Looking for a analog/digital terminal server with lots of inputs

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The discussion centers on the need for an affordable analog/digital terminal server solution to monitor over 90 sensors across multiple buildings. The user is specifically looking for alternatives to the Perle Ethernet IO Device Server due to high costs associated with purchasing thousands of units. The communication protocols mentioned include TCP/IP and RS232, which are essential for integrating various sensors such as thermostats, HVAC units, and generators. Recommendations include exploring offerings from Open Systems Products for more cost-effective network sensor solutions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols
  • Familiarity with RS232 serial communication
  • Knowledge of sensor types, including analog and digital sensors
  • Experience with building monitoring systems
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  • Research cost-effective alternatives to the Perle Ethernet IO Device Server
  • Explore Open Systems Products' network sensor solutions
  • Investigate the integration of HVAC monitoring systems with IoT platforms
  • Learn about the configuration of TCP/IP and RS232 for sensor data transmission
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This discussion is beneficial for system integrators, building automation engineers, and anyone involved in monitoring and managing sensor networks across multiple locations.

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I'm setting up a system to monitor lots of different sensors in a building (90+). lots of them are analog and lots of them are digital. It is going to a different system in each building(lots of buildings).

I need to read in thermostats, HVAC unit monitoring, Generators, etc...

I am looking for something similar to what I found here:
http://www.perle.com/products/Ethernet-IO-Device-Server.shtml"

but it would be too expensive to buy thousands of these. THOUGHTS?

The information can be sent via tcp/ip, rs232 or something similar
 
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rfassbi2 said:
I'm setting up a system to monitor lots of different sensors in a building (90+). lots of them are analog and lots of them are digital. It is going to a different system in each building(lots of buildings).

I need to read in thermostats, HVAC unit monitoring, Generators, etc...

I am looking for something similar to what I found here:
http://www.perle.com/products/Ethernet-IO-Device-Server.shtml"

but it would be too expensive to buy thousands of these. THOUGHTS?

The information can be sent via tcp/ip, rs232 or something similar

You can check out the module and network offerings here:

http://www.opensystemsproducts.com/MODERN/index.asp?FSCat=15&url=IND&iFromFeatured=1

They carry a number of network sensor solutions.

[Full Disclosure] They carry some of the products that my company helps to design [/Full Disclosure]
 
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