PICOBOX WEC1 Expansion Remote Monitoring Controller

Every WEC can address up to four RMCs on the network. That means that whenever WEC has an alarm message to send, any one of the RMCs can undertake to send the SMS. The order of contacting each RMC is user configurable. Should the first RMC is busy processing other alarms, the second RMC will deliver the alarm. This ensures the alarm SMS get sent out in the shortest possible time, minimizing delays. It is also a way of providing redundancy and preventing "single point of failure" situation. RMCs and WECs' continuously monitor each other's presence. Should any device 'goes missing' SMS will be send out to users.

Multiple Message Master to one or more WEBIO

* PBNet is a simple TCP/IP socket layer messaging protocol designed for WEC and RMC to talk to each other.

When the monitoring points required exceeds what RMC is able to provide, WEC is added to increase the number of IO points. WEC monitor digital and analog inputs connected to various equipments, much like what RMC does. Whenever any alarm condition is detected, WEC send the alarm information to RMC over the Ethernet network using PBNet* protocol. Thereafter, RMC relays the alarm to users via SMS. RMC acts as a SMS gateway. WEC also periodically checks for any incoming SMS received by RMC. If the SMS is relevant to the said WEC, it will process it and action taken upon. In theory, RMC can support a very large number of WEC on the same network. However there are practical limits and considerations.

Single Message Master to one or more WEBIO

This setup is a simple way of expanding the number of monitoring points. Each controller is responsible for monitoring its own inputs and send SMS. They work independently. Additionally, they monitor each other's operating status. In the remote possibility of one RMC failing, the remaining ones will send SMS alert to users reporting the failed device

• Ease of use. Setting up of WEB IO is very similar to that of Message Master 4000. Easy to use, no programming is required. Any computer can access its web-based control panel using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

• Intuitive user interface. HTML pages from the web server within WEB IO helps the user to configure the Input configuration, phone groups, administration detail, etc.

• Plug and play. PBNet enable PICOBOX devices to have plug and play capabilities. Devices autodiscover each other when it is connected on the network. This will greatly simplify the management of multiple devices.

• Remote access. Like Message Master, it can also be easily setup for access and control over the Internet.

• Low power consumption. Because it does not consume much power, WEBIO does not generate heat and will run for 24 hours without worry of breaking down. In the event of incoming power failure, it can operate for hours on a small capacity lead acid battery / power supply unit.

• Event Logging. All input event are logged and stored in non-volatile memory within WEB IO.

• Small. The dimension is just 125 (l) x 38(h) x 100(d) mm and weighs a mere 300 grams, it can be fitted into any chassis or equipment cabinet or be obscurely installed in any corner of the equipment room.

Multiple Message Master

WEB IO series of digital input devices is specifically designed for use with Message Master 4000 (MM4K). It expands the input/output points of MM4K, allowing monitoring of multiple equipments. More than one WEBIO can be connected on the same network as the MM4K. Communication of data between WEBIO and MM4K is through PBNet over TCP/IP protocol.

Message Master 4000, WEC1. Oversee your critical device via SMS.