The OUTPOST

Features and Capabilities:

The Outpost is a flexible monitoring an control system that can quickly be adapted to observe, report on, react to , and control a wide variety of common electrical signals. Operating either as a stand-alone device or in a polled environment, the Outpost can form the basis of remote control applications ranging from simple security/alarm systems to fluid-level control systems.

The Outpost has 8 fry closure "switch" inputs, 8 analog 4-20mA signal inputs, and 8 Form C relay outputs. The Outpost is equipped with an integrated 2400 baud modem. This allows for remote monitoring and parameter setting of the Outpost, providing control of the system governed by the Outpost. The Outpost also includes an integrated clock/calendar for historical recording of user-defined 'events', which retains information even during a loss of power.

Definition of events and parameters does not require users to have programming knowledge, just a slight familiarity with electrical switching. The unit can be accessed with any Windows-based PC with modem or other ANSI-compatible terminal program. Outputs can be toggled on or off and the state of switches and transducers can be visually monitored. Critical functions are password-protected against hackers and random keystrokes.

The Outpost provides several levels of advantage for its users:

· Convenience. A simple PC interface is used to set system parameters and controls. The Outpost allows convenient access to otherwise isolated or distant locations. The internal modem allows contact from or control of the Outpost from any computer equipped with a modem.

· Safety. Alarm set points are easily defined through Windows software. This allows protection of valuable payloads. An out-of-range condition (overheating, low oxygen level) can trigger notification of the Outpost owner of the problem condition by pager. The Outpost can also control processed, such as starting a pump for reoxygenation when a low oxygen level is detected, and then shutting it off when proper oxygen level is achieved.

· Record keeping. Any defined condition may be stored, with date/time stamp for later analyses. This allows historical trends to be charted and analysis of problems after they occur.