American Innovations Develops
New Vibrating Wire Monitoring Device
AUSTIN, TX – May 2, 2002: American Innovations'
Bullhorn APM4VW is an inexpensive means of monitoring vibrating wire
(VW) measuring devices like piezometers, which measure pore water pressure
in soil and rock, with wireless technology. Piezometers allow engineers
to monitor the flow of water through or obtain an estimate of strength
and stability of soils and rock. Some of the applications for vibrating
wire devices include: determining safe rates of fill or excavation,
determining slope stability, monitoring the effects of dewatering systems
used for excavations, monitoring vertical drains and sand drains, checking
the performance of earth fill dams and embankments, checking containment
systems at land fills and tailings dams, and monitoring crack movement.
The APM4VW monitors up to 2 pairs of vibrating wire
pressure/strain transducers and thermistor temperature inputs. The two
inputs in each pair are a vibrating wire frequency reading (level) and
thermistor temperature reading (level correction). Bullhorn's instant
notifications by fax, page and/or e-mail inform users immediately when
the status of a VW device has reached a pre-programmed alarm situation.
If the device is malfunctioning, Bullhorn will let you know before a
regulatory event occurs. Your technicians will able to respond quickly
and efficiently.
Using Bullhorn to monitor VW devices reduces overhead
costs by eliminating expensive and often-unnecessary trips to check
equipment status in remote locations. Data from the VW device travels
wirelessly to a secure Internet site with a user-friendly interface,
so information can be viewed from anywhere you have a web connection.
Reliable information about current condition data, including a history
of Bullhorn's preprogrammed conditions, is available 24/7. Because Bullhorn
uses an inexpensive cellular control channel network to communicate
wirelessly and is simple to install and use, it is a low-cost choice
for monitoring, even as a backup for other devices already in place.
Using Aeris' MicroBurst™ technology, Bullhorn
serves customers throughout North America, including Canada and Mexico.
Coverage extends even to isolated swamp areas in the southeast, vast
plains in the southwest, remote hill terrains in the east, and distant
mountain regions out west. And, with its NEMA 4, hazardous location
rated enclosure, Bullhorn is built to withstand the harshest weather
and environments.
About American Innovations
Based in Austin, Texas, American Innovations (AI) is a fast growing
provider of products and services for web-based remote monitoring, including
automatic meter reading, alarm point monitoring and remote equipment
control. AI’s skills include the design and development of scalable
network operating systems, secure web servers and reliable microelectronic
communications devices for use in rugged environments. In addition,
by combining the best low-cost and reliable technologies from Bass-Trigon,
the leader in corrosion data and integrity management, and the Bullhorn® wireless
remote monitoring system, AI provides a total pipeline corrosion monitoring
solution. Both the Bass-Trigon and Bullhorn product lines help pipeline
companies comply with current regulations and make their equipment safer
overall. Visit AI at http://www.amerinnovations.com or
call 1-800-229-3404 for more information.
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