The DS1014GC has the same features as the DS1004 with the addition of WiFi and GPRS capability. The wireless connectivity means that you can build fail-safe control systems that switch communication types automatically. For example, if Ethernet goes out, it can switch to WiFi; if Ethernet and WiFi are out, it can switch to GPRS.

With high-precision A/D and D/A channels, the DS1014GC is a great fit for measurement and control applications in the fields of building automation (e.g. HVAC), process automation, lab work, etc.

Unlike many "remote I/O" products, the DS1014GC's capabilities are not limited to just relaying I/O data to a central server. Programmability in Tibbo BASIC and/or Tibbo C means that you can create systems where intelligent decisions are made in real time by the DS1014GC itself.

The capabilities of the DS1014GC are further expanded by two low-power relays and one simple RS232/485 port. This port can be used for connecting an auxiliary serial device, a card or barcode reader, or even additional DS10xx devices.

The DS1014GC comes pre-loaded with an open-source Remote I/O Application for remote control/monitoring of the device's A/Ds, D/As and relays through a web browser or through Tibbo's AggreGate device management system. This application can be customized easily for any functionality desired.

Analog I/O Controller Features

• Dimensions: 91 × 104 × 99 mm (excluding secondary cover)
• Extruded-profile aluminum body
• IP68 compliant (when used with secondary cover)
• Operating temperature -30 to +80 °C
• CE and FCC certified

Interface side

• 8 A/D inputs (24-bit resolution)
• 4 D/A outputs (14-bit resolution, voltage/current outputs)
• 2 low-power relays (1A / 24V DC)
• 1 RS232/485 port
• 8 status LEDs

Network side

• Based on the EM1000 with GA1000 WiFi add-on
• Includes Telit GC864 GPRS modem
• 10/100BaseT, auto-MDIX Ethernet port
• 1024KB Flash for firmware, application, and data storage
• 2KB EEPROM for data storage
• RTC with back-up supercapacitor (approx. 6 days); 40-bit with 128Hz increments
• Clock frequency: 88.4736 MHz with PLL on; 11.0592 MHz with PLL off
• Built-in buzzer (6 Hz to 221184 MHz)
• 11 status LEDs
• Power: 10-18V
• Firmware is upgradeable through the serial port or network

Analog I/O Controller Programming

Platform Objects

• Sock — socket comms (up to 16 UDP, TCP, and HTTP sessions)
• Net — controls Ethernet port
• Ser — in charge of serial channels
• Ssi — up to 4 serial synchronous interface channels (for SPI, I2C...)
• Io — handles I/O lines, ports, and interrupts
• Rtc — keeps track of date and time
• Fd — manages Flash memory file system and direct sector access
• Stor — provides access to the EEPROM
• Romfile — facilitates access to resource files (fixed data)
• Pppoe — access to internet over an ADSL modem
• Ppp — access to internet over a serial modem (GPRS, landline)
• Pat — "plays" patterns on five status LED pairs
• Beep — generates buzzer patterns
• Button — monitors the setup button
• Sys — in charge of general device functionality

Function Groups

• Strings functions (27 in total)
• Date/time conversion functions (8)
• Encryption/hash calculation functions (AES128, RC4, MD5, SHA-1)
• ...and more

Variable Types

• Byte, char, integer (word), short, dword, long, real, string, plus user-defined arrays and structures.

View the TIDE, TiOS, Tibbo BASIC and Tibbo C Online Manual.

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Analog I/O Controller Package Contents

• DS1014GC unit
• GPRS antenna (WiFi function is achieved with an on-chip WiFi antenna; GPRS function requires the GPRS antenna to be attached)
• Waterproof kit with secondary cover, cable glands, screws
• DMK1000 DIN rail mounting kit
• TB1004 test board
• DB9F-DB9M straight-through serial cable for firmware upgrades