With wireless sensor network integrators facing intense time to market pressure, it is important that the adoption of latest sensor node and mesh router technologies is as rapid as possible. Commonly encountered engineering issues include configuring the ZigBee network or connecting sensors.

Libelium, maker of wireless sensor solutions for Smart Cities, has announced its e-learning platform. The new training and support capability provides a highly interactive service for system integrators who need to develop and deploy wireless sensor networks quickly.

Typical network issues are easily solved by webinars with webcam and voice interaction between participants. Source code files can be shared within a session enabling the teacher to modify and correct the code of the students in real time. Users can also communicate publicly or privately and can even assign control of their screens to other participants.

See how in the video below, courtesy of Libelium.

EPRI's new video (below) shows how a smart grid would solve problems and lower costs.

Watch the video below to see how variable frequency drives can play a large role in modernizing a waste water treatment plant.

This video, by AC drive and motor expert James Shumberg, introduces induction motor theory and offers tips on proper motor selection for motors used on AC drives. Part I of 4.

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