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June / July 2021 eNewsletter
News on Level, Flow & Inventory Management
In this Issue:
Tech Tip - Wireless Communication for Continuous Level Sensors
Monitor Employee Profiles & Anniversaries
Product Spotlight - Dust Monitors with Hazardous Location Approvals
Upcoming Trade Shows
Word of the Month
Latest Generation Vibratory-Style Bin Level Indicators
Tech Tip ----

Avoid the hassle and time to hardwire the communications for your continuous level sensors on storage silos

Communication between Monitor's continuous level sensors and the operator interface (SiloTrack PC or Cloud software or HMI2) is accomplished via a 2-wire RS-485 communication format. The WirelessEZ Communication Interface (radio modem) can be used to replace the RS-485 wiring between the sensors and the control / operator interface. With reliable and affordable technology, the WirelessEZ Communication Interface can be used to lower the time & effort of installation and to overcome obstacles that make hardwiring impractical or impossible (Ex.: to cross railroad tracks, a road or river, to span a large facility, etc.).
The WirelessEZ can achieve distances up to 1 mile (5,280 ft; 1.6 km) depending on the situation.

> For additional details, please Click Here

> Application Support - We invite you to discuss your application with our Application Support & Sales Teams. They have assisted on a lot of different processes and target materials regarding powders & bulk solids. Contact them at:
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A Versatile Level Measurement Sensor
Industry-leading level sensor with tens of thousands of SiloPatrol® SMU installations worldwide over 30 years.

The SiloPatrol® SMU is a durable weight and cable (plumb bob) style continuous level measurement sensor that is unaffected by application factors such as humidity, dust, spurious reflections, dielectric constant and conductivity. This alone makes the industry-leading SiloPatrol® versatile for a variety of applications. Now include the below options and you have a reliable, cost-effective level sensor that can work for most powder / bulk solids and some liquid applications.

Plumb Bob Selection...
A variety of optional plumb bobs are available to make the SiloPatrol® effective for a wide range of general and specialized applications.
The standard aluminum plumb bob works well for a large variety of powders and bulk solids; However, there are some more particular applications that may require a different style of plumb bob in order to most effectively interact with a specific target material. For instance, there is the inverted plumb bob for level indication of lighter bulk solids (ex. expanded perlite) or fluidized powders. There is the solid / water interface-style plumb bob to provide level measurement for settled solids in a blanket of water. In addition, a stainless steel ball float style plumb bob is available for use with some liquids. A Teflon® version of the ball float is offered for sticky or corrosive materials.
View the complete plumb bob offerings at: 
 
Operator Interfaces & Inventory Management Systems...
The SiloPatrol® automates inventory management by use of the SiloTrackTM CLOUD web application, PC software, HMI2 operator interface device or your control panel. RS-485 / Modbus or Analog sensor outputs available.

for more information on the SiloPatrol® SMU.
Monitor Employee Profile ----

NAME: Brooke Ellis
DEPT: Customer Service
YEARS WITH MONITOR: 3 Years in July

Q: WHERE ARE YOU FROM ORIGINALLY?
A:  Lombard, IL Area

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?
A: Portillo's Cheeseburgers

Q: FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM?
A: Cubs

Q: HOBBIES OUTSIDE WORK?
A: I love going boating with my family at our lake house.

Q: FAVORITE VACATION SPOT(Have gone to or would like to go to)?
A: Florida!

Q: WHAT CONSUMER ITEM REMINDS YOU MOST OF MONITOR TECHNOLOGIES?
A: Any time I drive past silos it always reminds me of Monitor.

Q: WHAT IS THE BEST ASPECT OF WORKING AT MONITOR?
A: All of the wonderful people I get to work with every day.

Q: POSITION(S) YOU HOLD / HAVE HELD AT MONITOR?
A: I’ve been a proud customer service representative since day one!
Monitor Employee Anniversaries ----

We are very thankful for all of our employees and congratulate them on their anniversaries with Monitor Technologies.

June
Cris Breck, Dir. of Business Development, 7 Years
Tammy Alvarado, Rotary Paddle Team Lead, 3 Years
Sharon Millsap, ESD Area, 2 Years

July
Brooke Ellis, Customer Service, 3 Years
Janet Fleming, Training, 2 Years
20 Year Anniversary
We are proud to congratulate Darrell Lundquist on his 20 years with Monitor Technologies, LLC.

Currently, Darrell holds the title and responsibilities of Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager. Originally, he joined Monitor as an electronic technician.

Everyone at Monitor is glad to have Darrell as part of the team!
Product Spotlight ---


Dust Monitors with Hazardous Location Approvals

The DustAlarm® ES and DustTrendTM ES, Monitor Technologies’ trusty series of broken bag detectors and dust emission trend monitoring systems, are now available with hazardous location approvals. Plus, they have intrinsically safe probes for ultimate hazardous location protection. These monitors provide excellent repeatability that is not affected by variations in relative humidity, process temperature or pressure. They use proven AC Triboelectric technology with advanced algorithms to filter out noise and provide the most accurate dust measurement. The monitors have an easy auto set-up function that is activated by pressing a button to automatically configure parameters / alarms. They contain externally viewable bi-color LED indication on ordinary location units. These units are ideal for monitoring the level of dust emission in dust collection system exhausts, etc. They help anywhere it is critical to safety, maintenance, equipment operation, plant efficiency (energy-savings), employee welfare and the environment. 

The monitors can be connected with the free DustConfigTM software to set custom alarm points, view live activity within the duct, or review data history for up to a 24-hour period.

The DustTrendTM ES dust emission trend monitor adds the ability to provide continuous trend measurements that allows a plant operator to identify changes in dust emission levels and optimize the facility's filtration / dust collection system. It also provides 4-20mA analog output and/or enhanced Modbus(RS-485) output.  

View more information on dust monitors: 
Upcoming Trade Shows -----------------

Please stop by our booth if you are attending any of these shows. We would enjoy seeing and talking with you.

International Powder & Bulk Solids (iPBS) Expo 2021
August 24 - 26, 2021
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL USA 
Booth #: 2409
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GEAPS Exchange Expo 2021
August 6 - 9, 2021
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH USA 
Booth #: 155

Discount Coupon for GEAPS Expo Hall Admission...
Click Here for easy online registration of a one day expo-only pass with lunch and pay the discounted rate of $25 per day for non-GEAPS members. (Regular cost is $50.) GEAPS members receive free admittance to the expo.
Make sure to use Coupon Code: 13734
Word of the Month -------------------

alacrity (a·​lac·​ri·​ty)
sounds like:
uh-lak-ruh-tee

Meaning:
Noun - 
>  promptness in response; cheerful readiness or willingness
 
Examples: 
Noun -
She accepted the invitation to the party with alacrity.

The Monitor Technologies' customer support team answered the phone call with alacrity.


To translate this word into a different language using Google translate, please go to http://translate.google.com.
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