Didactum Monitoring & PathSolutions TotalView Integration

Complete step-by-step guide for integrating Didactum Monitoring devices and sensors into PathSolutions TotalView (Version 14.x) via SNMP – including device discovery, MIB Browser, OID monitoring, OID graphing, custom OID configuration, SNMP Trap Receiver, alert configuration and Network Weather Report.

Product Note: PathSolutions TotalView is a Windows-based network monitoring and troubleshooting system. It includes a fully integrated MIB Browser with pre-installed vendor MIBs, through which any SNMP OIDs from devices can be directly monitored, graphically displayed and alerted. For Didactum environmental sensors, three integration options are used: OID Monitoring (thresholds and alerts on individual OIDs), OID Graphing (historical trend charts) and the SNMP Trap Receiver (immediate event notification). Configuration is done via the graphical Config Tool (Windows application).

Software: PathSolutions TotalView 14.x (Windows Service)
Protocol: SNMP v1 / v2c / v3 (Polling) + SNMP Traps (optional)
Devices: Didactum Monitoring System 100T / 300T / 500T / 550T
Sensors: Temperature, Leakage, Humidity, Door Contact, Smoke

1. Prerequisites & System Overview

PathSolutions TotalView Server (Windows)

TotalView 14.x installed on Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 or Windows 10/11
TotalView Config Tool and Web Interface accessible
Web Interface accessible at: <Server-IP> (default port)
UDP Port 161 outbound open for SNMP polling
UDP Port 162 inbound open for SNMP Traps (optional)
Network access from the TotalView server to the Didactum device available

Didactum Device

Monitoring System 100T, 300T, 500T or 550T
SNMP enabled (v2c recommended)
Device reachable via ICMP from the TotalView server
MIB file available in the web interface (Download under Preferences → SNMP)

Architecture & Data Flow

[PathSolutions TotalView Server]          [Didactum Monitoring System]
  Windows Service: TotalView              IP: 192.168.1.50
  Config Tool (Windows App)
  Web Interface: <IP>
                    -- SNMP Polling UDP 161 (active, configurable) -->
                    <-- SNMP Traps UDP 162 (passive, optional) ----------

TotalView Architecture

TotalView Windows Service: Runs in the background, actively polls all configured devices and OIDs via SNMP; stores historical data locally
Config Tool: Windows application for configuring all TotalView settings (Start → Programs → PathSolutions → TotalView → Config Tool)
MIB Browser: Embedded tool for browsing, querying and configuring SNMP OIDs; all common vendor MIBs are pre-installed
Web Interface: Browser-based dashboard for real-time views, graphs and reports
Network Weather Report: Daily email report with network status, customizable via template

2. Enable SNMP on the Didactum Device

Step 1 – Open Web Interface

Open in browser: 192.168.1.50 (adjust IP of the Didactum device)

Step 2 – Access SNMP Settings

Preferences → SNMP

Step 3 – Enter the following values

Field in Didactum Web Interface	Value
Enable SNMP	Enabled
SNMP Version	v2c (recommended)
Community String	didactum_tv (do not use "public"!)
SNMP Port	161
Trap Receiver IP	IP of the TotalView server (e.g. 192.168.1.10)
Trap Port	162
Trap Version	v2c

SNMPv3 Settings (optional, higher security)

Field	Value
Security Name	tv_user
Auth Protocol	SHA
Auth Password	min. 8 characters
Priv Protocol	AES
Priv Password	min. 8 characters
Security Level	authPriv

Save settings. Test SNMP connection in advance:

# From the TotalView server (Windows Command Prompt):
snmpwalk -v2c -c didactum_tv 192.168.1.50 .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1

3. Integrate Didactum Device in TotalView Discovery

TotalView automatically discovers devices via the QuickConfig Wizard or can be configured manually. The Didactum device is integrated as a generic SNMP device.

Variant A – QuickConfig Wizard (recommended for initial setup)

TotalView Config Tool:
  Start → Programs → PathSolutions → TotalView → Config Tool
  → Start QuickConfig Wizard
  → Enter IP range: 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254
  → SNMP Community: didactum_tv
  → SNMP Version: v2c
  → Start Scan

After the scan, device 192.168.1.50 appears in the device list.

Variant B – Add Device Manually

TotalView Config Tool → Network Monitoring → Devices Configuration
→ Click "Add"

Field	Value
IP Address	192.168.1.50
Device Name	Didactum-Serverroom
SNMP Version	v2c
Read Community	didactum_tv
SNMP Port	161
Device Type	Generic / Other
Location	Server Room

Click Apply, then click the Restart Icon (top right) so that TotalView applies the changes.

Check Device Ping Status

TotalView Web Interface → <Server-IP>
→ Devices Tab
→ Device "Didactum-Serverroom" appears with ICMP status (green = reachable)

4. Open MIB Browser and Determine Didactum OIDs

TotalView includes a complete built-in MIB Browser. All common vendor MIBs are pre-installed. The Didactum MIB can be imported additionally.

Step 1 – Start MIB Browser

TotalView Config Tool → MIB Browser
  (or: Start → Programs → PathSolutions → TotalView → MIB Browser)

Step 2 – Establish Connection to Didactum Device

Field in MIB Browser	Value
Host / IP Address	192.168.1.50
SNMP Version	v2c
Community String	didactum_tv
Port	161

Click Connect.

Step 3 – Navigate Didactum OIDs in the MIB Tree or Perform OID Walk

MIB Browser → OID input field → enter:
  .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1

→ Click "Walk"

The result list shows all available sensor OIDs with names (.5), status values (.6) and measured values (.7). The sensor IDs at the end of each OID are required for the next steps.

Step 4 – Import Didactum MIB (optional)

If the Didactum OIDs are not automatically recognized, load the MIB file manually:

MIB Browser → File → "Load MIB"
→ Select DIDACTUM-ENV-MIB.mib
→ Click Open

After loading, the Didactum OIDs appear in the MIB tree under enterprises → didactum (46501).

MIB Template for Import

If no MIB is available from the device, save the following template as DIDACTUM-ENV-MIB.mib:

-- ============================================================
-- DIDACTUM-ENV-MIB  |  Enterprise OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.46501
-- ============================================================

DIDACTUM-ENV-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN

IMPORTS
    MODULE-IDENTITY, OBJECT-TYPE, Integer32, enterprises
        FROM SNMPv2-SMI
    DisplayString
        FROM SNMPv2-TC;

didactum MODULE-IDENTITY
    LAST-UPDATED "202401010000Z"
    ORGANIZATION "Didactum Security GmbH"
    CONTACT-INFO "support@didactum-security.com"
    DESCRIPTION  "MIB for Didactum Environmental Monitoring Systems"
    ::= { enterprises 46501 }

didactumSensors     OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { didactum 5 }
didactumSensorTable OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { didactumSensors 1 }
didactumSensorEntry OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { didactumSensorTable 1 }

sensorName OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX      DisplayString
    MAX-ACCESS  read-only
    STATUS      current
    DESCRIPTION "Sensor designation"
    ::= { didactumSensorEntry 5 }

sensorStatus OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX      Integer32 (0..3)
    MAX-ACCESS  read-only
    STATUS      current
    DESCRIPTION "Status: 0=Normal 1=Warning 2=Critical 3=Error"
    ::= { didactumSensorEntry 6 }

sensorValue OBJECT-TYPE
    SYNTAX      Integer32
    MAX-ACCESS  read-only
    STATUS      current
    DESCRIPTION "Measured value: Temp raw value div 10 = °C; Leakage 0 or 1"
    ::= { didactumSensorEntry 7 }

END

5. OID Reference for Didactum Sensors

All Didactum OIDs start with .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501. The sensor ID at the end is determined via MIB Browser Walk.

OID Fields per Sensor

Field	Meaning	Example OID
.5.x.SENSOR_ID	Sensor Name (String)	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.5.101001
.6.x.SENSOR_ID	Status: 0=Normal, 1=Warning, 2=Critical, 3=Error	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.6.101001
.7.x.SENSOR_ID	Measured value (current)	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001

Sensor Types with OIDs, Scaling and TotalView Thresholds

Sensor Type	Sensor ID	OID Measured Value	Scaling	Warning Threshold	Critical Threshold
Temperature Sensor Port 1	101001	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001	Raw value ÷ 10 = °C (215 = 21.5 °C)	280 (28 °C)	350 (35 °C)
Temperature Sensor Port 2	101002	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101002	Raw value ÷ 10 = °C	280	350
Humidity Sensor Port 1	102001	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.102001	Direct value = %rH	80	90
Combined Sensor Temperature (CAN)	103001	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.103001	Raw value ÷ 10 = °C	280	350
Combined Sensor Humidity (CAN)	103002	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.103002	Direct value = %rH	80	90
Door Contact	104001	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.104001	0 = closed, 1 = open	> 0	–
Smoke Detector	106001	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.106001	0 = OK, 1 = Alarm	–	> 0
Leakage Sensor (Spot)	107001	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.107001	0 = dry, 1 = water	–	> 0
Leakage Sensor (Cable)	107002	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.107002	0 = dry, 1 = water	–	> 0
System State (device overall)	–	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.1.1.0	0 = OK, 1 = Warning, 2 = Critical	> 0	> 1

Important Note – Temperature Thresholds:

TotalView compares the SNMP raw value directly. Since Didactum transmits temperatures as raw value × 10 (215 = 21.5 °C), all thresholds must also be entered × 10. 28 °C warning = threshold 280.

Determine Sensor ID:

In the Didactum Web Interface under System Tree → Sensor → Details or via MIB Browser Walk (Section 4, Step 3).

6. Configure OID Monitoring (Thresholds & Alerts)

TotalView enables direct configuration of threshold monitoring for any SNMP OIDs. This is done via the MIB Browser with the OID Monitoring function.

Step 1 – Start OID Monitoring in MIB Browser

MIB Browser → Establish connection to 192.168.1.50 (see Section 4)
→ Enter OID: .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001
→ Click "Get" → current raw value is displayed (e.g. 215)
→ Select tab "OID Monitoring"

Step 2 – Monitor Temperature Sensor

Field in OID Monitoring	Value
Device	192.168.1.50 (Didactum-Serverroom)
OID	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001
Name / Label	Temperature Serverroom Sensor 01
Warning High	280 (raw value = 28.0 °C)
Critical High	350 (raw value = 35.0 °C)
Alert Email	admin@yourdomain.com
Poll Interval	300 seconds

Click Add to Monitoring.

Step 3 – Monitor Leakage Sensor

Field in OID Monitoring	Value
OID	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.107001
Name / Label	Leakage Sensor Underfloor
Warning High	empty (no warning)
Critical High	0 (from value 1 = water detected = immediate critical)
Alert Email	admin@yourdomain.com
Poll Interval	120 seconds (shorter interval for leakage)

All OID Monitoring Entries at a Glance

Label	OID	Warning High	Critical High	Interval
Temperature Sensor 01	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001	280	350	300 sec.
Temperature Sensor 02	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101002	280	350	300 sec.
Humidity Sensor 01	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.102001	80	90	300 sec.
Leakage Sensor Spot	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.107001	empty	0	120 sec.
Leakage Sensor Cable	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.107002	empty	0	120 sec.
Door Contact 01	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.104001	0	empty	60 sec.
Smoke Detector 01	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.106001	empty	0	60 sec.
Sensor Status 01	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.6.101001	0	1	300 sec.
Device System State	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.1.1.0	0	1	300 sec.

7. Configure OID Graphing (Historical Trend Charts)

TotalView stores OID values historically and displays them as graphical trends. This is particularly useful for analyzing temperature trends over time.

Navigation

MIB Browser → Establish connection to 192.168.1.50 → Enter OID
→ Select tab "OID Graphing"

Enable Graphing for Temperature Sensor

Field	Value
Device	192.168.1.50
OID	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001
Graph Name	Temperature Serverroom Sensor 01
Unit Label	0.1 °C (raw value, display without scaling)
Graph Type	Line
Retention	90 days

Click Add to Graphing. The graph appears in the TotalView Web Interface under the respective device.

View Graphs in Web Interface

TotalView Web Interface → <Server-IP>
→ Devices → Didactum-Serverroom
→ Tab "Custom OIDs" or "Graphs"
→ Trend charts for all configured OIDs are displayed

8. Custom OID Configuration (Alternative via Config Tool)

In addition to the MIB Browser, Custom OIDs can be created directly in the TotalView Config Tool as permanently stored monitoring points (according to TotalView 14.1 Administration Guide, Appendix F).

TotalView Config Tool → Network Monitoring → Custom OID
→ Click "Add"

Field	Value (Example: Temperature Sensor)
Device IP	192.168.1.50
OID	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001
Name	Temperature Serverroom Sensor 01
Warning Threshold	280
Critical Threshold	350
Poll Interval (sec)	300
Enable Graphing	Yes
Enable Alerting	Yes

Click Apply, then restart the TotalView service via the Restart Icon.

9. Alert Configuration and Email Notification

TotalView enables very flexible alerting: from a single wildcard alert for the entire network to highly specific threshold alerts for individual OIDs.

Step 1 – Configure Email Server

TotalView Config Tool → Email Configuration

Field	Value
SMTP Server	mail.yourdomain.com
SMTP Port	25 or 587
TLS / STARTTLS	Yes (recommended)
From Address	totalview@yourdomain.com
Auth Username	totalview@yourdomain.com
Auth Password	Your SMTP password

Click Test Email → check inbox → Save.

Step 2 – Configure Alert Options

TotalView Config Tool → Network Monitoring → Alerts

Field	Value
Alert Email Recipients	admin@yourdomain.com
Alert on Warning	Yes
Alert on Critical	Yes
Alert on Recovery	Yes (notification on normalization)
Repeat Alert Interval	3600 seconds (1 hour, for persistent problem)
Subject Prefix	[TotalView ALARM]

Step 3 – Configure Network Weather Report

The Network Weather Report is a daily email report that summarizes the network status. Didactum OID graphs can be included.

TotalView Config Tool → Email Configuration → Weather Report
  Report Time: 07:00 AM (daily sending)
  Recipients:  admin@yourdomain.com
  Include Custom OIDs: Yes
→ Apply

Step 4 – Nightly Security Report (optional)

TotalView Config Tool → Email Configuration → Nightly Security Report
  Report Time: 06:00 AM
  Recipients:  security@yourdomain.com
→ Apply

10. Configure SNMP Trap Receiver (optional)

In addition to active polling, TotalView can receive SNMP Traps that the Didactum device sends automatically on events. This enables immediate notification without waiting for the next polling cycle.

Step 1 – Install SNMP Trap Receiver Service

TotalView Config Tool → SNMP Trap Receiver Configuration
→ Click "Install SNMP Trap Receiver Service"
→ Ensure UDP Port 162 inbound is open on the TotalView server

Step 2 – Create Trap Alert Rule for Didactum

TotalView Config Tool → SNMP Trap Receiver Configuration → "Add Trap Alert"

Field	Value
Source IP	192.168.1.50 (Didactum device)
Enterprise OID	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501
Trap Variable (OID)	.* (all Didactum traps) or specific OID
Alert Email	admin@yourdomain.com
Alert Message	DIDACTUM TRAP: %TrapOID% \| Value: %Value% \| Device: %DeviceIP%

Save trap rule. Received traps appear in the TotalView Web Console under Events.

Leakage-specific Trap Rule

Field	Value
Source IP	192.168.1.50
Enterprise OID	.1.3.6.1.4.1.46501
Trap Variable (OID contains)	107 (all leakage trap OIDs)
Alert Email	admin@yourdomain.com, emergency@yourdomain.com
Alert Message	[CRITICAL] WATER INTRUSION detected – Didactum Server Room

11. Test & Troubleshooting

Use Poll Device Tool

TotalView Config Tool → Poll Device Tool

  Device IP:       192.168.1.50
  SNMP Version:    v2c
  Community:       didactum_tv

→ Click "Poll"
→ All SNMP values of the device are listed
→ Check Didactum OIDs under .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.*

Manually Check OID Values

# Windows Command Prompt (if net-snmp is installed):
snmpget -v2c -c didactum_tv 192.168.1.50 .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.101001
# Example output: INTEGER: 215 → 21.5 °C

snmpget -v2c -c didactum_tv 192.168.1.50 .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1.7.107001
# Output: 0 = dry, 1 = water detected

# MIB Browser Walk (recommended - no external tool required):
MIB Browser → 192.168.1.50 → OID: .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1 → Walk

Check OID Monitoring Status

TotalView Web Interface → <Server-IP>
→ Devices → Didactum-Serverroom
→ Tab "Custom OIDs"
→ Current values, status color and last poll timestamp visible

Error Messages and Solutions

Problem	Cause & Solution
Device not found in scan	Community String wrong; SNMP not active on Didactum; ICMP blocked → use Poll Device Tool; check Community
OID Walk returns no results	SNMP Community wrong; UDP 161 blocked; OID not supported by device → test snmpwalk manually or use Poll Device Tool
Temperature value 10× too high (e.g. 215 instead of 21.5)	Scaling forgotten in threshold → enter thresholds × 10 (28 °C = 280)
Leakage does not trigger alert	Critical High value wrong → set Critical High to 0 (at value 1 = alarm)
No email on alarm	Check SMTP settings; send test email; is Alert Email entered in OID Monitoring?
SNMP Traps do not appear	SNMP Trap Receiver Service not started; UDP 162 inbound blocked; Trap receiver IP wrong on Didactum device
OID graphs do not appear in Web Interface	Graphing not enabled; TotalView service not restarted after change → click Restart Icon
TotalView does not recognize Didactum as a known device	Normal – Didactum is integrated as a generic SNMP device; all OIDs accessible via MIB Browser

TotalView Syslog Viewer

TotalView Config Tool → Syslog Viewer Tool
→ Filtering by IP 192.168.1.50 possible
→ SNMP polling errors and trap events visible here

12. Final Checklist

Didactum Device

SNMP enabled (v2c or v3)
Community String set (not "public"): didactum_tv
Device reachable via ping from TotalView server
Trap receiver IP set to TotalView server (optional)
MIB file downloaded

TotalView – Basic Configuration

Device 192.168.1.50 added via QuickConfig Wizard or manually
SNMP Community didactum_tv set in device entry
Poll Device Tool confirms SNMP connection
MIB Browser Walk on .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501.5.1.1 successful
Didactum MIB file loaded in MIB Browser (optional)

OID Monitoring & Graphing

OID Monitoring for Temperature Sensor 01 (Critical High = 350 / Warning High = 280)
OID Monitoring for Temperature Sensor 02 set up
OID Monitoring for Leakage Sensor Spot (Critical High = 0) set up
OID Monitoring for Leakage Sensor Cable set up
OID Monitoring for Humidity, Door Contact, Smoke Detector set up
OID Graphing enabled for all temperature sensors
Graphs visible in Web Interface
TotalView service restarted via Restart Icon after configuration

Alert & Notification

SMTP settings configured, test email received
Alert Email set in all OID Monitoring entries
Network Weather Report configured (daily report 07:00 AM)
SNMP Trap Receiver Service installed and started (optional)
Trap alert rules created for Didactum Enterprise OID .1.3.6.1.4.1.46501
Test alarm triggered and email received
Recovery notification enabled

Didactum Monitoring & PathSolutions TotalView Integration

1. Prerequisites & System Overview

PathSolutions TotalView Server (Windows)

Didactum Device

Architecture & Data Flow

TotalView Architecture

2. Enable SNMP on the Didactum Device

Step 1 – Open Web Interface

Step 2 – Access SNMP Settings

Step 3 – Enter the following values

SNMPv3 Settings (optional, higher security)

3. Integrate Didactum Device in TotalView Discovery

Variant A – QuickConfig Wizard (recommended for initial setup)

Variant B – Add Device Manually

Check Device Ping Status

4. Open MIB Browser and Determine Didactum OIDs

Step 1 – Start MIB Browser

Step 2 – Establish Connection to Didactum Device

Step 3 – Navigate Didactum OIDs in the MIB Tree or Perform OID Walk

Step 4 – Import Didactum MIB (optional)

MIB Template for Import

5. OID Reference for Didactum Sensors

OID Fields per Sensor

Sensor Types with OIDs, Scaling and TotalView Thresholds

6. Configure OID Monitoring (Thresholds & Alerts)

Step 1 – Start OID Monitoring in MIB Browser

Step 2 – Monitor Temperature Sensor

Step 3 – Monitor Leakage Sensor

All OID Monitoring Entries at a Glance

7. Configure OID Graphing (Historical Trend Charts)

Navigation

Enable Graphing for Temperature Sensor

View Graphs in Web Interface

8. Custom OID Configuration (Alternative via Config Tool)

9. Alert Configuration and Email Notification

Step 1 – Configure Email Server

Step 2 – Configure Alert Options

Step 3 – Configure Network Weather Report

Step 4 – Nightly Security Report (optional)

10. Configure SNMP Trap Receiver (optional)

Step 1 – Install SNMP Trap Receiver Service

Step 2 – Create Trap Alert Rule for Didactum

Leakage-specific Trap Rule

11. Test & Troubleshooting

Use Poll Device Tool

Manually Check OID Values

Check OID Monitoring Status

Error Messages and Solutions

TotalView Syslog Viewer

12. Final Checklist

Didactum Device

TotalView – Basic Configuration

OID Monitoring & Graphing

Alert & Notification

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