ALA Kit

ALA Kit enables to connect ALA module to your PC during couple minutes and demonstrate system features for measuring, storing and visualization of measured data. Sensors of some physical quantities are integrated directly into printed circuit board or you simply connect external sensors.

The ALA kit is designed for maximum simplicity of testing the ALA module features along with customer application. Whole kit can be used in the application if needed or only ALA module itself and any other HW supply individually. In every cases the ALA system simplifies the customer solution even in relatively complicated sensor applications. No HW developing is necessary.

Large picture of the ALA kit

Typical application

Application examples of ALA system are shown on ALA product family page. Due to the kit, instant working on following purposes is possible:

storing data from sensors and sequential transfer to PC (Excel, Web, MySQL)
ALA1 module configuration testing for future application
direct use of the kit in all kind of sensor application (e.g. meteorological station)

Basic features of the ALA kit

1MB Flash memory to store up to 150 000 values (e.g. 7 values every 30 minutes = circa 1 year)
Supplied SW enables to easy export data to Excel or to MySQL
1 serial port RS232 (USB), option to connect GSM/GPRS modem.
The program support to connect ALA GPRS module, it contains SMS processing and web server. Option of firmware upgrade over serial interface.
Wide range of input signal to output value converting (averaging, calibration, linearization and others). Conversion of input signal according to specified table along with second signal as a parameter enables data processing from non-linear sensor including temperature compensation.
Temperature, humidity and light sensors integrated directly into circuit board
After disconnecting internal sensors, the inputs can be used as following::
- analogue / digital input
- output to supply power to external sensors
- input for frequency measuring
- universal binary output
Whole communication uses open text communication protocol
Part of attached documentation are configuration examples for measuring all kinds of values including linearization and further processing.

Sensors for ALA

Wide range of all kinds of sensors with analogue outputs can be connected to ALA module. Following table shows selected types for measuring of typical physical quantities.

Type	Quantity	Range / accuracy	Interface
DS18B20	Temperature	-55 to +125°C, accuracy ±0.5 °C	One Wire bus
KTY 81-210	Temperature	-55 to +150°C, accuracy ±3 °C	resistance variation
PT-100	Temperature	-55°C to +640°C, accuracy ±0.2 °C (according to type)	resistance variation
MPX 4115	Absolute pressure	15 to 115 kPa, accuracy 1.5%	voltage output
HIH-3610	Air humidity	0-100%, accuracy ±2% RH	voltage output
VT93N1	Lightning intensity	24 kΩ for 10 lux, sensitivity g = 0.9	resistance variation

Downloads & Datasheets

ALA Kit Flyer - brief product overview (2 pages)

Other download for ALA family

Useful SW

ALA connect
A Software for comfortable configuration of ALA module, logging and displaying of measured data. Part of program package is web server and My SQL database server
- Installator for Windows operating system
- Option to connect to ALA via serial port, modem dialled connection or internet (IP address)
- Storing data to file or to My SQL database
- Administration of more than one ALA system from one SW
- Integrated web server allows you to view and present measured data in graphs directly in web browser

ALA Kit Demo
A simple program that introduces you to basic ALA kit features in several steps.
- No installation necessary
- Automatic serial port detection
- Option to choose from saved profiles
Several options how to display data in graphs

FAQ & Support

Questions and information

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Q: Is it possible totally disconnect sensors integrated in the kit and use inputs for own sensors?
A: Yes, use jumper and terminals to disconnect integrated sensors and then you can connect external sensor.

Q: What SW should I use?
A: Open text protocol is used for communication with the module hence you can used any terminal program. For more comfortable operating the ALAconnect program is supplied. It enables you to setup parameters and read values interactively.

Q: How to export data to Excel
A: Use the ALAconnect program to save data to text file, individual values are separated with commas. This format can be easily open in Excel program for further processing.

Q: Do I need any power source or cable before I start using the ALA kit?
A: No, supplied 9V battery is sufficient for power supply and it is part of package as well as serial cable.

Ordering and prices

Sensor samples are already available!

OID	Device type
600 260 >Quotation	ALA module - photo Embedded ALA module.
600 261 >Quotation	ALA Kit - photo Development kit with ALA module containing number of peripherals to quickly begin working.

Extended accessories

GSM/GPRS modem
The modem enables you to access all ALA functions over GSM/internet
RS232/USB converter
Enables you to connect ALA to USB port
2m long DB9 LapLink cable [600 063]
RS-232 LapLink communication cable to connect to PC.

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How to order

Request the prices by Quotation request

The order can be paid electronically, we support VISA and Eurocard/MasterCard

Please, order samples via fax, use the Fax form

Samples are delivered within couple days

We recommend to use start set of the ALA kit for very first tests

Please, follow instructions on ordering page.
Your order will be confirmed within 24 hours via email including delivery time.

ALA family

Ala product family - products overview
- ALA module - Embedded module
- ALA KIT - Evaluation kit with module included