OVERVIEWThe
AS300 system is a new generation of monitoring and alarm
systems using the
Global System for Mobile Communications
(GSM) and wireless technology. The monitoring and data
logging system allows laboratory and hospital equipment
to be protected. The system ensures the safety and
continued effectiveness of medicine produce, blood
products and samples at specific refrigeration and
freezer temperatures.
Liquid Nitrogen, ULT
Freezers, Fridges, Freezers and Incubators can be
alarmed, monitored and data logged. The
temperature transmitter range is -200°C to +100°C with
an accuracy of 0.1°C. Due to the high value of many of
these goods, Quality Assurance programs increasingly
require that storage temperatures are to be verified
several times per day and that records be maintained.
The AS300 System will meet the alarm, monitoring and
logging requirements.Make
an informed decision on what action to take based on
instant readings from the equipment monitored.
This can be sent at any time to your mobile telephone.
This is particularly useful if an alarm occurs when the
person is on call or out of the workplace. With no
need for a dedicated telephone line or line rental the
AS300 system is
exceptionally easy to install.
Traceable calibration for temperature
can be carried out for the AS200TX alarm transmitters.
SIMPLE
INSTALLATION
It’s easy to install the
AS300 system. Fit the temperature probes into the equipment
to be alarmed from the AS200TX transmitters and set required
alarm values. Then program the settings into the AS300RX
from a mobile phone.
No phone line or line rental
is required as the system uses a mobile network of your
choice.
MULTIPLE SITES
Multiple linked sites can be
alarmed and monitored across the country as the system uses
a GSM network. There’s no limit to distance or location.
AS300RX or AS300 Communicator Receiver
Two types of receiver are available the
AS300RX and AS300 Communicator. Both have different
features and if required can be mixed on site if that is
more suitable to your application. For full information and
specification please click on the link below.
The AS200TX transmitters will
in the event of equipment failure, alarm and send data to
the AS300RX or AS300 Communicator. The AS200TX transmitter will also
display the alarm input and an audible alarm will be
activated. The AS300RX or AS300 Communicator receiver will displays the unit
number and input of the activated transmitter. The alarm
menu in the receiver will log the alarm time and date stamp
it. Telephone numbers will be texted giving
details of the transmitter alarming and current
temperature. The AS300RX or As300 Communicator can be texted at any time
to get details of current values in the AS200TX transmitter.
SIMPLE
INSTALLATION
It’s easy to install the AS200TX transmitter,
first attach the transmitter to the item to be monitored
with the supplied bracket and industrial strength
Velcro. Secondly fit the probes into the equipment to be
monitored. The unit is now ready to be switched on.
AS200TX RANGE TO AS300RX or AS300 COMMUNICATOR
The range between the AS200TX transmitter and the AS300 is
500m in an uninterrupted signal path. This is more
typical of 200m in a building.
INPUTS
Up
to three inputs are available on the transmitter. A common
configuration would be to use input 1 to monitor the air
temperature of the equipment, input 2 to monitor the sample
temperature and input 3 to monitor the door open / closed
condition. This configuration of the inputs will give
maximum protection and temperature data for the sample will
be recorded as well as the air temperature if logging is
employed on the system.
Input 1 : This is for temperature and the value can be
displayed on the transmitter. This input sends its
temperature value to the receiver so it can be monitored and
logged if required.
Input 2 : This is for temperature. This input sends its
temperature value to the receiver so it can be monitored and
logged if required. (This input is an option)
I
nput
3 : This is a volt free contact, normally closed in the OK
condition and normally open in the alarm condition.(This
input is an option)
ALARMS
Once
an alarm is activated at the transmitter it will display
which input is in alarm and the sounder will be activated.
The AS300RX or AS300 Communicator will display both the unit
number and input of the transmitter alarming; these details
will be time and date stamped. An alarm message will be sent to the programmed telephone
numbers.
HIGH &
LOW ALARMS
A
single high and low alarm can be set for I/P1 and I/P2,
these parameters can easily be displayed.
POWER
FAILURE ALARM
If
power failure is detected for longer than 10 minutes the
transmitter will activate a power failure alarm at the
transmitter and receiver.
DELAY
TIME
A
single delay time can be set for I/P 1 and I/P 2 ranging
from 0 to 90 minutes, these parameters can easily be
displayed. Input 3 has a fixed delay time of 10 minutes.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
The
temperature range of the transmitter is –200°C to +100°C
with an accuracy of 0.1°C across the entire range. This
makes the transmitter suitable for many types of equipment
from LN2 to incubators.
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
The
front panel display can be used to show the unit number of
the transmitter or time delay or temperature of input 1.
When in an alarm condition the display toggles between alarm
I/P and variable selected. The status led indicates the
current condition of the transmitter and the alarm active
led flashes brightly in an alarm condition.
CALIBRATION
The
temperature transmitter has been designed to have an easy
calibration procedure. The transmitter display will show a
calibration reminder automatically which is customer
enabled, the reminder can be set for intervals of 6 or 12
months or be disabled. Traceable calibration for
temperature can be carried out for the AS200TX alarm
transmitters.
AS200TX TEST TEMPERATURE FOB
Test temperatures at +50.0°C, 0.0°C and -50.0°C can be
simulated on the transmitter input 1 to test the alarm. The
fob temperature simulator is attached to a connector inside
the transmitter unit and a temperature probe bypass switch
is thrown. The simulated temperature is selected and will
be shown on the display. If this temperature is out with
the alarm limits it will activate the relevant alarm after
the time delay.
DATA LOGGING
OVERVIEW
The
AS300RX can log data which can be sent to a server or local
PC or both if required.
which can be sent to a server, this
data can be down loaded to a computer and stored. The data
collected can be analysed using our data analysis software.
The data interval stored is 15 minutes. The alarm log gives details of
all alarms, listing alarm input, time, date, call direction,
telephone number, acknowledgers number and whether the call
was successful or failed.
DATA DUMP
Data from the AS300RX will be sent to the
server once every 24 hours. The data can also be sent on
demand by the user. To access the data a username and
password is required. The data is organised into zip files
and can be downloaded to the customers computer.
DATA ANALYSIS
Data
analysis software allows the user to look at the data in
numerical and graphical forms. Information at the top of
the screen is displayed for the selected unit. Information
includes, Serial Number, First Reading, Last Reading, Number
of Readings, Max Temp, Min Temp and Average Temp for I/P1
and I/P2.
The data
in the columns displays information on Date, Time,
Temperature Input 1, Temperature Input 2, High Alarm
Set-point, Low Alarm Set-point and Delay Time. Graphs with
scale breaks can be displayed by simply clicking on the
graph tab.
The alarm
log gives historical information of time, date, call
direction, telephone numbers, alarm input and whether the
call was successful or failed.
REPORTING
Print out the data can be
done in three ways.
Transmitter Report prints
the data column view
Graph Report prints the
graph view.
Summery Report prints the
"header" information for each transmitter and alarm log.
NOTE :-
This feature is an option.
System
Specification and Functions
AS300RX Receiver
●Compact
size. 170H
x 85W x 35W (mm)
●Simple
to use.
●10
Transmitter channels, one transmitter per channel.
●Additional
receivers can be added to expand system up to 90, AS200TX.
●Master and Acknowledger 4
digit password. The Master is used to change or enable
parameters and functions.
●Visual
indication of GSM network signal strength. Audible and
visual indication if network strength is lost or low.
●
GSM network low credit warning
text message and visual, audible warning on GSM Unit.
●Four
menus available giving information on the system.
●
Last 10 alarms stored, locally on receiver.
●All
alarms are time and date stamped.
●Up
to two telephone numbers can be allocated per AS200TX
transmitter on the system.
●Add
and remove transmitters by a simple password protected text.
●Audible
and visual indication of an alarm on receiver.
●Mains
power failure alarm.
●Alarm
information texted to telephone contacts, giving
details of transmitter unit, current temperature and fault.
●Status
and alarm indication on transmitter.
●System
self test.
●
Memory,
over 4000 readings.
●Rechargeable
battery backup.
● Range
500m uninterrupted signal path. (Typical 300m in building)
●Built
in communications to mobiles, land lines and web.
●Internet
access to logged alarm information including data and alarm
history. (Option)
●Bracket
for easy installation and positioning.
AS200TX Transmitter
●Compact
size. 110H x 65W x 27D (mm)
●Simple
to use.
●Inputs
available : Temperature and Volt Free Contact.
●Temperature
range –200°C to +100°C.
●Temperature
transmitter resolution 0.1°C.
●Temperature
transmitter accuracy better than 0.1°C across the full
range.
●Front
panel display of I/P1, temperature, time delay, unit number
ID and alarm parameters.
●Temperature
high and low alarms.
●Audible
and visual indication of an alarm.
●Adjustable
time delay for temperature alarm. (0 to 90 minutes)
●Mains
power failure alarm.
●Alarm
information sent to receiver AS200RX or AS300RX, giving
details of transmitter unit and fault.
●Status
and alarm indication on transmitter.
●Temperature,
high & low alarms and delay time data transmitted every 15
minutes. This increases to every 10 minutes when in alarm.
●System
self test.
●Volt
free contact output available.
●Rechargeable
battery backup.
●Range
500m uninterrupted signal path. (Typical 300m in building)
●Easy
calibration procedure / Auto calibration reminder customer
set. Settings ; none, 6 months or 12 months
●Bracket
for easy installation and positioning.
●Traceable
calibration for temperature can be carried out for the
AS200TX alarm transmitters.
