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LC Automation product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Oct 3, 2005
The Westermo modem range includes everything from dial up and leased line products, to GSM and radio modems with a high quality unit to suit every different type of application.
The ability to create a remote connection to equipment can provide great savings in terms of both time and money for many businesses, but where the equipment is maintained for a third party it can also vastly improve customer service.
For those looking to get started in remote connection, Westermo and LC Automation reckon they are the team to speak to.
The Westermo range includes everything from dial up and leased line products, to GSM and radio modems with a high quality unit to suit every different type of application.
Expert advice and backup is available from LC Automation, making remote monitoring as straightforward as possible.
Westermo Modems can be used with any PLC, but as LC Automation is the UK's largest supplier of Mitsubishi Electric PLCs, it's no surprise that th company is especially knowledgeable about linking Mitsubishi A-Series, FX and Q-Series PLCs to Westermo Modems for remote monitoring or alarm reporting.
In fact the company has a range of application notes available to download from its website giving all the information needed to select and install a Westermo modem with a PLC.
One of the most popular downloads is an application example showing all the connection information for a Mitsubishi Q-Series PLC and a Westermo GD-10 GSM Modem.
It's a cost effective solution where fixed lined telephone cables aren't readily available, but still gives the option of full GX IEC Developer functionality to upload, download, monitor or edit the PLC settings as required.
The application notes give all the best methods of connecting a GD-10 modem, using GX IEC Developer, E-Series HMI and RS232 card.
So whatever the chosen method, systems integrators can quickly find the connection details, software setup and technical tips needed for quick and easy installation.
A GSM modem can be used to link PLCs, data loggers, security and surveillance systems, offering a natural and easy platform for wireless automation that is more flexible than traditional radio modems.
With the ability to call preset numbers or send/receive SMS messages the GSM modem is ideal for alarm monitoring and remote diagnostics for unmanned stations.
The Westermo GSM-modem can communicate with other GSM-modems, traditional analogue modem and ISDN adapters.
Wireless datacommunications over a GSM network can be used instead of normal wire-bound communication in several industrial applications.
There are many benefits of wireless applications, such as the reduced cost of installation, but GSM networks also offer other important benefits.
The data transfer service is just one of many that could be used in a lot of different applications.
The Westermo GD-01 modem has been designed for use in industrial applications and has several features that are normally not present on standard GSM modems, providing a reliable data communication link.
The GD-01 is a DIN-rail mounted modem with RS232 interface in either a 9-pin D-sub or in a 5-pin screw connector.
The GD-01 modem provides RS-232/V.24 up to 9600bit/s connections over GSM networks.
It can be used instead of serial cable to link PLCs, data loggers, security and surveillance system or for data acquisition.
It is possibility to have an external signal (DTR) to trigger the modem to call a pre-set number.
This makes it ideal for alarm monitoring and remote diagnostics from unmanned stations.
It is also possible to send/receive SMS-messages up to 160 characters as well as fax functions.
It can communicate with other GSM-modems but also traditional analogue modem such as TD-32 or ISDN-adapters like ID-90.
All configuration is made by AT-commands similar to standard analogue PSTN modems.
The GS-01 uses the standardised GSM network on 900/1800MHz.
This makes it possible for worldwide use (not USA).
The housing is profiled aluminium and has been designed to be easy to use and simple to install.
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