ADS Environmental Services FlowShark Pulse QR 775004 A1 - Manual (Page 81)

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Communication
General
Access to the FlowShark Pulse is available, based on the following requirements:
z Corporate Intranet or TCP/IP network (i.e., Local Area Network (LAN))
z Current Internet Explorer browser (not accessible through Firefox, Opera, or
other browsers)
z Java
®
PCs and laptop computers require no special software or configuration. Once the
FlowShark Pulse is configured and data transmission is set up, the unit is accessible
from any location.
The FlowShark Pulse does not provide real-time access or
automatic data transmission. Access to the FlowShark Pulse
involves direct communication initiated by the user through a PC
or laptop computer.
Data Communication
The following methods are available for data communication and setting remote
parameters, depending on the model of transmitter:
z Ethernet
z External GSM/GPRS gateway
Obtaining remote access to the unit will require the user to incur
certain communication costs corresponding to the equipment and
usage. These costs may vary based on the Internet provider, time
online, flat rate, and other contracts and agreements. ADS neither
profits from nor influences these costs and/or fees.
The system administrator is responsible for anticipating and
planning for immediate and ongoing communication expenses.
Communication Options
ADS offers several communications options for the FlowShark Pulse:
z Direct Ethernet connection between a PC/Laptop and the FlowShark Pulse
using a cross-link cable