Spider 2
A rugged datalogger and telemetry device designed for flexible monitoring, alarming, and reporting. Spider 2 succeeds the proven Spider SMS, bringing modern hardware, enhanced connectivity, and simple browser-based configuration.
Key Features
Comprehensive Sensor Support
Supports analogue, digital, and smart inputs - including voltage, 4–20 mA, state, switch, pulse, and Modbus - providing seamless integration with a wide range of industrial and environmental sensors.
Flexible Control & Automation
Onboard intelligence drives outputs by threshold, schedule, or remote command. Effortlessly control samplers, relays, pumps, lights, and sirens with minimal setup.
Seamless System Integration
Built-in Modbus/TCP and other industry-standard protocols ensure reliable connectivity with SCADA, BMS, and other digital modelling and control platforms.
Simple Setup & Management
No special software required - configure and monitor from any standard web browser, locally or remotely.
Scalable & Modular Deployment
A single Spider 2 can support 1,000s of points using wired and wireless modules. Designed for retail, high-rise, campuses, and industrial facilities.
Proven Low-Power Design
Optimised for mains or solar operation with integrated battery charging, delivering dependable long-term performance in remote or unattended locations.
How It Works
Deploy & Install
Connect analogue, digital, and Modbus sensors directly to Spider 2. Expand using Modbus and wireless network to collect data from over 1,000 remote meters and sensors.
Connect & Configure
Access the built-in web interface from any computer or mobile device. No software or licenses required - just a standard browser.
Automate Logging & Alerts
Set schedules, thresholds, or event triggers. Spider 2 automatically logs readings and sends SMS, secure email, or secure FTP reports. Alarms notify you instantly of abnormal events.
Monitor & Integrate
Access real-time and historical data via web browser. Compatible with SCADA, BMS, and other digital modelling and control platforms.
Applications
Simplify Your Monitoring
No complex software or specialised training required. Spider 2 provides a reliable, web-based solution for logging, alarming, and reporting, ready to integrate seamlessly with your existing systems.
Inputs & Outputs
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| Integrated Inputs | 8 × digital or analogue (voltage-free contacts, switches, pulse, open collector, meters, 0–2.4 V, 0–5 V, 0–10 V, 4–20 mA, common ground) |
| Wireless | 400+ wireless inputs for metering |
| Modbus | 900+ inputs (RS-485 or Ethernet) |
| System | Internal temperature, charger state, battery voltage |
| Outputs | |
| Total | 8 outputs |
| Type | Normally open latching relay contacts (1 A @ 30 V DC, resistive load) |
| Timers | 8 (one per control) |
| Activation | Local intelligence, timers, alarms, SMS, browser interface |
Alarms & Communications
| Alarms | |
|---|---|
| Number of alarms | 16 |
| Type | SMS + e-mail + voice |
| Trigger | User definable input and trigger point |
| SMS / e-mail / voice message | 1 per alarm, user definable |
| Number of phone numbers | 3 per alarm, user definable |
| Number of e-mail addresses | 2 per alarm, user definable |
| Communication Interfaces | |
| Ethernet | 100/10 base-T RJ-45 |
| Mobile | 4G LTE Cat 1, Wi-Fi |
| Antenna | External |
| Internet connectivity | 4G (modem type and network dependent) |
| RS-232 | Serial Interface |
| RS-485 | Multi-dropped, Multi-point Serial Interface |
General
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Size | 110mm (W) × 200mm (H) × 85mm (D) |
| Weight | ~800g |
| Material | Custom plastic enclosure |
| Mounting | Surface-mounted onto distribution board |
| Operating Temp | -5°C to +50°C (-20 to +70°C on request) |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| Warranty | 12-month manufacturer's warranty |
| Logger | |
| Capacity | Approximately 100,000 records |
| Storage memory | Battery backed RAM |
| Time resolution | 1 second |
| Download format | CSV file |
| Battery Charger | |
| Built-in | Sealed Lead Acid battery management system |
| External Input | 16–30V DC |
| Peak Current | 2A (when battery is discharged) |
| Input Current | <120mA |
| Battery | External 12V sealed lead-acid |
| Source | Mains charger or solar panel |
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