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Additional Accessories
Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP)
Enhance the capabilities of your ConnectUPS or PowerVision Data Acquisition Terminal (DAT) with the
Environmental Monitoring Probe. Use the EMP to monitor ambient temperature, humidity, and two contact
closure devices. Whether you need to ensure an optimal operating environment for your servers or you want
to monitor the status of a smoke detector, motion detector, or to know when someone is opening or closing a
door, the EMP has it
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Checklist 1. Verify that all of the following items are available: J ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card package contents (see front cover) J Phillips screwdriver R R J Microsoft Windows operating system (for other operating systems, see the help file on the Software Suite CD) J Available serial port (RS-232) R J HyperTerminal (ships with Windows) or equivalent terminal emulation application J Internet Explorer Web browser 2. Contact your local network administrator for the following mandatory network sett
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Section 1 Install the Card The hot-swappable ConnectUPS Web/SNMP Card can be installed without turning off the UPS or disconnecting the load. The following steps explain how to install the ConnectUPS-X or ConnectUPS-BD: 1. Verify that both DIP switches on the card are set to the 0 (off) position (see Figure 1). NOTE IfyouaresettinguptheConnectUPSCardinaDHCP environment,setDIPswitch2tothe 1(on)position. Figure1.VerifyDIPSwitches 2. Remove the X-Slott or BestDockt cover on the UPS rear panel. Reta
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Section 2 Connect the Card To connect the card to the computer and start the configuration: 1. Plug the RJ-45 end of the supplied configuration cable (labeled “PC”) into the COM port on the card (see Figure 5). Verify that you have used the port labeled “COM.” The other ports on the card will not work for configuration. 2. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial COM port on the computer. 3. Open your terminal emulation program (such as Figure5.InstallConfigurationCable HyperTermin
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Section 3 Configure the Card To configure the card after you have connected it: 1. Type 1 on the Main Menu to display the Web/SNMP Card Settings screen (see Figure 9). 2. Type 1 to display the Set the IP Address, Gateway Address and MIB System Group screen (see Figure 10). 3. To set the IP Address, type 1 and press Enter.TypetheIP Address and press Enter. (see the Checklist). Figure9.ConfigureCardSettings 4. Type 0 to return to the previous menu. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set the Gateway Addres
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Section 4 Install Shutdown Software NOTE ThefollowingprocedureappliestoNetWatchshutdown softwareforMicrosoftWindowsoperatingsystems.Forother operatingsystems,refertotheNetWatchhelpfileontheCD. NOTE Forothersoftware,suchasPowerwareLanSafetPower ® ManagementSoftwareorPowerVision Software,refertothose userguidesforinstructions. Figure13.InstallNetWatchSoftware Use the following procedure to install NetWatch software after you have installed and configured the card: 1. Insert the Software Suite CD i
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10. Select your preferred method of shutting down your system (see Figure 17). The default selection is recommended. Select Next. 11. The Event and Logging Options dialog opens (see Figure 18). Select Next. 12. Verify the configuration settings are correct and select Finish (see Figure 19). Figure17.VerifyConfigurationSettings 13. A pop-up message indicates that communication with the card is established (see Figure 20). Select Clear to acknowledge the message. 14. Repeat Steps 1 through 13 on a
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Additional Accessories Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP) Enhance the capabilities of your ConnectUPS or PowerVision Data Acquisition Terminal (DAT) with the Environmental Monitoring Probe. Use the EMP to monitor ambient temperature, humidity, and two contact closure devices. Whether you need to ensure an optimal operating environment for your servers or you want to monitor the status of a smoke detector, motion detector, or to know when someone is opening or closing a door, the EMP has it
