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Delta T Alert

1. Introduction

a. Hardware

i. The Delta T Alert system is built around a family of devices that are easy to

deploy into any variety of environments to quickly build and manage the

condition of your critical assets. The system operates by using sensors

monitoring ambient and enclosure temperature to create temperature

differential (Delta T) readings showing the comparative emitted temperature of

your critical assets. These conditions, along with humidity and other readings

can quickly determine if your equipment’s condition is deteriorating. This

information is then broadcast via secure Z-Wave wireless chip to a gateway on a

local or remote network and back to your computer to be displayed as an alarm.

b. Software

i. During operation the software runs in the background on a Windows based PC.

Once the software has received an alarm, all desired personnel are notified via

email. Reports and inspection lists can be generated to provide to your staff to

support the planning process for your routine maintenance.

2. Goal / Intent

a. The Delta T Alert system is intended to provide you with the ability to monitor the

condition and efficiency of your equipment with cost effective installation and minimal

maintenance required. The system can be deployed rapidly and on a wide scale of

network options for local and remote (global) coverage. Typical calendar based

maintenance often makes assumptions based on previous inspections, but the world of

maintenance is not always predictable. Even with the best programs small faults and

defects can cause the rapid deterioration of critical assets. With the Delta T Alert system

combined with an existing maintenance plan, you can target critical asset faults long

before they become an issue.

3. Setup

a. Software

i. Application and Use

1. The Delta T Alert system is a maintenance monitoring application which

uses multi-point sensors to monitor the condition of critical assets and

equipment throughout your building and even at remote locations.

Sensors are connected to parent gateways, which in turn use ether a

remote connection (internet or GSM) or local area connection to

communicate back to the Delta T Alert software, providing instant

access to monitoring device as well as scheduled reports and alarms.

This, combined with routine maintenance, can provide safe and secure

operation for your facility.

ii. Installation

1. At any time, the software can be downloaded free of charge on the

IRISS website (http://www.iriss.com/dtasetup

). Simply run the

startup.exe to launch the installation process on your local machine.

Please be away that this machine will be the host of your entire system

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Delta T Alert 1. Introduction a. Hardware i. The Delta T Alert system is built around a family of devices that are easy to deploy into any variety of environments to quickly build and manage the condition of your critical assets. The system operates by using sensors monitoring ambient and enclosure temperature to create temperature differential (Delta T) readings showing the comparative emitted temperature of your critical assets.
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and should be located on the same network as any intended local gateways. b. Hardware i. Gateways 1. Specifications a. Delta T Alert Gateways (Local and Remote) require power and an Ethernet access point and must be placed within 300ft LoS (Line of Sight) of their respective child sensors. This range can be impeded by barriers such as metal structures or equipment, drywall, concrete and other substances, reducing effective indoor range.
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18-24 months before battery replacement may be needed. b. Delta T Alert Pro Sensor i. The Delta T Alert Pro Sensor includes an Ambient and Enclosure temperature sensor to create a temperature differential, along with a humidity sensor and auxiliary port for a remote thermocouple. The sensor is powered by mini USB and can maintain up to eight (8) schedules per day. The auxiliary port can be used for additional alternative sensors and expansion boards.
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i. Allows you to set which notifications you would like to receive from this sensor when such events occur. Audible alarms and other notifications can also be disabled here. 4. Software Features and Operation a. Normal View i. UI Overview 1. DIAGRAMS ii. Menu Options 1. Views a. Normal View i. The normal view is where the software is actively listening to sensors and graphing Data.
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inaccessible, it can be removed from the system table by using this feature. NOTE: The sensor will continue to operate normally even after removed and may need to be ‘removed’ from a system before it can be re-added to another Delta T Alert platform. b. Gateways i. Add 1. Add a new gateway to your software. You will be prompted to choose to search for Local or Remote gateways. 2. Local gateways must exist on the same network and subnet as the computer currently running the Delta T Alert software.
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c. Data i. The Data Editor is a location where data can be manually adjusted and edited in the event that data containing errors was collected. In this way, the user can correct future reports and exclude erroneous data. d. Sensor Updates i. To update sensors to a newer version of firmware, select this option to see a list of all sensors and their known version numbers. Multiple sensors from a site can be selected along with the version of choice.
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1. Choose between Celsius or Fahrenheit units, please note that this change will not affect previous readings retroactively. iv. Gateway Configure 1. This menu allows you to review all the gateways currently attached to your system. You may rename the gateways as desired in this menu by pressing the Apply button on the bottom of the window. v. Default Settings 1.
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vi. vii. viii. ix. x. 7. Temperature Direction: Whether alarms should trigger when values are lower, or higher, than what the sensor is currently reading. DeltaT 1. Default temperature settings for sensors configured to monitor Delta Temperatures. 2. Three levels can be set, Indicate, Monitor, and Major deficiency (yellow, orange, red). 3. NETA Defaults: This option will automatically configure the settings to match NETA (International Electrical Testing Association) standards. Enclosure/Ambient 1.
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b. c. d. e. f. 3. They may also pick any of the full reports as desired. 4. Users may also select ‘Recover Last Missed’ which will submit a new full report for that time period if the software crashed during operation. xi. Start up 1. These settings allow the user to add or remove the software from Startup, which allows it to launch as soon as a user logs into that machine. xii. Configuration 1.
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unnecessary files do not consume unnecessary space on your hard drive. g. System Reset i. Resets all system settings and hardware. This will restore your system to its factory settings, clearing all records of sensors and gateways to allow you to start from a fresh installation. NOTE: This change cannot be undone. 3. Reports a. System Report i. Generates a report of the existing system, sensors, and their status. This information will be the last reported states matching your present system table.
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i. Link to a printable sensor and gateway setup guide. c. Warranty i. Link to IRISS Delta T Alert Warranty information. d. Contact i. Opens IRISS’s Contact Us web page. e. About i. Lists the current software version along with update information and IRISS HQ Location details. ii. FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
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FRENCH: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.