Base Station

Functions

  • Receives temperature and other readings from satellites
  • It sends daily status, alert, and update e-mails as needed
  • Receives changes to internal settings remotely: typical changes are to e-mail recipient addresses and/or min/max temperature settings

Features

  • Wireless: uses radio frequency to receive information from satellites
  • Runs on AC power
  • Batteries provide operation during power outages (10 day max. on base station, replace batteries yearly or as conditions warrant)
  • Connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line

Modified: Friday, November 25, 2005