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Broadcast Tools I/O Sentinel 4 Installation And Operation Manual

Web enabled four status/logic input, four relay output module
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Installation and Operation Manual
I/O Sentinel
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Web enabled four status/logic input, four relay output module
Manual update: 9/26/2011
For firmware versions equal to or greater than X_V1.13 / W_V1.09 / P_V1.02
If you need a firmware upgrade, contact Broadcast Tools®
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  • Page 1 NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser. 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

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Page # Introduction............3 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    4 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® I/O Sentinel® 4 Web enabled Only qualified technical four status/logic inputs, four relay output module (referred to as the I/O Sentinel® 4 personnel should install throughout this manual).

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Product Overview The I/O Sentinel® 4 is a robust, full-featured; Ethernet based data acquisition device with four optically-isolated status (logic) inputs and four programmable SPST relays. The I/O Sentinel® 4 was designed so all of the basic functionality you need is included to monitor and control your site equipment, including user programma- ble event action (macro) sequencer.

  • Page 5: Installation

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Installation CAUTION! The I/O Sentinel® 4 interfaces to external equipment through removable euroblock screw terminals. The terminals accommodate wire sizes from 16 - 28 AWG solid or stranded Installation of the I/O wire.

  • Page 6: Relay Connections

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Relay Connections Each of the four control relays are supplied configured as normally open dry con- tacts. To configure as normally closed contacts, follow the steps below. a - Remove all connections from the unit. b - Turn the unit over and remove the screw on each side of the unit.

  • Page 7: Web Setup/Operation

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Web Setup/Operation CAUTION! Ethernet “Quick Start” guide NEVER DOWNLOAD CAUTION! If you are not familiar with Ethernet enabled equipment, it may be use- FIRMWARE UPDATES ful to contact your IT department, network administrator or network consultant for OR CHANGES TO help.
  • Page 8 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Step 2: Double click on the icon labeled Network Connections. The following menu will pop up. 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 9 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Step 4: On the Local Area Connection Properties page, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to display properties. 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.

  • Page 10: Opening The Login Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Opening the LOGIN Web Page 1. Connect the supplied GRAY colored XOVER cable between the PC’s Ethernet port and the products NETWORK RJ45’s jack. 2. Connect the supplied power supply to the product’s power jack labeled Power. Verify that the green POWER LED and left “LINK”...

  • Page 11: Login" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 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 12: Monitor/Control" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Monitor/Control” Web Page NOTE: The user defined Site ID, Time, Date and Queued Logs always displayed. Only “admin” level access can edit some of these items. The Monitor/Control page allows the monitoring of each status/logic input and the control of all four relays.

  • Page 13: User Setup" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “User Setup” Web Page NOTE: After any item has been changed, you MUST press the “Save Settings” button for your changes to be saved. 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.

  • Page 14: Status Setup" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Status Setup” Web Page WEBSITE: Visit our web site for Input selection drop-down: Allows for the selection of each status/logic input. product updates and additional information. Input Status Message: Used to identify each status/logic input. OFF Alarms: This box must be checked to enable alarms when the input is OFF.
  • Page 15 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: When the "Normal signal level" is set to Low = When voltage IS applied to the input, it's considered OFF. When NO voltage is applied to the input it consid- ered ON. NOTE: By enabling the ON and/or OFF monitoring and NOT enabling an email box, the device will log the events, but not send an email.

  • Page 16: Relay Setup" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Relay Setup” Web Page Relays 1 - 4 NOTE: After any item has been changed, you MUST press the “Save Settings” button for your changes to be saved. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information.

  • Page 17: Email/Network Setup" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page SETUP e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742...

  • Page 18: Restoring Network Factory Defaults

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page Restoring Network Factory Defaults The I/O Sentinel® 4 factory defaults may be restored by depressing the recessed front panel “default” push button for five seconds while powering up the unit. “Email/Network Setup”...
  • Page 19 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Email Logging Settings Logging Email Address: IP address for the “Logging” email recipient (may be different from the 8 “Alarm” Recipient Addresses. Logging emails and Daily emails are sent to this address.
  • Page 20 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Extension IP address: Enter the IP of the other (mate) I/O Sentinel® 4. Extension Port: Enter the port of the other (mate) I/O Sentinel® 4. Normally 10001 Enable Extension: Normally left blank unless paired with another I/O Sentinel®...
  • Page 21 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Email/Network Setup” Web Page – Controls Save Settings: After pressing the “Save Settings” button, the device will reboot (If you changed the IP address, you must navigate your web browser to the new IP address (if the HTTP port was changed from port 80, be sure to add the new port number after the IP: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port #).

  • Page 22: Show Log" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “Show Log” Web Page 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 23: About" Web Page

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual “About” Web Page The “About” Web Page displays the product name, firmware version numbers, and Broadcast Tools® Web site link. SETUP e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 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 / Logic Inputs: Four - Optically Isolated.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Declaration Of Conformity

    The XPORT Device contained in the I/O Sentinel®4 conforms to the following stan- dards: (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: I/O Sentinel®4: Broadcast Tools®, Inc. 131 State Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-1503 USA XPort: Lantronix 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: XPORT™...

  • Page 27: Message Structure Via Control Computer

    I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Message structure via external control computer: The IO Sentinel supports the monitoring and control of relays and status inputs via UDP messages. Under Email/Network Setup “Enable Extension” must be enabled and the Extension Port set.
  • Page 28 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual Sentinel ™ APPENDIX e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742...

  • Page 29: Functional Diagram

    NOTE: May be paired to form a "four-channel bi-directional relay extension cord" SECTION TITLE 131 State Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 • 360.854.9559 • Fax 866.783.1742 Modification date: 02/26/10 e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742 Visit us online at www.broadcasttools.com Copyright © 1989-2009 by Broadcast Tools, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual CAUTION! Broadcast Tools products, as any elec- tronic device, can fail NOTE: For safety, DO NOT connect ... Helpful tips area. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information.
  • Page 31 Default Status Relays 7.5–9.0 VDC 131 State Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 • 360.854.9559 • Fax 360.854.9479 e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com voice: 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742 Visit us online at www.broadcasttools.com Copyright © 1989-2009 by Broadcast Tools, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Modification Date: 10/12/09...
  • Page 32 I/O Sentinel ® 4 Installation and Operation Manual CAUTION! Broadcast Tools products, as any elec- tronic device, can fail NOTE: For safety, DO NOT connect ... Helpful tips area. WEBSITE: Visit our web site for product updates and additional information.

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