Tako Hardware
Designed for rugged and remote environments, the Tako smart devices connect your assets to the cloud, are easy to install, and will support hundreds of different kinds of sensors.
Each Tako edge device supports up to seven sensors simultaneously, can transmit via WiFi or LTE, and can be powered by an external power source or asset integration.
Edge Devices
Power.
Power Options
External
AC adapter included for USA (indoor and outdoor variations available).
Tied to Monitored Equipment
Custom wiring harness available for specific equipment requirements.
Power Requirements
Voltage Requirements
24V DC Input to
24V Output to Sensors
Minimum/Maximum Requirements: Min. 18V / Max. 27V
Consumption Information
Sleep Mode: 700 uA
Connected in Resting State: 200 uA
Radio Transmission: 2.5 mA
Any additional power consumption is contingent upon the kind of sensor(s) attached to the Otto unit.
Connectivity.
Smart Device connects to internet via Tako Gateway
Smart Device to Gateway
Connectivity: Wireless Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE 4.2)
Distance requirements:
250 ft. max (line of sight)
Gateway to Internet Router
Connectivity Options:
4G/LTE
WiFi
Ethernet
Internet Protocol Compatibility:
IPv4
IPv6
Distance requirements:
Wireless: 50 ft max.
Wired: 100 ft max.
Sensors.
Each smart device supports up to 7 sensors simultaneously
Compatible with any off-the-shelf 4-20mA sensor
Tako sensor recommendation program:
Tako maintains a running list of sensors that we have tested and that meet quality field use standards. For a list of tested sensors or if you have sensors that you would like tested, please contact us.
Configurable with most non 4-20mA industrial sensors (ex: 0-10V, 0-5V, Digital) using a signal conditioner. Contact us for details on your specific sensor requirements.
Sensor Connectors and Cables.
Connectors - Standard Otto and Otto +
Sensors connect to the Otto unit via standard 4-pin M12 cable
Thread-on connectors for connection assurance
IP67 waterproof and dust-proof
Connectors - Otto Mini
Sensors connect to Otto unit via standard D-sub Connector
Thread-on standoffs on connector for connection assurance
Cables
Sensors connect to the Otto unit via standard 4-wire M12 cable
Industrial-rated crush resistance
IP67 waterproof and dust-proof
Cable length requirements
1,500 ft. max.
Security.
Otto Security
Programmed with a 32-bit ID and 128-bit authentication key at manufacturing time
Secure bootloader to prevent tampered firmware from running
Gateway Security
Passive gateway technology that acts as a secure passthrough device for all communicated data
Cloud Security
End-to-end 128-bit encryption on all device-to-device cloud data transmissions
TSL 1.2 security on all API access
Environment.
Environmental Rating
IP67
Temperature Range
Minimum: -30C°
Maximum: 85C°