Prototype Monitoring Temperature and Humidity Sensor Room

Server-Based Internet of Things (IOT)

Mohammad Ridwan 1 , Djamaludin 2, Muhammad Roqib 3

{[email protected] , [email protected], [email protected] 3}

Informatics Engineering Study Program, Islamic University of Sheikh Yusuf T angerang, St. Maulana Yusuf T angerang
15118, Indonesia1,2,3

Abstract, Computer servers are very important to provide resources to be used for computer users in a network.
T emperature and humidity in the server room are things that must be addressed to remain in normal, so as to minimize
damage to server computer hardware, a system consisting of secure devices and hard devices using a microcontroller
consisting of NodeMCU, DHT 11 temperature sensor, LCD I2C, temperature & humidity data will be displayed in real -time
on the website and also get notifications via e-mail and telegram if the temperature and humidity exceed the normal limit .

Keywords: Server, T emperature, Humidity, Microcontroller.

1. Introduction
The server is the center for storing data, in which there is a lot of data and information such as databases or other
data that can be accessed through the internet network. In this case, the server computer must be considered and
maintained the health of the hardware that is in it, because this device continues to be used for a long time and
often performs a process that is so heavy that it requires futures maintenance, one of the things that become a
parameter that affects the health of a hardware device on a server computer that is temperature and humidity.
General temperature and humidity standards for maintaining room temperature According to the American
Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) in the Thermal Guidelines (2015),
to recommend server room temperatures should not be less than 15 ° C (59 ° F) or more than 32 ° C (89.6 ° F).
so the server room temperature is recommended to be at a temperature between 18 ° - 27 ° C (64.4 ° -80.6 ° F)
and also humidity ranging from 45% - 55% this can vary under certain conditions. To be able to monitor
temperature and humidity on a server that is operating, therefore a system that will be able to provide
information directly or often we call it in real-time if there is an instability of temperature and humidity on the
server when there is a process that is not going well the system it will send notifications via the internet. Admin
can access anywhere the temperature and humidity monitoring system by utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT).

2. Research Methods
2.1. Method of Collecting Data
Observation Method, Knowing the temperature and humidity in the server room, and overcome by building a
system to be able to increase the temperature and comfort and control the computer server if abnormal
temperatures occur with the remote server, Target is observing in the Server Room of the Task Unit of the
Management Information System of Islamic University of Sheikh Yusuf.
Interview Method, conducted through face to face and question and answer directly with interested parties .
Library Study Method, conducted through the collection of literature, journals, articles, and readings that are
related to the title of the study as a reference in the preparation of this report .

2.2. System Planning

The process of building this system is divided into two parts, namely hardware design and software design user
interface.
A. Tool Design
a. DHT11 Sensor Circuit to NodeMCU

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 The VCC pin from DHT11 is connected to the 5v NodeMCU Base Board, the DHT11 Signal pin is
connected to pin D5 on the NodeMCU Base Board, and the DHT11 Ground Pin is connected to the GND
PIN on the Base Board.

Figure 1. DHT11 Sensor Circuit

b. I2C LCD circuit to NodeMCU

The LCD Ground Pin is connected to the GND Base Board NodeMCU Pin, the VCC pin is connected to the
5v power on the NodeMCU Base Board, the SDA and SCL pins are connected to the D1 and D2 pins on th e
NodeMCU board.

Figure 2. LCD Sensor Circuit

c. NodeMCU circuit to the Base Board Base Plate

NodeMCU only plugs into the Base Board with the available pins then the Base Board requires a DC
adapter and is connected to the power source.

Figure 3. NodeMCU Baseboard Circuit

B. Software Design
To be able to interact via the website, user interface design is needed to monitor temperature and humidity
control in the SIM UNIS UPT server room, the menu of this website is divided into 5 sections, namely home,
charts, computer control, data report log tables and login pages, and following the Architectural Design,
Flowchart and Class Diagram of this system.
a. Architecture Series

Figure 4. Architecture Series

b. Flowchart
Flowchart aims to show the workflow system of the system that has been made, the following explanation.

Figure 5. Flowchart
c. Class Diagram

Figure 6. Class Diagram

3. Result and Discussion Research
3.1. Implementation System
will discuss the testing tools along with the appearance of the website interface based on a system that has been
planned and made that aims to find out how this tool works well and know the success of the design of the tool
in its performance in accordance with the specifications specified. The testing of this system goes through
several stages, namely testing each part of the system to the overall system testing so that a temperature and
humidity monitoring system is formed in the UPT SIM UNIS server room.

Figure 7. Comparison of Tools in a Server Room

3.2. Testing the Accuracy of Temperature Sensors and Humidity DHT11

Sensor testing is done by comparing the DHT11 sensor with a Digital Thermometer, temperature and humidity
samples are taken once every minute, and 10 samples are generated in 10 minutes in the UPT UNIS server room
and outside the server room.

Table 1. Comparison Outside the Server Room

Outside the Server Room
IoT T ool Digital T hermometer
T emperature Humidity T emperature Humidity
28,6 °C 51% 28,0 °C 55%
28,6 °C 51% 28,0 °C 54%
28,6 °C 51% 28,0 °C 53%
28,6 °C 50% 28,0 °C 53%
28,6 °C 50% 27,9 °C 53%
28,6 °C 50% 27,9 °C 52%
28,6 °C 51% 27,9 °C 52%
28,7 °C 50% 27,8 °C 52%
28,7 °C 50% 27,7 °C 52%
28,7 °C 50% 27,7 °C 52%

Table 2. Comparison Inside the Server Room

Inside the Server Room
Iot T ool Digital T hermometer
T emperature Humidity Suhu Humidity
24,3 °C 51% 25 °C 49%
 23,9 °C 53% 24,9 °C 49%
24,2 °C 55% 24,7 °C 50%
24,5 °C 56% 24,6 °C 50%
24,8 °C 54% 24,5 °C 50%
24,3 °C 53% 24,5 °C 50%
24 °C 53% 24,3 °C 50%
23,7 °C 52% 24,2 °C 50%
23,6 °C 53% 24,1 °C 49%
23,9 °C 55% 24 °C 50%

According to the table above it can be seen that the DHT 11 sensor tested in the server room and outside the
server room is not much different from the results with a Digital Thermometer indicating that the DHT 11 sensor
is working properly.

3.2.1. LCD Display Testing

On the LCD that the temperature and humidity values are by the DHT11 sensor, this indicates that the sensor and
LCD screen are operating smoothly. If the normal temperature is between ± 18 ° - 27 ° C, the status will be
written: normal. If the temperature is above the normal threshold, the temperature is above ± 27 ° C, then the
display on the LCD screen says status: periksa

Figure 8. Status: Normal

 Figure 9. Status: Periksa

3.2.2. Interface Website Monitoring Result

Next is the appearance of a website for monitoring temperature and humidity that is directly connected to the
NodeMCU microcontroller.

Figure 4. Homepage

Figure 5. Room Server Condition

Figure 6. Humidity Graphic

 Figure 7. Temperature Graphic

Figure 8. Table Log

Figure 9. Server Status

3.3. Temperature Change Notification Testing
with several designs that have been engineered, we have succeeded in making a system with several face to face
as below:

Figure 10. Email Notification Normal

 Figure 11. Email Notification Abnormal

Figure 12. Telegram Notification

Figure 13. Telegram Notification Abnormal

4. Conclusion
a. This system has been made that can monitor temperature and humidity periodically and help the server room
admin in the UNIS so that they can adjust the temperature and humidity level of the server computer, and
can see the status of the server is online or offline in the website that was created.
b. The system that has been made has been running well according to what was planned.
c. If there is a change in temperature, the system will notify via email and telegram that the server room needs
to be checked.

5. Suggestion
a. Further research can be developed further, such as by restarting the server computer and other methods that
can support the performance of IoT-based temperature and humidity monitoring.
b. This tool should require Wi-Fi Manager to be able to change the Wi-Fi password via the website so that if
the device is moved in a different place with SSID and a different password for the device connection, there
is no need to reprogram and recompile.
c. If necessary, this tool can be developed by using a battery as a power source, so that the tool can be placed
anywhere without the need for a limited length cable adapter.

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