer in cathodic protection remote monitoring, the Battery-powered Waterproof Submersible BPRM CP RMU is available in both 900MHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies. With a battery life forecasted at 4.5 years, this new radio solution allows for minimal maintenance at sites where access is limited. The new BPRM CP RMU also offers three pipe-to-soils instead of one. Additionally, the antenna is the only piece of the equipment that is visible above ground, making it less vulnerable to vandalism and theft.

The three key benefits that make this solution unique include:

Three pipe-to-soils, making it an ideal solution for monitoring pipe-to-soil potential.
Waterproof and submersible, making it especially suitable for water/wastewater applications.
It is battery-powered, offering minimal human intervention.

"We are pleased to be the first to provide this specialized type of solution for cathodic protection remote monitoring," said Held. "As with all FreeWave wireless data radios, the battery-powered solution provides flexibility, reliability, long range and low power consumption that our customers have grown to expect in our products."

Availability, Configurations, and Pricing
The Battery-powered Waterproof Submersible BPRM CP RMU will be available for shipping in the second quarter. Pricing varies, depending upon customer configuration. For more information please visit: www.freewave.com.

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

Building the Ideal Communication Network – REMOTE magazine article from FreeWave Technologies

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:52:18 +0000

Building the Ideal Communication Network

There are many challenges that you will encounter when piecing together the ideal communication network. While many would have you believe that you can easily accomplish your communication goals with a single product, just remember one thing, you can't! Historically many mistakes have been made due to lack of planning, insuffi cient research and of course the mother of all mistakes, poor decisionmaking. It is human nature to want to trust our colleagues, our neighbors, the nice sales person from the company you just learned about, or the reliable representative you've known for years. The fi rst piece of advice is you will take the fall for a bad decision. If you keep in mind the consequences of making a bad decision you are on the right track to creating the ideal communication network.

Steps for Success

As with achieving any goal you must understand where they want to end up. If you want to end up with a communication network that doesn't meet your needs today or in the future then all you need to do is buy a few communication devices for a low price, install them in the fi eld and let the good times roll. However, if you want to build a communication network that meets both your current needs and your long-term goals, then take the time to build a communications strategy complete with tactics and measurable objectives. The intent of this article is to outline good processes and provide steps to assist you in deploying a communication network that can meet your objectives and needs for many years to come.

To access the full article, please click here: http://www.remotemagazine.com/images/Dec2010.pdf. The article is featured on page 16.

To learn more about FreeWave Technologies, please click here: http://www.freewave.com.

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ CRAIG HELD TO SPEAK ON ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BATTERY- POWERED REMOTE MONITORING

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:13:01 +0000

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES' CRAIG HELD TO SPEAK ON ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF BATTERY- POWERED REMOTE MONITORING

Company executive to present topic at NACE Western Area Conference 2010

WHO: Craig Held
General Manager, International
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is general manager of FreeWave Technologies' international operations and also serves as acting cathodic protection product manager.

WHAT: "The Economic Benefits, Applications and Innovations for Battery-powered Remote Monitoring"

As automated remote monitoring with wireless data communication radios increasingly are becoming a 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 option can be submersed and installed underground. It offers a number of economic benefits, such as real-time compliance and asset protection; continuous, automated remote monitoring - saving precious resources which can be deployed for other more pressing business concerns.

Traditionally, a technician would manually collect pipe-to-soil measurements while making inspections of the right of way or the effected structure. Battery-powered remote monitoring eliminates the need for manual measurements and provides real-time data from the field directly to the user's fingertips. These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to exceeding compliance requirements and moving from measurement to active mitigation. Held will discuss remote monitoring options that are available and affordable in a secure proprietary network with no connection fees. He will cover the economic benefits of a battery-powered remote monitoring system and will provide a real-world case study of how technologies, like this, are being deployed at a major international airport to improve its remote, automated monitoring.

WHERE: NACE Western Area Conference 2010
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
345 Stockton Square
San Francisco, CA 94108

WHEN: Wednesday, November 17
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Presentation Room 2

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

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ CRAIG HELD TO SPEAK ON BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE MONITORING AT NACE CENTRAL AREA CONFERENCE 2010

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:11:17 +0000

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES' CRAIG HELD TO SPEAK ON BATTERY-POWERED REMOTE MONITORING AT NACE CENTRAL AREA CONFERENCE 2010

WHO: Craig Held
General Manager, International
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is general manager of FreeWave Technologies' international operations and also serves as acting cathodic protection product manager.

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

Traditionally, a technician would manually collect pipe-to-soil measurements while making inspections of the right of way or the effected structure. Battery-powered remote monitoring eliminates the need for manual measurements and provides real-time data from the field directly to the user's fingertips. This new remote monitoring option eliminates the need for solar panels and, because it can reside underground, decreases the chance of theft and vandalism. Using battery-powered remote monitoring can bring the price of remote monitoring down to the point where it's feasible to eliminate most, if not all, pipe-to-soil manual monitoring.

These new systems are designed for pipe-to-soil users who are committed to exceeding compliance requirements and moving from measurement to active mitigation.. This presentation will discuss remote monitoring options that are 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.

WHERE: NACE Central Area Conference 2010
Omni Corpus Christi Bayfront Tower
900 North Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

WHEN: Monday, August 16
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Nueces Ballroom A, 3rd Floor

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Held, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE EXPERT, CRAIG HELD, TO DISCUSS REMOTE WIRELESS MONITORING FOR PIPELINE INTEGRITY AND CATHODIC PROTECTION AT NACE CORROSION CONFERENCE 2010

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:33:16 +0000

WHO: Craig Held
Business advisor and acting cathodic protection product manager
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Craig Held is a business advisor and acting cathodic protection product manager at FreeWave Technologies. He also heads up the company's international business in China and Latin America.

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: "Implementing Remote Wireless Monitoring of Pipeline Integrity and Cathodic Protection"

The key building block to cost effective, pipeline integrity, corrosion protection programs is vital, timely monitoring and reporting of cathodic protection data from remote corrosion protection field sites to a centralized data collection system complete with automated regulatory reporting.

This presentation will discuss how to implement new remote wireless cathodic protection monitoring using a variety of hybrid networks, including radios that are relatively low-cost, easy-to-install, have no licensing fees and no monthly, re-occurring fees.

WHERE: NACE International Corrosion 2010 Conference & Expo
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205 USA

WHEN: Wednesday, March 17 at 9:20 a.m.
Cathodic Protection Criteria and Application Symposium - STG 05
Room 213 A/B

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Held, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

DAN STEELE OF FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO DISCUSS WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR PIVOT IRRIGATION AT THE IRRIGATION SHOW

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:12:12 +0000

WHO: Dan Steele
Business Development Executive
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
(www.freewave.com)

Daniel G. Steele is a business development executive at FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Steele has more than 25 years experience selling SCADA networks for the water and waste water, oil and gas, electric utilities, railroad, traffic and process control instrumentation markets. Some of Dan's previous work experience includes working as a system integrator; as a branch manager for Water Works Equipment; as a regional sales manager for Rockwell Automation; as a regional area manager for Microwave Data Systems; and, as a senior vice president of sales for Bluewave Antenna Systems.

WHAT: "Using Wireless Networking and Remote Sensor Monitoring in Pivot Irrigation"

As technology is becoming more affordable to both private and corporate farms, the use of telemetry technologies not only is creating value to businesses but being utilized in new ways. The latest telemetry trend is "wireless instrumentation" or the ability to control or monitor analog and digital signals without the constraints of wire. These signals may be used to communicate to and from the pivot to the farm to check moisture and temperature sensors, chemical soil samples, wind speed for the best time to water, and the actual pivot location and pump power usage. This capability, together with Internet access, allows the entire pivot system to be viewed anytime via a smart telephone. Steele will review how to efficiently and affordably track data for pivot irrigation farms, as well as weigh the pros and cons of newer versus traditional systems of operation.

WHERE: The Irrigation Show
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 3:40 p.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Steele, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com