Spider Wireless AMR System
Spider AMR - Wireless is Halytech's Wireless Automatic Meter Reading base station with built-in telemetry.
The Spider AMR - Wireless can:
- wirelessly monitor up to 400 electricity, water and gas meters
- connect to any pulse meter
- generate SMS and e-mail alarms
- log (record) data
- send data via e-mail or FTP to users, servers and web sites
- communicate via integrated LAN/GSM/NextG
- link to SCADA and BMS systems
The Spider AMR - Wireless is designed for long term utility meter monitoring. It interfaces with a wide range of water, electricity and gas meters via Halytech Wireless WTX modules. It automatically collects data from all connected meters and sends it to users, servers and web sites. Housed in an outdoor enclosure, the complete system includes a Spider device, a WRX wireless receiver, a power supply a backup battery, antennas and all cables.
Once installed the Spider will log data and automatically send reports via e-mail or FTP. Alarms can activate outputs, send SMS, e-mail alarm messages and trigger reports.
Benefits
Easy to use – simple familiar web browser interface
Easy to install
- Packaged in IP-67 enclosure for indoor and outdoor use
- Internal mains battery charger and battery
- Integrated mounting brackets
No special software
- setup and download using browser
- reports sent straight to your PC or server
- text/csv reports open in Excel
- receive reports via email or FTP
No licenses, royalties or service agreement
Large internal memory – local backup of data
Expandable - can log more than 400 channels
- Halytech wireless network
- Halytech RIM
- Modbus over Ethernet of RS-485
Built-in Display - view meter readings and system information without PC
General
Physical
Dimensions: (approx) 300 (W) x 400 (H) x 200 (D) mm
Weight: (approx) 12 Kg
Enclosure: ABS rated IP - 67 with integrated mounting
Operating temperature: -5 to +50 degrees Celsius
Logger
Capacity: approximately 25,000 records
Storage memory: Battery backed RAM
Time resolution: 1 second
Download format: CSV file
Battery
12 V 7.2 SLA battery
Battery Charger
Built in SLA battery management system
Source: mains charger
Warranty
Factory backup 12 months parts and labour guarantee
Inputs/Outputs
Inputs
Number of inputs:
- 400 RF wireless channels
- 8 multi-type inputs
- 3 system inputs
Multi-type: Digital, analogue, counter, event (individually user definable)
Digital Inputs: Type 0 -12V DC Voltage or voltage-free switch contact
Analogue Inputs: Resolution 12 bits
- 4 - 20 mA, common ground
- 0 - 1V, common ground
- 0 - 2.5V, common ground
- 0 - 5V, common ground
- 0 - 10V, common ground
Counter / Event Inputs:
- Maximum pulse rate 10 Hz
- Range 0 - 99,999
System Inputs:
- Type System temperature
- Battery voltage
- Charger status
Outputs
Number of outputs: 8
- Latching Relay Contacts
- 1A 30V DC resistive
Alarms/Comms
Alarms
Number of alarms: 16
Type: SMS + e-mail
Trigger: User definable input and trigger point
SMS / e-mail message: 1 per alarm, user definable
Number of phone numbers: 3 per alarm, user definable
Number of e-mail addresses: 2 per alarm, user definable
Local Display
2 line 16 character back lit LCD
Push-button sequencer
Displays system status and all inputs
Communication Interfaces
Ethernet 10 base-T RJ-45
Cellular phone module Built-in GSM or NextG
Antenna: external
Internet connectivity: GPRS or 3G (modem type and network dependent)
RS-232 Serial Interface
RS-485 Multi-drop, Multi-point Serial Interface