Monday, 16 July 2012

Getting Water Smart – Syrinix Ltd Uses VersaLogic Tomcat in Trunkminder Leak Detection System

With water bills having increased by approx 7% in April 2012, water conservation has never been so important. More than half of UK water companies will not be required to reduce their leakages before 2015, and with around 3bn litres of water being leaked every day by our water companies, early detection of pipeline failures is imperative.

Syrinix Ltd, based in Norwich, has developed the Trunkminder, a fully automated data acquisition system designed to continuously monitor water pipelines, in order to detect leaks before they become a major problem. Trunkminder uses an array of sensors attached to pipelines to provide instant alerts if a leak occurs, and to gather data which provides real-time information on what is happening in the pipe. Working at a significantly higher level of sensitivity than traditional pressure/flow-based devices, alerts can identify the site of a leak to within one metre.
The VersaLogic Tomcat provides the Trunkminder with a CPU boasting 800 MHz performance and very low power draw, due to its use of the highly integrated Vortex86DX chip. With no moving parts, full industrial temperature rating and soldered-on RAM, all on the compact PC/104 form factor, it is ideal for operation in applications like the Trunkminder, where size and weight are critical factors. With a 5 year+ production life guarantee, and a standard 2 year warranty, the VersaLogic Tomcat is an ideal choice for applications needing exceptional reliability and long term availability.

About Syrinix Ltd
Based in Norwich, Syrinix Ltd delivers high tech, continuous, intelligent and fully automated monitoring and detection services for the water industry. Syrinix’s TrunkMinder service utilises a combination of sensors permanently attached to pipelines, including a hydrophone, geophone, pressure sensor and optional flow monitor.

For more information, visit www.syrinix.com

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