Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Specialising in the Geotechnical Industry - Datem Ltd

Datem has completed the Penetration Sensor Data Acquisition System for use with the customers Vibrocorer. The completed product was despatched to EGS. The unit features acquisition software running on a Microsoft Windows operating system and uses ethernet communication.

The acquisition software displays penetration, speed and has the ability to store the data every second.

EGS’s Neptune 3000 has returned to Datems headquarters after carrying out 8 years of service in the field.

The CPT system returns to be upgraded with the latest hardware and software. The until will be cleaned up to its former glory and return better than ever.

Microsoft Windows 7

Datem’s Software Department are pleased to announce that the Neptune Control and Data Acquisition software is Microsoft Windows 7 compatible.

All clients running Microsoft Windows 7 will now be able to install and run the Neptune Control and Acquisition Software.

LN2 Data Acquisition

Following the success of the first Datem LN₂ Data Acquisition System, Prior Diesel has placed an order for a second unit. The system features panel mounted touch screen technology using Microsoft Windows and Datem’s Acquisition Software. The system has been installed onto a truck mounted liquid nitrogen pumping unit.

Nitrogen is an inert gas that is pumped into a well bore to improve fluids recovery.

Prior Diesel is based in Great Yarmouth, UK and serves the oil, gas, marine, power and construction industries. Prior Diesel is a distributor for many leading engine, transmission, pump and equipment manufacturers.

Datem’s in-house design team has been boosted by the recruitment of Gary Stonestreet. Gary is an expert in 3D modelling and Graphic Design. He has spent 23 years working in design offices throughout the UK with a number of bluechip companies.

Impaq Ltd

Datem Ltd has recently developed a strategic partnership aimed at the sharing of resources with its near neighbour, Impaq Ltd.

Impaq ltd was founded in 1993 by subsea motor specialist John Rodgers and is the UK’s leading independent designer and manufacturer of submersible electric motors and power-packs for ROV’s and related equipment including Datem’s own Neptune CPT systems.

John Rodgers will continue to be responsible for product development and generating new business whilst the routine production, service and support functions will be integrated within the larger Datem organisation.

To facilitate this partnership Datem has expanded its Metheringham, UK facilities with the acquisition of an additional 1000sq. ft of workshop space. This area now houses the Datem machining department.

G.A.S Survey based in Bologna, Italy recently sent its Neptune 3000 system CPT back to Datem to be mechanically refurbished and electronically updated with the latest Neptune technology.

The unit has been extensively for four years and was due for a major service and overhaul.

G.A.S. took the opportunity to invest in the latest technology including new Control and Acquisition Software, ethernet communication and automatic tuning telemetry system.

GAS has 20 solid years of experience world wide in geophysical, geotechnical, seismic, bathymetric, oceanography, topographical and environmental surveys.

Geosoft

Datem has worked in collaboration with Polish company Geosoft, the makers of the well known CPT-Pro data processing software. The move allows interpretation of the newer format of data files produced by the Neptune Control and Data Acquisition Software Suite.

Data files can now be imported directly into CPT-Pro for post job processing.

EGS Boat

Regular customer EGS Asia Ltd, Hong Kong has purchased its third Neptune 3000 CPT system. The unit will see immediate service in Indonesian waters.