PP Systems EGM-5 - Communication Summary

EGM-5 Operation Manual V. 1.04 112 support@ppsystems.com
Setting Screens
Zero Screen
Change/view the settings of the zero parameters (zero type and time interval for
performing zeros).
Alarms Screen
Change/view the high and low alarm settings.
Flow Screen
Change/view the pump power and view the flow rate.
Avg Limit Screen
Change/view the CO
2
averaging method used by the EGM-5, as well as the CO
2
Averaging Limit.
About Screen
View the serial and version numbers of the hardware and software.
Advanced Screen
Allows the user to send and receive commands directly to and from the EGM-5
device.
WiFi Screen
Password protected screen to allow IT to access Lantronix WiFi parameters.
Lantronix Screen
This screen is for IT purposes to set up the network configuration of the
Lantronix WiFi component.
Communication Summary
The following table summarizes the communication methods and protocols described in the preceding
sections. In addition, other capabilities exist within the WiFi option that may be useful to some users
attempting to write custom code on a wireless connection – please contact PP Systems for more
information.
Connection to EGM-5
Typical
Distance
Receiving
Device
Software
Result
USB 0-2 meter
Any USB host device
(PC, laptop, tablet)
Any terminal emulation
program such as
HyperTerminal or
PuTTY
Data strings
displayed in real time,
Able to change EGM-
5 settings with simple
command strings
Any Windows XP and
above computer with
a USB host port
PP Systems GAS
(Gas Analysis
Software)
Graphical display of
data, and data
logging
Any USB host device Custom user code
Custom interface to
user equipment or
data loggers
Wireless (WiFi) – Soft Access Point
(no router required)
0-15 meter
Any wireless device
with a browser (PC,
tablet, iPhone,
Android)
Any browser (Internet
Explorer, Firefox,
Chrome, Safari)
View EGM-5 web
pages with live data
and trend. Able to
change wireless
settings.
Wireless (WiFi) – Client Mode
(EGM-5 connected to LAN via
existing router)
LAN extent
Any device on the
LAN with a browser
(PC, tablet, iPhone,
Android)
Wireless (WiFi) – Client Mode
(EGM-5 connected to LAN via
existing router, AND the router
firewall is configured to allow
external access)
Worldwide
Any device in the
world with a browser
Notes: Highlighted blocks are the methods that most customers typically use.