GSM-PRO2 | The Solution
The GSM-PRO2 offers the possibility to monitor and control sensors and actuators remotely, without being depending on your local IT network infrastructure. The GSM-PRO2 uses 4G, 3G and 2G frequency bands from random providers with a subscription or prepaid SIM card. The GSM-PRO2 operates as standalone solution in existing processes. For example parallel to a PLC.
The GSM-PRO2 module can communicate in multiple ways with the user(s). For the real-time experience the CONTA-SUPERVISON IoT portal is a must.
CONTA-SUPERVISION
The CONTA-SUPERVISION portal is available in web browser and App version. The Apps can be downloaded in the Google play or Apple store. The CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal synchronises via the cloud. Therefore the devices where CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal will be used require a data connection. This is also required for the GSM-PRO2 I/O communication module. Synchronisation can be set real-time or within a certain period of time. Realtime experience could be important when analogue inputs are in use for example for liquid levels, weight or temperature measurements. Either way the CONTA-SUPERVISION will synchronise each time when the upper or lower threshold level is exceed. The same is for digital inputs when flank changes from rise and falling levels.
GSM-PRO2 APP
Besides the new CONTA-SUPERVISION App the current GSM-PRO2 App for the moment keeps active. The GSM-PRO2 App only synchronise when threshold values exceed or when you refresh the App manually. If you operate an output at the backend the App sends a SMS to the GSM-PRO2 I/O communication module and via the cloud the GSM-PRO2 will synchronise the GSM-PRO2 App. Therefore the GSM-PRO2 module needs to have a data connection.
Parallel to the CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT Portal/App and GSM-PRO2 App it’s still possible to control the GSM-PRO2 via SMS commands and receive SMS and email to the selected users in chase of changes (digital) or exceeding thresholds (analogue).
Per SMS
No need to manage a GSM-PRO2 via the IoT portal or App? No worries, also without the IoT portal and App it’s possible to use the GSM-PRO2 I/O communication module. Chose a logic SMS command for yourself to control an output to switch on or off with these commands. The module is able to respond with SMS (or email) to inform the user that the action is accomplished. Outputs can be set in a way that only selected users are allowed to control. To prevent abuse.
Useful applications for every solution!
Warning message
If a machine goes in malfunctioning, then a message can be send to the maintenance engineer or team to minimize down time. The GSM-PRO2 is able to send a SMS or email or for additional attention it can do phone call to selected user(s). The GSM-PRO2 doesn’t generate any cost, because the connection will be broken before the receiver will pick up the phone. The module has the option per input to start a message cycles and this will not stop bevor someone responds with the right “stop” command or the maximum cycles are achieved.
In case that maintenance engineer needs to decide to switch off the machine, then this is possible with the GSM-PRO2 output for non-critical processes.
SIGNALING | MONITORING
Irrigation installation are often in service at the end of the day or during the night. By integrating the GSM-PRO2 into the electrical installation it’s possible to detect when the sprinkler is finished. As soon as the job is done the GSM-PRO2 can send a SMS, email or make a phone call to acknowledge the farmer that it’s finished. This way the famer can enjoy maximum sleep. During day time the farmer can prepare the irrigation installation and in the evening he can easily switchs on the complete installation. This is time saving.
Switchgear cabinet
In a switchgear a variety of signal are coming together. Current and voltage controlled signals, analogue and digital signals. One signal more important than the other. If an GSM-PRO2 I/O communication module as insufficient in- and or outputs then it can be flexibly extended with extensions. These signal can be connected to the GSM-PRO2 I/O communication module and transfers these into messages when threshold values are exceeded or when raising or failing flank changes. When a faulty reading is detected or the operate switch of the machine with emergency button, then the GSM-PRO2 is able to send a message to the maintenance engineer to minimize down times.
GSM-PRO2 I/O COMMUNICATION | Module and Extensions
GSM-PRO2-4G
The GSM-PRO2 I/O communication modules has 2 universal inputs and 1 digital relay output. The universal input can be set in analogue or digital mode. In digital mode the module can send e-mail or SMS messages and making phone calls by changes of a flank. In analogue mode the module can send e-mail or SMS messages and making phone calls when upper and lower threshold values exceed. The CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal/App values are shown realtime and with one finger touch a output can be operated.
Next to the universal inputs the GSM-PRO2 has a counter input. This can, for example, keep track of the number of kWh on the basis of pulses. The output relay has 2 contacts and a rated current of 10 ampere at 230V AC. The GSM-PRO2 I/O communication module uses the 4G, 3G and 2G frequency bands.
GSM-PRO2E-4G
The GSM-PRO2E I/O communication modules is the larger brother from the GSM-PRO2. The GSM-PRO2E has 10 universal inputs and 4 digital relay output. The universal input can be set in analogue or digital mode. In digital mode the module can send e-mail or SMS messages and making phone calls by changes of a flank. In analogue mode the module can send e-mail or SMS messages and making phone calls when upper and lower threshold values exceed. The CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal/App values are shown realtime and with one finger touch a output can be operated.
Next to the universal inputs the GSM-PRO2 has a counter input. This can, for example, keep track of the number of kWh on the basis of pulses. The output relay has 2 contacts and a rated current of 10 ampere at 230V AC. The GSM-PRO2 I/O communication module uses the 4G, 3G and 2G frequency bands.
GSM-PRO2 Extensions
Are the in- or output of the main I/O communication module insufficient, then it’s possible to flexibly extent the main I/O communication module with extension modules to monitor and control remotely. Due to the modular systems the extension modules can be connected easily to the main module. For easy recognition each module can given an own name which is shown in all applications.
EXTENSIONS | DIGITAL IN
The digital extension module has 10 input which can give an own logical name, which will be shown in all applications. By changing flank from high to low a message will be shown in the CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal/App. Or a SMS or email message can be send to selected users. Next to this It’s also possible to receive a phone call. Per input is a LED indication to show if the input is high or low. The status LED indicated if the extensions module is working properly.
EXTENSIONS | DIGITAL OUT
A Digital extensions modules has 4 relays outputs. Each output can be given a logical name which will be shown in all applications. Via the CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal and App it’s possible to operate an output realtime. Next to this it’s still possible to operated the output via SMS commands which can be determined by the user. The output extension offers the possibility to give feedback that the output has switched by SMS or email. In the CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal and App a message will be displayed shortly and moved than to the event list. The output can be switch on or off or has a pulse option. The digital output extension modules are available in 2 versions, 24V DC and 12V DC.
EXTENSIONS | ANALOG IN
The analogue extension module has 8 inputs which operate on voltage (0V–10V DC) and current (0mA-20mA) and besides this it offers also the option to connect PT1000 or NI1000 sensors directly. Each input can be set to own unit and minimum and maximum values. Each input can have own upper and lower threshold values. By passing one of these values the module can send a message per SMS of email or making a phone call to selected users. In the CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal and App a message will be displayed shortly. The text can be determined by the user. The input extension offers the possibility to delay the message if a threshold value has exceeded. This is an important feature in case of fluctuations in a liquid tank. Further more each input offers a log functionality which will be logged ate the same interval as the main module.
EXTENSIONS | ANALOGUE OUT
The analogue extension module has four 0V-10V DC outputs. Each output can have is own users which have allowance to operate the output. By SMS command an output can be operated in 5 pre-defined output levels. In the CONTA-SUPERVISION IoT portal and App it’s possible operate the output infinitely within the range.
EXTENSIONS | CONNECTION
The CONTA-CON extension module is developed to make an easy connection to PLC via the MODBUS RTU RS232 protocol. A PLC can write a value in a certain record. Due to the change in valvue the module can send a SMS or e-mail message. The CONTA-CON can write a certain value in a record of the PLC to start a process.
Beside this the CONTA-CON van be used for add an additional power supply in case you are using multiple extensions.
