CASE STUDY

Wireless Transmitters Save The Day
July 14, 2006

Solution Note
XYR 5000 Wireless
Remote Analytical Measurements
Honeywell XYR 5000TM Wireless Transmitters enable automated monitoring of variables in areas where tradi­tional hard-wired transmitters are too costly, difficult or time-consuming to implement. Whether applications are remote, without access to power, difficult to reach, or in hazardous areas, Honeywell XYR 5000 Wireless Transmitters can deliver needed information easily, flexibly, and affordably.

Problem
Regulatory fines or citations may result from unmonitored discharge of storage locations such as lagoons, ponds, holding tanks, pits stream discharge or leaks around chemical plants or refineries. Remote measurement of pH, ORP, or Dissolved Oxygen is often neces­sary but not implemented due to the high cost.

Wiring a transmitter back to a monitoring sta­tion can cost $20-$80 per foot.

Honeywell Solution
Until now, remote measurement of pH, ORP, Dissolved Oxygen and Conductivity has not been available for these applications.

Honeywell's XYR 5000 wireless transmit­ter combined with HoneywellâÂ?Â?s DirectLine transmitter and a commercially available solar power system are the obvious and economical solution to this problem.

This self contained and self powered solution utilizes proven Honeywell technology and a commercially available solar power system to monitor up to two measurements remotely and economically.

The Honeywell wireless transmitter is powered by long life, self contained battery and requires no licensing or special set up. The DirectLine module is powered by the solar system and has a battery back-up for extended periods of low sun or dark.

The wireless transmitter and the DirectLine transmitter are simple to set-up, requiring only hours to complete an installation. Whereas a wired solution requires a significant investment in time and money to run the signal and power back to the monitoring station.

Benefits
The Honeywell XYR 5000/DirectLine wireless solution eliminates physical and economical barriers to remote monitoring of analytical measurements. This solution excels in limited or no power remote locations, where manual or no readings are made today.

XYR 5000 wireless transmitters reliably and securely transmit up to 5000 feet on a 3-5 year battery life with an accuracy of +/-0.1%.

• Reduce opportunity for regulatory fines
• Reduce installation, maintenance and operating costs
• Improve plant safety by monitoring remote sites