Richmond ISA Meeting March 16th, 2010   
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	Industrial Wireless 
	  		  	    
    
   Presentation Overview:
      Wireless transmission of digital , analog, and pulse signals is now a safe, reliable, secure, and cost effective alternative
      to hard wired solutions, or in many cases, you have workers driving to the various locations on the factory property for
      visual verification of the data.  At $40/ft. for conduit and cable installation costs, a wireless solution can save over 90%
      on typical instrumentation installations. Basic components consist of transmitters, receivers, transceivers, and other 
      miscellaneous accessories such as antennas, power supplies, and surge suppressors.  With a line of sight range of twenty 
      miles and 3000 ft range within a facility, this technology will work in most all applications. Manufacturers also now offer
      a complete solution of wireless modems and I/O gateways within their product lines. Industrial modems provide wireless 
      access to information housed in data loggers and PLCs within plants so one can keep abreast of vital component parameters. 
      I/O gateways provide a comprehensive line of radios which interface with the varied fieldbus protocols you currently have 
      in the field. One will now be able to provide instrumentation signals using the most common protocols for PLC, DCS, and 
      SCADA. Live demonstrations will be provided during the presentation.
			
  Biography:
     Steve Oswald from the L.W. French Co.
        Steve was born and raised in Richmond, graduating from Benedictine HS and Virginia Tech. Following a short stint in the 
        pharmaceutical industry, Steve has been in the electrical business for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in 
        industrial automation having represented Hoffmann enclosures for eleven years and currently represents major industrial 
        manufacturers such as Crouse-Hinds, Bussmann, Fluke, and Federal Signal. Steve also worked six years as an electrical 
        wholesale supplier at then Maddux Supply Co., now Mayer Electric.
        
		
			  

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      Our meeting place is:
	        
      We will be meeting at our regular time of 6:00pm at Ceaser's's. 
      No RSVP required (invite a coworker) Beer and food off the menu.

      Directions to Cesare's to Ristorante & Pizzeria click on map below: