Multichannel datalogger with Linux TMF500
- Manufacturer: Nesa
- Category: Data Logger, INSTRUMENTATION
The NESA TMF500 is a high-performance (24-bit resolution) Linux multi-channel concentrator datalogger with a programmable terminal of up to 160 configurable I/Os, a 32-bit RISC processor with a multitasking Embedded Linux operating system, a 24×2 LCD display, a keyboard, and an integrated web server.
Analog inputs Pt100 / 0-2Vdc / 4-20mA: 4-16 24-bit and 4 12-bit; 5-48 digital inputs in frequency (max. 1000Hz) or status (On/Off); 1-100 serial inputs and 1-100 ZigBee wireless inputs; 4 analog 12-bit, 0-2Vdc outputs, and 4-48 open collector digital outputs (50V, 200mA). Communication with 2 RS232 / RS485 / SDI-12 (up to 6 configurable), 2 USB Host and 10/100Mb Ethernet LAN. Internal memory from 32MB and USB memory from 2GB to 4GB. Operating temperature -40 to +70 °C and weight 700g.
Key points
- Analog inputs Pt100 / 0÷2Vdc / 4÷20mA: 4÷16 of 24 bit (with C116 Exp.) and 4 of 12 bit; 5÷48 digital inputs in frequency (max. 1000Hz) or in state (On/Off) with C118 Exp.
- 1÷100 serial inputs via RS485, SDI-12, RS232 and 1÷100 wireless inputs via ZigBee (ZBC radio module)
- 4 analog 12-bit outputs, 0÷2Vdc; 4÷48 open collector digital outputs (50V, 200mA) with C118
- 2 RS232 / RS485 / SDI-12 (up to 6 configurable), 2 USB Host and 10/100Mb Ethernet LAN
- Internal memory from 32MB; external USB memory of 2GB ÷ 4GB; 24×2 LCD display and keyboard
- Power supply 10.8 ÷ 15Vdc from battery, 10.5 ÷ 21Vdc from solar panel or wind generator, or 24Vac, 110Vac, 220Vac with external transformer
- Modbus RTU & TCP, SDI-12, TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, NTP, Telnet, and SMTP protocols; ASCII, AES encrypted, Synop, Metar, and Speci data formats
- Operating temperature -40 ÷ +70 °C; 177x118x60mm; 700g; EC
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TMF500?
A high-performance Linux-based multi-channel concentrator datalogger (24-bit resolution), with a programmable terminal with up to 160 configurable I/Os, a 32-bit RISC processor, and an integrated web server.
What are its inputs and outputs?
Analog inputs Pt100 / 0÷2Vdc / 4÷20mA, 4÷16 24-bit and 4 12-bit; 5÷48 digital inputs in frequency (max. 1000Hz) or in state (On/Off); 1÷100 serial inputs and 1÷100 ZigBee wireless inputs; 4 analog outputs 12-bit, 0÷2Vdc; 4÷48 open collector digital outputs (50V, 200mA).
What communication ports does it include?
2 RS232 / RS485 / SDI-12 (up to 6 configurable), 2 USB Host and 1 10/100Mb Ethernet LAN.
What kind of memory does he have?
Internal data memory from 32MB and external USB memory (pen-drive) of 2GB ÷ 4GB.
How does it feed?
10.8 ÷ 15Vdc from battery, 10.5 ÷ 21Vdc from solar panel or wind generator, or 24Vac, 110Vac, 220Vac with external transformer.
What is the operating temperature?
-40 to +70 °C.
How do I order it?
Two groups: Device (TMF500) and Accessories (x.M2ch, Relay, C116, x.C118, ZBC). Manufacturer's example: TMF500 · C116.
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Entrances and exits | |
| Product type | High-performance multi-channel Linux datalogger |
| Technology | 32-bit RISC processor with onboard Embedded Linux operating system |
| Resolution | 24 bit |
| Terminal | Programmable, up to 160 configurable I/O |
| Analog input signals | Pt100 / 0÷2Vdc / 4÷20mA |
| 24 bit analog inputs | 4÷16 (V max. 0÷2Vdc; I 4÷20mA), with C116 Exp. |
| 12 bit analog inputs | 4 (V max. 0÷2Vdc; I 4÷20mA) |
| Digital tickets | 5÷48, in frequency (max. 1000Hz) or in state (On/Off), with C118 Exp. |
| Configurable serial inputs | 1÷100 via RS485, SDI-12, RS232 |
| Configurable wireless inputs | 1÷100 via ZigBee (ZBC radio module) |
| Programmable analog outputs | 4 of 12 bit, 0÷2Vdc |
| Digital outputs | 4÷48 open collector for relay control, with C118 |
| Maximum voltage of digital outputs | 50V |
| Maximum current of the digital outputs | 200mA |
| Communication, memory and interface | |
| Serial ports | 2 RS232 / RS485 / SDI-12 (up to 6 configurable) |
| USB Host Ports | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN port | 1, 10/100Mb |
| RS485 | Isolated to 3kVA |
| Interface with wireless sensors | ZigBee technology |
| Network of data loggers | Via TCP-IP, with other dataloggers of the same series |
| Local operator interface | 24×2 LCD display and keyboard |
| Internal data memory | From 32MB |
| External data storage | USB memory (pen-drive) of 2GB ÷ 4GB |
| External USB memory temperature | -40°C ÷ +60°C |
| Watch and protections | |
| Clock | Quartz sensor, with automatic updates via NTP or GPS |
| Watchdog | 3 levels (1 hardware and 2 software), CPU hardware reset |
| Protections | Internal protection against short circuits and indirect discharges |
| Programming, protocols and data | |
| Programming and television programming | Locally, via LAN network and remotely via modem, GPRS, GSM, wireless, satellite, FTP, radio |
| Supported protocols | Modbus RTU & Tcp, SDI-12, TCP-IP, http, Ftp, Ntp, Telnet, Smtp |
| Data format | ASCII text file, AES encrypted, Synop, Metar, Speci |
| Onboard web server | |
| Web server | Integrated |
| Instant data | On the datalogger display or on the onboard server's web page, in table and graph format with real-time plotting |
| Access to configuration, management, and data download | Standard Internet browser, protected with username and password |
| Esporta-Web web application | Generates, from the raw ASCII file, a tabular report in an Excel-compatible format |
| Food and environment | |
| Battery powered | 10.8 ÷ 15Vdc |
| Powered by solar panel or wind generator | 10.5 ÷ 21Vdc |
| Power supply with external transformer | 24Vac, 110Vac, 220Vac |
| Power consumption in operation | < 1W |
| Power consumption under standard operating conditions | < 0.2W |
| Power consumption under standby conditions | < 0.05W |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
| Dimensions | 177x118x60mm |
| Weight | 700g |
| Regulatory compliance | EC |
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