Data Aire idap - Introduction to idap Internet Card; Overview; Key Features; Applications

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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.