Published on: 19th Feb 2014

NEC has introduced a new version of its E RAN solution featuring multimode small cells an on premises services node and an upgraded small cell gateway

Using an enterprise's existing Ethernet infrastructure, the E-RAN solution avoids the need for coaxial cable installation works, CAT6/7 Ethernet re-wiring or specialist indoor radio planning, reducing installation times.

MEC said that it also uses only a fraction of the power of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) without the need for special air-conditioning and associated operating costs.

"Our mobile operator customers tell us that they can only deploy a fraction of the large scale in-building coverage deployments requested by customers in any given year," said Martin Guthrie, Head of Business Development EMEA -- Small Cells at NEC Europe. "E-RAN is a mature and proven solution - which now supports LTE - that costs significantly less than DAS from both a capital and operational perspective and is very quick to install. It also provides an opportunity to generate revenue from what is traditionally seen as a defensive investment in the customer."

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Boeing is offering a one-time bonus of 8 percent of a years pay to workers at the 787 Dreamliner plant in North Charleston, S.C., if they can fix the production problems there within the next few months.

To reduce the deluge of work that has been flowing unfinished to Everetts final-assembly plant, managers in Charleston also are reorganizing the myriad jobs involved in assembling the jets mid-fuselage, where the worst bottleneck is.

And Boeing says it has completed the first step in its campaign to control Charlestons production problems: rapidly hiring 1,100 workers, many of them skilled contractors, in the past three months.

However, a big backlog has built up. Last week, the mid-fuselage build teams were just shy of 8,000 jobs behind schedule. At recent rates, thats about 10 days of work.

There are still a lot of wiring issues, and efforts to fix that are taking a lot of manpower and a lot of hours, said a manager in Charleston.

The most recent fuselage sections delivered to Everett from Charleston are those for Dreamliner No. 178.

Boeings latest target, said the manager, is to minimize the work traveling incomplete to Everett by Dreamliner No. 195. That would be within a couple months.

But to me it still feels chaotic, cautioned the manager, who, like other employees cited in this story, spoke on condition of anonymity because Boeing doesnt allow workers to speak without authorization. I dont think that will happen by line number 195.

Meanwhile in Everett, work is still backing up as sections arrive missing not only major wiring bundles but even the brackets that hold the wiring.

According to three people in the factory, work on both 787 assembly lines in Everett slid by two to three days in the past week, despite mandatory overtime through the weekend for many mechanics.

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Microlise has introduced SmartPOD, a downloadable application for Android smartphone devices that enables the cost effective use of e-POD within both sub-contract fleets and own fleet operations alike.

Whilst some customers are using consumer smartphones, there has still been a requirement to provide more rugged, but cost effective, Android devices to run Microlise applications. Microlise have answered this need with the introduction of its new DriveTab in-cab tablet.

The Microlise DriveTab is a 7" ruggedised, Android based, touch screen driver communications tablet which can be fixed in-vehicle or used as a hand-held device via a clever dedicated charging bracket.

The new tablet facilitates driver ID, text and voice communications, trip sheet, integrated satellite navigation, task management and unique driving style coaching & debrief functionality.

As DriveTab shares the same core software as the SmartPOD application, the device can be optionally removed from the cab to carry out hand-held e-POD with image & signature capture.

DriveTab can be "locked down", only allowing the driver access to the applications and functions on the device which they are required to use.

Where fitted, communications between a Microlise Telematics Unit and DriveTab are facilitated via Bluetooth communications. This means wiring & installation is simple.

Where a Microlise telematics unit is installed, the driver can automatically log-on via the digital tachograph unit, negating the need for manual log-on. Incidentally, where a customer wants just tracking, DriveTab offers this built-in without the need for a telematics unit.

The Microlise DriveTab has voice communications with optional hands-free kit allowing drivers to use the phone to dial fixed numbers which are either permanently stored in the device or downloaded as part of a trip. Once again, based upon the customer's operational needs, drivers can be allowed to manually dial numbers.

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DETROIT (AP) -- Crews in one eastside Detroit neighborhood on Wednesday installed the first of about 50,000 new LED street lights that eventually will illuminate the city.

The 150-watt LED lights are more than twice as bright as standard 70-watt, high-pressure sodium lights, according to Detroit's Public Lighting Authority.

The authority began installing new high pressure sodium lights in November in demonstration areas, but switched gears and decided to go with LED lamps while rebuilding the city's street lighting system.

A corner at Greiner and Hamburg streets got the first LED light.

"Today marks a milestone in providing modern, reliable public lighting for the citizens of Detroit," Mayor Mike Duggan said. "With the decision to install all LED lights, the Public Lighting Authority is ensuring that we are providing our citizens with up-to-date technology that will serve our city well for the foreseeable future."

The city's lighting system has been plagued by broken bulbs, antiquated wiring and thefts of copper wires from light posts.

Fewer than half of the city's 88,000 streetlights are believed to work.

In September, crews began a block-by-block review of streetlights in two demonstration areas. Construction in the two areas is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.

The authority said its goal is to have working street lights in all city neighborhoods by the end of 2015.

The authority's board is "determined to provide the citizens of Detroit with the lighting they deserve," said Odis Jones, the authority's executive director. "Clearly we are on our way to reversing decades of disinvestment in the city's street lights."

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Sr. I & E Designer will design process plant instrumentation and electrical power systems in accordance with nationally recognized and company standards; design medium and low voltage power distribution and controls, instrumentation/control system wiring, plant lighting, electrical heat tracing, and the installation of process plant instrumentation; verify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products and services.

The right person will have five + years industrial design experience in process plant instrumentation and electrical power systems; AutoCad drafting; Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code; Associates Degree in an industrial technology program or evaluated equivalent experience; strong working knowledge of electrical design (conduit and cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, hazardous location apparatus selection, cable tray sizing and specification, motor control schematic and wiring design, etc.); strong working knowledge of instrumentation design (normal and energy-limited circuit design, preparation of installation details, location plans, control panel layout and device selection, etc.); must be familiar with pneumatic, electronic and analytical instrumentation used to measure and control flow, temperature, pressure, level and analytical properties of fluids; proficient reading technical documentation including Piping & Instrument Diagrams, loop drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications.

Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.

Location: North America

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Richardson, TX (PRWEB) February 09, 2014

Supreme Electric and Solar is looking for qualified electricians to perform a wide variety of electrical work including new electrical installations, breaker boxes, wiring & cabling, wireless security systems, troubleshooting, and much more. Most projects are residential and light commercial jobs.

Candidates will need to show knowledge of lighting service, terminating electrical panels, and wiring schematics. Must be able to perform maintenance and corrective repair of building electrical systems and equipment. Inventory will need to be maintained with adequate tools, supplies, and materials for performing routine repair works and electrical installations.

Candidates must comply with all applicable codes regulations, and company directives. Communication skills both verbal and written must be very strong. The company is looking for someone who can effectively communicate technical information and expertise in a clear and understandable way.

Problem solving as well as calculating abilities for percentages, fractions, and decimal points are important. Electricians with a strong work ethic will be given the chance to work with a growing company in the North Dallas area.

Supreme Electric and Solar is looking for a clean cut individual with hand tools and a tool belt and a positive can-do attitude. Conduit bending, wire pulling, installing electrical panels, reading blue prints & wiring schematics, and problem solving skills are important to land this job.

The right electrician must be able to work safely, follow directions, be self motivated, and learn quickly in order to get hired for this electrician job in Richardson, Plano, Allen, and McKinney. Some jobs are also done in Addison, Garland, Dallas, and around the North Dallas area.

For more information contact AL Thompson at 214-702-6930. Supreme Electric and Solar is based in Richardson, Texas and serves the cities in and around the North Dallas area. Visit the website at http://www.supremeelectricandsolar.com.

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MANILA - Construction workers are in high demand in Singapore amid a construction boom in the city state.

A Singapore-based building and construction company has already set up a training center in the Philippines to help fill the 200 construction jobs needed every month.

"Yung exam dito, hindi siya madali, medyo mahirap siya kailangang maghanda ka ng mabuti," said trainer Joe Marie Magbetico.

Among those currently training at the center is Ian Malones, a former construction worker in the province. Malones said the income he earns in the province is no longer enough to sustain his family.

"Kung kailangan mo talagang gumanda ang buhay mo paghirapan mo kahit mahirap," said Malones who will be among the first batch of workers set to leave for Singapore in March.

The workers need to be skilled in electrical wiring installation, plumbing, pipe fitting, steel reinforcement, plastering and tiling.

Applicants should be between 20 and 45 years old and pass an exam to be issued a certification by Singapore's Building and Construction Authority.

Interested applicants may call the Santarli main office at (046) 431-7847 or (02) 881-9936. Report from Apples Jalandoni, ABS-CBN News

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Performs inspection, repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of instrument and controls equipment and wiring; troubleshooting and writing minimal programming changes for PLC's. Continuously improves the production lines, specifically fine tuning electrical/electronic equipment to increase output, reduce downtime and reduce waste. Maintains, repairs, and calibrates electronic equipment. Performs tasks associated with test and repair of equipment including taking apart and reassembling components after repairing or replacing parts. Inspects equipment and evaluates performance.

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1. Troubleshoot and understand PLC logic from Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Square D, PLCs.

2. Understand ladder logic from different programs that control PLCs.

3. Ability to read, edit and write ladder logic programs; experience with ladder logic software.

4. Understand analog and digital devices in input/output for various devices.

5. Understand drilling machinery as in the oil field today: a) Active Heave drawworks controls; b) BOP Mux control systems; c) Cyber-based drill controls; and d) Power generation control systems

6. Troubleshoots AC drives and variable frequency drives.

7. Troubleshoots down to the component level.

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The migration from analog infrastructure to networked systems continues to gain traction at a rapid pace given all the inherent benefits networked technology provides for video surveillance and security applications. However, there are costs involved and they can be significant, especially if the move to networked infrastructure requires the removal of existing wiring and the installation of new Ethernet cabling. One of the greatest challenges involves the distribution of power to various edge devices. Heres where PoE technology has helped to increase the trend towards networked systems.

Its no surprise that more and more system designers and installers are realizing the advantages of Power over Ethernet (PoE). First used for voice-over-IP telephones, PoE technology has gained popularity as a means of introducing power safely to other network devices via the same CAT5 or higher cable that transmits Ethernet data. In security and surveillance systems, power up to 15.4 watts can be supplied to network cameras and other devices using the original IEEE 802.3af PoE standard. The newer IEEE 802.3at standard, also known as PoE+, supplies up to 25.5 watts to accessories like power heaters and blowers and infrared illuminators, among other devices.

In just a few years, PoE has already redefined how security professionals design and deploy systems. Rather than using standard-type power supplies, integrators are increasingly employing PoE network switches or incorporating PoE midspan devices, which inject power into an Ethernet cable after it leaves the switch and before it reaches the network device. This is an ideal solution given that Ethernet cabling is already in place, or planned for a new installation, but the edge devices sitting on the network also need to have the ability to accommodate PoE, and many IP cameras, access control and related devices installed and on the market today have PoE functionality built into them. Then there is the issue of legacy coax infrastructure which was not initially intended to accommodate IP devices, let alone PoE.

Ethernet Adapters Open the Network Gateway Heres where the development of new PoE Ethernet Adapters solve the issue of deploying IP devices using coax cabling, and now make virtually any edge device PoE capable. The fact is there are literally millions of existing analog systems installed today that use RG59 and 18/2 cabling infrastructure for video and power. By employing IP-over-coax Ethernet adapters, it is possible to upgrade legacy systems from analog to IP without having to rewire a facility. In addition to realizing substantial cost savings, new solutions like Altronix new eBridgePlus Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters also enable PoE to be sent over coax cabling resulting in even higher cost savings.

Let's take a closer look at how using Ethernet over Coax/PoE Adapters can save installation costs. The accompanying chart shows an approximated cost comparison based on list pricing and average installation charges typical of a large integrator. This example also excludes costs for recording equipment, switches, cameras, camera mounts, etc.

It is clear to see the savings using IP-over-coax Ethernet Adapters and existing coax infrastructure. They enable transmission of IP video, data and power over existing coax with high cost efficiency and signal integrity, and they minimize installation costs. This latest product innovation will undoubtedly continue to fuel the installation of networked systems by providing users with the perfect combination of cost-efficiency and performance they need to improve their video surveillance and security operations.

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Since late last year, Boeing 787 Dreamliner fuselage sections from North Charleston, S.C., have arrived at the Everett final assembly line seriously incomplete with wiring and hydraulics lines missing, according to multiple sources in the factory.

The poorly done work out of Charleston threatens to undermine the companys plans to deliver 10 Dreamliners a month and fulfill the much-delayed jet programs original promise.

Its snowballing. The planes are getting worse out of Charleston, said one senior Everett employee who oversees the production status of the airplanes.

Another Everett employee, a quality inspector, said the work out of Charleston had been very slowly getting better until late last year, but that now the curve has gone the other way, big time.

An engineer in Boeings South Carolina complex said mechanics there have been falling farther and farther behind since last fall, but management has insisted on sending unfinished planes to Everett to keep to the planned rate.

In a written response to inquiries, Boeing said its plan of rolling 10 Dreamliners per month off its assembly lines is on track.

While we have some challenges to address, we see no risk to the program, Boeing said. Right now, Boeing South Carolina is making its rate commitments.

However, with the planes rolling out of the assembly bays needing more fixes out on the flight line, it could be a while before Boeing actually delivers 10 jets per month.

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