Barix AG, the Zurich, Switzerland-based IP audio, intercom, control, and monitoring product firm announced the installation of more than 1,000 Barix Barionet IP control devices to monitor power cabinets and substations throughout Singapore.
Barix Barionet IP control products are network-enabled, remotely accessible devices suitable the firm says for automation and monitoring applications in buildings, industrial and IT systems. The Barionets in the Singapore operation are used to remotely monitor substation security and integrity by supervising doors and cabinets; and to switch alarms and local control functions on and off. Barix TS temperature sensors are also used to monitor the environmental condition of the cabinets. These readings and notifications allow operators to react in the event of impending or actual equipment failures and security threats.
The Barionets were supported and delivered by Avanca Technologies, the Barix distributor in Singapore; and installed by system integrator Willowglen Services, also of Singapore. Most of the Barionets are exposed to harsh conditions, including many indoor installations without air conditioning, and some open air locations that offer limited protection from the elements.
The Barionets are connected to D-Link or Linksys 3G routers for IP connectivity, sharing the connection with other IP-based equipment such as cameras.
“Barix control devices are now installed around the world under very challenging conditions, including all seven continents. The Barionet family has proven extremely reliable in all types of climates, whether in Antarctica, the deserts in the Middle East, Hawaii or here in Singapore,” said Johannes Rietschel, CEO and Founder of Barix AG. “This specific project has put more than 1,000 Barionets into service, and has become one of our 100 largest installations globally.”
