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XML
Based Serial I/O Server
The XML1000 I/O
Server is the newest member of the Simple Com Tools M2M hardware
family. Rugged and compact, this XML-based hardware appliance
monitors 20
points of I/O locally allowing monitor and control using XML as the
communications protocol.
Flexibility
Designed to serve as both a partner to the COM1000 or as a stand-alone
device, the XML1000 is also an important device servicing the M2M
market. Simplistic in both its design and feature set, the XML1000
serves a virtually un-addressed niche in the M2M market – the low-cost
standards-based, open-source, hardware appliance for capturing I/O
events. With a RS232 DB9 port for the physical interface, the XML1000
Serial I/O server allows for a network agnostic communications
transport of your XML data. Communicating with the XML1000 can be done
over serial links,
leased-lines, dialup, or via TCP/IP using IP-to-Ethernet device
servers or numerous types of private radio and 3G cellular modems.
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Example
of the intuitive XML interface
provided by the XML1000
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Example
of the intuitive XML1000
Configurartion Utilty
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Click on text to
display the complete XML file
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Example of the XML 1000 interface
when using Hyperterminal
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Example of the XML 1000 interface
when using Internet Explorer
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Integration with SCADA applications
XML (Extensible
Markup Language) is a simple, flexible text format
similar to HTML. Originally designed to meet the challenges of
electronic publishing and electronic data exchange requirements, XML is
now also playing an increasingly important role in the exchange of a
wide variety of data on the Web, including Telemetry, SCADA, and M2M
applications. Since
the XML1000 I/O server presents I/O data in an open format, it is
easily integrated into existing SCADA, telemetry, or meter reading
applications. Applications configured to read I/O from the XML1000 can
post the data to a local or remote database, or expose the data points
to industrial automation and SCADA client applications using automation
industry standard protocols, such as OPC and DDE.
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Here are just a few of the benefits of using XML to manage data:
Simplicity
Information coded in XML is easy to read and understand, plus it can be
processed easily by computers.
Extensibility
There is no fixed set of tags. New tags can be created as they are
needed.
Open
Standard
XML has quite a few benefits when it comes to deployment in M2M
applications. First, XML is a standard, simple, self-describing way of
presenting data. That means the content can be processed with
relatively little development effort, and exchanged across diverse
hardware, operating systems, and applications and can be used with a
wide range of development tools and utilities.
Vendor
Neutrality
XML is vendor neutral, which means by using XML in communications
protocols, and managing their data in XML formats, companies can
maximize the lifetime of their investment and enjoy flexibility in the
choices they will be able to make in future products and solutions.
Separation
of the content from the presentation
XML tags describe meaning of the data and not the presentation. This
allows the presentation of the data to be changed without touching the
original data. Making it easy to create innumerable variations of
querying or presenting the same data.
Extensive
Support
There are a number of companies that have extensive support for XML,
including companies such as Software AG, IBM, Sun, Microsoft, Netscape,
DataChannel, SAP and many others. In addition, both Microsoft's and
Netscape's Web browsers support XML, and Microsoft now uses XML as the
data exchange format for Microsoft Office.
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Support
for AT Commands
To
facilitate the integration of the XML1000 with applications or devices
that do not have the ability to format or parse XML data, the XML1000
also supports a set of AT Commands in a format similar to traditional
Hayes-compatible AT Commands. However, because the device is not a
modem, the similarities are modest. But anyone familiar with using AT
Commands will feel quite comfortable using the device in this manner.
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Specifications
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Configuration
Terminal Interface
AT Commands
XML Formatted Commands
MS Windows® Utility
Supported Applications
Terminal Applications
Hyperterminal
ProComm
Tera term
Web Browsers
Chimera 0.5 or later
Firefox 1.5 or later
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Netscape 7.1 or later
Opera 8.50 or later
Protocols
ASCII Text AT Commands
ASCII Text XML Commands
Reporting Methods
Poll using XML
Poll using AT
Commands
Report By
Exception (XML Only)
Inputs
(8) Digital Inputs
(8) Analog Inputs
(2) Analog Outputs
(2) Relay Outputs
Serial Interface
(1) RS232 DB9F DTE
Baud: 1200 – 115200 bps
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Data Bits: 8
Flow Control: None
LEDs
Power
Flashes during TX/RX
Real-Time
Clock
No
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Physical Dimensions
(H x W x D)
.95” x 4.38” x 4.41”
Weight
~ 1 lb
Enclosure Material
18 GA CRS
Environmental
Operating Temp
- 40° to +85° C
Humidity
5–95% Non-condensing
Digital Input Specs
(8) Dry Contact Inputs
5VDC sourcing digital inputs
(internal 1KOhm resistor )
<1.5V Close; >3.5V Open
- or -
(8) Opto Isolated inputs
0-30VDC Input
Analog Input Specs
(8) Analog Inputs
(0-5VDC, 0-30VDC or 4-20mA)
Resolution: 10-bit
Accuracy:
± 0.03 % of FS @ 25°C
± 0.15 % of FS @ -40 -+85°C
Relay Output Specs
(1) Relay Output
120VAC/1A and 24VDC/2A
Power Requirements
Power Input: 9-30VDC
Typical Use: 35mA @ 12VDC
80mA @ 12VDC,
with 1 Relay Energized
120mA @ 12VDC,
with 2 Relays Energized
Add 50 mA @ 12VDC.
per 5V Max Analog Output
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