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I. Introduction

A. Overview

TheDataAireidapCardisanEthernetnetworkcardwithbrowserbasedapplicationsoftwarein-

stalledonthecardallowingastandarddesktoporlaptopPCtocommunicatewiththedap4micro-

processor controller using an open web browser application such as Windows Internet Explorer,

Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. The idap card supplies web-management capability by means of

anEthernetnetworkinterfaceformonitoringandcontrolofDataAireprecisioncoolingsystems.The

interface combines a number of features in this strategic monitoring and control product.

B. Features

• Connectionto10MbpsEthernetnetwork

• Webserverforrealtimemonitoringofawiderangeofprecisioncoolingsystemsoperating

parameterssuchasreturnaircondition,dischargeaircondition(optional),systemstatus,

equipment runtimes and alarms.

• Remotemodicationoftheprecisioncoolingsystemsoperationalparametersettingssuchas

temperatureandhumiditysetpoint,systemON/OFFcontrol

• Continuousmonitoringofalarms

• Loggerandgraphs

• Emailalarmnoticationstoallowimmediateactionasaresultofamalfunction.Alsoemail

logger and graphs.

• SupportSNMPv1,v2,BACnetIPandModbusTCP/IPprotocolsforBMS(BuildingMonitoring

System)orBAS(BuildingAutomationSystem)interface.

C. Applications

• Smalldatacenter

• Computerrooms,networkaccessspacesorserverclosets

• Telecommunicationsfacilities

• Medicalequipmentcontrolcenters

• Othersensitiveelectronicapplications

II. Installation and Setup Procedures

A. Installation

1. TurnunitpowerOFF.RemovethecoverofBMScardslotondap4controllerorserialcard

1 slot if it is a Mini dap4 controller.

2. InserttheidapcardtotheBMScard(serialcard1onMinidap4)

3. Install the idap card cover that comes with the card.

B. Set-up IP Address In idap Card for Ethernet Connection

1. Afterinstallingtheidapcardintothedap4controller,turnthedap4backON,gotoMenuG-

NetworkCongandprogramBMSPORT1to“BACnetTCP/IP”protocol,BMSPORT2must

besettoN/A(defaultsetting).

2. To set-up the idap card you will need a laptop or PC with Windows XP or Windows 7 operat-

ing system and a CAT-5 crossover cable between the PC and the dap4 are required. Con-

necttotheidapcardandcongurethecardIPaddress.Seedetailedstepsbelow.

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