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Introduction to Industrial I/O
Integrating I/O and GPRS Communications
Active GPRS I/O is a highly integrated solution that combines GPRS communications, front-end intelligence, and a front-end data logging function
for information analysis and prediction. By using GPRS technology, the ioLogik W5000 series gives remote monitoring applications maximum
coverage. The W5000 series products come with one 3-in-1 serial port (RS-232/422/485) to connect field serial devices such as meters, analyzers, and
instruments. The ioLogik W5000 is a perfect fit for remote monitoring and alarm systems for which wired connections are difficult or impossible, such
as unmanned site monitoring, riverside monitoring, and pipeline monitoring.
Trouble-free Connections to GPRS Networks
Managing dynamic IP addresses for automation projects that require setting up connections to the GPRS network can be a big headache for engineers.
Thanks to Active GPRS I/O with Push Technology and Active OPC Server, dynamic IP addresses can be managed between the Active GPRS I/O product
and the Active OPC Server. In this case, SCADA programs can receive data from the Active OPC Server without putting additional effort into managing
IP addresses.
Most traditional solutions use DDNS or a purchased service package from an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) to make IP management easier.
GPRS networks usually offer a dynamic IP environment with the IP address assigned by the cellular service provider, but it is difficult to poll a GPRS
device’s data in a dynamic IP environment. Even with DDNS technology, SCADA projects still need to allocate resources to manage the DDNS server.
Moxa’s Active OPC Server makes it easy to install an ioLogik W5000 in a GPRS dynamic IP environment, and since remote Active GPRS I/O
automatically establishes communication with Active OPC Server, all remote Active GPRS I/Os can be managed by one centralized Active OPC Server,
which itself has a fixed IP address. Active OPC Server receives and registers the ioLogik W5000’s IP address and receives tag updates, and application
programs can poll data via Active OPC Server without exerting any effort on IP management.
Front-End Intelligence for Handling Events
The Click&Go software package provides Active GPRS I/O with front-end intelligence for event response and alarms. When a pre-defined event is
triggered, a variety of alarms, such as SMS, email, TCP/UDP packets, and SNMP Trap, can be sent actively, and depending on the type of configuration
you’re using, real time stamps can also be attached.
Friendly Serial Device Connectivity
Active GPRS I/O devices are equipped with one 3-in-1 (RS-232/485/422) serial port. When GPRS is on line, the Active GPRS I/O device will establish
a TCP Client connection with the PC software, and then use this transparent data tunnel to poll or read remote meters. Thanks to the Active GPRS I/O
device’s TCP Client support, dynamic IP addresses are no longer a problem.
Data Logging—Store up to 14 Days of I/O Records
ioLogik Active GPRS I/O devices come with an external SD card slot
that can be used to store I/O status, with each day’s records stored in
a separate file. The files are stored in .CSV file format and use TFTP
protocol for exchanging files between the PC and Active GPRS I/O
device, making it easy for users to import the records into a database
and display in chart format.
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