ControlMax is a cost-effective, flexible and intelligent industrial wireless solution. Able to fuse the intelligence & power of Maxon’s exclusive Smartmax, Unimax, I/O Interfaces, Web Relays and more for a powerful & customisable solution to suit your M2M application. All this are housed in a robust IP-67 rated enclosure available in varying sizes, ideal for outdoor use.Ideal for use on water management projects, pumping stations, and control stations.

• Suitable for any M2M application

• Resistant to a wide range of environmental conditions

• Customising services available

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Smartmax firmware release 1.0.9

A new firmware for Smartmax modem has been released and a copy of the firmware can be obtained by contacting the technical department via e-mail support@maxon.com.au or via phone +61 (0)2 8707 3000. Some of the features such as Digital I/O Automation, I/O logging in to internal memory and enhancements to UDP/IP STACK and inbound IP Filtering have been added to this new firmware.

Newly Added Features

Digital I/O Scheduler

This feature allows configuring the modem digital output control on and off depending on the time and day of the week. Each output has a profile where an ON and OFF time can be set and the modem activates this output automatically as per configuration. This feature automates the Smartmax IO functionality and can be used in lot of applications, e.g. irrigation control, gates control, etc.

I/O WEB Automation:

IO Automation is another handy feature added in the modem that allows automating I/O operations locally and remotely. A change off input can be set to trigger switching ON or OFF an output at two remote sites. This operates over IP and requires all SmartMax modems to use a private network such as maXwan.

e.g. Toggling input 1 on Smartmax A (IP address 10.0.0.1), can be set to switch Output 1 on Smartmax B (IP address 10.0.0.2) and Output 2 on Smartmax C( IP Address 10.0.0.3 )

IO and Modem log file saved in CSV format:

The Smartmax modem saves by default all digital/Analog I/O status in CSV file with date and time stamp. It also saves the modem signal, battery and temperature values.
Maximum Data that is stored is for 3 days with updates set every 1 min.

IP Filtering

IP Filtering allows specifying multiple rules for Smartmax Modem External (WAN) Interface. User can define up to 10 rules that controls incoming connection on specific TCP/UDP Ports as well as IP address.

UDP Keep Alive and Wake Up

In order to enhance UDP stack communication within the Smartmax, we have introduced new configuration options, which would give our customers more control over the UDP activity and data communication side. Now our customers can enable or disable keep alive and can specify Wake up time in seconds where with this feature the Smartmax will send UDP dummy packets prior to sending any data received via serial port. The modem will send dummy packet twice as per timing set, followed by the actual data.

Enabling this could lead to additional delay in data transfer due to modem sending dummy packet first to initialize the UDP connection with remote site.

To obtain a copy of this firmware please contact Maxon Australia on +61 (0)2 8707 30000 or email support@maxon.com.au

Maxon Australia have extensive experience in custom projects including customised M2M Enclosures to suit customers’ specific needs.

Maxon has a range of IP67 rated & other industrial enclosures perfect for field applications including the Shieldmax and the Smartmax Mini IO Controller.
Click here for more information on the Shieldmax – The Shieldmax is an ideal solution for Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure applications utilising 3G connectivity for data retrieval and two way communications. Small footprint IP67 rated case can be discretely mounted next to the meter providing access to serial connectivity and external antenna.
Click here for more information on the Smartmax Mini IO Controller – This powerful all-in-one solution leverages the powerful intelligence of the Smartmax Modem in conjunction with the I/O Interface Controller for wide-ranging flexibility for system integrators and users for automating and controlling innumerable field applications.

Speak to a Maxon Representative today for more information on how this can enhance your business application via sales@maxon.com.au or phone +61 (0)2 8707 3000 today.

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NOW AVAILABLE – Sierra Wireless’s AirCard® 312U Modem

Corporate road warriors who demand top-speed Internet access can get it from Sierra Wireless’s AirCard® 312U Modem, the first modem supporting speeds of up to 42 Mbps. It operates on Dual Carrier HSPA+ networks, the fastest carrier speeds to date, and is also backwards compatible with earlier HSPA technologies so you can work without interruption virtually anywhere you go. Connect your computer to check email, deliver web seminars, query ERP/ CRM applications, or video conference with your team.

For further information contact Maxon directly at sales@maxon.com.au or call +61 (0)2 8707 3000.

The protection of hard assets and property is an ever increasing priority in the business world. The maintenance and security of high value vehicles, road plant and machinery and any other valuable inventory is an around the clock process that requires cost effective and easy to use communications to provide the needed protection.

Low cost web configurable surveillance cameras are now able to be deployed with 3G communication devices networked via IP addressing. Using real time monitoring capabilities of the Unimax or Smartmax Ethernet modems, remote monitoring sessions can be scheduled at critical times to oversee collateral holdings wherever they may be located nation wide, by beaming images and real time CCTV footage back to base over the Mobile Phone networks.

Such applications and the provisioning of monitoring via Web cameras hooked to 3G modems can provide a number of benefits, especially when linked via a private IP WAN service secluded from the outside Internet world by username and password access including but not limited to:

- Easy remote monitoring in real time
- Protection of assets (e.g. road plant) while on jobs in remote locations
- Scheduled sessions when risk is high
- Lower insurance costs

For more information on how these services can integrate and streamline your business contact Maxon at sales@maxon.com.au or call +61287073000.

New End-to-End SaaS Solutions

Maxon is to provide MaxConnect – a diverse range of powerful end-to-end SaaS solutions to enhance & manage your M2M business.

More information will be released shortly about these powerful solutions to be launched in April 2011 so stay tuned for more details.

To be one of the first to be advised on the highly-anticipated MaxConnect service, click here to register your interest.

The USB TO ETHERNET Converter is now available as an add-on for the Smartmax modem to add Ethernet connectivity.
A powerful simultaneous RS232 & Ethernet connection is now possible!!
For further information and to purchase this accessory, contact Maxon at sales@maxon.com.au or on +61 (0)2 8707 3000.

Compatible with Smartmax Firmware Version 0.4.13

This powerful all-in-one solution leverages the powerful intelligence of the Smartmax Modem in conjunction with the I/O Interface Controller for wide-ranging flexibility for system integrators and users for automating and controlling innumerable field applications.