Damocles2 1208: Secure remote control and monitoring
€390.90
Industrial I/O with Enhanced IP Security and Open-Collector Outputs
The HW group Damocles2 1208 is an industrial I/O device for controlling digital inputs and outputs over LAN. It provides 12 digital dry-contact inputs (DI), all equipped with S0 pulse counters with memory to connect water, gas, electricity, or other meters. Additionally, the Damocles2 1208 controls 8 digital open-collector outputs (DO) and excels with a particularly favorable cost-per-I/O ratio.
Configuration is performed via an integrated web server. For remote monitoring over the internet, a SensDesk Technology portal in combination with the SensDesk Mobile App for iOS and Android is suitable. The device also works with HWg-PDMS and HWg-Trigger and uses secure M2M protocols (HTTPS, IPv6, SNMPv3). Thanks to support for over 50 SNMP and SCADA applications, the Damocles2 1208 can be integrated into a wide variety of existing monitoring and control systems; the MQTT protocol additionally enables connection to IoT solutions.
Twelve Digital Inputs, Eight Open-Collector Outputs, and Virtual Outputs in One Unit
The Damocles2 1208 combines a high number of I/O points with professional IT interfaces and remote control of other HWg devices on the network.
12x Digital Input
Dry-contact inputs (NO/NC) with 32-bit S0 pulse counters that retain their count even after a power outage.
8x Open-Collector Output
Switchable open-collector outputs with up to 50V and max. 500mA per output (max. 1,500mA across all 8 outputs combined).
8x Virtual Output (VDO)
Can be assigned to physical outputs of other Damocles2 or Poseidon2 devices on the same LAN (M2M, Box2Box).
Enhanced IP Security
HTTPS, IPv6, and SNMPv3, plus an advanced IP filter, make the Damocles2 1208 a secure choice for professional networks.
MQTT Compatibility
Connection to IoT Hub, MS Azure, AWS IoT, Bluemix Internet of Things, and other cloud services.
HWg-PDMS Support
S0 pulses can be converted into costs per period using HWg-PDMS and exported to MS Excel.
Individually Selectable: Single Device or Set with Power Supply
The Damocles2 1208 is available either as a standalone device or as a recommended starter set with a power supply. The desired variant must be selected before adding to the shopping cart.
Damocles2 1208
Industrial I/O device in a plastic housing for DIN rail, with 12 digital inputs, 8 outputs (open collector), and up to 8 virtual digital outputs. Interfaces: Web, IPv6, SNMPv3, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, netGSM, XML, pulse counter. E-mail and SNMP alerting. Single device without accessories.
Damocles2 1208 Set
Recommended starter package, consisting of the Damocles2 1208 and a matching power supply.
How the Damocles2 1208 Is Built
The plastic housing (approx. 145 x 40 x 90 mm, approx. 222g) is designed for mounting on a DIN rail or wall, has an IP40 rating, and is designed for industrial environments with operating temperatures from -30°C to 65°C (20–80% RH); storage conditions range from -30°C to 60°C (5–95% RH).
Plastic Housing for DIN Rail
Robust housing for DIN rail or wall mounting, with LEDs on the top indicating the status of Power, Setup/Alarm, as well as all inputs and outputs.
Ethernet Port with Web Server
An RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100 MBit) connects the device to the network; an integrated web server enables configuration directly via the browser.
Terminal Blocks for Digital Inputs (I1–I12)
Twelve terminals for digital dry-contact inputs (NO/NC) with pulse counting function, for connecting water, gas, or electricity meters as well as detectors such as motion, smoke, or gas alarms.
Terminal Blocks for Open-Collector Outputs
Eight open-collector outputs for controlling external actuators such as sirens, indicator lights, or control relays, with up to 50V and max. 500mA per output (max. 1,500mA across all 8 outputs).
Power Supply
The Damocles2 1208 is powered via a barrel jack (2.1/5.5 mm) with 9–30 V DC (power consumption approx. 250 mA); PoE or a -48V version are not available for this model according to the manufacturer.
Multi-Level Notification for Critical Events
A state change on a digital input triggers various alerts depending on configuration.
SNMP Trap
Up to 5 SNMP trap destinations can be configured, including SNMP v1 and (partially) v2 as well as v3.
E-mail Alert
Up to 5 e-mail destinations, sendable via SMTP including SMTP TLS encryption.
SMS + Ring
Up to 5 SMS/call destinations via an external GSM modem with HWg-Trigger software or an HWg-SMS-GW3 gateway on the same LAN.
Box2Box / Remote Output
Instead of sending a notification, an alert can also activate an output on another Damocles2 or Poseidon2 device on the network.
Logger, Counters, and Remote Control
- Integrated logger for more than 250,000 records (DI and DO values)
- 32-bit pulse counters on all digital inputs, power-failure safe
- Virtual digital outputs (VDO) for remote control of other HWg devices
- Communication monitoring (Comm Monitor)
- I/O control also possible via HTTP request
Secure Authentication and Encryption
- HTTPS encryption for web configuration
- SNMP v1, partially v2, and v3 (encrypted and authenticated)
- IPv6 support
- Advanced IP filter for access restriction
From Free Cloud Access to Your Own Data Analysis
The Damocles2 1208 can optionally be connected to SensDesk Technology portals, thereby extending it with central evaluation and management functions.
SensDesk Portals
Cloud portals for data display and alerting, combinable with the SensDesk Mobile App for iOS and Android.
HWg-Trigger
Windows software for forwarding alerts to SMS, pop-up messages, or for automatically shutting down a PC.
HWg-PDMS
Logging of measured values, creation of graphs, and export to MS Excel.
Third-Party Software
Compatible with over 50 SNMP/SCADA applications; programming examples in the HWg-SDK (Borland C++, MS Visual, VB, C#, PHP, Java, and more).
Commissioning in a Few Steps
The Damocles2 1208 is set up entirely via the web browser.
- Mount the device on a DIN rail in the control cabinet or attach it to the wall
- Establish power supply via 9–30 V DC through the barrel jack (power supply already included with the Set variant)
- Connect the device to the network via an Ethernet cable
- Open the device's IP address in a browser (initial search possible, e.g., with HWg-Config)
- Connect meters or detectors to the twelve digital inputs (I1–I12)
- Wire external actuators to the eight open-collector outputs
- Optional: Configure alert destinations (e-mail, SNMP trap, SMS gateway) as well as connection to a SensDesk portal
- Optional: Link virtual digital outputs (VDO) with outputs of other Damocles2/Poseidon2 devices
Why the Damocles2 1208 Is the Right Choice
Many I/O Points
12 digital inputs and 8 outputs in a compact device.
Favorable Cost-per-I/O
Excellent ratio of price to number of inputs/outputs.
DIN Rail Mounting
Space-saving installation directly in the control cabinet.
M2M Remote Control
Virtual outputs control outputs of other HWg devices on the network.
Enhanced IP Security
HTTPS, IPv6, SNMPv3, and advanced IP filter (2nd generation).
24 Months Warranty
According to the manufacturer, with 24 months warranty from the date of purchase.
Practical Application Examples
- Remote monitoring of systems and equipment
- Smart buildings
- UPS monitoring
- Security and surveillance systems
- Alarm indication
- Energy consumption measurement
- Connection of external inputs to SCADA systems
Practical Example: In a technical room, the Damocles2 1208 counts the S0 pulses of electricity, gas, and water meters via several digital inputs and simultaneously monitors smoke, motion, and door contact detectors. When a critical condition is detected, the device automatically switches one of the eight open-collector outputs to activate an alarm signal and simultaneously sends an e-mail and an SNMP trap to system monitoring. The counted pulses are regularly read out with HWg-PDMS and converted into costs per period for MS Excel export.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HW group Damocles2 1208 and what is it used for?
The Damocles2 1208 is a LAN-based I/O device with 12 digital inputs and 8 open-collector outputs that can be remotely controlled via the integrated web server or a SensDesk portal. It is particularly suitable for applications with many I/O points such as remote monitoring of systems, smart buildings, UPS monitoring, and energy consumption measurement.
What is the difference between the two options?
"Damocles2 1208" is the industrial single device without accessories. "Damocles2 1208 Set" is the recommended starter package and additionally includes a matching power supply. The desired variant is selected above the shopping cart.
How many digital inputs and outputs can be connected?
The Damocles2 1208 provides 12 digital inputs (I1–I12) with pulse counting function and 8 open-collector outputs. Additionally, up to 8 virtual digital outputs (VDO) can be used to remotely control outputs of other HWg devices on the network.
What is the difference between open-collector outputs and relay outputs?
The 8 outputs of the Damocles2 1208 are designed as open-collector outputs (up to 50V, max. 500mA per output, max. 1,500mA across all 8 outputs). Unlike relay outputs, they are particularly suitable for directly switching smaller DC loads or as signal generators for downstream controls and contribute to the device's favorable cost-per-I/O ratio.
What are virtual digital outputs (VDO)?
Virtual digital outputs are up to 8 outputs that can be assigned to physical outputs of other Damocles2 or Poseidon2 devices on the same LAN. This allows an alert on the Damocles2 1208 to directly trigger an output on a remote device (M2M communication, Box2Box).
How are SMS or call alerts sent?
The Damocles2 1208 does not have its own GSM/LTE modem. SMS and call alerts ("SMS + Ring") are possible either via the HWg-Trigger software with an external GSM modem or via an HWg-SMS-GW3 gateway on the same LAN.
How is the Damocles2 1208 powered?
The device is powered via 9–30 V DC through a barrel jack. PoE or a -48V version are not available for the Damocles2 1208 according to the manufacturer. A matching power supply is included only in the Set package; for the single device it must be obtained separately.
What distinguishes the 2nd generation (Damocles2) from the 1st generation Damocles?
Compared to the 1st generation, the Damocles2 1208 newly includes an advanced IP filter, SNMPv3, HWg-Push (SensDesk portal connection), netGSM (HWg-SMS-GW3), virtual outputs (XML), pulse counters (S0), HTTPS, IPv6, and MQTT (IoT portals). One feature of the 1st generation, group alerting, is omitted in the Damocles2 1208.
How many records does the internal logger store?
The integrated logger stores more than 250,000 records of the digital inputs and outputs (DI, DO).
What security features does the device offer?
The Damocles2 1208 supports HTTPS-encrypted configuration, SNMP v1, partially v2, and v3, IPv6, and an advanced IP filter for access restriction.
Questions about the Damocles2 1208?
Our support team in Germany will advise you free of charge on selection, sensors, and configuration.
- Damocles2 1208:
Basic unit only - Damocles2 1208 Set:
Includes power supply: 12 V DC, 1 A
Ethernet Interface:
- RJ45 (100BASE-Tx) – 10/100 Mbps
Supported Protocols:
- Modbus/TCP, HTTP, NTP, SMTP, netGSM, HWg-PUSH
- SNMP, XML
- MQTT (IoT portals)
- HTTPS, IPv6
SNMP Compatibility:
- Version 1, partial Version 2, Version 3
Digital Inputs (DI):
- 12× digital inputs (I1 – I12)
- Supports NO/NC dry contacts
- 12× 32-bit pulse counters
- Pulse counters retain values even during power outage
Digital Outputs (DO):
- 8× open collector outputs
- Max. load: 50 V, max. 500 mA per output, max. 1,500 mA for all 8 outputs
- Supports up to 8 virtual digital outputs (VDO)
Logger:
- Internal memory: 250,000 records
- Logged values: DI, DO
Power Supply:
- 9–30 V DC
Dimensions / Weight:
- Dimensions: 145 × 40 × 90 mm
- Weight: 222 g
Notifications:
- Email notifications on DI status changes
- SMS notifications (with HWg-Trigger or HWg-SMS-GW)
- SNMP trap
- Activation of remote relays on other Damocles2 devices
Supported Software:
- HWg-Trigger (SMS forwarding, pop-up messages, PC shutdown)
- HWg-PDMS (value logging, graphs, export to MS Excel)
- Third-party software, HWg-SDK
- Over 50 SNMP and SCADA applications
Security Features:
- Advanced IP filters
- SNMPv3
- HTTPS
- IPv6
- Secure M2M protocols
Application Areas:
- Remote device monitoring
- Smart buildings
- UPS monitoring
- Security and surveillance systems
- Alarm displays
- Energy consumption measurement
- Connecting external inputs to SCADA systems
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Accessories
DB9 LapLink Cable 2m A LapLink cable (also known as Lablink or null-printer cable) is a cable used to connect two computers directly via a cable connection. Housing: Plastic Type: Cable
Mounting Plate D Bracket for Ares and Poseidon2 Operating environment: -3°C - 85°C / 0%RH - 100%RH Storage environment: -30°C - 60°C / 5%RH - 95%RH Dimensions: 74 x 6 x 120 (W x H x D) / 58g Warranty: 24 months Wall mounting plate for Ares, Poseidon2 3266/68 and other products.
DIN-Rail Box Set A mounting kit for installing HW-group devices on a DIN rail. Applications and Use: Mounting kit for installing HW-group devices with metal housing on a DIN rail. Operating environment: -30°C - 85°C / 0%RH - 100%RH Storage environment: -30°C - 60°C / 5%RH - 95%RH Dimensions: 45 x 11 x 105 (W x H x D) / 22g
Mounting Kit Screw set for mechanical mounting Applications and Use: Screw set for mechanical fastening
Mounting Plate E- 1U Rack (cabinet) mounting plate, 1U mounting for HW-group Ares and Poseidon2 devices Operating environment: -30°C - 85°C / 0%RH - 100%RH Storage environment: -30°C - 60°C / 5%RH - 95%RH Dimensions: 127 x 45 x 94 (W x H x D) / 137g Warranty: 24 months Rack (cabinet) mounting plate, 1U mounting for HW-group Ares, Poseidon2 3266/3268 and other products.
Mounting Plate L DIN Rail DIN rail mounting plate for Ares, Poseidon2 3268, and other products. Features: Metal housing Wall mounting Applications and Use: Profiles for metal-encapsulated HWg devices for wall mounting. Dimensions: 150 x 120 x 45 (W x H x D) / 65g Warranty: 24 months
Mounting Kit for Poseidon2 4002 and HWg-SMS-GW3 Applications and Use: Mounting kit for Poseidon2 4002 and HWg-SMS-GW3 Operating environment: -30°C - 85°C / 0%RH - 100%RH Storage environment: -30°C - 60°C / 5%RH - 95%RH Dimensions: 136 x 45 x 16 (W x H x D) / 165g Warranty: 24 months
Rack Shelf 1U A versatile solution for easy mounting of HW-group devices in 1U racks. Operating environment: -30°C - 85°C / 0%RH - 100%RH Storage environment: -30°C - 60°C / 5%RH - 95%RH Dimensions: 485 x 44 x 104 (W x H x D) / 597g Warranty: 24 months Housing: Metal Type: Wall mounting This shelf makes it easy to use devices in racks. You can even combine different 1U products and sensors.
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Manufacturer information:
HW group s. r. o.
Rumunská 26
Prague, 120 00
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 222 511 918
Email: sales@hwg.cz
Responsible person:
Didactum® Security GmbH
Im Mühlenfeld 4
48163 Münster
Deutschland
Fon:
(+49) 250 19 71 63 54 / (+49) 171 33 11 577
Email: info@didactum-security.de
