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USER MANUAL

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SCAN

After I finish a scan, how do I store the WIFI-BUDDY?

Stop WIFI MATE by pressing the Quit Button after stopping the Sampling. Turn the 

Router OFF. Turn the Adapter Power OFF, otherwise the batteries will drain unnec-

essary. The TH1 module does not need a power OFF button. It will switch to a low 

power mode by itself. Put the set-up and the router away.

Do I have to go through the configuration process every time I collect Data?

No. The configuration process is necessary only for the first time. 

1. 

Next time, turn the PC and Router ON. 

2. 

Make sure the PC is connected to the Network and the IP Settings are correct.

3. 

Turn all the Adapters ON. Verify the green LED on the Adapter turns On and OFF 

4. 

Turn WIFI Mate ON. 

5. 

Press the start Scan and you will reach the Select Scan screen immediately

6. 

Make your selection to start collecting Data.

I want to use the PC to connect to the Internet when I am finished with Data 

Collection. How do I do so?

After Data Collection is over, repeat the process in Section 5, until you get to the 

section where one assigned the Static IP. Now, press the two buttons a) Obtain an IP 

address Automatically and b) Obtain a DNS server address Automatically.  Press OK 

and connect to the WIFI address where you would have Internet Connectivity. You 

should be able to resume normal operation with the PC at that point.  

What precautions do I need to take for Battery Life?

WIFI Communication is very power hungry. Typically, the batteries in the Adapter will 

be exhausted after 24 hours of continuous data collection. Make sure the Adapter 

Power is switched OFF when not in use.

Summary of Contents for Audit-Buddy

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL 1 AUDIT BUDDY USER MANUAL GENERATION 2 WIFI BUDDY 202 Worcester St Unit 9 North Grafton MA 01536 1 774 261 4444 www purkaylabs com info purkaylabs com...

Page 2: ...63 Data 8 Adapter Components Adapter Communication 11 Best Practices 12 14 Set Up 15 Set Up Overview 19 DPLOT Installation 20 WIFI MATE Installation 22 Start WIFI MATE 34 About Green LED Light 28 Chan...

Page 3: ...wireless configuration to stream real time data from the AUDIT BUDDY system to your computer or laptop While your AUDIT BUDDY is designed to be used right out of the box please be sure to read the Qui...

Page 4: ...USER MANUAL 4 OVERVIEW 01...

Page 5: ...y installation or permanent set up Use to quickly pinpoint and diagnose hot spots or cooling issues With AUDIT BUDDY users can Spot check without touching the server Monitor without any permanent inst...

Page 6: ...es a private temporary static IP network to connect the Wi Fi enabled TH1 Module WIFI Module to the PC and stream the data The default communication is via static IP Users who wish to communicate via...

Page 7: ...USER MANUAL 7 WIFI MODULE The WIFI BUDDY system consists of three Wi Fi Modules and 1 carbon fiber rod A Wi Fi Module is a Wi Fi adapter attached to a TH1 Module Wi Fi Module...

Page 8: ...USER MANUAL 8 ADAPTER COMPONENTS...

Page 9: ...dapter 1 Screw 1 5 inch 1 USB Cable 4 AA Batteries 1 Power Brick Adapter 100 240 VAC Hardware per Box One Preconfigured Router Software WIFI MATE program WIFI BUDDY Checklist 3 Wi Fi Adapters per stan...

Page 10: ...b g n 2 4 GHz WiFi Supports DHCP enabled Dynamic and DHCP disabled Static IP Configura tion recommended Encrypted secure Wi Fi authentication via WEP WPA PSK TKIP and WPA2 PSK AES If using facility Wi...

Page 11: ...are and software including the Surface are shipped pre configured to a static IP configuration Users must change their PC or Tablet IP settings Dynamic IP Configuration Advanced Users who wish to conn...

Page 12: ...fore starting scan DO NOT turn on adapters until scan has started 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 Alwa...

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Page 14: ...USER MANUAL 14 SET UP 02...

Page 15: ...contact Purkay Labs directly for this key 3 Install the DPLOT program in order to generate heat maps 4 Turn Router On 5 Turn Adapters On 6 Start WI FI Mate Program Users with the Purkay Labs Surface...

Page 16: ...sure that that USB is connects Wi Fi Adapter USB 2 0 A Male port the rect angular USB to the TH1 Module USB 2 0 B Male the Square USB with com puter ICON 4 Connect rod clamp to Wi Fi enabled TH1 Modul...

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Page 18: ...ster their product Upon installing the program users will see the fol lowing screen Please contact Purkay Labs for the product key In order to install WIFI MATE the following items are required WIFI M...

Page 19: ...PLOT PERSONAL PC TABLET USE ONLY Purkay Labs uses a third party plotting program to generate the aisle profile heat maps Users using their own PC or Tablet must install DPLOT in order to create and vi...

Page 20: ...esktop 2 Click icon to start program installation 3 Press Browse button to select the directory where you want to install and select the desktop 4 Select the Desktop and Click OK 5 The WIFI MATE progr...

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Page 22: ...Steps 1 Attach Wi Fi Modules TH1 Module Wi Fi Adapter to rod There should be a top module middle module and bottom module for every stand 2 Turn on all Wi Fi Adapters by pressing down on the Adapter...

Page 23: ...USER MANUAL 23 Press Start Scan to start a scan and Read Data to read previously collected data 2 Click on CP210 Directory...

Page 24: ...USER MANUAL 24 IP CONFIGURATIONS CHAPTER 03...

Page 25: ...eates private temporary network to stream data Adapters and Router come pre configured Does not connect to Internet or Facility wi fi 2 Dynamic IP Configuration Advanced Users who wish to connect to t...

Page 26: ...c IP settings Please note that this configuration will not allow the user to connect to the Internet or access email Please follow Static IP Configuration instructions only if something has changed wi...

Page 27: ...twork and change some IP settings This will prevent this PC from connecting to the Internet and be used for normal applications such as email Before starting please Install WIFI MATE Register WIFI MAT...

Page 28: ...bottom task bar 4 Open Open Network and Sharing Center 5 Click on Wireless Network Connection Internet 6 Click Properties 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCp IPv4 and select Properties 8 Enter t...

Page 29: ...USER MANUAL 29 Press SSID WIFI Symbol Select Wireless Network Connection Internet...

Page 30: ...USER MANUAL 30 Select Properties Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4...

Page 31: ...USER MANUAL 31 Enter in the Following Values...

Page 32: ...ou may get a screen from Windows Firewall Message 5 Wait for green LED to flash on WI FI adapter 6 Repeat Process for the remaining modules 7 Purkay Labs recommends setting up the Modules to Stand bef...

Page 33: ...USER MANUAL 33 Add Module Screen Once Adapters Have Been Added Select the Screwdriver symbol...

Page 34: ...erify that the green LED go on and off If the Green Lights Do Not Come On If the Green LED does not come on try pressing the black button on and off again Repeat at least two times If the Green LED st...

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Page 36: ...corresponding Mod ule A test button and a OK button will appear Select Test to turn on the Green Light on the corresponding Module Once confirmed press the OK button The Dropdown menu will disappear 3...

Page 37: ...USER MANUAL 37 Select Choose Adapter and Press OK Repeat process for all adapters Click Activate to activate the stand...

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Page 39: ...uration please use the following steps Changing the PC Tablet s Network IP Settings 1 Install Drivers 2 Configure PC or Tablet WIFI Settings 3 Configure Adapters to Router using USB Cable This process...

Page 40: ...lation Directory 2 Click on CP210 Directory 3 Click on the CP210xVCPInstaller_x64 for a 64bit machine 4 Once you press Next say yes to the License Agreement 5 Select Expand 6 Once Driver file has been...

Page 41: ...1 Locate the Driver 2 Click on CP210 Directory 3 Press Yes 4 Accept the License Agreement 5 Select Expand 6 Press Run and Finish Installing Dynamic Drivers Visual...

Page 42: ...o the PC and press black power button ON 7 Wait for the adapter to scan WIFI networks 8 Select SSID and enter password 9 Disconnect the USB cable from WIFI Adapter and press white button 10 Wait for t...

Page 43: ...USER MANUAL 43 Select the Screwdriver symbol Select Yes to erase stored configuration...

Page 44: ...USER MANUAL 44 Select Blue Button Press Next...

Page 45: ...USER MANUAL 45 Connect First Adapter Wait for the Adapter Lights to Blink Green...

Page 46: ...USER MANUAL 46 Dynamic IP Network Page DYNAMICCONFIGURATION Static IP Network Page...

Page 47: ...USER MANUAL 47 Disconnect Press the Identify Button and Wait Repeat process for all adapters...

Page 48: ...down menu to select corresponding Mod ule A test button and a OK button will appear Select Test to turn on the Green Light on the corresponding Module Once confirmed press the OK button The Dropdown m...

Page 49: ...USER MANUAL 49 Select Choose Adapter and Press OK Click Activate to activate the stand The Test and Okay Button...

Page 50: ...USER MANUAL 50 SCAN MODES 04...

Page 51: ...rm environmental data in a single location Conduct a user defined extended scan at a single cabinet Delta T mode diagnoses server cooling efficiency Select Delta T mode to conduct measurement of the i...

Page 52: ...can customize the scan by pressing the EDIT button Users have the option to customize Number of Locations to preset the number of cabinets and aisles to auto matically collect data Location Names to p...

Page 53: ...USER MANUAL 53 QuickScan Settings Page QuickScan Aisle View QuickScan Data View Screen...

Page 54: ...from the TH1 module is brought to the PC Making the number lower will reduce battery life Purkay Labs recom mend 15 minute update rate as a reasonable value for data collection over a long period Seve...

Page 55: ...USER MANUAL 55 LongScan Settings Page LongScan Time Trend View LongScan Time Trend Customization Page...

Page 56: ...llect data every 1 minute scans Steps 1 Press start scan to start Delta T scan The customized options are similar to the LongScan 2 Select the View Data to see the data in table form 3 Select View Gra...

Page 57: ...USER MANUAL 57 Delta T Settings Page Delta T Scan Page...

Page 58: ...ill be the type of Scan followed by the time tag of when the sampling was started The Data is saved in a time tagged directory all files will be in the same directory as the program For example in the...

Page 59: ...USER MANUAL 59 Save Screen...

Page 60: ...USER MANUAL 60 FAQ 05...

Page 61: ...the TH1 Module to a remote PC or tablet What is WIFI MATE WIFI MATE is the PC based program used to configure WIFI Modules and analyze data Users can connect up to 10 stands or 30 WIFI Modules How is...

Page 62: ...lity WIFI BUDDY has been rigorously tested in a number of facilities Purkay Labs offers a Tester program to confirm that the WIFI BUDDY system works with your facilities IT Protocols To ensure there a...

Page 63: ...y corporate PC WIFI MATE is a EXE application program that is digitally signed and time stamped with a traceable code Please check with your IT department if you need permission to install and run a D...

Page 64: ...nd OFF 4 Turn WIFI Mate ON 5 Press the start Scan and you will reach the Select Scan screen immediately 6 Make your selection to start collecting Data I want to use the PC to connect to the Internet w...

Page 65: ...both LongScan and Delta T Scan you can look at the Battery Status for the TH1 modules and the Adapter by pressing the Battery button on the sidebar on the Left This feature is not available for Quick...

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