Didactum Monitoring Systems
Step-by-Step Guide

Configuration and monitoring of your Didactum unit is done via the integrated web interface. Simply access it through a browser – Firefox, Chrome or Safari are recommended (Internet Explorer is not fully supported).

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Open browser and enter IP address.
Enter the IP address of your Didactum unit in the address bar and confirm with Enter. The web interface will open directly.

Factory Network Settings

Change Network Settings on PC (Windows)

1. Press Windows key → open Control Panel
2. Open Network Connections
3. Right-click on Local Area Connection → Properties
4. Double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
5. Enter IP address and subnet mask as specified above and confirm

The integrated web interface of the Didactum systems offers a powerful and intuitive user interface for managing all connected sensors, devices and environmental systems.

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The "Overall Statistics" Panel is the first view after login. It provides an overview of the current system status, sensor statuses, recent log messages, system information, and device/browser time.

Widgets in the Overall Statistics Panel

Top Toolbar

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Mobile optimized.
The web interface is fully optimized for smartphones and tablets. All functions can be conveniently accessed and controlled on the go via mobile browser.

Main Menu (left sidebar)

The Initial Setup Wizard guides you through all important basic settings during the first commissioning: language, time, network, SNMP and user account.

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Start Wizard:
Click on the Pencil icon ✎️ at the top right of the web interface to open the wizard.

Step 1 – Select Language

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Select the desired language for the web interface and click "Next".

Available languages: English, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish, Turkish, Chinese, Bulgarian.

Step 2 – Configure Time

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Set date and time:

Current device time: Manual entry according to your PC/mobile device
Time zone: Select your device time zone
Automatic synchronization: Enable NTP server (recommended)

Step 3 – Network Settings

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Assign a static IP address for your Didactum unit in your network. Enter IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS server and click "Save".

Step 4 – SNMP Settings

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Configure SNMP for integration into your network management system (NMS). Enter community string and trap receiver IP. This step can also be done later under Settings → SNMP.

Step 5 – Create Administrator Account

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Mandatory: Create a new administrator account with your own username and secure password. The default guest account "guest" should then be deleted or have its rights severely restricted.

The dashboard can be customized individually for each user. Display the most important sensor and device values in a clear visual form.

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Individual Dashboard:
Every user can design their own dashboard with any sensors and widgets. The display automatically adapts to the data type.

Add Analog Sensors

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Analog sensors (e.g. temperature, humidity) can be displayed as line chart or tachometer/gauge.

Discrete Sensors & Switching Elements

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Dry contact inputs, relays, pings, timers and other discrete elements can be displayed as chart or status indicator.

Dashboard Templates

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Administrators can create dashboard templates that can be used by all users.

Under Main Menu → Settings → WebGUI you can customize the appearance and behavior of the web interface.

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Open Settings → WebGUI, change the desired parameters and click "Save".

A correct system time is important for meaningful event logs and time-controlled actions. Go to Main Menu → Settings → Time.

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Set up NTP synchronization (recommended):

Enter an NTP server under Settings → Time → NTP Server, e.g. 1.europe.pool.ntp.org.

The user panel allows management of all user accounts with individual read and write permissions. There are 3 permission levels: Guest, Operator and Administrator.

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Go to Main Menu → Users to manage all accounts.

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In the edit window you can define name, email, phone number and all read and write permissions for each system area.

Available Access Rights

Password Recovery

1. Download file reset_users.zor from the firmware driver area
2. Copy file (without renaming) to the root directory of a USB stick
3. Insert USB stick into the USB port of the Didactum unit
4. Wait – the red ERR-LED flashes during the process
5. After success the ERR-LED turns off, the ACT-LED flashes briefly faster
6. Remove USB stick and restart system – login again as guest/guest

1. Save Settings as File

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Path: System Menu → Export → Download Current Settings

The file settings.zor will be downloaded.

2. Automatic Backup to USB Stick

1. Insert USB stick into the USB port of the Didactum unit
2. Red ERR-LED flashes briefly – the backup file is created
3. Remove USB stick – file is located at: DeviceName/backup/settings/settings.zor

3. Restore Saved Settings

1. Go to System Menu → Firmware → Select File
2. Select the settings.zor file and click "Upload"
3. Then press the Save to Flash button

The front panel of your Didactum unit has several LED indicators that quickly provide information about the system status.

ACT – Activity LED (green)

ERR – Error LED (red)

CAN – CAN-Bus LED (green)

LAN Port LEDs

ALARM-LED – User Definable

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The ALARM-LED can be freely programmed. Find the element under System Tree → Onboard → Alarm LED.

LTE/GSM Modem LED (green)

If graphs, icons or other content are not displayed correctly in the web interface, this is often due to the browser cache.

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Example: Incorrect Display
Graphs or symbols are displayed empty or distorted – a typical sign of outdated browser cache.

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After clearing the cache all data is displayed correctly.

Method 1 – Refresh Only This Page (recommended)

Method 2 – Clear Entire Browser Cache