Category: Case Studies

DATRAN Australia has a new phone number 0477 065 898 or +61 (0) 477 065 898. Please update all of your records and address book contacts. The previous phone number (0419 639 226) is currently still in use. Our apologies for the inconvenience but the change is necessary due to our business growth requirements. All […]

This SMS Lite was purchased in early 2014 and is the first generation of the product. Our customer has been using it consistently since then and it has proven to be reliable and worked well. We are truly delighted that our engineering design and robustness of the product has delivered a life span of 10 […]

Automatic transfer switches (ATS) are part of a backup power system. They provide a smooth changeover to generator power when a mains power outage occurs. A local generator supply company contacted us wanting to use our SMS Lite as a notification and remote control override for their existing Genset ATS systems. Many of these systems […]

Feral pigs are a significant threat to our agricultural industry and Australia’s unique environment and cultural sites. The 4G SMS Lite from DATRAN Australia can be used to help with feral pig trapping. Using the SMS Lite will help reduce the time you spend checking feral pig traps. It will also show that you are […]

We are often asked if our cellular and radio products can be used for remote pump control. Inevitably the answer is yes, they can. The SMS Lite and WP2P are frequently used to remotely start, stop, and monitor pumps. Pump control and pump controllers is a specialist area and there are many different types and […]

The North East Link (NEL) is the largest roading project in Victoria. Our 4G SMS Lite cellular controller is part of the solution. The NEL project is being considered as the ‘missing link’ in Melbourne’s road transport network. The project will ultimately connect the M80 motorway to the Eastern Freeway. This will connect important growth […]

What can send SMS text alarms with the 4G SMS Lite and SMS Controller? A new customer asked this recently so we decided to provide a summary of popular alarm examples. In short, virtually anything can send an alarm with our SMS Lite and SMS Controllers – all we need is a switch or contact […]

Bird control and bird deterrent systems are important safety consideration for airports and runways. They are also extensively used in agriculture and farming to help prevent birds eating crops and seeds. Our customer wanted to install a remote control option for an acoustic system at an airport runway. We were able to assist with the […]

The SMS Lite is used for commercial fire alarm system monitoring. Defend Fire group is an Australian company specialising in all types of fire alarm monitoring, fire detection and suppression systems. Many of their systems are installed in the remote rural communities of Darwin, Alice Springs and Adelaide. Having a reliable and proven messaging capability […]

The new DIN rail mount is suitable for all of the SMS Lite and Wireless Point to Point (WP2P) modules. The mounting bracket provides easy DIN rail mounting options in switchboards or control panels. The mounting bracket is made from 2mm mild steel with a powder coated finish and is supplied complete with an aluminium […]