Category: Case Studies

The QTech SMS Lite is used to remotely start and monitor your generator via text messages over the 4G cellular networks. Starting your generator is now as simple as sending a text. We have been involved with a generator remote start project for the popular Kubota GL600D-AU-B genset fitted with the DSE 4520 digital control […]

Cybercrime is increasing in Australia – The targets of Cyberattacks now include automation systems, industrial networks, and farms. Each of these has an increasing amount of internet connected technology. For farms, everything from tractors to milking platforms to soil moisture sensors are connected to the internet and may have some level of vulnerability. The good news […]

Aviation obstruction lights, or “aircraft warning lights” are vital warning devices. They help pilots avoid tall obstacles such as cranes, particularly when visibility is reduced or during the night. Tall construction cranes encroaching into controlled airspace is a serious business and strict rules apply. Knowing that the aviation obstruction lights are both running and the power supply is […]

LED lighting upgrades for sports fields are becoming more popular. Our low power wireless controllers are ideal for remote control of these LED lights. LED lighting has multiple benefits over incandescent lighting, including lower energy consumption (lower power costs) and longer life expectancy. Importantly, many of the modern LED lighting fixtures are modular and allow […]

Water tank level monitoring made easy. The TLM is a solar powered IoT system using low power LoRa radio communication. Our web-based dashboard technology provides you with tank level information and alerts for both critical water levels or significant rates of change. The system doesn’t need cellular coverage and the robust antenna helps gives a […]

Backing gates are slow moving motorised barriers that control the dairy herd movement into milking platforms. The motor drive units used are often water powered devices. Using water removes the need for long cable runs and the water also helps with the yard clean up. A recent enquiry needed to add remote valve control to […]

We were approached to provide a control solution for remote latching solenoids over a distance of 1200m. Latching solenoids are commonly used in the irrigation market as they are very low power. Latching solenoids require a special driver circuit which controls the polarity of the switching signals. Latching solenoid control can easily be achieved with […]

The international standards and conventions for maritime buoys is a complex and massively confusing topic, even for seasoned sailors. Whilst we cannot simplify the standards, DATRAN Australia can help provide remote control of the harbour buoy lighting, using text messages over the 4G cellular network. A customer in Queensland has recently selected our SMS Lite […]

Our SMS Controllers can perform “controller to controller texting”, allowing a mini cellular control network to be created. We were approached by a large New Zealand dairy cooperative for a cellular monitoring solution. The recent cyclone had impacted the existing control system – the cellular network being used was damaged and became unavailable. An alternate […]

The 3G cellular networks are closing and this does not just affect old cell phones…The telcos have published closure dates for the 3G networks in Australia. It is now time to review all your cellular devices, including farm and irrigation telemetry. 3G networks closing is not “new news” as some 3G networks have already been switched off […]