Data handling

The Data Station Plus has an integrated protocol converter to bridge the communication gap between disparate serial and ethernet devices.

The "port sharing' allows the device to act as a remote serial port to a PC so any connected serial devices can be reprogrammed from virtually anywhere in the world.

A selection of drivers allows mapping of PLCs, PCs and SCADA systems and the device connects and stores values in "IT ready' CSV (comma separated variable) files that can be immediately used in applications such as Excel.

A built-in CompactFlash card provides unlimited data storage whilst a built-in web server enables devices for remote monitoring operation, diagnostics and data acquisition via a LAN or the internet.

This allows a "virtual' HMI to be created for real-time monitoring from a remote PC, a PDA or mobile phone. Alarm notifications can be sent via email or text message.