Summary of BinView Tank Monitoring from BinMaster: Real-Time Inventory via the Internet, LAN or VPN
BinView is a real-time inventory management system by BinMaster for monitoring solid material levels via Internet, LAN, or VPN. It replaces manual checks with automated sensors and wireless/wired networks, offering flexible configurations like 900 MHz radio, RS-485 daisy-chaining, or ZigBee mesh options. The system provides alerts via email to devices when levels are critical, enhancing safety and operational efficiency across various industries.
Parts used in the BinView:
- SmartBob2 sensors
- SmartBob-TS1 sensors
- Wireless or wired data communications network
- Gateway for PC or IP network connectivity
- Data collection software
- 900 MHz radio modules
- RS-485 multi-drop communication cables
- ZigBee wireless mesh network modules
Lincoln, Nebraska (PRWEB) August 19, 2011
BinMaster Level Controls of Lincoln, Nebraska, USA announces the introduction of BinView an innovative inventory management system that offers real-time bin level monitoring for solid materials over the Internet or via a company LAN or VPN. The components of the BinView solution are BinMasters SmartBob2 or SmartBob-TS1 sensors mounted on the bins, a wireless or wired data communications network, a gateway to provide connectivity to a personal computer or IP network, and data collection software that can be viewed securely by any authorized individual via an Internet connection or over the companys LAN or VPN.
BinView eliminates the need to manually check bin levels to improve safety and save time, money and manpower by improving the efficiency of ordering and logistics for all types of operations from farms, to processing and manufacturing operations, to the largest storage facilities. BinView delivers real-time bin data where you need it, when you need it and can be configured for local access only, multi-site access, or corporate visibility of data. SmartBob sensors are programmed to take measurements at predetermined intervals and send bin level data to a gateway with connectivity to an IP network. Alternatively, the measurement data can be stored and accessed exclusively on a company LAN or VPN. When using the BinView program, alerts can be sent to a cell phone, a PC, or a PDA via email when bin levels meet critical levels.
BinView is highly flexible and offers many different configurations. A common wireless option is to utilize a 900 MHz radio to create a simple wireless network. The SmartBob2 or SmartBob-TS1 sensors can also be daisy-chained via RS-485 multi-drop communications and then communicate via RS-485 or 900 MHz wireless to transmit data to the gateway. An optional ZigBee configuration allows ZigBee modules embedded into SmartBob-TS1 sensors to communicate data via a Zigbee wireless mesh network, allowing the gateway running the SmartBob application to send data to the Internet.
About BinMaster
BinMaster is a division of Garner Industries an ISO 9001:2008 certified company established in 1953 and headquartered in a 75,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. BinMaster is strategically focused on designing, manufacturing and marketing reliable, proven sensoring devices for the measurement of bulk solid and liquid materials for the feed and grain, food, plastics, pulp & paper, power, mining, and concrete industries. The BinMaster product line is sold worldwide and features many diverse technologies for bin level indication and measurement, being well known for its SmartBob2 and 3DLevelScanner advanced inventory management solutions. For more information about BinMaster, visit http://www.binmaster.com.
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- How does BinView improve operational safety?
It eliminates the need to manually check bin levels. - Can BinView be accessed over a company LAN?
Yes, data can be stored and accessed exclusively on a company LAN or VPN. - What methods can send alerts when bin levels are critical?
Alerts can be sent via email to a cell phone, a PC, or a PDA. - How do SmartBob sensors transmit data to the gateway?
Sensors are programmed to take measurements at intervals and send data to a gateway with IP network connectivity. - What wireless frequency option is commonly used for the network?
A common wireless option utilizes a 900 MHz radio to create a simple wireless network. - Can sensors be connected using RS-485 communication?
Yes, sensors can be daisy-chained via RS-485 multi-drop communications to transmit data. - Does BinView support ZigBee technology?
Yes, an optional ZigBee configuration allows embedded modules to communicate via a Zigbee wireless mesh network. - Who can view the data collected by BinView?
Any authorized individual can view the data securely via an Internet connection or LAN.
