Geist Watchdog 100 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Environment Monitor with Output Relay and Optional PoE
Watchdog 100
Firmware v3

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Onboard Sensors ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
I/O Sensors ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Remote Sensors ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Environmental ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Output Relay Contact Ratings ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Networking .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
User Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
EMC Verification ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Network Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Default IP Address .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Initial Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Web Interface ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
General ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Sensors Overview Page ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Overview Page Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Alarms and Warning Page ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Cameras Page .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Logging Page .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
System User Accounts Page ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Network Page ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Email Page........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
SNMP Page ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Syslog Page ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Admin Page ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Time Page......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Locale Page ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Restore Defaults Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Firmware Update Page ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Help Info Page .................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Help Support Site .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................................... 31
Resetting the Unit ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Service and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 31
More Technical Support .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Using Microsoft Exchange as an SMTP server ................................................................................................................ 31
Table of Figures .................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Revision History .................................................................................................................................................................. 34

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Specifications
Overview
The Watchdog 100 provides remote environmental monitoring and alarming capability needed to detect climate
conditions in critical environments. Additionally, the Watchdog 100 provides one output relay that can be operated
remotely or set to automatically open or close based on alarm conditions. The Watchdog 100 is equipped with a built-
in web server with a 10/100 Mbps connection speed. Web pages are generated by the unit to monitor local
environmental conditions. No software other than a web browser is required for operation and several data formats are
available. The Watchdog 100 can be optionally configured at the factory to support Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE).
The Watchdog 100 has a built-in sensor to monitor temperature, humidity and dew point, as well as one port for adding
remote sensors. The Watchdog 100 also has four I/O ports for connecting additional external 5Vdc sensors such as
Flood and Door Sensors. All internal and external sensors are measured every 5 seconds. Sensor data collected by
Watchdog 100 units provides useful trend analysis data. While all values are not absolute in relation to a known unit,
trend analysis of the data allows users to view changes and draw useful conclusions about what is happening over time
in the monitored environment.
Onboard Sensors
Watchdog 100 contains the following onboard sensors:
 Temperature: Measures temperature and can be displayed in °C or °F. The accuracy is ±1 °F from -50 °F to
185 °F. Note: This sensor may be heated by internal circuitry in the unit; a temperature offset is available to re-
calibrate.
 Humidity: Measures the percent of water vapor in the air within ±5%.
 Dew Point: Calculated measurement of temperature at which moisture in the air will turn to liquid based on the
humidity and temperature measurements.
 AI1: Scales 0 to 5 Vdc input to 0-99, dry contacts may be used.
 AI2: Scales 0 to 5 Vdc input to 0-99, dry contacts may be used.
 AI3: Scales 0 to 5 Vdc input to 0-99, dry contacts may be used.
 AI4: Scales 0 to 5 Vdc input to 0-99, dry contacts may be used.
I/O Sensors
The Watchdog 100 units come equipped with four I/O ports for connecting additional external sensors such as Flood
and Door Sensors. The four ports are designed to accept a 0-5 Vdc analog input; alternatively, an internal 100K
pull up resistor to 5 V allows for the use of dry contacts. The I/O port input is converted to a digital number ranging
from 0 to 99 and is displayed on the Sensors page. Unused I/O ports will display a value of 99. This range can be
adjusted on the display page allowing the user to modify the value to make it more meaningful to the user.
Flood sensors act as conductivity bridges. Moisture across the contacts causes the value to drop. Door switches
can be wired in a serial connection; if the chain is broken the entire group is classified as open. The limiting factor
on the I/O ports is the length of the wire, found to be around 400 feet.

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Figure 1: Flood Sensor Wiring Example
Figure 2: Door Sensor Wiring Example
Additional Optional I/O Sensors
 FS: Flood Sensor
 RDPS: Door Sensor
 SA-1: Smoke Alarm
 RCP-2: 125 V City Power Monitor
 WSK-10: 10’ Water Sensing Cable Kit
 WSK-40: 40’ Water Sensing Cable Kit
 -48 IVS-DC: Isolate Voltage Sensor, -48Vdc
 30 VDCM: Power Monitor
Remote Sensors
Available Sensors
 SRT: Stainless Remote Temperature
 GTHD: Temperature / Humidity / Dew Point
 GT3HD: Temperature / Humidity / Dew Point with ability to add two RT sensors
 RTAFHD3: Temperature / Air Flow / Humidity / Dew Point
 A2D: Converts analog I/O Sensors to Remote Digital Sensors
RTAFHD3 Compatibility
The (G)RTAFHD3 sensor cannot be utilized in combination with the discontinued (G)RTAF and (G)RTAFH
sensors or (G)RTHD sensors built prior to 2010. If you desire to add (G)RTAFHD3 sensors to an existing
installation currently utilizing incompatible sensors, please contact Customer Service for installation options.

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Connecting Remote Sensors
Plug-and-play remote sensors may be attached to the unit at any time via the RJ-12 connectors on the face of
the unit. In some cases splitters may be required to add additional sensors. Each sensor has a unique serial
number and is automatically discovered and added to the web page. Up to four sensors may be connected to
the Watchdog 100.
The display order of the sensors on the web page is determined by the serial number of each sensor. Friendly
names for each sensor can be customized on the Sensors Overview page.
Note: Sensors use Cat. 3 wire and RJ12 connectors. Wiring must be straight-through: reverse polarity will
temporarily disable all sensors until corrected.
Note: Sensors use a serial communication protocol and are subject to network signaling constraints dependent
on shielding, environmental noise, and length of wire. Typical installations allow runs of up to 600 feet of sensor
wire.
Environmental
Temperature
Operating: 10 °C (50 °F) min 45 °C (104 °F) max
Storage: -25 °C (-13 °F) min 65 °C (149 °F) max
Humidity
Operating: 5% min 95% max (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% min 95% max (non-condensing)
Elevation
Operating: 0 m (0 ft.) min 2000 m (6561 ft.) max
Storage: 0 m (0 ft.) min 15240 m (50000 ft.) max
Electrical
6-12 Volts DC, 2 Amps
Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) Enabled (Class 0)
Output Relay Contact Ratings
The output relay contacts are intended to carry low voltage signals only. Do not exceed the following ratings on the
output relay contacts:
DC: 60V, 30W
AC: 30Vrms, 1A
Warning: Consideration should be given to lockout-tagout and other procedures required for servicing external
devices controlled by the Watchdog 100 output relays. Appropriate safety precautions must always be taken
when operating or maintaining equipment connected to the Watchdog 100. Geist assumes no responsibility
or liability for any injury or damage to any persons or property resulting from improper operation or
maintenance of a device connected to the Watchdog 100.
Caution: The Watchdog 100 unit has not been evaluated for and should not be used in any application in which
the failure of the hardware could lead to death, personal injury or severe physical or property damage or
environmental damage (collectively, “High-Risk Applications”), including but not limited to the operation of
nuclear facilities, mass transit systems, aircraft navigation or aircraft communication systems, air traffic

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control, weapon systems and direct life support machines. Geist expressly disclaims any express or implied
warranty or condition of fitness for High-Risk Applications.
Networking
Protocols
HTTP, HTTPS (TLS v1.2), SMTP/POP3, ICMP, DHCP, TCP/IP, NTP, Syslog, SNMP (v1/2c/3)
Ethernet Link Speed
10/100 Mbps; full duplex
User Interfaces
HTML, SNMP, CSV/Plain Text, JSON API
EMC Verification
This Class A device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Installation
Guidelines
 If the Watchdog 100 is installed in a cabinet the ambient temperature of the rack should be no greater than 45 C.
 Install the Watchdog 100 such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of equipment is not
compromised.
 Mount the Watchdog 100 so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Mounting
Figure 3: Watchdog 100 Mounting Options
Using the 19” horizontal/panel mount brackets, attach unit to rack as shown.

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Network Overview
This product comes preconfigured with a default IP address set. Simply connect to the Environment Monitor and access
the web page with your browser.
Default IP Address
The Watchdog 100 has a default IP address for initial setup and access to the unit if the assigned address is lost or
forgotten. Once an IP address is assigned to a unit, the default IP address is no longer active. To restore the default
IP address, press the reset button located beside the network connector and hold for approximately 20 seconds. Both
the idle and activity lights near the network connector will both light up when the IP address has been reset.
Note: Pressing the reset button will restore the default IP address and will also clear all password settings.
The Configuration page allows you to assign the network properties or use DHCP to connect to your network. Access
to the unit requires the IP address to be known, so use of a Static IP or reserved DHCP is recommended. The default
address is shown on the front of the unit:
 IP Address: 192.168.123.123
 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
 Gateway: 192.168.123.1
Initial Setup
Connect the Watchdog 100 to your computer using an Ethernet cable. The Watchdog 100 support IPv6 address via
NDP but it does not support static or DHCPv6 IPv6 addressing.
Windows
Navigate to the Local Area Network Adapter Connections Properties and change the Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) Properties. Select “Use the following IP address”. Use these settings:
 IP Address: 192.168.123.1
 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
 Gateway: Leave blank
Figure 4: Network settings for initial setup. Images varies depending on Windows versions.

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Save changes. The unit should now be accessible in a web browser via the unit’s permanent IP address:
http://192.168.123.123/.
OS X
Open System Preferences via the Dock or the Apple menu.
Select “Network” under “Internet and Network.”
Select “Ethernet” from the list on the left side of the window and enter these settings on the right side of the window:
 Configure: Manually
 IP Address: 192.168.123.1
 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
 Router: Leave blank
Figure 5: OS X network settings for initial setup. Image varies depending on OS X versions.
Apply changes.
The unit should now be accessible in a web browser via the unit’s permanent IP address: http://192.168.123.123/.

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Web Interface
General
The unit is accessible via a standard, unencrypted HTTP connection as well as an encrypted HTTPS (SSL) connection.
The following web pages are available:
Sensors Overview Page
The front page, Overview, gives a real time view of the unit’s data. Readings for the internal temperature, humidity and
dew point sensors along with all I/O ports and external sensors, such as the A2D converter, will be shown. Plug-and-
play external sensors appear below the internal sensors when attached.
The menu bar allows access to the rest of the Environment Monitor’s functionality.
Figure 6: Overview Page – Sensor, I/O, and Relay Data
1. Geist Logo
 Clicking on this logo from any page will reload the Sensors Overview page.
2. Sensors, System, and Help Tab
 Mouse over to show sub-menus:
 Sensors: Available options are "Overview" (this page), "Alarms and Warnings", “Cameras”,
and “Logging.” (Refer to the appropriate section for more details).
 System: Available options are "Users", "Network", "Email", "SNMP", "Syslog", "Admin", “Time”,
"Locale", "Restore Defaults", and "Firmware Update." (Refer to the appropriate section for more
details).
 Help: Available options are "Info" and "Support Site" (Refer to the appropriate section for more
details).
3. Log In / Log Out
 Click to log in or log out of the unit. Note that both username and password are case sensitive and no
spaces are allow. Prohibited characters for username only are: $&`:<>[ ] { }"+%@/ ; =?\^|~',
4. Alarms and Warnings
 Indicates the number of Alarms and Warnings currently occurring, if any. Mouse over to read
description.