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Fourier Systems
Industry Data Acquisition
Solutions
Fourier Systems
• Leaders in data acquisition
solutions for multiple
industries
• Operating in more than 50
countries through 80
• Producing annually more
distributors
than 400,000 products
• Localizing products into over
19 languages
• Satisfying key customers
including: NASA, Coca Cola,
Nestle, Qantas
Fourier’s Competitive
Advantage
Product Advantages
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Immediate ROI – Zero implementation and infrastructure costs
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Quality – Greater number/variety of inputs, accuracy, memory
and sampling rate
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Flexible - Data transfer to any computing platform - PC, MAC and Palm
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Independent monitoring - Immediate feedback via stand-alone
graphic display
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Intuitive, ease-of-use - Simple keypads, icon driven menus in
loggers/software
Company Advantages
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20 Years Experience - R&D knowledge-base, established markets and proven
applications in 40 countries
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Wireless Pioneers - in-house development (reducing cost & time to market)
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Responsive - High R&D investment, quickly reacting to market needs
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Low Pricing - Efficient operation and outsourced manufacturing
Market Challenges
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Complex and multiple environmental monitoring from
within a single network
Strict storage and transport regulations for on-line
monitoring (e.g. FDA and CFR)
Increased automated industrial processes and home
automation
Growing need for low cost, portable data acquisition
systems for medium and lower segment applications
Existing methods of paper recording and electronic data
loggers are not enough:
• Room for human error
• No centralized view & reporting system
• No data analysis options
• No predefined, centralized alarm system
• Complex infrastructure and cabling
Food Processing & Storage Example
"About 30% of the fruits and
vegetables grown in India (40
million tons amounting to US$13
billion) get wasted annually due
to gaps in the cold chain such
as poor infrastructure,
insufficient cold storage
capacity, unavailability of cold
storages in close proximity to
farms, poor transportation
infrastructure, etc."
"About 30-35% of the losses can be reduced by
transporting the freshly harvested fruits and vegetables
in refrigerated containers“
Institute for Scientific and Technical Information –
France
Fourier Industry Line
MicroLite: Multi-trip Transport
DaqPRO: 8-channel multi data acquisition
DataNet: Mesh Wireless ZigBee network
MicroLog/PRO: Long-term General
Data Logging
DataNet: Hardware
• 16-bit resolution data logging system
• Two internal sensors for temperature and
humidity direct measurement and recording
• Four universal inputs for external sensors:
PT-100, Thermocouple, 0-1 V, 0-50 mV, 4-20 mA,
Dry Contact, Frequency and Pulse Counter
Data transmission from end-units to the
central computer utilizes innovative
ZigBee wireless telemetry protocol
DataNet: Units and Distances
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Line Of Sight
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DataNet: Mesh Network
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DataNet: Short Range Repeater
(SRR)
• Additional mode for DNL910 and DNL920:
Short Range Repeater (SRR), no need for H/W change
• Data loggers can operate as ZigBee repeaters for short range
(SRR), reducing network costs and increasing network
robustness
• Data loggers in SRR mode must be connected to AC at all
times, as with all DNR900 units
• SRR units can connect to 24 data loggers and 16 Repeaters
(Repeaters can be DNR900, DNL920 & DNL910 in SRR mode)
DataNet: Short Range Repeater
(SRR)
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DataNet: ZigBee Telemetry Protocol
ZigBee wireless protocol: 2.4GHz license-free frequency RF Band
• DataNet units can also serve as transmission repeaters to
neighboring units. Creating a reliable mesh network of up to
65,000 nodes.
Key ZigBee features include:
• Reliable transmission, ensuring no data loss
• Transmission range can be constantly expanded by adding
nodes
• Minimal costs due to wire-free infrastructure
• Portable units facilitating easy deployment in various
environments
DataNet – Key Benefits
Wireless data logging with no data loss
Internal RH/Temp sensors
View up to 65,000 network units
for long range monitoring
4 x recording channel inputs
4-20 mA, 0-50 mV, 0-1 V, PT-100 2-wires,
Thermocouple J, K and T, Dry Contact,
Pulse Counter and Frequency (Input 4
only), user defined sensors. Outputs:
Normal Open/Close, (Input 1 only), 12V
Excitation
Neighboring units Back-up,
creating reliable network
Operating keypads
Multiple alarms including SMS
Worldwide license-free RF band
Storing up to 59,000 samples
Internal rechargeable 4.8V NiMH battery
Detailed 2-line LCD Screen
DataNet – Software
• Multiple data display:
Numeric, meter, or graph
• On-line collected data retrieval and
display in real-time
• Map View displays all loggers’ location
with the measured data
• New sensor definition
• Ability to read the defined sensor’s units
on the logger’s display
DataNet – Software (cont.)
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Full calibration of the loggers via the software
Documentation and filing
Alarm levels displayed graphically
Export and import to and from spreadsheets
Analytical functions, for professional analysis of the
collected data
• Manual backup of calibration setting
• Over-the-air firmware update
DataNet – ZigBee Benefits
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Creates a network automatically
Selects the least noisy channel
Self routing correction
Low power consumption
Data handshake
DataNet – Software
Alarm level setup with e-mail
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SMS notifications
Map View displaying unit
location and signal path
Real-time data in multiple
displays with full data analysis
Reports profile manager:
Alarms, Data, and
Email / SMS logs (Q3/09)
Over-the-air firmware
updates and calibration
DataNet – Crossing Alarm
Thresholds
S/W alarms:
• Data logger changes color to red on Map View
• Sensor changes color on sensor view
• PC Screen
Data logger alarm:
• Unit audio alarm - buzzer
• Normally Open/Close on Port 1
• Email to pre-defined contact/group list
• SMS to pre-defined contact/group list
Mini DataNet Units
DNL808 – External 1 x NTC 10k sensor
DNL810 – Internal rH and Temperature sensors
DNL804 – 4-20 mA input (available Q3/09)
DNR800 – Long range repeater, AC operated
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Operate unit by one push button
3-color LED indication
Units work on the same network as the DataNet units
Mini loggers can operate for 10 months on battery
MicroLite – Hardware
MicroLite: Portability and transport
High functionality, multi-trip plug-in logging
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IP68 Standards: Dustproof and waterproof tested
LCD numeric decimal point display - showing min/max and
current values
Real-time, accurate historical data indicator
Long battery life and easily replaceable industry standard
Supports USB 2.0 interface enabling fast track communication
High resolution 16-bit (0.1 ºC) and high accuracy of 0.3 ºC
Large sample memory: Optional 8,000 or 16,000 samples
Fast sampling rate of once per second
Range -40 ºC to 80 ºC
Start sampling options: Magnet key, automatic and timer
Free full analysis downloadable software from Fourier Web pages
Fast automatic data download to graph, table, export to Excel
Built-in real-time clock and calendar
MicroLab Lite Software
Analysis
Setup
Output
•Table view
•Graph alarm
•Excel export
• Histogra
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• Statistics
MicroLite – Case Study
Company: Sea Star, Established in 1983
Ships highly perishable frozen seafood samples to brokers and customers across
the United States.
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Challenge:
MicroLite data loggers are used to ensure that the proper amount of frozen gel
packs for refrigeration must be used in each shipment. Too few would result in
product spoilage, and too many would result in excessive air freight charges.
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Requirements:
A water resistant logger that is compact, accurate, low cost and easy-to-use.
Data analysis software that could provide detailed analysis of the shipment from origin to
destination, allowing Sea Star to optimize its shipping process.
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Solution:
MicroLite loggers provide accurate and reliable confirmation of temperatures during
shipping, and result in substantial cost savings in air freight, refrigerant packs, and product
loss.
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Method:
During packing of samples, a MicroLite logger is placed in the insulated shipping box with a
postage-paid return envelope for its return to Sea Star after delivery. The logger is
programmed to start when the courier arrives to pick up the package. Samples are recorded
at 1 minute intervals during the overnight shipment. The logger is returned to Sea Star and
the data is downloaded for analysis.
DaqPRO – Hardware
DaqPRO: Multi-purpose data acquisition
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High-end data acquisition hand-held mobile solution
8 channels each capable of measuring seven popular
parameters
Setup on every port makes it viable for all industries
Stand-alone operation: Display and keyboard for field
programming and analysis (graph/table)
Rechargeable 7.2V battery with over 500 charging cycles
High sampling rate – up to 4,000 samples/second
Large data storage 512 KB RAM
Fast communication channels: USB
Multiple logging storage of up to 100 sampling sessions
Scales readings into meaningful engineering units e.g. bar, ppm
Built-in clock and calendar keeps track of time and date for
each data recording
On screen text editing to annotate collected data
Value for money – less than $130 per channel
DaqPRO – Display
DaqPRO provides truly independent data acquisition
with full setup, data display and analysis all on the
DaqPRO screen.
Ideal for field on/off site monitoring
Zoom and Marker
Notes
Numeric and graphic displays
Setup
DaqLab – Software
Online graph and table view
Export to Excel
Export to Excel
Analysis Wizard
• Scientific Functions
• Statistics
Sensor calibration
Online logger setup
DaqPRO – Case Study
Company: American Honda Car Manufacturer
Challenge:
Honda technicians must travel to Manufacturers wishing to incorporate Honda engines into their
own products. They must perform compatibility tests by monitoring different engine location
operating temperatures.
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Requirements:
Simple, turn-key, independent, battery operated method for all offices
and distributors across the US to record engine and operating temperatures. Data must be
displayed and analyzed without connection to PC and without a high level of computer
literacy.
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Solution:
DaqPRO is the product of choice for the General Purpose engine group of American Honda.
To provide on-the-spot accurate and complete information.
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Method:
Technicians travel to the site and use 6 different scenarios on the DaqPRO when testing.
Each one of these scenarios is a default setting. They will use the internal ambient
temperature sensor in I/O-1 and anywhere from 2 to 5 type K thermocouples in the other
inputs.
MicroLog/MicroLog PRO
Family Hardware
MicroLog: General data logging
Two low-cost data loggers:
Temperature and Temperature/RH
PLUS external sensors
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8 year legacy of customer satisfaction, reliability
and application experience
Up to 3 parameters: Temp, RH and external sensors
Accurate, portable 8-bit (MicroLog) and 10-bit
(MicroLog PRO) data loggers
All data viewing, export, and printing is done via two
function keys.
View up to 30 days min/max history on LCD screen
Water and dust proof (IP65/NEMA 4)
Infrared communication to portable thermal printer
Records months of data – up to 16,000 or 54,000 samples
External sensors include: Temperature, pH, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V
Current or Voltage inputs allow for connection with any industry
standard sensors
Sensor values are displayed in their own units on the LCD
MicroLab Software
Export to Excel
Analysis
• Mean kinetic
temperature
• Pasteurization
• Histogram
Daily download
file management
Graph
annotations
MicroLog Case Study
Company: Exporter Greenwings and Wageningen
Agro technologists Cut flowers exporter Holland to Japan
Challenge: High temperature and humidity levels during worldwide export
journeys of up to a week reduce quality and humidity causes botrytis
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Requirements:
Tracking and tracing system charting delivery from supplier to customer and
determine where obstacles occur to enable proactive, preventative measures.
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Solution:
MicroLog humidity and temperature data logger monitor the journeys’ climate conditions and
help structurally reduce quality loss of the flowers by developing a quality progress report.
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Method:
MicroLog data loggers are attached to the flowers, measuring temperature and humidity
every 30 minutes. Upon arrival in Japan, the data loggers are removed by the customer and
mailed back to Greenwings in attached envelops. The data on the data loggers is then
uploaded via an internet site to a central database.
DataNet – Products
DataNet
DNR900
DNL910
DNL920
DNL808
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless
Repeater & Internal Temp. Internal Temp. + External NTC
Receiver 4 x Ext. Sensors
RH
10KΏ
Data Logger 4 x Ext. Sensors
Mini Data
Data Logger
Logger
DNL810
Wireless
Internal Digital
Temp + RH.
Mini Data
Logger
Fourier Systems Industry Products
MicroLite
LITE5016A/08A
Multi Trip,
Low cost
Temp.
Data Logger
MicroLog
MicroLogPRO
EC600
EC650
EC700
EC750
Temperature,
8 Bit
1 external
Data Logger
Temperature,
& RH, 8 Bit
1 external
Data Logger
Temperature,
10 Bit
1 external
Data Logger
Temperature,
& RH, 10 Bit
1 external
Data Logger
DaqPRO
DB530x
8 External
channels
Stand Alone
Data Acquisition
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