Geist RAC - Manual (Page 33)

33 Revision Date: 09/03/2014
Accessories
IP-Addressable Network Cameras
The unit is able to interface with up to four IP-addressable network cameras. A live snapshot
from each camera will be displayed on the unit’s Sensors page underneath the main unit’s
graph. Clicking on a snapshot opens the camera’s website in a new browser window.
Figure 27: Camera Images
Camera model and IP address are entered on the Monitoring tab of the Configuration page.
Note: Some cameras require additional software downloads to display live video in a web browser.
RSC Integration
For users with multiple RacSense units, Geist RSC software offers:
 Convenient, single-window monitoring of multiple units via simple web-based interface
 Streamlined firmware updating
 Consolidation of alarm settings
See http://www.geistglobal.com/ for more information.
Alternate Data Formats
In addition to the full access, control and configuration available via a desktop web browser,
Fan Controller Series products present data in multiple formats for easy integration with other
monitoring systems. Data formats available via links on the unit’s web page are:
Figure 28: Alternate Format Links
 PDA/Phone: Presents data in a format best-suited for PDA or cellular phone web browsers.
 XML: Extensible Markup Language. Presents data in a structured tree for use with
automated scripts and monitoring systems.
 MIB: Management Information Base. Downloads the MIB for use with SNMP monitoring
tools.