The FTP client function in the DXAdvanced will automatically transfer, at preset times, data files saved to the DXAdvanced unit's internal memory. Both a primary and secondary server can be specified. If a transfer to the primary server fails, files will automatically be transferred to the secondary server.

DXAdvanced display screens can be displayed on common web browsers such as Internet Explorer. In addition to displaying screen displays, your web browser can check alarm status, report instantaneous channel values, and write message data to the DXAdvanced. This capability allows data on any DXAdvanced unit to be displayed on any PC in the plant or anywhere outside the plant with Internet access to the facility.

DXAdvanced can send a variety of informative e-mail messages that include alarm notification reports, periodic instantaneous data values, scheduled report data and other information. With Internet access, DXAdvanced can send e-mail messages anywhere in the world. An e-mail-capable cellular phone can be used to receive instantaneous remote notification of alarms.

DXAdvanced uses SNTP protocol in client mode to acquire time information from a network time-server. This function allows any number of DXAdvanced units within a facility to have precisely synchronized time; so all units will record data with coordinated date and time stamp information. In addition, DXAdvanced can function as a server, providing time data to other SNTP client units on the network.

Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the DXAdvanced can automatically acquire the settings it needs (IP address) for network communications from a DHCP server. This makes it easier than ever to install the unit on a plant network.

DXAdvanced supports MODBUS TCP/IP client and server modes for Ethernet communications and MODBUS RTU master and slave modes for optional serial communications. Both allow large amounts of external data points to be input to and processed by the DXAdvanced from external hardware such as YOKOGAWA’s MW100. With this capability, a multipoint data acquisition system of up to 348 channels can be configured*. This bi-directional communication also allows the DXAdvanced to provide data to other devices such as a PLC. * External input option and mathematical functions option are required.