SCADA RTU with POP3

Semaphore has introduced POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) client functionality in its T-Box line of SCADA system products. The POP3 capability is compatible with T-Box LT, Semaphore’s single-module SCADA remote terminal unit (RTU) and the T-Box MS Modular System.

POP3 enhances the ‘push’ messaging capabilities provided by T-Box, which allows users to access site information, anytime, anywhere, using a mobile phone, PDA or laptop computer. The T-Box alarm management system can keep multiple recipients informed of conditions via email, FTP and SMS text messaging.

Access to a POP3 server allows these users to acknowledge alarms via their handheld devices over the internet or GPRS network. In addition to alarm acknowledgement, users can send messages to the RTU, via email or SMS text, to perform remote monitoring functions. Now, using a device such as a BlackBerry, users have complete access to all remote locations.

T-Box is an IP-based telemetry solution that enables the complete integration of SCADA, control and communications functionality in one rugged package. It leverages easy-to-use web technologies and inexpensive public networks for decentralised monitoring and control systems. T-Box products offer up to 50% less total installed cost per point versus traditional SCADA/PLC systems and permit greater organisational access to data through automated reporting and browser software.

Semaphore’s T-Box RTU products are suitable for a broad range of monitoring and control applications in the broadcast, infrastructure management, oil and gas, power, transportation and water treatment and distribution industries.