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King Pigeon S27x GSM 3G M2M RTU User Manual
S27x GSM 3G M2M RTU is a multi-I/O port remote terminal unit that can be used for various applications, such as BTS monitoring, remote data acquisition, telemetry, access control, ATM, generator monitoring, Pump station monitoring, weather satiation monitoring and more. It supports voice communication, SMS, GPRS, 3G and RJ45 LAN IP communications and integrates with SCADA, DCS or HMI.
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GSM 3G
IOT M2M
Solution
GSM 3G M2M RTU
User Manual
Ver 1.0
S27x
Date Issued: 2015-04-20
All rights reserved by
King Pigeon Comm.Co.,Limited.
www.GSM-M2M.com
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Table of contents
1. Brief introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2. Safety Directions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3. Physical Layout ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
4. Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
5. SMS commands & APP-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
6. Communication Protocol--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
7. Registers Assignment Table----------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
8. Upgrade Firmware ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
9. Warranty -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
This handbook has been designed as a guide to the installation and operation of RTU S27x.
Statements contained in the handbook are general guidelines only and in no way are designed to supersede the instructions contained with other products.
We recommend that the advice of a registered electrician be sought before any Installation work commences.
King Pigeon Communication.Co.,Limited. its employees and distributors, accept no liability for any loss or damage including consequential damage due to reliance on any material contained in this handbook.
King Pigeon Communication.Co.,Limited. its employees and distributors, accept no liability for GSM Network upgrading or SIMCard upgrading due to the technology specifications contained in this handbook.
Model GSM/3G Precision DIN AIN DO Register Record
S270
V 12bit 2 2 2 X 1000
Port
USB
S271
S272
V
V
12bit
12bit
4
8
4
6
4
4
X
X
1000
TF Card
USB/RS232/RS485
S273
V 12bit 8 6 4 64 TF Card
S275
Notice
V 16bit 8 6 4 64 TF Card USB/RS232/RS485/RJ45
1. For 3G Version, the model should plus C or W, C stands for inbuilt module is CDMA2000. W stands for inbuilt module is WCDMA;
2. All of them support 1 temperature and 1 humidity inputs for environment monitoring.
3. The standard package:
1x RTU, 1x GSM Antenna, 1x AC/DC Adaptor,1x Android APP, 1x PC Configuration Software,
1x USB cable, 1x User Manual, 1x Backup battery inside, 1x TF card inside, Terminals for Connection.
4. The standard package not includes: SIMCard , Temperature+Humidity sensor TH100
Warning Tips:
This User manual is for S275, for other models please refer to this user manual and note abovementioned differences.
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1. Brief Introduction
The GSM 3G M2M RTU inbuilts ARM® Cortex™ 32 Bit RISC Core, 168 MHz inside, RTOS system. It is a multi
I/O port remote terminal unit, through the RS232/485 port can extend up to 64 additional I/O or connect intelligent meters or PLC. It is special for BTS monitoring, remote data acquisition, telemetry, BTS monitoring, access control, ATM, generator monitoring, Pump station monitoring, weather satiation monitoring and other applications. It supports voice communication, SMS, GPRS, 3G and RJ45 LAN IP communications.
The GSM 3G M2M RTU can be used as remote access control. The authorized users can open the gate or turn on the machine with a free charge call at specified time.
The GSM 3G M2M RTU supports Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/UDP protocol, transparent data transmission over GPRS/3G, RS232, RS485, RJ45, performs as Modbus Master or Modbus Slave. It can integrate into present SCADA or DCS or HMI directly.
The GSM 3G M2M RTU can be used as Modbus RTU SMS Alert Alarm, when the data acquisition from
RS232/485 exceeds threshold value, it also can send pre-definition SMS to users.
The GSM 3G M2M RTU can be used as:
A Switch with SMS Remote Control. SMS texts for switching particular terminals on/off are configurable.
A Modbus RTU SMS Alarm. It can be used as Modbus RTU SMS Alarm, when the data/value acquisition from RS232/485 exceed the threshold, it can send SMS to alert the users immediately.
A Timer-Switch which can be activated automatically. It can be used as preset time when the GSM
3G M2M RTU need work and when it needn‘t work.
An Access Control unit. Up to 10 tel. numbers can be authorized for dial to access control and open the electricity door directly with free charge.
An automation system. Each input can link to output actions, this is very useful when the temperature upto appointed value, need switch on the air-conditioning immediately, or when water overflow and need switch on the dryer, or when somebody broken into the door or windows need to start the CCTV and
Siren.
A SMS reporter. The GSM 3G M2M RTU can setup daily automatically report its current status to users.
A SMS Alarm Controller. The IO activations or deactivations can be reported by SMS and optionally confirmed by phone calls. Each input can have its own message texts and the message can be programmed by users.
A Pulse Counter. The digital inputs can be used as the pulse counter, the user can setup both of interval value activated alarm and total value activated alarm.
A Data Logger. The unit can save the all of the acquisition data in internal memory storage and upload to internet by GPRS /3G/RJ45/RS232/RS485 network according to schedue, no distance limitation.
A Wireless Data Acquisition to SCADA or HMI or Monitoring Center. The unit can acquisition the varity data(E.g.: Pressure, Level, Current, Voltage, digital input status, pulse counter, digital relay output status, temperature value, humidity value and other) and upload to the SCADA(Real time dynamic data) or HMI or Monitoring Center by SMS/GPRS/3G/RJ45/RS232/RS485, no distance limitation.
A Wireless Intelligent Meter Reader. The GSM 3G M2M RTU can be used to read remotely intelligent meter data to SCADA or monitoring center by RS232 port or RS485 Port.
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A GSM 3G DTU(GPRS 3G Data Transfer Unit). It can work with the supervisioning center, in the supervisioning center, the own can remote monitoring and control the remotely terminals by
GPRS/3G/RJ45 LAN Network.This is very useful to Fuel tank monitoring, Oxygen in hospital, Flood level, street light control, wellhead control, BTS environment monitoring, power transmission system monitoring and other applications.
1.1 Typically Applications
Typically BTS Solution Diagram:
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A:I/O port connections, RS232/RS485 extend I/O ports, RS232/RS485 connects Air-Conditioners, intelligent meters, Diesel Generator, Power System, and Battery Groups via transparent protocol or Modbus RTU protocol. Under this condition, the RTU performs Modbus RTU Master;
B:Through RJ45 LAN cable or GPRS or 3G to HMI, OMC, the protocol is defined by user of personal.
C: Through RJ45 LAN cable or GPRS or 3G to SCADA,HMI, DCS, OPC Server, Under this condition, the RTU performs Modbus Slave.
Through RS232 or RS485 to SCADA, HMI, DCS, OPC Server, under this condition, the RTU performs
Modbus Slave.
D:Through SMS to control RTU, or receive SMS alarm alert, or through voice communication to open the door or receive alarm calling.
1.2 Mainly Features
1) ARM® Cortex™-M4 32 Bit RISC Core, 168 MHz inside, RTOS system;
2) Widely Rated voltage range, 9~36VDC, Inbuilt large capacity rechargeable backup battery;
3) 2G TF card for save historical data, USB port for configuration and upgrade firmware;
4) 6 analog inputs, 16bits, supports 0-5V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA;
5) 4 Relay outputs, 5A/30VDC,5A/250VAC;
6) 8 digital inputs, dry contact or level input. One of the input can be used as counter;
7) 1 temperature probe input, 1 humidity transducer input;
8) I/O ports with opto-isolated, RS232/485 with 15KV ESD protection;
9) 2 IP data centers, supports Modbus TCP,TCP/IP protocol over GPRS/3G/RJ45 LAN network;
10) RS232/RS485 can performs Modbus RTU Master, Modbus RTU Slave, supports 01,02,03,04,05 code, up to 64 registers, the register arise alarm also can send SMS to alert;
11) RS232/485 can be used as data transparent transmission for different intelligent meters or PLC;
12) Automatically resend the data while communication failure, GPRS failure will alert by SMS text;
13) Supports remotely restart the RTU, and configure it by SMS commands remotely;
14) Supports over voltage protection and phase-reversal protection;
15) 10 SMS Alert and auto dial numbers, can program to receive specified alarm message.
16) 10 access control authorized numbers, can open the BTS door or turn on/off machine with a free charge call at the specified time.
1.3 Specifications
Item
DC Power supply
Power consumption
GSM/3G Frequency
Reference Scope
Standard adapter: DC 12V/1.5A Range 9-36VDC
Standby:12V/70mA; Working Max.: 12V/300mA
850/900/1800/1900Mhz/3G(WCDMA or CDMA2000)
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Transmit power
GPRS connectivity
GPRS Data Transmission
TCP/IP stack
SIM interface
External antenna
Serial Interfaces
Protocols
RS232/485
RJ45 Port
Wireless Module
Digital Inputs
Analog Inputs
Temp.&Hum Inputs
Relay Outputs
Power Outputs
Memory Capacity
Backup Battery
Temperature range
Humidity range
Exterior dimension
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Class 4 (2W) at EGSM 900 and EGSM 850
Class 1 (1W) at GSM 1800 and GSM 1900
GPRS multi-slot class 10
GPRS data downlink transfer: max. 85.6 kbps
GPRS data uplink transfer: max. 42.8 kbps
Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4
TCP,UDP
Supporting 3V /5V SIM Card
SMA Antenna interface, 50 Ohm
1 USB Port;
SMS, GPRS UDP,TCP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and more equipment protocols can be added according to requirements.
1 RS232 and 1 RS485, Support Transparent transmission and Modbus RTU
Master, Modbus RTU Slave.
1 Port, for LAN IP communication
433Mhz, DSSS, 3-5Km or 6-10Km.(Only Special Model support it)
8 Digital input, NC/NO/Edge/Level type, Can be used as Pulse Counters;
6 Analog Inputs. 12 bit resolution, 0-5V or 0-20mA or 4-20mA;
TH100, Range: Temperature: -40°C to +80°C, Humidity: 0~100%RH;
4, Rated: 5A/30VDC,5A/250VAC
2 Port, for external device.
Internal Memory inside, can save the data for 1000events.
3.7V 1200mAH
-10-+70 °C
Relative humidity 95% (condensation free)
168mm*113mm*32.3mm
1000 g
2.Safety Directions
Safe Startup
Do not use unit when using GSM/3G equipment is prohibited or might bring disturbance or danger.
Interference
All wireless equipment might interfere network signals of unit and influence its performance.
Avoid Use at Gas Station
Do not use unit at a gas station. Power off Gate Opener when it near fuels or chemicals.
Power it off near Blasting Places
Please follow relevant restrictive regulations. Avoid using the device in blasting places.
Reasonable Use
Please install the product at suitable places as described in the product documentation. Avoid signal shielded by covering the mainframe.
Use Qualified Maintenance Service
Maintenance can be carried out only by qualified maintainer.
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3. Physical Layout
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LED Indicator
Power The Power status indicator, when power on the LED will turn normally on.
Signal GSM/3G signal indicator, GPRS Connective successful will slowly flick.
Alarm Alarm Indicator, on is alarming, off is normally;
Arm GPRS Receiving data is on, otherwise is off.
Run
RS232 RS232 Port communication indicator, normally is off;
RS485 RS485 Port communication indicator, normally is off;
T/H Temperature & Humidity sensor TH100 inputs.
Power Connector Definition
DC IN+
External Power Connector, Connect to 1.5A@9~36V DC power through AC/DC Adaptor, positive electrode.
DC IN- External Power Connector, negative electrode.
DC Out See above mentioned photo.
Digital Relay Output Connector Definition
DO + Digital Relay Output 4+, positive electrode, NO;
GND Digital Relay Output 4-, negative electrode.
COM Port Connector Definition
485A 485A
485B 485B
RST RST(RS232 CONTORL)
TXD TXD(RS232)
RXT RXD(RS232)
GND GND
USB Port Connector Definition
USB USB port, for configuration and upgrade firmware and output historical data;
ATN Port Connector Definition
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ATN GSM/3G Antenna connector, 50Ohm, SMA female.
Analog Input Connector Definition
GND GND, Analog negative electrode
AIN+ Analog input, positive electrode.
Mode switch:
SET: for configuration by PC software
RUN: for regular working status
Analog Input Type switch
mA: Stands for 4-20mA transducers;
V: stands for 0-5V transducers.
Digital Input Connector Definition
GND Opto-isolated digital input, negative electrode.
DIN+ Opto-isolated digital input, positive electrode.( Level >3.3V as Close, <=3.3V as Open)
4. Setting
The GSM 3G M2M RTU is user-friendly design. The user can setup it or export historic data by the PC
Configurator through USB cable, and upgrade firmware by USB port. The GSM 3G M2M RTU also can be configured some parameters by SMS Commands or Android APPs.
Step1: Install USB Drvier
Please Contact the unit to the PC by USB Cable, and then install the USB Driver to the computer from the
CD firstly. When successful, it can be found out at the device manager of the XP or Windows 7, please see the below photo. Also, the driver for different OS can be downloaded from Silicon Laboratories, Inc. http://www.silabs.com
, the model is CP210x.
Step2: Connection
Please insert the SIMCard, and install the GSM/3G Antenna, then contact the additional detectors or transducers or meters to the units, and finial connect the power to the GSM 3G M2M RTU and power on it.(For Analog input, please reference the interface part to choose the correct input type for 0-5V and
0-20mA or 4-20mA).
Step3: Install the GSM 3G M2M RTU Configurator
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The GSM 3G M2M RTU Configurator in the CD or download from www.GSM-M2M.com, then install it on the computer.
Step3: Run the GSM 3G M2M RTU Configurator
Connect the PC and GSM 3G M2M RTU by USB Cable, then click default is 1234. Then you can enter the configuration page as below:
to run it. Enter the password,
Step4: Configuration Parameters
The GSM 3G M2M RTU configurator is a user friendly design software, all of the parameters and ranges are describe clearly, please read the notices carefully to save you configuration time. Also for daily operate, we are strongly recommend the user use the App.
Click it to save the settings
1. Click Read the Computer time
2. Click Write the RTU time
3. Click Read the RTU time
5. SMS commands & APP
The user can send SMS commands to setup or operate the GSM 3G M2M RTU, also can use the APP to control it easier.
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The SMS commands are below:
1) Commands error return SMS
Event
Any incorrect Command
2) External DC Status
Event
External DC goes off
External DC Power Goes ON
3) Modify Password, 4digits, default is 1234
SMS Command
Old Password+P+New Password
4) Arm/Disarm SMS Command
SMS Command
Arm password+AA
Disarm password+BB
Return SMS Content
SMS Format Error, Please check Caps Lock in Command!
Return SMS Content
External DC Power Goes OFF
External DC Power Goes ON
Return SMS Content
This is the New Password, please remember it carefully.
Armed
Disarmed
Return SMS Content
5) Set RTU time, format is 2015-05-22 15:20:30W01, the W01 stands for Monday, W07 stands for Sunday.
SMS Command Return SMS Content password+DxxxxxxxTxxxxxWxx xxxx(Y)XX(M)XX(D)xx(H)X(M)xx(W)
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SMS Command Return SMS Content password+EE Armed/Disarmed
Model:
Version:
IMEI:
GSM Signal Value:
External DC Power Goes OFF/ON
7) Setup 10 User number(Alarm Number&Access Control Number), max 21digits. ( Return 0~4 or 5~9 separately while setting.)
SMS Command Return SMS Content
Setup password+A+series number+T+tel number Tel1: ---
Notice:
Series number = 0~9
Tel2: ---
Tel3: 13570810254
Tel4: ---
Tel5: ---
Inquiry
Delete password+A+series number Return 0~4 or 5~9 numbers.
8) Authority User Number to access control: authorized number can dial to disarm and open the door.
Setup
SMS Command
Specified access control time: password+B+series number+S+start time+E+endtime
Always can access control:
Return SMS Content
Tel1: ---
Tel2: ---
Tel3: 13570810254
Inquiry
Delete password+A Return all numbers password+B+series number+P
Notice:
Time format is 201505231230, stands for year, month, date, hour, minute. password+B password+B+series number
Tel4: ---
Tel5: ---
Return all authorized user numbers
Return all authorized user numbers
9) Setup Daily Report time
Setup
SMS Command password+DR+series number+T+time
Notice:
Inquiry
Series number =0~9, e.g.: 1234DR1T12:30 password+DR
Delete password+DRDEL
Return SMS Content
Daily SMS Report at: xx:xx
10) Setup DIN Name(For recovery alert then the SMS will plus “Recovery”)
SMS Command
Set DIN Name password+DIN+channel number+T+ DIN Name
Inquiry DIN Name
Delete DIN Name
Inquiry Status
DINx:
Return SMS Content
Notice: channel number= 0~7, DIN Name max 40 characters;
E.g.: 1234DIN0TDoor alarm password+DIN+series number<nnnnnnnn>
Notice: nnnnnnnn stands for channel number password+DIN+series number+DEL password+DINE DIN1:Open/Close
DIN2: Open/Close
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11) Setup AIN Name(For recovery alert then the SMS will plus “Recovery”)
SMS Command Return SMS Content
Set AIN Name password+AIN+channel number+T+AIN Name AINx:xxxx
Inquiry AIN Name
Notice: channel number= 0~5, AIN Name max 40 characters;
E.g.: 1234AIN0TDoor alarm password+AIN+ channel number<nnnnnnnn>
Delete AIN Name
Set Threshold
Inquiry Threshold password+AIN+ channel number+DEL password+AINR+channel number+Lxxx+Hxxx password+AINR+ channel number<nnnnnnnn>
AINx: Low:xxx,High:xxx.
AINx: Low:xxx, High:xxx.
AINy: Low:xxx, High:xxx.
AINx: Min:xxx,Max:xxx
Delete Threshold password+AINR+ channel number+DEL
Set AIN measurement range
Inquiry measurement range password+AINM+ channel number+Lxxx+Hxxx password+AINM+ channel number<nnnnnnnn>
Delete measurement range
Inquiry AIN Current
Value
Inquiry All AIN Current
Value password+AINM+channel number+DEL password+AINE+channel number<nnnnnnnn> password+AINE
AINx: Min:xxx, Max:xxx.
AINy: Min:xxx, Max:xxx.
AINx:xxxx ,+【Normal/Higher/Lower】
AIN0:xxxx ,+【Normal/Higher/Lower】
AIN1:xxxx ,+【Normal/Higher/Lower】
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12) SMS Control Digital Output
SMS Command
Set DO Name password+DO+channel number+T
Inquiry DO Name
Delete DO Name
Switch ON(Close)
Switch OFF(Open)
Inquiry DO Current
Status
Inquiry all DO Current
Status password+DO+ channel number<nnnn> password+DO+ channel number+DEL password+DOC+ channel number<nnnn> password+DOO+ channel number<nnnn> password+DOE+ channel number<nnnn> password+DOE
Return SMS Content
DOx:xxxx
DOx: ON
DOy:ON
DOx: OFF
DOy:OFF
DOx: ON/OFF
DOy:ON/OFF
DO1: ON/OFF
DO2:ON/OFF
---
Pulse Output Time:xxxS Set Pulse Output time password+DOT+xxx (3 digital, unit is seconds)
Inquiry pulse output time
Pulse Ouput password+DOT password+DOP+channel number<nnnn>
Pulse Output Time:xxxS
No SMS Return
13) Set Server Parameter
Set Server IP
Inquiry
Delete
SMS Command password+IP+ IPaddress+P+Com port
Return SMS Content
Server:
Port: password+IP password+IPDEL
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SMS Command Return SMS Content
Set password+AP+apn+#+username+#+userpassword APN:
Inquiry password+AP User Name:
Password:
Delete password+APDEL
15) Wakeup GPRS Online
SMS Command password+HIS
Return SMS Content password+GPRSonline No SMS Return
16) Remote upload historic data via GPRS: Send this command, the unit will upload historic data via GPRS.
SMS Command Return SMS Content
Automatically upload all historic data to server via GPRS.
6. Communication Protocol
The GSM 3G M2M RTU supports TCP/IP communication via GPRS/3G or RJ45 LAN, and RS232,RS485 serial ports for local communications. It is very useful for users to create remotely or local monitoring server. It inbuilt standard Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, transparent data transmission protocol and definition protocol, the user can connect the GSM 3G M2M RTU to the present HMI, OPC Server, SCADA directly.
6.1 Modbus RTU/Modbus TCP Protocol
The GSM 3G M2M RTU supports standard Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP protocol, the user can use the standard Modbus RTU Server or Modbus TCP Server, e.g.: SCADA. The topological graphs please see below:
Modbus
TCP Server
Modbus TCP
RTU
Modbus
RTU meters or PLC or
DAM
Modbus
RTU Server
6.2 Definition Protocol
The GSM 3G M2M RTU supports definition protocol to specified server. Usually the user should create its own server according to the definition protocol. The definition protocol please refer to <GSM 3G M2M RTU
GPRS Definition Protocol> document. The topological graphs please see below:
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Definition
Server
Definition Protocol
RTU
Modbus
RTU meters or PLC or
DAM
Modbus
RTU Server
6.3 Transparent Data Transmission
The GSM 3G M2M RTU supports transparent data transmission via GPRS or 3G or RJ45 or RS232 or
RS485 for non-standard meters or devices, e.g.: ATM device, air conditioner, generator, meters, instruments, transducers, sensors, PLC and so on. The user no need to create or change its present server protocol, and can use it directly. At this condition, the GSM 3G M2M RTU performs a SMS Alarm and SMS
Controller and DTU and Modbus RTU Slave. The topological graphs please see below:
Existing
Server
Transparent Data
Transmission
RTU
Non-
Modbus
RTU Meters or Devices
Modbus
RTU Server
7. Registers Assignment Table
The registers assignment of the RTU and its IO will definite in the <GSM 3G M2M RTU Register Assignment
Table>, please refer to it.
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8.Upgrade Firmware
The GSM 3G M2M RTU supports upgrade firmware via USB port directly. If there any new requirements should update the firmware, the user can upgrade them directly by USB port. if you required upgrade, please contact us to modify the firmware according to you requirements, and we will provide the upgraded firmware to you to upgrade them.
9. Warranty
1) The RTU is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
2) This warranty does not extend to any defect, malfunction or failure caused by abuse or misuse by the
Operating Instructions.
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Key Features
- GSM/3G, GPRS and LAN communications
- Modbus RTU and TCP support
- Remote control via SMS and voice calls
- Data logging and reporting
- Access control features
- Pulse counter functionality
- Multiple I/O ports for sensors and actuators
- Temperature and humidity monitoring