http:// 2013-04-26T05:46:54Z 2013-04-26T05:46:54Z rise-in-construction-jobs-raises-question-of-inevitable-worker-shortage

Perth, WA, April 26, 2013 - The most recent release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that employment in the construction industry is on the rise. In the quarter ending November, 2012, 1.0157 million workers were employed in the construction industry. During the quarter ending February of this year, the number rose to 1.0353 million, for an increase of 19,600 jobs.  Queensland added 13,310 jobs during the February quarter, while Western Australia added 3,930 jobs. The only two states to show decreases were NSW, losing 1,170 jobs, and South Australia, which lost 600 jobs.  Currently, most economists are predicting a labour shortage in Western Australia by the end of 2013. This is attributed mostly to the mining industry. Not only does the mining industry itself produce many jobs in Western Australia, but service and infrastructure economies have grown around the mining industry.  The end result is that employment in Western Australia is high, and most economists are predicting that Western Australia will soon have to import workers from other states and even other countries to keep up with the demand. In the construction industry, this is projected to become problematic, because there could soon be a lack of skilled labourers. With a general shortage of labour, and the possibility of an even worse shortage of skilled labour, it could produce the effect of slowing down the construction industry. Completion times for building new houses are predicted by some economists to increase to as long as a year by the end of 2013 or the beginning of 2014. The mining industry has been beneficial to the Western Australian economy, but it is also causing unexpected growth. As more workers are imported, the need for housing and business establishments grows, thus placing a strain on the ability of the construction industry to build what needs to be built. This is great for the Western Australian economy, but it could spell trouble for those wanting to have a house built in a reasonable amount of time. According to Craig Johns, Director of Next Level Extensions, a firm that does home improvements and home renovations in Perth, many of those planning to build new homes may be wise to look at renovating the homes they already have. Johns said, “With the impending labour shortage, combined with increased demand for new business and residential construction, it could become a lot more difficult to get a home built in a timely fashion.” Johns continued, “If it goes the way we think it’s going to go, it might be time for people who want a larger home to look at renovating their own homes. We can renovate a home or build a second storey addition for much less money than it would cost for a new home, and take a lot less time to do so. We currently have plenty of skilled, experienced employees to handle the load.” Johns added, “When we build a second storey extension or a standard extension on your current home, we can do so without disrupting your day to day living. We make the whole process easy for you, and you end up with a larger home that is worth a lot more money if you sell it. In addition, you don’t have to go through the hassle of moving.” Next Level Extensions is a home renovation and home extension firm in Perth. For more information, call 08 9240 5888 or visit their website: http://www.nextlevelhomes.com.au/.

2013-04-22T05:02:40Z ethercat-servo-drive-starter-kit-from-anca-motion

Monday, 22 April 2013 - ANCA Motion is changing the way servo drives and automation equipment is distributed, sold, and supported. No longer are servo drives a specialist piece of control equipment to be locked away and hidden from the public.In the past, pricing was hidden so no one knew the real sales price and once you’d placed an order you’d have to wait weeks or even months for your order to arrive.Once your order arrives, if you needed support you’d have to work your way along the supply chain from the sales person, through the distributor, the local office, until finally your request made it to the headquarters of the drive manufacturer. If you were lucky your request might make it to an engineer that had some knowledge of the product.ANCA Motion is removing these barriers as they believe that the advantages and benefits of servo drive technology and high speed field buses should be more accessible to everyone.With more efficient and direct product supply and simplified access to the engineering teams that actually designed and built the product, ANCA Motion are able to offer a servo drive range with compatible motors at an affordable price along with world class support.The newly launched website at www.ancamotion.com/AMD2000 will allow servo drives and motors to be purchased directly from ANCA Motion and shipped from our factory to your door. The initial offering will consist of some of the most popular products from ANCA Motion’s range and will be extended over time.The entire AMD2000 AC Servo Drive range from ANCA Motion comes standard with an EtherCAT interface for quick and easy integration with motion controllers or CNCs as well as other industrial devices. The technology has matured to the point where almost anyone can install and configure the drive without any special training.“We believe that EtherCAT Servo drives should be available to everyone at a reasonable price and we are making this happen.”About ANCA MotionANCA Motion (www.ancamotion.com) is an Australian company specialising in the design and manufacture of Control and Automation products. As part of the ANCA Group of companies ANCA Motion has a history of machinery automation dating back to 1974.

2013-04-18T06:14:27Z flexible-double-hemispheric-camera-can-secure-two-rooms-with-a-single-unit

Thursday, 18 April 2013  The Mobotix S14 FlexMount from Madison Technologies, the world’s first flexible double hemispheric camera, is now available.  The compact S14D FlexMount is a universally deployable, easy concealable video system with a highly detailed resolution of up to six megapixels. The fully weatherproof IP camera has two miniature sensor modules, which are each connected to the camera housing with a two-meter cable. Thanks to the hemispheric dual lens, two separate rooms can be secured simultaneously without any blind spots.The camera, which is available in both mono (S14M) and dual (S14D) versions, offers a wide range of application opportunities. For instance, the S14D can be equipped with two hemispheric lens units with integrated microphone that connect to the main housing via cables. This makes it possible to fully secure two rooms located next to, or on top of, one another with just one single S14D unit. The slim design of the module units, which are available in white and black, permit an extremely discreet installation.Both module units and the separate housing with the latest dual camera board are weatherproof in accordance with IP65 and operate in a temperature range of -30°C to +60°C.  The flat housing, including flash memory with up to 64 GB and all external connectors (Ethernet, MiniUSB, MxBus), can be installed discreetly and with optimal protection behind a wall or ceiling panel so that only the lens units in their ultra-compact protective housing are visible. Power is supplied very cost effective via a network cable (PoE). At less than five watt-hours, the energy consumption is extremely low.The camera's technical features and very discreet mounting open up a whole range of application opportunities. In L-shaped rooms, for example, the two sensor modules can be positioned at the corner in correct angles to each other, therefore capturing the entire room without any blind spots. Therefore, the S14 is particularly well-suited for use in hotels, banks and retail stores where the highest levels of security and discretion are required. The S14 can also demonstrate its strengths at security gates and in offices. MOBOTIX also offers the appropriate installation accessories for mounting the sensor module on thicker walls. Using several extension pieces (each approx. 40 mm), longer "tunnel holes" through a wall can also be bridged.For more information, contact Madison Technologies networking team on 1800 72 79 79 or at www.madisontech.com.au/mobotix

2013-04-17T01:57:24Z record-breaking-flight-helps-greyhound-plight

Tim Howes, who took his first flight at age 13 years old, is reaching for the skies to break a new Australian aviation record. Tim plans to set a new Australian record for the number take-off and landings completed in a single day – all in the name of helping greyhounds. He will attempt to beat the current record of 102 take offs and landings aiming for 120. He’ll complete the feat in an open cockpit ultra-light aircraft called a Drifter near Lismore, on May 4, 2013. As well as breaking records, Tim also hopes to raise awareness of the plight of greyhounds and how great they are as pets. As a proud owner of a greyhound adopted from ‘Friends of the Hound’, raising awareness about these dogs is close to Tim’s heart. Friends of the Hound Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer based group that aims is to raise awareness and educate the public about greyhound welfare and the breed’s suitability as family pets and companions.  Money raised from the event will help Friends of the Hound to continue its work to save the lives of greyhounds. “It is a record that I have wanted to crack for some time now. I also wanted some way of letting people know about this cause. So this was a perfect opportunity to do both”, explained Tim. “Greyhounds are gentle, friendly and really affectionate. They are quiet, great with kids and other animals, and surprisingly lazy,” Tim said. Lisa White, President of Friends of the Hound said, “There are widespread misconceptions about the breed and with Tim’s help we can promote greyhounds as pets and change the perception of them as ‘just a racing dog’.” Tim hopes to achieve this record and raise funds for Friends of the Hound with help of friends and sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information and sponsorship opportunities go to fly.friendsofthehound.org.au.

2013-04-09T01:02:53Z rotech-supplier-of-state-of-the-art-door-and-gate-automation-systems

Brendale, QLD (April 09, 2013) – Many residential and commercial space owners strive to maintain safety in their premises by installing various security measures, such as fire alarm systems and door and gate automation. However, maximising security in your space can be difficult unless you install the system that suits your needs. With Rotech’s comprehensive range of door and gate automation systems, you can be assured to get only the best product solutions. Rotech Group has over 30 years of experience in providing quality door and gate automation systems, as well as fire and safety, and pedestrian access products to the Australian market. The company was formed by merging four businesses: Rotech Door Automation, Rotech Gate Automation, Rotech LED Lighting, and Rotech Fire and Safety. It is their goal to supply reliable products that are suitable for a variety of applications, whether for residential, commercial, or industrial use. With the demand for quality automation and access control systems in Australia increasing, Rotech also continues to expand their line of products. At present, Rotech distributes boom gates, automatic gate opener, swing gate motor, door operators, turnstiles, access gates, and much more. They are also able to provide specialist advice and assist in the design of custom-built automation systems. Rotech complies with all European standards and regulations, and is a registered Australian Communications Authority supplier. To browse through the comprehensive range of products Rotech offers, simply visit their website at www.rotech.com.au. About the Company Rotech Group is a trusted supplier of door and gate automation systems in the Australian market since 1999. The Rotech Group is composed of four companies: Rotech Door Automation, Rotech Gate Automation, Rotech LED Lighting, Rotech Fire and Safety. Their directors have over 30 years of industry experience and remain up to date with the recent developments in the industry to cater to the needs of their clients. Contact Information: Alan Roberts10/5 Deakin Street, Brendale QLD 4500 AustraliaPhone: +61 (0) 7 3205 1123Fax: +61 (0) 7 3205 1124E-mail: info@rotech.com.auWebsite: www.rotech.com.au

2013-03-22T03:08:49Z australian-housing-developers-employ-creative-tactics-to-move-inventory

Balcatta, Western Australia March 21, 2013 - All across Australia, housing developers are finding creative ways to provide discounts to entice more buyers. Although Perth and Western Australia have a thriving economy courtesy of the mining boom, even their housing prices have not returned to their peak levels, which were attained shortly before the global financial crisis. Many economists currently view Australia as having an economy that consists of two tiers: Western Australia and the rest of Australia. While prices are rising in the Perth area and in other cities that have benefited from the mining boom, the housing market in most other Australian cities is recovering more slowly. Consequently, many housing developers and builders are finding themselves in a position where they are offering discounts and rebates to stimulate more movement in the market. For example, Australia’s largest developer, Stockland, is offering rebates for as much as $30,000 to those who buy homes in their communities located in New South Wales, Queensland, or Victoria. In South Australia, Devine is offering matching deposits, and even taking over as many as the first 12 months’ mortgage payments. Since November 2011, the Reserve Bank interest rate has been cut a total of 1.75 percentage points, but the results have been negligible in many parts of Australia. In December 2012, Australian new home sales were down 6.6% from December 2011. New home loan approvals were down 31% from their high-water mark in October 2009. Many developers maintain that the market for new homes is the worst they have seen in 20 years, and have little faith that it will improve in 2013. December 2012 home building approvals fell 4.4% from the previous month. However, they were 9.3% higher than they were in December 2011. While this would appear to be cause for celebration, it falls far short of the predicted rise of 14.9%. Home prices across the eight major Australian cities fell 0.4% in 2012, averaging $483,000. Melbourne saw the biggest decline; they were down 2.9%. While Perth has one of the healthiest economies in Australia, home prices only rose 0.8% in 2012, and one new home builder has gone so far as to offer discounts of $10,000 to entice buyers. According to Craig Johns, Director of Next Level Extensions, there are plenty of reasons why the housing market is not growing as fast as the rest of the economy appears to be: “These statistics don’t surprise us in the least. While the economy has made great strides, and we are really happy to see people beginning to get back on their feet, a lot of people aren’t quite comfortable in declaring that we are all the way back.” Johns continued, “Western Australia, and Perth in particular, have benefited greatly from the mining boom, but a lot of people see the mining boom as a double-edged sword. While the mining boom has brought us a lot of jobs, it has also made many of us dependent on the mining industry.” Johns concluded, “Many people are choosing to build on to their current home, doing home additions and renovations, instead of buying a new one. They get the benefit of increased living space without the financial stress involved in buying a larger home.” Next Level Extensions builds home extensions and second storey additions in Perth and the surrounding areas. For more information on how to increase your living space without moving or buying a new home, call 08 9240 5888 or visit their website: http://www.nextlevelhomes.com.au/.

2013-03-06T09:59:30Z new-garden-shed-designed-specifically-for-unit-developers

Sydney — March 4, 2013 — Today Sheds4Less  announced the latest garden shed to be developed specifically for the Australian shed market Alex Cochran founder of Sheds4Less today announced; “We are really proud to bring this new garden shed onto the market. Recently a number of our customers in the unit development market asked us for a 6 cubic metre shed. This was something that we did not make, when I asked why 6 cubic metres, they said that it was becoming common for multi-unit development approvals to contain a clause that stipulated that 6 cubic metres of outdoor storage space must be provided for each dwelling. Here was an opportunity.” From concept to reality in 6 weeks. “Once we realized that there were few shed options available that met this need, we sat down with our engineers and designed a skillion roof shed that could be easily placed against an outside wall, that had a sliding door to reduce space requirements, but crucially provided 6.3 cubic metres of space. This shed was fast tracked in our production facility and six weeks later it is available for sale” Cochran said.  “Not only were we able to get this shed onto the market in less than 6 weeks, we were able to get it under $400 for the galvanized version.” “We believe that this garden shed will become the first choice for developers who want to provide useable outdoor storage space for their multi-unit and townhouse developments” he went on to say. The new Sheds4Less developers shed measures 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.8 metres and has a single sliding door. It provides 6.3 cubic metres of outside storage space. About Sheds4Less Founded in 2012, Sheds4Less is a pure online garden shed retailer that has developed products and systems to make buying, erecting or installing a garden shed cheaper and easier. #########   For more information, press only: Sheds4Less – Alex Cochran , Phone: 0419 019 469, Email: alex@sheds4less.com.au                 For more information on Sheds4Less http://www.sheds4less.com.au  

2013-03-05T04:26:00Z speakers-announced-for-safety-in-action-2013

If you’re serious about safety, there are now twelve more great reasons to attend the Melbourne Safety In Action trade show in March 2013. Responsible businesses can listen to a series of experts give informative and exciting free talks on a wide array of subjects, ranging from safety software to conflict management.The Safety In Action trade show offers the opportunity to learn about innovation in products, services, and responsible safety procedures through live demonstrations, interactive experiences and a series of free seminars, all in the interest of helping make Australia a safer place to work. On Tuesday, the seminars will focus on internal systems. Adrian Manessis from myosh will speak about The Benefits and Risks Associated with Safety Software. This talk should prove to be a great introduction for any company looking to implement myosh in to their safety infrastructure. Levasque Peterson (Lander & Rogers) will walk you through Internal Review – Essential Steps to Protect Your Business and Barry Sherriff (Norton Rose) will explore effective techniques within HR strategy in Dealing Effectively with Others in OHS. Those looking for a more technical guidance to effective and functional Safety Management Systems will find Ian Ackland’s(NCS International) talk The ABCs of Safety Management Systems – A Simple Approach very useful. Wednesday’s talks focus around problem solving and conflict management. Steven Craig from Pegasus Management will explore hiring strategies in his talk How to Select and Manage Contractors to Mitigate Risk and Maximise a Safe Work Environment. From risk assessment to induction processes, this talk will provide advice for businesses looking to manage risk from the very beginning of contractor engagement. Despite our best efforts, sometimes things do go wrong – and Melissa Kirby (Sharpe & Abel) uses her legal experience to discuss the stressful situation of disaster management. In her talk What to doWhen Disaster Hits: When Safety Products Fail, Melissa will go through real-life case studies and practical steps to manage difficult (and dangerous) situations in the best way. As a workplace disaster survivor himself, James Wood will give us a first-hand account of his experience with workplace accidents in his talk Choices, detailing how the wrong choices in workplace safety nearly took his life. And to round out the day, Cristian Sylvestre (SafeStart) will explore strategies to keep workers focused on the task at hand and minimise dangerous distraction risks with his talk Keeping Peoples’ Mind on the Job.On Thursday, Michael Adeny continues on from the theme of concentration as a powerful safety tool by talking about managing fatigue from a psychological background. In Fatigue Management – Getting it Right for Your Organisation, Michael offers some simple, smart tips for keeping staff awake and safe. Cristian Sylvestre will speak for a second time, this time about Building Safety Culture from the ‘Bottom Up’. Motivating your workplace community to participate in safety culture and procedures positively is perhaps one of the most important parts of OHS, and this talk focuses on understanding basic personal behaviours to build meaningful safety strategies. Those looking for a more technical, mechanics-focussed talk will find Frank Schrever’s (Machine Safety By Design) talk on Machine Safety – Australian Standards Development and Directions will focus on the latest updates to the AS 4024.1-2006 and how they’ll change safety management in Australia in the coming years. Tying it all together for the final talk, Mousa Sharifi from the International Standards Certifications group will explain how to Create A Safer Workplace Using a Management System and help your organisation meet the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation, to help you predict, assess and control hazards. The Safety In Action trade show offers a fantastic opportunity for workplaces to take responsibility for the safety of their staff and contractors by engaging with state of the art research and technologies, as well as this series of seminars, bringing the expertise of a range of industry professionals to the show. Don’t miss it! To register or for more information, go to www.safetyinaction.net.au/ or call the visitor hotline on 1300 656 184.

2013-03-05T04:17:00Z safety-gets-serious-in-melbourne

In March 2013, there’s one event not to miss if you are serious about Safety. Over three days the Melbourne Exhibition Centre will play host to hundreds of businesses working to keep Australians safe. Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how at Safety in Action Melbourne (Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21 March 2013). And this year Australia’s premiere workplace health and safety trade show will be presenting safety at its best. Event Director Tony Francis says, “there is no other show with this level of commitment to safety. We’ll have a huge series of free seminars from top industry experts across all the important topics, a massive array of state of the art technology to check out, and the chance to network with people and businesses who are leading the field in safety. If you’re looking for answers or to develop a network you can rely on for safety, you should definitely register and book into some of the seminars that suit you.” Safety in Action 2013 will also play host to safety world leaders for the SIA National Safety Convention (19th - 20th March 2013). They will discuss health and safety legislation, issues and practises across Australia and the world for a wider perspective on crucial safety matters for those wanting a deeper experience. There will be a strong line-up of thought-provoking speakers from backgrounds such as the legal profession, academia, risk management, border control, construction, mining and much more. While you’re there you can also visit The Advanced Logistics and Materials Handling show for those wanting supply chain specialist information on the packing, moving, storing, tracking and delivering industries. More than just a trade show Safety in Action offers an unparalleled opportunity to keep up-to-date with new developments in OHS from the broad range of industry specialists, all conveniently located under one roof. To register or for more information, go to www.safetyinaction.net.au/ or call the visitor hotline on 1300 656 184. What: Safety in Action When: Tuesday 19 March 2013 10am - 4pm Wednesday 20 March 2013 9am - 4pm Thursday 21 March 2013 9am - 4pm Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf www.safetyinaction.net.au/

2013-02-05T05:02:50Z february-special-25-off-selected-gloves-purchased-online-www-pro-val-com-au

The Grabbit is a general purpose polycotton glove with a crinkled rubber palm and thumb for a wide range of uses requiring excellent grip, combined with good wear characteristics. Perfect for working in the garden and landscaping jobs.The Tiger gloves is a fluoro yellow nylon glove offering outstanding grip, dexterity and feel. Made from premium grade nylon with latex crinkle finish palm. The high quality nylon used in producing these gloves is extremely breathable and lightweight, keeping hands cooler with less perspiration and fatigue when worn for long periods of time.The Traction is a blue unlined rubber glove providing excellent grip for the wearer. The Traction is lightweight and soft with excellent dexterity. Blue in colour they are perfect for use within the food processing industry, such as fisheries, meat and poultry works.Place your orders today www.pro-val.com.au

2013-01-17T07:23:42Z pi-certified-plug-and-play-profinet-enabled-ethernet-switches

Moxa’s EDS-405A and EDS-408A from Madison Technologies are 5 and 8-port managed Ethernet switches with PROFINET enabled. With embedded PROFINET, the PN switches can be easily integrated into the Simatic Step 7 engineering tool. It is more convenient for automation engineers to configure through Step 7 and monitor with automation HMIs.The EDS-405A/408A-PN switches with fast booting, Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain fast-recovery technology, can optimize PROFINET network performance. Moxa’s PROFINET switches also support a variety of useful management functions, such as IGMP snooping, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, QoS, port mirroring, SNMP, bandwidth management, and warning by email or relay.Features include:Command Line Interface (CLI) for quickly configuring major managed functions IPv6 Ready logo awarded (IPv6 Logo Committee certified) DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment with different policies Support EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP protocols for device management and monitoring PROFINET v2 conformance class B, GSD (General Station Description) v2, and SIMATIC STEP 7 device icons are available Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (recovery time < 20 ms @ 250 switches), and RSTP/STP for network redundancy IGMP snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease network planning QoS (IEEE 802.1p and TOS/DiffServ) to increase determinism RMON for efficient network monitoring and proactive capability SNMPv1/v2c/v3 for different levels of network management security Bandwidth management to prevent unpredictable network status Port mirroring for online debuggingFor more information, contact a Madison Networking Specialist on 1800 72 79 79 or via our website www.madisontech.com.au/moxa-eds

2013-01-17T05:02:22Z phoenix-audio-to-provide-audio-solutions-for-vidyo-users-worldwide

Madison Technologies is proud to announce that Vidyo Inc., a world leader in personal telepresence and video conferencing solutions, has tested and approved Phoenix Audio Technologies' Duet PCS personal audio solution as a recommended personal audio solution for Vidyo users worldwide. Available nationally, the Phoenix Duet’s built-in microphone and speaker delivers a large range of coverage due to their immense pickup and output capability. Noise suppression, echo cancellation and AGC are all features that make this perfect for desktop and small to mid-sized conference rooms. "We are very proud that Vidyo has chosen to add the Duet PCS as a recommended personal audio solution for Vidyo users worldwide," said Jacob Marash, Phoenix Audio Technologies' COO. "Our best in class audio solutions will be perfect for Vidyo users, providing HD audio for Vidyo's best in class Personal Telepresence solutions." Phoenix Audio Technologies' Duet PCS is the only personal speakerphone that provides real HD audio (16KHz). Available from Madison Technologies, the Phoenix range is ideal for all audio conferencing applications. For more information, contact a Madison Audio Visual Specialist on 1800 00 77 80 or via our website www.madisontech.com.au/phoenixduet

2013-01-10T04:32:06Z high-performance-hdmi-cables-that-offer-more

Using high quality, high performance HDMI cables is commonplace for reputable AV Installers and Integrators, but often the biggest problem with HDMI cables is the connectors themselves.  HDMI connectors are notoriously insecure, and can easily loosen. The HDMI connector’s tiny pins can become disengaged in a way often difficult to detect with the naked eye, causing errors up to a total loss of signal, resulting in service calls, time wasted and unhappy customers.  Thankfully, Perfect Path has a unique solution to this issue.Available from Madison Technologies, Perfect Path HDMI cables offer high quality and performance coupled with a patented Locking HDMI Connector boasting more than four times the holding retention of conventional HDMI cables; making sure that once you connect your device, it stays connected.The cables themselves offer full foil and braid shielding and a metal shield over connections preventing signal interference.  Consistent quality audio and video output, low signal egress levels and performance beyond the high speed HDMI cable specification is the result. Madison offers two ranges of the Perfect Path Locking HDMI cables, both of which are available in 60cm, 1.2m, 2.4m, 4.9m, 10.7m and 15.2m lengths:The 1000 Series High Speed HDMI® Cable with Ethernet Channel This HDMI cable breaks the boundaries of the HDMI system, now and for the future. The world's first truly locking HDMI solution, presented in a gleaming gloss nickel finish. If you want the HDMI cable that does everything, your decision has already been made.- Patented PerfectLock™ connectors- High Speed exceeding 10.2 Gbps Speed rating to deliver 1080p resolution and beyond- Ethernet Channel- Audio Return Channel- 3D and 4K x 2K ready- FTP (Foil & braid) cable shield, full metal connector shield700 Series - Locking High Speed HDMI® CablePerfect for systems without the HDMI Ethernet Channel. The HD 700 gives you the same ground breaking performance of the 1000 Series, without the Ethernet Channel feature. Ideal for current systems, as you wait on the debut of Ethernet Channel gear.- Patented PerfectLock™ connectors- High Speed exceeding 10.2 Gbps Speed rating to deliver 1080p resolution and beyond- Audio Return Channel- 3D and 4K x 2K ready- FTP (Foil & braid) cable shield, full metal connector shieldFor orders and information, contact your Madison Audio Visual expert on 1800 00 77 80 or visit www.madisontech.com.au/av 

2012-12-06T03:11:58Z acksys-ruggedised-wireless-for-transport-applications-now-available-from-madison-technologies

ACKSYS offers a wide range of ruggedised wireless equipment for industrial and transportation applications using the Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard in 2.4 & 5.x GHz bands.  This range of products addresses the specific issues associated with operating wireless equipment in vehicles.- “Aboard” and “Road” ranges for rail and road transport sectors- “Aboard” products certified to EN50155- Temperature hardened for -40°C to +70°C operation (typical)- Environmentally sealed to IP66- Lightning/Surge protection built-in- Very wide power supply voltage – typically +9 to +70VDC- Tough die-cast aluminium construction- Easy mounting tabs for secure fixing in vehiclesOne unique feature of the ACKSYS system is the removable “C-Key” which stores all configuration data and allows instant equipment swap-out and data restore functionality.The ACKSYS solution includes Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint and Wireless Mesh technologies and is suitable for long-range line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight operation.  Applications include: access points, bridges, bridge-routers, repeaters, and serial to wireless gateways.ACKSYS provides excellent integration into industrial and vehicle systems with capability to:- Interface to truck telemetry and fleet management systems- Stream data from rolling stock to station- Wirelessly connect RS232, RS422, RS485 serial equipment together- Build a wireless bridge between a serial MODBUS network and MODBUS/TCP- Wirelessly connect Ethernet, MODBUS/TCP, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, DNP3 equipmentFor more information, contact a Madison Wireless Specialist on 1800 12 22 23 or via our website www.madisontech.com.au/acksys 

2012-11-23T05:25:03Z eagletrack-gps-tracking-systems-announces-integration-of-google-traffic-and-speed-based-email-alerts

Melbourne, Australia – November 23rd, 2012 – EagleTrack is excited to announce the addition of two hot new features to their online GPS Tracking System; Email Alerts triggered by speeding and integrated Google Traffic overlays. EagleTrack’s GPS Tracking System was developed to allow SMEs a cost effective way to enhance work fleet usage as well as cut down communication costs between office and fleet. Companies using the system can log on at any time of day to view current location, direction of travel, speed, way point data and status (ignition on/off) on standard or hybrid maps. Over the last few years, with regular EagleTrack product innovations, clients have seen the commercial benefits grow significantly. With Australia being one of the first five countries to see the release of Google Traffic, EagleTrack quickly moved to integrate the tool into their online tracking maps. Customers using the system can now see real-time traffic conditions displayed as a colour coded overlay on relevant roads. The colours indicate the speed of traffic on the road compared to free-flowing conditions. EagleTrack see clients using this tool on the fly to avoid job arrival delays across their fleets.As state road authority attention turns to commercial vehicle speed, EagleTrack has taken steps towards driver management by providing email alerts on speeding. Surveys showed many operators within Eagletrack’s target market owned branded company vehicles; furthermore, in most cases these were the organisations most visible asset. The vehicle tracking system from EagleTrack now offers a way of rewarding good driving behaviour as well as staying on top of those who might exceed speeds. This tool provides managers with timely alerts delivered directly to their inbox. To celebrate the release of these new features, EagleTrack is not only offering $100 off the retail price of all GPS tracking units purchased online but all new clients will be given access to both Google Traffic and Email Alerts for speeding for FREE for 60 days!   About EagleTrack Since being established, EagleTrack has forged its way into the Australian market with cost effective GPS Tracking Solutions working on the GPRS and NextG/3G networks nationwide. From the outset EagleTrack has adhered to the e-commerce model to ensure their operational costs savings can be passed directly to the client. Eagletrack will continue to strive to provide smart, customer friendly GPS Tracking and fleet management solutions to its clients through taking advantage of the latest technologies available.