Remote access over the mobile network
View connected signals and operate configured outputs through the supported mobile connection, using SMS or the Emiko platform.
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FlexGuard
Equipment signals, status and control in one remote view.
FlexGuard connects compatible equipment signals to remote monitoring and control over the mobile network. Receive SMS or email alarms, switch outputs by SMS and view the installation through the Emiko platform.
- GSM remote control
- Analog and digital I/O
- SMS and email alerts
- Battery backup
- 8 to 36 V DC
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- analog input, 0 to 10 V DC
- 1
- digital inputs and digital outputs
- 2 + 2
- DC supply voltage range
- 8 to 36 V
- alarm channels, plus SMS control of outputs
- SMS + email
Key features
What FlexGuard adds to the equipment you already have
One small GSM box turns pumps, heaters, lights and alarms into remotely monitored and controlled equipment.
Analog and digital I/O
One analog input (0 to 10 V DC), two digital inputs and two digital outputs handle a wide range of equipment, from pumps to lighting systems.
Status and event notifications
Send connected equipment status and configured event alerts to the people responsible for the site.
Customisable alerts
Define which events trigger an alert, such as equipment failure or power issues, and receive it as SMS and/or email.
SMS control of outputs
Switch the digital outputs with an SMS command, in addition to app based control through the Emiko platform.
Backup power for the controller
Built-in battery backup and voltage monitoring support reporting when the external supply is interrupted. Backup duration is confirmed for the operating configuration.
Control equipment run times
Remote scheduling and control help operators switch equipment according to the required operating times, instead of leaving it running unnecessarily.
Scalable and easy to install
Compact GSM unit with a short antenna, supplied from 8 to 36 V DC. Start with one site and add units as the installation grows.
Applications
Typical FlexGuard installations
FlexGuard is a general purpose unit: if the equipment has analog or digital signals, it can be monitored and controlled.
Pumps
Start and stop pumps remotely, see run and fault status, and get an alert when a pump stops or power fails.
Heaters
Switch heating on before arrival and off when it is no longer needed, instead of leaving it running.
Lighting
Control lighting systems remotely and receive status updates from remote or unmanned sites.
Alarms and sensors
Connect alarm contacts or a 0 to 10 V sensor and get notified when a threshold or event occurs.
How it works
How FlexGuard connects your equipment to the mobile network
Wire the signals, power the unit, and the equipment reports to you and takes commands from you.
The FlexGuard unit (VikMote FlexGuard VX10 PRO) is mounted near the equipment and wired to it: the analog input takes a 0 to 10 V DC signal such as a level or pressure sensor, the two digital inputs take contacts such as run, fault or door signals, and the two digital outputs switch relays or contactors. Supply is 8 to 36 V DC and a built in battery keeps the unit alive if the supply drops.
Over the GSM network the unit sends status updates and alarms as SMS and/or email, and accepts SMS commands for the outputs. With Emiko login access the same signals and controls are available in the app and web dashboard, next to your other connected installations.
Mount the compact unit and connect the GSM antenna
Wire the analog input, the two digital inputs and the two digital outputs
Connect the 8 to 36 V DC controller supply and confirm the backup requirements
Set which events trigger SMS and/or email alerts
Control outputs by SMS or from the Emiko app
Ecosystem
FlexGuard on the Emiko platform
SMS gets you started; Emiko gives you the overview.
FlexGuard connects equipment signals to the Emiko platform, where configured status, alarms and controls are available through app and web access. Direct output commands use SMS; alarm notifications can use SMS or email.
For a purpose-built irrigation control setup, compare FlexVander LX. For exchanging operational readings between systems, see Gate2Gate data mirroring.
- Live status of inputs and outputs in the Emiko app
- Alerts as SMS and/or email, configured per event
- Output control by SMS or from the app
- Scales from a single unit to larger multi site installations
Technical details
FlexGuard VX10 PRO: what is in the box
The standard package is one compact GSM unit with antenna, ready to wire to the equipment you want to watch.
Further configurations are available on request.
Ask about a specification| Spec | FlexGuard VX10 PRO |
|---|---|
| Analog inputs | 1 x 0 to 10 V DC |
| Digital inputs | 2 |
| Digital outputs | 2 |
| Supply voltage | 8 to 36 V DC |
| Backup | Built in battery backup with voltage monitoring |
| Antenna | GSM antenna included |
| Alarms | SMS and email |
Product guide
GSM remote monitoring and control with FlexGuard
FlexGuard adds remote monitoring and control to equipment you already own: wire the signals once, and pumps, heaters, lighting and alarms report to your phone from anywhere with mobile coverage.
Who FlexGuard is for
FlexGuard is the general purpose unit in Vikingegaarden's range: it is not tied to one product category, but to a type of problem. Wherever equipment with analog or digital signals runs at a remote or unmanned site, a pump at a field station, a heater in a holiday building, lighting at an unstaffed facility, an alarm contact on a door, FlexGuard adds remote equipment monitoring and control over the GSM network.
It suits both a single small facility and larger operations, because units can be added one site at a time as needs grow.
Understanding the inputs and outputs
The VikMote FlexGuard VX10 PRO offers one analog input for a 0 to 10 V DC signal, two digital inputs and two digital outputs. In practice, the analog input takes a sensor such as a level or pressure transmitter, the digital inputs take contacts such as run, fault or door signals, and the digital outputs switch relays or contactors.
Choosing a configuration is therefore a matter of listing the signals your equipment offers: which one value do you want to measure, which two states do you want to watch, and which two things do you want to switch remotely. Further configurations are available on request.
Installation and commissioning
The package contains one compact GSM unit and a 5 cm GSM antenna. The unit is mounted near the equipment, typically closed inside a small cabinet or panel, and wired to the signals. Supply is flexible, 8 to 36 V DC, and a built in battery backup with voltage monitoring supports controller reporting during a supply interruption, with duration dependent on the operating configuration.
Commissioning consists of wiring the inputs and outputs, connecting power and defining which events should trigger which alerts.
Alerts, SMS control and the Emiko app
Alerts are customisable per event: equipment malfunction, power issues or a sensor threshold can each trigger a notification, delivered as SMS and/or email. The configured event and communication setup determine which notifications are sent.
Control runs both ways. The digital outputs can be switched by SMS command from a configured phone, and with Emiko login access the same signals and controls appear in the app and web dashboard, next to your other connected installations.
Choose general I/O or a dedicated controller
Choose FlexGuard when the requirement is a defined set of analog and digital equipment signals. List the sensor value, status contacts and outputs, then confirm the interface, power and communication arrangements. Additional units can bring more installations into the same Emiko view.
For irrigation-specific pump control and weather functions, compare FlexVander LX. For system-to-system operational data exchange rather than local output switching, compare Gate2Gate.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about FlexGuard
Which signals can FlexGuard connect to?
The VX10 PRO provides one analog input for 0 to 10 V DC, two digital inputs and two digital outputs. It can monitor and control compatible pump, heating, lighting or alarm signals. The electrical interface and switching arrangement must be checked against the connected equipment.
How does FlexGuard communicate?
FlexGuard uses the GSM network. Status updates and alarms are sent as SMS and/or email, outputs can be switched by SMS command, and with Emiko login access the same information and controls are available in the app and web dashboard.
Can I receive alerts if something goes wrong with my equipment?
Yes. Alerts are customisable, so you decide which events, such as equipment malfunction or power issues, trigger a notification. Built in voltage monitoring and battery backup mean the unit can still report when the supply is interrupted.
What is included and how is FlexGuard powered?
The VikMote FlexGuard VX10 PRO package contains one compact GSM unit and one 5 cm GSM antenna. The unit runs on 8 to 36 V DC and has built in battery backup and voltage monitoring.
Is FlexGuard scalable?
Yes. It works for a single small facility as well as larger operations. Units are added as needs grow and integrate with various devices, and everything is visible in the Emiko platform.
Can FlexGuard switch a pump motor directly?
FlexGuard provides control outputs for the configured switching arrangement, such as a relay or contactor connected to the equipment. Its outputs should not be assumed to supply a pump motor. Share the equipment controls and electrical interface so the connection can be specified.
How many signals can one FlexGuard unit handle?
One VikMote FlexGuard VX10 PRO handles one analog input (0 to 10 V DC), two digital inputs and two digital outputs. That covers a sensor value, two status contacts and two switched circuits per unit; further configurations are available on request, and additional units can be added as the installation grows.
What does FlexGuard battery backup cover?
Built-in backup power and voltage monitoring support the controller's reporting when its external supply is interrupted. This is controller backup, not power for the connected pump, heater or other load. Backup duration and communication requirements should be confirmed for the installation.
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