The Ultima is a flexible module for use in a wide variety of applications requiring monitoring and control where no local communications infrastructure is available. The quad-band GSM/GPRS module is used to communicate with the unit wherever mobile network coverage is available.

The GPRS option allows setup and monitoring of the system via a web page. Simple SMS messages can be used to request the status of the system and to control the outputs. Incoming text messages from the network are forwarded allowing network information such as low credit to be notified.

Connection to a unit is via single 7- way rugged Cannon connector (a mating connector with flying leads is supplied with the unit). Inputs may be digital closure, pulse counting or analogue (5 or 10V DC with an accuracy of 1%). Digital outputs can switch up to 20W.

Alarms may be set on digital and analogue (minimum and maximum) and pulse counting with configurable messages. Low battery can be reported, and where a mains supply is used, it can also be monitored. Up to 10 numbers can be stored for alert SMS messages to ensure that urgent information is communicated.

A sleep mode extends battery life of an unattended unit to a maximum of 12 months (with attached battery pack), yet allows waking for regular automatic transmissions or in response to inputs.

A serial port allows connection to the Orion modem for wireless data collection from remote sites.

The flexible I/O and over-air status monitoring and control make Ultima suitable for battery-powered alarm systems, remote monitoring of water infrastructure, remote metering and remote control of agricultural or industrial systems.