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Broadcast Tools Status Sentinel Installation And Operation Manual

Web enabled three-input status/digital module
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Installation and Operation Manual
Status Sentinel
Manual Update: 04/15/2009
Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this
document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no
responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions
of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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  • Page 1 Manual Update: 04/15/2009 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction......................3 Safety Information ....................3 Who to Contact for Help ..................3 Product Overview ....................4 Inspection.........................4 Installation ......................4 Surge Protection ....................4 UPS Standby Power System ................4 “NET” Network connector ................4 POWER connector ....................4...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® Status Sentinel™ Web Broadcast Tools® enabled three-input status/digital module (referred to as the Status Sentinel™ Products, as with any throughout this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you many electronic device, can years of dependable service.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    ID text may be emailed from once an hour to once a day. the designated chassis ground terminal The Status Sentinel™ may be paired with the Relay Sentinel™ to form a “Relay chassis ground screw Extension Cord”. using a 20 to 24-gauge wire.

  • Page 5: Status/Digital Input Connection

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual Installation CAUTION! Status/Digital (OPTO +/-) 1,2,3 input connections The optically isolated status/digital inputs accept (WET) voltages from 5 to 24 volts NEVER DOWNLOAD DC. Higher voltages may be applied if an appropriate value external current limit- FIRMWARE UPDATES ing resistor is used.
  • Page 6 Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual Web Setup/Operation Step 1: Open the control panel by clicking on the start menu, click on settings, then click on Control Panel. (Note that the control panel shown is in “Classic View”. If con- trol panel is in “Category View”...
  • Page 7 Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual Step 3: Right click on the icon labeled Local Area Connection. Another menu will appear. Select the option at the bottom of the menu labeled Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.

  • Page 8: Opening The Login Web Page

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual Step 5: Before making any changes to the network settings, write down the current settings (or screen capture the page and print) so that they can be restored once the unit is configured. Next, select the radio button labeled “Use the following IP address”...

  • Page 9: Login" Web Page

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual “Login” Web Page The Login screen displays the username and password entry points. After you have successfully logged in, the Monitor/Control page will be displayed. Depending on your access level, you may or may not be able to control or modify the product’s configuration.

  • Page 10: Monitor/Control" Web Page

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual “Monitor/Control” Web Page The Monitor/Control page allows the monitoring of each status/digital input via each status LED. The alert function may also be enabled on this page. Input Status: Used to identify the status/digital input.

  • Page 11: Visit Our Web Site For Product Updates And Additional Information

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual “User Setup” Web Page This page can only be configured with (factory default) the “admin” access level. The site ID may be used to display up to 29 numbers and/or characters labels. Eight Usernames and Passwords may be configured for up to three access levels.

  • Page 12: Status Setup" Web Page

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual “Status Setup” Web Page Input selection drop-down: Allows for the selection of each input. Input Status Message: Used to identify each input. OFF Alert: This box must be checked to enable alarms when the input is OFF.

  • Page 13: Email/Network Setup" Web Page

    Restoring Network Factory Defaults The Status Sentinel™ factory defaults may be restored by shorting pins 3 & 4 on the module RJ11 jack while powering up the product. Remove the short after 3 seconds. HTTP Server Address: Enter a static IP address here.
  • Page 14 Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual HTTP Server Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP here: Default: 192.168.1.1 HTTP Port: Normally Port 80 Default: 80 Site ID: Enter text to identify the site, location, etc. SMTP Server Address: The user can enter either an IP address in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format or a URI in the form:...

  • Page 15: Show Log" Web Page

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual NTP Update Interval (Min): Time between timing updates. Default: 30 NTP Enabled: Must be enabled for correct timing. Default: Enabled Time Zone Offset from UTC: Must be set for correct timing. Default: -8 NOTE: After you are done making changes to the Email/Network Setup page, you MUST press the “Save Settings”...

  • Page 16: About" Web Page

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual This page displays current alarms. With the “admin” access level, the user may control all functions. With the “Monitor/Control” access level, the user may view the “Show Log”, enable/disable PC speaker sound and silence alarms.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Ethernet Interface: RJ-45, 10base-T or 100base-TX, auto sensing with link & activity led indicators - Full/half duplex. Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ARP, ICMP, SNMP, TFTP, Telnet, DHCP, BOOTP, HTTP, and AutoIP. Status/Digital Inputs: Three optically Isolated, 5 to 24 VDC.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’...

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity

    Status Sentinel Installation and Operation Manual Declaration of Conformity The XPORT Device contained in the Status Sentinel™ conforms to the following standards: (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Status Sentinel™: Broadcast Tools®, Inc. 131 State Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1503 USA...

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