Purkay Labs AUDIT-BUDDY Gen 2 User manual
WIFI-BUDDY QuickStart Guide
What’s in the Box 4
Terms: 4
Parts of the Wi-Fi Adapter 5
Best Practices: 5
How does WIFI-BUDDY Stream Data? 6
Background 6
What is an IP Address? 6
What is a Static IP Configuration? 6
What is the Difference between Static and Dynamic IP Configuration? 6
How Does This Impact Me? 7
Recommendation 7
WIFI-BUDDY Set-Up Overview: 8
Step 1: Turn on Purkay Labs Router 8
Router Notes: 8
Step 2: How to Install WIFI-MATE 9
Video Tutorial: 9
Equipment Required: 9
Steps: 9
Pro Tip: 9
Important Notes: 9
Step 3: How to Change Customer PC to Static IP Configuration 10
Video Tutorial: 10
Equipment Required: 10
Steps: 10
Important Notes: 10
Optional: How to Change back to Dynamic IP Settings 12
Equipment Required: 12
Steps: 12
Important Notes: 12
Step 4: Match TH1 Module to Wi-Fi Adapter 13
Background: 13
Example of Site Specific Information 13
Step 5: to Set Up the Wi-Fi Module: 14
Video Tutorial: 14
Equipment Required: 14
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Steps: 14
Important Notes: 14
Step 6:Turn on Wi-Fi Adapters 15
Video Tutorial: 15
Equipment Required: 15
Steps: 15
Step 7: Connect Wi-Fi Modules to PC 16
Video Tutorial: 16
Equipment Required: 16
Steps: 16
Important Notes: 16
Step 8: Assign Module Positions 17
Video Tutorial: 17
Equipment Required: 17
Steps: 17
Important Notes 17
Step 9: Start Scan 18
About Scan Modes 18
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What’s in the Box
Terms:
WIFI-BUDDY
3 TH1 Modules, 3 Wi-Fi Adapters, Carbon
Fiber Rod
WIFI-MATE
The program to configure & read data
TH1 Module
Collects Temperature & Humidity Data
Wi-Fi Adapter
Transmits Data from TH1 Module to PC
Wi-Fi Module
Combination of the TH1 Module + the Wi-Fi
Adapter
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Parts of the Wi-Fi Adapter
Best Practices:
●Check the battery strength on the TH1 Module and adapter before starting scan
●DO NOT turn on adapters until you are ready to start
●Turn adapters off after the scan
●For scans above 12 hours, use a fresh set of batteries or use the 100-240 VAC Power
Brick adapter.
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How does WIFI-BUDDY Stream Data?
Background
WIFI-BUDDY uses a private network to stream data between the WIFI-BUDDY and your PC.
The TH1 Module collects data while the Wi-Fi adapter transmits the data to the PC. This set-up
uses a static IP configuration to create a temporary, private network to stream data.
What is an IP Address?
An IP address is a unique number assigned to every device on a TCP/IP network. Just like your
physical home address lets people know where to send your birthday card, IP addresses
identify computers and devices and lets them communicate with each other.
What is a Static IP Configuration?
A static IP address is an IP address that was manually configured for a device instead of one
that was assigned by a DHCP server. It's called static because it doesn't change vs. a dynamic
IP address, which does change
Once your device is assigned a static IP address, that number typically stays the same until the
device is decommissioned or your network architecture changes.
What is the Difference between Static and Dynamic IP
Configuration?
Static IP Configuration
Dynamic IP Configuration
Use Case
Creates a private network between
the PC, Routers and Adapters
Use to connect to Facility Wi-Fi
Pro
- Creates private network
between PC, Routers and
Adapters
- Can perform standard
internet based tasks, like
connecting to the Internet
- Do not need to use Purkay
Labs router
Cons
- Cannot connect to Email or
other Internet based
Applications
- Will need to run set-up via
Security
- Can connect to the Internet
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How Does This Impact Me?
If you are using your own PC, you will have to change your computer settings to the static IP
configuration. Please note that you will not be able to connect to the Internet (check email etc)
during this time.
Recommendation
Purkay Labs strongly recommends using a dedicated PC that is set to the Static IP address at
all times.
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WIFI-BUDDY Set-Up Overview:
1. Turn on Purkay Labs Router
2. Install WIFI-MATE Program
3. Switch Computer Settings to Static IP Address
4. Match TH1 Module to Wi-Fi Adapter using Site Instructions
5. Assemble Wi-Fi Modules
a. Create Modules - Follow Site-Specific Instructions
b. Attach to the Carbon Fiber Rod
6. Turn on Wi-Fi Adapters
a. Verify Connect - Green Light
7. Connect Modules to PC
8. Assign Module Positions
9. Start Scan
Step 1: Turn on Purkay Labs Router
Router Notes:
The router is preconfigured at the factory. No configuration of the router is needed.
Simply turn it on and use.
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Step 2: How to Install WIFI-MATE
Video Tutorial:
https://bit.ly/3qFkFMy
Equipment Required:
● PC or Laptop
● WIFIMATE 2.0_v220_Installer
● DPLOT License
● WIFI-MATE License
Steps:
1. Open Install Package
2. Select Destination Folder > Desktop
3. Press Install
4. Program will install to PC
5. Select DPLOT_SETUP.exe
6. Accept Terms
7. Install DPLOT
8. Open WIFI-MATE program
9. Option to:
a. Use for 7 Days without registering
b. Register program
Pro Tip:
- Copy the WIFIMATE.EXE program to your
desktop to run future operations from your
desktop. All Scan data collected will also be saved on your desktop.
Important Notes:
- You have 7 Days to Register your WI-FI Mate Program
- Please disable any firewalls installed in your computer
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Step 3: How to Change Customer PC to Static IP
Configuration
Video Tutorial:
https://bit.ly/3xsZrW4
Equipment Required:
● PC or Laptop
● Purkay Labs Router
Steps:
1. Turn on PC and connect to Router SSID Network.
Use supplied password.
2. Open Network and Sharing Center
3. Click on Connections: (CURRENT WIFI
NETWORK)
4. When Wi-Fi status opens: Wireless Network
Connection (Internet)
5. Click Properties
6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCp/IPv4) and
select Properties
7. Enter Values:
8. The PC is now configured for Static IP assignment
Important Notes:
-Once the PC settings have been changed to “static IP”, the PC can no longer be
used to connect to the internet or used to perform normal applications, like email.
-Should you change the Static IP settings to Dynamic to access Email or the
internet, you will need to reconfigure the PC to the same Static IP settings to
reuse the Audit-Buddy system.
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Optional: How to Change back to Dynamic IP
Settings
If you need to change the Static IP settings to Dynamic to access Email or the internet, you will
need to reconfigure the PC to the Dynamic IP configuration.
Equipment Required:
● PC or Laptop
Steps:
1. Open Network and Sharing Center
2. Click on Connections: (CURRENT WIFI
NETWORK)
3. When Wi-Fi status opens: Wireless Network
Connection (Internet)
4. Click Properties
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCp/IPv4) and
select Properties
6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” in
both IP and DNS Servers
7. The PC is now configured for Dynamic IP.
Important Notes:
- Once your PC is set to Dynamic IP Address, you can connect to the Internet and access
features, like email.
- When you go back to using the WIFI-Buddy, you will need to follow the steps to change
the IP settings to static (page 11).
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Step 4: Match TH1 Module to Wi-Fi Adapter
Background:
The TH1 Modules + Wi-Fi Adapters are already paired. Please ensure that the corresponding
pairs are placed together on the Carbon Fiber Rod.
Example of Site Specific Information
-WARNING - This is an example only. Contact [email protected] if you need a site
specific guide.
Stand 1
Stand 2
Position
Module
Adapter
Module
Adapter
Top
952
884
859
386
Middle
454
183
319
153
Bottom
816
188
452
678
TH1 Module Label Wi-Fi Adapter Label
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Step 5: to Set Up the Wi-Fi Module:
Video Tutorial:
https://bit.ly/3QH7V2E
Equipment Required:
- Site Specific Information
- TH1 Modules
- Wi-Fi Adapters
- Phillips Screwdriver
- AA Batteries
- 1.5 inch screws
- USB Cables
- Rod Clamps
Steps:
1. Place TH1 Module with LED screen
facing down
2. Insert Battery
3. Mount Adapter to TH1 Module
4. Use the USB Cable to connect the Wi-Fi
Adapter USB port (USB 2.0 A-Male) to
the TH1 Module (USB 2.0 B-Male) USB
Port.
5. Connect rod clamp to Wi-Fi Module
using the 1.5 inch screw
6. Attach Wi-Fi Module to Carbon Fiber
Rod
Important Notes:
- Purkay Labs has pre-configured the TH1 Modules & Adapters. Make sure to use the Site
Specific Information to pair the correct Module to Adapter.
- Do not turn on adapters to conserve battery life at this stage
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Step 7: Connect Wi-Fi
Modules to PC
Video Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/H0uiSKRsojM
Equipment Required:
● PC or Laptop
● Purkay Labs Router
● WIFI-BUDDY(s)
Steps:
1. Before you begin, check that:
○ Router is On
○ PC is connected to Router Network
○ Wi-Fi Adapters are On
2. Start WIFI-MATE Program and select the
“Start Scan” button.
3. Press Right Button on Turn On Router & WIFI
Adapter Screen
4. When you arrive on the Connect WIFI
Modules screen, press the “White Button” on
the Wi-Fi Adapter.
5. The TH1 Module Green LED light will flash and the Adapter Number will appear on the
WIFI-MATE screen.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every adapter
7. Press the right button on the screen to move to the Assign Module Screen.
Important Notes:
- Pro-Tip: When connecting the WIFI Modules, start with the TOP Module, then MID
Module and then BOT Module to make the module position assignment (next page)
easier.
- IIf the green LED on the Adapter do not flash (Step 1) or the Green LED in the TH1
module do not flash (Step 5), turn the power switch on the Adapter OFF and then ON
again.
- If no connection is made, contact [email protected]
- Users may get a “Firewall” message after adding the first module. Press “Allow Access.”
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Step 8: Assign Module Positions
Video Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/CYn3VDFRxIA
Equipment Required:
● PC or Laptop
● Purkay Labs Router
● WIFI-BUDDY(s)
Steps:
1. Ensure that Wi-Fi Modules on the
Carbon fiber rod are in the correct
position (top, middle and bottom).
2. In WIFI-MATE program, use the
Assign Aisle dropdown menu to
select Hot or Cold Aisle.
3. Select the Choose Adapter drop
down menu to select the
corresponding Module.
4. Use the “Test” button to turn on the
Green Light on the corresponding
Module. Once confirmed, press the
OK button and the dropdown menu
will disappear for that position.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for all Modules.
6. Press the Activate button to turn on stand.
7. After both screens are Activated, pressing the right button will make the Select Scan
screen show-up.
Important Notes
- Use this screen to confirm Module positions.
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Step 9: Start Scan
About Scan Modes
The AUDIT-BUDDY system has three built-in scan modes: QuickScan,LongScan, and
Delta-T mode.
Mode
About
Application
Data
QuickScan Mode
20 second scans
at multiple
locations
Use to baseline
environment
● Create Static Heat
Maps
LongScan Mode
User set sample
rate and runtime
Collect trend
information
● Create Time-Trend
Graphs
● Dynamic Heat
Maps*
Delta-T Mode
Every minute for
user-defined
runtime
Evaluate Cooling
Performance at
Server
● Time-Trend Graphs
● Cooling
Performance
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