Comprehensive Monitoring System  R501  Rugged Monitoring
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R501
Most Versatile, Multi Channel and
Rugged Fiber Optic Temperature Monitor
Robust | Reliable | Responsive
Rugged design and extensive multichannel system for various, fibre optic 
temperature sensors (GaAs, Fluro), RTD, pressure, current, voltage, etc.
Support for centralized and distributed installation makes it most viable 
option for variety of applications.
Testing Various OEM BoardMRI Research & Laser Ablation RF/ MW/HIFU Cryoablation AnimalEmbedded CT Scan
Testing Medical Components Machines Ablation Machines Machines Physiological 
and Devices & Integrated Inside
Machines
Testing 
Incubator or MRI
Applications
R501
Key Features of R501
Supports Fiber Optic GaAs & Fiber Optic Fluro Expandable to add dierent analog or digital 
technologies for temperature monitoring inputs and outputs
Scalable and field upgradable from 02 channels Best in class EMI, ESD Immunity; range of 
to 256 channels with plug and play modules communication options and protocol support
Intuitive software for real time data acquisition, Range of communication options for third party 
visualization and analysis system integration
Wide Range Of Input / Output Modules
Designed To Cater For Variety Of Application Across All Industries
1. Range of Fiber Optic Temperature Module 
based on GaAs technology
2, 4, 6, 8 Fiber Optic channels per module
Supports GaAs 62.5u - 200u Fiber Optic Sensors
Internal sensor for self integrity check 8-Channels 6-Channels
Built in LED indicators for power communication & channel status
2. Range of Fiber optic temperature monitor 
based on Fluorescence technology
4-Channels 2-Channels
2, 4, 6, 8 Fiber Optic channels per module
Supports Fluro 62.5u - 200u Fiber Optic sensors
Built in LED indicators for power communication & channel status
3. Analog Input Module 4. Digital Input Module
5, 10 Analog input channels 8, 16 Digital input channels 
per module per module
Supports various sensors with a Supports connection from dry 
nalog output (resistive, 4-20mA, contact digital signal.
current, voltage) Built-In LED indicators for Power, 
Built-In LED indicators for Power, Communication, and Status
Communication, and all Channel status
5. Analog Output Module 6. Relay Output Module
8, 16 channels Analog 4, 8 Channels per module
outputs per Module Form C relays (NO-C-NC)
Current (4-20mA), User customizable and 
Voltage (0-5V / 0-10V) outputs configurable for dierent alarm 
Built-In LED indicators for Current conditions
(4-20mA), Voltage (0-5V / 0-10V) outputs
User customizable and configured
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Benefits of R501
Improved asset reliability Highest return on investment
Access temperature data from anywhere Field upgradable with no device downtime
One monitoring solution for multiple assets
Technical Specifications
POWER SUPPLY Input Power Requirement 24 - 48 V DC (Default), 120 W, and any other (upon request)
Data Storage Capacity MicroSD external memory slot (up to 2 TB)
CPU Logging Rate 1 sec interval on USB
MODULE
Config port USB (to use with Rugged connect windows software)
SYSTEM Maximum number of Channels Expandable to 256 Channels, Daisy chain up to 32 units 
CAPACITY (with Modbus, Canbus)
# of Channels 2, 4, 6 and 8 channels
Measurement Range -80 °C to +300 °C (cryogenic 4 °K range optional)
FIBER OPTIC
MODULES Resolution 0.1 °C
Accuracy ±1.0 °C (±0.2 °C in relative temperature)
Scan Rate 200 ms / channel ( Optional: Faster scanning rates available)
# of Input Channels 05 or 10 Channels
AC Current Input Clamp-on CT with dierent ranges: 5Amp, 10Amp, 20Amp, 
100Amp and others available
ANALOG INPUT
MODULE DC Current Input 4 - 20 mA
Temperature Input 100 ohm platinum (Pt100)
Potentiometer up to 20,000 ohms
# of Input Channels 08 or 16 Channels
DIGITAL INPUT
MODULE Dry Contact Resistance between the contact < 100 Ω
Powered Contact 75 - 250Vdc
# of Input Channels 08 or 16 Channels
ANALOG OUTPUT 
MODULE Output format 4-20 mA or 0-5V or 0-10V
Configurable for any measured / calculated value
RELAY OUTPUT 
MODULE # of Output Channels 04 or 08 Form C relays
Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 & FO Ethernet) Modbus, DNP3.0, IEC 60870-5-104, MQTT,  IEC61850, PRP
COMMUNICATION
OPTIONS Serial Port RS485 with Modbus support
CANBUS Port CANBUS Master/Slave support for Can Dataloggers
Operating Temperature -40 to 72 °C
Operating Humidity 95% Non Condensing
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND MECHANICAL Storage Temperature -40 to 85 °C
Dimensions W26.7 cm x H7.2 cm x D18.7 cm (10.5’’ x 2.8” x 7.4”)
Weight App. 5Kg. (for complete filled Chassis)
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Rugged Connect & Web Based Software
Key Features
The intuitive user interface of the software is designed to give quick access to the most relevant information with 
highest level of data security. The key features of rugged connect software are: 
Flexibility to compare and plot multiple Historic trending for user selectable duration
parameters from modules for corelative Export of data into CSV, Excel, and JPEG format
analysis (or comparison) such as Temperature, 
Pressure, Vibration, Current etc. Flexibility to Enable / Disable Channels remotely 
using rugged connect software
Real time data visualization and user 
configurable alarming Support for multiple languages
Monitoring of signal strength for Fiber Optic 
signals for easy troubleshooting
Easily customizable dashboards to meet 
dierent application requirements
Flexibility to adjust data storage frequency 
and with user selectable summary feature 
(Minimum, Maximum and Average)
Integration with third party systems
Rugged connect provides easy to configure protocols for integration with third party data logger and systems.
It supports the following protocols for data input and output:
Serial Protocols: CANBUS, Profinet, Modbus, DNP3.0, IEC 60870-5-101
Ethernet (TCP/IP) Protocols: Modbus, DNP3.0, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC61850
Third Party Drivers Available
Distributed Modules have CANBUS / 
MODBUS data output for high resolution 
data logging such as CAN Dataloggers. LABVIEW MATLAB PYTHON
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