Advantech VITA-350, User Manual

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23 Chapter 3 Advantech M2M Utility
3.1.2 Installation
M2M Utility engine is built-in on VITA-350 platform. So you don’t
install anything in the VITA-350 product.
M2M Utility on Windows XP is the client for configuring and controlling
VITA-350 remotely, you must copy and execute it into a PC system.
3.1.3 PC System Requirements
• OS : Microsoft Windows XP
• RAM : at least 128 MB memory
• Disk space: at least 4 MB space
• CPU: Intel Pentium II processor 400 MHz or higher
• Display: VGA resolution or higher
• Microsoft-compatible mouse
• Ethernet port
3.1.4 Installing M2M Utility
Advantech M2M utility ships with an execution program and you just
copy the program to your computer.
3.1.5 How Does VITA-350E Work?
VITA-350 platform includes two parts: controlling engine and client
utility. The controlling engine is the hardware body plus M2M program
softwares. VITA-350 device has one RS485 port and can be connected
by your PC-based system. If GPS and DIO data of the connected devices
are periodic, you could send the data on VITA-350
device to your
server..
VITA-350 platform is designed to fit the following purposes:
• GPS/GPRS automation system
• Data acquisition provider and access controllers through GPRS
• Enable data to Internet
• Provide remote accessing control
• Easy to configure connected controllers
The M2M utility is the client to configure and control the VITA-350
platform. The UI is the following: