SNS™ Temperature and Humidity Sensors Installation Guide Document Part No.
SNS™ Temperature and Humidity Sensors Installation Guide Product Models US: SNS2TPS-2, SNS2TPD-2, SNS2TNS-2, SNS2THS-2, SNSATPS, SNSATPD, SNSATHX UK: SNS2TPS-2, SNS2TPD-2, SNS2TNS-2, SNS2THS-2, SNSGTPS, SNSGTPD, SNSGTHX EU: SNS2TPS-2, SNS2TPD-2, SNS2TNS-2, SNS2THS-2, SNSCTPS, SNSCTPD, SNSCTHX Legal Notice Copyright ©2011 Primex Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. SNS is a trademark of Primex Wireless, Inc. U.S. Patents 6,873,573; 7,352,657. Other Patents Pending. Printed in the USA.
Contents Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 5 Equipment Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 5 About this Guide ................................................
Contents Troubleshoot Sensors ....................................................................................................................... 50 Troubleshooting AC-powered Sensors ............................................................................................. 50 Troubleshooting Battery-powered Sensors ....................................................................................... 50 Appendix A: Browser-based Configuration Tool...................................................
Safety Precautions Read this document thoroughly before performing any installation or service procedures. Safety Precautions SNS sensors are designed for indoor use only and are not weather protected. Operating the sensors outdoors, or in wet areas is an electrical hazard and may damage the temperature sensor while nullifying the warranty. Equipment Precautions • To avoid possible electric shock or damage to an SNS sensor, make sure that it is not powered when mounting it.
About this Guide Documentation Overview Depending on your function(s), you will find the following documents most helpful: I am… I want to… Installing the SNS AMP Server and Software Document I need… • Install the AMP • Put the AMP on the network • Set time on the AMP • Add AMP Users and Assign SNS AMP Quick Start Guide SNS AMP Installation and Administration Guide Roles • Configure Network and Time Settings • Install Sensor Licenses • Manage Background Jobs Adding Sensors to the Network • Create De
Introducing SNS™ Temperature and Humidity Sensors SNS™ Temperature and Humidity Sensors provide monitoring and logging of environmental conditions throughout your facilities. SNS Temperature and Humidity Sensors (sensor devices) communicate with the Synchronized Network Solutions (SNS) Application Management Platform (AMP)/Network Time Protocol (NTP) server over wireless 802.11 b/g networks. (Some sensor devices can also communicate over the wired Ethernet network.
Introducing SNS™ Temperature and Humidity Sensors Sensor Devices and Accessories Table 2: AC-powered Single and Dual Probe Sensor Device Accessories Accessory Part Number Accessory Description Probe Operating Range SNS6C1 Thermistor, AC temperature sensor (⅛” probe) -22°F to 194°F (-30°C to 90°C) SNS6C2 Thermistor, NIST Traceable AC temperature sensor (¼” probe), -22°F to 194°F (-30°C to 90°C) Q13563-1 25’ Thermistor Extension Cable Minor loss in accuracy in above when extension cables are used
Introducing SNS™ Temperature and Humidity Sensors Overview of SNS Sensor Network Installation SNS Thermobuffers A thermobuffer can be used with battery- and AC-powered single and dual probe temperature sensors to simulate the actual temperature of contents within coolers or freezers. The thermobuffer is a bottle of food-grade glycol into which the temperature probe is placed inside the refrigerator.
Introducing SNS™ Temperature and Humidity Sensors Overview of SNS Sensor Network Installation View and Update Sensor Device Information in the AMP During sensor device configuration and upon installation, you will use AMP screens to verify that the sensor device is communicating with the AMP. You will also use AMP pages to enter information, such as the location of the sensor device or alerting thresholds. See the SNS Temperature and Humidity Sensors User Guide for details. Primex Wireless, Inc.
Network Requirements for SNS Sensor Devices SNS Temperature and Humidity Sensors work on 802.11 b/g wireless networks. Some sensors also work on wired Ethernet networks. This section describes the requirements for the SNS Temperature and Humidity Sensors network. Wireless Signal Sensor devices must have adequate signal to support wireless operation. Sensor devices will work in areas where a wireless laptop can connect to the network or where signal to noise level measures 20 dB or greater.
Features of SNS AC-powered Sensor Devices This section contains the following topics: • Network, Power, and Probe Connections • Service Button • Visual and Auditory Interfaces • Monitoring Thresholds • Operational Sequences Network, Power, and Probe Connections Network, power, and probe connections are located on the side of AC-powered sensors, as shown in Figure 2. Dual-probe sensor devices contain two probe jacks.
Features of SNS AC-powered Sensor Devices Visual and Auditory Interfaces Figure 3: Service Button, Display, and LED on AC-Powered Temperature Sensor (SNSATPD) The service button has several uses depending on the status of the sensor device. • To enable browser-based configuration, pressing and holding the service button while plugging in the sensor device causes the device to enter configuration mode.
Features of SNS AC-powered Sensor Devices Visual and Auditory Interfaces Item Description MIN %RH 75.0 Latest min and max relative humidity values. The min and max relative humidity on the display are checked every time a new sample is taken. The min and max on the display are a daily min and max and every 24 hours from power up the daily min and max will be cleared and replaced by the first sample of the next 24 hour period. Temperature and Humidity sensors only. MAX %RH 60.
Features of SNS AC-powered Sensor Devices Monitoring Thresholds Buzzer AC-powered sensor devices are equipped with an alarm buzzer. When an alarm is active, the buzzer sounds continuously, if Enable Audio Alerts is enabled (checked) on the sensor device’s Edit Sensor Device page in the AMP. Pushing the service button when the buzzer is sounding silences the buzzer but does not acknowledge the alarm on the AMP.
Features of SNS AC-powered Sensor Devices Operational Sequences Pushing the service button during normal operation forces the sensor device to check in with the AMP. When the service button is pressed, the sensor device will emit a series of beeps. The beeps signal the following connection sequence: 1= radio booted, 2 = connected to network, 3 = connected to the AMP (usually takes about 25 seconds to hear the beep assuming a standard wireless connection with WPA2 security).
Features of SNS AC-powered Sensor Devices Operational Sequences data will be erased in the event that backup power fails. If it does not fail, these archived readings will be sent to the AMP as well as current temperature readings when AC power is restored so that you may see when temperatures went in and out of limits and for what duration. In the AMP Sensor Readings page, archived readings appear with a check mark in the Logged Readings column and have the same Transmit Count as the current reading.
Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices This section contains the following topics: • On/Off Switch • Batteries • Programming Cable Connection • Probe Connections • Service Button • Visual and Auditory Interfaces • Monitoring Thresholds • Operational Sequences On/Off Switch Battery-powered sensor devices have on/off switches. The sensor devices must be turned on during configuration and normal operation.
Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices Batteries Figure 5: On/Off Switch Model SNS2TPS-2 Figure 6: Side of Model SNS2THS-2 Batteries SNS battery-powered sensors use two AA batteries located inside the sensor (Model SNS2TNS-2, Figure 4; Model SNS2TPH-2, Figure 12) or in an externally accessible battery compartment (Model SNS2TPS-2, Figure 5). Programming Cable Connection Battery-powered sensor devices come with a USB programming cable for use when configuring the sensor device.
Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices Probe Connections Figure 7: Connections and Service Button on Model SNS2TPS-2 Probe Connections Single and dual external probe sensor devices contain probe jacks on the end of the sensor device, as shown in Figure 7. Service Button The service button is located on the side or end of the sensor device, depending on the model (See Figure 7 and Figure 9). As shown in Figure 8, on model SNS2TNS-2, the service button is inside the sensor device.
Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices Visual and Auditory Interfaces The service button has several uses depending on the status of the sensor device. • Activating the service button causes the sensor device to check in with the AMP. • During an alarm, activating the service button cancels the alarm and stops the LED from flashing but does not acknowledge the alarm on the AMP.
Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices Monitoring Thresholds Figure 12: Inside Model SNS2THS-2 The red LED flashes to alert when the sensor device detects that a threshold that is programmed in the device has been exceeded. The red LED also indicates that a transmit attempt has just finished. The internal green LED indicates that the sensor device is connected to a network. When in sensor mode, the green LED will flash when a connection is made.
Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices Operational Sequences Set Monitoring Thresholds to Prevent Loss of Sensitive Assets If you have sensitive assets such as blood, medications, or tissues, you can set up the sensor devices to report readings as many as 15 times per hour and to generate alerts and send notifications as soon as thresholds are reached. Be sure that settings are configured both in the sensor device and in the AMP sensor device page.
Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices Operational Sequences When specifying the setup parameters for a sensor, you must give careful consideration to the needs of your application and battery life. The more often the sensor transmits data because of the transmit period, alarms, or retries, the shorter the battery life. It is recommended that you use the alarm function to transmit sensor data of concern and extend the transmit period to lengthen the battery life of the sensor.
Configure Sensors for the Network Regardless of the type of sensors deployed in your SNS Temperature and Humidity sensor network, each sensor device must be configured with the settings of the wired or wireless network in which it will be used.
Configure Sensors for the Network Edit Default Sensor Profiles directly in the sensor, the Sensor Default Profile is used to create the AMP information for each device. The first step in configuring sensors is to edit the Sensor Default Profile for your sensor model. Table 8 shows which default profile to edit for each sensor model. Note: To edit the Sensor Default Profile, you must be logged in to the SNS AMP as a user with the Sensor Admin role.
Configure Sensors for the Network Edit Default Sensor Profiles Figure 14: Sensor Device Default Profiles Page for the Battery-powered Temperature and Humidity Sensor 3. Enter the profile information on the tabs appropriate to the default profile. For a description of the fields, see Table 9. Note: If the Network Settings are blank, this means that they have not been set up in the SNS AMP software. For information on configuring the AMP software, refer to the SNS AMP Installation and Administration Guide.
Configure Sensors for the Network Edit Default Sensor Profiles Item Description Audio Reset Period Interval from the time the alarm is cleared at the device by pressing the service button before the device again displays the alarm if the alarm condition persists. At the end of the Audio Reset Period the LED will begin to flash again if the alarm condition persists, even if Enable Audio Alert is disabled (unchecked).
Configure Sensors for the Network Item Edit Default Sensor Profiles Description Temperature, Temperature 1, and Temperature 2 Tabs Fields and Values *Reading Name Enter a name for the reading from the temperature probe attached to this device in the Reading Name field. Temperature Units Choose the units of measure to be used for the temperature reported by this sensor, either Celsius or Fahrenheit Max.
Configure Sensors for the Network Edit Default Sensor Profiles Item Description Low Span Minutes The amount of time that the temperature needs to be below the low limit before an alarm is triggered. In the Low Span Minutes field, enter a number of minutes to define the low span for this sensor reading. If the temperature remains below the Low Temperature value for more than this number of minutes, or the last known reading is older than the low span minutes, a low span event has occurred.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure AC-powered Sensors using Discovery and Auto-Configuration Item Description Message Retries Sensors use UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to communicate with the AMP server. UDP does not provide guaranteed delivery, so the sensors can be set to retransmit unacknowledged messages from 1 to 4 additional times before giving up and saving the data to report the next time the sensor connects to the network.
Configure Sensors for the Network Set up the Network Connection Configuring AC-powered Sensors Using Discovery and Auto-Configuration (Same Subnet as the AMP) 1. Connect the temperature probe to the sensor in the available Sensor Probe jack. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port on the side of the sensor device, as shown in Figure 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network on the same subnet as the AMP. 3.
Configure Sensors for the Network Set up the Network Connection Figure 15: Network Connections Window 2. If your computer has a wireless network card, right-click the Wireless Network Connection item and choose Disable on the context menu displayed. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection item and choose Properties on the context menu. You will see the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16: Local Area Connection Properties Dialog Box Primex Wireless, Inc.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure AC-powered Sensors using Browser-based Configuration 4. On the General tab under “This connection uses the following items” list, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item, and then click the Properties button. You will see the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box, as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 5.
Configure Sensors for the Network Note: Configure AC-powered Sensors using Browser-based Configuration During this check in, the Default Profile on the AMP will overwrite the settings that you have configured, so before beginning Browser-based Configuration, you first set up the Default Profile on the AMP. For additional information on the Browser-based Configuration Tool, see Appendix A: Browserbased Configuration Tool on page 54. Important • Do not change the Port settings.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure AC-powered Sensors using Browser-based Configuration Figure 18: SNS Browser-based Configuration Page: Configuring the Sensor for the Network 7. On the Configuration page, enter your network settings in the fields provided. Table 10 describes the network settings. 8. Click the Submit Configuration button to apply the settings. 9. When the screen indicates that configuration is finished, click Return to Main and Exit Config Mode. The sensor will beep three times.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure AC-powered Sensors using Browser-based Configuration Table 10: Network Settings Fields and Values Item Description Device Information The following information about the device you’re accessing is displayed in the top left corner of the main page. Icon: The icon displayed represents the type of device you’re accessing. The icon of a thermometer means the device is a temperature sensor.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure AC-powered Sensors using Browser-based Configuration Item Description Wireless Network Settings The following controls specify how this device should connect to a wireless network. SSID: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a code which identifies a wireless network. Use DHCP: Enable (check) the Use DHCP checkbox to instruct the device to use DHCP to assign an IP address to the device.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Battery-powered sensors must be configured using the Sensor Configuration Utility. The following tasks are involved in configuring battery-powered sensors: • Install the Sensor Configuration Utility on your laptop. The Primex Wireless Sensor Configuration Utility can be found on the SNS Resource CD shipped with your product.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Figure 19: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Network Settings 7. Enter the parameters for the network settings. The settings are described in Table 11. Table 11: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Network Settings Item Description Update Click the button to send the settings to the sensor. Retrieve Click the button to gather the settings from the sensor.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Item Description Network Tab / Network Settings (3) IP Address Dynamically Assigned: Check the box if the network will assign an IP address automatically. Uncheck the box if the IP parameters will be manually assigned. If unchecked, then the Static IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway fields will have to be entered. Static IP: IP address assigned to the sensor. (ex: 192.168.1.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Configuring Sensor Parameters 1. Select the Sensor tab (4), as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Sensor Settings Enter the parameters for the Sensor tab. The settings are described in 2. Table 12. 3. Click the Alarm tab, shown in Figure 21. The fields in the Alarm tab are specific to the type of sensor device you are configuring. 4.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Figure 21: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Alarm Tab for a Temperature Humidity Sensor and for a Single Probe Temperature Sensor Table 12: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Sensor Tab Fields and Values Item Description Transmit Period Select the desired Transmit Period of the sensor. This defines how often the sensor uploads readings to the AMP.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Item Description Alarm On Exit Check this box if it is desired to trigger an alarm when the value falls below the high threshold or rises above the low threshold after the alarm time has expired. Saving and Verifying the Configuration 1. Enter a name for the saved settings in the Saved Settings field. Click the Save icon. This will save your settings for this type of sensor. 2.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Figure 23: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Tools Tab Table 14: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Status Tab Fields and Values Item Description IP Settings DHCP: Off = static IP address information is being used; On = the IP settings have been successfully assigned; Failed = the sensor could not obtain the IP settings. IP Address: current IP address. If “0.0.0.
Configure Sensors for the Network Configure Battery-powered Sensors with the Sensor Configuration Utility Forcing the Sensor to Check in with the AMP 1. Disconnect the USB Programming cable from the sensor. 2. Force the sensor to check in with the AMP using the service button. For the location of the service button, see Features of SNS Battery-powered Sensor Devices on page 18. 3. Log into the SNS AMP server as a user with the role of Sensor Admin.
Install SNS Sensor Devices and Accessories Once sensor devices are configured, they are ready for installation in their permanent locations. Although not required, installing a thermobuffer with external probe sensor devices helps ensure that sensor readings more closely approximate the temperature of the assets you are monitoring. Install SNS Temperature and Humidity Sensors Specifics of the installation depend on the monitored unit. Installing Sensor Devices 1.
Install SNS Sensor Devices and Accessories Note: Install a Thermobuffer The thermobuffer is compatible with the ¼ in. thermistor probe and the standard 4 in. RTD probes. Figure 24: SNS Thermobuffer Installing a Thermobuffer 1. Fill the thermobuffer with food grade glycol, 3/4 - 7/8 full, allowing room for fluid expansion. 2. Insert the sensor probe through the grommet on the bottle cap with the tip of the probe fully submersed in the glycol fluid. 3.
Maintain Sensor Devices SNS Temperature and Humidity Sensors require very little maintenance. This section contains the following topic: • Replace Batteries in Battery-powered Sensor Devices Replace Batteries in Battery-powered Sensor Devices Battery-powered sensors use two AA batteries. Batteries are located inside the sensor device (Model SNS2TNS-2, Figure 4; Model SNS2TPH-2, Figure 12) or in an externally accessible battery compartment (Model SNS2TPS-2, Figure 5).
Troubleshoot Sensors This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting AC-powered Sensors • Troubleshooting Battery-powered Sensors Troubleshooting AC-powered Sensors Table 15 contains troubleshooting information for AC-powered sensors. Many of the troubleshooting suggestions given below for battery-powered sensors apply to AC-powered sensors as well. Table 15: Troubleshooting AC-powered Sensors Problem Resolution Cannot access the AMP.
Troubleshoot Sensors Troubleshooting Battery-powered Sensors 3. The red LED on the main sensor board indicates that a transmit attempt has just finished. The green LED on the radio module indicates that radio module is connected to a network. When in sensor mode, the green LED flashes when a connection is made. When in setup mode (the programming cable is connected to the sensor), the green LED remains continuously on when a connection is established. In setup mode the red LED never comes on.
Troubleshoot Sensors Troubleshooting Battery-powered Sensors 3. Use the “Ping From Sensor” function in the utility to ping an address that should be available from the network (verify that the address is ping-able). 4. Use the “Ping From PC” function in the utility to see if your PC can ping an address on that network (your PC must be connected to that network for this to work). 5.
Troubleshoot Sensors Troubleshooting Battery-powered Sensors SNS Sensor Configuration Utility Cannot Find the Sensor 1. Make sure the programming cable is plugged into the sensor. 2. Does the red LED in the programming cable flash when doing an operation? 3. Disconnect the programming cable from sensor and connect again. 4. Disconnect the programming cable from sensor and then disconnect the cable from the PC. Wait 30 seconds. Plug cable back into PC and into sensor. 5. Reboot your computer. 6.
Appendix A: Browser-based Configuration Tool All AC-powered sensors have a built-in web server that allows you to log into and configure the device through a browser when attached directly to the computer via a network cable. With this utility you can specify the address of the destination host and wired or wireless network parameters. The utility also provides some tools for diagnosing problems.
Appendix A: Browser-based Configuration Tool Action Buttons Figure 25: Site Survey Page Change Password Button Clicking the Change Password button displays the Change Password page. You use this page to change the password used to log into this device. Figure 26: Change Password Page Changing the Device Login Password Follow these steps to change your device’s login password. 1. Enter the current password in the Current Password field. 2. Enter the new password in the Enter New Password field. 3.
Appendix A: Browser-based Configuration Tool Action Buttons Figure 27: Reset Device Config Page Resetting the Device Settings Follow these steps to reset all device settings to their default state. 1. Enter the device password in the field. 2. Click the Confirm Reset button. Test Configuration Test Configuration forces the device to use the configured network settings and provides feedback on each setting.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility The SNS Sensor Configuration Utility configures and reads the settings in the SNS battery-powered sensors. The SNS sensors supported are Single Temperature, Dual Temperature, and Temperature and Humidity. With this utility you can specify the address of the destination host, the wireless network parameters, transmit period of the sensor, and alarm information. The utility also provides some tools for diagnosing problems.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Installing the Configuration Utility Figure 29: Customer Information Window 5. Enter your username and organization in the appropriate boxes (optional) and choose if the utility will be accessed by any user, or just the current user. 6. Click Next to continue. The Destination Folder window appears, identifying the installation path where the Primex Wireless SNS Sensor Configuration files will be stored. Primex Wireless, Inc.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Installing the Configuration Utility Figure 30: Destination Folder Window 7. If you need to change the install path, click Change and follow the directions to search for and/or type in a new path. When finished, click Next. The Ready to Install the Program window appears. Figure 31: Ready to Install the Program Window Primex Wireless, Inc.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface 8. Review the information, and click Install to start the installation. 9. Click Finish when the completion window appears. First Time Running after Install Note Be sure to install the software before plugging the USB programmer into the USB port of your computer. 1. After installing the software, insert the USB Programmer into the USB port of your computer. 2. Start the software by double clicking on the following icon on the desktop.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface from the sensor when the windows are entered. With the Setup and Tools tabs, the interaction with the sensor is initiated by the user. Note: The configuration tabs/pages may look different depending on the type of sensor connected. Alarm Tab In addition to receiving sensor alerts on the AMP, you can program some battery-powered sensors with alarms by connecting the USB programming cable to the sensor.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Status Tab The Status tab, Figure 35, shows the current state of the IP settings, connection status, signal strength, and battery life parameters. Fields in the Status tab are described in Table 14: SNS Battery Sensor Configuration Utility Status Tab Fields and Values on page 45. Figure 35: Status Tab Tools Tab The Tools tab, shown in Figure 36 and described in Table 16, has several methods for testing the sensor connection.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Figure 36: Tools Tab Table 16: Tools Tab Fields and Values Item Description Ping Target: Select whether to ping the destination (AMP), gateway, or other address specified in the IP Address field. IP Address: Address of the entity specified in the Target drop-down.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Item Description Test Connect Time The "Test Connect Time" function tests how well the sensor connects to the network. Consistent connection performance is essential for longevity of sensor battery life. This test will give an indication of how well the sensor connects to the network thus giving an indication about battery life.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Info Tab The Info tab, Figure 37, shows the MAC address, firmware version and the serial number of the sensor. Figure 37: Info Tab Menu Options File Figure 38: File Menu Window Table 18: File Menu Item Description New The SNS Sensor Configuration Utility clears the current settings. Save SNS Sensor Configuration Utility saves the current settings to the name given in the Saved Settings field. Primex Wireless, Inc.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Item Description Delete Sensor Setup SNS Sensor Configuration Utility presents a list of all the saved settings. You can select which saved settings to delete. Delete Network Setup SNS Sensor Configuration Utility presents a list of all the saved network settings. You can select which saved network settings to delete. Exit The SNS Sensor Configuration Utility closes the program.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Item Description Advanced Options Opens the Advanced Options window which contains parameters that are set every time an Update operation is applied to the sensor. Advanced Options are described in Table 21. Advanced Options Figure 40: Advanced Options Window Table 21: Advanced Options Window Item Description Extended Transmit Period Adds 30 sec., 1 min., and 2 min. as additional options for the Transmit Period.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Item Description DNS Caching When checked, the sensor will cache the IP address that results from the DNS lookup of the Destination hostname. The sensor will keep the destination IP address until either the DHCP lease time expires or the sensor is powered cycled. When unchecked, the sensor will request a DNS lookup of the Destination hostname at every attempt to contact the host. Set only if DNS caching and Dynamic IP are enabled.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the utility window, and has a left, middle, and right panel. Figure 42: Status Bar Window Table 23: Status Bar Panels Item Description Left Panel (7) The utility shows the USB Programmer status in this panel: Found USB Programmer or Looking for USB Programmer. Middle Panel (8) The utility shows progress messages of the different actions: Update, Retrieve, Status and Info.
Appendix B: Battery Sensor Configuration Utility User Interface SNS_Sensor_Cfg.INI The SNS Sensor Configuration Utility stores all its program information in an INI text file called SNS_Sensor_Cfg.INI. Use a text editor to edit this file. Also restart the SNS Sensor Configuration Utility if you make changes to the INI file. The following is description of the user changeable parameters. Override Maximum Number of Tries MaxNumTries=5. Sets the maximum number of tries in the Sensor Tries field.
Appendix C: Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Pursuant to FCC 15.21 of the FCC rules, changes not expressly approved by Primex might cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this product. FCC radio frequency interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B analog device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
