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From: wcs@ho95e.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.misc
Subject: Re: Computer Thermometer
Message-ID: <1374@ho95e.ATT.COM>
Date: Tue, 14-Apr-87 18:17:00 EST
Article-I.D.: ho95e.1374
Posted: Tue Apr 14 18:17:00 1987
Date-Received: Fri, 17-Apr-87 06:33:03 EST
References: <128@dvm.UUCP>
Reply-To: wcs@ho95e.UUCP (46133-Bill.Stewart,2G218,x0705,)
Organization: AT&T Bell Labs 46133, Holmdel, NJ
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Keywords: Thermometer, Instrument, RS-232

In article <128@dvm.UUCP> frank@dvm.UUCP (Frank Wortner) writes:
>I am looking for a thermometer which reads out air temperature over a
>RS-232 port.  I would like to use such a device to monitor the temperature
>in a computer room.  

There's a product called "Sensaphone" which detects temperature and
(optionally) humidity and water level problems, and calls you on the phone if
something's wrong.  Cost is about $199.  I've seen it in several catalogs; the
one I have within reach is
	MISCO
	One Misco Plaza
	Holmdel NJ 07733
	1-800-631-2227

The power control system in one of the labs here is designed to shut off
everything, including computers and A/C, if the temperature reaches some level
(~120F).  Shutting down the A/C is the right move if there's a fire, but it's
annoying otherwise; the A/C often dies during weekend power hits, and the
temperature rises to 120F, making it too hot to turn on the A/C Monday morning
when we notice a problem.  The cure has usually been to open the doors and wait
a couple hours, until it's cool enough to use the A/C.  Really should be an
override somewhere.
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# Bill Stewart, AT&T Bell Labs 2G-202, Holmdel NJ 1-201-949-0705 ihnp4!ho95c!wcs