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SITRANS RD500 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SITRANS RD500 Overview
SITRANS RD500 is a remote data manager providing integrated web access, alarm event
handling and data capture for instrumentation. It offers flexible I/O, including 0(4) to
20 mA, 0 to 10 V, digital, pulse, RTD, Modbus, and thermocouple inputs. SITRANS RD500
can be easily expanded for future I/O needs.
Benefits of RD500 remote data manager
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Auto I/O detection and I/O scalability as well as flexible and varied I/O options
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Alarm and remote monitoring notification via email, SMS, or FTP
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Web visualization for remote site management
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Simple configuration with no programming required
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Large datalogging capacity with 2 GB CompactFlash card support
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Flexible communications options with Ethernet, GPRS, and support for other serial
modems
SITRANS RD500 Solution
The RD500 is an easy-to-use remote data management solution, using a web-based
application and hardware modules. The unique modular approach allows a variety of
process signals to be monitored, while the serial ports allow data to be collected from
any Modbus RTU device.
The RD500 supports up to 16 modules. Various module types are available including 0(4)
to 20 mA, 0 to 10 V, digital, pulse, Modbus, serial, thermocouple, and RTD, allowing up to a
maximum of 128 analog and digital inputs. The master's serial ports can collect data from
up to 247 RTU slave devices.
The RD500's built-in web server allows the process to be monitored remotely. Alarm
notifications are communicated through email or SMS text messages to one or more
recipients to notify personnel.
The RD500's optional GPRS cellular modem provides access to information in hard-to-
access locations. It also provides a secure option when you are unable to install on an
existing LAN. The system also supports other external modems, providing flexibility for
applications in which other serial modems such as GSM or landline connectivity is
desired.
The RD500 is configured via a web-based interface - a standard browser is all the
software you need to configure your system.
