STYLITIS-101

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STYLITIS-101

• Advanced, portable data acquisition system
  covering a wide range of measurement and
  recording needs

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1. MAIN FEATURES

• 27 channels, and specifically
• 6 Counter Channels (types SIN, TTL or REED).
• 18 Analog Channels Voltage and current output
  sensors with various programmable gains are
  supported. Every 3 channels, one plug-in module
  defines the type of 2 differential and 1
  single-ended channel.
• 3 Digital Channels (state inputs 1/0, TTL level,
  1 bit each).
• Sampling once per second.
• Math statistics (Average, Min, Max, Sdv) recorded
  per interval (from 1 min to 1 hour).
• Capability to record in time series (separate
  frequency for each channel-up to 32 Hz).
• Recording in internal memory of 512KB (buffer) or
  in Removable Compact Flash Cards (up to 2GB) for
  practically unlimited data storage.
• 1 serial communication port (DCE).
• Outputs
• 06 programmable Voltage (up to 5V each, at 100mA
  total) or Current excitation (up to 5mA each),
  according to the analog plug-in module.
• 3 fixed 5V (at 10 mA total), for counter supply.

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2. PHYSICAL FORM

• Stylitis-101 features
• Control
• LCD display and 16-key numeric keyboard local,
  full operation except data download.
• Total control and more user friendly operation
  via our Stylitis Explorer software.
• Serial Port/Communication 1 serial communication
  port (DCE), suitable for
• Local Operation, by connecting it to a PC
• Remote operation, by connecting it to an external
  GSM modem or to a Sym-o-net modem (Symmetrons
  modem for GPRS operation and encrypted data
  emailing).
• Internet/LAN operation, by connecting it to an
  external Serial-to-Ethernet Adaptor.
• ENCLOSURE ??65 sealed.
• DIMENSIONS 31 x 21,5 x 17,5cm, WEIGHT 4kg.
• INPUT CONNECTORS Removable screw terminal strips
  on right side.

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3. COMPATIBLE MEASUREMENTS AND SENSORS

• Input channels supported
• Counters. Type SIN, 40 (SIN with filter, TTL or
  REED)
• Analog Voltage Inputs with programmable gain.
  Sensors supported Unipolar 05mV to 050V and
  Bipolar 5mV to 50V
• Analog Current Inputs with programmable
  gain.Sensors supported Unipolar 00.025mA to
  025mA and Bipolar 0.025mA to 0.025mA
• Digital Inputs. (TTL, 1 bit each)
• Some indicative measurements and related sensors
  are
• Wind Speed and Direction (Anemometers and Wind
  Vanes).
• Vertical Wind Speed (Propeller anemometers)
• Temperature and Humidity (Thermometers,
  Hygrometers and Thermo-hygrometers)
• Barometric Pressure (Barometers)
• Solar Radiation (Pyranometers)
• Water Depth and pH (Water Depth and pH sensors)
• Active Energy (Single phase and 3-phase)
• AC and DC Voltage and Current (AC and DC Current
  and Voltage meters)
• and many more

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4. COMMUNICATION METHODS

• Communication with Stylitis-101 can be achieved
  in various ways
• The datalogger can be used
• On its own, for local operation
• With a serial-to-Ethernet adaptor, connected to
  its serial port, for LAN/ internet operation
• With various types of modems, connected to its
  serial port, for remote operation
• The communication methods are presented more
  analytically in the next chapters

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5. LOCAL AND ETHERNET OPERATION

• Locally
• 
  RS-232
• Via Ethernet (local network or the internet)
• RS-232
• (An ADSL connection is required only for
  connections to the internet)

Stylitis-101
LAN/ internet
Serial-to-Ethernet
ADSL Router
Stylitis-101
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6. GSM/GPRS OPERATION

• Via a GSM data call
• RS-232
  
  RS-232
• Via GPRS, using a cheap Dynamic IP SIM Card (via
  Diameson Server)
• RS-232
  
  
  Virtual COM
• (Diameson Gateway is Symmetrons software server
  connecting all dynamic IP SIM devices)
• (Sym-o-net is Symmetrons GPRS modem, with the
  extra capability to send encrypted data emails
  from the logger)
• 3. Via GPRS, using a static IP SIM Card
• RS-232
  
  
  Virtual COM

GSM Network
Stylitis-101
GSM modem
GSM modem
GPRS Network
Diameson Gateway
Sym-o-net modem
Internet
Stylitis-101
GPRS Network
Internet
Sym-o-net modem
Stylitis-101
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7. REMOTE OPERATION WITHOUT A SIM CARD

• Via Satellite
• RS-232
  
  RS-232
• Via RF Modems.
• RS-232
  
  RS-232
• (Access one or more loggers without a SIM card
  within a limited distance-usually a few km)

Iridium modem
Iridium modem
Stylitis-101
Radio Modem
Radio Modem
Stylitis-101
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8. STYLITIS EXPLORER SOFTWARE

• Stylitis Explorer is Stylitis-101s free
  operating software. Via Stylitis Explorer you
  can
• Create Site folders and Connections. Each
  datalogger has its unique folder, while multiple
  (different types of) connections can be created
  for the logger. The different connection types
  correspond to the communication methods,
  discussed before.
• Modify its Setup Channel parameters, recording
  interval, GPRS settings, etc.
• Specifically, channel parameters can be set in 3
  ways manually via a virtual keyboard (same
  buttons and appearance as the real one), manually
  via a more user friendly interface (Easy Setup)
  or automatically (via Easy Setup again), by
  selecting a specific sensor from Stylitis
  Explorers sensor library
• View the loggers status Instant parameters,
  such as the current file, the recording time
  remaining, etc.
• View the instant channel values.
• Enable/ disable data acquisition to create data
  files, stored in the removable Compact Flash card
  (up to 2 GB). Files are not stored in the 512KB
  internal memory (buffer) when acquisition is
  disabled.
• Download data files, which are stored in the
  Compact Flash card, or the current file of the
  buffer, in compressed form. They are stored and
  decompressed automatically in the site folder, to
  be viewed via a text editor. From the Compact
  Flash you can download the recent file (a new
  file begins), the cards directory (to speculate
  the files size, number, start and end date), or
  a previous file.
• Adjust the settings of Sym-o-net modem, for GPRS
  connections and encrypted data emails.
• View an Online plot of the channel values. All
  samples are plotted (every second).
• Manage the downloaded data files offline.
• For single data files view the channels plot
  and statistics, apply new Slope and Offset values
  in retrospect
• For a folders files check the integrity of the
  files (check for missing or duplicate records or
  if the interval is the same for all files) and
  view the data availability within the months and
  years.

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9. STYLITIS EXPLORER SCREEN SHOTS

• Online
  plot
  
  Data file plot

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10. AUTOCONNECT SOFTWARE

• As stated before, data files can be downloaded
  manually, via Stylitis Explorer, via any
  connection.
• However, data download, along with other actions
  as well, can be preformed automatically, in a
  regular basis, via the additional free software
  AutoConnect.
• The datalogger can perform a different action
  each weekday
• Download Data The current data file, either from
  the buffer or from theCompact Flash. There is an
  option to clear the buffer in the end or not.
• Download Status Instant parameters, such as the
  current file, the recording time remaining, etc.
• Download Display. Get the instant channel values.
• Update Captum. Captum is a free service to
  present real-time and historical data of
  Symmetron data loggers on the World Wide Web.
• 
  
  
  Captum Plot
• The selected action of a weekday can be performed
  once a day at a specific selected time, or
  infinite connections can be made that weekday
  every as many minutes as you wish.
• Besides editing the auto connections (like in
  Stylitis Explorer) via AutoConnects interface,
  you can
• View a list of all your automatic connections and
  execute one or more manually.
• Check each connections latest status, ie if it
  succeeded, or failed and why.
• View the date and time of last connection and
  last successful download for each one.

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11. MAIN APPLICATIONS AND CONCLUSION

• Stylitis-101 could be used in
• Electrical Measurements.
• Wind energy assessment.
• Solar plant monitoring.
• Weather stations.
• Tank level monitoring.
• and many more
• Summing up, its main advantages are
• Specialized in wind and solar measurements.
• Covers most needs with 6 counters, 18 analog
  channels and 3 digital ones.
• Variety of sensor types supported
• Variety of gains
• Programmable voltage and current excitation
  outputs
• Unipolar and Bipolar output sensors supported.
• Capability to record in time series (separate
  frequency for each channel-up to 32 Hz).
• Variety of communication methods.

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about Symmetron

• Our company was founded in 1989 by experienced
  engineers and evolved as a major manufacturer of
  dataloggers and supplier of measurement
  equipment. Symmetron is certified according to
  the ISO9001 quality system and we are proud to
  have deployed thousands of measurement systems
  worldwide.
• Address
• 1, Antikythiron Street
• 153 44 Gerakas
• Greece tel [phone]fax [phone]
  email info_at_symmetron.grwww.symmetron.gr