Ethernet and the Internet
Protocols
The iNetGrow system uses
Ethernet and Internet protocols.
This allows any computer on the local area network (LAN) or on the
Internet (anywhere in the world) to interact with the “Apopka” controller.
User Interface
The user interface to the
controller is through a PC. PCs
are the most cost-effective interface devices, since they allow a graphical and
user-friendly interaction. Since
the interface is through Internet protocols, physical distance to the
controller is immaterial.
Web Services
The Internet protocols allow
accessing the controllers through a web interface. You may use a web browser to interact with the
controllers. Again, since the
physical distances are irrelevant as long as you are on the Internet, you may
control your system from afar.
Web-Enabled Devices
There are many web-enabled
communications devices besides the PC.
Most modern cell phones allow you to access the Internet, or at least
receive e-mail messages.
Similarly, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and pocket PCs provide
convenient means to communicate over the Internet.
Also see User Interface,
Integrating with
Web Services
1.
What is Agricultural Control?
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Ethernet and Internet Protocols
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Pictures of Sample Implementations
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