Weidmuller GPRS Alarm Unit - Manual (Page 14)

Description of Functions
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3 Description of Functions
3.1 General Description of Functions
The IE-GPRS-I/O provides comprehensive configuration possibilities for
messaging services.
The IE-GPRS-I/O can be online permanently. It checks and maintains
the connection once established. No costs arise, except the fixed
monthly charge. Depending on the M2M tariff, a certain data volume for
sending messages is also included.
The IE-GPRS-I/O provides the following functions:
• Values from a machine/plant can be written to a data logger
(server) on the Internet at regular intervals.
• At the same time, the current data can be requested from the data
logger.
• No permanently installed fixed-network telephone connection is
required.
• Alarms via SMS, fax and/or e-mail
• Freely configurable message sequence with 8 target numbers per
input
• Worldwide teleservicing and remote-monitoring of the
machine/plant via the serial console ("Transparent" mode)
• Wireless and transparent data transfer to a serial interface at the
machine/plant
• The IE-GPRS-I/O is protected against attacks from the Internet.
• For purposes of security, routing concepts are integrated into the
IE-GPRS-I/O and can be configured via a web browser.
• Additional alarm service functions via GSM for reporting via SMS,
fax, e-mail and/or voice in case of faults on the GPRS line.
• The IE-GPRS-I/O can be accessed permanently via the GPRS
connection.
• Both master and slave functionalities are implemented in the
IE-GPRS-I/O; thus, point-to-point and multipoint operation is
possible.
• Straightforward configuration via a serial interface using a web
browser; no special configuration software required.
• Teleservice and remote configuration via analog modem
connection.