Wireless Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry

Wireless I/O FAQ

Cable Replacement

How reliable is the communication?Good signal strength assures uninterrupted communication. Before actual system installation, a

SITE SURVEY should be conducted. With the proper selection of antennas (positioning and gain

level), good signal strength can be achieved even over long distances. Frequency Hopping Spread

Spectrum (FHSS) modulation ensures a very high tolerance for interference, while time-slotted

architecture allows multiple RF nodes to coexist seamlessly on a large deterministic network.

How secure is my data?SureCross wireless devices communicate with one another using a proprietary protocol which only

carries I/O data, making it impossible for a malicious executable fi le to be transmitted. This protocol

does not operate like an open protocol such as Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and is not subject to the security

risks of an open protocol. SureCross wireless protocol cannot be decoded by other manufacturers’

RF equipment. In fact, SureCross RF devices can be deployed successfully in close proximity to

other wireless technologies with no adverse effects.

How far can the signal travel?When using 1 W radios, the signal will travel up to six miles line of sight. When using 150 mW radios,

the signal will travel up to three miles line of sight. All SureCross wireless devices offer an integrated

Site Survey capability to evaluate radio signal strength in real-time to ensure your network will

communicate reliably prior to installation – no software required.

What will happen if there is a communication failure?The star topology DX80 architecture is a deterministic system which precisely defi nes how

network endpoints behave during the loss of communications. The network identifi es when the

communications link is lost and sets relevant outputs to user-defi ned conditions. Once the radio

signal is re-established, the network returns to normal operation.

Why & where should I use a Wireless system?• Wire damage due to articulating or rotating motion

• Excessive downtime of critical equipment due to cable replacement

• Heavy cost of material and manpower due to running of cables at long distances

• Diffi culty in installation of cables due to roads / bridges, property owned by another owner, or

where burial of conduit is impractical and/or impossible

• Cable damage due to rodents, heavy vehicle traffi c and aging / deterioration

FHSS

Communication

Frequency

Hopping

Proprietary

Protocol

FHSS and TDMA

(time-slotted)

technology

Confi gurable &

Mapped I/O

Multiple Signals,

Digital and

Analogue

Built-in Signal

Strength

Link Loss

Output

Built-in network

health capability

Power

Possibilities

Cable

Replacement

Reliable Secure Flexible Industrial

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Instrumentation Interface

Pulsed Radar

• Non-contact technology

• Detects liquid or bulk solids

• Various manufacturers

• Sampling times as fast as every

5 minutes

Pressure Transducer

(4-20 mA / 1-5 V)

• Tubing & casing pressure at the

wellhead

• Low power consumption results in

long battery life (> 3 years)

• I.S. sensors can be used in Class I,

Div 1 / Zone 0

• Sampling as fast as once/second

Guided Wave Radar

• Detects level in liquids, including

crude oil and water

• Various manufacturers

• Cable/weight can be terminated in

the fi eld to suit different tank sizes

• Sampling times as fast as every

5 minutes

Dual Float Sensor

• Allows detection of oil-water

interface with different density

fl oats

• Not fooled by foam or gas in

head space of tank

• RS-485 serial connection

between Node and probe

• Sampling times as fast as

once/16 seconds

• Low power consumption

results in long battery life

(> 2 years)

Flow Meter

• Various technologies

• Various manufacturers

• 4-20 mA output

proportional to fl ow rate

• DX99 provides loop power to

instruments via internal battery

(fi eld replaceable)

• Sensor scan time and RF

report rate is user-defi ned

• All parameters are confi gurable

via DIP switches or free PC

software

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Network Topology

• RF network health capability

• Proprietary protocol ensures network

security

• Built in signal strength (RSSI)

• Gateway communications protocols:

Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profi Net

Star topology, time-slotted architecture

CSA C/US

• Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D

• Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC

• Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G

• Class III, Division 1

LCIE/ATEX

• Group IIC, Zone 0

• Dust, Zone 20

DX80 C Gateway communicates with up

to 47 remote Nodes (DX99 or DX80C)

giving RTU / controller access to 500+ I/O

points

Hazardous Area Classifi cation

Up to 3 km Up to 3 km

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SureCross Wireless I/O

Intrinsically Safe

Eliminates need for Ex d ratings and wiring

Robust cast metal enclosure

IEC IP68 rated, -40 to +65°C operation

Internal lithium D-cell battery

Multi-year life expectancy; no need to wire power

Eliminate the need for bulky, expensive solar

Unique hazardous area RF nodes combine

radio, I.S. barriers and power supply into a

single compact & rugged package!

Global RF certifi cation

900 MHz or 2.4 GHz ISM band

Rugged 2 dBi dome antenna

Available internal antenna

150 mW radio power*

4.8 km (3 mile) distances possible

Even-driven transmit rates

Response speeds up to 62 ms

Multiple input types supported

Analog (4-20 mA, 0-10 V, 1-5 V), discrete, counter,

bridge & temp

Smart power for external devices up to 19 V

Supply loop power to I.S. instrumentation at user-

defi ned intervals (confi gured via DIP switches or

software)

Eliminate switching amplifi ers / Zener diode barriers

and remain hazardous area compliant

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DrillingDrilling rig

• Wireless node with integral inclinometer sensor and self-

contained battery reports the platform’s inclination angle in

real-time

• Used to precisely monitor alignment during drilling

operation

• Report platform out-of-level, sinkage issues

• Alarm on measurement values outside of normal

• Radios with analog inputs allow monitoring of swing arm

angle of the bale on the trip side, ensuring expensive

equipment damage does not occur

Top drive

• DX99 node constantly monitors RPM and direction of the

drill shaft on the top drive

• Defi nes drilling depth

• Can notify operators when any drilling-related parameters

are out of specifi cation

Ship to Platform Communications

• Operational data exchange between shipboard and rig-

based PLC / instrumentation without need for hard-wired

cabling

• SureCross radio technology handles both data and I/O

values in both hazardous and non-hazardous environments

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ProductionConventional pump jack

• Beam angle is measured currently with a wired

inclinometer sensor

• Objective is to accurately determine the position of the

sucker rod

• Position is important for the POC in order to optimise the

extraction of fl uids from the well

• Optimization minimizes wear and tear on the

electrical / mechanical components

• SureCross node with integral inclination sensor eliminates

need for troublesome cables

Storage Tanks

• Manage fl uid volumes and insure against costly spills

• Totally wireless tank level measurement in remote areas

without access to grid power

• Class I, Division 1 / Zone 0 rated

• DX99 nodes can be paired with a variety of level instrument

types where the node provides barrier-protected boost

voltage to the loop-powered device

• Completely eliminates need for expensive and time-

consuming conduit and wire

• Measurement technologies: fl oats, capacitive, guided

wave, or pulsed radar

• Crude oil, salt water disposal, or bulk sand storage tanks

Flare stack

• Monitor temperature of fl are and detect presence/absence

of fl ame using DX99 nodes with thermocouple or RTD

input types

• Battery powered nodes can relay information thousands of

feet to ensure compliance at unattended well pads

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ProductionArtifi cial lift production pumper

• Load cell measures force applied to the sucker rod

• Festoon (cable) attaching the load cell to the POC can

suffer catastrophic damage when it gets caught in the

mechanical workings in high winds

• DX99 bridge input node eliminates cabling by attaching a

simple, battery-powered RF device to the load cell

• Wireless eliminates expensive and failure-prone cables

• Ensures maximum production uptime

Mobile asset monitoring

• SureCross wireless devices can monitor level, temperature,

pressure, and fl ow

• Complete fl ow back management on site

• Ensure materials management onboard trucks

• Onsite potable water, propane, and sand

• Monitor service vehicles (blending, frac, cementing, and

wireline)

Production rig

• Eliminate cabling coming from transmitters measuring

tubing pressure and casing pressure at the wellhead

• Nodes with analog inputs and confi gurable boosted

excitation voltage install directly in the classifi ed area,

require no DC power, and no intrinsically safe (I.S.) barriers

• Many custom wireless solutions utilizing 3rd party I.S.

pressure transducers

• Signals can be reliably transmitted thousands of feet into

the safe area and regenerated as 4-20 mA or 1-5 V analog

outputs into the RTU or controller

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TransportationTank Gauging

• Accurately monitor crude oil volumes in 400 bbl storage

tanks for custody transfer

• DX99 nodes provide operational management of well pad

inventory without the need for expensive, permanent wiring

requiring trenching and conduit runs

• Wireless affords the ability to re-deploy the automation

technology when tank reconfi guration is needed or when

the well is shut in

• Additional discrete inputs allow for addition of fl oat switch

high – high alarming

Production pipeline

• Monitor liquid fl ow rates for custody transfer

• Endpoint RF devices can accept analog or pulse signals

from fl ow meters

• Deployment using fl exible and economical battery or solar

technologies

• Network topology may be point-to-multipoint or mesh

depending on pipeline layout and coverage needed

Terminal / Mobile Asset

• Monitor and automate terminal operations for truck, ship,

railcar loading / off-loading

• Inventory management and overfi ll prevention using

SureCross DX99 nodes with level sensors

• Ensure audit trail records for operational management of

liquids deployment

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Sensors Vision Wireless I/OLighting & Indicators

Machine Safety

SENSORS VISION WIRELESS I/OLIGHTING & INDICATORS

SAFETY

Banner offers a full range of sensing solutions

Banner Engineering's Worldwide Presence

• Presence/Absence

Detection

• Foreground &

Background Suppression

• GO/NO GO Inspection

• Gating and Triggering

• Parts Counting

• Level and Distance

Measurement

• Positioning

• Contrast and Colour

Sensing

• Vehicle Detection (Radar,

Ultra sonic & Magnetic

Technology)

• Vision Sensors with

Onboard User Interface

• Pattern Recognition

• Traceability (Barcode,

Datamatrix and Text

Reading)

• OCR/OCV

• Complex Part Inspection

• Part Orientation

• Assembly Verification

• Colour Inspections

• Slip Ring Replacement

• Tank Farm Monitoring

• Livestock Environmental

Monitoring

• Water and Wastewater

Treatment

• HVAC Remote Monitoring

• Traffic Monitoring &

Control

• Remote Sensing in

Process Automation

• Cable Replacement

• ATEX Approved Solutions

• Bin & Part Picking

• Error/Mistake Proofing

• Pick-to-Light & Put-to-

Light

• Operator Guidance

• Call for Parts

• Incorrect Pick Signal

• Remote Start/Stop

Indication

• Work Station Lighting

• Mobile Equipment Work

Lights

• Production Machine and

Cabinet Lighting

• Safety Light Screens

• Ergonomic Two-Hand

Control Devices

• Safety Modules

• Emergency Stop Devices

• Safety Interlocking

• Laser Scanners for Safety

Applications

• Programmable Safety

Controllers

• Enabling Devices