Introduction

ADS-700 is an ultra low power NBIoT/LTE-M End Node with multiple sensor support. The unit incorporates a built in modem, a USB serial port, 3 digital input/counter, an analog input, a 3-axis digital accelerometer with gyroscope, built in temperature sensor. a coulomb meter and multiple excitation options for powering and measuring transducers. The ADS-700 supports SDI12, Modbus and BLE sensors. The ADS-700 supports SSL, is available for global deployment and can be used with any major Cloud IoT platform like Microsoft Azure IoT Hub, Amazon Web services, Mosquitto MQTT, etc. A D-size Lithium Thionyl battery provides autonomous operation for over 10 years.

SDI-12 Serial Bus

SDI-12 is an asynchronous, ASCII, serial communications protocol that was developed for intelligent sensor instruments that typically monitor environmental, structural engineering and precision agriculture data. The communication is achieved by digital communications. The addressing system allows data recorder to communicate with several microprocessor-based sensors over a single line. ADS-300 is compliant to the SDI-12 Standard Version 1.2 and supports extended commands for sensor configuration, in terminal mode. ADS-300 can collect data from several SDI-12 sensors for a total amount of 15 measurement channels.

RS-485, MODBUS

ADS-300 supports acquisition from sensors with RS-485 interface, using the popular MODBUS protocol (RTU & ASCII). Up to 8 measurement channels from several sensors are supported.

BLE

ADS-700 has a BLE interface that can be used for wireless device configuration and for BLE sebnsor telemtery. Multiple BLE sensors are supported.

Transducer excitation

The unit provides multiple excitation options for measuring transducers.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level & quality
• Structural engineering
• Precision Agriculture
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Building Management
• Factory Automation
• Power Grid

Introduction

ADS-300 is an ultra low power, battery powered NBIoT, LTE-M end node. The ADS-300 supports SSL, is available for global deployment and can be used with any major Cloud IoT platform like Microsoft Azure IoT Hub, Amazon Web services, Mosquitto MQTT, etc. It incorporates two inputs, one digital with pulse counter capability and one analog, as well as multiple excitation options for powering transducers. The ADS-300 supports SDI12 and Modbus sensors. A D-size Lithium Thionyl battery provides autonomous operation for over 10 years.

SDI-12 Serial Bus

SDI-12 is an asynchronous, ASCII, serial communications protocol that was developed for intelligent sensor instruments that typically monitor environmental, structural engineering and precision agriculture data. The communication is achieved by digital communications. The addressing system allows data recorder to communicate with several microprocessor-based sensors over a single line. ADS-300 is compliant to the SDI-12 Standard Version 1.2 and supports extended commands for sensor configuration, in terminal mode. ADS-300 can collect data from several SDI-12 sensors for a total amount of 15 measurement channels.

RS-485, MODBUS

ADS-300 supports acquisition from sensors with RS-485 interface, using the popular MODBUS protocol (RTU & ASCII). Up to 8 measurement channels from several sensors are supported.

Transducer excitation

The unit provides multiple excitation options for measuring transducers.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level & quality
• Structural engineering
• Precision Agriculture
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Building Management
• Factory Automation
• Power Grid

Introduction

ADU-500 is an ultra low power, wireless RTU with data logging and alarming capabilities. The battery powered RTU incorporates three digital inputs, two analog inputs, one pulse counter input, battery monitoring, and multiple excitation options for powering measuring transducers. The device supports acquisition of up to 48 measurement channels, based on the popular SDI-12 communication protocol. ADU-500 uses an internal cell modem to automatically send data and alerts. The RTU is available for GSM/EGPRS and LTE network environments. A D-size Lithium Thionyl battery can provide autonomous operation for over 10 years.

The Infinite advantage

The ADU-500 RTU incorporates the common flexible form factor (HL, CF3™) Modem modules from Sierra Wireless. ADU-500 models support NBIoT/LT-M, 4G, 3G, 2G mobile network technology. The 3G and NBIoT/LT-M version of the RTU includes GNSS capability (GPS & Glonass Sirf V).

Measurements & Data Logging

The digital inputs are scanned by the system controller for detecting an alarm condition. Analog input gain, scaling and alarm limits are user definable. The analog inputs and SDI-12 sensors are sampled according to the user defined sampling rate. Sampling rate and sampling duration affect the battery life according to the transducer power supply requirements.

SDI-12 Serial Bus

SDI-12 is an asynchronous, ASCII, serial communications protocol that was developed for intelligent sensor instruments that typically monitor environmental, structural engineering and precision agriculture data. The communication is achieved by digital communications. The addressing system allows data recorder to communicate with several microprocessor-based sensors over a single line. ADU-500 is compliant to the SDI-12 Standard Version 1.2 and supports extended commands for sensor configuration, in terminal mode. ADU-500 can collect data from several SDI-12 sensors for a total amount of 48 measurement channels.

RS-485, MODBUS

ADU-500 supports acquisition from sensors with RS-485 interface, using the popular MODBUS ASCII protocol. Up to 10 measurement channels from several sensors are supported.

Transducer excitation

The unit provides multiple excitation options for measuring transducers.

Alerting & messaging

SMS announcements include alert messages and periodical Status messages for verifying unit availability. The unit supports discrete alerting for several users. Message texts are user definable.

Data Transmission

ADU-500 supports periodical data transmission according to user defined parameters. The unit can send data via SMS to predefined users or to an internet server via FTP and data connectivity.

Setup and Remote Configuration

The unit can be programmed locally through the serial port or remotely via SMS by using simple ASCII configuration commands. The command set features commands for configuring input alarm parameters, scaling parameters and alarm limits, timing parameters and defining user groups. ADU-500 can be remotely reconfigured by sending configuration commands to the unit during the periodical status message processing.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level & quality
• Structural engineering
• Precision Agriculture
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Building Management
• Factory Automation
• Power Grid

Introduction

BSC-50E is an ultra low power, wireless RTU with data logging and alarming capabilities. The battery powered RTU incorporates a quad band GSM/GPRS modem, four digital inputs, three analog inputs, two pulse counters and multiple excitation options for powering measuring transducers. A Lithium Thionyl battery provides autonomous operation for over 10 years.

The Infinite advantage

The BSC-50E incorporates the common flexible form factor (HL, CF3™) Modem modules of Sierra Wireless. BSC-50E models support 4G, 3G, 2G mobile network technology. The 3G version of the RTU includes GNSS capability (GPS & Glonass Sirf V).

Modes of operation

Modes of operation include autonomous battery operation and 9 to 24V external power supply operation with uninterruptible transition to battery operation during power outage.

Measurements & Data Logging

The digital inputs are scanned continuously by the system controller for detecting an alarm condition. Analog input scaling and alarm limits are user definable. The analog inputs are sampled according to the user defined sampling rate. Sampling rate and sampling duration affect the battery life according to the transducer power supply requirements. BSC-50E features a dual set of sampling, logging and data transmission rates. The basic set can be superseded by an alternate set on event. Digital input states, analog input and counter values can be used as trigger sources for rate changes. Ultra low power stand by mode followed by frequent data recording and transmission can be selected to fit the application needs, while maximizing the battery life.

Transducer excitation

The unit provides multiple excitation options for measuring transducers.

Alerting & messaging

SMS announcements include alert messages and periodical status messages for verifying unit availability. The unit supports discrete alerting for several users. Message texts are user definable.

Setup and Remote Configuration

The unit can be programmed locally through the serial port or remotely via SMS by using simple ASCII configuration commands. The command set features commands for configuring input alarm parameters, scaling parameters and alarm limits, timing parameters and defining user groups. BSC-50E can be remotely reconfigured by sending configuration commands via SMS to the unit during the periodical status message processing.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level
• Structural engineering
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Power Grid

Introduction

AERINOS^® BSC-50D is an ultra low power wireless RTU with data logging and alarming capabilities via SMS. The battery powered RTU incorporates a GSM/GPRS modem, a USB serial port, 4 digital inputs, an internal temperature sensor and 1 digital counter. A Lithium Thionyl battery provides autonomous operation for up to 15 years.

The Infinite advantage

BSC-50D utilizes a dual processor architecture in order to combine extreme low power consumption with advanced processing and communication capabilities. A system controller (ultra low power MCU) is in continuous operation scanning the digital inputs for alarm condition detection. A powerful communication processor, switched on and off by the system controller, performs all data processing and controls communications through the internal wireless MODEM. The result is up to 50% power economy in compare with respective units of the competition, while performing the same tasks.

Modes of operation

Modes of operation include power network independent battery operation and USB powered operation for parameter setup.

Alerting & messaging

The digital inputs are scanned in closed loop by the system controller for detecting an alarm condition. The alarm condition (closed or open external contact) is user definable. Alarm limits, sampling period, logging rate, data send rate are user defineable. The unit features a dual set of sampling, logging and data transmission rates. The basic set can be superseded by an alternate set on event. Digital input states, temperature values and counter values can be used as trigger sources for rate changes. Ultra low power standby mode followed by frequent data recording and transmission can be selected to fit the application needs, while maximizing the battery life. SMS announcements include alert messages and periodical status messages for verifying unit availability. The unit supports discrete alerting for several users. Message texts are user definable.

Setup and Remote Configuration

The unit can be programmed locally through the serial port or remotely via SMS by using simple ASCII configuration commands. The command set features commands for configuring input alarm parameters, scaling parameters and alarm limits, timing parameters and defining user groups. BSC-50D can be remotely reconfigured by sending configuration commands via SMS to the unit during the periodical status message processing.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level & quality
• Structural engineering
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Power Grid

Introduction

Sigfox has a global coverage network, operating in unlicensed bands worldwide, with radio frequencies ranging from 862 to 928 MHz. Using unlicensed bands enable devices to send their data to the cloud while using little power, at very low cost.

ADS-260 is a battery powered Sigfox network end node for low voltage, low power sensors. The unit is available for the RC1 (868 to 869 MHz), RC2 and RC4 (902 to 928 MHz) bands. It incorporates one input, configurable as analog, or pulse counter input and multiple excitation options for powering measuring transducers. Dedicated digital interfaces support the SDI-12 and MODBUS communication protocols. A D-size Lithium Thionyl battery can provide autonomous operation for over 10 years.

SDI-12 Serial Bus

SDI-12 is an asynchronous, ASCII, serial communications protocol that was developed for intelligent sensor instruments that typically monitor environmental, structural engineering and precision agriculture data. The communication is achieved by digital communications. The addressing system allows data recorder to communicate with several microprocessor-based sensors over a single line. ADS-260 is compliant to the SDI-12 Standard Version 1.2 and supports extended commands for sensor configuration, in terminal mode. ADS-260 can collect data from several SDI-12 sensors for a total amount of 8 measurement channels.

RS-485, MODBUS

ADS-260 supports acquisition from sensors with RS-485 interface, using the popular MODBUS protocol (RTU & ASCII). Up to 8 measurement channels from several sensors are supported.

Transducer excitation

The unit provides multiple excitation options for measuring transducers.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level & quality
• Structural engineering
• Precision Agriculture
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Building Management
• Factory Automation
• Power Grid

Coverage

The countries currently supported in RC1, RC2 and RC4 zones are:

RC1: Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Overseas France: French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Reunion.
Middle East and Africa: Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, United Arab Emirates.

RC2: Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USA.

RC4: Latin America: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay.
Asia Pacific: Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand.

Application Example using Losant Enterprise IoT Platform

Two ADS-260 devices are installed at our premises operating 24/7. They powers, samples and transmits every 10 minutes measurements from the following sensors,

• An analogue devices TMP36 temperature sensor measuring -20..+50oC

The ADS-260 is powered by one D size lithium Saft LSH20 battery that will allow it to to operate for more than 2.5 years.

View he application Dashboard at,

https://infinite-sigfox-greece.onlosant.com/

Username: guest@infinite.com
Password: Infinite

Introduction

ADS-270 is an ultra low power, battery powered end node for the LoRa network. The unit is available for the 433MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz bands. It incorporates two inputs, one digital with pulse counter capability and one analog, as well as multiple excitation options for powering transducers. A D-size Lithium Thionyl battery provides autonomous operation for over 10 years.

SDI-12 Serial Bus

SDI-12 is an asynchronous, ASCII, serial communications protocol that was developed for intelligent sensor instruments that typically monitor environmental, structural engineering and precision agriculture data. The communication is achieved by digital communications. The addressing system allows data recorder to communicate with several microprocessor-based sensors over a single line. ADS-270 is compliant to the SDI-12 Standard Version 1.2 and supports extended commands for sensor configuration, in terminal mode. ADS-270 can collect data from several SDI-12 sensors for a total amount of 8 measurement channels.

RS-485, MODBUS

ADS-270 supports acquisition from sensors with RS-485 interface, using the popular MODBUS protocol (RTU & ASCII). Up to 8 measurement channels from several sensors are supported.

Transducer excitation

The unit provides multiple excitation options for measuring transducers.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level & quality
• Structural engineering
• Precision Agriculture
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Building Management
• Factory Automation
• Power Grid

ADS-410 is an ultra low power, battery powered end node for the Itron Gen5 Network. It incorporates a configurable input (digital, pulse counter) an analog input and multiple excitation options for powering transducers. The device supports acquisition of up to 16 measurement channels, based on the popular SDI-12 communication protocol and 8 channels, based on the MODBUS protocol The unit incorporates a Lithium Thionyl Battery supplying system operation for up to 10 years.

SDI-12 Serial Bus

SDI-12 is an asynchronous, ASCII, serial communications protocol that was developed for intelligent sensor instruments that typically monitor environmental, structural engineering and precision agriculture data. The communication is achieved by digital communications. The addressing system allows data recorder to communicate with several microprocessor-based sensors over a single line. ADS-410 is compliant to the SDI-12 Standard Version 1.2 and supports extended commands for sensor configuration, in terminal mode. ADS-410 can collect data from several SDI-12 sensors for a total amount of 8 measurement channels.

RS-485, MODBUS

ADS-410 supports acquisition from sensors with RS-485 interface, using the popular MODBUS protocol (RTU & ASCII). Up to 8 measurement channels from several sensors are supported.

Transducer excitation

The unit provides multiple excitation options for measuring transducers.

Applications

• Weather conditions & environmental monitoring
• Water/wastewater level & quality
• Structural engineering
• Precision Agriculture
• Smart City
• Oil & Gas
• Building Management
• Power Grid

Application Example using Losant Enterprise IoT Platform

An ADS-410 is installed at our premises operating 24/7. It powers, samples and transmits every 15 minutes measurements from the following sensors,

• A Massa M300 ultrasonic sensor measuring 0-400mm
• An analogue devices TMP36 temperature sensor measuring -20..+50oC
• Battery monitoring sensor measuring consumption in mA

The ADS-410 is powered by one D size lithium Saft LSH20 battery that will allow it to to operate for more than 2.5 years.

View the application Dashboard at,

https://itron.onlosant.com/

Username: guest@infinite.com.gr
Password: infiniteitron

Introduction

ARC-10 is a top quality, easy to use GSM controller for alerting and remote control using SMS. The rail mount unit incorporates a Quad Band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GSM/GPRS modem, two digital inputs, two power relay outputs and a serial RS-232 port. Up to five hundred users can be configured to switch a relay output via a toll-free phone call (e.g. for opening the garage door or a parking barrier). Ten users can be configured as alert recipients.
All SMS functionality remains intact during GPRS operation. This means one can use the unit as a wireless modem to communicate with a remote serial device e.g. a traffic light controller or a vending machine and simultaneously benefit from the SMS alerting and remote control functionality.

Features

• 2 digital inputs.
• 2 power relay outputs.
• One output can be configured to switch with a toll-free phone call.
• Simple SMS commands for both configuration & control.
• SMS commands can be passed through the local serial port for testing and commissioning.
• Flexible user administration.

Simple setup and operation

All setup and control can be done using a mobile phone. Simple ASCII configuration commands are used for unit setup and control. Several commands can be packed in one SMS. The RS-232 interface can be used to alternatively setup and test the unit using a PC or an ASCII terminal. The rich command set features commands for configuring input alarm parameters, defining users and controlling system outputs with time related parameters.

Applications

• Garage door opener
• GSM Access Control, more »
• Vending machines
• Security systems
• Fire and smoke alarming
• Lights control
• Home automation
• Heating control
• Greenhouse controls
• M2M systems, more »

Introduction

SCOM-100 is a powerful GSM controller for alerting and remote control using SMS. The rail mount unit incorporates a Quad Band GSM/GPRS modem, 2 analog inputs, 4 digital inputs with retentive pulse counting capability, 4 power relay outputs and a serial RS-232 port.

I/O Expansion capability

A variety of I/O expansion units (analog inputs, digital I/O & counters) can be cascaded on the serial I/O expansion bus to meet the application requirements.

Time Schedules

Up to 80 Time Schedule programs can be stored in the SCOM-100 power fail safe memory, 10 programs for each day of a week and 10 programs on daily base. A Time schedule program can be attached to a relay output, permitting up to eight ON/OFF switching sequences per day. You can easily enter, edit and download zone programs for Irrigation, Lighting Control, Access Control, etc, using the WA Manager Software. A zone program can be dynamically changed using SMS.

The Infinite advantage

SCOM-100 employs simple ASCII configuration commands for unit setup and control. All setup commands can be passed and tested using a terminal on the PC. The same ASCII commands are valid for controlling and configuring the unit via SMS. This transparent interface simplifies the unit integration in custom software systems and intercommunication with other devices as PLC, terminals, etc. The rich command set features commands for configuring input alarm parameters, setup of time schedule programs, control functions like on/off and PID control, defining user groups and controlling system outputs with time related parameters.

Features

• 4 digital inputs, configurable as counter inputs, expandable to 36.
• 2 analog inputs, expandable to 18.
• 4 power relay outputs, expandable to 20.
• Simple SMS commands for both configuration & control.
• SMS commands can be passed through the local serial port for testing and commissioning.
• Advanced functions as ON/OFF & PID control, Time schedules, etc.
• Discrete recipient alerting.
• Easy firmware upgrade.

Professional features – SCADA over GPRS

An OPC Server is available for connecting SCOM-100 units to popular SCADA systems. The OPC Server supports several, distributed SCOM-100 units, limited only by the total I/O number. Static IP or VPN network addresses for the SCOM-100 units are not required. All SMS functionality remains intact during GPRS operation.

Applications

• Home & garden automation
• Building management & facility control
• Security, Fire and Smoke alerting
• Tank level monitoring, more »
• Irrigation control, more »
• Lighting control
• Greenhouse controls
• M2M systems, more »