WE420 - GPRS Datalogger and WEB/SMS Server with digital and analog I/O

WE420 remote control


WE420

WE420 is the top level product in the WEB-Engine range. A flexible, high performance solution for remote control of electrical appliances.

All wireless connectivity features needed in industrial, home, M2M remote control and telemetry applications are available. WE420 is:

  • a GPRS datalogger
  • a Dual Band GSM/GPRS modem
  • an SMS based wireless remote control system
  • an embedded HTTP/WEB server
Industrial automation systems can have great benefits from Internet technology and networking, opening new scenarios in remote control and diagnostic applications. Through embedded WEB servers industrial plants and machinery can be accessed from any web browser and from any place in the world.

WE420

The user can control the target device using:

  • a PC connected to Internet and a standard WEB browser
  • a standard mobile phone using SMS messages or a microbrowser
  • an HTTP/WEB portal, for all kinds of applications that require heavy data exchange through GPRS

WE420

WE420 is a plug & play solution to provide wireless connectivity and remote management capabilities to M2M (machine to machine) applications and industrial automation systems. It is equipped with a standard RS232 and a RS485 serial port and several I/O lines (digital and analog) for direct connection to/from the field.

WE420 can send e-mails and SMSs when an alarm is activated or if a particular event requires to be notified.


Features

  • WEB & SMS server for remote monitoring and control
  • GPRS Datalogger
  • USB memory stick adapter available (optional)
  • Fully programmable and configurable
  • Easy to setup and program, thanks to Windows based GENESYS software
  • 16 bits microprocessor
  • 4 Mbytes Flash ROM - 128 Kbytes RAM - 128 Kbytes EEPROM
  • Internal RTC
  • Integrated Dual Band GSM modem (optional quad band), Full Type Approval Phase 2/2+, Hayes compatible AT commands
  • Voice, SMS, data and fax
  • LEDs for I/O signalling
  • 8 optoisolated digital input
  • 8 relay output
  • 4 analog input (0-5V, 0-10V, compatible 4-20mA, NTC/PTC)
  • 2 analog output (0-5V)
  • I/O expansion modules available
  • Network Ethernet adapter (optional)
  • Plastic IP 41 DIN rail enclosure
  • Working temperature: -15°C ÷ +55°C
  • Power Supply 9-30VDC/12-24VAC
  • ModBus compatible protocol built in


Applications

  • Industrial plant monitoring and remote control
  • Building automation
  • M2M (machine to machine) communication
  • Gas, water, electricity remote meter reading
  • Weather monitoring
  • Telemetry
  • Monitoring of water losses
  • Remote pump control
  • Level datalogging
  • Water treatment plants
  • Access control


Manuals
Datasheet
WE420 Datasheet

User Manual
WE420 User Manual

WE420 N+L Manual
WE420 networking and logging manual

Genesys - User Guide
Genesys configuration tool user guide



Application notes
Water treatment
Water treatment remote management

GPRS Report
GPRS remote control

ModBus
ModBus interfacing

portal.nethix.com
HTTP/WEB portal screenshots



Tutorials / Examples
Heating system  
Heating system remote control

Meteo report  
GPRS meteo data logging



Software
Genesys
Configuration tool V1.3.5

The new Genesys V2.0.0 is freely available for all Nethix customers. Please send your request to NETHIX
ArgoManager
Argomanager device management software



Firmware
Firmware
WE420 firmware

WeLoader
WE420 firmware upgrade application