Sensaphone IMS-4000 Users manual - Manual (Page 45)

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Chapter 2: IMS-4000 Software
sample application:
1) Suppose you are concerned about network traffic generated by Node-to-Host communication but want to view input
values that are no more than 20 minutes old.
=>You can enable the Auto Send option and enter an interval of 1200 seconds (20 minutes). This will limit Node-to-Host
data transfers to no more than 700 bytes every 20 minutes.
2) Suppose that in addition, if the temperature changes by more than 3 degrees Fahrenheit (about 4% at room tempera-
ture) you want to see this update immediately.
=> You can enable the Send Update on Change option and enter a value of 4%. This will instruct the Node to send an
update if the temperature changes by +/- 4% since the last update.
ChanGinG noDe neTwork seTTinGs
You can remotely change the Node network settings using the ConsoleView software if the Allow Remote Configuration
option is set in the Node Local Configuration options. However, before doing so consider the following:
If you change the parent Host IP address in the Node, then the Node will no longer be in contact with the Host until the
Host’s IP address also changes.
To change the network settings, right-click on the Node Unit Name and select Node Properties. Click on the Network tab.
Click on the Modify button to bring up the Network Setup screen.
Figure 15: Node Network Settings
NOTE: If the Modify button is grey (inactive) then the unit either does not have the Allow Remote Configuration option
set, or the unit’s firmware does not support this feature and requires upgrading.
Enter the new network parameters and click OK. The Node will reboot and temporarily disconnect from the Host.
ConfiGUrinG enVironMenTal inpUTs
Each host or node can have up to 8 external sensors connected. The host or node will automatically identify what sensor
type is connected to each input. Note that some newer sensors will require a subtype to be manually programmed. The sub-
type will appear on the Channel Setup screen. This includes the Ultra Low Temperature Sensor, the 15 Amp Current Sensor,
and the 20 Amp Current Sensor. To program the environmental input parameters expand the host or node tree by clicking
the plus box next to the host/node name.
Channel setup
Next, click in the plus box beside Environmentals to expand the tree below it. Choose the input you would like to configure
and right-click on the sensor name.
Figure 16: Environmental Input Channels