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New Product Line: Keller America

July 25, 2023 | Company News

New Product Line: Keller America

Neal Systems is proud to announce a new partnership with Keller America, one of the premiere lines of submersible pressure solutions for well level applications. Our representation extends to New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. 

Want fast deliveries?  Keller has it. 

Want great customer service?  Keller does it. 

Want a company that has everything you’ll need for a fast and affordable well level measurement – you guessed it – Keller. 

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Important Announcement: Extended Territory

July 12, 2023 | Company News

Important Announcement: Extended Territory

Neal Systems is proud to announce that NSI was selected to extend our representation of the Schneider Electric Instrumentation and Remote Operations (SCADA / Telemetry / Wireless) lines into Western PA, West Virginia, and eastern Kentucky. Schneider has some exciting new products with the new SCADAPack 470i Edge RTU with Linux Processor, the IAN Bluetooth Wireless Pressure / Temperature transmitters, the GeoSCADA EcoStruxure software package for monitoring remote facilities, and the Battery-Powered, Cloud-Based Datalogger for remote pressure transmitters, flowmeters, and other assets. Picture of Schneider Electric Logo with the new 470i series overlaid on top of it.

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Application Note: Designing A Wireless SCADA System for a Municipal Water Plant

May 3, 2023 | Application NotesCompany NewsMunicipal: Water / Wastewater / Landfill

Abstract

A large water filtration plant was in need of a wireless control system for their 20 pumping stations scattered a few square miles apart from each other. Their previous system was failing and hardware was no longer being supported. Operators would run from pump to pump, hoping to catch any issues before they became bigger problems. Moreover, the growing forests and terrain made it difficult for the radios to communicate effectively. Neal Systems redesigned and built them a brand new system, migrating their system to the new one while keeping the existing one operating as possible.

Task

Their new system needed to control, record, and monitor data from their pumps i.e. flow, pressure, well depth, etc. Regulations require monthly pump data, so the ability to view historical data and generate reports is vital. The customer wanted to use wireless technology. Ethernet base licensed radio and cellular modems were used to communicate around terrain and forested areas.

Solution

With that in mind, NSI designed a communications network around terrain and trees, and set up radio communications. Elpro radios were used for the licensed radio communications, and Scadacore celluar modems were used where license radio communication wasn’t usable. The communication protocol is DNP3, which allows the plant to view time-stamped data even when the network connection is lost. DNP3 is great for plants that have strict regulatory requirements. The Schneider Electric SCADAPak 474’s were the control PLCs, and GeoSCADA was used for the scada system, allowing them to monitor and control the system and
view historical data. XLReporter was used to create spreadsheet based reports from the GeoSCADA historical data. SCADACore system is used to monitor the system for alarm conditions and call plant operator(s) when alarms occur.

Conclusion

Neal Systems replaced all broken hardware and communication systems, while installing, testing, and programming all of the equipment. NSI also trained their operators on how to use the new system. Operators no longer have to run from pump to pump, as they can now monitor their systems remotely. Most importantly, they are able to record and monitor data with reduced failures. They are better able to see data in real-time, even off network, which reduces downtime. With Neal System’s new design, the water filtration plant is better prepared to meet regulatory requirements with ease.

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Temperature Control – CFR 211.42.3.10 and 211.142

April 3, 2023 | Company News

Temperature control is critical for the pharmaceutical industry. Proper temperature control ensures safety, efficacy, and quality. There are a variety of temperature requirements for pharmaceutical products depending on the product type and storage conditions. The US FDA regulates the temperature control requirements in the pharmaceutical industry through the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Neal Systems has extensive experience with ensuring our customers are able to adequately follow sections 211.42.3.10 and 211.142 of the CFR. 

 

CFR Section 211.42.3.10 outlines the temperature and humidity control requirements for drug product storage areas. Drug product storage areas must be designed to maintain proper temperature and humidity levels suitable for the products being stored. These temperatures and humidity levels must be monitored, recorded, and controlled. Any data outliers need to be investigated. This section also requires a written record, that can be made available to the FDA, of temperature and humidity monitoring, to include the date, time, temperature, and humidity readings. 

 

CFR Section 211.142 outlines the temperature control requirements for drug products during manufacturing, processing, and packaging. Drug products must be manufactured, processed, and packaged under appropriate temperature and humidity conditions. This section also states that any equipment used in the manufacturing, processing, or packaging of drug products must be capable of controlling the temperature and humidity levels required for the products.  

How can Neal Systems help?

 

Neal Systems can ensure your equipment is calibrated and maintained to ensure humidity and temperature are controlled within the appropriate ranges. We provide monitoring and recording instrumentation that allow for accurate record keeping, as well as monitoring to alert to any temperature or humidity outliers that may require investigation. Our recording instrumentation can provide both an audit trail of any changes (to ensure compliance) as well as 21 CFR 11 electronic signatures.

 

Our team works one-on-one with our customers to find their specific needs and recommends the best product and solution for their unique situations.  

 

Are you looking for an easier and more efficient way to ensure you are within regulatory requirements? Our team of engineers and service technicians are here to answer your questions.  



Water Contamination: Regular Maintenance and Monitoring

March 29, 2023 | Company News

Water contamination has been recently been making headlines due to a variety of unforeseen incidents. It is becoming increasingly important to take preventive measures to ensure that such incidents are minimized or avoided altogether. At NSI, we understand the critical role that regular maintenance and monitoring of a plant’s effluent play in minimizing or avoiding these potentially catastrophic situations.

Neal System’s offers a comprehensive range of instrumentation and analyzers that are essential for efficient plant management and monitoring. Our team of experts provide installation, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance services for the following:

  • Pressure
  • Flow
  • Temperature
  • pH
  • Dissolved Oxygen
  • Chlorine/Chemical Feed
  • Gas leak detection (chlorine, hydrocarbons, ammonia, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and oxygen)
  • Qualities of Water: TOC, COD, BOD, TNb

Our team is proud to say that our engineering and service teams collectively have more than 200 years of experience in water and wastewater management. We’re committed to providing the highest quality solutions that minimize the impact of any potential leaks and to help prevent them from occurring in the first place.


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