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▲ AutoLog® ControlMan

- M2M supervision and control service for remote target
- receives measurement and status data
  from GSM-RTUs and stores it to
  SQL database.
- supports GSM/SMS and GPRS/FTP
  data transfer
- system is running in the supplier's server PC
- doesn't need user interface software;
  any PC with web browser can be used
  as user interface. 
- measurements, controls, alarms, reports...
- alarms can be forwarded to service men's GSM
  phones
- trend line, alarm, control and report views
- system is fully remotely maintainable.
- reliable solution

GSM-RTU

▲ AutoLog® GSM-RTU

- many models
- many I/O combinations
- analog inputs
- digital inputs
- digital / relay outputs
- analog outputs
- Modbus master/slave connection
  e.g. for electricity meters or other PLCs.
- local display, many models (optional)
- freely programmable
- easy programming, GSM modem controls are handled automatically
- easy maintenance: remote programming
- supports GSM/SMS- and GPRS/FTP
  data transfer
- measurement data can be logged to
  GSM-RTUs memory.
- controls and settings can be made also
   with GSM phone.
- read more from GSM-RTU pages!

GSM maintenance

GSM trend

▲ GSM phone applications

- text applications:
- alarms are forwarded to service men's
  GSM phone (text message alarm) 
- automatically sent measurement reports,
  queried measurement reports
- controls
- settings
- graphical applications:
- graphical  trend lines, reports and alarms

AutoLog® ControlMan

Hosted Internet SCADA Service for GSM-RTUs

Remote Monitoring & Control - Can it be easier!

AutoLog® ControlMan is hosted Internet "control room" service for remote target supervision and control. Server is hosted (24/7/365) by Verio, which is awarded as most reliable Internet hosting company in 2008. Customer doesn't need to participate on server PC investments or maintenance tasks!

AutoLog® ControlMan service collects measurement and status data from remote targets via GSM / GPRS network. Data is stored to ControlMan's database.

Collected data can be analyzed using normal web browser. User(s) just logs in to the secure ControlMan web pages and after few clicks user can see status of their remote targets, print monthly reports, analyze productivity, check maintenance…browse alarm views, trend views, process picture views, target control views, report views, trouble ticket views...

Full control, anytime - anywhere !

Instant alarms directly to right persons!

Conventional alarming system stores and time-stamps alarms into database and updates alarms views but will this guarantee that right person reacts to the alarm before its too late? - In addition to conventional alarming system, AutoLog® ControlMan can send alarm messages immediately to service men's GSM phones and/or e-mails and reach the person whether he is on the field or behind his desk.

How it works?

AutoLog® GSM-RTU

AutoLog® ControlMan uses AutoLog® GSM-RTU devices for measurement and status data collection and control.

AutoLog® GSM-RTU interfaces with customer's targets using analog and digital I/Os.

AutoLog® GSM-RTU can read any physical variable e.g. temperature, voltage, ampere, pressure, humidity, position from sensors using analog inputs and relay on/off status etc. using digital inputs.

Digital outputs can be used to make controls. Also analog outputs are available for special controls.

AutoLog® GSM-RTU is fully programmable so it can analyze the measurement and status data and make automatic calculations, controls, send SMS messages etc. It can also use internal clock-calendar to make time triggered controls etc.

AutoLog® ControlMan

AutoLog® GSM-RTU sends the measurement and status data wirelessly to AutoLog® ControlMan server. AutoLog® GSM-RTU uses bi-directional GSM / SMS messages or one-way GSM / GPRS packet data transfer for communication with AutoLog® ControlMan.

Received measurement and status data is time-stamped and stored in AutoLog® ControlMan server's SQL database.

AutoLog® ControlMan, Internet application pages

AutoLog® ControlMan works as web- and database server so users can log in to the server remotely and see application pages and -data using normal web browser.

From the Internet application pages user can analyze the measurement and status data using graphical trend line views, alarm and report views, dynamic process picture views, target control views, trouble ticket system etc.

AutoLog® ControlMan generates alarm message if one of the measurements or status value goes out of defined limits. User can send control commands to AutoLog® GSM-RTU which will control e.g. relay's (digital output's) status. Alarm messages can be forwarded to defined GSM phones.

AutoLog® ControlMan, Maintenance pages

AutoLog® ControlMan has all the information about the configured users, user groups, GSM-RTUs, I/O points, analog input scalings, allowed phone numbers, etc. Authorized user can maintain complete system remotely using the Web browser. FF-Automation can do all maintenance tasks or some of the tasks can be left to customer.

Benefits vs. no automated supervision system

AutoLog® ControlMan service gives an easy to use interface to analyze and learn the behavior of remote targets and react to possible failure or abnormal situations before it's too late and also to increase productivity.

Critical alarms are automatically detected and send immediately to repairman’s Mobile phone.

Targets can be monitored and controlled remotely. No need for expensive on-site visits.

Targets can be controlled also automatically. AutoLog® GSM-RTU is full featured automation PLC device so it is capable of controlling very complex target application processes locally without user interaction. Programmed time/calendar based or input measurement dependable controls.

Information can be seen by any authorized person -also management knows what is happening!

AutoLog® ControlMan database can be integrated with other company’s databases and systems. ERP, MRP, Time scheduling, Field Force Automation…

Benefits vs. "Traditional" SCADA system

No need for expensive control room server PC or operator workstation investments and maintenance! AutoLog® ControlMan uses existing hardware. Any existing office / home desktop PC's with Internet connection can be used to supervise targets without any software installations. Existing GSM phones can be used as mobile interfaces to the system. No additional maintenance or investment costs.

AutoLog® ControlMan uses existing and global communication solutions: measurement data is send via existing and almost global GSM network. Remote PC's communicates with AutoLog® ControlMan server using existing and almost global Internet network. No network investment costs!

ControlMan system maintenance changes and GSM RTU application programming can be done remotely. No need for expensive on-site maintenance visits.

Very flexible for future expansions when customer wants to add more devices or features to the system. AutoLog® ControlMan is long term solution. It based on open mainstream technologies.

Typical target applications

AutoLog® ControlMan applications are operating all over the world. Typical customers are private and governmental companies, local communities and cities. Here is the list of typical target applications.

  • street light fault monitoring and energy save control system
  • water and wastewater pump stations supervision and control
  • buildings and real estate supervision
  • water, oil, and LNG storage tanks level and temperature supervision
  • pipeline cathodic protection monitoring for oil, gas and water pipelines
  • unmanned station monitoring and control
  • device monitoring and control, pumps, flow meters, valves, etc.
  • GSM alarm, control and maintenance system for existing automation system
  • electricity meters supervision
  • transformer stations supervision
  • supermarket etc. visitor counters
  • base stations supervision
  • weather stations supervision
  • machine room supervision
  • vehicles supervision
  • remote supervision of ovens, locks, air conditioning, ventilation, heating, personnel, processes etc.
  • remote supervision of any widely distributed system
  • usage times, temperatures, surface levels, pressures, humidity, alarms and controls etc.
  • system failure supervision and automatic controls

Please call or e-mail to get more information!

FF-Automation
Eräkuja 2
01600 Vantaa
Finland
Tel: +358 9 530 6310
Fax: +358 9 530 63130


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