October 2009 |
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Jefferie K. Mitchell |
RLE Technologies, in conjunction with RF Code, has announced a new version of its’ robust monitoring system Environet. Now Environet V3 with RFID not only integrates multiple protocol systems, but also simplifies asset management. It allows users to consolidate their monitoring needs into one, easy-to-use system. While the list of features continues to grow, here is a look at some of the more popular features that the system offers.
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Custom Monitoring of the Big, Small, and
Everything in Between
Environet gives users multiple views of their organization from a big
picture view of all their facilities globally, down to individual devices (e.g.,
UPS’s, power strips, PDU’s, generators, etc.). The breadth and flexibility of
this technology is unlike anything on the market. Users now have the power to
pick and choose features to allow their system to best fit their needs.
The system offers unique views of data with customizable floor plans. Views give
users visual representations of different conditions in their facility. For
example, the thermographic view gives a visual representation of temperatures in
a facility making hot and cold spots easy to identify. The customizable floor
plans make locating and managing alarm conditions fast and efficient. When an
alarm is triggered, users not only know the location of the alarm but the exact
piece of equipment that is under stress.
Not only are the views and floor plans customizable, but users control labeling
and naming of all units, locations, graphics, history logging, color codes,
warning/alarm messages, alarm thresholds, alarm escalations, and, in the
unlikely event users need something not currently offered, RLE will work with
you to make it happen. The best part of Environet is that no two systems are the
same—everything is designed with your facility and your needs in mind.
Integration with Current Monitoring Systems
One of the most important aspects of this monitoring system is the ability
to communicate with different protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Lon,
Hardwired I/O, etc.) The system natively supports all of these protocols which
makes integrating with equipment in your facility easy and the results are
powerful. Now users have one integrated system that allows them to monitor every
detail of the facility.
“With the advent of our Environet V3 featuring active RFID, we have a powerful
new tool to help our business partners manage their operations. This tool truly
merges facility management and IT asset tracking—there are no more gaps in
information from moves, additions, and changes – everything works as one
integrated, efficient system. Environet V3 is robust, customizable, and takes
asset management to another level." – Mike Orlich, CEO, RLE Technologies.
Capacity Planning
Capacity planning is the pinnacle of upkeep and management of a facility.
With this system, users can monitor power output, project how adding pieces of
equipment will affect their current power usage, and how eliminating pieces of
equipment can minimize power usage.
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Partnering with
RF Code: Environet Now Boasts RFID for Asset
Management
Imagine a 5,000 square foot datacenter with thousands of IT assets.
Currently, tracking all that equipment can be cumbersome, time consuming, and
costly for the companies responsible for maintaining and monitoring it. The new
version with RFID allows customers to digitally track equipment once it has been
tagged. There’s no longer a need for long, monotonous inventory checks—this
system tracks it all for you in real time.
If a piece of equipment is moved, the system automatically changes the location
of the equipment on its floor plan and notifies users. If a piece of equipment
is taken out of the facility, an alarm is triggered and proper notification is
sent out.
“The integration of our active RFID technology into Environet V3 is a triple
play for RLE customers,” said Mitch Medford, CEO, RF Code. “The move reduces the
cost of managing assets, provides real time asset visibility and gives
organizations the ability to monitor their entire critical asset pool. It’s a
win-win-win for customers.”
From a broad view of multiple facilities around the globe, to an alarm condition
in France or a look at a PDU in Colorado, Environet gives you a holistic view of
your organization. For today’s datacenters, monitoring at all levels of a
facility is key— after all, you can’t manage what you can’t measure.
To view case studies and articles about Environet visit
http://www.rletech.com/?id=about/news/09-3.
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