Standalone and SCADA Based Alarm Callout Systems are widely used in Industries...
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May 23, 2025
Testing Satellite SCADA Communications for Critical Remote Mine Water Supply Sites
Recently, a client commissioned us to identify and implement a Wireless SCADA...
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March 21, 2025
Cellular SCADA Communications Troubleshooting
The pervasiveness of Cellular Data Communications has prompted its use in many...
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December 17, 2024
Portable Starlink Connectivity using SCADALink SatConnect Mobile
SCADALink SatConnect Mobile is designed to provide rapid deploy WAN and Internet...
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October 26, 2024
Deploying Temporary SCADA Communications Links to Restore Failed SCADA Communications
Temporary emergency SCADA Communications links can be deployed to restore failed SCADA...
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October 22, 2024
Redundant Level Sensors in Critical Remote Monitoring Applications
In critical dam, pit, and pond level monitoring applications, redundant level sensors...
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August 21, 2024
The Case for Redundant SCADA Communications
In mission critical Industrial applications such as Oil and Gas Production &...
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April 27, 2024
SCADALink SCADAConnect to Replace Failed or Obseleted SCADA Communications Links
The SCADALink SatConnect Gateway is designed to provide instant secure Remote SCADA...
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February 14, 2024
Starlink Satellite Communications enables Remote Video Surveillance Applications
With high bandwidth and relatively low cost data, Starlink Satellite Connectivity enables...
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February 14, 2024
Serial Communications in Industrial Automation
RS232 and RS485 Serial Communication is, and will remain widely used in...
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February 6, 2024
Starlink Connectivity for Oil & Gas Field Service
The Starlink Solution: Advantages and Applications for Remote Fields At many remote...
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December 7, 2023
SCADALink A-485 4-20ma to Modbus Adapter Ideal for Low Power RTU Applications
The SCADALink A-485 4-20ma to Modbus RS485 Adapter is designed for use...
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November 4, 2023
SCADALink IP100 for Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU I/O Expansion
Often in new or legacy automation applications there is a requirement to...
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October 26, 2023
Industrial Solar Power System Troubleshooting
Solar Power Systems are used in remote industrial applications where there is...
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September 12, 2023
Starlink for SCADA & Remote Monitoring
With the rapid advent of the Starlink Satellite Network, Starlink is seeing...
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March 29, 2022
Combining Cellular and Unlicensed 900 MHz Wireless for Critical Control Applications
Wireless I/O for Pumping Applications In Pumping Applications, frequently there is need...
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Still Using 3G Devices? It’s Time to Upgrade!
Are you still relying on 3G devices for your operations? Major networks...
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February 17, 2022
Remote Field Automation Device Connectivity
Connecting and Accessing Remote Automation Devices Automation Devices such as PLC, RTU,...
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January 21, 2022
Modbus I/O for 12 VDC Powered Systems
The SCADALink RIO100 Modbus I/O Controller and Analog I/O Expansion Modules...
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January 20, 2022
Wireless Pump Control for Small Water Systems
Remote Wireless Pump Control is a pervasive requirement in many industries. A...
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January 11, 2022
Remote Generator Monitoring and Control
Gas, Diesel, Natural Gas, and Propane Generators are seeing more pervasive use...
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January 11, 2022
PSC-24 Provides Stable 24VDC Control Power for Mobile Equipment
Ensuring Reliable Power for Control Systems in Mobile Environments The SCADALink PSC-24...
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April 3, 2021
Remote Industrial Video Surveillance
The rapid increasing use of Camera Technology in all aspects of personal,...
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December 1, 2020
I/O Mirroring vs RTU Polling in Wireless Automation Systems
The following techniques: I/O Mirroring RTU Polling...
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August 21, 2020
Satellite Communications for River Intake Pump Station Monitoring & Control
River Intakes pose SCADA Communication Challenge River Intake Pump Stations are commonly...
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August 19, 2020
Benefits of Managed Cellular Data Services
The ubiquity of cellular communications has enabled simple and reliable data connectivity...
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May 25, 2020
Modbus Communication with the SAT50 Iridium Satellite Modem
Satellite Communication technology is commonly utilized for remote site communications when...
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February 13, 2020
1200 Baud Bell 202 Radio-Modem Replacement
1200 Baud Bell 202 Radio-Modem Replacement. There are few instances where technology...
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Industrial Cellular Data Communications Challenges
Cellular Data Communication has revolutionized industrial data connectivity. Costs have been going...
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January 24, 2019
SCADALink RIO900 Provides Most Flexible, Rugged, and Reliable Wireless I/O Telemetry
Incorporating 20 years of product experience and customer feedback in the design and...
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September 5, 2018
Highway 285 to Orla
Capturing Moments Along Highway Work in the Oil and Gas Industry can...
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July 23, 2018
Upgrade of VoIP Phone System Improves Field to Office Communication
We upgraded to the TELUS Business...
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June 28, 2018
ENTELEC 2018 – SCADA & IoT – The Similarities and Differences
I recently presented a paper at ENTELEC 2018 on SCADA & IoT...
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June 6, 2018
Tailings Pond Level Monitoring System Using Differential GPS and Radar Level Sensor
A Canadian oil sands mining company had a requirement for real-time tailings...
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April 16, 2018
I/O Telemetry Using Satellite Based Communications
Key Capabilities and Application Examples I/O Telemetry Technology is frequently used to...
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April 13, 2018
Use of RS485 Hub Minimizes Downtime
RS485 networks are designed to provide multi-drop serial network connection of 32...
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November 24, 2017
Alberta Oil & Gas Trade Mission to Argentina
During the week of November 13-17, 2017, I was pleased to join...
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May 4, 2017
Satellite Based Communications Enables Tank Level Monitoring
In a recent application for a Rural Water System in Northern California,...
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February 28, 2017
Mobile SCADA Needs Ubiquitous Wireless Communications
Mobile SCADA Overview Mobile SCADA is a term used for systems for...
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January 31, 2017
SCADALink SPL4-TB — RS232 Splitter
4 Port RS232 Splitter for Industrial Applications In Industrial SCADA Application like...
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August 15, 2016
Dual Mode Satellite/Cellular Modem Can Ensure Reliable SCADA Connectivity
Cellular data connectivity is pervasive and cost effective and seeing increasing use...
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May 23, 2016
Satellite Communications Delivers High Value in Industrial Applications
Recent field experience with the SatSCADA Platform operating on the geosynchronous Inmarsat...
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April 3, 2016
SCADALink Locator Enterprise for Oilfield Site Information Managment
An Overview of SCADALink Locator Enterprise SCADALink Locator Enterprise is a Cloud-based...
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March 24, 2016
Acumatica Cloud ERP Streamlines Operations
Streamlining Operations at Bentek Systems with Acumatica Bentek Systems implementation of Acumatica...
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November 6, 2015
SCADALink Locator Mobile
SCADALink Locator Mobile is a free web based application for LSD &...
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SCADA Moments
I wanted to share some interesting SCADA pictures. When is the Gardener...
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September 10, 2015
Leased Line Replacement for SCADA Communications
Key Considerations for SCADA Wireless Replacement Leased line and dedicated wireless have...
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September 10, 2015
Alberta 2015 Challenges
Sub $60 Oil Prices, Drought, Low Wheat Prices, Obama XL ...
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July 28, 2015
Testimonial for ClearRF booster
A SCADA Engineer's Endorsement The ClearRF WRE2710-S M2M is one of the...
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July 8, 2015
2015 Bentek Systems Stampede Breakfast
A Stampede Morning Feast On Monday, our staff cooked up a delicious...
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June 29, 2015
CsHm Golf Tournament
Bentek Systems was a hole sponsor at the 2015 CsHm Golf Tournament...
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May 10, 2015
Oil Field Automation Painting
About the Artwork This watercolor of a Pumping Oil Well in Kipling,...
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