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Graphing and Displaying Data
All data collected by the unit can be graphed. The Log page allows the user to select graphed content and sampling rate, selected
items will be displayed on LCD (on units where it is present, or optional Remote Display). The amount of data and sample rate
determine the graph time span. This period is calculated and displayed on the Log page. When the onboard memory fills up, old data
will be deleted, making room for new data. All settings are stored in case of a power loss or reboot. A sample rate of 30 seconds or
longer is recommended to allow the unit to gather all sensor data before graphing. Sampling rates of 60 to 120 seconds should provide
ample resolution for most situations.
Setting Alarms
For all data collected by the unit, the user can set high and low limits. When these limits are exceeded the user has the option of
sending an email, SNMP trap, activate the audible alarm (on units where it is present), or any combination of the three. The SNMP
traps can be sent to 4 IP addresses. Some analysis of each unit is recommended before setting alarm limits. Once each unit has been
operating in the environment under normal, steady state conditions for several hours, alarm set points may be chosen. By allowing the
unit to come to steady state before setting alarm set-points, the user may make more informed decisions about the normal variation in
conditions and choose alarm set points that will inform when conditions are truly changing without triggering numerous false alarms.
Aside from using historical graphs to make alarm set-point decisions, the user may choose to download raw log data from the logs
page to see specific historical data records and use this data to help set useful alarm set-points. Note: Changes in settings are
processed less frequently and depending on the number of attached devices may take several minutes to respond. Rapidly resetting
alarm values may not provide desired results. Allow up to 2 minutes after making a setting change before modifying. Test alarms can
be sent for each measured value via the Alarms page.
Optional Remote Display
This small module can be mounted in an accessible spot inside or outside the rack or cabinet. A LCD display scrolls values of items
selected on the Logs page. The connection to the unit is made with a 10' handset type 4-conductor cable. The buzzer can be activated
for alarm states to identify problems. An alarm reset is located next to the display to silence the buzzer when the problem is located.
The LED indicator stays on in alarm state even after the buzzer has been silenced.
Optional IP-Enabled Web Camera
The unit has been designed to allow up to 4 IP Network Cameras to interface with the webpage. To enable this feature the camera
must be set to allow anonymous access. The unit Configuration page allows you to add the IP address of the camera and specify the
model. This live image will appear on the Sensors page and will update with the webpage. Clicking on the picture itself will take you
to the IP address of the camera. Each device currently supports up to 4 cameras simultaneously.
Supported Cameras: Axis 205/206, D-Link DCS-900, D-Link DCS-950/G, D-Link DCS-5300/G
Other Formats
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PDA
Displays data in a small screen format for a PDA.
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WAP
Wireless Application Protocol, displays text values for wireless clients such as mobile phones and some PDAs.
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XML
Extensible Markup Language, displays values in XML format.
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MIB
Management Information Base, downloads the MIB to be used for SNMP applications.
Accounts, Passwords and Security
The unit is accessible via a standard, unencrypted HTTP connection as well as an encrypted HTTPS (SSL) connection. The user may
opt to enable access via HTTP, HTTPS, or both HTTP and HTTPS. It is not possible to disable the web interface completely.
The unit has a View-Only account, a Control Access account, and an Administrator account. When activated the Administrator
account limits access to any web pages with configuration settings. When left blank no username or password is required to adjust the
configuration. When activated, the View-Only account requires a username and password to view sensor data. The Control Access
account allows access to the Control page, allowing configuration of attached switch-able power distribution units. The Administrator
account must be password protected to activate the View-Only and Control Access accounts. The user may choose any name for the
Administrator, Control Access, and View-Only accounts consisting of alphanumeric characters, spaces, and underscores, except for
"root" and "admin". These account names are disabled for security reasons and cannot be re-enabled. WARNING: Record your
password. Loss of password will require the unit serial number and contact of customer service to be recovered.
Setting Time and Date
The unit comes preconfigured with the IP addresses of two military NTP servers and set to the Central Time Zone (-500 GMT).
Should a local time server be preferred, enter its IP address into the box and click the "Save Changes" button. Should the user need to
revert back to the military time servers, simply clearing the time server addresses and clicking "Save Changes" will set the time
Form: GM1063
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Revision Date: 5/30/08
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