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A Practical Overview of Solar Powered Wireless in Hazardous Areas

A Practical Overview of Solar Powered Wireless in Hazardous Areas

Is solar power a viable option for wireless deployments in hazardous areas? Yes, but only in the right…

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Compliance vs Accountability Offshore: What It Means for Risk Management

Compliance vs Accountability Offshore: What It Means for Risk Management

What is the difference between compliance and accountability offshore? Compliance means meeting regulatory requirements and having the correct…

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A Practical Guide to Positioning XB Beacons for RTLS Accuracy: Improving Worker Safety and Asset Visibility Worker Safety

A Practical Guide to Positioning XB Beacons for RTLS Accuracy: Improving Worker Safety and Asset Visibility

How can BLE beacons improve worker safety and asset visibility in hazardous areas? XB Beacons can improve worker…

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Dispelling the RTLS Myth: Accuracy vs Use Case Asset Tracking

Dispelling the RTLS Myth: Accuracy vs Use Case

Does an Industrial Real Time Location System (RTLS) Need 1-Meter Accuracy and Constant Location Updates? Not usually. In…

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Designing Practical RTLS for Hazardous Areas: Moving Beyond the Turnkey Myth Asset Tracking

Designing Practical RTLS for Hazardous Areas: Moving Beyond the Turnkey Myth

Designing Practical RTLS for Hazardous Areas: Moving Beyond the Turnkey Myth  What’s the biggest misconception about RTLS in hazardous…

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FPSO vs Onshore: Designing Infrastructure for Hazardous Area Digitalization Wireless Networking

FPSO vs Onshore: Designing Infrastructure for Hazardous Area Digitalization

How should infrastructure design differ between an FPSO and an onshore facility?  Successful hazardous area digitalization depends on…

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