Data loggers

Olive IDL Plus A

A two-LAN cellular data logger for wired networking and RS-485 equipment monitoring.

More ways to make the connection. Connect industrial equipment through two LAN ports, cellular connectivity and RS-485. Configure data capture and server communication through the Olive platform.

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Specifications

Hardware, connectivity, power and expansion details.

Controller: 32-bit, 240 MHz ARM
DRAM: 8 MB
Memory: 16 MB Flash / 300 KB SRAM
Storage: 1 MB; expandable with microSD
Timekeeping: RTC with NTP synchronisation
Ethernet: 2 × LAN
Cellular connectivity: 4G with 2G fallback
Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi
Interfaces: RS-485, GPIOs
Protocols: MQTT(S), HTTP(S), CoAP, FTP, TCP/IP and Modbus
Antenna: Rubber duck or sticker antenna
Power supply: 12–24 V DC
Configuration: Ping intervals, log intervals and server endpoints
Data logging: Online and offline
Mounting: DIN rail or wall mount
Protection options: IP20 / IP65 / IP68

Core features

What it can do.

Two LAN ports for wired networking
4G with 2G fallback and Wi-Fi
RS-485 and GPIO equipment integration
Online and offline data logging
Configurable ping intervals, log intervals and server endpoints
Customizable dashboards, reports and data visualization
Email and WhatsApp notifications through the Olive platform

Suitable applications

Where it fits.

Dual-LAN industrial installationsCellular remote monitoringRS-485 equipment integrationEnergy monitoringUtility reportingOnline and offline logging

Communication and interfaces

How it connects.

These are the supported hardware interfaces and protocols stated for this product.

Dual LAN

Two LAN ports for installations that need wired network connections alongside equipment monitoring.

4G / 2G and Wi-Fi

Cellular connectivity with 2G fallback, plus Wi-Fi for network access.

RS-485 and Modbus

Connect compatible industrial equipment and configure the parameters to capture.

GPIOs

Integrate compatible equipment signals with the logger.

Server communication

MQTT(S), HTTP(S), CoAP, FTP and TCP/IP support for configured server connections.

Time and storage

RTC with NTP synchronisation timestamps online and offline records; microSD expands local storage.

Student view

How to understand this product.

Learn how a complete industrial logger connects field equipment to a monitoring platform, keeps local records and makes data useful through dashboards and reports.

What you can learn

Connecting RS-485 equipment and configuring Modbus parameters
Choosing wired, Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity
Configuring log intervals and server endpoints
Using timestamped records, dashboards and notifications

A simple project flow

Connect compatible equipment and select the parameters to monitor.
Configure capture intervals, network access and a server endpoint through the Olive platform.
Review readings and reports, and configure notifications for the application.

Real-world applications

Example projects showing what this product can read, control and report. Each requires the appropriate sensors, connected equipment and application software.

Factory equipment and energy monitoring

Example: connect compatible RS-485 meters or machine controllers at a factory that also needs two LAN connections. Configure parameter capture and log intervals, then use Olive dashboards and reports to compare equipment readings across shifts.

Remote pump-station monitoring

Example: read operating values from a compatible pump-station controller over RS-485 and send records through cellular connectivity. Offline logging retains local records during a connection outage; configured platform notifications help operators follow changing conditions.

Distributed utility reporting

Example: install loggers at multiple utility sites and configure server endpoints and reporting intervals. Timestamped equipment readings feed dashboards and reports so a team can review each site without collecting readings manually.