Perseus Industrial 310
€587.70
The Scalable DIN-Rail Solution for Monitoring Industrial Environments
The HW group Perseus Industrial 310 is a scalable DIN-rail unit for LAN-based monitoring and control for industrial, infrastructure and environmental applications. It connects external physical sensors, digital inputs and outputs (DI/DO), WLD cables (water leak detection) and third-party meters via LAN or Modbus/RTU.
The Perseus Industrial 310 is offered exclusively as a base unit – there are no variants or starter sets for this model. Thanks to the modular RTU expander architecture, the number of inputs and outputs can be flexibly adapted to the respective application. With extensive alarming options, open APIs (BACnet, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, SNMP, XML) and portal connection (SensDesk Technology), the device is ideal for professional remote monitoring and site automation.
Sensors, Detectors, RTU Expanders and Other LAN Devices in One Unit
The Perseus Industrial 310 starts with 5 digital inputs (with pulse counters) and 2 relay outputs and can be expanded as required via DIN-rail RTU expanders – flexibly powered via 9-30V, -48V or PoE.
2x RJ11 (1-Wire UNI / 1WR)
Up to two external 1-Wire UNI sensors from HW group per port, e.g. for temperature, humidity, voltage or current.
RS-485 (Modbus/RTU)
1 terminal block with 12V for connecting Modbus/RTU-capable third-party devices such as energy meters, UPS or air conditioning systems.
WLD-L (Water Leak Location)
1 port, usable either as 1 zone for a WLD-L locating sensor cable or as 2 standard WLD zones (cable type A/B).
5x DI / 2x DO
Five digital dry-contact inputs with S0 pulse counting (EN 62053-31, Class B) and two relay outputs (50V/1000mA).
Scalable DIN-Rail Architecture
Expansion of DI/DO via RTU expanders directly on the DIN rail, tailored to the respective application.
PoE / -48V / 9-30V
Flexible power supply via Power over Ethernet, Telco standard -48V DC or classic 9-30V DC.
How the Perseus Industrial 310 Is Built
The compact plastic housing is designed for mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail (dimensions approx. 105 x 90 x 57 mm, W x H x D, weight approx. 207 g), has protection class IP40 and is designed for operating and storage temperatures from -30°C to 65°C at 5–95% relative humidity.
Plastic Housing for DIN Rail
Compact housing for direct mounting on a DIN rail in a control cabinet or technical room, intended for industrial, SoHo and IT environments.
Ethernet Port with Web Server and PoE
One RJ45 Ethernet port (100BASE-T) connects the device to the network and can simultaneously power it via Power over Ethernet; configuration is performed via the integrated web server directly in the browser.
Sensor Connections
Two RJ11 ports for 1-Wire/1-Wire UNI sensors (up to two sensors per port) and one RS-485 terminal block (including 12V) for Modbus/RTU devices.
WLD-L, DI and DO Terminals
One WLD-L connection (either 1 locating zone or 2 standard WLD zones), five terminals for digital dry-contact inputs with pulse counting function and two relay outputs (up to 50V/1000mA) for controlling external actuators.
Expansion Bus for RTU Expanders
Additional DIN-rail RTU expanders (see below) can be connected via RS-485/Modbus-RTU to scale the number of digital inputs and outputs.
Flexible Power Supply
The Perseus Industrial 310 is powered either via a barrel connector (2.1/5.5 mm) or a terminal block with 9–30 V DC, via a terminal block with Telco standard -48V DC, or directly via PoE through the Ethernet port (power consumption approx. 500 mA at 9–30V/-48V or approx. 250 mA at PoE).
Scalable RTU DIN-Rail Expansion
The Perseus Industrial 310 starts with 5 digital inputs (with pulse counters) and 2 relay outputs. DIN-rail RTU expanders can be mounted directly next to it to increase the number of DI (dry-contact inputs) and DO (relay outputs) according to the application.
RTU Expander 1004
+10x DI, +4x DO
RTU Expander 2004
+20x DI, +4x DO
RTU Expander 3004
+30x DI, +4x DO
RTU Expander 0002 230V
+2x DO (230V)
Evaluate Sensor Data from Other LAN Devices as Well
The Meters API is a unique feature of the Perseus product line: the device additionally reads sensor values from external devices and includes them in analyses and alarms – making the Perseus Industrial 310 not only a sensor device but also a local data concentrator for distributed monitoring systems.
- Readable protocols: 1-Wire, Modbus/RTU, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT, HWg XML
- Example: integration of further HWg devices such as STE2 R2 via LAN
- Up to 100 external meters with a total of up to 1,000 variables (values)
- Virtual values (conversions) and calibration offset supported
In addition, the Perseus Industrial 310 supports integration into building automation systems via BACnet/TCP as well as IPv6 for modern, future-proof network environments.
Multi-Level Notification for Critical Events
The Perseus Industrial 310 offers local, network-based and portal-supported alarm options.
Local Alarms
Switching of the relay outputs (DO) based on sensor data, e.g. to activate ventilation, air conditioning or automatic doors.
Standalone Device Alarms
SNMP trap and e-mail directly from the device (e-mail sending requires an SMTP server); SMS and call alarms are possible via the external SMS-GW3 accessory.
Portal Alarms (SensDesk)
Additionally e-mail, SMS, voice calls, device failure alert (Device Invalid Alert), alarm escalation and group alarms via the portal connection.
Advanced Conditions
Alarms can be configured, for example, so that they only take effect when 2 of 5 sensors exceed a threshold or are unreachable.
Lua Scripting, Conditions and Schedules
For individual evaluation logic, the Perseus Industrial 310 comes with several tools.
- Local, user-defined scripts in Lua
- Conditions with multiple actions per variable
- Calendar- or period-based scheduler
- Virtual sensors as well as unit conversion and calibration offset
- Integrated logger with 32 MB memory
- Remote configuration via SensDesk Technology (Remote Config)
Secure Authentication and Encryption
- RADIUS authentication according to IEEE 802.1X
- HTTPS with customer certificate
- Admin and user accounts with separate access rights
- IPv6 support as well as SNMP v1 and v3 (including SNMP traps)
From Free Cloud Access to Your Own Portal Instance
The Perseus Industrial 310 can optionally be connected to the SensDesk portal and thereby expanded with central evaluation and management functions.
HWg-cloud.com
Free portal service with e-mail alarms, device failure alert and a value graph with short history.
SensDesk.com / Portal Provider
Paid portals with e-mail, SMS and voice call alarms, multi-graphs over several years, PDF reports and multi-user accounts.
Portal On-Premise
Standalone SensDesk installation on your own server for companies with special data protection requirements.
HWg Monitor App
Mobile app for iOS and Android, shows all sensor values from LAN and portal devices at a glance – also usable as a wall display in the technical room.
Commissioning in a Few Steps
Setting up the Perseus Industrial 310 is done entirely via the web browser.
- Mount the device on the DIN rail in the control cabinet or technical room
- Select power supply: 9–30 V DC, -48V DC or PoE via the Ethernet port
- Connect the device to the network via Ethernet cable
- Open the device’s IP address in the browser (initial search e.g. possible with HWg-Config)
- Connect 1-Wire UNI sensors to the RJ11 ports or Modbus/RTU devices to the RS-485 terminal block
- Optional: wire the WLD-L sensor cable, dry contacts and relay outputs
- Optional: connect RTU expanders to increase the number of DI/DO
- Optional: configure alarm rules, Lua scripts or the connection to SensDesk/HWg-cloud.com
Why the Perseus Industrial 310 Is the Right Choice
DIN-Rail Mounting
Space-saving installation directly in the control cabinet, ideal for technical rooms and industrial plants.
Modularly Expandable
Scaling of DI/DO via RTU expanders flexibly as needed.
WLD-L Locating Detection
Either standard WLD zones or location-resolving leak detection.
Flexible Power Supply
PoE, -48V Telco standard or classic 9-30V DC.
Meters API
Additional evaluation of sensor data from other LAN devices.
24-Month Warranty
According to the manufacturer with 24 months warranty from the date of purchase.
Practical Application Examples
- Technical room and infrastructure monitoring
- Warehouse, pharmaceutical and storage environmental monitoring
- Remote monitoring of machines and sites
- Telco cabinet / BTS monitoring
- Greenhouse and agricultural monitoring
- Water leak detection and alarm systems
Practical example: In a control cabinet, the Perseus Industrial 310 monitors the floor for water leaks via the WLD-L zone and, in the event of an alarm, automatically switches a pump or a shut-off valve via one of the two relay outputs. In addition, the device reads a connected energy meter via Modbus/RTU and reports threshold exceedances by e-mail via the SensDesk connection. If more digital inputs are required, an RTU Expander 2004 can be added directly on the DIN rail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HW group Perseus Industrial 310 and what is it used for?
The Perseus Industrial 310 is a scalable DIN-rail solution for LAN-based remote monitoring that combines external sensors, detectors, digital inputs/outputs and data from other LAN devices. It is particularly suitable for technical rooms, industrial plants, warehouse and telecommunications environments.
Are there different variants or a starter set?
No, the Perseus Industrial 310 is offered exclusively as a single base unit. There are no selectable variants or starter sets as with other devices in the Perseus family.
How can the number of inputs/outputs be expanded?
Via the scalable DIN-rail architecture, additional RTU expanders (models 1004, 2004, 3004 and 0002 230V) can be mounted directly next to the Perseus Industrial 310 on the DIN rail and connected via RS-485/Modbus-RTU to increase the number of digital inputs (DI) and relay outputs (DO).
What does WLD-L mean and how does it differ from WLD?
The WLD-L connection of the Perseus Industrial 310 can be used either as 1 zone for a WLD-L locating sensor cable (Water Leak Location, which localizes the exact leak position along the cable) or as 2 standard WLD zones for conventional water leak sensor cables of type A/B.
How is the Perseus Industrial 310 powered?
The device can be operated either via 9–30 V DC (barrel connector or terminal block), via a terminal block with Telco standard -48V DC, or directly via Power over Ethernet (PoE) through the Ethernet port.
What exactly is the Meters API?
The Meters API is a special feature of the Perseus product line: in addition to the directly connected sensors, the device can also read values from other devices on the same LAN, for example from further HWg devices, and include this data in its own local conditions, alarms or portal visualization.
How many sensors and meters can be connected?
Directly available are 2x RJ11 ports with up to two 1-Wire UNI sensors each as well as one RS-485 connection for Modbus/RTU devices. In total, the Perseus Industrial 310 supports up to 100 meters or 1,000 variables according to the manufacturer, among other things through the additional integration of sensors via the Meters API.
Does the device have an internal LTE modem for SMS alarms?
No. The Perseus Industrial 310 does not have an internal LTE modem. SMS and call alarms are possible via the external SMS-GW3 accessory (LAN gateway), or alternatively via SMS/voice call alarms of the SensDesk portal.
What security features does the device offer?
The Perseus Industrial 310 supports RADIUS authentication according to IEEE 802.1X, HTTPS with customer certificate, separate admin and user accounts as well as IPv6 and SNMP v1/v3 including SNMP traps.
Questions about the Perseus Industrial 310?
Our support team in Germany provides free advice on selection, sensors and configuration.
Perseus Industrial 310
General Data
- Professional industrial monitoring and control controller
- Scalable DIN-rail architecture with RTU expansions
- Integrated web server
- Remote configuration with SensDesk technology
- Condition & Actions, virtual sensors and scheduler
- Logger size: 32 MB
- Environments: Industrial, SoHo, IT
- Installation: DIN rail
- Housing: Plastic
- Protection class: IP40
Ethernet & Network
- Ethernet: 10/100 Mbit, RJ45
- Ethernet standard: 100BASE-T
- DHCP: Yes
- HTTP: Yes
- HTTPS: Yes
- WebSocket: Yes
- IPv6: Yes
- SNMP: v1 and v3
- SNMP Traps: Yes
- SNTP: Yes
- SMTP: Yes
- SMTP TLS: Yes
- Radius / IEEE 802.1X: Yes
- Syslog: No
- CoAP: No
1-Wire & Sensor Connections
- 2 × RJ11 ports
- Up to 2 external 1-Wire UNI sensors per port
- Supported sensors: Temperature, relative humidity (indoor/outdoor), voltage, current (0–30 A or 4–20 mA) and further sensors
- 1-Wire Meters API: Yes
- Number of 1-Wire ports: 2
- 1-Wire values: up to 100
- Virtual values / conversions: Yes
- Calibration offset: Yes
RS-485 & Modbus
- 1 × RS-485 / Modbus-RTU connection via terminal block
- 12 V supply at the RTU connection
- Number of RS-485 ports: 1
- RS-485: Yes
- Modbus/RTU Meters API: Yes
- Modbus/TCP: Yes
- RS-485 values: up to 100
- RS-485/HWg Meters API: No
Water Leak Monitoring
- 1 zone for external Water Leak Detection at Location (WLD-L) sensor cable
- Alternatively 2 zones for external Water Leak Detection sensor cables A/B
- Number: 1
- Includes 2 detection zones
- Counter function: No
Digital Inputs
- 5 × digital inputs (DI)
- Type: Dry Contact
- Counter function: Yes
- S0 pulse DI according to EN 62053-31, Class B
- Supported detectors: Smoke, door contact, motion, power/voltage presence and further
Digital Outputs
- 2 × relay outputs
- Switching voltage: 50 V
- Switching current: 1000 mA
- Standard relay outputs
- Defined pulse outputs: Yes
- Local Condition Output: Yes
Communication Protocols & APIs
- SNMP: Yes
- XML: Yes
- Modbus/TCP: Yes
- MQTT: Yes
- BACnet/TCP: Yes
- HWg-Push (SensDesk): Yes
- Open API: SNMP, XML, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, BACnet
- Meters API via LAN: HWg XML, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT
- Meters API: 1-Wire, Modbus/RTU, Modbus/TCP, SNMP, MQTT, HWg XML
- M-Bus Meters API: No
- RS-485/HWg Meters API: No
Processing & Automation
- Condition & Actions
- Virtual sensors / values
- Scheduler
- Lua scripts
- Remote configuration
- Virtual Values (Conversions): Yes
- Client/Server: Yes
Alarms & Notifications
- Device alarms via SNMP and e-mail
- SMS / calls via external SMS gateway
- Portal alarms: E-mail, SMS / calls
- Device Invalid Alert: Yes
- E-mail destinations: up to 100
- E-mail templates: Yes
- SMS destinations: up to 100
- SMS templates: Yes
- Trap destinations: up to 100
- Group alarm: Yes
- Alarm reminder: Yes
- Periodic status: Yes
- Alarm escalation: Yes
- IO via HTTP: No
Box2Box
- Format: XML
- Number: up to 1000
- Client/Server: Yes
Capacities
- Meters limit: 100
- Variables limit: 1000
- 1-Wire values: 100
- RS-485 values: 100
- Box2Box: up to 1000
- The maximum number of sensors per port depends on the hardware interface and the components used
Power Supply
- Supply via DC barrel jack: 12–30 V, 500 mA
- Supply via terminal block: 12–30 V, 500 mA
- Alternative supply via terminal block: -48 V, 500 mA
- PoE via RJ45: Yes
- PoE supply: 250 mA
- PoE / 48 V: Yes
Environmental Conditions
- Operating temperature: -30 to 65 °C
- Operating humidity: 5–95 % RH
- Storage temperature: -30 to 65 °C
- Storage humidity: 5–95 % RH
Mechanical Data
- Dimensions: 105 × 90 × 57 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight: 207 g
- Mounting: DIN rail
- Housing: Plastic
- Protection class: IP40
Further Features
- Radius: Yes
- Scheduler: Yes
- Lua scripts: Yes
- Switch: No
- Configuration: Web interface
- WLAN: No
- Mobile: No
- Wiegand: No
- RS-232: No
- Comm Monitor: No
- Antenna: No
- Warranty: 24 months
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
