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MDR Internet Connectivity, SMS Paging & Control - "INET DIAL" MDR Interface protocol MDR Machinery Control

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• MDR Internet Connectivity & Control
  
  HOME SERVER for the AMIGA OPERATING SYSTEM (m68k)
  
  
  • INET DIAL is an advanced HOME SERVER for the AMIGA OPERATING SYSTEM, configurable for "dial-up", "dial-in" (registered users), automatic mail retrieve and send, www and remote computer connection. INET DIAL includes NETFS for local and Internet networking between Amigas. INET DIAL automatically mounts remote drives (including those on a Local Area Network) so that they appear on your machine just as if they were physically present. INET DIAL runs as background task and can monitor and respond to any incoming computer connections.
    
    
  • The INET DIAL Control function, available to registered users, includes software to control Domestic or Industrial heating / lighting / video / audio / security systems. INET DIAL Control currently supports MDR, AREXX, X10 protocols. Each Input / Output channel may be assigned to an individual protocol.
    
    
  • INET DIAL operates via a Web Browser (AWEB-II, IBROWSE and VOYAGER are currently supported). Control or remote access via Internet or "dial-in" telephone line uses any Web Browser.
    
    
  • INET DIAL also supports SMS/Paging. TaskiSMS and EZP@gerNG, SMS/Paging Clients, are fully supported. EZP@gerNG provides support for a number of German, UK, Dutch SMS Service Providers. This allows a text message to be entered 'off-line' and then sent automatically to any receiver. TaskiSMS provides 'online' SMS text messaging.
    
    
  • INET Dial is fully compatible with the latest AMIGA operating system (OS3.9). Control and "Dial-in" Server options are available to registered users. Options include remote reading of emails held at your home base computer.
    
    
  • INET DIAL includes Installer, comprehensive HTML Documentation and Email Support
    
    
  • INET DIAL is fully supported and developed by MDR
  
  
  
  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  
  
  • Hardware -
    
    
    • either: accelerated AMIGA Computer with additional memory (ideally 18Mb+ RAM but depends on specific setup)
      
      
    • or: AMITHLON X86 computer
      
    
    
    
  • Software -
    
    
    • YAM mailer (freeware - click to download)
      
      
    • Registered versions of AMITCP, MIAMI or MIAMI DeLuxe or GENESIS OS3.9 TCP/IP Stack
      
      
    • Browser with AREXX support (check your version!), currently AWEB-II v3.4, IBROWSE v2.2 or VOYAGER v3.3.117+.
      
      
    • APACHE Web Server required for optional control functions (freeware) also requires GEEK GADGETS
      
      

View Screenshots
Standby mode
Standby mode with SMS/Paging option enabled
On line mode
Server mode
YAM Mailsort
Online log
Remote Internet or LAN Login to home computer
Software Download - (1) INET DIAL (2) APACHE binary (3) APACHE base (4) GeekGadgets
Download INET DIAL new v3.851 now supports Dynamic IP Server address and Webcam !
Download APACHE new v1.3.20 without PHP ! 68020 binary 68040 binary 68060 binary base archive
Download APACHE new v1.3.20 with PHP ! 68020 binary 68040 binary 68060 binary PHP base archive
Download GEEK GADGETS new (9Mb) - required if using APACHE (buy the CD from KICKSOFT?)
Online Registration
Online Registration and E-SHOP - Secure Server OPEN 24 Hrs!
EXISTING USERS qualify for FREE upgrade to v3.851 - Just Download and upgrade!

REVIEWS AMIGACTIVE issue 15 - December 2000 "Extremely versatile and well documented, Inet Dial is well on the way to becoming a one-stop-shop for remote home automation on the Amiga" INET DIAL v3.851 is also available on CD from Kicksoft! includes APACHE v1.3.20 and with PHP, GeekGadgets and YAM!

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CURRENT INET_DIAL STATUS v3.851 15th May 2002

MDR INET DIAL is being continuously updated and improved, to download the latest version, please go online ("CONNECT to WWW"). When you are online, if there is an upgrade available it will be displayed as "WWW INET DIAL upgrade available for download". Click on "WWW" to download.

date	version	comments
1st February 2000	v3.40	First general release
8th April 2000	v3.50	X-10 control included
2nd May 2000	v3.60	SAT and VCR control included. Support included for MIAMI DeLuxe.
8th May 2000	v3.63	added support for PPP and dynamic IP connections to WWW using MIAMI DeLuxe
5th July 2000	v3.68	added Login and Password protection
10th August 2000	v3.70	added support for IBROWSE
1st October 2000	v3.80	added support for Text messaging (EZP@gerNG)
18th November 2000	v3.829	added Locale for Automail and support for EZP@gerNG v1.2
9th December 2000	v3.833	added Locale for Inet Dial and MDRArexx
18th December 2000	v3.835	added Sunrise and Sunset options
28th December 2000	v3.836	added support for Genesis TCP/IP Stack and permanent connections
10th January 2001	v3.837	added automatic install for Genesis OS3.9
25th January 2001	v3.838	added support for reading email remotely
23rd March 2001	v3.839	added support for GOOGLE and ONLINE SMS text messages + MDR COMPONENT SERVER
20th April 2001	v3.840	added Registration for Kicksoft CD + EZP@gerNG v1.4 support
1st May 2001	v3.841	added remote dial out
25th May 2001	v3.842	added support for TaskiSMS
20th June 2001	v3.843	minor bug fixes
9th July 2001	v3.844	minor bug fixes
10th August 2001	v3.845	minor bug fixes
15th September 2001	v3.846	IBrowse fully supported
8th October 2001	v3.847	Voyager 3.3.117+ supported
15th November 2001	v3.848	HSERV Arexx HTTP Server supported
1st February 2002	v3.849	AMITHLON emulator and SAMBA local area networking supported
10th April 2002	v3.850	PCs and PDAs on local area network supported
15th May 2002	v3.851	Dynamic redirection to your Home Server + Webcam support

FUNCTION	AMITCP	MIAMI	MIAMI DeLUXE	GENESIS	Notes
AWEB-II v3.4 Browser supported	yes	yes	yes	yes
VOYAGER v3.3.117 Browser support	yes	yes	yes	yes	Requires APACHE HTTP Server installed
IBROWSE v2.2 Browser supported	yes	yes	yes	yes	Requires APACHE HTTP Server installed
APACHE v1.3.12 Web Server supported	yes	yes	yes	yes
WWW Connection (client)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote computer dial up (client)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote computer dial in (server)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Permanent Connection (LAN/CABLE)	yes	yes	yes	yes	Does not require a registered TCP/IP Stack
Remote networking NetFS	yes	yes	yes	yes
Automated mail collection from ISP	yes	yes	yes	yes
Local network Mail redistribution and collection	yes	n/a	yes	yes
Automated Backup to remote computer	yes	yes	yes	yes
MDR control Protocol	yes	yes	yes	yes
X-10 control Protocol	yes	yes	yes	yes
Arexx Port control	yes	yes	yes	yes
VCR control	yes	yes	yes	yes
SAT control	yes	yes	yes	yes
WebCam support	yes	yes	yes	yes
Locale	yes	yes	yes	yes	German localisation available
SAMBA and NETFS Local Area Networking	yes	yes	yes	yes
Offline SMS Text Messaging (v1.4 EZP@gerNG, TaskiSMS)	yes	yes	yes	yes	Requires APACHE HTTP Server installed
Online SMS Text Messaging (TaskiSMS)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote reading of mail	yes	yes	yes	yes
Kicksoft CD Registration	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote 'Dial out'	yes	yes	yes	yes
Thor Mailer Support	planned	planned	planned	planned
HServer Support	under test	under test	under test	under test	AREXX HTTP Server
Amithlon Emulator Support	yes	yes	yes	yes
Amigaforever Emulator Support	planned	planned	planned	planned
PDA as well as full screen support	yes	yes	yes	yes	Email, Control, Settings, Timer
Internet access from LAN	yes	yes	yes	yes	Support for PDA, PC, AMIGA, MAC ... on LAN
NEW! Webcam and Dynamic redirection service support	yes	yes	yes	yes	Remote Internet access to your Home Server even if you have a dynamic IP address!

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• MDR Machinery Control

AMIGA Software to control machinery using the MDR Control Interface protocol.The software consists of an operating system which is configured by a number of text files for easy maintenance.

The system operates on the principle of "distributed processing" - the Intelligent Control interfaces are programmed to carry out their respective functions and the CPU (the Amiga) operates in a supervisory manner. This allows high speeds locally enabling each input channel of the system to sense and independently operate functions at up to 2000 changes of state per second.

The supervisory software can be set to display fault diagrams/pictures indicating the problem and user defined information in the event that an action does not take place in the specified time. Three stage emergency stop/start procedures and remote control facility.

This software has been refined and in use in continuous industrial applications since 1989 and is thus well "tried and tested".

The software may be user configured, alternatively MDR offer a programming service. Please email us with your application.


Availability: now - further information

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• MDR Interface Protocol

COMMAND	DESCRIPTION	RESPONSE	DIGITAL	DMX-512
S01	Turn on output Board 0 channel 1	ON.	x
R01	Turn off output	OFF	x
I01	Read input Board 0 channel 1	ON./OFF	x
E01	Read output Board 0 channel 1	ON./OFF	x
J01	Read input Board 0 channel 9	ON./OFF	x
Z01	Read input Board 0 channel 1 with no counter reset	ON./OFF	x
T01	Read Board 0 complete status	00000000 00000000	x
N01	Wait until Input 1 Board 0 on	ON.	x
F01	Wait until Input 1 Board 0 off	OFF	x
P01	Read change of state counts on board 0 & reset counts	0000 0000 0000 ....	x
Q01	Read change of state counts on board 0	0000 0000 0000 ....	x
D015N0002	Turn on channel 5 on board 0 when input 1 counts 2 changes of state	OK.	x
D015F0002	Turn off channel 5 on board 0 when input 1 counts 2 changes of state	OK.	x
D015U0002	Continue to switch output 5 after every 2 counts on input 1 Board 0	OK.	x
G015N0002	As D command but no contact debounce	OK.	x
G015F0002	As D command but no contact debounce	OK.	x
G015U0002	As D command but no contact debounce	OK.	x
U123U1010	Turn on output 3 after input 2 on board 1 is on for 10 time periods	OK.	x
U123R1010	As above but flash output	OK.	x
O11	Reset all outputs on Board 1	OFF	x
A11	Restore all outputs turned off by "O" command	ON.	x
Y0FF	Set output pattern (FF = all on)	OK.	x
C012	Control output 2 by input 1 on Board 0	OK.	x
C019	Clear above "C" command	OK.	x
X01	Reset all outputs and counters on Board 0	OFF	x
Sxxxyy	Set level channel xxx to yy	OK.		x
Wxxx	Read level channel xxx	xxx		x
Rxxx	Read channel xxx verbose	Circuit Breaker on, etc		x
D	DMX feed from desk on	OK.		x
T	DMX feed from terminal	OK.		x
Mmessage	Send message to rigger control	OK.		x

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