Describes how digital IO sensors can monitor conditions in an outdoor utility cabinet. This information helps you configure alarms and take action when cabinet conditions require attention.
Use digital IO sensors to monitor heat, humidity, and cabinet closure conditions and configure alarm states for conditions that require attention.
In one use case, a Cisco IR1835 router is installed in an outdoor utility cabinet exposed to weather conditions. Using the digital IO port, you can connect sensors to the router that indicate the heat and humidity in the cabinet, and indicate whether the cabinet is properly closed. Using these sensor inputs, you can configure an alarm state triggered by excessive heat or humidity, or when the cabinet is not properly closed.
The alarm state can trigger sending a message to a central location to enable you to take appropriate action if the utility cabinet conditions require attention.