
INTERFACING with EQUIPMENT and GATHERING DATA
- Use IO (digital inputs, relays, analog inputs): to get status, analog levels and initiate control actions
- Use RS232 serial ports (RS422, RS485 on demand): to access console connections, integrate protocols with API
- Use Ethernet ports: SNMP concentrator (2009)
- Run a script and trigger automatic actions when detecting out of tolerance conditions
PROCESSING DATA:
- Permanently check that status, levels are within tolerance and normal conditions
- Run a script and trigger automatic actions when facing out of tolerance conditions
- Log readings, status
- Generate alarms
COMMUNICATING:
- Connect to a phone line, a Intranet network, Internet, a GSM network in order to send alarms or status via email, SMS, SNMP trap, Voice message...