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GSM-GPRS Remote monitoring controller TCG120

GSM-GPRS Remote Monitoring Module Supplier TGG 120

TCG120 serves as an IO controller designed for remote monitoring and control over GSM-GPRS mobile networks. It offers two digital inputs, two analog inputs, and supports up to four Teracom humidity and temperature sensors through its 1-Wire interface. The device also features two relays with both normally open and normally closed contacts.

These relays can be activated either remotely, using SMS or HTTP API commands, or locally based on the status of the monitored parameter. Each relay can manage only one parameter at a time, but for each parameter, email or SMS alerts can be configured to trigger under specific conditions.

TCG120 is capable of initiating a connection (HTTP post) to remote dedicated servers. The payload of this HTTP post contains an XML file with the current values of the monitored parameters. These HTTP posts can be sent periodically or based on previously set alarm conditions. This feature is particularly valuable in client-server systems designed for remote monitoring and control over GSM-GPRS networks.

The controller is versatile, suitable for use as a standalone device, or it can seamlessly integrate into data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Key Specifications:

  • Quad-bands GSM connectivity for extensive coverage.
  • Convenient setup options through USB (using a Windows setup program) or SMS.
  • 2 digital inputs supporting both 'dry contact' and 'logic level' modes.
  • 2 analog inputs with a voltage range of 0 to 60VDC.
  • 2 relay outputs featuring both Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) contacts.
  • 1-Wire support, enabling connectivity for up to 4 Teracom temperature and humidity-temperature sensors.
  • SMS-based alarm alerts for a maximum of 5 phone numbers.
  • Email-based alarm notifications for up to 5 email recipients, with SMTP support and TLS encryption.
  • Single call control feature, allowing relay control with a single call from as many as 100 authorized numbers.
  • Push mode for transmitting XML data via HTTP post to a remote server.
  • Support for HTTP API commands for flexible control.
  • Firmware updates can be conveniently executed either over USB or through GPRS.

Use Cases:

  • Monitoring and controlling environmental conditions within vehicles.
  • Regulating temperature and humidity levels.
  • Remote management of street lighting.
  • Automation of industrial processes.
  • Deployment in home and office security systems.
  • Monitoring storage conditions for pharmaceuticals and food products.

Supported sensors

1-Wire temperature sensor TST100
1-Wire temperature sensor TST103
1-Wire humidity and temperature sensor TSH202
1-Wire humidity and temperature sensor TSH206

Technical Properties

  • Physical characteristics
  • Dimensions: 107 x 72 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 130 g
  • Mounting: wall
  • Environmental limits
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
  • Storage Temperature: -25 to 60°C
    Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 85% (non-condensing)
    Standards and Certifications
    Safety: EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013; EN 61010-1:2010
    EMC: EN 55022:2010, EN 55024:2010, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013
    EN 301489-1 V1.9.2, EN 301489-7 V1.3.1
    RFSU: EN 301511 V9.0.2
    Green Product: RoHS
    Warranty
    Warranty period: 3 years
    Power requirements
    Input Voltage: 10 to 28 VDC
    Input Current: 240 mA @ 12 VDC
    Cellular interface
    Standards: GSM/GPRS
    Bands: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
    GPRS multi-slot class: 12, 1~12 configurable
    GPRS terminal device class: Class B
    Compliant to GSM Phase 2/2+: Class 4 (2W@850/ 900MHz), Class 1 (1W@1800/1900MHz)
    SIM card size: Standard
    Antenna connector: SMA-F
    Analog inputs
    Isolation: Nonisolated
    Type: Single ended
    Resolution: 10 bits
    Input Range: 0 to 60 VDC
    Accuracy: ±1%
    Sampling Rate: 500mS per channel (averaged value of 500 samples)
    Input Impedance: 1 mega-ohms (min.)
    Digital inputs
    Isolation: Nonisolated
    Type: Dry contact and logic level
    Minimum high-level input voltage for digital inputs: +2.5VDC
    Maximum low-level input voltage for digital inputs: +0.8VDC
    Maximum input voltage for digital inputs: +5.5VDC
    Sampling rate: 10mS
    Digital filtering time interval: 30mS
    Relay outputs
    Type: Form C (N.O. and N.C. contacts)
    Contact current rating: 3 A @ 24 VDC, 30 VAC (resistive load)
    Initial insulation resistance: 100 mega-ohms (min.) @ 500 VDC
    Mechanical endurance: 10 000 000 operations
    Electrical endurance: 100 000 operations @ 3 A resistive load
    Contact resistance: 50 milli-ohms max. (initial value)
    Pulse output: 0.1 Hz at rated load
    1-Wire interface
    Output voltage: 5.0 ± 0.3 VDC
    Maximum output current: 200 mA
    Internal FLASH memory
    Endurance: 100 000 cycles (Every relay status and settings change is a memory cycle)