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News Release from: FF-Automation | Subject: AutoLog 20 AN
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 July 2006
Remote terminal communicates via GSM
FF-Automation reckons its latest product family is one of its most flexible off-the-self RTUs, which can be used in almost any RTU application.
FF-Automation has launched its latest AutoLog 20 AN product family It is one of the company's most flexible off-the-self RTUs, which can be used in almost any RTU application
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Dec 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Its I/O can be expanded easily with plug-in I/O cards and modules.
It can connect with Scada (control room software) using various types of communication devices (radio/GSM/Tetra/PSTN modem).
The AutoLog 20 RTU has excellent remote use capabilities: application programs can be downloaded or uploaded through radio network from control room PC to all RTUs.
In case of communication failure, the RTUs measurement data can be time-stamped and stored in its memory and uploaded automatically to Scada after the communication failure has passed.
FF-Automation RTUs are typically installed in oil and gas applications like cathodic monitoring systems and oil well head controlling applications.
All AutoLog RTUs are based on the same reliable and tested AutoLog platform.
AutoLog 20 RTUs can be installed in a variety of enclosures to suit the application.
Dust environments like deserts are typical places where you can find Autolog RTUs working.
With constant power supply units (with battery backup), terminal strips, circuit breakers, communication devices, AutoLog HMI operator panel and executed application program for monitoring and control tasks.
The RTU cabinets are completely wired requiring only external field signal connections and main power supply.
The AutoLog 20 RTU can use also solar panels as its power supply.
AutoLog 20 GSM RTU is physically similar product with AutoLog 20 AN, only exceptions are the different system program and GSM modem.
The system program is especially designed for GSM communication.
AutoLog GsmProgrammer is an easy to use and efficient programming tool designed for AutoLog GSM RTUs.
The AutoLog 20 GSM RTU can communicate with Scada using both GSM and GPRS networks.
Application programs can be downloaded remotely via GSM network.
Alarms can be send directly to service men's GSM phones or/and to Scada.
The AutoLog 20 GSM can connect also directly with Modbus master (eg local Scada) or Modbus slave devices (eg energy meters) through its serial port.
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