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Autonomous GSM modem The FOCUS GSM modem is an industrial A specific external power supply mod-
Ex approval for safe area radio modem which is working in a GSM ule provides a solution with a perma-
DATA network. nently active modem (without time win-
installation and connection with dows).
It has been designed for providing an auto-
a device in hazardous area. nomous remote reading solution for elec-
Approval nber LCIE 02.E6041X tronic devices in the gas industry. The IP 66 enclosure and the industrial
temperature range make installation easy
Operating temperature range
Applications and Description in the field, without a cabinet. However,
(-20C to + 50C) an installation in direct sunlight is not
The FOCUS GSM modem can be
Autonomous or external power advised.
connected to an electronic device such as
supply an Actaris converter or data logger, in an
The internal antenna can be replaced
IP 66 enclosure hazardous area, through a RS232 serial
with an external one, in case of bad
port. The FOCUS manages time windows
RS232 serial port reception in the installation area. The
on which the terminal GSM modem is
Optical port for local antenna cable with the MCX connector
activated. The converter or the data logger
is inserted into the FOCUS through a
configuration can be reached during this time windows
PG7 gland.
by a remote reading software. This function
allows a frequent periodical reading, but
also an important autonomy. The life time The optical port of the FOCUS is used
of the internal battery is 3 years with a for the configuration, but is also possible
weekly reading and a 30 mn time win- to configure the FOCUS remotely, via the
dow per week. modem.
Focus GSM
Dimensions Technical specifications
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206 Approval Ex approval for safe area installation and conncection with a device in
hazardous area. Approval LCIE 02.E6041X
No external Ex barriers required
Environment Operating temperature range :- 20C to + 50C
42
145
IP 66 Enclosure
4 holes Antenna Internal or external
59
5,2
Power supply Autonomous or external:
28 20 Autonomous : lithium batteray type ; typical 3 years autonomy with a
weekly reading
External power : through a specific intrinsic safe supply module
86
Features Automatic reset in case of communication error
49
Battery alarm output
. 2 barriers for pulse retransmission from hazardous area to
non-intrinsically safe devices in safe area
RS 232 serial port
Optical port for local configuration
25
Configuration
HAZARDOUS AREA SAFE AREA
GSM Network
2 pulse outputs
The FOCUS can also be used with other third party remote reading software.
Actaris SAS.
Rue des temps Modernes - BP 23
86361 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Cedex - France tel +33 (0) 5 49 62 70 00
For more information, www.actaris.com fax +33 (0) 5 49 62 70 89