Modbus Telemetry Module - iMod series


GPRS Telemetry Modules with additional application logic on demand - NEW iMod series devices. This is innovative powerful and open Linux based platform for any telemetry application. Functionality as ModBus Gateway/Router, Data Logging, SMS/email notification, web interface and many more.
 
iMod is a configurable ModBus device based on the efficient NPE hardware and system platform (linux). Thanks to universal architecture and plug-in solutions, it can work as an universal communication module in cooperation with any user protocols.

Main functions of iMod are:
  • downloading data from NPE interfaces or outside devices using the Modbus, mBus, or other protocols
  • buffering the gathered data with the option of its archiving - Data Logger
  • giving monitoring systems (i.e. SCADA type) or other iMod or PLC drivers access to the data



Hardware resources of the NPE platform which provides also iMod

iMod Series devices are available in GPRS and EDGE versions. Over time, the offer on these innovative devices will be extended.

If you have any questions regarding this equipment, our staff will provide you professional and complete information.
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Introduction to the iMod platform
IMod it's series of an innovative and powerful platform for modern automation systems, telemetry and remote monitoring. It consists of NPE computer and special software to control and monitor equipment and record data.
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Perfect Controller for Fleet Monitoring
The NPE/iMod industrial computer is commonly used in various industrial sectors. One of the sectors is the automotive industry, where the J1939 protocol is often used. This protocol enables collection of all the data provided by a vehicle. NPE/iMod is a perfect device for data collection, data logging and data sharing among end-users.
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Industrial Computer with Built-in Modbus Capability, part 3
This article is the third part of a series describing the NPE/iMod devices with Modbus capability. In order to see the other parts, please click the links below.
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Industrial Computer with Built-in Modbus Capability, part 2
This article is the second part of a series describing the NPE/iMod devices with Modbus capability. In order to see the other parts, please click the links below.
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Industrial Computer with Built-in Modbus Capability, part 1
This article is the first part of a series describing the NPE/iMod devices with Modbus capability. In order to see the other parts, please click the links below.
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NPE/iMod – Everything is Under Control
The NPE/iMod industrial computer is a perfect telecontrol device. It enables you to connect different devices into one network and to receive a constant data readout. Access to the information is provided by a built-in Apache HTTP server, the data might also be displayed in real time with the NXDynamics graphical interface.
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Remote Weather Monitoring
The NPE/iMod telemetry module is not only a device for industry. It is also a perfect solution for Meteorology, where it can operate as a data logger or a notify module. With the use of proper sensors, the NPE/iMod operates as a fully functional weather station.
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Data Logger and Notify Module in CAN Networks
The NPE/iMod industrial computer is equipped with a number of interfaces and protocols. External modules additionally enhance its functionalities. Can bus is one of the protocols that the NPE/iMod device can be equipped with. It has been widely used both in the automotive industry and in production automation. The NPE/iMod controller, together with the I-7530A-MR module is perfect for control and monitoring of the devices using the protocol.
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Embedded Computer for Multiple Access Systems
The NPE/iMod industrial computer, due to its enhanced architecture, can operate as a versatile automation controller. This module combines the advantages of a fully programmable and configurable PAC/CAC, which guarantees a quick start and a full use of the device possibilities without the need to use a complicated software.
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Enhanced Interface and Protocol Converter
Due to a huge number of interfaces and supported protocols, the NPE/iMod industrial computer has functionalities of both a simple, easy to use, configurable converter and a fully programmable device. The NPE/iMod computer is equipped with serial interfaces such as RS-232, RS-485, GPRS, USB or Ethernet.
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Configurable and Programmable SQL and CSV Data Logger
The NPE/iMod industrial computer is a perfect fully programmable and configurable data logger. Due to an extensive range of input and output interfaces, the data collected by the device can be transferred further in order to check if the system, where NPE/iMod is installed, operates properly.
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Telemetry Module for Railway Industry
The iMod platform is such a versatile solution that it has been approved by the railway industry. NPE/iMod can operate as a remote controller, notify module and a data logger. Users can configure their own visualisation interface on the NXDynamics Web platform, providing constant access to parameters and status of devices in real time.
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PostgreSQL Server for Embedded Computers
The PostgreSQL database support has been recently added to the NPE/iMod functionalities. Due to this functionality an industrial computer can operate both as an SQL database server and an SQL client. In order to make the PSQL support easier, we created a built-in module for the innovative NX Dynamics Web interface. This module fully supports both local and external PostgreSQL database in accordance with the SQL syntax. It enables an easy database connection as well as viewing and modifying the tables in the database.
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iMod internal structure
This is a second in a series of four articles aimed at bringing You a revolutionary iMod platform.Great opportunities always carry a large customizable. iMod has a user-friendly way to configure many options, which is done by editing a simple XML file. This allows you to freely define parameters such as...
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Intelligent Controller for DeviceNet Network
With the use of the I-7242D external module, the NPE/iMod industrial computer is perfect for control and management of the objects in the DeviceNet networks. The communication between the module and the computer is carried out through the Modbus RTU protocol. Next, all the data can be transferred to a local HMI or using the GPRS - to a control station.
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iMod - Why GPRS
iMod allows parallel access via GSM and Ethernet - Router RS-232 / RS-485 / Ethernet / GPRS - Modbus router / gateway - Access via FTP, WWW, Telnet - Remote configuration and management
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iMod - Why Linux
Every IT professional knows what Linux offers for servers. However, more often, thanks to more powerfull energy-efficient processors, this system becomes the ideal platform for embedded systems and all kinds of drivers. The Linux system is characterized by...
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Smart Metering - Save Your Energy
There is a wide offer of precise electronic energy meters on the market. Most of them are only for metering the current electricity consumption. By using the NPE/iMod telemetry module, the energy grid can be fully automated (smart grid) and metres intelligent (smart metering).
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NX Dynamics web interface
NX Dynamics is an innovate solution from TechBase company - a modern interface for operating and monitoring NPE/iMod computers.
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Wireless GPRS communication between serial ports
Because of a built-in modem, the NPE/iMod telemetry module is a perfect RS-232/485 to wireless data transmission converter. The NPE/iMod computer creates a network connection between several remotely located devices, due to the built-in GPRS modem or the VPN support.
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NXDynamics - Tool for iMod Configuration
NXDynamics is an innovative interface for monitoring and operation of the NPE/iMod industrial computers through a Web browser. One of the latest functionalities available is the easy management of the iMod configuration files.
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I/O Modbus module with built-in GSM/GPRS modem
There are 7 example files in the iMod telemetric module, which help with a proper configuration of the device and help to understand the basic, necessary rules of creating configuration files.
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Access to Free Software Updates
In order to meet our clients’ expectations, we created an application for automatic update of packages – Software manager. This application enables free of charge, easy and fully automatic update of the software on the NPE/iMod platform. Apart from the key packages such as firmware, there are other software packages available through the application (e.g., PHP, SSH, SSL and VPN).
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iMod: QuickStart
We created a QuickStart document, especially for first time users of the iMod platform. Its simple form should help the less experienced users with a fast understanding of the device’s core functionalities.
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iMod – New functionality: two-way SMS communication
The iMod telemetric module has an option with a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Class 10 modem operating in three ranges (900/1800/1900 MHz). These modems are ideally suited for installation where information collected by the device is sent over large distances.
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Sending SMS messages upon an event from the iMod platform
Sending an SMS from the iMod upon an event is very simple – it is sufficient to correctly configure the MainConfig.xml file...
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Reaction of iMod platform to an SMS message
The iMod has the capability of reacting to incoming SMS messages. For this purpose, an appropriately configured MainConfig.xml file and a simple shell script should be used...
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iMod – a scripting source channel
The iMod telemetric module has the capability of using BASH scripts as a source of data. This capability can be used in different ways, including two-way SMS communication support.
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iMod with 1-Wire interface
iMod telemetry module gained new feature which is 1-Wire interface. What is 1-Wire?
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Details on making WWW visualizations
The iMod platform finds a wide range of applications in distributed system as a telemetric module as well as a communication and control module...
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iMod - new function: Schedulers
As the NPE/iMod are developed, there is more and more demand for new functions. One of the basic functions that a telemetric module should have, is the capability of saving the values of selected parameters to CSV files or databases (SQLite or PSQL) with specific hours, times of day, and even days of the year.
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iMod - new function: PSQL Event
A new function has been introduced in the iMod telemetric module – the capability of writing Postgre SQL data to a local or external database using a Message channel.
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iMod in complex CANopen networks
The NPE/iMod telemetric module is perfect for use in CANopen networks – you just need to connect the external GW-7433D module included in the a2s.pl catalog offer. This protocol is very often used in the machine operating and automation systems. Its unquestionable advantages are easy installation and advance mechanisms for network error detection.
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iMod: Case Study Hydropower Plants
Due to a growing demand for electricity people started to look for new forms of energy production, especially from renewable sources.
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iMod: Case Study – Monitoring of Vehicles
Many of our clients look for innovative solutions in vehicle monitoring projects recently. iMod as a compact fanless solution, equipped with an additional GPS module can be used for this type of application without any problems.
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iMod – Case Study: renewable energy sources – solar panels
In recent years, use of many types of natural factors and phenomena as primary energy sources is being talked about more and more often and outspokenly. One such renewable source of energy is sunlight...
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Free SMS Gateway
Along with the development of the NX Dynamics platform (dedicated software for theNPE/iMod series devices), we have created a fully functional, free of charge and easy to use SMS gateway.
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VPN on NPE industrial computers
A Virtual Private Network is a safe tunnel used to send encrypted data between distant local networks or users in the virtual private network through a public network – mainly the internet.
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iMod – boiler room monitoring
By using the iMod telemetric module, the boiler room becomes fully automated – all processes are realized automatically, according to pre-defined logical criteria…
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iMod Case Study: Wind farm monitoring
The iMod telemetric module finds wide applications in monitoring and output management of a single wind turbine as well as of the entire farm.
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iMod – heating substation monitoring
The iMod, based on the NPE platform as a telemetric module, finds wide applications in heating substation monitoring in large heat transfer stations as well as in compact units.
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iMod PLC in refrigerating engineering
The iMod telemetric module has a wide range of applications in the field of automation. One of the many branches of industry in which the iMod fulfills the expectations of clients, and the requirements for control systems, is refrigerating engineering.
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iMod configurable automation controller with expansion modules
Thanks to external M-7xxx modules from the ICPDAS company, the iMod telemetric module has been expanded by additional inputs and outputs.
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The iMod as a fully functional PLC controller
The iMod telemetric module, besides many functions that are ideally suited for use in the fields of telemetry and industrial automation, has been equipped with a new function - PLC.
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Controlling iMod telemetric module using a TPD series touch HMI
The TPD series of small touch control panels makes it possible to expand the range of capabilities of the iMod telemetry module...
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iMod - remote supervision for wastewater pumping stations PC2000W
Thanks to the apache webserver included inside iMod we have developed a complete hmi application that includes synoptic, pump data, station data, alarms and logger files...
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Building monitoring - iMod with 1-Wire interface
iMod with 1-Wire interface controlls distributed temperature sensors, humidity alarm fire protection and access control (opening doors, windows)
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