FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN STEELE TO SPEAK ON INTEGRATED HYBRID RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AT USCID’S IRRIGATION CONFERENCE

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:44:31 +0000

WHO: Daniel G. 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 communication networks for the water and wastewater, oil and gas, electric utilities, railroad, traffic, government and process control instrumentation markets. Some of Steele's previous experience includes working as a system integrator; district manager for Automation-X, 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 (GEMDS); and, as a senior vice president of sales for Bluewave Antenna Systems.

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: Concurrent Session 4A - SCADA IMPLEMENTATION II "Integrated Hybrid Radio Communication Networks"

If you are collecting data from multiple locations and delivering it to offices over a widespread area, no one system will be able to accomplish this. However, by combining technologies, the user can create a seamless data stream from several locations and share data over a LAN or WAN with multiple users. The end result is more effective and efficient management of their network, increased reliability through reduced downtime - all at a much more affordable price.

This presentation will provide attendees with specific ways they can set up and deploy hybrid networks to drive maintenance/monthly costs down - directly impacting their bottom line; decreasing polling cycle times; reducing the time needed to identify and rectify problems within the network; and, eliminating system "pinch points" - or single points of failure.

Plenary Session 2 - Canal Operations and Management Panel

Steele will moderate three topics of discussion in this panel group. Two groups of professionals from Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, will help lead discussions regarding "Flow Calibration of the Bryan Canal Radial Gate at the United Irrigation District" and the "Synthetic Canal Lining Evaluation Project." Finally, a member of the Agricultural Research Service from Maricopa, AZ will help shed light on "Considering Canal Pool Resonance in Controller Design."

WHERE: Hilton Hotel
425 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526

WHEN: Wednesday, September 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Plenary Session 2 - Canal Operations and Management Panel:

Thursday, September 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Session 4A - SCADA IMPLEMENTATION II "Integrated Hybrid Radio Communication Networks"

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

FREEWAVE INTRODUCES TINY HIGH SPEED WIRELESS DATA RADIO FOR THE SOLAR POWER INDUSTRY AT SPI ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:41:12 +0000

Company to offer solar power generation providers proven solution that provides faster speed, greater throughput and higher reliability at lower cost

ANAHEIM, Calif., SOLAR POWER INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Booth #2750, Oct. 27, 2009 -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced the MM2-HS-P and MM2-HS-T, new high-speed wireless data radios for the solar power generation industry. The new radios offer solar power generation providers a superior, high-value wireless data radio solution with the industry's best-in-class business support model.

FreeWave's MM2-HS-P/T offer high-speed capability and greater throughput with an over-the-air speed of 1.23 Mbps allowing users to significantly send more data in a shorter period of time. The MM2-HS-P/T are ideal for applications that require high data rates, such as video and long distances in a very compact in size.

"The MM2-HS-P and T offer solar power generation providers best-in-class performance together with high-level security," said Tim Stevens, product manager for embedded systems at FreeWave. "The MM2-HS-P/T are extremely flexible and offer tremendous value by being able to operate standalone within a network with IP connectivity from the host to every end point with very high throughput in a very small form factor."

Stevens says that unlike other communication solutions for the solar power generation industry, such as fiber-optic cable networks, FreeWave's MM2-HS-P and T, along with its other wireless data radios, do not require underground placement and eliminate the countless logistics challenges of installing cable networks. "Wireless solutions save time in installation and can be counted on for saving materials and reducing labor costs. In fact," he added, "FreeWave radios are projected to save more than $1 million in construction costs alone when compared with fiber optic cable in many scenarios."

Applications where FreeWave's MM2-HS-P/T can be used within the solar power industry include: orientation and tracking control; monitoring condition alarms; providing automated status updates; site telemetry; corrosion protection; perimeter security; automated status updates; general SCADA capabilities; and, monitoring and reporting of temperature and pressure.

Key features of the MM2-HS-P/T include:

â��Ã�    Tiny footprint - the dimensions for the IP interface combined with the MM2 radio are 101 x 51 x 13 millimeters with a weight of only 42 grams.
â��Ã�    Unequalled low signal performance - RISC-based signal demodulation with matched filter. Sensitivity is specified and guaranteed.
â��Ã�    Unparalleled signal performance - the GaAs FET RF front end with multi-stage surface-acoustic-wave (SAW) filters has an unmatched combination of overload immunity and sensitivity. Selectivity is specified and guaranteed.
â��Ã�    Industrial grade high-speed Ethernet - supports TCP, industrial grade wireless security and serial communications, all in one package.
â��Ã�    Versatile -can be used in any network as a master, slave, repeater or master/slave unit depending upon its programming.
â��Ã�    High noise immunity - offers superior performance in noise-congested environments.
â��Ã�    Secure - FreeWave's proprietary spread spectrum technology prevents detection and unauthorized access; 128- and 256-bit AES encryption available.
â��Ã�    Reliable - 100 percent tested for RF performance from -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius.

Availability:

Pre-release samples of the MM2-HS-P and T are available now. Pricing varies, depending upon OEM configuration. To find out more information about the MM2 family of radios, please visit: www.freewave.com/mm2solar

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.

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Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 14
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FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN STEELE TO SPEAK ON INTEGRATED HYBRID RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AT USCID’S IRRIGATION CONFERENCE

FREEWAVE INTRODUCES TINY HIGH SPEED WIRELESS DATA RADIO FOR THE SOLAR POWER INDUSTRY AT SPI ANNUAL CONFERENCE