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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The Cortex Series is the 3
rd
generation of Davicom Remote Site Management Systems. It is the core of the Davicom remote
control systems upon which different modules can be attached in order to easily expand monitoring and control capabilities.
An HTML5-based engine is at the center of the Cortex providing a sleek and modern way to visualize and access screens
and menus. Current users of previous generation of Davicom units will easily find their way, while new users will find the
presentation attractive and intuitive.
This Reference Guide is an introductory manual intended to get users started with the Davicom Cortex unit. More information
will be added to the manual as it becomes available.
1.2. What’s a Remote Management System?
Remote management refers to monitoring, control and operation of electronic or mechanical equipment located at a remote
location from a central station called a NOC (Network Operation Center). Remote management applications are almost
limitless. At the core of the remote management process is the Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU), a device with communication,
measurement and control capabilities. From managing a remote mountain-top telecommunication or broadcast transmitter,
an HVAC system in a building or water pumps in the middle of a city, an RTU finds application almost everywhere.
The RTU is usually installed at each site where monitoring, reporting and control is required. It collects all relevant data from
other equipment, analyzes it, sends alarm to the NOC or to the user and performs actions based on specific rules defined
by the user.
