Outpost Aura™ Series
Intelligent
GPRS/EDGE Gateways
The Outpost Aura series of GPRS/EDGE gateway modems are designed to automatically
create and maintain transparent data connections over cellular networks. The Outpost
Aura is available in different hardware variants each with different physical hardware
interfaces to real-word devices, meters & sensors. |
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Applications |
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Water & Waste Water |
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Oil and gas |
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Electricity & Solar |
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Intelligent Traffic Systems |
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Wireless ATMs |
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Telemetry & SCADA |
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Outpost Aura-MG Industrial Meter Logger
Low Cost Industrial GPRS web-connected logger with terminal block for connecting
a single Pulse Output Meter. Powerered by 6-30VDC. |
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Outpost Aura-AG Industrial RS-485/232 Module with MODBUS
Industrial intelligent web-connected data loggers with terminal blocks. Contains
a MODBUS logger for logging registers on MODBUS slave devices connected via RS232
or RS485. Sends logged data periodically to the web server for analysis. |
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Outpost Aura-CG Industrial Mesh Hub Module
Industrial intelligent web-connected data loggers with Coronis protocols loaded
for interfacing to a wireless mesh network of meters. Enables low cost
fixed network AMR for similar cost to drive by AMR. |
Key Features
- Persistent Network Connectivity with WaveCore™ firmware
- Extensive software tools for remote configuration including enterprise management
software for large groups of remote devices
- Drop-in integration with legacy equipment
Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMS, MODBUS
WaveCore™ Firmware
Persistent Network Connectivity
- Automatic connection setup on restart.
- Automatic connection retry on network outage or signal problem.
- IP Optimised for GSM/GPRS, Keep-alives.
- Software connection watchdog.
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Multiple Modes of Operation
- Server Mode: Maintain TCP server listening for client.
- Client Mode: Automatically initiate client connection.
- Dual Mode: Automatically initiate client connection if no server connection active.
Automatic Connection to Management Software
- Connects to enterprise management tools hosted within or ganisation or at
Outpostcentral.com “Software as a service”
- Fully interactive graphs & reports for displaying network performance, diagnostics,
meter, GPS, & MODBUS data.
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Software Interface Tools
Outpost Manager (Download Free)
- Manage Aura devices directly from Windows-PC via TCP/IP, SMS or local serial port.
Outpost Galaxy Web Application
- Enterprise management tool for managing groups of remote Outposts.
- Diagnostics, Network performance stats.
Outpostcentral.com SaaS
- Enterprise management tools hosted at Outpostcentral.com “Software as a service”
- Fully interactive graphs & reports for displaying network performance, diagnostics,
meter, GPS & MODBUS data.
OutpostAT .NET API
- Application Programming Interface for developers to manage remote Outpost connections
& data streams.
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Enterprise Software Features
OutpostCentral SaaS / Outpost Galaxy
- Monitor remote logger signal strength conditions, cell ID & throughput stats.
- Real-time remote access for configuration.
- Asset tracking: Manage site details including, Site Name,Site ID, addresses, photographs
& notes.
- Configure SMS & Email alarms for offline Aura devices.
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Screenshot: Manage remote loggers from web-console |
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Technical Specifications |
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Power |
Supply Voltage: |
5.5-32 VDC |
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Active Mode Current (module active & GPRS transmitting): |
200mA @ 12V |
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Idle Mode Current (module active & no GPRS): |
40mA @ 12V |
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GSM/GPRS |
Frequency Band: |
900/1800/850/1900 MHz |
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Antenna: |
SMA |
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Data Logger |
Flash Memory: |
1 million |
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Channel Sampling Rate: |
Max 2s per channel |
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Analog Inputs |
Channels: |
1 single-ended 0-20mA |
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Accuracy: |
0.1% uncalibrated
0.02% calibrated |
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Electrical: |
100 Ohms impedance
Protected to 30V |
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Digital Inputs |
Channels: |
1 x Pulse Counter (optional 25ms debounce) |
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Electrical: |
Internal Pull-up to 3.3V Protected to 30V |
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Frequency: |
Max 3000Hz |
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Physical Properties |
Size: |
73 x 54.5 x 25.5 mm |
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Weight: |
89g (3.14 oz) |
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Operating Temperature: |
-30°C to +75°C |
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Dimensions: Aura variant shown |
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