HWg-Ares12 : Industrial GSM measurement and remote monitoring for 14 sensors

HWg-Ares12 is a GSM remote monitoring and alarming unit with an internal battery. External sensors are powered from the internal battery back-up, too, so that the environmental monitoring works even during power outages. Connect up to 14 external sensors (temperature, humidity, 4-20mA, light intensity, ...), a relay output module and 2 dry-contact detectors.

When a power outage occurs, up to 5 recipients can be notified by e-mail, SMS (text message), or by dialing preconfigured phone numbers. HWg-Ares 12 can be used as a simple GSM alarm thermometer. Status can be checked via SMS.

The new 2017 model of Ares 12 adds the option to connect a relay output module and the possibility to monitor connected sensors with the SensDesk online portal (service provided free of charge by the manufacturer). The web portal can be used to plot the values, configure the Ares unit remotely, or control its relay outputs. Graphs of values can be also displayed in HWg-PDMS (free software) which retrieves the values by e-mail.

Ares products are ready for large remote installations (hundreds of units). At the same time, it is easy to start with a single HWg-Ares 12 unit and watch the graphs in the SensDesk portal, in the HWg-PDMS software for Windows, or export them via XML to MS Excel.

  • Internal battery: Provides back-up power for several hours (max. 24 hours of operation).
  • Digital Outputs (DO): Yes (optional accessory: external relay output module).
    • Remote firmware upgrade (FOTA) capability simplifies management of large-scale installations with hundreds of devices.
    • The “HWg-Ares12 Tset” quick start set contains a temperature sensor, a universal power adapter and an external antenna.

Technical Brochure .....

User Manual.....

PDMS over Email Usage.....

GSM APN Settings

 

 

Basic Features

 

  • Internal battery: Provides back-up power for several hours (max. 24 hours of operation)
  • Sensors: Max 14 sensors
  • Compatible sensors: 1-Wire / 1Wire UNI (RJ11)
  • What can be measured: Illumination, temperature, humidity, current 4-20mA, voltage 0-60V, Pt100/1000 temperature probe, water flood at a point (1D) or in an area (2D).
  • Digital Outputs (DO): Yes (external relay output module required)
  • Digital inputs (DI): 2 dry-contact inputs for external detectors
  • Pulse counting: S0 pulses can be counted at each DI
     
  • Response to alarm: Dialing a number, SMS (5 destinations), e-mail, HWg-Push
  • Configuration: Local – USB interface (Windows software does not need to be installed)
  • Remote configuration: Web interface in the SensDesk.com portal – “AresConf” tab
  • Logging: Data attached to e-mail or downloadable over USB
     
  • Software: SensDesk.com portal, HWg-PDMS, Nagios plugin, 3rd party solutions
  • Mobile app for displaying data: Android and iPhone (via SensDesk.com)
     
  • FOTA: Remote upgrade (Firmware Over The Air) capability simplifies management of large-scale installations with hundreds of devices
  • Temperature sensor: Included in the “Tset” start set. The cable can be extended to up to 60 m
  • Mechanical: 76 x 93 x 28 mm, wall-mountable, fits on a DIN rail
  • Power supply: 9–30 VDC / 0.5 A external power
    • Internal battery: Powers the device + sensors for max. 24 hours (depending on sensors and settings)
    • Battery life: 3 to 5 years expected (depending on type, usage, and operating temperatures)
  • GSM/GPRS: Quad-Band 850/900 / 1800/1900 MHz - SMA antenna connector
  • Roaming: GPRS is deactivated when GSM roaming is detected
     
  • Diagnostics: External power detection, battery status [%]
  • Alarms: Email, HWg-Push, SMS
  • SMS + ring upon alert: Supported
     
  • Protocols: SMTP, NTP, HWg Push (http)
    • Authentication: STARTTLS (Google SMTP)
  • SMS communication: Basic control with status information
     
  • Support for programmers: HWg SDK
     
  • Supported software

Ares: GSM remote monitoring

  Internal battery Digital inputs
(+ pulse counter)
Sensors
(1-Wire / UNI )
Digital outputs
(external module)
Logger SMS alerts Email alerts
(GPRS)
SensDesk
(HWg Push)
HWg-Ares 10 2 3
HWg-Ares 12 2 14
HWg-Ares14  As of 2017, the model is discontinued and replaced with Ares12

First Steps with Ares 12 GSM/GPRS Thermometer

Application Examples

  • Remote GSM temperature monitor
  • Back-up power systems (GSM monitoring)
  • Remote server room monitoring without connecting to the local LAN
  • Simple power monitoring
  • Diesel generators – environment and status monitoring
  • Automatic teller machines – environment monitoring without tampering with the ATM connection
  • Information systems (booths)
  • Cooling systems and coolers
  • Antennas and microwave links
  • Technology along roads, highways, or railroad tracks
  • Road surface or railroad track temperature and status
  • Temperature and thermal expansion of structures
  • Storages of food or materials
  • Art exhibits and depositories
  • Agricultural production premises (greenhouses, granaries, etc.)
  • Electricity distribution networks (transformer stations, lines)
  • Water source monitoring, including technical equipment status
  • Monitoring of appliances with consumable, refillable content (vending machines for coffee, sandwiches or drinks, massage chairs, ...)

 

 

PDMS: Data Collection over E-mail

  • The HWg-PDMS software for MS Windows runs on a PC and downloads data from an e-mail account.
  • Ares GSM monitoring unit periodically e-mails the data to a dedicated e-mail account.
  • PDMS periodically downloads the e-mails and reads the data.

HWg-PDMS periodically collects input states and sensor values from Ares gsm data logger units connected over GSM/GPRS and other Poseidon, Damocles and HWg-STE units connected over IP. Measured data are periodically stored into a database and exported as MS Excel reports.

 

  • Registered version is free of charge for three sensors
  • Collects data over IP (via an e-mail inbox)
  • Data collection runs in the background as a Windows service
  • Graphical overview of the collected data
  • Simple export to MS Excel (runs periodically in the background)

How to connect Ares to PDMS

  • 1) E-MAIL:
    Through the email interface. Ares sends e-mails to a dedicated mailbox, where PDMS periodically downloads them.
    PDMS processes e-mails with attached LOG files as well as alert messages.
     
  • 2) HWg-Push:
    HWg-PDMS is installed on a server with a public IP address. Ares periodically sends data from connected sensors over HTTP.

>> Ares & PDMS via e-mail

SensDesk: Monitoring the Ares GSM Unit via the Web Portal

  • In the Ares unit, configure your SensDesk account username and password.
  • Connect to www.sensdesk.com to view the readings from sensors connected to your Ares.
  • SensDesk web portal can be used to configure Ares GSM units.
  • The SensDesk web portal supports both Ares products (Ares 10 and Ares 12).
  • SensDesk web portal can be used to control the relay outputs of the expansion module connected to the Ares unit.
  • SensDesk web portal can be used to send an alarm e-mail if the Ares unit or the GSM communication fails.

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