KUB-Mini controller - protection and monitoring with redundancy

    Today we will talk about one more popular controller among our customers - telecom operators. This is the KUB-Mini controller . Its distinguishing feature is the redundancy of the communication channel and power. If the main Ethernet channel disappears, the backup GSM channel is automatically activated, and the backup power supply guarantees the autonomous operation of the controller for two hours. Therefore, we position this device as a device for the protection and monitoring of especially important communication objects, or objects that require GSM work.



    What can KUB-Mini do?


    Technical characteristics / functionality of KUB-Mini :
    • Input “Counter” - taking readings from the pulse output of the electricity meter.
    • Vibration input - fixing shock and vibration impacts on an object (a vibration sensor manufactured by Technotronics LLC is connected).
    • 2 inputs “Fire” - connection of fire detectors.
    • 4 universal ports that can be configured as:
      • “Discrete input” - it is possible to connect wired sensors of any type with “dry contact” outputs (sensor for opening a door, smoke / fire, leakage, separation, etc.);
      • “Voltage measurement port” - voltage measurement at the port input from 0 to 3000 mV;
      • “Temperature sensor input” ;
      • “Discrete output” (equipment control).

    • Exit “Management - Open Collector” - control of various equipment both on command from the Dispatch Center (DC), and in automatic mode.
    • The “Control - Relay” output is a restart of telecommunication equipment when it hangs or control of various equipment both on command from the DC and in automatic mode.
    • RS232 / RS485 port “pass-through channel” - connection of intelligent equipment: electricity, water, heat metering devices with RS485 interface, power supply unit, photo recorder, etc.
    • RS485 port - connects the entire family of external expansion modules .
    • Internal control circuit for the availability of main power.
    • An optional backup power supply that ensures the operation of the device for several hours in the event of a power failure.
    • Optional access authorization node , the possibility of disarming / arming (installed on the case).
    • Optional standard temperature sensor.
    • Built-in sound detector "arming" / "disarming".
    • Communication channel: Ethernet or ADSL, GSM (GPRS, SMS, CSD).
    • Power supply: 12/60 (48) V.

    Capabilities of a monitoring system based on KUB-Mini


    The monitoring system based on KUB-Mini suggests modularity. That is, part of the functions is implemented by the KUB-Mini controller itself, and part is carried out using sensors, external expansion modules and additional devices. External expansion modules are the devices of our development. Now in our nomenclature there are more than 10 species. If necessary, they are connected to the controller via RS485 and either increase the number of control points in the system, or provide additional functionality - it all depends on the technical task of the customer. Up to 14 VMPs of one or several types can be connected to one controller. In my last post, I published a brief description of several of the most popular BMPs and price guidelines, which can be viewed here .


    Fig. 1. The scheme of the system

    The table below presents the functionality of the system, if the maximum use of external expansion modules and other additional connected devices.

    System functionsNumber of control points
    1. FUNCTION “PROTECTION”
    Autopsy controlUp to 4 - when connecting tamper sensors
    Vibration control (burglary protection)1 - when connecting a vibration sensor
    Personnel Access Authorization1 - standard (installed optionally on the case)
    +
    Up to 14 - when connecting BMP
    2. FUNCTION "VISUAL CONTROL"
    CCTV at the facilityup to 10 - when connecting IP cameras
    Photofixing events at the facility1 - when connecting the DVR
    3. FUNCTION CONTROL FUNCTION
    Fire controlUp to 2 - when connecting fire detectors
    +
    up to 56 - when connecting fire detectors via BMR
    Automatic or semi-automatic fire extinguishing system activationUp to 14 fire extinguishing systems connected via VMR
    4. RESOURCE ACCOUNTING FUNCTION
    Taking readings from pulse meters of electricity, water, etc. (KUB-Mini meets the requirements for industrial controllers, and can be used as an element of the ASKUE system)1 - standard
    +
    up to 28 - when connecting BMP
    5. FUNCTION "TELEPORT"
    Connecting and broadcasting data from third-party devices (for example, heat meters) 1 - standard
    6. FUNCTION "TECHNOLOGICAL CONTROL"
    Temperature control1 - when connecting a temperature sensor
    +
    up to 28 - when connecting a BMP
    Humidity measurement at the facility Up to 14 - when connecting BMP
    Flood control and automatic shut-off of the pipeline during leakage: the sensitive element of the leakage sensor does not fail with prolonged contact with waterUp to 80 - when connecting a water leakage sensor
    Main power control and automatic switch to standby 1 - standard

    Phase voltage measurement (3 phases of 220 V each)
    Up to 42 - when connecting BMP
    7. FUNCTION "EVENT MAGAZINE"
    System log: storage of 64 events occurring at the facility, and their transfer on request to the DCStaffing
    8. FUNCTION "MANAGEMENT"
    Turning equipment on / off at the facility both on command from the DC and in automatic mode2 - nominally
    +
    4 - with the corresponding configuration of universal ports
    +
    up to 14 - when connecting BMP
    9. POSSIBILITIES FOR CONFIGURING DEVICES FROM DC
    Remote change of settings: temperature thresholds, counter status, astronomical time, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, etc.Staffing
    Remote “flashing”, which allows replacing the software of a standard KUB-Mini controller directly from the DCStaffing
    10. FUNCTION »COMMUNICATOR»
    Connecting third-party control panels (PCBs) operating over outdated communication channels (PSTN) to transfer to modern communication channels (Ethernet, GSM)1 - standard

    Communication channels with the control center



    Fig. 2. Communication channels

    KUB-Mini is able to work on Ethernet and GSM. In this case, Ethernet is the main channel, and GSM backup. Data exchange via the GSM channel can be organized in three ways: GPRS, CSD and SMS.

    You can read about the experience of implementing KUB-Mini by signalmen, for example, here .

    The cost of KUB-Mini is 7658.20 p. VAT included.

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