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FOCUS+
GSM/GPRS Smart Modem
FOCUS+ is an autonomous industrial radio modem designed for remote reading of electronic
devices used in the gas industry.
Compact, reliable and intrinsically safe, it can be linked directly to an Itron converter or data
logger with data being collected through our Supervisor+ software, using the Windows
environment.
Description
FOCUS+ can be connected to an electronic
device such as Itron CORUS converter or data
loggers installed in a hazardous area, through
a serial port that can be configured as RS-232
or RS-485.
FOCUS+ manages “time windows” during
which the GSM/GPRS terminal modem is
activated.
The converter or the data logger is called by
remote reading software within these “time
windows”. This function not only allows
frequent periodical readings but also provides
an important autonomy.
When FOCUS+ is used in standard
environmental and communication conditions,
the internal battery life-time is 3 years in GSM
mode and 5-years in GPRS mode. When the
battery life time is lower than 5% of its
nominal value, an alarm is activated and can
be re-transmitted by SMS.
> ALIS200 external power supply module
can provide a solution with a permanently
active modem (without “time windows”).
> The IP65 enclosure and the extended
temperature range allow FOCUS+ to be
installed in industrial conditions.
> The user-friendly interface (graphic
display and keypad) provides a very quick
and simple commissioning in the field.
> The internal antenna can be replaced for
an external one, in case of poor reception
level in the installation area.
> The optical port of FOCUS+ is used for
advanced configuration, but it is also
possible to manage configuration
remotely, via the modem.
> FOCUS+ also features 4 digital inputs for
remote alarm management (SMS alarm
transmission).
> The serial port handles Modbus TCP to
Modbus RTU conversion to simply
interface with CORUS
Technical Specifications
> Autonomous modem for transparent
data transmission through CSD
(GSM data) and GPRS (pull mode fixed and dynamic IP addresses)
> Ex approval for safe area
installation and connection to a
device in hazardous area
> Large integrated graphic display
and 5-keys keypad
> Industrial operating temperature
range (-20°C to +55°C)
> Autonomous or external power supply
> IP65 enclosure
> Serial port RS232 / RS485
> Optical port for local advanced
configuration
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Approval
Environment
Antenna
Power supply
Features
- Ex approval for safe area installation and connection with a device in hazardous area.
Approval: II(1)G [Ex ia] IIA/IIB/IIC N° LCIE08ATEX 6058X
- No external “Ex” barriers required
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to +55°C
- IP 65 enclosure
- Internal or external
- Autonomous on internal lithium battery (typical autonomy of 3 years in GSM mode
and 5 years in GPRS mode)
- External through ALIS200, intrinsically safe supply module
- GSM/GPRS modem for transparent data transmission through CSD (GSM data)
and GPRS (pull mode – fixed and dynamic IP addresses)
- Graphic display and 5-keys keypad for easy configuration in the field
- Serial port RS-232 / RS-485 handling Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU conversion
- Battery alarm management
- 4 digital inputs for alarm retransmission via SMS
- Optical port for local advanced configuration
Configuration
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SAFE AREA
59
145
42
HAZARDOUS AREA
Dimensions
CORUS
FOCUS+
RS-232 or RS-485
GSM or GPRS
network
SUPERVISOR+
4 holes
Ø 5.2
28
20
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FOCUS+ can also be used with other third party remote reading software.
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About Itron Inc.
Itron Inc. is a leading technology provider to the global energy and water industries. Our company is the world’s leading provider of metering, data collection and utility software solutions,
with nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Our products include electricity, gas and water meters, data collection
and communication systems, including automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); meter data management and related software applications; as well
as project management, installation, and consulting services. To know more, start here: www.itron.com
For more information, contact your local sales representative or agency.
Itron France
Rue des Temps Modernes - BP 23
86361 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Cedex
France
Phone: +33 (0)5 49 62 70 00
Fax: +33 (0)5 49 62 70 89
www.itron.com
© Copyright 2009, Itron. All Rights Reserved. - Itron reserves the right to change these specifications without prior notice.
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