Omnisite is a leading manufacturer of cell based pump station controllers and monitors that accept digital inputs (some models have analog inputs as well) sending the information to a website for report development, and immediate handling of alarms. For any given field unit, a call-out list can be created by the supervisor of up to 20 contacts, each designated to receive any one or combination of notifications that include a recorded message phone call, a text, or an e-mail. The callout list will progress to the next person on the list until the alarm is acknowledged.

The Smartelight looks as simple as a beacon, but under the colored beacon lens is a cell antenna. Power the unit with 120VAC (24VDC power also available) and wire in alarm contacts. You get two notification, alarm, as well as loss of primary power.

While the Smartelight has had significant success in the municipal market for pump stations, it is getting the attention of industrial users in a wide array of applications related to environmental, as well as process related upsets, and violations of a secure areas or cabinet. With a price of under $600, and cell/website service at $144/year, you have the peace of mind, without monthly bills, or costly RTU/SCADA installation and software.