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Outpost Aura-CG™

Wavenis GSM/GPRS Gateway

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The Aura-CG is a low cost gateway that connects Coronis Wavenis meters & sensors directly to the web using GPRS/EDGE.

The Aura-CG runs WaveCore™ intelligent firmware tha ensures persistent network connectivity under adverse network conditions and allows for different modes of operation:

 WaveCore™ Modes of Operation  

  • AT Command Mode Read Wavenis meters & sensors and configure Aura-CG using AT commands sent over GPRS or SMS (Free Outpost Manager tool available)
  • Outpost Central Managed Service Mode Wavenis meter & sensor data is displayed in web-based graphs & reports according to user-selected application templates, or forwarded to 3rd party databases. Aura-CG is managed directly from password protected web-consoles.
  
Outpost Aura-CG: Coronis GPRS Gateway

Hardware Features

  • Global GPRS communications (coverage as per GSM) 
  • Uses popular Wavecom Fastrack Supreme GSM/GPRS modem.
  • Rugged aluminium case, small size.
  • Integrated 25mW Wavecard for communications with all Wavenis devices.

Product Code GPRS/EDGE Wavenis Frequency
Aura-CG-433 GPRS Class 10 433Mhz
Aura-CE-868 EDGE Class 10 868Mhz
Aura-CG-915 GPRS Class 10 915Mhz
Aura-CE-433 EDGE Class 10 433Mhz
Aura-CG-868 GPRS Class 10 868Mhz
Aura-CE-915 EDGE Class 10 915Mhz



WaveCore™ AT Command Mode Features

Configure Aura-CG operation & settings remotely with AT commands sent over GPRS or SMS using the following tools:
  • Manual Telnet Send AT commands manually from a telnet connection direct to Aura-CG.
  • Outpost Manager  Use free Windows OutpostManager software to graphically send and receive commands to Aura-CG.
  • Outpost .NET API  Use .NET API from customer servers to allow software call AT commands directly from Aura-CG.

Use AT commands to the Aura-CG to configure:

  • Logging Mode  Read Wavenis meters & sensor data instantaneously or setup timestamped logging mode.
  • Network & Performance Statistics  Configure logging of operator, signal strength, data traffic and retreive logged data.
  • Software Watchdog  Setup internal software watchdog to reset Aura-CG under user specified conditions.
  • Modem Settings Configure modem settings such as time, selected operator and with standard AT commands.

  

Outpostcentral.com Managed Service
 
In managed service mode Wavenis meter & sensor data is logged into Aura-CG memory and then automatically transfered to the Outpostcentral.com website on a user selectable schdeule (typically hourly to daily).

   
Screenshot: Outpost Galaxy Managed Mesh Networks

Outpost Galaxy software is a feature-rich web application that allows full management of remote Aura-CGs set to managed service mode.
  • Search and view geo-coded Aura-CG and Wavenis sites on map view.
  • Manage site details including site name,side ID,addresses,photographs & notes.
  • View detailed mesh radio performance stats including hopping routes and signal strengths.
  • Swap loggers between sites while preserving site data & settings.

Scalable Group & User Management

Create groups of remote loggers & assign users & passwords with sophisticated user management features. Setup alarms and monitor remote logger performance.



  
Screenshot: Manage remote loggers from web-console


 

Technical Specifications
Power Supply Voltage: 5.5-32 VDC
Active Mode Current (module active & GPRS transmitting): 200mA @ 12V
Idle Mode Current (module active & no GPRS): 40mA @ 12V
GSM/GPRS Frequency Bands: 900/1800/850/1900 MHz
Antenna: SMA
Data Logger Flash Memory: 1 million
Channel Sampling Rate: Max 2s per channel
Wavenis RF Properties License free-bands: 433, 868, 915 Mhz
Range (25mW): up to 1km (line-of-site)
RF Spreading & Modultion: FHSS on GFSK
Physical Properties Size: 73 x 54.5 x 25.5 mm
Weight: 89g (3.14 oz)
Operating Temperature: -30°C to +75°C
Dimensions: Aura-CG variant shown


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