FAQ: New Connectivity for the OTT ecoLog 1000 & Sutron XLink 100/500
Seamless integration from sensor to software is simplified as connectivity technology becomes more advanced and intuitive. The OTT ecoLog 1000, an all-in-one water level logger and our trusted family of Sutron XLink dataloggers now support 4G and cellular IoT (CAT-M1/LTE-M) transmission. What do these upgrades mean for simplifying your workflows?
We compiled a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) surrounding the connectivity capabilities of the trusted ecoLog1000, XLink 100/500, and how the corresponding LinkComm software provides a user-friendly interface to communicate to your hardware and remotely manage your monitoring network.
What is the latest connectivity technology in environmental monitoring?
Internet of Things, or IoT is at the forefront of connectivity. IoT enables interrelated devices to transfer data. IoT is rapidly advancing the communication capability of almost all industries, including environmental monitoring.
What is the latest connectivity technology in environmental monitoring?
Internet of Things, or IoT is at the forefront of connectivity. IoT enables interrelated devices to transfer data. IoT is rapidly advancing the communication capability of almost all industries, including environmental monitoring.
How does two-way communication work?
Two–way communication and remote configuration reduce time and cost of visiting field station to check, change, or download configuration/data or turn on/off instruments via cell. This makes complete, remote network management possible.
What are the main benefits of using LTE-M connectivity for the ecoLog 1000?
LTE-M is a low power transmission option and allows users to access real-time data across greater distances. The low power nature of the LTE-M protocol enables longer battery life of the ecoLog1000. Additionally, the cost of data transmission is low with inexpensive machine to machine (M2M) communication. You can expect to experience better network availability, even underground, and avoid high network traffic in emergency events, such as flooding.
Can satellite communication be used to remotely access data from the ecoLog 1000?
The ecoLog 1000 is intended for cell communication only and does not support satellite transmission.
Is the modem optional?
The ecoLog 1000 is a device that features mobile/cell communication. An option without telemetry is not planned. If telemetry is not needed, the OTT Orpheus Mini is an excellent option for recording water level and temperature values in a compact logger without a built-in modem.
I have some sites with no 4G coverage, will the system work?
If there is no coverage at all, the system will not work. If there is GSM/GPRS, the ecoLog 1000 will automatically connect to this network.
Is the modem designed to allow remote pulling from the logger or only transmitting data?
The idea behind transmission technology is to push the data, meaning that the data logger has a self-time transmission to a server, so the data is not pulled, but it’s pushed. The advantage of this is that the logger can do this on its own, you don’t need to have the modem on all the time or wait for someone to pull the data. By pushing it, it saves time, battery power, and energy, and with the action and alarm management, it’s possible to adjust, for example, the transmission interval from maybe once per day to two times a day.
Is the modem designed to allow remote pulling from the logger or only transmitting data?
The idea behind transmission technology is to push the data, meaning that the data logger has a self-time transmission to a server, so the data is not pulled, but it’s pushed. The advantage of this is that the logger can do this on its own, you don’t need to have the modem on all the time or wait for someone to pull the data. By pushing it, it saves time, battery power, and energy, and with the action and alarm management, it’s possible to adjust, for example, the transmission interval from maybe once per day to two times a day.
How does the data transfer directly into the Aquarius software?
Very easily. The ecoLog 1000 sends the data to an Aquarius FTP server in a .CSV file. From there, the software can collect the data and visualize. Collected data can be configured to send information to up to four different servers, allowing your data to be available in various locations.
What type of telemetry methods are supported by the Sutron XLink datalogger family?
Field exchangeable plug and play modem cards allow for easy upgrade of cellular/telecom technologies including 4G, and cellular IoT (CAT-M1/LTE-M). The XLink 100 & 500 also support Iridium Satellite communications.
What are the main differences between the XLink 100 & 500?
The XLink 500 supports Python scripting and has additional analog sensor inputs.
What are the advantages of using the 4G network capabilities of a XLink datalogger?
The cellular network capabilities allow a user to leverage the two-way communication features of the datalogger to change configuration and check station status.
How does LinkComm software integrate?
Connection is either via direct USB connection or remotely over cell, Iridium satellite, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The software runs on Windows PC, iPhone/iPad, and Android platforms enabling seamless connection with commonly used devices.
What is the price of LinkComm software?
LinkComm software is complimentary and used to easily set up and maintain XLink and Satlink dataloggers, as well as the ecoLog 1000, an all-in-one water level logger.
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