SKF IMx-16Plus - System Communications; Mobile (LTE;GSM) Data; Local Network RJ45 or Wi-Fi Module

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System communications

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SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-16Plus

User Manual

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1.2 System communications

The communications setup or mode, determines how the IMx-16Plus will

communicate with the wider system. There are 3 alternative arrangements that can

be used:

• Server initiated (@Observer initiated communication)

• Client-Server (the IMx-16Plus

is the initiator of the communication)

• Standalone (no connection to @Observer)

Whilst the first two are alternatives for @Observer/IMx communication, illustrated

diagrammatically in Figure 1, the Standalone option refers to operating the IMx-

16Plus independent of @Observer software and instead using the companion app, to

interact with the IMx. For standalone mode, refer also 2.5.14.

Whilst the different network possibilities (1.2.1 to 1.2.2 below) offer alternative

connection methods, there are limitations on the permissible combinations of

communication mode and network connection method:

1. Server initiated, requires a server installed on a local network (with RJ45 or

Wi-Fi connection).

2. Mobile data connectivity is only supported in Client-Server mode (device

initiated communications).

The choice between using a mobile data connection or a LAN connection (RJ45 or

Wi-Fi), is part of the IMx-16Plus configuration.

1.2.1 Mobile (LTE/GSM) data

A built-in module provides a mobile data connection (GPRS, LTE). It can work world-

wide and provides connectivity to @Observer software. Mobile data functionality

requires an activated SIM card or eSIM. An external antenna is required (

1.4); two

LTE connectors are provided.

1.2.2 Local network RJ45 or Wi-Fi module

A built-in Wi-Fi module provides a Wi-Fi communication interface (2,4 GHz) so that,

where available, that can be used as the first stage of connectivity to @Observer

software, rather than a hard-wired LAN (RJ45) or the mobile (LTE/GSM) network.

Similarly to mobile data, an external antenna is required for Wi-Fi, the optional

antenna offered by SKF (1.4) fulfils both roles.