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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Environmental Monitoring Unit with Optional POE Watchdog 15 Series Firmware Version 1 Geist 1821 Yolande Ave., Lincoln, NE 68521 800.432.3219 | 402.474.3400 | F: 402.474.4369 | www.geistglobal.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ..........................2 Specifications ........................3 Overview Environmental Electrical Networking Data Formats EMC Verification Installation ........................5 Guidelines Network Overview Default IP Address Initial Setup Web Interface ........................8 General Overview Page Logging Page Display Page Alarms Page Configuration Page Unit Configuration ...................... -
Page 3: Specifications
Specifications Overview The Watchdog 15 Environmental Monitoring Unit provides remote environmental monitoring and alarming capabilities needed to detect climate conditions in data centers. The Watchdog 15 Environmental Monitoring Units are equipped with a built-in web server. Web pages, including graphs, are generated by the unit to monitor environmental conditions within the cabinet. No software other than a web browser is required for operation and several data formats are available. -
Page 4: Emc Verification
EMC Verification This Class A device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Guidelines If the Watchdog 15 is installed in a cabinet the ambient temperature of the rack should be no greater than 80C. Install the Watchdog 15 such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of equipment is not compromised. -
Page 6: Network Overview
Network Overview This product comes preconfigured with a default IP address set. Simply connect to the Environmental Monitoring Unit and access the web page with your browser. Default IP Address Watchdog 15 units have a default IP address for initial setup and access to the unit if the assigned address is lost or forgotten. -
Page 7: Figure 2: Mac Os Network Settings For Initial Setup. Image Varies Depending On Mac Versions
Save changes. The unit should now be accessible in a web browser via the unit’s permanent IP address: http://192.168.123.123/. See Unit Configuration (page 13) for details. Mac OS Open System Preferences via the Dock or the Apple menu. Select “Network” under “Internet & Network.” Select “Ethernet”... -
Page 8: Web Interface
Web Interface General The unit is accessible via a standard, unencrypted HTTP connection as well as an encrypted HTTPS (SSL) connection. The following web pages are available: Overview Page The front page, Overview, gives a real time view of the unit’s data. Readings for the internal temperature, humidity and dew point sensors along with all external sensors will be shown. -
Page 9: Logging Page
Logging Page The Logging page allows the user to access the historical data by selecting the desired sensors and time range to be graphed. Selected sensor values are logged into the data file at a rate of one point per minute. Please note that although data is logged once per minute, all sensor data used in the real time display and alarm functions is read at least once every 5 seconds for internal sensors and once every 30 seconds for external sensors. -
Page 10: Display Page
Display Page The Display page allows the user to assign friendly names to internal and attached sensors as well as change the default temperature unit of measure for sensors. The display page also allows the user to select between the default and classic web page layouts. The default interface displays a vertical menu bar to the left of the main window, while the classic interface displays a horizontal menu bar across the top of the screen. -
Page 11: Alarms Page
Alarms Page The Alarms page allows the user to establish alarm conditions for each sensor reading. Alarm conditions can be established with either high or low trip thresholds. The alarms are displayed in different sections based on the sensor the alarm is associated with. Alarm options include relays, Email and SNMP Traps. -
Page 12: Configuration Page
Configuration Page The Configuration page gives the user the ability to enter and update network settings, time settings, email info and multiple other settings. See Unit Configuration (page 13) for details. Figure 7: Configuration Page GM1137 Revision Date: 02/13/2015... -
Page 13: Unit Configuration
Unit Configuration Network The unit’s network configuration is set on the Network section of the Configuration page. Settings pertaining to the unit’s network connection are: DHCP: Allows the unit to request a dynamic IP address from a server on the network. ... -
Page 14: E-Mail
The time, date, IP address and friendly name of the unit are displayed in the top of each web page. Figure 10: Date and Time Display Note: The time and date are not adjusted for daylight savings time. Setting the time zone offset forward and backward an hour will cause a gap or overwriting of logs, respectively. -
Page 15: Snmp
SNMP The unit supports retrieval of all data via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v1 and v2c. In addition, alarm traps can be sent to up to two IP addresses. The SNMP configuration is entered on the SNMP section of the Configuration page. The default read community string is “public”... - Page 16 User account names may include alphanumeric characters, spaces and underscores. Passwords may include alphanumeric characters and underscores. Note: The Administrator account must be active to enable the Control Access and View-Only accounts. Note: The Control Access account must be active to enable the View-Only account. Note: The account names “root”...
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Page 17: Admin Information
Admin Information Information entered in the Admin Info section of the Admin tab of the Configuration page will show up at the bottom of the unit’s web interface. Figure 14: Admin Information Configuration Section Figure 15: Admin Information Display Camera Configuration Enter the domain names/IP addresses and models of up to four IP-addressable network cameras in the Cameras section on the Configuration page. -
Page 18: Alarms
Alarms Alarm Notifications The Watchdog 15 supports three types of alarm notification: E-Mail: The unit can be configured to send alarm e-mails to up to three recipients. SNMP: The unit can be configured to send SNMP traps to up to two trap servers. Alarm Type Alarm... - Page 19 alarm is created. The threshold value is typed into a data window when the alarm is created. Alarms are triggered based on the selected sensor’s data and the trip threshold type and value. Alarm settings can be edited or deleted at any time. Analysis of each unit is recommended before setting alarm thresholds as some of the values monitored by the unit are relative values whose scale will differ slightly between units.
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Page 20: Sensors
Sensors Overview All internal sensors are measured every 5 seconds. External sensors are measured every 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the number of devices connected. Sensor data collected by Watchdog 15 units provides useful trend analysis data. While all values are not absolute in relation to a known unit, trend analysis of the data allows users to view changes and draw useful conclusions about what is happening over time in the monitored environment. -
Page 21: Accessories
Accessories IP-Addressable Network Cameras The unit is able to interface with up to four IP-addressable network cameras. A live snapshot from each camera will be displayed on the unit’s Overview page. Clicking on a snapshot opens the camera’s website in a new browser window. Figure 18: Camera Images Camera model and IP address are entered on the Monitoring tab of the Configuration page. -
Page 22: Technical Support
Technical Support Firmware Version The firmware version is located in the upper right section of the web interface header, represented by v1.y.xx. Before contacting support, it is recommended that the Watchdog 15 unit first be updated to the latest firmware version. If this is not possible, please have the unit’s existing firmware version number available when contacting technical support. -
Page 23: Table Of Figures
Table of Figures Figure 1: Network settings for initial setup. Images varies depending on Windows versions..... 6 Figure 2: Mac OS network settings for initial setup. Image varies depending on Mac versions..7 Figure 3: Overview Page – Internal Sensor and I/O Data ............. 8 Figure 4: Logging Page ...................... -
Page 24: Revision History
Revision History Revision Date Notes Approved By 8/9/2012 Initial Version 2/13/2015 Change Product Name and Update Interface. GM1137 Revision Date: 02/13/2015...
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