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- Page 1 ™ Watchport U S B E N V I R O N M E N T A L O N I T O R I N G P P L I A N C E S Installation Guide www.ionetworks.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents................. 1 Introduction .................. 1 Installing Watchport/V2 Camera Drivers ........2 DirectShow (DirectX) Drivers ..........2 TWAIN and AVI Drivers ............3 Installing Watchport Sensor Drivers ..........4 Cabling Watchport................ 6 Watchport Camera Products ..........6 Watchport Sensor Products ........... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction The Watchport Series is the first line of plug-and-play USB devices for 24/7 environmental monitoring. Asset monitoring is key in reducing total cost of ownership by pre-empting system failures, extending the life of equipment, and reducing downtime in mission-critical applications like branch server room management and equipment room monitoring. -
Page 4: Installing Watchport/V2 Camera Drivers
Installing Watchport/V2 Camera Drivers NOTE: If any Watchport camera drivers are already installed on your system, you MUST uninstall them before continuing with these installation instructions. Also, the two sets of drivers (one for DirectShow and one for TWAIN and AVI) are mutually exclusive; you may install one OR the other, but not both. -
Page 5: Twain And Avi Drivers
TWAIN and AVI Drivers For Windows XP, 2000, and 2003 Server Users Drivers for TWAIN and AVI must first be downloaded from Inside Out Networks’ web site. 1) Go to www.ionetworks.com. Click on Support and select Drivers. 2) Scroll down to Watchport/V2 USB Camera and select the download link for “Windows 2000, XP &... -
Page 6: Installing Watchport Sensor Drivers
Installing Watchport Sensor Drivers For Windows XP and 2003 Server Users Note: If your computer is connected to the internet, the latest Microsoft certified drivers will be automatically downloaded from the Microsoft driver update server. Also, you must be logged into an account with administrator privileges. - Page 7 For Windows NT 4.0 Users Because Microsoft does not support USB in NT4.0, Inside Out Networks supplies a set of USB drivers that will be installed along with the necessary Edgeport drivers. NOTE: You must install the drivers using an account that has administrative privileges. To install the USB stack and Edgeport drivers: 1) Insert the “Edgeport Driver”...
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Page 8: Cabling Watchport
Cabling Watchport USB Type A Connector USB Type B Connector Watchport Camera Products To connect your Watchport/V2, plug the Type A (flat) end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into an Inside Out Networks Hubport. -
Page 9: Installing Watchport Manager
Installing Watchport Manager The Watchport Manager allows you to monitor your Watchport Camera and Sensor readings. To install the Watchport Manager: 1) Use the browser to locate the Watchport Manager folder located on the Edgeport CD and then double-click on setup.exe. 2) Click OK. -
Page 10: Updating Base Unit Firmware
Updating Base Unit Firmware This section applies to Watchport Sensor base units only (not Watchport Camera products). 1) Connect the Watchport base unit to your PC. Refer to “Cabling Watchport” on page 6 for information on connecting your Watchport base unit. 2) Open the Edgeport configuration utility program, found in the Start/Programs menu. -
Page 11: Using The Watchport Sensor Interface
Using the Watchport Sensor Interface The Watchport line of USB attached sensor products present themselves to a user application by way of a virtual serial port. This serial port is named as all standard serial ports in the form of COMx where x is a number between 1 and 255. -
Page 12: Watchport/A (Acceleration & Tilt Sensor)
Watchport/A (Acceleration & Tilt Sensor) The Watchport/A can be programmed to use either an RS-232 modem signal interface or an ASCII command interface. In its ASCII command mode, the sensor reports the current X-axis and Y-axis acceleration vectors relative to its ‘neutral’ position. In its modem signal mode, the sensor acts as a ‘tilt’... -
Page 13: Watchport/H (Humidity & Temperature Sensor)
Watchport/H (Humidity & Temperature Sensor) The Watchport/H uses an ASCII command interface. Its operating range is -40C to +85C. For best results, avoid exposure to bright light. Watchport/H Commands Command Description Return Value Tells about the command set available for this as described in this ?<CR>... - Page 14 Watchport/P (Proximity Sensor) The Watchport/P uses an RS-232 modem signal interface. The sensor acts as a ‘proximity’ detector; that is, if an object comes within range, the sensor will raise (and then lower) its DSR signal. The Watchport/P detects the presence of objects within a user-selectable range of 0.5 to 1.5 meters (1.64 to 4.9 feet) of the device and can give a reading as frequently as 100 times per second.
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Page 15: Watchport/D (Proximity & Distance Sensor)
Watchport/D (Proximity & Distance Sensor) The Watchport/D can be programmed to use either an RS-232 modem signal interface or an ASCII command interface. In its ASCII command mode, the sensor reports the distance to the object (if any). In its modem signal mode, the sensor acts as a ‘proximity’ detector; that is, if an object comes within range, the sensor will raise (and then lower) its DSR signal. -
Page 16: Watchport/T (Temperature Sensor)
Watchport/T (Temperature Sensor) The Watchport/T uses an ASCII command interface. Its operating range is -55C to +125C. Watchport/T Commands Command Description Return Value Tells about the command set available for this as described in this ?<CR> Watchport. section Tells what kind of Watchport is connected. I<CR>... -
Page 17: Watchport/W (Water Detector)
Watchport/W (Water Detector) The Watchport/W uses an RS-232 modem signal interface and gives a binary output as frequently as 100 times per second. However, since such frequent readings can slow processor speed, the default is set to 1 read per 3 seconds. DCD high means wet and DCD low means not wet. -
Page 18: Using The Edgeport Utility Program
Using the Edgeport Utility Program For all Windows Operating Systems The Edgeport configuration utility program (edgeport.exe) allows you to manage the serial ports of your Edgeport product. Note that with Windows NT you must have administrative privileges in order to change the COM port settings. For more information, see the Support section at www.ionetworks.com. - Page 19 • Configure - Reassign the physical port on your device to any available Windows COM port number from 1 to 255 and give your device a user friendly Device Name. This capability is particularly helpful if you have more than one device. •...
- Page 20 • The Version tab allows you to check the file information pertaining to the software. The Advanced tab allows you to do the following: • Uninstall the drivers. • Enable Event Logging – Place event messages in system event log. •...
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Page 21: Regulatory And Other Information
Regulatory and Other Information © 2005 Inside Out Networks, Inc. Digi, Digi Federal Communications Commission International, Digi logo, Digi (FCC) Regulatory Information (USA only) Connectware logo, Inside Out Networks, the This equipment has been tested and found Inside Out Networks logo and USB Over IP,... - Page 22 Conducted CISPR 22 Class B 301-9014-01 Model Number(s): Emissions Watchport/V2 Lens Pkg European Contact Product Name: 301-9015-01 Model Number(s): Digi International Joseph-von-Fraunhofer Str. 23 Watchport/ V2 Wall Mount Product Name: 44227 Dortmund, GERMANY 301-9018-01 Model Number(s): 49-231-9747-0 Watchport/V2 Clamp Mount...
- Page 23 This device complies with the requirements December 2005 of following safety standards below: UL 1950, 3rd edition CSA No. 950 Inside Out Networks A Digi International Company 115 Wild Basin Road, Suite 210 Austin, Texas 78746 512-306-0600 ph 512-306-0694 fax www.ionetworks.com info@ionetworks.com...