Communications Expansion Modules

The GSM Communication Expansion Module can provide easy control capability via text message from virtually anywhere in the world.  The modem uses the Global System for Mobile (GSM) Communication network to send text messages via the Short Message Service (SMS) protocol to and from remote locations.  The addition of the GSM modem enables the Nanoline to act as a remote-terminal-unit (RTU) with the added ability to solve logic.

The Nanoline GSM Modem uses an innovative approach, integrating the GSM modem directly into the product line, rather than through a serial connection to an external radio.  Now sending an SMS message is as easy as sending text to an operator panel.  In addition, the GSM modem will automatically send fault and warning messages and respond to SMS commands to read and write registers, flags, timers, counters and I/O, independently of the application program, completely eliminating this development task.

The nanoLine family supports a new level of connectivity in its product class. This connectivity enables customers to embed the nanoLine into systems, monitor these systems at a distance, or remotely control the nanoLine system. 

With the installation of the Ethernet expansion module, the nanoLine control can function as a Modbus TCP Server. This enables all I/O points, registers, timers, counters, program flags and system flags to be read and written remotely and independently of the program. Password control to limit this capability is also available.