HWg-GSM Thermometer with E-mail (GPRS) and SMS alerts (Model: Ares12 / 14)

Ares collects and records data from connected sensors. Stored values can be sent to any system. Values outside of a specified range trigger an e-mail (over GPRS) or a text message (SMS) to multiple recipients. Ares12 differs from HWg-Ares14 in the number of supported 1-Wire UNI sensors. Both versions include two digital (dry contact) inputs and support temperature, humidity, illumination, voltage and other 1-Wire UNI sensors. Measured data can be natively imported into HWg-PDMS, a Windows application. Data can be sent directly to a server, or attached to a periodic e-mail report.  Internal battery can supply power to HWg-Ares12 and its connected sensors for several hours. Comfortable configuration over USB simplifies installation of the unit. Remote firmware upgrade (FOTA) capability simplifies management of large-scale installations with hundreds of devices. The “HWg-Ares12 Tset” quick start set contains a temperature sensor, an universal power adapter and an external antenna. Whenever a power outage or a sensor value outside of a specified range is detected, Ares12 rings a specified number and sends a customizable e-mail or text message. HWg-Ares is ready for data transfer over IP (GPRS) to third-party systems. Ares12 cooperates with the SensDesk web portal. A special driver is needed for connecting to a NMS. HW group is working on a “HWg-Push driver for Nagios” to connect LAN and GSM sensors.

Ares-12 photo 1   Ares-12 photo 2   Ares-12 photo 3 Mount brackets 1   Mount brackets 2   Mount brackets 3 Ares-14 photo 1   Ares-14 photo 2   Ares-14 photo 3

Internal battery	Digital inputs	1-Wire UNI sensors	Logger	SMS alerts	Email alerts (GPRS)	HWg Push (GPRS)
HWg-Ares12		2	3
HWg-Ares14		2	14

Applications and usage examples

• GPRS monitoring of a server room without connecting to the local LAN
• Diesel generators – environment and status monitoring
• Back-up power supply systems

• ATM (Automatic Teller Machines) environment monitoring
• Cooling systems and coolers
• Antennas and microwave links
• Technology along roads, highways, or railroad tracks
• Road surface or railroad track temperature and status
• Temperature and displacement of structures
• Storages of food or materials
• Art exhibits and depositories
• Agricultural production premises (greenhouses, granaries, etc.)
• Electricity distribution networks (transformer stations, lines)
• Water source monitoring, including technical equipment status
• Monitoring of appliances with consumable, refillable content (vending machines for coffee, sandwiches or drinks, massage chairs, …) 

Basic features

• GSM/GPRS: Quad-Band 850/900 / 1800/1900 MHz – SMA antenna connector
• Configuration: Over USB, configuration utility on a “Mass storage” drive, no need to install
  • FW upgrade: Over USB, or FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) over GPRS
• Power: 9–30 VDC / 0.5 A external power
  • Internal battery: Powers the device + sensors for 3–8 hours (depending on sensors)
  • Battery life: 5 to 12 years (depending on type, usage, and operating temperatures)
• Flash log: 2 Mb / 170.000 records (e.g. 3 sensors @ 5 mins = 200 days)
• DI (Digital Inputs): 2x DI (for dry contact status detectors), pulse counter (S0 pulses)
• Sensors: 2xRJ11 for 1-Wire UNI

• HWg-Ares12: Supports 3 sensors
• HWg-Ares14: Supports 14 sensors

• Diagnostics: External power detection, battery status [%]
• Alarm alerts : Email, HWg-Push, SMS
• SMS + ring upon alert: Supported
• Protocols: SMTP, NTP, HWg Push (http)
  • Authentication: STARTTLS (Google SMTP)
• SMS communication: Basic control with status information
• Remote configuration: Web interface, tab „AresConf“ in the SensDesk.com portal.
• Roaming: Avoids GPRS communication while roaming away from the home GSM network
• Mechanical: 76 x 93 x 28 mm, wall-mountable, fits on a DIN rail
   
• Support for programmers: HWg SDK
• Mobile application for data overview: Android and iPhone (via SensDesk.com)
• Supported software
  • HWg-PDMS: Logging, export to MS Excel, reports
  • HWg-Push Nagios plugin
  • SensDesk.com public online portal




First steps with GSM/GPRS thermometer Ares 12 set

Ares: Environment monitoring over GSM/GPRS


• HWg-Ares is a telemetry device suitable for integration with third-party central/portal solutions.
• With the HWg-PDMS software, Ares can offer an instantly usable data collection solution.
  Data outputs include logs+MS Excel analysis or a XML database.
• Data collection over GSM with Ares can be combined with other IP sensors by HW group (Poseidon, Damocles, HWg-STE, HWg-PWR, and more).
• Ares supports the same RJ11 sensors as the Poseidon family.
• SMS notification of up to 5 recipients is advantageous for simple applications.
  Text messages can be customized with macros.
• Sensor or device status can be requested by texting or calling the device.
• Configuration software needs no installation. Simply run the Windows application from the USB drive that appears after connecting Ares to an USB port.
• The internal battery enables alerting to failed/restored power supply. Suitable for monitoring UPS and back-up generators.
• Roaming functions reduce data costs outside of the home GSM network. Suitable for automotive or marine applications.

Data collection over e-mail



Data collection over HWg-Push to the SensDesk portal



Remote telco site monitoring



PDMS – Monitoring software

HWg-PDMS periodically collects input states and sensor values from Ares units connected over GSM/GPRS and other Poseidon, Damocles and HWg-STE units connected over IP. Measured data are periodically stored into a database and exported as MS Excel reports.

• Registered version is free of charge for three sensors.
• Data are collected over IP (using http and the device IP address / by e-mail)
• Data collection runs in the background as a Windows service
• Graphical overview of the collected data
• Simple export to MS Excel (runs periodically in the background)

How to connect Ares to PDMS

• 1) E-MAIL: Through the email interface. Ares sends e-mails to a dedicated mailbox, PDMS periodically downloads them from there.
  PDMS processes e-mails with attached LOG files as well as alert messages.
• 2) HWg-Push: HWg-PDMS is installed on a server with a public IP address. Ares periodically sends data from connected sensors over HTTP.