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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

>THE XR50 GETS MAJOR OVERHAUL WITH NEW DESIGN

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The Release is the 2nd Generation of the XR50

Greenwood, Indiana – February 4, 2005 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced the next generation of its’ XR50 product that supplies superior monitoring capabilities to remote equipment. This low cost, high quality solution has been targeted specifically at wastewater pump stations. The XR50 is now the most advanced wireless lift station autodialer on the market. 

XR50 Advanced Features:

  • Intelligent Key: Track personnel using intelligent personnel identification keys
  • Pump Calculations: Report runtime, on/off cycles, GPM, drawdown and station flow for up to 3 pumps
  • Universal Inputs: Accepts (10) Universal voltage inputs +/- 12VDC or VAC to +/- 120VDC or VAC
  • Local Display: 2 Line X 16 LCD backlit display w/4 navigation buttons
  • Certifications: UL Pending
  • Origin: Made and Assembled in the USA

OmniSite Software Engineer, Neville Gerard, had this to say about the new XR50, “The fact that the XR50 is low cost is amazing. This product is so feature rich, its hard to believe everything it can do, from its universal inputs to its advanced pump calculations, simply put “The feature set is unbelievable”! Simple installation, expansion, maintenance with the fact that there is no long term contracts, long distance phone charges or hidden costs really make this the best pump station monitor on the market!” 

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 atsales@omnisite.com


>OMNISITE SELECTED TOP 100 M2M COMPANY BY M2M MAGAZINE

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Joins Other Big Names in the Cellular Industry

Greenwood, Indiana – January 15, 2005 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced its acceptance as a Top 100 M2M company by M2M Magazine. 

Omni-site shares the top 100 with such notable companies as Honeywell, Nextel, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, AT&T, Verizon, Cingular, Sprint, IBM, Qualcomm and many other recognizable companies. 

The M2M Top 100 features 100 technology and service providers in 23 different categories. The categories range from hardware, middleware, network communications to specialized application systems. Omni-site can be found under the Specialized Application Systems and then by clicking the Utility Monitoring section. 

Next time you are searching for a remote monitoring unit check to see if our competition is on the list!

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 atsales@omnisite.com


>OMNISITE RELEASES IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR SYSTEM

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Makes Improvements to Web Interface

Greenwood, Indiana – August 31, 2004 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced improvements to the OmniSite system. The improvements are listed and described in detail below: 

XR50 Advanced Features:

  • Low RSSI Indicator: It is now possible to get an alarm when your unit has a weak signal strength. It will call your cell phone, pager or send an email to let you know that it might be a good idea to upgrade to a stronger antenna.
  • 2nd Website: OmniSite now has a backup website ww2.omni-site.net. If the main website is down for whatever reason, use this identical website to view your equipment!
  • Modbus Gateway: Available 2005! If you have an existing PLC that has a modbus port, you can hook it up to the OmniSite XR-50 modbus option.
  • New Website: The new website gives OmniSite a fresher look and gives more features to reps and customers. Some new features include the new distributor area, customer locations, more support documentation and many other exciting enhancements.
  • Web Based Graphs: Available 2005! With the new graphs it will now be easier to spot trends in your pumps. You will be able to graph numerous variables including GPM, Amp Draw, Runtime and much more!
  • Improved Voice Interface: The improved voice interface will know allow you to listen to all your current alarms at any time and will also combine multiple alarms into one phone call.
  • Hand Held/Mobile Web Surfing: Did you ever what to look at your equipment from any location? Well it is now possible by using a Web-enabled mobile PDA or cell phone. View and acknowledge alarms from anywhere! Just go to the following address www.omni-site.net/mobile.
  • OPC Interface: The OmniSite system can now hook up to any existing SCADA software package, by using its OPC interface. Call for details.
  • Advanced Employee Tracking: Available 2005! With the advanced employee tracking, you can now know exactly who logged into the website or acknowledged an alarm and at what time!

If you have any comments, questions or ideas please call OmniSite at 317-885-6330. 

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 atsales@omnisite.com


>OMNISITE RELEASES NEW DISTRIBUTOR AREA

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Access to Important Documents More Readily Available

Greenwood, Indiana – July 5, 2004 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced the arrival of the New Distributor Area. 

The new distributor area can only be accessed by current OmniSite Representatives, by using a user name and password. If you do not have this information, please call Justin Poehler at 317-885-6330. 

The new login area will give the rep the ability to download user manuals, specs, brochures and other important documents in word format. Other features include the ability to look up customer user names and passwords, cellular service area, price lists and many other helpful documents. 

On occasion we will post important reminders and notes, so please login occassionally, we will remind you of these important notices by the monthly newsletter that is published via email. Copies of the newsletter will also be found in the Distributor Area. 

If you have any ideas or suggestions for the Distributor Area, please call us at 317-885-6330. 

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 atsales@omnisite.com


>PETE DUTY RECEIVES OMNISITE "BIG HITTER" AWARD

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Top Sales Organization for 2003

Greenwood, Indiana – April 15, 2004 – OmniSite (www.omnisite.com), the leader in low cost easy to use monitoring equipment for the wastewater industry, today announced that they were delighted to Award Pete Duty & Associates with the “Big Hitter” Award for 2003. Pete Duty was the number one sales distributor for OmniSite products in 2003. 

Pete Duty & Associates was led by the efforts of Joe Desroches and David Duty. Joe Desroches, out of the South Carolina office, paved the path as he replaced an existing telephone-based, 100-site SCADA system at the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with (100) OmniSite XR50 MicroRTUs. 

Tom Ward, National Sales Manager for OmniSite said of Pete Duty and Associates, “PDA did a great job for us in 2003. Their North office secured many small jobs in North Carolina while their South office got several of the coveted ‘big’ sales. When I am training new distributors, I usually use Pete Duty as a case study. You can’t ask for a better representative than PDA!” 

“We know Pete Duty will continue to be one of our top reps year after year, and so far we have not been let down. We have several other reps that will try to overtake them as the OmniSite ‘Big Hitter’ in 2004, but we hope Pete Duty can stay on top. I know they have made several big sales already this year. I guess only time will tell!” 

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 atsales@omnisite.com


>Hydra Service Teams Up With OmniSite

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Newest Representative for Alabama

Greenwood, Indiana – August 1, 2003 – 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 – Hydra Service . Hydra Service has agreed to be the exclusive dealer of OmniSite equipment for the state of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

Hydra Service’s primary business is to provide a full-service facility for pumping equipment. They sell, rent, and repair a wide variety of pumps, specifically industrial dewatering and waste water.

Hydra Service has the qualified staff of sales consultants and technicians that have the expertise to analze your fluid movement situation and make cost-effective recommendations. No matter what kind or how much water you want moved, Hydra Service has the pump for your particular need – electric and hydraulic submersibles, electric and diesel driven centrificals, air-operated diaphragms, high-head, high-volume, vortex, trash and slurry.

About Hydra Service, Inc.

Hydra Service, Inc. is a southern-owned & operated company that has specialized in moving fluids since 1982. They have offices in Cullman, Warrior and Robertsdale, Alabama, plus one office in Jackson, Mississippi.

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.


>Electric Pump Signs On With OmniSite

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Newest Representative for Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota

Greenwood, Indiana – July 1, 2003 – 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 – Electric Pump. Electric Pump has agreed to be a dealer of OmniSite equipment for the states of Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota.

With a staff of 50 strong covering a seven-state area, Electric Pump is only a phone call away. They have fully equipped service locations in Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Fargo, North Dakota; Brainerd, Minnesota; and Eldridge, Iowa — all providing 24 hour emergency service 365 days a year.

Their service professionals are fully trained and authorized by the manufacturers to perform any service work your pump or station may need. Some of their technicians bring over 30 years of experience to their customers. Electric Pump is also pleased to offer preventative maintenance programs tailored to the customer’s specific needs. It only takes one call to Electric Pump to satify all your fluid handling needs.

About Electric Pump

Electric Pump has a staff of 50 strong covering a seven state area, including Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. They have fully equipped service locations in several states all providing 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year.

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.