FAQ#060 – Which characters is it possible to use in the editable fields of OMNIAlog webpages?
The characters supported by miniOMNIAlog webpages and by the export files are those of the standard ASCII charts (not extended). In addition to all the alphabet letters and numbers, the characters supported are: You can find an example of an ASCII chart at the following link: http://www.asciitable.com/ NOTE: The maximum number of characters for IDENTIFICATION […]
FAQ#059 – Which characters is it possible to use in the editable fields of miniOMNIAlog webpages?
The characters supported by miniOMNIAlog webpages and by the export files are those of the standard ASCII charts (not extended). In addition to all the alphabet letters and numbers, the characters supported are: You can find an example of an ASCII chart at the following link: http://www.asciitable.com/ NOTE: The maximum number of characters for IDENTIFICATION […]
FAQ#058 – To communicate through USB connection with miniOMNIAlog, is it necessary to install some software or driver?
Yes, to communicate with miniOMNIAlog by USB connection a small driver (FTDI Driver) is needed, to permit to the PC to recognize the miniOMNIAlog. Usually, if your PC is already connected to the internet when you connect miniOMNIAlog, Microsoft Windows is able to download and install this driver automatically. If Microsoft Windows does not install […]
FAQ#057 – OMNIAlog powered by internal batteries: what to expect?
With the internal batteries power mode, OMNIAlog is automatically configured to work with reduced speed (20MHz) and the network adapter card is forcedly shut down to minimize power consumption.Normal working expects only the data download through USB flash drive, so it’s not necessary to turn on the network adapter card.OMNIAlog configuration through web pages should […]
FAQ#056 – Are SMTPS (SSL) and SFTP supported by OMNIAlog?
OMNIAlog can be configured to send readings file by e-mail using simple authentication (SMTP) or on simple FTP.SFTP and SMTPS (SSL) are not supported.OMNIAlog does not manage the security certificates. OMNIAlog does not support also encrypted authentication (i.e. NTLM, MD5 etc.). However, SISGEO supplies the datalogger carrying an already configured SMTP account, to allow the […]
FAQ#055 – Using the miniOMNIAlog system, is it necessary the grounding system?
To make efficient and effective the protections of miniOMNIAlog, it is INDISPENSABLE to have a grounding system. The ground is no longer necessary to guarantee quality-measurements (“measurement ground”), but it is considered only as “functional ground”.
FAQ#054 – Can the connected PC power the miniOMNIAlog?
MiniOMNIAlog can be powered from 6 AA batteries or through an external power supply (i.e. from a little solar panel).To preserve the batteries life, during PC connection, the power supply is automatically taken from the PC through USB cable connection. In any case a power supply (internal batteries or external power supply) is necessary to […]
FAQ#053 – SIM card for 3G/2G Modem
If the miniOMNIAlog has equipped with the internal 3G/2G modem a SIM with APN for internet connection is needed. The SIM selected must be enabled for internet traffic to send e-mail and file on FTP Server (for further details call your ISP “Internet Service Provider”). SISGEO suggest a Flat profile.
FAQ#052 – Is it necessary to use an isolated USB cable?
USB port in miniOMNIAlog is not isolated.For the connection between PC and miniOMNIAlog, SISGEO recommends to use an isolated USB cable:this is the professional tool to avoid and fight ground loops and equalizing currents and to protect against overvoltage, that could damage miniOMNIAlog or cause flood readings.Isolated USB cable is especially recommended when the PC […]
FAQ#051 – Which communication interfaces are possible to use with miniOMNIAlog?
Only the internal GPRS module is supported.
FAQ#050 – Are SMTPS (SSL) and SFTP supported by miniOMNIAlog?
miniOMNIAlog can be configured to send readings files via e-mail or on FTP server, using simple SMTP authentication protocol or FTP simple protocol. The protocols SFTP and SMTPS (SSL) are not supported. miniOMNIAlog does not support security layer. miniOMNIAlog also does not support encrypted authentication (eg. NTLM, MD5 etc.). However, SISGEO supplies the datalogger carrying […]
FAQ#049 – Does miniOMNIAlog support remote connection?
No, to manage (i.e. to configure) a miniOMNIAlog it is necessary to connect a PC directly through an USB cable.