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Services Available

Wireless Communications

For over 20 years now, NTE Automation has been heavily involved with designing & integrating wireless systems for our customers. With recent advances in cellular and satellite technology, we believe the best is yet to come. For the past 2 decades our top priority has been to select the technology that fits our client's application best. We are here to help make your wireless project a success not matter the location or project scope. Contact us today to learn more about the wide variety of options available and most importantly, what configuration of these data communication technologies will serve your interests best.

Wireless Options Available:

Technology	Description	Data Volume	Latency	Hardware Cost	Monthly Cost
900 MHz Frequency Hopping RF	Range is limited up to 20 miles and requires line of sight. Operates in the license free ISM band and requires no recurring data fees from the FCC or Network Operators. This method is well suited for Isolated Applications where data is exchanged between remote devices in close proximity to each other.	Unlimited	None	Low	None
Geosynchronous Satellite	Offers global coverage in the most remote locations. Best used in report by exception applications or where daily readings are only required.	Low to Medium	Medium	Medium	Low
Low Earth Orbit Satellite	Excellent coverage in North America. Highest latency and not recommended for alarm or critical data readings.	Medium	High	Medium	Low
GPRS Digital Cellular	Low cost option for cellular communications. Works very well with the Modbus protocol and operates in plug & play fashion.	High	Low	Medium	High
CDMA Digital Cellular	Slightly higher hardware cost, but can be used in apllications where large amounts of data is used on a monthly basis (> 2MB). Works very well with the Modbus protocol and operates in plug & play fashion.	Very High	Low	High	Medium

Industrial Automation

Our team of system integrators are ready to offer their expertise when automating your process control applications. Focused in the petrochemical, hydrocarbon production, and agriculture markets, NTE Automation works with all major automation equipment manufacturers such as:

Control Microsystems
Omron
Allen Bradley
Modicon
Automation Direct
Idec
Beijer Electronics
Maple Systems
ABB
Baldor
Benshaw

Our panel fabrication facility is the one of few authorized UL508 locations in the West Texas area. We understand that expectations are high for every automation project, and our attention to detail and extensive quality control methods help make these expectations a reality when we complete the project.

OEM Product Integration

Is your company looking to enhance your product line or efficiently maintain your customer's equipment? By adding wireless communications to your product, many benefits and cost savings are possible such as:

Web access from anywhere to monitor or control equipment
Efficiently manage maintenance contracts or service agreements
Added value to stand out in the crowd of competing products
Allow technicians to troubleshoot problems remotely