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1. On this page you can enter the limit ranges for when alarm status will be recorded There are boxes to enter high and low temperature limits and high and low RH limits THUM Options THUM Settings Alarm Settings E mail Settings FIP Settinas Alarms High Temp Alarm 95 F Low Temp Alarm 170 F High RH Alarm 70 Low RH Alarm 10 Run External Program on Alarm C WINDOWS NOTEPAD EXE V E mail Alarm Notification iv Send only one Alarm E mail per alarm event If alarm condition lasts for more than one reading only the first alarm email will be sent Run External Program on Alarm If this box is checked the THUM will run any external program with a valid path listed in the box below when an alarm limit is reached This allows you to write your own custom program to specific tasks that you may require for alarm situations An example may be a program to shut down servers during an alarm situation E mail Alarm Notification If this box is checked the THUM program will send an e mail whenever an alarm limit is reached It also sends an e mail when the environment conditions have returned to normal Be sure values on E mail Settings tab have been set correctly in order for this to work properly Send only one Alarm E mail per alarm event If this box is unchecked the alarm email notification will be sent on every over limit reading If this box is checked and an alarm occurs a single alarm email notification is sen2. LLC AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE OR CAUSES WHATSOEVER REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON NEGLIGENCE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID TO PRACTICAL DESIGN GROUP LLC FOR THE THUM OR COMPONENT THEREOF RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES Page 16
3. NOTE 2 Because the software runs as a service a user does Not need to be logged into Windows in order for the THUM to take readings 6 If you will be using a Microsoft SQL server to store the data Run the THUM Database Deploy exe on your SQL 2005 or 2008 server It creates the THUM database on the server The database is created with a user named thum and password of d3f ultPWD for access to the database The SQL server must be setup in the THUM software Options System Requirements Processor Pentium 600 MHz or faster Operating System Windows 2000 XP Vista 2003 2008 server Memory 256 MB RAM Other 1 available USB 1 1 or 2 port Internet Explorer 6 0 or greater Web server and full time Internet connection required for World wide access Mac and Linux versions can be downloaded from http www practicaldesign com downloads htm Support If you are having problems with the THUM please contact Practical Design Group LLC by Page 3 going to www practicaldesign com or sending e mail to support practicaldesign com Page 4 Settings After the software has been install and the computer has restarted go ahead and log in if required The THUM program should be running minimized in the system tray Double click on the Thermometer icon in the system tray to open the interface window E hli 1 29PM THUM Monitor1 79 158 F 30 46 File Options Help Temperature Humidity USB Monitor Monitori Temp RH Ch
4. This file contains a simple ASCII string of HTML free pipe delimited data values of the last reading It can be used by other programs to test or import the data This URL is handy for those wishing to write their own software interface to simply and quickly obtain the temperatures and incorporate them into their existing Network Management Software If the html files are being served by a web server you can access the file by a command similar to the following http webserver com temprh The following is an example of what would be returned Monitor1 3 20 2004 10 44 46 PM 77 360 29 20 42 83 False Fields returned are MonitorName Date Time of last reading Last Temp reading Last RH reading Last Dew Point reading Alarm status Page 14 Config file Config This file contains a simple ASCII string of HTML free pipe delimited values of the current configuration information such as monitor name and alarm settings If the html files are being served by a web server you can access the file by a command similar to the following http webserver com config The following is an example of what would be returned 1 Monitor1 F HighTempAlarm 85 LowTempAlarm 70 HighRHAlarm 70 LowRhAlarm 10 Page 15 Warranty Full 1 year Warranty on the THUM What is Covered Any defect in the THUM that is the result of a defect in materials or workmanship and any defect that is the result of normal operation of the THUM For How Long For 1 year from the date of pur
5. Access file Generates graphs of the data Sampling period of 30 seconds to 30 minutes Runs as a Windows Service Powered by the USB port no additional power adapter needed No calibration required Temperature RH sensor can be replaced easily without calibration Small physical dimensions 2 8 x 2 x 1 25 World wide access using web server of your choice 24 hour day monitoring provided computer and software is left running For Indoor Use Only System Requirements Procesor Pentium 600 MHz or faster Operating System Windows 2000 XP Vista 2003 2008 Memory 256 MB RAM Other 1 available USB 1 1 or USB 2 port Internet Explorer 6 0 or greater Web server and full time Internet connection required for World wide access Note MDAC 2 8 RTM and Jet 4 SP7 are recommended options for 2000 or XP SP1 during the install Copyright 2004 2009 Practical Design Group LLC All rights reserved Page 1 System Requirements System Requirements Procesor Pentium 600 MHz or faster Operating System Windows 2000 XP Vista 2003 2008 Memory 256 MB RAM Other 1 available USB 1 1 or USB 2 port Internet Explorer 6 0 or greater Web server and full time Internet connection required for World wide access Note MDAC 2 8 RTM and Jet 4 SP7 are recommended options for 2000 or XP SP1 during the install Copyright 2004 2009 Practical Design Group LLC All rights reserved Page 2 Installation for Windows 1 Connect the THUM to an availa
6. THUM Temperature Humidity USB Monitor The THUM is a true USB device to monitor temperature and relative humidity of an interior living working and storage spaces The THUM is ideal for computer rooms warehouses and manufacturing areas wherever accurate and reliable temperature and humidity monitoring is required The USB interface makes this sensor easy to install The included software runs under Windows 2000 XP Vista 2003 or 2008 server The software monitors the temperature and humidity storing the readings to an Access database The software can send e mail if an alarm point is reached to notify you of environment problems in the monitored area The software also can generate a running graph of the last 20 data points It can also export the data to cs comma separated dBase III dBase IV HTML Excel or another Access file so you can do your own analysis of the data The program also generates html pages that can be automatically saved to your web server in order to provide world wide access to the current temperature and relative humidity data Feature list Accurate Temperature amp Relative Humidity monitoring 1 F and 2 RH Inexpensive USB for easy installation and support for new computer hardware E mails notifications if alarm set points are reached Can run an external program if alarm set points are reached Saves readings to an Access database Can export data to a CSV file dBase IIl dBase IV HTML Excel or another
7. a table or query data into a different format Also you can specify the data you want to convert using a SQL subquery This will give you more flexibility in converting data Note When converting to an Excel spreadsheet be sure to enter a name for the Excel sheet into the Table box Convert Database Data C Program Files T HUM database thum mdb Enter a SOL if you want to exract source data using a SOL instead of using a table or query You need to check the Use SQL to extract source data checkbox Page 11 Web Page Template The Web Page Template allows you to control how the temprh htm file will look when viewed in a web browser It is located in C Program Files THUM template You can change this file to contain any html or other text you desire Any place were you want the THUM to enter its dynamic information when the output temprh htm file is created you enter one of the command words listed below You can use the include template htm as a guide Note The commands must have the start and stop symbols and be in upper case Commands ALARMCHECK Add this command to the top of the file If this command is present the THUM will change the font color of TEMP or RH if they exceed the current alarm limits MONITORNAME Monitor name entered in the THUM Settings DATETIME Date and Time of the last reading TEMP Last temperature reading UNIT Displays either a F or a C depending on the unit selec
8. art 1 9 2007 9 25 56 PM to 1 9 2007 9 35 26 PM a Temperature 21 25 56 21 26 66 21 27 56 21 28 56 21 29 56 21 30 56 21 31 66 21 32 56 21 93 56 21 24 56 21 26 26 21 27 26 21 28 26 21 20 26 21 30 26 21 31 26 21 32 26 21 23 26 21 34 26 21 35 26 gt Connected to local THUM service Page 5 THUM Settings Click on the Options Show Options in the Menu bar The following window should be displayed THUM Options THUM Settings Alarm Settings E mail Settings ETP Settings THUM Settings Database location Ic Program Files THUM database re HTML location Ic Program Files THUM html co Time between measurements e00 seconds fe F er Monitor Number f Monitor Name Monito Max database size i MB Temp chart Max limit o F Temp chart Min limit 60 F RH chart Max limit lo oo RH chatt Min limit f5 Temperature offset fo at RH offset bo z Cancel Database location This is where the Access database is located that stores the temperature humidity data The default is the installation directory of C Program Files THUM database Note Although a valid UNC can be used to have the THUM store data to a network location it is strongly suggested to use a location on one of the local hard drives If the network connection would be unavailable when the THUM attempts to save data it will cause an error thus reducing the reliability of the THUM Also the THUM servce runs und
9. ble USB port A window should appear briefly stating that a USB Temp Humidity Sensor has been found The driver for the device comes with Windows so it should complete the driver install without the user having to install any special drivers The green LED should light after the THUM has been initialized 2 Install the THUM Software Note You must be logged in as Administrator to install The THUM software can be installed by inserting the CD into a CD ROM drive The install program should start automatically If it doesn t go to Start Run and type D THUMSetup exe and press enter D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 3 Follow the prompts given by the Installation program After the install has completed you will need to reboot the computer Note MDAC 2 8 RTM and Jet 4 SP7 should be unchecked when installing on XP SP2 or SP3 Vista 2003 or 2008 4 After the install completes the THUM Service THUMsvc needs to be started The installation program installs the service and sets it to start automatically The THUM Service will start automatically after a reboot 5 If you have a firewall enabled on your computer be sure to create exceptions for thumsvc exe and thum exe NOTE 1 The computer must be turned on and Standby Sleep or Hibernate settings turned off in order for the THUM to take continuous readings The THUM can Not take readings if the computer it is connect to goes into any type of Standby Sleep or Hibernate mode
10. chase of your THUM What Practical Design Group LLC Will Do Repair or if repair is not possible replace your THUM How To Get Service Contact Practical Design Group LLC www practicaldesign com support practicaldesign com to describe the nature of the problem If it is determined that a return is required an RMA will be issued How State Law Relates to This Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Legal Disclaimer THE THUM IS A MONITORING DEVICE THAT IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS PART OF AN OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING STRATEGY THIS DEVICE IS NOT TO BE USED IN ANY APPLICATION WERE THE USE MISUSE OR FAILURE OF THIS DEVICE COULD CAUSE HARM TO PEOPLE THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF AND PRACTICAL DESIGN GROUP LLC HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PRACTICAL DESIGN GROUP LLC OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR ANY OF SUCH PARTIES OFFICERS DIRECTORS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THE THUM OR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE HARDWARE EVEN IF PRACTICAL DESIGN GROUP LLC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES PRACTICAL DESIGN GROUP
11. er the Local System account which does not have access to network shares HTML location This is where the output HTML and chart file will be saved for use with a web server If the Web server is installed on the same computer this location could be change to allow the files to be saved directly to a directory used by the web server The following files will be saved to this directory Temprh htm the web page file Chart jpg the chart graphic file Temprh this file contains pipe delimited data values of the last reading It can be used by other programs to test or import the data Config this file contains pipe delimited values of the current configuration information such as monitor name and alarm settings Page 6 Time between measurements This is the number of seconds be each reading the THUM takes This value must be between 10 seconds and 216000 seconds 60 minutes Note Some slower systems that are doing other CPU or hard drive intensive tasks may have problems taken readings every 10 seconds On these systems it may be necessary to increase this value to 30 seconds or greater oF C The unit of temperature measurement to be used by the program Monitor Number This is any integer number that can signify this particular THUM monitor If you have more than one THUM and plan on exporting data from other units into database or spreadsheet this can server as an easy way to sort or query the data Monitor Name Any Al
12. m Test FTP Send Files via FTP Check this option if you want the following files sent uploaded to a FTP server Temprh htm chart jpg temprh config These files will be uploaded every time a new reading is taken This option is usually used to send files to a web server located on another machine but is still reachable via a full time network connection on the computer where the THUM is installed FTP Server Name DNS Name or IP of the destination FTP server FTP directory This is the directory on the FTP server where the files are to be uploaded to Use for the root directory Use Anonymous Check this box if you want to use an anonymous login to the FTP server If it is unchecked you will have to set the username and password in the boxes below Test FTP Once you have all of the FTP settings entered you can click this button to send the files via FTP Note You must already have a full time network connection available to connect to your FTP server The THUM will not automatically connect dialup Internet connections Page 10 Export Data Conversion A separate data export conversion program has been included It can be accessed by going to Options Export Data on the menu bar of the THUM program This utility will allow you to convert the database data to a different format Currently several formats Access mdb dbase dbf Excel xls html htm and CSV or text csv txt are supported You can easily turn
13. pha numeric name less than 49 characters This is the user friendly name that will be display on the program title bar the generated web page and any e mails sent by the THUM Max Database Size This is the maximum size the Access database will be allowed to reach Valid values are 1 to 900 MB When the entered size is reached the current file is renamed with today s date and a new Access file is created Temp Chart Max Limit The maximum value that will be displayed on the chart Any value between 30 and 130 Temp Chart Min Limit The minimum value that will be displayed on the chart Any value between 50 and 120 RH Chart Max Limit The maximum value that will be displayed on the RH chart Any value between 10 and 100 RH Chart Min Limit The minimum value that will be displayed on the RH chart Any value between 0 and 90 Temperature Offset If you require the THUM s temperature readings to match another device you can enter a value in this box to offset the THUM reading to match the secondary device If the THUM is sent to a calibration lab this is were any offset the lab stated would be entered to correct the reading RH Offset If you require the THUM s RH readings to match another device you can enter a value in this box to offset the THUM reading to match the secondary device If the THUM is sent to a calibration lab this is were any offset the lab stated would be entered to correct the reading Page 7 Alarm Settings
14. t Use this option in order to prevent numerous emails being sent for the same alarm condition Page 8 E mail Settings THUM Options THUM Settings Alarm Settings E mail Settings FTP Settings E mail SendE mailTo Jusemame yourcompary com E mail From Normal thum yourcompany com E mail From 4larm thum yourcompany com Mail Server mailyoucompany com Use Authentication u semame username Password pce Test E mail Cancel Send E mail To Enter the e mail address you wish alarm notifications to be sent to Multiple e mail addresses can be entered by putting a comma between the addresses E mail From Enter the address you wish to have the e mail be from Mail Server Enter your or your ISP s mail server s DNS name or IP address Use Authentication If the mail server listed above requires Authentication check this box and enter the username and password required Test E mail Once you have all of the e mail settings entered you can click this button to send a test e mail Note You must already have a full time network connection available to connect to your mail server The THUM will not automatically connect dialup Internet connections Page 9 FTP Settings THUM Options THUM Settings Alarm Settings E mail Settings ETP Settings FTP Send Files via FTP FTP Server Name ftpyourcompany com FTP Directory V Use Anonymous Username anonymous Password thum yourcompany co
15. ted in the THUM Settings RH Last RH reading DP Last Dew Point reading TEMPALARMHIGH Displays the high alarm setting TEMPALARMLOWG Displays the low alarm setting RHALARMHIGH Displays the high RH setting RHALARMLOWG Displays the low RH setting Page 12 E mail Templates The E mail Templates allow you to control how the alarm e mails will look These are located in C Program Files THUM template You can change these files to contain any text you desire Any place where you want the THUM to enter its dynamic information when the e mail is generated you enter one of the command words listed below You can use the included alarmemail txt and okemail txt as guides Note The commands must have the start and stop symbols and be in upper case Commands FAILTYPE States whether the last reading failed for temperature or RH If both temperature and RH fail it will state a temperature failure MONITORNAME Monitor name entered in the THUM Settings DATETIME Date and Time of the last reading TEMP Last temperature reading UNIT Displays either a F or a C depending on the unit selected in the THUM Settings RH Last RH reading DP Last Dew Point reading TEMPALARMHIGH Displays the high alarm setting TEMPALARMLOWG Displays the low alarm setting RHALARMHIGH Displays the high RH setting RHALARMLOWG Displays the low RH setting Page 13 Temprh file Temprh
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