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Page 1: Profiles - Honeywell Elster...Hans Arp, Germany Alexander Bäumer, Germany Andreas Büscher, Germany Pierre Dufour, USA Max Gutberlet, Germany Michael Halm, Germany Paul Ladage, Germany

PowerSpring Supports EK Series and Meters With themis® Index

Thermal IQ – Efficient Management

New Generation of Absolute ENCODER

Profiles Customer Magazine 3/2018

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Honeywell Editorial

According to a recent Forbes publication, one of the top three skills to get hired nowadays is the ability to analyze data. As per the article, the data scientist will become a key component in many industries. The trend towards a more data-driven economy has been predicted for years and we are increasingly witnessing the results of digitization in our private lives, but also in our work environment.

If you drive a modern car, the chances are you can establish a connection to it via your cell phone and see the average speed at which you drove to work and, more interestingly, also see the fuel or energy consumption directly related to your driv-ing behavior that morning. Arriving at work, you will most likely be confronted with data related to devices, people or processes which require certain measures to be taken by you.

Production during the night was lower than expected, alarms were signaled on several devic-es, and sickness rates in the previous week were surprisingly low. We are surrounded by data and in the examples mentioned, the trick is to find con-nections between behavior, conditions, and the results represented by the data. This requires cer-tain skill sets and, above all, the ability to work with tools that help uncover relationships between parameters in these huge amounts of available data.

The fact that many industries, including the oil and gas industry, are moving in this direction is a positive sign, as it shows that this industry is looking for sustainable cost reductions by doing things “smarter”, rather than reacting in a more impulsive way when costs need to be cut.

During the last two decades, the industry has seen three major crises. The oil crisis in 1985-1986, the financial crisis in 2008-2009, and the most recent oil price plunge in 2014. Cost reduc-tions were required to maintain profitability or

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even simply to survive. The industry’s response to these cost cuts can be divided into four cate-gories. First of all, reduction of staff because of reduced demand and work. Secondly, reduction of specifications; e.g. the use of lower spec valves instead of high-quality premium brand valves. Third, cost deferral by postponing or completely cancelling projects and planned assignments. And finally, costs where reduced simply because energy and primary resources became cheaper and existing contracts with suppliers were rene-gotiated to benefit from these lower production costs.

Without going into all of the above in detail, it is obvious that not all of these responses result in sustainable cost reductions. With staff reduc-tions, valuable experience left the industry and was sorely missed in later times. By relaxing material specifications, future costs for repairs, downtime, and replacements will undoubtedly have increased.

According to Peter Perry, who heads Bain’s Oil and Gas division, the industry can reduce costs by 25-30% by “taking a pragmatic approach that focuses on value and innovation.” With the digi-tization of the industry and the growing need for data scientists, we can see that we are moving away from impulsive short-term cost reductions towards innovative and sustainable ways to opti-mize production and processes.

What does this mean for you and for us? 170 years ago, at the beginning of the gas era, Elster started to shine light into the darkness of the streets of Berlin by producing gas lamps. Today, still here and dedicated to gas, we continue to provide metering and control hardware, easy access to data, and the tools to help you to shine and per-form.

Addy Baksteen

Editorial

From Gas Lamp to Gas Data

Addy Baksteen

Global Marketing Leader Skids & Stations (HPS)

PublisherElster GmbH Steinern Straße 19–21 D-55252 Mainz-Kastel T +49 (0) 6134 605-0 www.elster-instromet.com

Editorial staff Gudrun Biedermann Marketing Communications T +49 (0) 6134 605-218 [email protected]

Contact [email protected]

Authors Hans Arp, Germany Alexander Bäumer, Germany Andreas Büscher, Germany Pierre Dufour, USAMax Gutberlet, GermanyMichael Halm, GermanyPaul Ladage, GermanyRüdiger Pfeil, GermanyKonstantin Rogalas, Switzerland Andrew Topliffe, UK Tim Vogel, Germany

Articles signed by the author reflect their personal opinion.

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Designed by Nikolai Krasomil, design werk

Publishing dates:Three editions for the year 2018

Honeywell customer magazine online: www.elster-instromet.com/en/index

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Honeywell Editorial 3 ProductS Honeywell

PowerSpring supports the latest IT technology

such as the 64-bit application and web-based

advanced user interface which allows the soft-

ware to also be run as a service. This would help

the customer to access any necessary informa-

tion anytime, anywhere. With the integration of

the volume converter from the EK Series and

the smart commercial and industrial as well as

smart residential meters using themis® indexes

in PowerSpring, Honeywell can offer an end-to-

end solution for the meters and electronic vol-

ume converters (EVCs) from the Elster brand.

The powerful collection engine supports the

traditional PSTN and CSD technology as well

PowerSpring is the market-leading meter data management system by Honeywell in North America. It is an IT-friendly system designed to collect, process, and manage historical data from volume converters and data loggers from the Mercury brand to evaluate and export data to upstream applications for billing or other purposes.

Meter data Management

PowerSpring Supports EK Series and Meters With themis® Index

as IP connections to read out the devices. For

Elster meters, PowerSpring focuses on the

latest IP technology. In the basic configuration,

a single data collection server can handle up

to 255 simultaneous connections.

At the same time, with the integration of the

residential meters with themis® index, the

system becomes scalable with the addition of

parallel data collection servers. This means that

PowerSpring can manage from 100 meters for

pilot installations up to 500,000 meters in a

mass rollout with the same system. The system

is designed to facilitate all new and future

themis® products and in this way ensures not

only the support of current products, but also

enables the customer to benefit from state-of-

the-art products entering the markets in the

future.

Depending on the customer’s needs, readout

of the devices is not limited to archives, i.e. his-

torical data. Other values and parameters such

as the reception level of the modem, battery

diagnostics, valve configuration, etc. can also

be read out when the devices are connected

to the system. Such values can be used for

further evaluations as well as to improve the

lifetime and maintenance of the devices in the

field. Once the data is read out, it is processed

and stored in a standardized, ODBC-compliant

database, which ensures an open and ven-

dor-neutral way of accessing data.

System Schematic

Meters, Data Loggers and Volume Converters

IP-based Calling

MDM Comm Server

MDM DB &Application Server

Wireless & Wired IP Network

Billing and Other Applications

Utility Office

Power Spring MDM

WindowsOS

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The web user interface allows quick and easy

access to the system. However, the interface is

not limited to accessing data. It is also possible

to configure and control all functions of the

system independently from a certain location.

Different available access levels with corre-

sponding rights ensure the web interface can

be used by a standard user as well as by an

administrator.

In order to provide the collected and stored

data for different purposes, PowerSpring offers

flexible data export & reporting functions – pre-

configured standard reports such as alarm and

audit reports as well as advanced customized

reports. The reports can be provided in the

most common formats such as PDF, EXCEL,

XML, HTML, and text formats. Furthermore,

reports can be distributed automatically and

periodically via e-mails and FTP protocol.

It goes without saying for a company like

Honeywell that PowerSpring provides the

highest level of data security. This is guaran-

teed by using authenticated communication,

role-based access control, the encryption of

sensitive data, and secured default configu-

ration settings as well as security by design in

the development of the products. In addition,

data protection (GDPR) is ensured through

technology design and thus reduces the risk of

non-compliance with the latest regulations.

By integrating Elster meters into the PowerSpring

system, our customers can benefit from both

products and software. Furthermore, the system

can be used as Software as a Service (SaaS) or

as a local installation on the customer’s server

system. From the meter to the interface to the

downstream system such as billing, we offer

an all-in sophisticated solution from a single

source – Honeywell.

Rüdiger Pfeil [email protected] Alexander Bäumer [email protected]

Elster devices which will be supported soon: • themis®uno

themis®log themis®plus

• EK280 EK220 EK205

• DL230

Evaluation of the Archive Data Read Out

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The EC350 has been designed to ultimately

replace the Mini-Max, Mini-AT, and related

products. As such, it had to be scalable from

very basic and simple volume correction appli-

cations to more demanding, custody transfer,

multi-pressure, communication-enabled appli-

cations as found on transmission pipelines.

Some of the most significant advancements

include:

• Expanded communication options via

internal cellular modems in a battery-

operated device.

• Advanced audit trail for better diagnostics

capabilities to reduce maintenance and

improve uptime.

• Higher measurement accuracy through

digital plug-and-play pressure transducers,

allowing a decrease in the calibration cycle

and reduced inventory.

• Extended 10 years of battery life. With long-

term stability and extended battery life, the

instrument also minimizes the need for site

visits and simplifies field repairs.

• Versatility: One product fits the 3 main hard-

ware configurations – Universal Mounting

(UMB), rotary, and wall mount mounting.

• Infrared port for easy configuration.

The EC350 brings some Measurement Canada

specific improvements:

The natural gas industry presents complex challenges. Companies must find ways to operate more safely, make better decisions, and act more rapidly by delivering crucial asset data from operations to enterprise more efficiently. At the same time, gas distribution companies are being mandated to control their capital expenditures and reduce operating expenses to increase profitability. The EC350 recently received Measurement Canada approval under Notice of Approval AG-0627.

Gas transmission & distribution:

The EC350 Is Approved for Canada!

• Support of AGA 8 gross and detailed calcu-

lation. While this calculation method was

available on the Mini-Max and Mini-AT, the

calculation was done using a table. This

calculation method was not approved by

Measurement Canada. The EC350 does a live

calculation which is more accurate and is fully

approved by Measurement Canada.

• The EC350 has configurable parameters

with an exportable event log. Many legally

relevant parameters can be configured in the

instrument without requiring a device reveri-

fication, making the unit more flexible for our

customers.

With the Canadian market now open for the

EC350, our Canadian customers can finally

also avail of the benefits afforded by the latest

improvements in electronic volume correction

technology.

Pierre Dufour [email protected]

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The composition of natural gas in transport and distribution grids has changed as a result of developments over the last few years relating to the sponsoring of renewable energies and the resulting boom in investments in biogas infeed systems. Further changes to natural gas composition are to be expected.

New challenges – New technology

Modernization With EnCal 3000 Quad

Hydrogen, in particular, is one of the compo-

nents of natural gas which is now found in ever

greater concentrations in natural gas in various

parts of the world. But oxygen and sulfur com-

ponents have also been found in ever greater

concentrations in natural gas for several years

and therefore have to be measured and moni-

tored. The maximum levels of these impurities

in the gas are subject to local regulations of the

country of installation.

The increasing content of these impurities in

gas is due to the rising number of biogas injec-

tion systems which have been connected to the

gas grid over the last few years.

But new technologies for the gasification

of surplus electrical energy – for example

so-called power-to-gas (PtG) systems – from

wind farms are also contributing to the increas-

ing hydrogen content in natural gas. This

particularly applies to PtG systems which feed

pure hydrogen into the natural gas grid. The

hydrogen component, in particular, has a sig-

nificant influence on the higher heating value

for billing purposes and therefore requires

official recording. In the past, this was not

necessary because the hydrogen content of

natural gas was relatively low. This means that

practically every gas quality analysis system is

affected by the current changes and will have

to be modified in the foreseeable future.

Currently, fiscal gas quality analysis systems

record 11 different gas components using

process gas chromatographs (PGCs). These

are hydrocarbons C1 to C6, carbon dioxide and

nitrogen. Measurements required for billing,

such as the higher heating value and standard

density, are derived from these.

In the future, 13 components will have to be

recorded in natural gas. Hydrogen and oxygen

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replacing expensive PGCs and their peripheries

often exceeds available budgets. Therefore, a

solution to re-use and extend existing systems

should always be considered.

The modular design of the EnCal 3000 Quad

from Honeywell allows the partial replacement

of existing gas quality analysis systems. This

takes place with the inclusion of the existing

process peripherals and regardless of manu-

facturer. It includes the re-use of the calibration

and carrier gas skid as well as gas sampling and

sample conditioning systems.

However, these components must always

be checked to ensure they comply with ATEX

regulations. It may be necessary to upgrade

the components with new ATEX-compliant

equipment, which in some cases may not be

financially viable.

The calibration and carrier gas skid can be

expanded with a module for argon. On request,

this expansion module can be designed to

match the product already installed rather than

having Honeywell’s standard design.

Furthermore, the EnCal 3000 Quad can be

expanded in the future for measuring addition-

al gas components due to the empty module

slot for a further capillary column module.

In addition, as a result of the very compact

design of the gas-net 3000 PGC evaluation

unit on the EnCal 3000 Quad, the system con-

trol cabinet can also continue to be in use. The

gas-net 3000 can be individually tailored to the

customer’s data communication and hardware

interfaces.

The EnCal 3000 Quad can be combined with

practically any existing process peripherals

from a wide range of manufacturers so as to

create low-cost, future-proof gas quality analy-

sis systems.

Contact us to arrange a meeting for further

advice. We will be delighted to visit you to

assess your system(s) and prepare an individu-

al quotation for you. Please contact the relevant

member of our field sales team.

Michael Halm [email protected]

must be added to the components currently

recorded. As both of these components require

special measuring equipment, PGCs will have

to be fitted with a so-called molecular sieve

column. The peripherals of the PGC will also

have to be extended with a carrier gas supply

for the carrier gas argon. The required modi-

fications mean that our customers will face

financial challenges because the cost of

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A new breed of remote monitoring solution

provides valuable insight into critical thermal

processes, securely connecting thermal pro-

cess equipment to the cloud for comprehensive

performance monitoring, and making critical

asset data available anytime, anywhere, on any

smart device.

Today’s Operating ChallengesIn thermal process systems such

as boilers, ovens, and furnaces,

information that’s vital to effi-

ciency and reliability is often

trapped at the equipment level.

This situation doesn’t do you any

good unless a worker is already

at the equipment. And by then,

it could be too late.

Maintenance technicians are

frequently required to travel to

thermal processing equipment

to troubleshoot and diagnose

problems, and don’t always know the tools

or parts that are required until they are on

site. This can result in multiple return trips to

address an asset issue.

Moreover, the retirement of engineers, operators

and technicians familiar with industrial process

heating is creating a shortage of proven know-

how. There are fewer combustion specialists

across the industry, and the remaining plant

personnel are responsible for more tasks than

ever before.

In today’s competitive business climate, production and process systems have to deliver value by operating in the smartest, most efficient manner possible. There is a growing need for facility owners/operators to minimize unplanned downtime and improve productivity, making uptime essential.

Efficient Management of thermal Processes with cloud-based remote Monitoring

Thermal IQTM – All in View, Without Being Everywhere

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Need to Make Data VisibleMost maintenance managers are well acquainted

with the panic of handling a critical thermal

process failure and investigating potential

causes after the fact. In many cases, the issues

may require repairs and potential unplanned

downtime. In order to unleash greater produc-

tivity, industrial operations of all sizes are look-

ing for ways to improve the visibility of asset

and production issues.

Experience has shown that unplanned down-

time at these facilities can result in tens of

thousands of dollars in lost revenue per hour.

Shutdowns can also lead to substantial response

and recovery costs, labor and overhead costs,

customer service impact, and more.

What factory workers really need is an effec-

tive way to view and share data before they

get to the equipment. This includes mobility

tools enabling them to receive real-time alerts

when operating parameters exceed limits, and

then track historical data to see when and why

issues occurred.

Solution for Remote Monitoring – Thermal IQHoneywell has developed an innovative solution

for remote process and equipment monitor-

ing. This cyber-secure offering is part of the

Honeywell Connected Plant portfolio, which

turns data into actionable insight, so industrial

manufacturers can optimize operations, predict

plant failures and eliminate unplanned down-

time.

A remote monitoring solution enables organi-

zations to closely monitor the operation of

thermal processes, seeing real-time and trend-

ing data, and getting alerts when key parameters

are outside normal limits. Users can maximize

their thermal intelligence quotient by connecting

everyone from management to maintenance

with insights that drive smarter decisions. They

can stop waiting for faults and failures that can

lead to shutdowns and get ahead of trouble and

maximize uptime.

The visualization of current operating values

in both text and graphic form ensures there

is a comprehensive overview of the thermal

process asset, as well as convenient and cost-

effective remote monitoring.

How the Technology WorksAs part of an efficient and secure remote mon-

itoring approach, plant combustion equipment

management systems and edge devices such

as digital controllers and relay modules com-

municate key parameters and alerts to cellular

gateways, which, in turn, transfer this data to a

secure cloud platform (Honeywell Connected

Plant). PushUp notifications are then passed

to smart devices via a mobile app when process

problems occur.

With this solution, plant personnel can see

current alerts and status information for all

connected thermal process equipment, and get

a detailed view of all current system parameters

on their smart phone or tablet. Templates within

the mobile app allow them to drill down to see

additional data.

ConclusionThe latest developments in remote monitoring

free personnel from the burden of local equip-

ment monitoring and unleash a facility’s thermal

process potential to drive unprecedented per-

formance and productivity.

From the simplest application, viewing asset

data on a smart phone or laptop, to more

sophisticated uses, such as sending a text

message when an alarm occurs, new cloud-

based remote monitoring solutions are revolu-

tionizing the way process industry operations

run and how they maintain their vital thermal

process systems.

Andreas Büscher [email protected]

Thermal IQ System Schematic

SLATETM

7800 SERIES + UDC ControllerThermal IQTMCellular

CloudGateway

SV2 Series

HoneywellConnected

Plant

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turnkey complete Solution

Wobbe Index & Co.: Creating Stable Conditions

The permitted natural gas quality is set out in

local standards or regulations. According

to this, the grid heating value may fluctuate

between a certain high and low limit (i.e., in

Germany between 8.4 and 13.1 kWh/m³).

Certain industries, however, are dependent on

a stable heating value or Wobbe index of the

natural gas.

These industries include the glass and ceramics

industry, brickworks and roof tile plants, for

example. In other words, industries in which

“the flame is the tool.” And this has to be as pre-

cise as possible because the quality demands

of consumers are rising all the time.

So what can be done if the heating value or

Wobbe index of the natural gas, which provides

the energy for the process, fluctuates and is

allowed to fluctuate under the local valid regu-

lations?

On the one hand, it is possible to raise the heat-

ing value of the natural gas by adding a precise

volume of a gas with a higher heating value (for

example, propane) to compensate for the heat-

ing value fluctuations from the gas supply grid.

This means that the heating value is stable at

the consumption point, for example, the natural

gas burner.

On the other hand, it is possible to adjust the

heating value to a lower but stable heating

value by adding a highly precise volume of air so

as to compensate for this type of heating value

fluctuation from the natural gas supply grid.

Natural gas is a natural product which comes in a range of qualities and from a variety of sources. The composition of the gas changes depending on the delivery situation of the utility companies. The gas must be measured continuously at the injection stations in the grid area concerned to keep the billing of the energy, in other words, the natural gas, as accurate as possible.

As a result of the significantly lower operat-

ing expenses, reducing the heating value to a

defined lower value is the method of choice.

However, the addition of atmospheric oxygen

results in the NOx emissions from the burners

deteriorating. This effect can be eliminated by

using nitrogen instead of air. Nitrogen gener-

ators can certainly be used for this purpose if

nitrogen is not available at the plant.

Often, however, the stabilization of the Wobbe

index is more important for the process than

the heating value.

The Wobbe index is the quotient of the higher

heating value (Hs) or lower heating value (Hi)

and the square root of the relative density. The

relative density is the quotient of the density

of the fuel gas and the density of dry air in the

same pressure and temperature conditions.

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EnCal 3000(Optional)

Natural Gas Blended Gas

C1– C5, CO2, N2Ho.b, Wobbe Index

Ho.b,Wobbe Index

gas-lab Q2

SSV Safety Shut- off Valve

Air

Solenoid Valve

Control Valve

Air Flow Measurement

Gas Flow Measurement

StaticMixer

Q

PZ

OO

P

Q

Function Diagram of a Wobbe System

ProductS Honeywell

We need the Wobbe index to assess the inter-

changeability of fuel gases. Fuel gases with

the same Wobbe index produce the same heat

load in the burner if the same nozzle pressure is

used. The burner nozzle must not be replaced

in this case.

The Wobbe index uses the same unit as the

heating value, namely kWh/m³. Between 1995

and 2002, Elster installed and commissioned

so-called Wobbe systems or gas mixing systems

for the glass industry. These systems were

mainly supplied with compressed air from the

factory compressed air system or external

compressors which supplied conditioned air.

The use of these Wobbe systems stabilized

the Wobbe index for part or all of the factory’s

internal natural gas grid.

The core of these systems at the time was the

GAS-ACE station computer (FLOWCOMP). The

Wobbe index of the mixed gas was recorded

by a calorimeter. The measuring and control

technology has been improved since then and

adjusted to comply with current industry stan-

dards.

Today, the Wobbe index of the mixed gas is

adjusted by a volume ratio control system.

The required volume ratio is determined by

measuring the natural gas quality at the injec-

tion point (for example, using an EnCal 3000

from Honeywell-Elster). The volume of natural

gas is determined by gas volume measuring

instruments (generally quantometers or rotary

gas meters). The consumer can then deter-

mine the purchase volume. The volume of air

is also determined by gas volume measuring

instruments (generally quantometers or rotary

gas meters). The volume of air is regulated

proportionally by a high-speed regulator (for

example, a pneumatic or electric control valve).

The quality of the mixed gas is monitored by

a high-speed gas quality analyzer.

Ideally, correlative gas quality analyzers are

used to monitor the heating value and Wobbe

index. In the form of the gas-lab Q2, Honeywell

has created an in many respects improved

successor, which is ideal for use in the glass

industry.

Today, a state-of-the-art programmable logic

controller (such as a Honeywell HC900) is used

as the station computer with a visualization

system and data communication to a control

center. However, Honeywell is not limited to

using its own control software. If the customer

Ws =Hs

air air

Wi =Hi

Superior Wobbe index Inferior Wobbe index

or

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In the automation field, there is no doubt that USB media are practical to use, as 90% of personnel use USB removable media. A study entitled “Putting Industrial Cyber Security at the Top of the CEO Agenda”, conducted by LNS Research and Honeywell, shows that almost half of reported cyber attacks are based on USB media.

using uSB removable Media Safely in companies

Secure Media Exchange From Honeywell Protects

wants a different control system, for example,

the SIMATIC S7, Honeywell is still the perfect

partner for you and can supply a complete

system.

Honeywell is also the company to approach

for bespoke, turnkey all-in solutions, including

nitrogen generation. Often, the space avail-

able at our end customers’ sites means that

the Wobbe system cannot be installed in the

same room that houses the gas supply system.

Sometimes, the compressed air supply sys-

tem with a drying unit and nitrogen generation

system also has to be included in the planning,

or an additional building must be erected on the

customer’s factory site, etc.

With our expertise, our specialist gas volume

measuring instruments and gas quality analyzers,

our competent technical departments and an

experienced project team, we are the ideal part-

ner for turning your process improvement ideas

into reality.

Michael Halm [email protected]

Although some companies have already iden-

tified this risk and placed an internal ban on

the use of USB media, this often goes hand-

in-hand with a loss of flexibility in the auto-

mation process. Furthermore, many external

service providers place their trust in USB-based

exchanges for implementing frequent updates

in customer systems. Currently, it is almost

impossible to operate industrial systems without

removable media. Even if a company switches

to different data exchange methods, this only

results in the source of the risk being shifted.

Any company unable to get along without the

benefits of USB media in automation systems

(SCADA/PLS), must protect itself with dedicat-

ed solutions to prevent USB-based attacks.

Traditional IT products for USB protection gen-

erally still face the following challenges:

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• USB-relevant directives are not implemented,

since the USB prompt can be bypassed or

files can be supplemented and modified after

the initial test.

• USB security mechanisms are generally weak,

since files are only scanned by anti-virus (AV)

programs to identify threats at USB memory

level, not at USB firmware level. Furthermore,

polymorphic malware remains undetected

and the latest threats such as BadUSB and

Rubber Ducky, for example, are often not

detected at all.

• Updating malware signatures requires lots of

personnel and manual work.

• Weaknesses are detected in the system with

a certain delay and depending on staff avail-

ability. Protection mechanisms are therefore

never really up to date. These delayed system

updates represent a risk to corporate security.

• Conventional USB protection solutions are

connected to high-level automation networks

(SCADA/PLS). The need for connectivity

means an increased area to attack.

For this reason, Honeywell can now supply an

all-round solution to USB-based attacks with

its “Secure Media Exchange” (SMX). SMX is

manufacturer- and system-neutral and can

be used on any Microsoft device.

SMX has the following unique features and

functions:

• USB media for use in a company are checked

and encrypted at the SMX gateway. The SMX

driver prevents secured devices detecting

untested USB media. Unprotected devices, in

turn, cannot detect the tested storage medium.

This means that SMX provides protection

from retrospective infection.

• SMX also checks the USB firmware and pro-

vides protection from the very latest threats

such as BadUSB or Rubber Ducky. In addition

to virus protection, it also provides protection

against polymorphic malware in the form of

an extended reputation and file code analysis.

• SMX is not connected to the system network

and therefore isolates the testing process on

unknown USB media. The SMX gateway com-

municates (via LTE or Ethernet) directly and

permanently with the Honeywell Advanced

Threat Intelligence Exchange (ATIX) hybrid

service subscription. ATIX always provides

up-to-date threat information with self-learn-

ing functions and automation. This therefore

limits the timeframe for attacks on system

operation.

SMX is also a completely managed service and

therefore does not require any manual manage-

ment. This provides companies with effective

yet simple security against one of the largest

virtual sources of danger in today’s world with-

out having to operate without the benefits of

USB storage media.

Konstantin Rogalas [email protected]

SMX Now Protects Against Sophisticated USB Threats

BadUSB • Manipulation of USB firmware. • USB device acts as HID (Human Interface Device,

similar to a keyboard) and can execute scripts.

Rubber Ducky • Attack via keyboard entry, disguised as a generic flash drive.

• The computer recognizes USB as a common keyboard and automatically executes the pre-programmed Rubber Ducky scripts.

• Speed of execution: approx. 1000 words per minute.

Bash Bunny Can execute all Rubber Ducky scripts and even more complex attacks:

• Ethernet over USB via RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) or Ethernet Control Model (ECM)

• Serial interface • Linux computer with all functions

SMX provides a level of protection against attacks that is unique in the industry

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The newly launched HON5020 series of reg-

ulators already has a wide range of options

and stands out due to its mix of innovative and

time-tested design. Ease of maintenance and

handling, adjustability to changing operating

conditions, and high flow rates are other major

features of this series.

The expanded outlet delivers a whole range

of unbeatable benefits. First of all, the flow

velocity is reduced at the actual connection to

The story of the HON5020 continues! The next step in the story will see the series supplemented by devices with an expanded outlet, and that will apply to the entire range of devices with and without SSV, nominal sizes from DN 25 to DN 150 and pressure ratings from PN 16 to ANSI 600.

High-pressure regulator With Expanded outlet

HON5020 – “Now Also With a Big Mouth”

Nominal Sizes HoN402 HoN502/503 HoN5020 (With Expanded Outlet) All Pressure Ratings

1"/2" – DN25/50 340 240

2"/4" – DN50/100 310 380 310

3"/6" – DN80/150 400 550 400

4"/8" – DN100/200 430 550 430

6"/12" – DN150/300 750 570

the vent in the gas pressure regulator. The addi-

tional mass of the housing and the high wall

thicknesses at this point dampen the sound

where it is actually created, thus also improving

the device’s sound properties. Furthermore,

the required installation length is of course

reduced compared to devices which require

an external widened section. Another benefit

resulting from the device having an expanded

outlet is the significant reduction in the dis-

tance of the measurement point on the pipeline

at the outlet side compared to a combination

of devices with separate downstream widened

sections. This means that significantly more

compact system dimensions can be achieved.

As a result of the HON5020’s compact design,

the design lengths of the HON402 could be

adopted for all pressure ratings. In the ANSI

300/600 range, this means the devices are

significantly shorter, which in turn helps to

reduce the system costs. If older devices

require replacement in this range, the length

can be compensated using a spacer supplied

with the new device. Grouping all the pressure

ratings in a single design means that additional

combinations can be achieved which were pre-

viously not included in the portfolio. For exam-

ple, devices with a nominal size of

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DN 25/50 can be used in the PN 16/ANSI 150

range, which were previously solely available in

an ANSI 600 version.

In functional terms, too, the devices are com-

pletely compatible with the devices in the

HON402, HON502 and HON503 series: As

part of the extensive product range of Honey-

well high-pressure regulators, the comprehen-

sive range of time-tested pilots and SSV control

units can also be used with the HON5020

with expanded outlet. The flow coefficient in

all ranges have been improved by the basic

enhancement of the devices.

The addition of devices with an expanded outlet

nominal size to the HON5020 portfolio rounds

off the new product family. The design with its

extensive range of options guarantees opera-

tors a high level of investment security.

Paul Ladage [email protected]

Garret Motion – With Integral TurboWith revenues of $3 billion and a workforce of

6500, this company is the new market leader in

the turbochargers field for use in the automotive

and industrial segments. With the integration of

hybrid technologies and a powerful connected car

software portfolio, Garrett is perfectly prepared

for the challenges of the automotive future.

Resideo – Everything for the Smart HomeIf you mention the name Honeywell to anybody,

their first reaction is normally “the thermostat

people” or “the air conditioning people.” With

revenues of $4.5 billion and a workforce of

130,000, the Honeywell private customer busi-

ness is now present in more than 150 million

households around the world. The portfolio also

includes ADI Distribution, which is responsible

for the distribution of end customer products

for specialist dealers and installers all over the

world.

And What Does This Mean for Me?For you, the Honeywell customer, these spin-

offs mean greater focus – greater focus on our

core business of energy supply, greater focus on

cyber security and connectivity, greater focus

on the wishes of our industrial customers, and

finally, greater focus on joint growth.

Max Gutberlet [email protected]

At the end of Q2 2018, Honeywell announced that two divisions were to be spun off into independent companies. On September 1, 2018, this meant that two new market leaders in their business segments emerged.

Honeywell transfers Homes and turbo Business to independent companies

Greater Focus – More Opportunities

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New Generation of absolute ENcodErS for diaphragm Gas Meters

Making Good Products Even Better

The invention of the wheel was ingenious. Details such as material and design can be improved but the round shape is quite simply perfect.

modules are fitted. This increases service life

and reduces costs.

• All eight rollers are scanned on the AE5. Thus

the resolution is 10 times higher than that of

the AE3, which in turn means that G10/16

and G100 can be connected to HBAs in

Germany as well.

The following communication modules (ACMs)

can be combined with the Absolute ENCODER

AE5:

ACM M-BUS WIREThe ACM M-BUS WIRE cable-based commu-

nication module is connected to an M-Bus

master, which communicates using the M-Bus

standard or M-Bus/OMS (Open Metering Sys-

tem Specification).

ACM SCR WIREThe cable-based ACM connects the Absolute

ENCODER AE5 and the receiving unit with an

SCR interface. Honeywell can supply compatible

data loggers and volume conversion devices.

Diaphragm Gas Meter With Absolute ENCODER AE5

The Absolute ENCODER is an index for diaphragm gas meters, which records and displays gas consumption in exactly the same way as a mechanical roller index. The position of the index rollers is scanned opto-electronically and the absolute meter reading is transmitted via an interface and standardized communications protocols. The operating energy for the diaphragm meter is derived from the gas pressure. Electrical power is required only for read-ing the Absolute ENCODER and is made available by the M-Bus master in the case of cable-based data transfer. The M-Bus master is integrated in an electricity meter or data concentrator. For this application, no batteries are required. If a radio module is used for data transfer, energy is supplied by a battery in the communication module.

The Absolute ENCODER for gas meters is

similar to this. This smart index delivers the

benefits of a mechanical index, yet can be

read efficiently using standardized interfaces.

The ENCODER index is a flexible platform which

can be connected to various communication

modules, data loggers, volume conversion

devices or wirelessly to a smart meter gateway.

In all cases, recording the individual roller set-

tings allows genuine plug & play installation

without additional parameterization.

The new AE5 has two advantages over its

predecessor model, the AE3:

• The supply voltage has been reduced to

3.3 V. This means that conventional batteries

without transformers can be used if radio

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2018 EMEa HuG

30 Years of Knowledge Sharing

For 4 days (October 1 – 4), customers, certified Channel Partners, and Honeywell employees gathered in the Marriott Auditorium in Madrid for the annual Honeywell User Group and Channel Partner Conference EMEA.

Over a thousand people attended the event

which took place in EMEA for the 30th consec-

utive year. Throughout these years, everything

HUG-related has revolved around the world of

Connected Plant and Honeywell‘s latest pro-

duct offerings.

In addition to the general sessions, in which

major product launches such as Measurement

IQ for Gas, Thermal IQ, and the latest develop-

ments concerning our renowned Experion DCS

Solutions were presented, attendees were able

to choose from more than a hundred technolo-

gy sessions in which technical experts presented

case studies, new product offerings, and other

useful information.

Another important stop for anyone attending

the HUG was the Knowledge Center, in which

product managers and technical sales consul-

tants were available for product presentations

and consulting work the whole week. The gas

team presented a skid, showcasing the full gas

portfolio available from Honeywell, ranging

from residential to commercial and industrial

gas meters, low- and high-pressure regulators,

as well as the new EnCal proChain gas chro-

matograph. It didn’t stop there – as part of the

Honeywell Connected Plant offering, we also

showcased the freshly launched Measurement

IQ for Gas app, which generated a lot of interest

among end users and Channel Partners alike.

Markus Schimanski Receiving His Award From the HON Leadership Team

ACM 5.6 M-BUS RADIOThe communication module transfers the

meter reading wirelessly on a unidirectional

basis to a suitable receiver, for example, to the

smart meter gateway (Germany). The transfer

takes place using the wireless M-Bus pursuant

to OMS generation 4 and compliant with BSI

TR-03109. The ACM is supplied with com-

plete programming and can be installed and

commissioned on a plug & play basis, in other

words, without any additional work.

ACM M-BUS WIRE

ACM SCR WIRE

The new AE5 has a flexible platform for various

applications. For example, if demanded by the

market, new interfaces such as LoRa or NBIoT

are also possible. The diaphragm gas meter

with the Absolute ENCODER is therefore an

all-round future-proof investment.

Hans Arp [email protected]

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Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) catered for

partners from over 50 countries at the Honeywell

2018 EMEA Channel Partner Conference, which

took place alongside the EMEA Honeywell Users

Group in Madrid, Spain, from October 1 – 3.

The EMEA conference is the last of three annual

regional HPS Channel Partner Conferences tak -

ing place in 2018. The first took place in Vietnam

for the APAC region in April (see Profiles 1/2018),

with the Americas regional conference held in

June in San Antonio, USA. The theme of this

year’s conferences was Connected Partners,

Connected Products, and the agenda for the

EMEA conference included general sessions,

with product and program training, regional

meetings, and an annual awards gala dinner.

This year’s Channel Partner Conference for the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region saw a record attendance with over 220 partner representatives converging in Madrid for the 3-day annual conference.

2018 Honeywell EMEa channel Partner conference

Record Number of Channel Partners Experience EMEA Conference

This year’s audience increased significantly,

with partner representatives in attendance

from across Advanced Solutions, Process Mea-

surement & Control, Thermal Solutions and

Smart Energy. Attendees heard presentations

by a number of Honeywell Executives over the

three days, including a keynote address by HPS

President, John Rudolph.

Partners participated in 4 general sessions,

53 detailed training sessions spanning 9 dif-

ferent product tracks, got hands-on experience

with Honeywell products in the Knowledge

Center, received one-to-one advice at the

Consultants Corner, and heard updates from

Honeywell leadership, as well as celebrating

Besides that, we also presented – for the first

time on European soil – virtual reality glasses

designed to help train new operators in the art

of conducting maintenance on ultrasonic flow

meters. This proof of concept was discussed at

length and the feedback was overwhelming.

The highlight for our Channel Partners was

the awards dinner on Monday evening, during

which the best Channel Partners of the year

were acknowledged. We are very happy to

announce that our longtime Gas Channel Part-

ner Midex from Austria/Serbia was crowned

“Channel Partner of the Year” for the Central

European region, and Schimanski Gastechnik

GmbH from Germany was awarded “Best Chan-

nel Partner” in the DACH (Germany, Austria,

Switzerland) region. Both partners showed

great dedication over the last year and not only

increased their business with Honeywell, but

also collaborated with Honeywell in working

groups to improve our processes and our ability

to cater to the end users’ needs more effectively.

On Wednesday evening, all attendees were

invited to the “30 Years of HUG Gala Dinner”.

Great Spanish tapas and wine ensured an

excellent start to the evening and were only

topped by the musical performance that fol-

lowed dinner. All in all, HUG was once again a

great event that provided the opportunity to

meet business partners as well as friends.

Next year, HUG returns to The Hague and we

look forward to seeing you there!

Tim Vogel [email protected]

VR-Glasses in action / Gas skid in the demo room

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it is important to us to acknowledge their

dedication, contributions, and results.”

Other winners included:

• Honeywell Regional Channel Partner of the

Year, Northern Europe – Agidens Process

Automation

• Honeywell Regional Channel Partner of the

Year, Southern Europe – Lakota Solutions

• Honeywell Regional Channel Partner of the

Year, Eastern Europe – Kiptechkom

• Honeywell Regional Channel Partner of the

Year, Central Europe – MIDEX

• Honeywell Regional Channel Partner of the

Year, DACH – Schimanski Gastechnik GmbH

• Honeywell Regional Channel Partner of the

Year, Middle East – ATCO

• Honeywell Regional Channel Partner of

the Year, Sub-Saharan Africa – Universal

Measurement & Control

cial excellence and for providing exceptional

customer service. Honorees surpassed their

annual business goals by providing superior

value to their customers.

OKSAN A.S., based in Istanbul, Turkey, received

the Honeywell EMEA 2018 Channel Partner of

the Year Award – the highest honor given to a

Channel Partner. “The product lines available

to our global partner network continue to grow

and now include instrumentation, gas/liquid

measurement, control platforms, thermal solu-

tions, software, cyber security, and smart ener-

gy metering,” said Asheesh Arora, Vice Presi-

dent Global Channels, HPS. “Our partners in

EMEA are embracing the exciting opportunities

presented by our expanding portfolio and

their success at the annual partner awards

dinner.

In addition to the HPS President, a large number

of HPS executives were on stage to support

the event, including Asheesh Arora (VP Global

Channels), who opened and closed the confer-

ence, while Mansour Belhadj (VP of Sales, HPS

EMEA) detailed how Channel Partners can take

advantage of Honeywell’s large installed base

in the region by teaming with his direct sales

force; and Andy D’Amelio (VP/GM PMC), Tim

Lee (VP/GM HTS) and Murali Mandi (interim

COO Honeywell Connected Plant) answered

questions on various topics in the Q&A session.

The awards ceremony itself acknowledged

ten partner companies which distribute and

integrate Honeywell industrial automation

solutions across the EMEA region, for commer-

• Matrikon Channel Partner of the Year,

EMEA – Vester Business

• Honeywell EMEA Channel Partner of the

Year, Smart Energy – Al Tayer Engineering

In addition to providing product roadmaps,

addressing partner concerns, and setting out

clear actions for Channel Partners to capital-

ize on for future growth, the conference also

generated a large number of sales inquiries,

and initial feedback revealed that attending

partners awarded the conference a very high

satisfaction rating.

Andrew Topliffe [email protected]

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For us at Honeywell, this was ideal as our Hon-eywell Government Relations Center is just a stone’s throw from the Capitol and just a few minutes by car from the exhibition center.

This meant that Honeywell had a massive presence at the WGC, not only with classic gas metering and control solutions, but also with LNG systems, personal protective equipment as well as gas detection and large industrial SCADA systems. In short, the whole range of Honeywell solutions for the gas industry.

Unfortunately, this year’s WGC was dominated by the deteriorating political relations between the United States and many major gas produc-ers. This meant that there were no representa-tives from Russia or China, and many exhibitors from the Middle East were also absent. No accusations can be directed at the organizers, as the decision to stage the event in Washing-

ton was made several years before the new gov-ernment came to power in the USA.

At the Honeywell booth, the demonstration stands for Honeywell Connected Plant prod-ucts attracted the most people. In addition to Honeywell Measurement IQ, which was shown to the public in real-time for the first time at this event, there was a massive amount of interest in our Augmented Reality solutions. Both our virtual measuring section, developed for train-ing staff in the replacement of transducers, and the virtual gas meter in which the gas flow and measuring principle were shown in virtual form, proved extremely popular.

The next World Gas Conference in three years time will be held in Daegu, South Korea – hope-fully against a better political backdrop.

Max Gutberlet [email protected]

World Gas conference in Washington dominated by Politics

WGC – The World’s Largest Global Gas Conference

The World Gas Conference is held every three years and this year, the venue was Washington DC.

Over the last year, Honeywell has bundled its activities for energy suppliers under the aus-pices of Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS). This group will now be presented to our cus-tomers in Vienna to enable you to receive all the metering and control equipment you need from a single source.

The solutions on display will range from clas-sic residential meters, including new smart meter developments, and commercial meters to industrial gas metering. The focal point will not just be metering, but also subjects such as safety – both in the form of personal protective equipment and cyber security. And the EUW

would not be complete without our Industry 4.0 and Honeywell Connected Plant solutions, such as Measurement IQ and Honeywell PowerSpring.

In a special NDA section, Honeywell will also provide you with an insight into current devel-opments and new technological opportunities. This will enable you to find out today what you will be using in the future for your supplier.

Our Gas Customer Day, to which you are also cordially invited, will take place on the last day of the European Utility Week event.

Max Gutberlet [email protected]

Honeywell at the European utility Week

Everything Under One Roof

At this year’s European Utility Week held in Vienna from November 6 to 8, Honeywell will be exhibiting the full range of its solutions for energy suppliers in one place.

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Honeywell naturally offers its staff and channel

partners a wide range of opportunities to obtain

the information they need, such as the monthly

presentation of new products and functions

using online presentations on the Internet,

so-called channel talks, and also with individual

Skype meetings. However, there is nothing better

than personal, direct contact in this respect.

This is a valuable experience that Elster has

made over the last few years and one which is

now being actively continued in Honeywell.

body was up to date. The event also included

the presentation of the latest developments, for

example, “Measurement IQ for Gas.” This cloud-

based diagnostic system can monitor gas sys-

tems and their components, detect errors early,

and plan service work promptly. This improves

the efficiency of the systems while reducing

operating expenses.

Product managers and colleagues from the

technical service team had developed a con-

cept specially for the “Technical Training,” which

was tailored precisely to the attendees. In addi-

tion to the principles of measuring and control

technology and the use of the devices in stan-

dard applications, the course also familiarized

the attendees with the additional properties

and functions of the products as they often

provide added benefits to customers at no

extra cost.

And while we are on the subject of additional

benefits, if that is the right terminology in this

respect, meeting colleagues face-to-face, rather

than by e-mail, Skype or telephone, certainly

enhances personal communication. After meet-

ing somebody in person, relationships rise to a

whole new level, not only benefiting ourselves

but, at the end of the day, our customers as

well.

Personal contact is and remains priceless!

Rüdiger Pfeil [email protected]

international technical training 2018

Personal Contact Is Priceless!

The integration of Elster into Honeywell has resulted in a significant expansion of the sales and service network. This brings us closer to our customers while also increasing the availability of technical advice and after-sales services. The obvious requirement for this is that new colleagues and channel partners have a deep understanding of the products and their use in various applications.

After the training course, networking was continued in the backstage area of the Mainz 05 Opel-Arena, the local soccer club’s stadium.

The annual ITT (International Technical Train-

ing) is an important exchange forum. This saw

30 colleagues and channel partners from all

over the world gather at the Honeywell site in

Mainz-Kastel at the start of September for an

advanced training course. The agenda included

practical training units to ensure that every-

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How it all began:

1848 – 1900

On October 1 1848, the Elster Gasapparate company was founded in Berlin and began producing gas lamps.

Siegmar Elster took over Haas & Cie, which had been founded by Emil Haas in 1876 in Mainz, and renamed it “Gasmesserfabrik Mainz, Filiale S. Elster.”

His two sons succeeded him at the head of the company and opened the first Elster branch office in Vienna.

Emil Haas became a co-owner of the registered company “Gasmesserfabrik Mainz, Elster & Co.” Ownership of Haas’ patents for dry gas meters was transferred to the new branch office.

1900 – 1950The one millionth gas meter was manufactured during the twenties.

Mainz was in the state of Hesse until 1945, which meant that the state was home to the largest manufacturer of gas meters in Germany.

Conversion of the Mainz company to the public limited company “Elster & Co. AG”. At the time, Elster had a workforce of around 800. The company already had additional branch offices in Rotterdam, Lucerne, Hamburg, Dresden and Insterburg (later Königsberg).

Elster opened an industrial training workshop in Mainz in partnership with other companies to provide cross-company training.

At that time, there were already 45 companies or branch offices combined under the name Elster.

The company’s production plants in Rheinallee were almost completely destroyed by a bombing raid on Mainz in 1945. Reconstruction initially at Plant II. Household appliances such as gas cookers were temporarily manufactured there.

Production capacity recovered to pre-war levels. Immediately after the war, Elster founded “Vereinigte Gaszähler-Werkstätten” in Osnabrück (Germany) in partnership with Kromschröder.

1960/70

Major natural gas reserves were discovered and transport facilities were developed in the form of trans-European pipelines. The switch of consumers to natural gas also led to Elster extending its product range accordingly.

The majority holding in Elster & Co. AG was bought by the French Group Saint-Gobain Pont-à-Mous-son through Halbergerhütte GmbH. The Elster family retained a blocking minority holding. Elster AG acquired the majority shareholding in G. Kromschröder AG in Osnabrück.

1985 – 1995Ruhrgas AG purchased the majority shareholding in Elster AG after the water meters division had previously been demerged. This was retained by the French Group.

Takeover of all shares in American Meter Co. (AMCo). With 40 outlets, AMCo was by far the largest gas meter manufacturer in the United States and also held a significant position in gas control equipment. Integration of European operating sites in Denmark, the Netherlands and Great Britain.

By purchasing the Jeavons Group in England, the company gained access to what until then was the largest gas distribution market in Europe. Expansion of the group’s presence in Poland with the purchase of the holding company Intergaz in 1990, and in Slovakia with the acquisition of Premagaz in 1993.

Flow Comp Systemtechnik GmbH was founded along with Elster Service GmbH with 10 decentralized service points.

Introduction of the type RVG rotary gas meters.

170 Years as a Market leader

From Johannes Siegmar Elster to Honeywell

Elster in Mainz-Kastel celebrated its 170th anniversary on October 1, 2018. An ideal opportunity to present you with the milestones in its corporate history.

Patented Replaceable Measuring Cartridge

First Compact Volume Conversion Device

Diaphragm Gas Meter 18

Helical Gear Gas Meter

Drum-type Gas Meter

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enCore ZM1

1995 – 2005

Development of the compact M2R gas pressure regulator (for max. 4 bar).

The Elster Group celebrated its 150th anniversary on October 1, 1998 – a global player with a turnover of over 800 million German marks and 4000 employees around the world.

Mass production of the Absolute ENCODER – the original index for turbine and rotary gas meters – was started.

Launch of the EK260 compact electronic volume conversion device with integrated data logger.

Development of a new generation of EK210 and EK230 volume conversion devices and gas meters featuring Absolute ENCODER technology.

FlowComp launched the flow computer product line; a new generation of commercial diaphragm gas meters, the BK-G40 and BK-G65, was placed on the market. The MR 50 high-pressure gas regulator was introduced.

Merger of Elster and Instromet in 2005.

Launch of the EnCal 3000 gas chromatograph.

2006 – 2018

Approval of the new air-powered high-pressure test rig in Mainz-Kastel.

Elster registered a patent for the TRZ 2.

The SM-RI 2 was the first bidirectional turbine meter.

The TurbinScope was developed and the millionth M2R was manufactured.

The RABO® rotary gas meter was optimized and registered as a trademark.

New generation of flow computers: The enCore series was launched.

The Q.Sonicplus and Q.Sonicmax ultrasonic gas meters were launched on the market.

The EK280 compact volume conversion device continued the EK260’s success story.

The launch of the Measurement IQ for Gas software saw the introduction of a system for monitoring high-pressure measuring instruments.

The challenging liberalization and globalization phase resulted in the merger of all the divisions under a single management team and ONE name. Capital investor Melrose PLC thus created a new Elster GmbH.

In 2016, the Gas, Water, and Electricity business units were integrated into the Honeywell Group.

The business units continued to operate from their own locations while also availing of the synergy effects of a large corporation.

So what does the future hold? To increase the expertise and competitiveness of the various business units in the Group in a challenging market environment, the structures will continue to be adjusted to the Honeywell Group’s objectives – speed, reliability, and safety are the main aspects of this.

The strength and competence of the Honeywell Group are based on the independent manufacturing and sales com-panies, which focus on one thing above all others – the development, production, and marketing of safe, high-quality, and innovative gas distribution products and services.

The structures and processes undergo permanent improvement with the clear objective of serving our gas market, and therefore our customers, as well as possible.

Tradition and innovation are not contradictions in this respect – Elster has proved this in the past, and it will remain our guiding principle in the future. We would like to thank our customers for the trust they have placed in us to date.

Elster GmbH – Your reliable partner in the past and in the future, as part of Honeywell!

Compact Medium-pressure Regulator M2R

Ultrasonic Flow Meter Q.Sonicmax

TRZ 2

Rotary Gas Meter RVG

RABO EnCal 3000 EK280

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Elster GmbH Steinern Straße 19-21

55252 Mainz-Kastel, Germany

www.elster-instromet.com

Honeywell Process Solutions 1250 West Sam Houston Parkway South

Houston, TX 77042, USA

1280 Kemper Meadow Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45240, USA

www.honeywellprocess.com

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