Application Notes
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Benefits
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Remote monitor, upload and download PLC programs
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Remote 24/7 monitoring of PLC data
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Alarms conditions in the PLC can be sent to Email or cell phone through cellular network
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Use WindSRV or write your own application program to centrally monitor PLC status
Parts Used
1 – FC5A-D12K1E or FC5A-D12S1E MicroSmart Pentra CPU
1 – DIGI C
ONNECT
WAN GPRS cellular modem (in this application notes, we’re using GPRS cellular modem part
number DC-WAN-A101-A)
1 – CAT 5 Ethernet cable
Step 1:
Provisioning the DIGI modem
NOTE: The DIGI cellular modem does NOT come provisioned and will require a cellular data plan from a
cellular carrier such as AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, etc. Please make sure a data plan is already established with
the service provider before proceed with the instructions below.
In this application notes, we are using the GSM GPRS modem and the SIM card with a static Mobile IP
address is provided by AT&T.
1.
Insert SIM card to the modem SIM slot
2.
Connect antenna, power supply and Ethernet cable to your PC/laptop
