The remote data communication can be optionally carried out via a dial-up tele-
phone connection, by SMS text messages, or using the packet-based GPRS mobile
radio transmission service (General Packet Radio Service). The OTT netDL 1000
unit also provides remote data communication through the Ethernet interface.
Similarly, remote data communication may be carried out via a satellite trans-
mitter or a cable modem.
Furthermore, the OTT netDL has individually configurable alarm and action manage-
ment: If particular events occur, OTT netDL independently generates an alarm and
sends this via a modem e.g. to a control center. It is also possible to control exter-
nal devices via switching contacts.
For both OTT netDL models, optional voice announcer functionality is available. It
allows measured values and alarm messages to be announced through a dial-up
connection. This functionality requires a voice-enabled modem (analog or ISDN)
or the internal GSM modem (C version code…) to be used. Depending on the
p
articular requirements, OTT will configure custom announcer texts or provide
standard voice modules for individually compiling the announcer texts. When an
external analog modem is used, measured values may also be announced on site.
Plug-in screw terminal strips
for connecting sensors
USB interfaces
LCD display
Jog shuttle
GSM antenna
connector
SIM card holder
Fig. 3: Datalogger front panels
with the status LEDs, USB interfaces
(left: Host; right: Device), and the
plug-in screw terminal strips.
The figure shows the OTT netDL 500
unit including two expansion cards
and internal GSM modem and the
OTT netDL 1000 standard version
without any expansion cards.
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