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The Tempurity System is designed to be self-installed by our customers if needed.
Self-installation will require a knowledge of basic networking,
including an understanding of IP addresses.
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The Networked Robotics
proprietary network hardware, the NTMS4, is about the size of a
cell phone and attaches to the back of a freezer or to any wall.
A single NTMS4 can collect from any combination of supported
interfaces, either through direct connection to the monitored
device or via Networked Robotics' advanced sensors.
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After you plug in the
NTMS hardware, from any computer our simple configuration
wizard scans your network for all Networked Robotics Corporation
hardware and allows remote configuration of Ip addresses and
monitored device types,
regardless of whether the unit currently has a valid IP
address for your network. Each NTMS4 has a unique ID marked clearly on the
unit and these IDs show up in the network scans returned by the
configuration wizard.
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Connections from NTMS4 hardware
to monitored devices can be up to 300 ft long and can be extended
with standard CAT5 or phone cable. One of several installation
options is to place NTMS units in a network closet and "patch" in
the connection through your existing cable plant.
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For standard refrigerators, freezers, and incubators the Networked
Robotics advanced digital temperature probe, about the size of a
postage stamp, is mounted on the interior wall of the monitored
device. Very flat wire that will maintain the integrity of the
seal of the door is utilized to connect the probe to the NTMS network
device. A green glow - not just a power light - but a true signal that
data collection is occurring - tells you that the probe is properly
connected and that you are ready to monitor.
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For ultracold (-80C)
freezers Tempurity can utilize the monitored device's internal probe. A
direct connection is made between the ultracold's serial port
and the Networked Robotics NTMS hardware. The reading on the
front panel display of the ultracold is the same as the
Tempurity-recorded temperature of the device. Almost all
ultracold models with serial ports from all brands are capable
of connection via this method. If the ultracold does not have a
serial port, an advanced Networked Robotics digital temperature probe is mounted
inside the freezer using Networked Robotics-proprietary methods.
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For wireless
installations, the Networked Robotics network hardware is
connected to a commonly available low-cost wireless bridge such as
the LinkSys WET11.
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All mounting of probes and Networked Robotics
hardware, are made with industrial dual-lock so that attachments
are instant, no drilling or special connectors are required.
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Tempurity Servers and Tempurity Monitor
client computers may need to be configured with certain Windows options that
enhance reliability, including power and Windows Update options.
These machines are best protected by universal power supply and
may require connections to reliable mail servers.
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NTMS Installation methods: The NTMS is designed to be
connected via three different methods that allow you to optimize the
connection for the diverse networking environments of your entire
organization. The table below reviews these methods:
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Connection from NTMS to monitored device
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Lab or room |
In-room network wall
plate or switch |
Probe or probe extended
with standard phone or network cable |
Network closet |
In-closet network switch |
Wall plate
to probe or probe extended with standard cable |
Lab or room wireless |
Via wireless bridge |
Probe or probe extended
with standard phone or network cable |
Connection is easy!.
