The AgentG3
A solution for monitoring and control of field assets in a compact, robust and flexible package.
The AgentG3 - a modular family
Pervasive Agents are remote telemetry, monitoring and control devices that come pre-integrated with the Pervasive Portal. An AgentG3 incorporates sensor interfaces and control, bluetooth deployment and local access, onboard power, and a link to the cloud via secure cellular communication.
Each AgentG3 is tailored to your application using the optimal selection of modular building blocks from the selection below. These are fully assembled and pre-integrated at the factory, and supplied ready to be up and running in minutes.
AgentG3 Configuration Options
0. Enclosure
Built to withstand the elements, each AgentG3 is packaged in an engineered metal housing that dramatically simplifies field installations.
Features
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Body machined from black anodised 6060 Aluminium, with RF-transparent HDPE dome.
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Sealed M12Ax12 circular connector for connection of sensors, control outputs, power etc.
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QR Code for commissioning and control via link to the Pervasive Portal landing page for that individual AgentG3. (Login required).
Mechanical
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Size and weight: 187mm x 42mm diameter, approx 330g
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Grooved for secure mounting using 5mm stainless steel cable ties or accessory Mounting Bracket.
Environment
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Fully o-ring sealed to IP67 including external connections.
1. AgentG3 Brain Board
The core of each AgentG3 is the "Brain Board" that provides processing, sensor management and control for the system.
Options Available:
Standard Brain Board
Single Processor Version
Processor
32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processor with ultralow power sensor controller.
Bluetooth
Onboard Bluetooth 5 for configuration, local control and off-line data capture and relay via the Pervasive G3 App (iOS only)
Pervasive Portal
Data management, reporting, mimic panels, alerts, configuration and lots more.
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Brain Board with Mesh (coming soon)
Dual Processor for Integral Mesh Networking
Processor
32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processor with ultralow power sensor controller.
Bluetooth
Onboard Bluetooth 5 for configuration, local control and off-line data capture and relay via the Pervasive G3 App (iOS only)
Pervasive Portal
Data management, reporting, mimic panels, alerts, configuration and lots more.
Mesh Networking
Dedicated 32-bit ARM processor and DSP for Sub-1GHz (900-920 MHz) ISM-band radio with integral antenna. Forms local wireless network with backhaul to Pervasive Portal using any AgentG3 that has LTE or 3G.
2. BP - Communications Back Pack
The AgentG3 includes flexible uplink options including LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT or 3G to securely communicate with the Pervasive Portal.
Options Available:
4G/LTE Cat M1 / NB
Bands
LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 20, 26, 28
Antenna
Integral Antenna inside IP67-sealed dome, or install optional SMA connector for external antenna
GSM 3G/2G
Bands
Frequency Bands: 850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz.
Antenna
Integral Antenna inside IP67-sealed dome, or install optional SMA connector for external antenna
3. PM - Personality Module
Personality Modules allow the AgentG3 to deliver real world connectivity for a wide range of interfaces such as Modbus via RS485, SDI-12, 1-Wire, analog inputs, FET outputs, pulse counting and digital I/O.
Options Available:
GP: General Purpose
General monitoring and control applications
5 x Digital Input/Output or Analog Input
1 x 1-Wire Bus
1 x Protected FET Output (closes to Ground)
MB: Modbus RS-485
Supervise, monitor and control other devices
Modbus over RS-485 (A/B)
1 x Digital Input/Output or Analog Input
1 x Protected FET Output (closes to Ground)
1 x GPS Input using accessory cable
CP: Cathodic Protection
Monitor Cathodic Protection of steel infrastructure
Analog to Digital inputs at 24-bit resolution
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+/- 100V Analog Input (Anode)
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+/- 10V Analog Input (Structure)
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+/- 100mV Analog Input (Shunt)
1 x Digital I/O or Analog Input
1 x Protected FET Output (Closes to Ground)
GPS and 1-PPS inputs for GPS-synchronised interruption (GPS accessory required)
4. PS - Power Supply Module
Flexible power options enable the AgentG3 to be fitted with either primary or rechargeable batteries and including support for direct interface with solar panels or other DC power sources.
Options Available:
THI: Long Life Primary Battery
(non-rechargable)
For non-powered sites with low power sensors and less frequent uplink
Lithium Thionyl Chloride primary cell (non-rechargable).
Nominal 14,000 mAh
Predicted shelf life of battery typically 5-10 years.
Lifetime in field typically 5 years based on daily connection. (Most dependent on frequency of LTE or 3G communication with the Portal)
FEPV: Rechargeable LiFePO4 Battery, Solar Capable
External power or solar available. For higher power sensors, frequent uplink
Single LiFePO4 cell, nominal 5000 mAh
Typically usable for 2,000+ charge cycles
External supply 5-28V DC, or 5W/12V Solar Panel
Accessories
A range of AgentG3 accessories are available. Please contact Pervasive to discuss.
Mounting Bracket for pole or wall mounting
Cable
A range of application-targeted cables are available.
GPS
A GPS "puck" is available with matching connector to suit some application-targeted AgentG3 cables. Can be used for location tracking and precision timing of Cathodic Protection monitoring.