Re: Question on Remote Data Access

["Sid" <sid.young@xxxxxxxxx>]

Biff,

It would appear that a small PC such as the "MicroClient Jr." from
http://www.norhtec.com/products/mcjr/details.html might be what you are
after with DOS, PC anywhere (old DOS version) a USB modem and the
serial ports connected correctly is a workable plug and go solution.

Alternativly you could just write a small "C" program to transfer the
data from the unit as required and dial you back at appropriate times
automatically. Saves you dialling in and doing anything.

Sid


biff wrote:
> I have a situation where I have some sensors I want to montor manually
> at my cabin (say once a week). The sensor data I am gathering is in the
> form of a small file, say 5Kbytes. It is simple stuff, mainly
> temperature profiles. I have a little controller (STAMP based)
> gathering the data; it is not a PC, but it has a USB and RS232
> interface. I do not have Internet access at the cabin. Is there an easy
> way for me to set up a phone interface to this unit so that I can call
> it from my PC and pick up this data? No problem adding a modem. I am
> just looking for the simplest way to get the data.