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OmniSite will be relocating to a new facility at 203 W Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225 in September 2015.


Just released- OmniSite will be relocating to a new facility at 203 W Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225 in September 2015. The historic factory at 203 W. Morris was the former home of the L.W. Ott Manufacturing Company, which manufactured leather and upholstered furniture in the early 20th century. Ott was the first furniture manufacturer in Indianapolis in the late 1800’s. The building is in its original form, but remains in good condition; given its age. The warehouse has the original large oak Read more

Student Innovation Fund Helps Power First Recipient


A year ago, IUPUI announced Tom and Peggy Ward's $100k gift to the School of Engineering and Technology. We are happy to report the Student Innovation Fund has it's first recipient. IUPUI student Earl Han grew up with a love for cars, "all I’d talk about was cars, or so my parents say,” he states in the interview posted at IUPUI.edu. His team, which includes fellow IUPUI Motorsports grad Paul Lucas, plans to update the function and Read more

The GuardDog Mobile Android App is Here!


Our world class software has finally arrived for the Android. Now you can check alarms, run times, and see all stations from the palm of your hand. Screenshots From the Read more

GuardDog Updates: More Efficient Device Setup


Our Engineers are at it again! Their relentless pursuit of software perfection has just produced Copy to Device and updated Show Station Notes capability. Keep reading to learn more about these great new features. Copy to Device Our new Copy to Device feature is now available through the Device Setup page. This time saving option allows users to replicate the setup of one unit across many same model units with the click of a button. Utilizing Copy to Device is simple; complete Read more

Old SCADA Systems Need Updates to Meet FCC Mandate


The FCC Mandatory Narrowbanding deadline is fast approaching and as of January 1, 2013, “any equipment that is not capable of operating on channels of 12.5 kHz or less will need to be replaced.” The FCC added that, “it is likely that those who fail to comply will face serious penalties such as monetary fines or license cancellation.” If you do not currently have a plan or need assistance, please contact us immediately. What is Narrowbanding? Traditional land mobile VHF and Read more

GuardDog Updates: Streamlining Access to Data


The talented and relentless engineers at OmniSite have been busy adding additional features to our software and as a result GuardDog is getting a few updates. These updates will go into effect at approximately 10p EST tonight and will grant users a better experience by allowing streamlined access to the data they deserve. Here are the updates direct from one of our Senior Software Engineers:   The Dashboard is trimmed down. Device activity and the notifications pie chart are removed. This solves Read more

OmniSite Selected Top 100 M2M Company for Second Straight Year!

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The M2M Magazine Top 100 recognizes the most important and influential machine-to-machine technology providers as determined by its editors and advisory board. According to M2M Magazine, only 60% of last year’s members made the list again for 2006. OmniSite shares the top 100 with such notable companies as Cingular Wireless, Cisco Systems, General Electric, IBM, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Sprint Nextel, Verizon and Qualcomm.  Read more


>OmniSite Releases New Product – Crystal Ball RTU

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Product has Pump Control and Analog Capabilities

Greenwood, Indiana – May 14, 2003 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced the release of the Crystal Ball RTU provides the functionality of a telephone alarm dialer and telemetry radio in a complete package that is easy to assemble.

The OmniSite Crystal Ball represents the best value in a lift station monitoring system on the market today, and is immediately available for sale. It can provide all the monitoring functions of a telephone dialer, but also advanced calculations of a SCADA system at a fraction of the price.

The unique aspect of the Crystal Ball is that by installing two slip-on current transducers, and landing a total of five wires, you can receive the following information about the lift station each day from anywhere in the world via the Internet.

The Crystal Ball features include:

  • Pump amp draw
  • Calculated well inflow rate using timed well refill
  • Calculated pump GPM using timed draw downs
  • Total station flow (no flow meter needed and accurate to 3% per day)
  • Combined Pump GPM rate
  • Pump Failure Alarms
  • Pump on/off cycles
  • Pump run hours
  • Power failure alarm
  • High Wet Well Alarm
  • Low backup battery alarm

This is an incredible time saving feature, and provides a reliable, long-term solution unmatched by dialers and SCADA. OmniSite expects that this exciting product can have a dramatic impact in the water and wastewater markets for the balance of 2003 and beyond.

About OmniSite

OmniSite is a cellular monitoring solutions company that provides cellular monitoring and control of equipment to the water and wastewater industries. The OmniSite system was specifically designed to be the easiest to install, setup and use lift station monitor on the market. OmniSite cellular monitors are on sewage pumping stations across the country, allowing operators to view and analyze data from any computer at any time and anywhere. OmniSite is privately held with headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. For more information, please visit www.omnisite.com, or e-mail us at sales@omnisite.com.


>Dakota Supply Group Agrees to Sell OmniSite Equipment

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Newest Representative for North and South Dakota

Greenwood, Indiana – December 18, 2002 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced its newest distributor of OmniSite equipment – Dakota Supply Group. Dakota Supply Group has agreed to be a dealer of OmniSite equipment for the states of North and South Dakota.

Since their establishment in 1898, Dakota Supply Group has worked hard at building their reputation as a full-line electrical, communications and mechanical distributor, known for state-of-the-art products, experienced employees, personal service, and a total quality management approach to every transaction from beginning to end. As an employee-owned business, they have that unique personal quality which is often hard to find in today’s business world. At Dakota Supply Group, their suppliers and customers are thought of as business partners.

Dakota Supply Group is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, with warehouses in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Williston, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls. In 1999, they acquired Plainsco, a South Dakota wholesale distributor of electrical, plumbing, heating & cooling, pumps, and waterworks materials with warehouses in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Pierre, and Rapid City. Now they can also design and build electrical control systems, assist in the design of sewage and water system pumping, hydronic and domestic hot water systems and many other problem solving applications. JI Company, Minot, ND was acquired in January, 2001 bringing the number of branches to 13.

Together the diversified company offers 250 lines and 25,000 products. With a modern computerized inventory and processing system, they can provide their customers with same-day service by processing, packaging, and shipping an order within minutes of a phone call or fax.

Because of today’s rapid changes in their product lines and technology, they realize the importance of continuing education. Their employees participate in training sessions and seminars to stay on top of changes in product technology. This valuable knowledge is then utilized to better serve their customers’ needs. Dakota Supply Group has entered the new century ready to serve their growing economy by working with their current vendors and searching out new products and services that will help their customers grow.

About Dakota Supply Group

Dakota Supply Group, headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, establishment in 1898 has worked hard at building their reputation as a full-line electrical, communications and mechanical distributor, known for state-of-the-art products, experienced employees, personal service, and a total quality management approach to every transaction from beginning to end.

About OmniSite

OmniSite is a cellular monitoring solutions company that provides cellular monitoring and control of equipment to the water and wastewater industries. The OmniSite system was specifically designed to be the easiest to install, setup and use lift station monitor on the market. OmniSite cellular monitors are on sewage pumping stations across the country, allowing operators to view and analyze data from any computer at any time and anywhere. OmniSite is privately held with headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. For more information, please visit www.omnisite.com, or e-mail us at sales@omnisite.com.


>Pete Duty & Associates Newest Member Of The OmniSite Team

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Newest Representative for North and South Carolina

Greenwood, Indiana – September 15, 2001 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced its newest distributor of OmniSite equipment – Pete Duty & Associates. Pete Duty & Associates has agreed to be the exclusive dealer of OmniSite equipment for the states of North and South Carolina.

Pete Duty & Associates handles many of the same products they did when the company started in 1980 and have grown to cover both North and South Carolina with three separate offices and a service center. They offer a full range of quality equipment for wastewater and water pumping and treatment.

PDA has been a top representative for ABS and Smith & Loveless pumps for many years and offer local warranty coverage for these and many other of their extensive product lines through their service company, PDA Central.

Pete Duty & Associates is built on the commitment to provide top quality equipment and, most importantly, to provide the best backup of any rep firm in their market. They pride themselves on a reputation of never letting the customer down.

About Pete Duty & Associates

Pete Duty & Associates, Inc. started in July, 1980 as a manufacturers’ representative selling wastewater pumping and treatment equipment to the municipal market in North Carolina. Pete Duty & Associates has grown to cover both North and South Carolina with three separate offices and a service center.

About OmniSite

OmniSite is a cellular monitoring solutions company that provides cellular monitoring and control of equipment to the water and wastewater industries. The OmniSite system was specifically designed to be the easiest to install, setup and use lift station monitor on the market. OmniSite cellular monitors are on sewage pumping stations across the country, allowing operators to view and analyze data from any computer at any time and anywhere. OmniSite is privately held with headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. For more information, please visit www.omnisite.com, or e-mail us at sales@omnisite.com.


>OmniSite Partners With Dakota Pump & Contol

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Newest Representative for North and South Dakota

Greenwood, Indiana – April 1, 2001 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced its newest distributor of OmniSite equipment – Dakota Pump & Contol. Dakota Pump & Contol has agreed to be the exclusive dealer of OmniSite equipment for the states of North & South Dakota.

Roy Schmeling was the original organizer of Dakota Pump & Control Co. Inc of Watertown, South Dakota and Dakota Pump Inc. of Mitchell, South Dakota. Roy Originally worked 13 years for Fairbanks Morse Pump Co. as a field engineer, calling on and assisting engineers and contractors with hydraulic problems and pump selections in the states of North and South Dakota.

Fairbanks Morse Inc. of St. Paul MN shut down it’s district office in 1965, at which time they offered the distributorship of their products for North and South Dakota to Roy. He then started Dakota Pump & Control Co. in Watertown, SD. Dakota Pump & Control Co. purchased Sanders, Inc. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and began to manufacture Packaged Lift Stations with Roy Schmeling serving as President and Jim Sanders as Engineer / Plant Manager. After manufacturing for approximately 2 years in Sioux Falls, the business expanded and moved to Mitchell, SD with help of ideas from Carl Sheesley, a large local Mechanical Contractor and other local investors.

No longer being able to keep up with managing of both firms, Roy sold off his share of the Mitchell, SD plant to devote total time Dakota Pump & Control Co. of Watertown, SD. Roy Schmeling retired in 1986 and turned over operations to Larry Schmeling and Rod Redlin. In 1994 Rod and Lana Redlin acquired Dakota Pump & Control Co, Inc. and are presently the owners and operators.

About Dakota Pump & Control Co, Inc.

Dakota Pump & Control Co, Inc. is engaged in the sale and service of Water & Wastewater Pumps, Control Systems, Telemetry Equipment, Packaged Sewer & Water Systems, Steel & Stainless Steel Bolted Tanks, Control Valves, Truck Cranes and Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Programs also available, along with complete station rehab including; piping, valves, control equipment and stainless steel accessories.

About OmniSite

OmniSite is a cellular monitoring solutions company that provides cellular monitoring and control of equipment to the water and wastewater industries. The OmniSite system was specifically designed to be the easiest to install, setup and use lift station monitor on the market. OmniSite cellular monitors are on sewage pumping stations across the country, allowing operators to view and analyze data from any computer at any time and anywhere. OmniSite is privately held with headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. For more information, please visit www.omnisite.com, or e-mail us at sales@omnisite.com.


>OmniSite Teams Up With BBC Pump & Equipment

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Newest Representative for Indiana

Greenwood, Indiana – March 15, 2001 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced its newest distributor of OmniSite equipment – BBC Pump & Equipment. BBC Pump & Equipment has agreed to be the exclusive dealer of OmniSite equipment for the state of Indiana.

BBC is located at 1125 West 16th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana since 1982 and currently occupies 11,000 square feet of building space. This facility is centrally located so that they can service their customer base in the state of Indiana.

BBC’s mission is to provide customer oriented service through the proper application of quality pump equipment. Since their inception, they have grown to employ twenty-four people. BBC currently has three outside sales people in the Industrial market, four outside sales people in the Municipal market, one outside sales person in the Fire Protection market, seven inside sales support people and nine people involved in their service department.

BBC is associated with several manufacturers of quality pumping equipment that allows them the ability to solve most any liquid pumping application.

About BBC Pump and Equipment

BBC Pump and Equipment Company, Inc. began operations in July of 1981 as a distributor of pumps and associated equipment. The three founders, Bill Baar, Dell Brinker and Bill Crandall had all worked for a major pump manufacturer. The three wanted to establish a distributorship to service the state of Indiana in the Industrial, Municipal and Fire Protection markets.

About OmniSite

OmniSite is a cellular monitoring solutions company that provides cellular monitoring and control of equipment to the water and wastewater industries. The OmniSite system was specifically designed to be the easiest to install, setup and use lift station monitor on the market. OmniSite cellular monitors are on sewage pumping stations across the country, allowing operators to view and analyze data from any computer at any time and anywhere. OmniSite is privately held with headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. For more information, please visit www.omnisite.com, or e-mail us at sales@omnisite.com.


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OmniSite Releases the XR50

Greenwood, Indiana – January 1, 2001 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced the release of the XR-50 Micro RTU, which provides the functionality of a telephone alarm dialer and telemetry radio in a micro-miniature hardened package.

The XR-50 is a cellular modem module capable of monitoring ten alarm contacts, and can deliver a user notification via e-mail, pager, or standard voice. All ten alarm input channels are optically isolated for superior lightning protection. The XR-50 is also excellent for CSO monitoring using the optional solar power supply.

The XR-50 is user configurable via the internet using a standard web browser, allowing the user to monitor and configure their equipment worldwide. Additionally this low cost unit provides nationwide monitoring capabilities from a central location without long distance telephone charges. Monthly service fees are 50% less than standard telephone lines, and coverage is available for 98% of the U.S.A. and Canada.

About OmniSite

OmniSite is a cellular monitoring solutions company that provides cellular monitoring and control of equipment to the water and wastewater industries. The OmniSite system was specifically designed to be the easiest to install, setup and use lift station monitor on the market. OmniSite cellular monitors are on sewage pumping stations across the country, allowing operators to view and analyze data from any computer at any time and anywhere. OmniSite is privately held with headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. For more information, please visit www.omnisite.com, or e-mail us at sales@omnisite.com.