Using the Sensatronics EM1 with Intellipool Network Monitor

This document explains how to use the Intellipool Network Manager (INM) software to monitor one or more Sensatronics IT Temperature Monitors.

The EM1 Environmental Monitor is the sister product to the E series of Temperature only monitors. EM1 measures temperature and humidity as well as wetness. Uniquely wetness is measured on a scale of 1 to 100 representing degrees of wetness. Temperature only probes from the E series can be fitted to the EM1 if required.

The setting up process for an EM1 is similar to that for the E series devices, but with additional options for the different probe types. To set up an E series device see Using the Sensatronics TempTrax E4 with Intellipool Network Monitor document

INM is a very well featured product that allows you to monitor a number of network attached devices. This document describes setting up a very basic set of options for the EM1 Environmental Monitor. It does not explain how to set up and use the advanced alerting features of INM.

Overview

Install Intellipool Network Monitor (INM)

Double click on the INM icon to start the program

To begin graphing the output from the EM1 perform the following steps:

Set up the Network
Set up an Object
Set up an Environment Monitor Agent
Set up Agent Properties
View the Environmental Monitor

Set up the Network

Set up a new Network (or add the monitor to an existing network)

Click on Networks, New Network

Enter the details for the New Network

The following screen shows a worked example:

Click Save

Set up Objects

INM is licensed by the number of Objects monitored. An Object is any network attached device with a unique IP address.

As a minimum you need to:

Name the Object

Specify an IP address (or name)

Add the Object to a named Network

Additional options allow you to add a Description of the Object, specify actions to perform on entering or leaving an Alarm condition, use the Object as a Template and so on.

Click Save

Set up an Agent

Agents perform some kind of monitoring task for a network attached device. INM features an extensive range of agents. In this example we are interested only in the Environment Monitor agent, but it is possible to click multiple agents depending on what is supported by the device.

Click on Objects, Object List

Click on the Object name (Test EM1 in our example)

Click on Agent List, Add Agent

Check the Environment Monitor box

Click OK

Set up Agent Properties

Agent properties allows you to specify the test interval and many other characteristics of the agent. Properties are separated into Generic and Advanced categories.

Generic Properties

These properties include:

The Agent Name

The Agent Type

The Test Interval Default is 60 seconds

Advanced Properties

Model

Select Model EM1, the Environmental Monitor.

Temperature Scale

Select the units to use. There are options for Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin.

Port

Default Port is 80. If you find that the EM1 is visible using the built-in web server, but cannot be contacted across the network it is usually the port number that is incorrect. Consult your Network Administrator for the port number to use.

Group Properties

Each EM1 can accommodate up to 4 Groups of probes of various types. Temperature/Humidity, Wetness, or Temperature only. You can connect probes to any Group.

Maximum and Minimum temperature range.

Optionally specify a Location for the each probe type. This is the name that will appear on the graphs to help you identify which probe is which.

Click Enabled on each probe that you want to monitor.

Important: Clicking Enable does NOT define which graphs appear. It merely determines which probes are being monitored. To select which graphs to view see Statistics below.

Statistics

These options determine what you want to see and store. Tick the relevant boxes to display graphs and/or store the data.

Experiment with these settings to determine exactly what you want to view.

Click Save

Viewing the Environmental Monitor

Click on the Agent name in the Agent list.

The Agent reports back at the preset interval. After a time a graph such as that below will appear. In this example only Group 3 is enabled and has probes attached.

Sending Notifications

To set up Alarm messages, email, pager messages, etc.

Click Settings, Program Settings

Specify email addresses, servers etc.