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iWOW
modems enable wireless security monitoring of power sub-stations
throughout Singapore
Singapore,
14 November 2005
Singapore-based
iWOW Connections Pte Ltd (iWOW) has provided wireless communications
capability for a new video security monitoring system installed by SP
PowerGrid, Singapore’s electricity transporter, to monitor
some 40 medium voltage electricity sub-stations throughout Singapore.
The
security monitoring system uses iWOW’s iTegno modems to
transmit real-time motion video images captured by CCTV cameras from
each sub-station to SP PowerGrid’s control centre. The iTegno
modems enable SP PowerGrid to monitor its sub-stations round-the-clock
using “always-on” GPRS network.
The
wireless technology provided by iWOW has enabled SP PowerGrid to extend
security monitoring even to its remote sub-stations. This has improved
SP PowerGrid’s day-to-day operational cost efficiency as well
as security. PowerGrid is always harnessing advanced technology to
improve its efficiency and cost-performance.
‘The
video security monitoring system is provided by Willowglen Services Pte
Ltd. According to Willowglen, the key advantages of the iTegno modems
are their remote system reset feature and data transmission stability.
“The iTegno modems are easy to deploy and configure, and they
provide straightforward integration with Willowglen’s SCADA
(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system via RS232 serial
connectivity,” said Mr Cheong Fong Hoon, Senior Business
Development Manager of Willowglen. “The modems can be easily
customised to suit a wide range of deployment requirements.”
The
iTegno modems transmit data from the individual sub-stations to a
server in SP PowerGrid’s control centre via M1’s
GPRS services. “M1 and iWOW have been partners in offering
communication solutions to our customers since 2003. iWOW’s
iTegno modems, supported by M1’s GPRS network, have played
important roles in optimising business operations. The success of SP
PowerGrid’s wireless monitoring system is an example of how
businesses can benefit from the deployment of wireless
technology,” said Mr Wong Weng Thong, General Manager,
Corporate Sales, M1.
About
SP PowerGrid Ltd
SP
PowerGrid Ltd manages and operates the electricity transmission and
distribution assets owned by SP PowerAssets in Singapore. The assets
comprise Singapore’s transmission network of 400kV, 230kV and
66kV, and a distribution network of 22kV, 6.6kV and 400/230V. Singapore
has an underground network comprising 28,400 km of cables.
About
Willowglen Services Pte Ltd
Willowglen
Services Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Willowglen MSC Berhad. Willowglen
is a pioneer in developing the integrated VIDEO-SCADA system. Combining
sophisticated software with intelligent Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), a
Willowglen system can bring remote facilities closer to home by
providing telemetry, real-time motion video images and audio data over
a single channel. Willowglen markets its solutions globally through
subsidiaries in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and a complementary network
of partners in Asia and Europe.
About
M1
M1,
Singapore’s most exciting and innovative mobile and IDD
service provider, was launched in April 1997. Since then, it has made
significant inroads into the local mobile communications market,
gaining considerable brand presence and market share. M1 aims to be the
leader in personal voice and data communications, focusing on value,
quality and customer service. More information on M1 is available at www.m1.com.sg
About
iWOW Connections Pte Ltd
Singapore-based
iWOW Connections Pte Ltd (iWOW) specialises in wireless communication
solutions in GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G technologies, with key focus on the
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market.
iWOW
created the world’s first GPRS USB modem and leveraging on
this success, it has further expanded its iTegno modem range and
developed pre-packaged wireless communication solutions in embedded
modules. These modems and modules address the needs of the emerging M2M
communication market and are now being deployed globally in a wide
array of applications such as fleet management, facilities management,
security surveillance, automated meter reading and point-of-sales
transactions. For more information, please visit www.iwow.com.sg
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