Measurement Computing WiFi-500 Sensor Series - Manual (Page 6)

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Chapter 1
Introducing the WiFi-500 Sensor Series Wireless Data
Loggers
Thank you for purchasing a WiFi-500 Sensor Series wireless data logger from Measurement Computing. This
user's guide explains how to perform the following tasks:
 set up a WiFi-500 Sensor Series wireless data logger to connect to a wireless network
 configure a device to log environmental data and transmit it wirelessly to a host PC or web-based Cloud
account
 export logged data to a comma-delimited text file and to a Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheet
 view readings and indicators on a WiFi-500 Sensor Series data logger
System requirements and recommendations
 WiFi-enabled PC or laptop running Windows® 8/7/ Vista®/XP, 32- and 64-bit
 802.11b-compliant router or access point running one of the following supported security protocols:
o WEP 64 bit (Passkey encryption only)
o WEP 128 bit (Passkey encryption only)
o WPA-PSK
o WPA2-PSK
 Micro-USB cable (shipped with sensor)
 Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
 Microsoft Excel® 2000 or greater (optional)
Requirements for Cloud storage
A FilesThruTheAir™ Cloud account is required for Cloud-based data storage. A link is available in the WiFi
Sensor Software to create an account.
Your WiFi-500 Sensor Series device may also require a firmware update in order to access the Cloud. Refer to
Updating firmware on page 37 for instructions.
WiFi Sensor Software/Cloud features
The WiFi Sensor Software can set up a device data storage and device configuration using locally on a PC, or
remotely using a Cloud account and any device that supports a web browser – smart phone, tablet, laptop, or
desktop computers.
 WiFi-500 Sensor Series device is accessible from any location – local or remote – within range of the
connected WiFi network or from the Cloud
 Password-protected access using SSL sessions for security
 Local and remote device configuration of the following settings:
o Device name
o Temperature scale
o Sample rate
o Transmission period
o Alarms, including alarm hold and alarm delay settings
o Record on-site checks of devices
 Data export and graph printing