Chapter 3 Advantech Mrm Utility; Introduction & Overview; Overview - Advantech VITA-350E User Manual

Chapter 3 Advantech MRM Utility

3.1 Introduction & Overview
Introduction & Overview gives a general background to the AVL plat-
form. The system architecture is explained, and the product's main fea-
tures are introduced. Installation of the software is explained.

3.1.1 Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of Advantech's VITA-350E product for
developing MRM control for GPS and automation solutions of industry.
Advantech VITA-350E product is a comprehensive, flexible GPS and
GPRS enabled controlling platform that supports the functions and utili-
ties to develop automation applications in industry environment. VITA-
350E products provide GPS/GPRS enabled systems including remote
controlling & accessing functions to be connected to Internet/Intranet.
VITA-350E is extremely flexible and easy to use. The client could use
MRM Utility to get/set the information of devices. A VITA-350E device
will be automatically probed and shown on your Utility screen. After set-
ting the server IP address, port and sending format of data, VITA-350E
will automatically connect to the server and send GPS or I/O data to the
server.
The VITA-350E kernel is a multi-threaded engine for optimal perfor-
mance. It provides you GPS/GPRS connectivity with your mobile
machines including cars, fleets, and other automated devices. It saves a
lot of effort and time when developing your applications. The VITA-350E
platform ensures that you can integrate your process data into existing
AVL information systems.
In addition, VITA-350E MRM Utility software utility leverages 32-bit
Windows' preemptive multi-tasking capability to support Windows CE
environments.
Contents
• Installation
• How does VITA-350E work?
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