Internal Cabinet Climate Monitoring
Designed specifically for internal computer cabinet installation, this low-cost self-contained unit continually monitors climate via an internally-generated web page or SNMP. Values are graphed to see trends. The web display can be quickly branded for OEM company logos and names.
Available with or without a metal housing, the small WeatherBat circuit board contains six internal sensors and a built-in Web server. Power is 6vdc. Up to 16 optional external sensors may be added. The optional webcam is mounted remotely.
The WxBat-1 is shipped without a sheet metal housing: the 1.5" by 4.75" circuit card is designed for use with custom sheet metal enclosures for computer cabinet mounting. No sheet metal is supplied.
ITW can supply custom sheet metal, if required, to mount in customer-specified cabinet space. Four mounting holes accommodate snap-in or stud-mounting methods.
All software is contained inside the unit. The user supplies an Internet connection and an IP address. Administration of the unit is accomplished via the web page. When user-defined thresholds are exceeded, alarms can be sent via e-mail, or SNMP trap.
A web page displays the current values with graphs showing trends. The web cam image is JPEG format. The data can be viewed on a PDA and cell phone. The unit is configured via the web page. The web page can be quickly configured to specific logos and brand names.
Internal Sensors
A full set of internal sensors is included:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Air Flow
- Light
- Door Position
- Sound
- Webcam (external)
Remote Sensors
A variety of remote sensors are easily added. Up to 16 remote sensors can be added using Category 3 telephone wire and RJ-11 connectors. Remote sensors include:
- Air Flow/Temperature
- Current (AC amps)
- Power
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Motion
Remote sensors allows the unit to monitor up to 16 cabinets hundreds of feet distant or show the status of air-conditioning outputs. There is one remote sensor jack on the unit. Simple splitters are used to expand device to use all 16 sensors.
Software
Software protocols supported by Weatherbat include:
- Web (HTTP)
- SMTP/POP
- SNMP (full MIB)
- FTP (firmware upgrades)
- Graphing
- PDA display format
- WAP (cell phone display)
- XML
- Excel&trade
Video Camera
The webcam used is an IP-based Axis 205 that can be installed locally or remotely.
Firmware Upgrades
Firmware updates are made using standard FTP file transfer, eliminating factory upgrade returns.
Ordering and Customization
Minimum order is 100 units. Start-up fees apply depending on the level of customization required. Delivery time is about four weeks.
All connections are made through the front panel. No client software or installation CD is required. The user connects an Ethernet cable, sets the IP address and begins using the unit. An LCD constantly displays the sensor values.
