Geist Watchdog 100 User Manual
Instruction Manual
Environmental Monitoring Unit with Output Relay
Watchdog 100 Series
Firmware Version 3
Geist. 1821 Yolande Ave., Lincoln, NE 68521
800.432.3219 | 402.474.3400 | F: 402.474.4369 | www.geistglobal.com
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Contents
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 3
Overview 3
Environmental 3
Electrical 3
Output Relay Contact Ratings 3
Networking 4
Data Formats 4
EMC Verification 4
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Guidelines 5
Mounting 5
Network Overview 6
Default IP Address 6
Initial Setup 6
Web Interface .................................................................................................................................. 8
Overview 8
Sensors Page 8
Logging Page 9
Display Page 10
Alarms Page 11
Control Page 11
Configuration Page 12
Unit Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 13
Network 13
Time and Date 13
E-Mail 14
SNMP 15
User Accounts 15
Admin Information 16
Camera Configuration 16
Relay Control ................................................................................................................................. 17
Relay Contact Ratings 17
Relay Settings 17
Manual Override 17
Acknowledgments 17
Alarms ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Alarm Notifications 18
Alarm Types 18
Alarm Removal 18
Thresholds 18
Sensors .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Overview 20
Internal Sensors 20
I/O Sensors 20
Remote Sensors 21
Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 23
IP-Addressable Network Cameras 23
RSC Integration 23
Alternate Data Formats 23
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................... 24
Firmware Version 24
Firmware Updates 24
Resetting the Unit 24
Service and Maintenance 24
More Technical Support 24
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................. 25
Revision History 26
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Specifications
Overview
The Watchdog 100 provides remote environmental monitoring and alarming capability needed to
detect climate conditions in data centers. Additionally, the Watchdog 100 provides one output
relay that can be operated remotely or set to automatically open or close based on alarm
conditions. The Watchdog 100 is equipped with a built-in web server with a 10/100 Mbps
connection speed. Web pages are generated by the unit to monitor local environmental
conditions. No software other than a web browser is required for operation and several data
formats are available. The Watchdog 100 has a built-in sensor to monitor temperature, humidity
and dew point, as well as one port for adding remote sensors. The Watchdog 100 also has four
I/O ports for connecting additional external 5Vdc sensors such as Water and Door Sensors. The
Watchdog 100 can be optionally configured at the factory to support Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE).
Environmental
Temperature
Operating: 10°C (50°F) min 45°C (104°F) max
Storage: -25°C (-13°F) min 65°C (149°F) max
Humidity
Operating: 5% min 95% max (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% min 95% max (non-condensing)
Elevation
Operating: 0 m (0 ft) min 2000 m (6561 ft) max
Storage: 0 m (0 ft) min 15240 m (50000 ft) max
Electrical
6-12 Volts DC, 2 Amps
Output Relay Contact Ratings
The output relay contacts are intended to carry low voltage signals only. Do not exceed the
following ratings on the output relay contacts:
DC: 60 V, 30 W
AC: 30 Vrms, 1 A
Warning: Consideration should be given to lockout-tagout and other procedures
required for servicing external devices controlled by the Watchdog 100 output relays.
Appropriate safety precautions must always be taken when operating or maintaining
equipment connected to the Watchdog 100. Geist Manufacturing assumes no
responsibility or liability for any injury or damage to any persons or property resulting
from improper operation or maintenance of a device connected to the Watchdog 100.
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Caution: The Watchdog 100 unit has not been evaluated for and should not be used
in any application in which the failure of the hardware could lead to death, personal
injury or severe physical or property damage or environmental damage (collectively,
“High-Risk Applications”), including but not limited to the operation of nuclear
facilities, mass transit systems, aircraft navigation or aircraft communication systems,
air traffic control, weapon systems and direct life support machines. Geist expressly
disclaims any express or implied warranty or condition of fitness for High-Risk
Applications.
Networking
Protocols
HTTP, HTTPS (SSL/TLS), SMTP, POP3, ICMP, DHCP, TCP/IP, NTP, Telnet, Syslog
Ethernet Link Speed
10/100 Mbps; full duplex
Data Formats
HTML, SNMP, CSV/Plain Text, XML
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.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Installation
Guidelines
If the Watchdog 100 is installed in a cabinet the ambient temperature of the rack should be
no greater than 45C.
Install the Watchdog 100 such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of
equipment is not compromised.
Mount the Watchdog 100 so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven
mechanical loading.
Mounting
Figure 1: Watchdog 100 Mounting Options
Using the 19” horizontal/panel mount brackets, attach unit to rack as shown.
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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 100 units have a default IP address for initial setup and access to the unit if the
assigned address is lost or forgotten. Once an IP address is assigned to a unit, the default IP
address is no longer active. To restore the default IP address, press the reset button located
beside the network connector and hold for approximately 20 seconds. The idle and activity lights
near the network connector will both light up when the IP address has been reset.
Note: Pressing the reset button will restore the default IP address and will also clear all password
settings.
The Configuration page allows you to assign the network properties or use DHCP to connect to
your network. Access to the unit requires the IP address to be known, so use of a Static IP or
reserved DHCP is recommended. The default address is shown on the front of the unit:
IP Address: 192.168.123.123
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.123.1
Initial Setup
Connect the Watchdog 100 to your computer using a crossover cable or hub/switch.
Windows OS
Navigate to the Local Area Network Adapter Connections Properties and change the Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties. Select “Use the following IP address”. Use these
settings:
IP Address: 192.168.123.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: Leave blank
Figure 2: Network settings for initial setup. Images varies depending on Windows versions.
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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” from the list on the left side of the window and enter these settings on the
right side of the window:
Configure: Manually
IP Address: 192.168.123.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: Leave blank
Figure 3: Mac OS network settings for initial setup. Image varies depending on Mac versions.
Apply 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.
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Web Interface
Real-Time
Sensor Readings
Internal
Sensors
Alternate
Formats
External
Sensors
Firmware
Version
Alarm Status
Friendly
Name
Overview
The unit is accessible via a standard, unencrypted HTTP connection as well as an encrypted HTTPS
(SSL) connection. The following web pages are available:
Sensors Page
The front page, Sensors, gives a real time view of the unit’s data. Readings for the internal
temperature, humidity and dew point sensors along with all I/O ports and external sensors will
be shown.
Optional cameras may be added and their live snapshots are shown on this page. Plug-and-play
external sensors appear below the internal sensors when attached.
The menu bar allows access to the rest of the Environmental Monitoring Unit’s functionality.
Figure 4: Sensors Page – Sensor and I/O Data
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