JUST RELEASED: LogboxSE 4G hardware and firmware update 12.1
Published: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Starting with the deliveries in 2019 the LOGBOX SE now has a new Cinterion GSM modem supporting 2G, 3G and 4G LTE communication. This allows cellular communication in countries where 2G, and sometimes 3G, is being phased out.
All the high precision analogue capabilities remain, but we have added the latest Kipp & Zonen Modbus® sensors; SUV-A, B and E as well as the RT1, DustIQ soiling monitor system, Lufft WS-series of compact weather stations (including the external PV panel temperature sensor) and the IMT MB silicon sensor.
Cellular communication with secure connections is now supported and the RS232 port can transfer logged data without entering the service mode. The service mode supports transfer of all logged data but this extra feature lets the user request a single line of the last logged values with a simple command. Modbus® RTU is able to read the 32 registers of last logged data and this allows for connection to a plant SCADA system when needed. The 4G LOGBOX SE starts with serial no. 180092 and works with Windows™ setup software version 10.1 or later.
For the existing 2G LOGBOX SE there is also a firmware update that works with the latest setup software version 10.1 and provides all the extra functionality included in the 4G model with exception of the secure connection capability.
4G LOGBOX SE features:
- 4 high precision 24-bit analogue differential inputs with selectable 19-2500 mV range
- 4 mid-range 12-bit analogue inputs, 2 are 0-2500 mV, 2 are 0-3000 mV
- 4 digital on/off inputs for time, frequency or counter
- Connect 10 K thermistor or Pt-100 temperature sensors
- RS-485 input for up to 8 compatible Modbus® devices
- RS-232 and USB outputs for programming and data download
- Measuring every second to every hour
- Logging the average every second to every hour
- Minimum, Maximum and standard deviation can also be logged
- 512MB industry grade SD card for data storage
- Full size SIM slot for 4G LTE / 3G / 2G GSM modem
- Scheduled data transfer to email address or FTP site
- Easy configuration using a Windows™ setup program
- Depending on the setup it can run weeks on 6 x AA internal batteries
- Operates from 4-24 VDC
- On-board solar panel and lead-acid battery power management
- Weatherproof to IP65
- Wall and pole mountable
RS-485 Modbus® RTU instruments supported are: Kipp & Zonen SMPxx, SHP1, SGRxx, SUVxx, RT1, DustIQ, Lufft WSxx weather stations, IMT MB silicon sensor.
If you’re looking for a small, weatherproof, low power and yet high performance and affordable data logger, go to LogboxSE for more details and a quotation.