HW-group Ares 12

The HW-group Ares 12 is a professional remote monitoring solution specifically designed for scenarios without LAN or WLAN connectivity. Instead, it relies on reliable GSM/GPRS communication, ensuring continuous data collection from remote sites for analysis and alarm notifications. In an increasingly connected world where real-time data and secure alerts are vital, the Ares 12 provides a robust foundation for enterprise-level monitoring.

Supporting up to 14 sensors via 1-Wire and 1-Wire-UNI, it allows monitoring of temperature, humidity, current, voltage, and digital dry contact values. This makes it ideal for environmental control, energy monitoring, and infrastructure supervision. Its integrated backup battery ensures autonomy for up to 24 hours in case of power failures.

Key Technical Features

• Connects up to 14 sensors via 1-Wire / 1-Wire UNI
• 2 digital inputs for dry contacts or pulse counters
• Internal datalogger for 250,000 events
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS connectivity with external antenna
• Compact (76 × 93 × 28 mm), DIN-rail or wall-mounted
• Worldwide operation and remote configuration via FOTA

Reliable Alerts

The Ares 12 supports flexible alarms through:

• Email alerts (up to 5 recipients)
• SMS and call notifications via GSM
• Integration with SNMP-based monitoring software

Since notifications run over GSM, they work without IP network access, ideal for isolated or remote sites.

Typical Applications

• Industrial monitoring – factory climate and process control
• Data centers – temperature, humidity, and power supervision
• Logistics and cold chain – GSM-based temperature tracking
• Mobile applications – vehicles, containers, construction sites
• Building automation – remote technical rooms and energy sites

IoT and Cloud Integration

The Ares 12 integrates seamlessly with the SensDesk cloud portal for unified monitoring dashboards, trend analysis, and automated reporting. It also supports HWg-PDMS for energy/consumption reports via impulse counters. With SNMP, XML, and HTTP interfaces, it can also connect into IoT or SCADA systems.

Advantages

• Reliable GSM-based communication independent of LAN/WLAN
• Up to 14 sensors supported + dry contact integration
• 250,000-event datalogger for historical tracking
• Email, SMS, and call alerts for instant reactions
• Cloud-ready with SensDesk and HWg-PDMS compatibility
• Battery backup for 24h operation during outages
• Compact design, easy installation

The HW-group Ares 12 is more than a monitoring device – it is a flexible IoT-ready platform providing continuous environmental, facility, and process monitoring. From industrial plants and telecom sites to logistics and IT infrastructure, it ensures reliable control in any scenario lacking fixed network connectivity.