It's true. The sprinkler systems of today do, in fact, make your life better. Technological advancements have made them cost-efficient, time-efficient and good investments in your landscape master plan. Installing a lawn sprinkler system helps you protect the landscaping investment in your property in the most basic way: it delivers the right amount of water at the right time with the minimum of effort. And it does so with the least amount of...more
Modern production plants utilise high-tech, complex machinery with adjustable drive systems. The function of these is to control the speed, velocity, torque and rotational direction of machinery. Within their operating range, an infinite number of speeds can be selected, allowing the operator to fine tune the process to a very high standard. Variable speed control systems allow operators to adapt machines for various tasks, to...more
The original intent of CCTV systems was to provide store owners a measure of protection against shoplifters. This original intent has expanded and CCTV systems now provide multiple other services for business owners. The property that CCTV systems help to protect now includes physical property also. While the utilization of CCTV systems indoors is common knowledge, many people do not recognize that there are cameras out of doors also. These cameras monitor everything from the parking lot at Wal Mart to the gas pump at the neighborhood convenience store. These cameras are there to protect the property from theft and or vandalism. Exterior cameras can often be recognized by a smoked glass or chrome dome hanging from the side of a building. These domes contain cameras that have pan/tilt head inside of them and the camera inside is normally equipped with a motorized zoom lens. The pan/tilt head inside of the dome can automatically pan the camera providing a view of the entire area that the camera is able to view. The operator can, at any time, stop the auto pan function and zoom in on a subject. The ability of the operator to move the camera to any area of the property within sight...more
Green Roof is the name given to type of roof covering that is made of a natural material such as turf, which is overlaid onto an existing roof covering that has been specially prepared to receive the green roof. The environmental benefits of green roofs are now becoming more widely recognised, with many Local Authorities looking...more
When it comes to construction machinery and other pieces of heavy equipment, proper care and regular maintenance is essential to keep the machinery working well and to prevent any breakdowns. And almost all heavy machinery runs on hydraulic systems, which frequently require even more attention care than other systems. Hydraulic machinery uses fluid...more
Author: Marco GustafssonDuring 2009, e-readers were operating at maximum efficiency with over 2.2 million devices being shipped to stores. In 2010, the demand for e-readers is expected to increase by more than 50%. Their operating systems create the necessary base for these popular devices. Many first-class eBook Readers run full operating systems and can function like a computer.Google AndroidIt is not surprising that Google Android tops the list of operating systems for e-readers. The Barnes and Noble 'Nook' was the first e-reader to use Google Android. Since that launch, Google Android has been used in various e-readers and that trend is expected to continue into the future. Google Android gives users access to 1,000,000 free, public-domain books digitized by Google. All devices using the Android system can tap into Android apps and vice versa. In addition, Google understands that the real power of the open source Android lies with the Operating System Defaults. Google eBooks will serve as the default on every Android device.The innovative eDGe e-reader, created by Entourage Systems, runs Google Android operating system. The eDGge is a netbook/e-reader combination which offers...more
Business communication requirements of small and medium sized business organizations can be efficiently met with the innovative business phone system, hosted PBX. Hosted PBX phone systems have built-in quality voice and data functions; these phone...more
ABS uses wheel speed sensors, a hydraulic control unit, and a computerized electronic control module, which is the "brain" of the system. When the brake pedal is applied, the electronic control module monitors the speed of the wheels through the...more
Author: Jim CochranWhen it’s your job as the systems integrator or custom programmer to make sure that a project stays on track, your reputation – and future business prospects – are on the line. No client wants to hire a consultant, only to be...more
Author: Daniel RollstonJanuary 2010 Summit Matsu Chilling Systems manufacture chilling systems for a large range of industries. Five years ago the release of their air cooled and water cooled chillers took place both of which had been custom...more
Author: Tricia CraigImperial Systems, Inc. will exhibit at GEAPS Exchange 2010 in Wichita, Kansas. Visit us at booth number 1501. Feb. 20 - 23, 2010Century II Performing Arts and Convention CenterWichita, Kansas Booth # 1501 Sponsored by the...more
In our day to day activities, we sometimes forget about the necessary things that we should do or that we should focus upon. Perhaps one of the areas of life which is frequently taken advantaged of is health. Unknowingly, the risks and threats we...more