The KUB-Mini controller - protection and monitoring with reservation

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

What can KUB-Mini?

Technical characteristics / functionality of KUB-Mini :

• Log in "Counter" - readings from the pulse output of the meter electricity.
• Input “Vibration” - recording of impacts and vibration effects on an object (a vibration sensor manufactured by Technotronics LLC is connected).
• 2 inputs "Fire" - connect fire detectors.
• 4 universal ports that can be configured as:
  
  • “Discrete input” - it is possible to connect any type of wired sensors with “dry contact” outputs (door opening sensor, smoke / fire, leakage, tear-off, etc.);
  • "Voltage measurement port" - voltage measurement at the port input from 0 to 3000 mV;
  • "Temperature sensor input" ;
  • "Discrete output" (equipment control).
  
  
• Exit "Control - Open collector" - control of various equipment both on command from the Dispatch Center (DC) and in automatic mode.
• Exit "Control - Relay" - restarting of telecommunication equipment in case of freezing or control of various equipment both on command from the DC and in automatic mode.
• RS232 / RS485 “through channel” port - connection of intelligent equipment: electricity, water, heat metering devices with RS485 interface, power supply unit, photo recorder, etc.
• RS485 port - connect the entire family of external expansion modules .
• Internal circuit control the presence of the main power.
• An optional backup power source that provides operation of the device for several hours in the event of a primary power failure.
• Optional access authorization node , the possibility of disarming / arming (installed on the body).
• Optional standard temperature sensor.
• Built-in sound detector "arming" / "disarming".
• Communication channel: Ethernet or ADSL, GSM (GPRS, SMS, CSD).
• Meals: 12/60 (48) V.

Capabilities of the monitoring system based on KUB-Mini

The KUB-Mini base monitoring system assumes modularity. That is, some of the functions are implemented by the KUB-Mini controller itself, and some are carried out with the help of sensors, external expansion modules and additional devices. External expansion modules are 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 - everything depends on the customer’s technical specification. Up to 14 BMPs of one or several types can be connected to one controller. In the past, in my post, I published a brief description of several of the most popular BMPs and price targets, they can be found here .


Fig. 1. Scheme of the system
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The table below presents the functionality of the system, if the maximum use of external expansion modules and other optional plug devices.

System functions	Number of control points
1. FUNCTION "PROTECTION"
Autopsy control	To 4 - at connection of sensors of opening
Vibration control (protection against hacking)	1 - when connecting vibration sensor
Authorization of staff access	1 - normally (optional installation on the case) + Up to 14 - when connecting BMP
2. FUNCTION "VISUAL CONTROL"
Video surveillance at the facility	up to 10 - when connecting IP-cameras
Photographing events at the facility	1 - when connecting the Photoregistrar
3. FUNCTION "FIRE CONTROL"
Fire control	Up to 2 - when connecting fire detectors + up to 56 - when fire detectors are connected via BMP
Automatic or semi-automatic activation of the fire extinguishing system in case of fire	Up to 14 fire extinguishing systems connected via BMP
4. FUNCTION "RESOURCE"
Removal of indications from pulse counters of the electric power, water, etc. (KUB-Mini meets the requirements imposed to industrial controllers, and can be used as an element of the AMR system)	1 - normally + up to 28 - when BMP is connected
5. TELEPORT FUNCTION
Connecting and transmitting data from third-party devices (for example, heat calculators)	1 - normally
6. FUNCTION "TECHNOLOGICAL CONTROL"
Temperature control	1 - when connecting a temperature sensor + up to 28 - when BMP is connected
Object moisture measurement	Up to 14 - when connecting BMP
Control of flooding and automatic shut-off of the pipeline during leakage: the sensitive element of the leakage sensor does not fail with prolonged contact with water	To 80 - at connection of the sensor of a leakage of water
Main power control and automatic backup	1 - normally
Phase Voltage Measurement (3 phases of 220 V)	Up to 42 - when connecting BMP
7. FUNCTION “EVENT LOG”
System log: storing 64 events occurring at the facility, and sending them on request to the DC	Regular
8. FUNCTION "MANAGEMENT"
Turn on / off equipment at the facility both on command from the DC and in automatic mode	2 - normally + 4 - with the appropriate configuration of universal ports + up to 14 - when connecting BMP
9. POSSIBILITIES OF CONFIGURING DEVICES FROM DC
Remote change of settings: temperature thresholds, counter status, astronomical time, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, etc.	Regular
Remote "flashing" that allows you to replace the software of a regular KUB-Mini controller directly from the DC	Regular
10. FUNCTION "COMMUNICATOR"
Connection of control panels of third-party production using obsolete communication channels (PSTN) for transfer to modern communication channels (Ethernet, GSM)	1 - normally

Channels of communication with the Dispatch Center

Fig. 2. Channels of communication

The KUB-Mini is capable of working both over Ethernet and GSM. At the same time, Ethernet is the main channel and GSM is the backup one. Data exchange via GSM-channel can be organized in three ways: GPRS, CSD and SMS.

You can read about the experience of introducing KUB-Mini signallers, for example, here .

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