Issue 02 - 07 October, 2009

Welcome to the second edition of SentineX News from Novecom.

In this issue:

• Improved maintenance planning - New SentineX Maintenance Co-ordinator
• Improving our maintenance system
• Now available -  SentineX Portable
• QuattroSound Directional Noise update
• SentineX Survey..... Online training portal

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Welcome

Welcome to the second edition of SentineX News. This newsletter provides our SentineX clients with updates on SentineX product developments and upcoming events. This includes information on software releases, new products, additional capabilities and enhancements, and training information.

We hope you enjoy the opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest SentineX developments.

Improved Maintenance Planning - New SentineX Maintenance Coordinator

Jim Dooner has been appointed as SentineX Maintenance Coordinator.  Jim comes from the Royal Australian Navy where he provided maintenance planning support to the FFG fleet.  Jim’s wealth of experience in maintenance systems will ensure continued improvement in the management of your SentineX equipment.

Jim’s primary role will be coordination and planning of scheduled and preventative maintenance programs.  Jim will be around to introduce himself in the near future.  In the meantime, Jim can be contacted on 02 4961 6544 or email at jim.dooner@novecom.com.au.

Improving our maintenance system

Novecom has recently invested in maintenance software to improve system performance and customer service.

Other benefits to SentineX customers include:
• More effective and efficient preventative maintenance scheduling
• Reduced downtime of SentineX units
• Timely notification of maintenance
• Availability of detailed service history for each unit

Now available - SentineX Portable

The SentineX Portable noise system is working well in the field, and we’ve received lots of positive feedback on this valuable, time-saving support system.This mobile system has the same functionality as the standard SentineX noise system (including being solar powered), but has the added advantage of being compact and transportable - making it more convenient to set up and relocate.  This is especially useful when undertaking short or long-term noise investigations.

The SentineX portable noise system is available for hire or purchase. Contact  Jeremy Pola or call 02 4961 6544.

QUATTROSOUND Directional Noise Update

The SentineX directional noise monitoring system, QuattroSound,
is in its final stages of development.

Field trials at Xstrata’s Glendell Mine have achieved excellent outcomes.  QuattroSound  was able to successfully identify multiple noise sources. The final stage will involve integration into the current SentineX platform.

QuattroSound is planned to launch in October 2009.

SentineX Survey - Online Training Portal

The SentineX platform is a very powerful tool and to take full advantage of it, we need your feedback to progress an online training portal.

Our market research has shown that some customers are not getting the best out of their investment. Therefore we have identified a self paced, online training tool. This could offer immediate technical support – from your desktop - which would be especially beneficial for out of hours or weekends. So, whether you need to understand the repository, calibrate a noise meter, replace a sample filter or interpret monitoring data, this may be the online portal you are looking for.

We need your feedback to progress this online training portal, so that it is what you, the customer, needs. Click here, to provide your valuable feedback.