WiFi-500 Sensor Series User`s Guide
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1. 18 Chapter 4 Storing Device Data on the Cloud Completing the Cloud setup The first time you set up a WiFi 500 Sensor Series device on the Cloud the only setting you can change is the device name All others settings are kept at their current values Enter a device name and then click Next 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the sensor and click Next in the Set Up Complete dialog box 2 Place the sensor in the location you want to monitor Give your device a name WiFi Sensor max 20 char Your device will be set up on the Cloud using the following default settings Temperature Scale sample Rate Transmission Period Alarms Probe Type Oi Audit Check Device Location Please select the probe type you will be using NOTE The probe type is identified by the numbered label on the plug end of the probe In future you can adjust device settings from the Goud Figure 13 Device settings when Cloud setup complete Positioning the device Avoid placing a device near sources of heat and radio emission Also physical obstructions between the router and device can affect the range of the device You can use WiFi extenders to improve the range of the device The device signal strength displays on the device LCD The number 10 indicates a strong signal the number indicates a weak signal The WiFi signal indicator 7 has three states o not displayed the device has not yet been set up and configured to a WiFi netwo2. 7 To change the temperature humidity alarms click Alarm Settings 8 Audit Check change any of the following settings and click Save O Enable On option or disable Off option the low and high alarms for temperature and humidity 1f supported Enter alarm values for each enabled alarm The low alarm value must be less than the high alarm value To retain the alarm status when the temperature and or humidity goes between the alarm range click the On option button for Alarm Hold For example if the high alarm is set to 25 C and the temperature rises to 26 C an alarm is triggered If the temperature then drops down to 21 C and Alarm hold is selected the device retains its high alarm status If Alarm hold is not selected the device reverts back to normal status and the only way to check missed alarms is to review the logged data To filter out unwanted alarms by delaying the alarm trigger select a delay time from the Alarm Delay Alarm Trigger by listbox To record an event on the graph when a device is physically checked select the Enable Audit Check checkbox You indicate the device being checked by pressing and holding the device button for three seconds 25 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Setting up email alerts Alarm Settings amp Audit Check Low Alarm High Alarm Low Alarm High Alarm Mo M or Mo M or Mo M or Mo M or Delay Alarm Trigger by Delay Alarm Trigger by 0 Seconds 0 Seconds Alarm
3. WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Changing device logging settings Configuring alarms In the TEMPERATURE ALARMS and HUMIDITY ALARMS dialog boxes you configure the following alarm settings Low High Alarms Enable alarms that are triggered when a device logs data that exceeds a high temperature humidity value or that is below a low temperature humidity value The low alarm value must be less than the high alarm value Alarm Delay Filter out unwanted alarms by selecting a delay time from the dropdown box For example when monitoring the temperature of a refrigerator you might not need to know if the temperature exceeds the alarm level briefly when someone opens and closes the door for instance but you do need to know if someone leaves the door open for more than one minute You can set a separate delay for temperature and humidity alarms Alarm Hold Holds an alarm state even when the temperature humidity returns to an acceptable range For example if the high temperature alarm is set to 42 C and the measured temperature rises to 46 C an alarm is triggered If the reading then drops down to 41 C when the Alarm hold checkbox is selected the device retains its alarm status If Alarm hold is not selected the device reverts back to normal status and the only way to check missed alarms is to review the logged data Audit Check Record an event on the graph by pressing and holding the device button for three
4. Monitoring AC power to a device You can set up email alerts to notify you when AC power fails or is restored Connect the device to a AC power source a USB 5V power supply and enable email alerts for AC power in Change Device Settings page refer to Setting up email alerts from the Cloud on page 26 Caution Never connect a device directly to an AC power source always use the USB cable provided Caution Readings can be affected on some types of device while the internal battery is being charged However once charged continued connection of the charger or external battery pack has no effect 36 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Updating firmware Updating firmware Complete the following steps to update the firmware on a WiFi 500 Sensor Series device L fa aE Delete the WiFi 500 Sensor Series device from the WiFi Sensor Software and then exit the software refer to Deleting a device on page 18 Connect the device to the host computer Select WiFi Sensor Firmware Updater from the Start gt All Programs gt Measurement Computing menu Click OK on the WARNING dialog box Click the link shown in the Update WiFi device Firmware dialog box to download the firmware update file to the host computer Detected Device Parameters Device Type WiFi Device Mac Address 98 8B 4D 00 02 29 Firmware Version R332 Hardware Version VR L HRLOL System 2382382045 100 If you have used this device before double che
5. a comma separated values csv data file for later retrieval and analysis a jpg image file of graph a paf of the data or of the graph an Excel file x1s containing both the data and graph To export data click Export and select file format from the menu Printing a graph To print an image of the graph click E Configuring a device wirelessly from the PC When you select View Devices On This PC in the main software screen the Existing devices screen displays all WiFi 500 Sensor Series devices that are actively connected to or that are temporarily disconnected from the network through the host computer The operations you can perform on each displayed device are explained in the following sections Changing the device arrangement To change how devices are arranged on the Existing devices screen click the icons in the top right corner of the screen View device images only View device images and information View device information only Right click on a device to move it up down to the top of the list or to the bottom of the list Y ou can also arrange all devices by name or by MAC address the unique number assigned to each device on the network 16 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Resetting a device out of an alarm state Deleting device readings To delete the readings currently stored on a device and on the host computer right click on a device and select Delete Readings A
6. accounts Opens the Account page where you can view account properties and email activity and change personal information stored in the Cloud account Opens the Cloud Support page which has links to FAQs and firmware downloads video tutorials a technical support request form Only the features on the Home and My Devices Devices pages are covered in detail in this guide Refer to the support resources on the Cloud page for help with the features on other pages 20 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Viewing device information Viewing device information After logging in to your Cloud account when you select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen the My Devices page opens in a browser and displays all WiFi 500 Sensor Series devices on the Cloud To manage the data received from your device efficiently the Cloud divides data into sessions A device begins a session when it begins logging If changes are made to the device configuration such as sample rate or alarm level change the Cloud closes and archives the current session and creates a new session for the device The number of devices you can connect to the Cloud depends on the type of Cloud account you have Free Personal or Professional Click on the Upgrade link for more information on account types and features Select All Device Signal Battery Alarm Reading 1 Reading 2 Status Connection Lost Disabled Setup pending Archived
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8. Hold Alarm Hold Mo M or Mo M or Enable Audit Check Figure 21 Alarm and Audit Check settings Setting up email alerts You can set up email alerts to notify you and others when alarms are triggered and also send notification for any of the following events AC Power Reports a change in the state of AC power connected to your device To monitor power connect your device permanently using a USB charger and enable the AC Power email alerts The Cloud sends an email if power fails and when power is restored Battery Low Report when the battery in your device is low and needs re charging For uninterrupted data recording you can recharge at the site of the device using a USB 5V wall adapter or a portable USB battery pack Loss of Connection Reports when regular transmissions from your device are not received The Cloud sends an email instructing you to check your WiFi network device position and battery charge Device Problems Reports when there is a problem with your device such as a disconnected probe or readings out of range Complete the following steps to set up email alert recipients over the Cloud 1 2 3 4 5 Click Email Alerts Enter a Name and Email Address and click Select the checkbox for each type alert to send to the recipient Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each email recipient you want to add Click Apply to save all recipients and settings Customizing email alerts When you set up ema
9. On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the active device in the Devices page and click View Data 3 Click on the Data tab Date 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 30 03 2014 SIVA A Time 00 41 32 00 42 32 00 43 32 00 44 32 00 45 32 00 46 32 00 47 32 00 46 32 00 49 32 00 50 32 00 51 32 00 52 32 as e Temperature Humidity 82 0 24 RH E 25 RH 25 RH 25 RH 25 RH 25 RH 25 RH 25 RH 25 RH 25 RH 26 RH 26 RH RDH i Navigation links 7 Figure 28 Data listed on Sensor Session Data Data tab Each sample is listed on the Data tab Use the green navigation links below the listing to browse through data in the session 29 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s GuideExporting data to a comma separated values csv file Personal and Professional accounts only Exporting data to a comma separated values csv file Personal and Professional accounts only Personal and Professional Cloud account users can export a logged data to a csv file by clicking with the Data tab displayed Viewing logging session audit information To view and export audit information on the Sensor Session Data page for any logging session for the selected device complete the following steps 1 Click the Other Sessions tab 2 Click on the session you want to display Export Other Device Audit
10. Professional Cloud accounts only When you first set up a WiFi 500 Sensor Series device on a Professional Cloud account the device is added to the NEW DEVICES location Complete the following steps to move a device to another location on the Cloud 1 Click Device Location 2 Select the location where you to move the device and click Save Device Location Select the location you would like to move the device to Measurement Comput Server room Figure 23 Device Location options 2 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Viewing graphed data Viewing graphed data Complete the following steps to view graphed data for a specific logging session on the Cloud 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the active device in the Devices page and click View Data 3 Click on the Graph tab Graph Display Options Zoom 6h 12h Td Tw Tm Ty All From 00 41 30 03 2014 To 13 43 21 04 2014 __ 120 RH __ 100 RH __ 80 RH 6O RH 40 RH 20 RH 01 04 201403 04 201405 04 201407 04 201409 04 201411 04 201413 04 201415 04 201417 04 201419 04 2014 ill i 31 03 2014 07 04 2014 14 04 2014 21 04 2014 pm Figure 24 Data plotted on Sensor Session Data Graph tab The Graph tab on the Sensor Session Data page displays the following information o temperature readings o relative humidity readings if supported o high low
11. TH Connection Restored 09 04 2014 09 26 53 Dens TH Connection Lost 059042014 09 27 05 Dens TH Connection Restored 10 04 2014 01 15 53 Dens TH Connection Lost 104042014 Dens TH Connection Restored Madden event y Fi l Fitter Events Clear Log a y Send This Log Figure 32 Event Logs page 3 The following event log options are available o Click Clear Log to clear all events from the log 31 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Viewing emailing and deleting event logs o Click Send This Log to send an email to a recipient with the event log attached as a coma separated values csv file You can enter an email address or if you have a Professional account the name of a registered Cloud account user send This Log Select User to Email or Enter Email Address Figure 33 Send This Log options o Click Filter Event to select deselect events that display in the event log Filter Events Show Hide Events Alarms AC power Battery low Loss of connection Device problems CANCEL Figure 34 Filter Events options 32 Device Operation Device components The different readings and indicators on a typical WiFi 500 Sensor Series data logger are identified in Figure 35 Figure 35 WiFi 500 device components Signal strength indicator 5 Temperature unit Alarm indicator Device button BR WN e 6 Min Max value indicators 7 Humidity reading 8 Battery charge indic
12. alarm levels if configured Graph display options Click Display Options to view or hide temperature readings humidity readings alarm levels audit checks and to mark samples 1 Display Options Y Temperature Y Humidity Mi Alarm Levels M Mark Audit Checks MN mar Samples Figure 25 Display Options for Cloud graph Depending on the time range of the data acquired in the session you can use the Zoom to view graphed data for a selected time period 6 hours 12 hours 1 day 1 week 1 month 1 year or all samples Zoom 6h T2h Tw Im Ty An Figure 26 Zoom Options for Cloud graph 28 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Exporting a graph to PDF Personal and Professional accounts only Click and drag the date time range controls connected to scroll bar to narrow the range of data to a select date and time Figure 27 Date time range controls Exporting a graph to PDF Personal and Professional accounts only Personal and Professional Cloud account users can export an image of the graph to a paf by clicking EN with the Graph tab displayed Printing a graph Personal and Professional accounts only Print Personal and Professional Cloud account users can print an image of the graph by clicking Hie Viewing sample values To view the value of each sample from a logging session on the Sensor Session Data page complete the following steps 1 Login to your Cloud account and select View Devices
13. device when the alarm is triggered NOTE If the hold option is selected the alarm icon will remain on the device Alarm hold screen until alarm history is cleared manually or via software Filter Out Unwanted Alarms Delay alarm trigger by No Delay For example briefly opening the door of a chiller should not cause an alarm but leaving the door open will Audit Check An Audit Check is acknowledged by pressing the button on the device for 3 seconds until the LCD blinks This event is recorded and displayed on the graph Enable Audit Check Figure 6 TEMPERATURE ALARMS dialog box Low alarm High alarm select high and low alarms The alarm icon will appear on the device when the alarm is triggered NOTE If the hold option is selected the alarm icon will remain on the device screen until alanm history is cleared manually or via software Alarm hold Filter Out Unwanted Alarms Delay alarm trigger by No Delay v For example briefly opening the door of a chiller should mot i cause an alarm but leaving the door open will Figure 7 HUMIDITY ALARMS dialog box 7 Click Next on both the TEMPERATURE ALARMS and HUMIDITY ALARMS dialog boxes when you finish configuring alarm settings Click Next Click Finish in the dialog box disconnect the USB cable from the device and place the device in the location you want to monitor Note If you receive a Set Up Failed message refer to Cannot save device settings using Set Up Device op
14. seconds to indicate an onsite check of the device Complete the following steps to configure WiFi 500 Sensor Series temperature and humidity alarm settings L Select the On option button for Low alarm to enable a low alarm and then select a low temperature humidity alarm value from the list Select the On option button for High alarm to enable a high alarm and then select a high temperature humidity alarm value from the list Select the On option button for Alarm hold to retain the alarm status when the temperature humidity returns within the alarm range Select a delay time from the Delay alarm trigger by listbox to filter out unwanted alarms Select the Enable option button for Audit Check to record an event on the graph when a device is checked onsite TEMPERATURE SETTINGS dialog box only If you are setting up a device that includes a thermistor probe select the probe type you are using from the drop down listbox Please select the probe type you will be using MOTE The probe type is identified by the numbered label on the plug end of the probe Figure 4 Probe type list Refer to the label attached to the probe cable for the probe number Selecting an incorrect probe type causes Inaccurate measurements ee ee S Figure 5 Probe type label 11 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Changing device logging settings Low alarm v High alarm NA select high and low alarms The alarm icon will appear on the
15. the Cloud No data is lost WiFi icon on LCD is flashing If the A icon is flashing it indicates that that device is not connected to the WiFi network Check your network connections first and then make sure that the device is within range of the access point or WiFi router To save battery power put the device into sleep mode for up to 30 minutes and then look for a connection again No data is lost while the device is temporarily not connected Once connection is resumed all data will be synchronized with the Cloud Checking WiFi router for 802 11b compatibility All WiFi routers are 802 11 compatible and there are currently four types in general use a b g and n To find out what type of router you have refer to your router user manual or contact your Internet Service Provider Communication over a Virtual Private Network VPN Communication is technically possible provided that the VPN can allow the device to access the internet using TCP port 14354 Cloud features Data security on the Cloud Data on the Cloud account is very secure Accounts and data can only be accessed using the email address and password that you entered when signing up to your account If you have multiple users with access to your account a user with Administrator privileges can control which data individual users can access Data is regularly backed up using industry standard precautions However MCC recommends that you back up your data l
16. the following steps to connect a WiFi 500 Sensor Series data logger to a WiFi network 1 Find the password for the router often located on the bottom of the router 2 Double click the WiFi Sensor Software desktop icon O to run the software 3 Click either Set Up Device On This PC or Set Up Device On The Cloud in the main software screen Sign In Sign Up gt a wy Set Up Device On This PC On The Cloud Figure 1 WiFi Sensor Software Set Up Device options 4 Remove the rubber plug that protects the USB connector on the sensor and connect the sensor to the computer using the Micro USB cable Figure 2 Removing rubber plug over USB connector Allow any security access highlighted by your firewall or antivirus program if you are prompted A CONNECTED message indicates the WiFi Sensor Software has detected the device If a NOT CONNECTED message displays reconnect the USB cable and the software automatically attempts to detect the device 5 Once a list of available WiFi networks displays click on a network to connect to the device This must be the same network that is connected to the host computer If a FAILED message displays click Refresh Connections until a list of networks displays 6 Enter the network password and click CONNECT Problems connecting If a NOT CONNECTED dialog box displays refer to Cannot connect device to WiFi network on page 38 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Connecting the device to
17. 09 04 2014 Archived 08 04 2014 Archived 04 04 2014 Change Device Settings View Data Event Logs Reset Alarm Properties Figure 14 Devices page The Devices page displays the following information about each WiFi device setup for the Cloud Device Displays one of the following icons to indicate the device model Em Temperature only device such as a WiFi 501 re Temperature device with thermistor probe such as a WiFi 501 TP mu Temperature humidity device such as a WiFi 502 Name Displays the name of the device Signal Displays a bar graph indicating the signal strength Battery Displays a bar graph indicating the battery strength Reading 1 Displays the latest temperature reading Reading 2 Displays the latest humidity reading if device measures humidity Status Indicates the connection status for active devices May also indicate Setup pending if device settings were changed When the device receives its new settings the next time it transmits to the Cloud the Setup Pending status is removed Data saved from past sessions have a status of Archived along with the archive date 21 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Archiving clearing and deleting device readings Archiving clearing and deleting device readings The Archive Delete icon provides options to archive device data clear device data and delete a device and data from the cloud There are three options when deleting a d
18. B 31 4 Device Name Dens TH Device Type WiFi TH MAC Address 98 8B AD 10 18 A8 Temperature Humidity Firmware Version 238 238 20 45 3 32 Minimum 62 6 F Minimum 24 RH 624 West 7 Maximun 82 0 F Maximur 54 RH 30 03 2014 00 31 12 Average 68 8 F Aver e ARH 32535 Standard 1 2 F Standard 4 6 RH 0 STATISTICS Temperature Humidity 1 Minute ow Alar 50 F Low Alarm Disabled 1 Hour High Alarm 86 F High Alarm 90 RH Disabled Alarm Delay 0 Seconds Alarm Delay 0 Seconds Alarm Hold Disabled Alarm Hold Disabled Figure 31 Session summary information on Sensor Session Data Summary tab The Summary tab displays device information devices settings and data statistics minimum maximum average and standard deviation Viewing emailing and deleting event logs To view a log of device alarm communication power and other events complete the following steps 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the device session in the Devices page and click Event Logs Event Logs wie Date Y Time Time one Desce Name Event 30 03 2014 00 31 24 UTC Dens TH Battery OK 3003 2014 00 31 24 l Dens TH AC Power Of 0304 2014 20 10 56 Dens IH Connection Lost 03 04 2014 20 40 53 Dens TH Connection Restored 04 04 2014 01 19 22 Dens TH Connection Lost 04 04 2014 01 27 50 Dens TH Connection Restored 0904 2014 07 53 53 Dens TH Connection Lost 05 04 2014 07 56 03 UTE Dens
19. Sessions Available Sessions Click on a row to view session information Session Audit 7 days Session Start Session End Time Zone Readings Y Changes Made By Sample Rate Transmission Period Figure 29 Selecting session on Other Sessions tab 3 Use the scrollbar in the Session Audit frame to view additional session audit information Exporting session audit information to a pdf file Professional accounts only Professional Cloud account users can export session audit information to a pdf file by clicking with the session information displayed Cloud Device Audit Record Audit Exported 15020714 12 47 34 by Tim Rohan DEVICE SUMMARY UTC Now Devices WiFi Sensor ss10 MICC_Guest_Wireless 98 8B AD 00 02 29 08 05 2014 20 08 41 238 238 2 0 45 Total Readings 52174 3 38 Alarms Triggered AUDIT RECORD When Change CCC Poo a Transmssion Penod 300 gt 60 Tim Rohan High Alarm Disabled gt Enabled OOOO a First setu a A Figure 30 Session audit export to pdf 30 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Viewing a logging session summary Viewing a logging session summary To view a summary of a logging session on the Sensor Session Data page complete the following steps 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the device session in the Devices page and click View Data 3 Click the Summary tab Summary
20. WiFi 500 Sensor Series Wireless Data Logging Sensors User s Guide Document Revision 5 Va 0 FA MEASUREMENT Copyright 2014 AW ay COMPUTING Trademark and Copyright Information Measurement Computing Corporation and the Measurement Computing logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Measurement Computing Corporation Refer to the Copyrights amp Trademarks section on mecdag com legal for more information about Measurement Computing trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies O 2014 Measurement Computing Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical by photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Measurement Computing Corporation Notice Measurement Computing Corporation does not authorize any Measurement Computing Corporation product for use in life support systems and or devices without prior written consent from Measurement Computing Corporation Life support devices systems are devices or systems which a are intended for surgical implantation into the body or b support or sustain life and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury Measurement Computing Corporation products are not designed with the components required and are not subject to the t
21. WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Displaying device properties Deleting a device and data Complete the following steps to delete an active device and its data from the Cloud complete the following steps 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the active device in the Devices page and click Archive Delete 3 Click Delete The device is deleted from the Devices page The device must be setup for the Cloud again in order to acquire new data Refer to Setting Up a Device on page 8 Displaying device properties To view the current logging and alarm settings for a selected device over the Cloud along with the device type firmware version MAC address and the name of the connected WiFi network complete the following steps 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the active device in the Devices page and click Properties Properties WiFi Sensor WiFI TH 238 238 2045 3 38 985 69 A4D 00 00 31 MCCIT5100 1 Minute 5 Minutes C Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled WRH Disabled w Disabled Disabled y Disabled Disabled 09 04 2014 12 55 47 UTC 5hrs OK Figure 16 Properties popup on the Cloud 23 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Changing device logging settings Changing device logging settings Complete the following steps to change device logging settings f
22. WiFi 500 Sensor Series data logger Changing device logging settings Complete the following steps to change device logging settings from the PC 1 Enter the following information In the GENERAL SETTINGS dialog box o Name Device to give it a unique identity Enter a unique name to identify the device on the WiFi network o Select temperature scale Click C or F o Select sample rate Select a sample rate between 10 Seconds and 12 Hours from the drop down list This value sets how often the device takes a reading o Select how often the device will communicate with the PC Select how frequently between every 1 Minute to every 24 hours the device transmits samples to the host computer For example if the sample rate is set to 10 Seconds and the sample transmission frequency is set to 1 Minute the device transmits six samples to the computer every minute 60 seconds 10 seconds 6 samples Name Device to give it a unique identity Select temperature scale gra WiFi Sensor a C 7 Y max 12 char Select sample rate 10 Seconds NOTE This will set how often the device takes readings Select how often the device will communicate with the PC each 1 Minute communication reduces battery life Battery Life Figure 3 GENERAL SETTINGS dialog box The more frequently data is transmitted the quicker battery power is depleted By increasing the time between transmissions the battery charge lasts longer 2 Click Next 10
23. a network Advanced Network Options To enter additional network settings select the Enter Advanced Network Options Next checkbox and enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway You can also lock the device so that 1t only connects to one wireless access point This may be necessary 1f you have multiple access points with the same SSID Enter the MAC address of the access point Logging sessions explained To manage data received from your device efficiently both the WiFi Sensor Software and the Cloud divides data up into sessions A device begins a session when it starts logging If you make any changes to the device such as a sample rate or alarm level change the software or Cloud closes and saves the current session and a new session is created All sessions are marked with a date and time to show the period that they cover together with an audit trail showing the changes which caused a new session to start Once you successfully connect the device to the WiFi network proceed to one of the following sections Ifyou selected Set Up Device On This PC proceed to Storing Device Data on the PC on page 10 Ifyou selected Set Up Device On The Cloud proceed to Storing Device Data on the Cloud on page 19 Chapter 3 Storing Device Data on the PC When you select View Devices On This PC and connect a device to a WiFi network the GENERAL SETTINGS dialog box displays with general device and logging settings for the a
24. ator Temperature reading 33 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Device components Press the screen cycle button to cycle through the different device displays The Max Screen displays the maximum recorded value s since last reset To reset the maximum values press and hold the button for three seconds while Max is displayed The Home Screen displays current readings PO MN e A ye RH The RSSI Received Signal Strength The Min Screen displays Indication screen displays the the minimum recorded value s current signal strength since last reset If the sensor is in sleep mode ss To reset the minimum values after losing contact with the WiFi oY network Sie computer or press and hold the button tor l T software fora lengthy period three seconds while Min is displayed cycle to this screen to reconnect the sensor Flashing signal strength indicator when the WiFi network is not available or the software is not running Figure 36 WiFi 500 device display cycle WiFi 502 example 34 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Restarting a device Restarting a device To restart a device hold the button for 10 seconds and then release it when flashes in the top right hand corner of the display The device retains all settings but loses any data that has not been transferred to the computer Resetting a device To reset a device to its factory settings hold the button for 20 seconds until FArS
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26. ck that you have done the following Deleted the device from your WiFi Sensor Software archiving any data you need to keep Closed the WiFi Sensor Software Download the latest firmware update file for your device from Select the firmware file Click Upload to update the firmware in your device UPLOAD If your device fails to update correctly please disconnect it from the PC and press and hold the device button for ane 20 seconds This will return the device to the factory state deleting all settings and clearing all previously recorded data When complete restart the Firmware Updater software and begin the update process again Figure 37 Update WiFi Sensor Firmware dialog box 6 Click Browse to select the firmware update file from the host computer yA 8 Click Upload to update the firmware on the connected WiFi 500 Sensor Series device Click OK on the Firmware Updated dialog box If the device firmware fails to update correctly disconnect it from the computer and hold the device button for 20 seconds to delete all data and return the device to its factory settings Then repeat the firmware update procedure from step 2 above To benefit from the latest improvements MCC recommends using the latest firmware releases for your devices After a firmware update your device is in a factory reset condition and needs to be connected to the Cloud using the WiFi 500 Sensor Series Any existing data for this device on the Cloud is arch
27. compliant router or access point running one of the following supported security protocols o WEP 64 bit Passkey encryption only o WEP 128 bit Passkey encryption only o WPA PSK o WPA2 PSK Micro USB cable shipped with sensor Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device Microsoft Excel 2000 or greater optional Requirements for Cloud storage A FilesThruTheAir Cloud account is required for Cloud based data storage A link is available in the WiFi Sensor Software to create an account Your WiFi 500 Sensor Series device may also require a firmware update in order to access the Cloud Refer to Updating firmware on page 37 for instructions WiFi Sensor Software Cloud features The WiFi Sensor Software can set up a device data storage and device configuration using locally on a PC or remotely using a Cloud account and any device that supports a web browser smart phone tablet laptop or desktop computers W1F1 500 Sensor Series device is accessible from any location local or remote within range of the connected WiFi network or from the Cloud Password protected access using SSL sessions for security Local and remote device configuration of the following settings Device name Temperature scale Sample rate Transmission period Alarms including alarm hold and alarm delay settings O O O O O Record on site checks of devices Data export and graph printing WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide WiFi Sens
28. displays Resetting to the factory state deletes all settings and previously recorded data Resetting maximum and minimum values To reset the maximum and minimum values on a device cycle through to the maximum or minimum reading display and hold the button for three seconds The new minimum or maximum value is the temperature and humidity value read at the time of reset Turning a device off The device remains on permanently unless the battery runs out Battery and power features Recharging the battery Each WiFi 500 Sensor Series device is shipped partially charged with enough power for the initial set up and use For optimum performance use the USB cable provided to connect the device to a PC a USB 5V wall adapter or a portable USB battery pack and charge the device for 24 hours From a very low battery state it can take up to eight hours to fully charge a device The battery status can be seen from the Devices page on the Cloud Many factors affect the battery charge of the device including transmission period WiFi encryption method WiFi encryption key rotation frequency determined by the Access Point or router signal strength between access point or router and device the presence volume and type of WiFi traffic from other devices sample rate operating temperature In tests a battery life of over six months was regularly achieved with a transmission period of one hour or more The battery c
29. esting required to ensure a level of reliability suitable for the treatment and diagnosis of people SM WIiFi 500 Sensor Series docx Table of Contents Preface ADQUETALS USAS GU a Ai 5 What you Will UU as 5 Conventions in this user s Suide ia A EA il 5 W ere 10 fini More morma O AR 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the WiFi 500 Sensor Series Wireless Data LOgg9erS oooooncccconnonnccccnnncanoncnnnnnanonnnnnaaannns 6 System requirements and TECOM NENAS AA 6 Requirements tor Cloud SOTA a EA A A ASA EA A EAS 6 Wiki Sensor Sottware Cloud Te ature ssp a vs 6 Chapter 2 SENO UP a DEVIC AAA E EE 8 Connecting the device 10a net WOR SA A A A eta 8 ao AAA o E E E E E NA 9 Chapter 3 storing Device Data OM the PC cccp a a a 10 Changine device lossing SOMA S edil ida 10 CONSUMOS A AAA NA a 11 Position GC de vic ai ca 13 Mewn data ON NE rito 13 Siria WIS ORION A e ee Oo EOS RR 15 Creatine and Vie Wile data lectura tabloide isis 15 Se VINO Al datato est E AA AA Saaieie masa taaedres 15 Savino a portiomol datado a CSV Mle series hecce tate dea nana uct A did 15 Vie wine a tex tile OE OS OCC data dd tdi dd 16 EXportinadatato ale a danced A A dita cement ISA 16 Prntins rap A id id A a 16 Conligurins a device wirelessly from te PEL A Shale ead at 16 ane ine Te Gey ice arran re ment SA AE IIA 16 Dart AA A Me aaadendeenansintaotdeadeemane ae teeeades abauauedwnaaes 17 Resetuns a device OUU Ol ai alarmi Stale noia do 17 Mutis Th AUD da cory ETRY se PRY g
30. evice Archive Device Clear Device Data Delete Device and Data CANCEL Figure 15 Archive Delete options An archived device session remains in the device list so all collected data can be accessed but it is no longer active and logs no new data A cleared device remains in the active device list however any previously acquired data is deleted A deleted device is removed from the device list and all collected data can be deleted and cannot be recovered Archiving data To archive the readings on an active device on the Cloud complete the following steps 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the active device in the Devices page and click Archive Delete 3 Click Archive The data from device is archived on the cloud The archived data can be retrieved for display and analysis but this device session no longer acquires new data The device must be setup for the Cloud again in order to acquire new data Refer to Setting Up a Device on page 8 Clearing data To clear the readings on an active device on the Cloud complete the following steps 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the active device in the Devices page and click Archive Delete 3 Click Clear The data is deleted from the device and the device continues acquiring data based on its current settings 22
31. h data toolbar View Zoom Out or click Sl ene Zoom out to view a wider range of graph data toolbar View Data Range Enter a time date range of data to view on the graph Date 4 11 2014 4 11 2014 Reset To Full Data Range View Gridlines View Mark Samples Adds a small circle to the plot line to indicate each sample WiFi Sensor Creating and viewing data files You can export logged data and graph images to different file formats and open them for viewing and analysis Saving all data to a csv file Complete the following steps to save all logged data to a text file 1 Click Save on the toolbar 2 Enter a filename and browse for the location to save the file and click Save Saving a portion of data to a csv file Complete the following steps to save a portion of logged data to a text file 1 Zoom in on the section of the graph containing the data to save refer to Graph viewing options above 2 Click Save on the toolbar 3 Enter a filename and browse for the location to save the file and click Save 15 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Printing a graph Viewing a text file of logged data To open a text file of logged data click View Saved Data in the main software screen and browse for the file using the Locate File dialog box View Saved Data Figure 11 View Data option on main screen Exporting data to a file You can export data or graph images to one of following file formats
32. harge indicator displays the battery charge status Battery Charge Indicator Battery Charge Status not displayed Battery charge sufficient Battery charge low recharge by connecting the device to a computer using the Micro ashina USB cable provided C solid Battery recharging If you have a critical process or do not wish to recharge devices you can keep the USB charger plugged in continuously 35 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Battery and power features Optimizing battery performance To optimize your system to avoid excessive recharging cycles data loggers include these features Turn off the WiFi Sensor Software when it is not needed Devices go into sleep mode when the WiFi Sensor Software is not running No data is lost because it is stored on the device onboard memory and alarm conditions are still recorded When you restart the software the device attempts to reconnect within 15 minutes Once a device reconnects all stored data is transmitted to the computer The more frequent data is transmitted the quicker battery power is depleted By increasing the time between transmissions the batteries last longer The following factors significantly affect the battery life of the device the transmission period the WiFi encryption method WiFi encryption key rotation frequency determined by the Access Point or router signal strength between access point or router and device v
33. heck that DHCP service is running This allows the device to be allocated an IP Address Normally the DHCP service runs in either your router or on a network server Make sure that the configured DHCP IP address range allows the addition of new devices if not then extend the range 10 If your wireless network uses WPA Enterprise make sure that the correct authentication type is selected from the drop down box Only the types listed are supported 11 If your access point or router has a wireless mode setting this must be set to Mixed not Greenfield 12 Make sure that the SSID name does not contain spaces Cannot connect device to Cloud Once you verify that your access point or WiFi router is working your device may be out of range Check the range of the device by pressing the device button three times A number between 1 and 10 displays with 1 indicating a weak signal and 10 indicating a strong signal When the device shows there is no signal Cannot save device settings using Set Up Device option Make sure the WiFi Sensor Software is added to the allowed programs in the Windows Firewall item in Control Panel 38 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Cloud features WiFi network stops working power loss and so on If your WiFi network fails for any reason the WiFi 500 Sensor Series device continues logging at the sample rate that you have set When your WiFi network is restored the device automatically syncs data to
34. il alerts only select those events that you want to generate emails If you are only interested in the measured alarm levels deselect some other options you don t need When you set up an alarm level you can delay the onset of the alarm by a selectable period of time For example when monitoring the temperature of a chiller you might not need to know 1f the temperature exceeds the alarm level briefly when someone opens and closes the door for instance but you do need to know if someone leaves the door open When using dual channel device devices alarm delay is independently settable for each channel 26 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Selecting a device location Professional Cloud accounts only Have you set an alarm level that is too low or high Every time a device goes into or out of alarm an email is sent If your device is constantly chattering around the alarm level you receive more emails To reduce email traffic further you can choose to reduce the number of alerts by periodically summarizing them into a single email You can enable this option and specify how often the summary emails are sent Email Alerts Temperature Humidity AC Device Loss of Device Email Address Alarms Alarms Power Battery Low Connection Problem y m y y y y El el y E y y Email Address CANCEL APPLY Clicking APPLY will change email settings immediately Figure 22 Email Alert settings Selecting a device location
35. ived for safekeeping 37 Chapter 5 Tips and Troubleshooting Device WiFi Cloud communications Software does not detect device connected to PC If the WiFi Sensor Software does not detect a device physically connected to the PC try the following steps to resolve the problem 1 Make sure the PC is WiFi enabled 2 Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable 3 Restart the device by holding the button down for 20 seconds 4 Restart the software 5 Reinstall the software to make sure all drivers were installed Cannot connect device to WiFi network If the WiFi 500 Sensor Series is not connecting to the WiFi network try the following steps to resolve the problem 1 Check that the password being entered is correct Click the Refresh Connections button ES Check if 802 11b is enabled on the access point or router oo I Make sure MAC filtering is not switched on in the access point or router If it is switched on only known devices can connect to your router Make sure that your network has an internet connection Make sure that the device is in range of the router Make sure that the router has the latest firmware ae If the access point or router has WEP Encryption make sure that the HEX key is being entered rather than the password You can find the HEX key in the internal settings of your access point or router You can also search the web for resources to help convert your password to a HEX key 9 C
36. ll readings for the selected device are deleted from device memory and from the host computer The device starts logging data again based on its settings Data that has been saved or exported to a file is not deleted from the file s Resetting a device out of an alarm state To reset a device that is currently in an alarm state right click the device image and select Reset Alarm The device returns to a normal non alarm state until the next alarm reading occurs Muting the audible alarm The WiFi Sensor Software includes an audible alarm that sounds when a device is in an alarm state Click I to turn alarm muting on and off Displaying device properties To view the current logging and alarm settings for a selected device along with the device type firmware version MAC address and the name of the connected WiFi network click Properties in the Existing devices screen refer to Figure 8 on page 13 You can also right click the device image and select Device Properties from the context menu Name Sensor Type Firmware Version Mac Address 55ID Sample Rate Frequency Temp Unit Temp High Alarm Temp Low Alarm Temp Alarm Hold Temp Alarm Delay Humidity High Alarm Humidity Low Alarm Humidity Alarm Hold Humid Alarm Delay Audit Check WiFi Sensor WiFi TH 2 3 8 23 8 2045 332 393 8B 4D 00 02 29 11FX01246041 10 Seconds Every 1 Minute y IBC Ay O 0 Seconds Disabled Di
37. nnnnos 29 Wile WATS sample Yale Srta IS AR 29 Exporting data to a comma separated values csv file Personal and Professional accounts only 30 Viewing losemo sessionaudit INFOLMAlON italiano la coil id 30 Exporting session audit information to a pdf file Professional accounts Only ooccccccnccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnss 30 VIEWS a logging SESSION Summary ed 31 Viewing emailing and deleting end csaiie ci tisnsdsctesiie ads sions Me daaedegsata aivabanies wa Meade deat Ea 31 DEVICE Operation cirein aa a do nd 33 DEVES COMPONEN S oaar E 33 Restan device oros ecc 35 Res ciinea de victor 35 Resetting maximum and MINIMUM Values ooooonnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanannnnnnss 35 Aa eo AAA O O O comin oeer tart eh 35 Barer and POW Cr Ieai Sonon aoao rice decano ico llenndiais 35 Recharte ine the Daes Te EE E O E E S 35 Optimizino battery PEL ORMAN CE jevi e E E a a a 36 Data secon He device Dater y Tons OU tt I eli ania duce ea R aisid 36 D tasec rity during a power outa ri a E ened iescon 36 MAX MIN and battery symbol are all displayed on the LCD at the same TIM ooooooonnnnncccnoncnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 36 Permanently powenns WASVICS ii AE AE E EA A sados 36 Montortino AC DOWO Ode VI E ali sr ita 36 o A steal ecstnnde E es semroaud N E T ieee ieiebeedtaauanatess ie 37 Chapter 5 TIPS and TIOUDIESNOOUING vinci as 38 Device W 1F1 Cloud
38. ocally Time zones on the Cloud Free and Personal Cloud accounts have a single time zone which you select when you sign up All times and dates on the Cloud are shown for your chosen time zone Because Professional accounts can accommodate multiple sites you can select a different time zone for each location When viewing data event logs or device properties in a Professional account times and dates are shown as local at the device location 39 Measurement Computing Corporation 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton Massachusetts 02766 508 946 5100 Fax 508 946 9500 E mail info mccdaq com www mccdag com
39. olume and type of WiFi traffic from other devices sample rate and operating temperature In our tests we regularly achieve battery life in excess of six months with a transmission period of one hour or more Data security if device battery runs out The device takes no further readings when there is no power but all readings taken prior to power loss are synchronized Once the device is recharged it reconnects to the Cloud and starts a new logging session When using battery power set suitable sample and transmission periods as these affect your battery life If fast transmission periods and or long term uninterrupted logging is needed power the device with AC power using a suitable USB power supply Data security during a power outage The device continue recording at the sample rate you have set using battery power and no data is lost If a power outage occurs the device continues to try to connect to your network until power returns and the access point or router becomes available again The device then synchronizes all remaining data with the Cloud MAX MIN and battery symbol are all displayed on the LCD at the same time When these symbols display together the device is charging and the temperature of the battery is above 40 C For safety the device stops charging until the temperature has returned to a safe level Permanently powering a device To permanently power a device use a USB wall adapter or external battery pack
40. ons to scroll through years o Usethe A and V date sliders to specify a time period within the year containing the session s you want to view 13 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Viewing data on the PC 3 Click on the logging session you want to view Select the period to be displayed on the graph s 01 04 2014 Click on row to view graph Figure 9 Selecting a logging session A graph displays with checkboxes to show the following information o temperature readings relative humidity readings if supported temperature alarm readings relative humidity alarm readings if supported O O O dew point 1f supported File View Save Export Mark Samples Statistics WiFi Sensor 07 00 00 07 05 00 lv Temperature 9F MV LowAlarm Y High Alarm V Dew Point F Y Low Alarmrh M High Alarm rh From Tuesday April 08 2014 6 56 43 AM To Tuesday April 08 2014 7 09 03 AM Figure 10 Graph of WiFi 500 sensor data temperature humidity example 30 DAYS 14 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Graph viewing options Graph viewing options The View menu and toolbar The graph includes the following viewing options View Toolbar Display or hide the toolbar at the top of the graph View Status Bar Display or hide the status bar at the bottom of the graph View Zoom In or click gel sie Zoom in to view a narrower range of grap
41. or Software Cloud features The Cloud interface also offers instant email alerts to as many as 100 addresses for alarms AC power outage low battery charge loss of network connection and other device specific problems Cloud accounts are web based and can be accessed at https www wifisensorcloud com using a browser on a phone tablet PC or Mac The following optional Cloud services are also available depends on level of Cloud account being used Free Personal or Professional Audit trail export to provide a documentary record of changes Multiple user access Individual time zones per user Graphical and tabular data displays with date time references Unlimited data storage Personal and Professional accounts only Printing a graph Personal and Professional accounts only Unlimited devices Professional accounts only Refer to www wifisensorcloud com accountdifferences aspx for a comparison of Free Personal and Professional Cloud account features Chapter 2 Setting Up a Device To set up a WiFi 500 Sensor Series wireless device for use on either the PC or the Cloud make sure you have the following items Micro USB cable 802 11b compliant router or access point WiFi enabled computer with WiFi Sensor Software installed The computer running the WiFi Sensor Software must be connected to the router either wirelessly or by Ethernet cable Connecting the device to a network Complete
42. others damaging your hardware or losing your data bold text Bold text is used for the names of objects on a screen such as buttons text boxes and check boxes italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles and to emphasize a word or phrase Where to find more information Additional information about WiFi 500 Sensor Series wireless data loggers is available on our website at www mecdag com You can also contact Measurement Computing Corporation by phone fax or email with specific questions Knowledgebase kb mccdag com Phone 508 946 5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support Fax 508 946 9500 to the attention of Tech Support Email techsupport mccdaq com Chapter 1 Introducing the WiFi 500 Sensor Series Wireless Data Loggers Thank you for purchasing a WiFi 500 Sensor Series wireless data logger from Measurement Computing This user s guide explains how to perform the following tasks set up a WiFi 500 Sensor Series wireless data logger to connect to a wireless network configure a device to log environmental data and transmit it wirelessly to a host PC or web based Cloud account export logged data to a comma delimited text file and to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet view readings and indicators on a WiFi 500 Sensor Series data logger System requirements and recommendations WiFi enabled PC or laptop running Windows 8 7 Vista XP 32 and 64 bit 802 11b
43. rk o flashing not communicating with WiFi Sensor Software o solid successful communication with WiFi Sensor Software 19 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide An overview of the Cloud environment An overview of the Cloud environment When you log in to your Cloud account and successfully set up a device through the cloud you are brought to the Cloud page on the web which has the following main options Depending on your current account type opens a page with options to upgrade or downgrade to different Free Personal and Professional Cloud accounts Refer to www wifisensorcloud com accountdifferences aspx for a summary of account features Opens a page with links to the Devices page the Cloud Support page the My Settings page where you can change date time format for log files your account email address and password and control the frequency of Cloud emails the Account page where you can view account properties and email activity and change personal information stored in the Cloud account Devices Opens the My Devices Devices page which lists all devices set up for the Cloud account The features on this page are explained in the following sections Professional accounts only Displaying device properties on the Cloud Archiving clearing and deleting device readings on the Cloud Changing device logging settings from the Cloud Setting up email alerts from the Cloud My Devices Free and Personal
44. rom the Cloud 1 Log in to your Cloud account and select View Devices On The Cloud in the main software screen 2 Select the active device in the Devices page and click Change Settings 3 To change the device name click Device Name enter a name and then click Save A o g7 gt Yo A Device Name Device Name max 20 char SAVE Figure 17 Device Name setting 4 To change the temperature scale and thermistor probe type 1f supported by the device click Temperature Scale or Temperature Scale amp Probes o Select C Celsius or F Fahrenheit o Ifthe device includes a thermistor probe select the probe type you are using Refer to the label attached to the probe cable for the probe number Selecting an incorrect probe type causes inaccurate measurements o Click Save Temperature Scale amp Probes Select Temperature Scale Probe Type C Celsius v 1 CANCEL Figure 18 Temperature Scale and Probe Type settings 24 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Changing device logging settings 5 To change the sample rate click Sample Rate select a sample rate from the list and click Save Sample Rate Select Sample Rate Figure 19 Sample Rate settings 6 To change the transmission period click Transmission Period select a transmission period from the list and click Save Transmission Period Select Transmission Period CANCEL Figure 20 Transmission Period settings
45. sabled Disabled U Seconds Disabled Figure 12 Device Properties popup window 17 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Deleting a device Deleting a device Complete the following steps to delete a device and all of its data sessions from the software Ze 3 4 Select a device in the Existing devices screen refer to Figure 8 on page 13 Right click the device image and select Delete Device s Click Yes in the Are you sure dialog box Click Yes in the Archive Data dialog box to save device data to the host computer You are prompted to select a location to save the archived data Caution If you are deleting the device in order to update the device firmware MCC strongly recommends that you archive your data All data is deleted from a device during a firmware update refer to Updating firmware on page 37 Click No to skip saving device data and finish deleting the device Once you delete a device perform the Connecting the device to a network procedure on page 8 to reconnect the device to the network and access it through the software Changing device logging settings To change the logging settings of a device over the network select the device and click Change Device Settings in the Existing devices screen refer to Figure 8 on page 13 Follow the steps at the beginning of the section Changing device logging settings from the PC on page 10 to change the device logging settings over the WiFi network
46. tion on page 38 12 WiFi 500 Sensor Series User s Guide Positioning the device Positioning the device The device signal strength displays on the device LCD The number 10 indicates a strong signal the number indicates a weak signal Avoid heat radio emissions and physical obstructions Avoid placing a device near sources of heat and radio emission Also physical obstructions between the router and device can affect the range of the device You can use WiFi extenders to improve the range of the device The WiFi signal indicator 7 has three states o not displayed the device has not yet been set up and configured to a WiFi network o flashing not communicating with WiFi Sensor Software o solid successful communication with WiFi Sensor Software Viewing data on the PC To view data for a specific logging session on the PC complete the following steps 1 Click View Devices On This PC in the main software screen All WiFi 500 Sensor Series devices connected to the WiFi network through the host computer display 2 Select the device you want to view and click View Data at the bottom of the Existing devices screen Device Signal Battery Alarm Status Next Reading Change Device Settings View Data Properties Mute Alarm Figure 8 Existing devices screen By default all logging sessions for the current month are listed You can change the date range by using the date buttons o Use the and date butt
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