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Network Power Management Card
NPMCARD
User's Manual
The Network Power Management Card
allows a UPS/iPCS system and
environmental sensor to be managed,
monitored, and configured.
V1.2 – Rev.09-21

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  • Page 1 Network Power Management Card NPMCARD User’s Manual The Network Power Management Card allows a UPS/iPCS system and environmental sensor to be managed, monitored, and configured. V1.2 – Rev.09-21...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation Guide ..........................4 Web Interface ........................... 8 Reset to Factory Default Setting / Recover from a Lost Password ..........31 NPMCARD Firmware Upgrade ...................... 32 Save and Restore Configuration Settings ..................33 Troubleshooting ..........................34 Conformance Approvals ........................ 35 Appendix 1: IP Address Identification for Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card ...............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Overview The Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card allows for remote monitoring and management of a UPS/iPCS attached to a network. After installing the hardware and configuring an IP address, the user can access, monitor, and control the UPS/iPCS from anywhere in the world! Simply use a web browser, NMS to access your UPS/iPCS.
  • Page 4 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Application with Smart PowerMaster Enterprise Unpacking Inspect the Network Power Management Card upon receipt. The package should contain the following:  Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card  Quick Start Guide  Spare Jumper...
  • Page 5 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Front Panel NPMCARD 1. Universal Port 2. Ethernet Port 3. Tx/Rx Indicator 4. Link Indicator LED Status Indicators Link LED Condition The Network Power Management Card is not connected to the Network/ or the Network Power Management Card power is off...

  • Page 6: Installation Guide

    Management Card. 5. (Optional) To connect an environmental sensor, use a RJ45 Ethernet cable. Connect one end to the Universal port on the NPMCARD and the other end into the sensor. For more information, please see the environmental sensor user’s manual.
  • Page 7 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Step 2. Configure the IP address for the Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card Method 1: Using the Power Device Network Utility 1. Install the Power Device Network Utility available for download at: https://www.smartpowersystems.com/downloads/Power-Device-Network-Utility/universal-pdnu151-setup.exe 2.
  • Page 8 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System 6. Modify the IP, subnet mask or gateway address. Enter the new addresses into the corresponding fields and then click “Save”. 7. You will need to enter a User Name and Password for the Network Power Management Card in the authentication window, as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 9 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Method 2: Using a command prompt 1. Obtain the MAC address from the label on the Network Power Management Card. Each Management Card has a unique MAC address. Note: The MAC address is labelled on the card. 2.

  • Page 10: Web Interface

    Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Web Interface Login User Account You will need to enter a User Name and Password to login to the interface, and can select a preferred language after login. There are two user account types. 1.
  • Page 11 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Item Definition Envir Data Name The name of the environmental sensor. Location The location of the environmental sensor. A list of device events that recently occurred. The maximum number Recent Device Events of events is 5. [UPS] The following items can be displayed/configured through the UPS/iPCS page;...
  • Page 12 Definition When the UPS/iPCS is in Battery Mode with 0% for the time Over Discharge configured, the NPMCARD will switch the UPS to Sleep Mode and the Protection output will be turned off. If this option is enabled, the UPS/iPCS will enter sleep mode after utility Enter Sleep Mode After power fails and remaining MSDT+2 minutes.
  • Page 13 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [UPS->Master Switch] Switch the output power of the UPS/iPCS to be on or off. Item Definition Reboot UPS Turns the UPS/iPCS off and back on Turn UPS Off Turns the UPS/iPCS off. This command is available in Utility Power Failure Mode. It puts the UPS Sleep UPS in sleep mode until power is restored.
  • Page 14 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [UPS->Outlet Action->Outlet Control] The Outlet Control page shows the state of all outlets and allows users to do outlet on/off control. The outlet in a pending command state will be notated as *. Item Definition Control Action...
  • Page 15 First add an IP address of the target device and correlate the IP address to specific outlet, which powers the device. The NPMCARD begins to verify its connection to the internet by periodically sending IP pings to the device. If the NPMCARD continuously receives no response from the device, the setting action will be triggered on the outlet.
  • Page 16 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [UPS->Diagnostics] The UPS/Diagnostics page provides the ability to verify UPS batteries are in adequate working conditions. You can also complete a runtime estimation to insure an accurate estimation for the connected load. Item Definition The Battery Test will force the UPS/iPCS to switch to battery power for 10 seconds.
  • Page 17 Smart PowerMaster Enterprise Client network device on Client List power event. Wake Conditions When selected, this option will enable the NPMCARD to send the UPS/iPCS Turn On WoL signal to the connected Smart PowerMaster Enterprise Clients computers when the UPS turns on.
  • Page 18 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [Envir] Following items can be displayed/configured through the Envir page. Note that Envir Tab only appears when an environmental sensor is connected to the NPMCARD. [Envir->Status] Display the basic information of the environmental sensor and contact closure inputs.
  • Page 19 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [Logs->Event Logs] Display the list of events and a brief description of each event along with the date and time stamp. Note: 1. The recordable events are listed under “System->Notifications->Event Action.” 2. The recorded time is using the 24-hour clock format. [Logs->Status Records] The status records display a list of records along with a date and time stamp.
  • Page 20 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [Logs->Maintenance] This page is used to select “Event Logs” and “Status Records” settings. The application provides information on how many events are recorded before it is full. Item Definition Event Logs Clear All Logs Clear the existing event logs.
  • Page 21 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->General->Time] Display the system date and time and allow users to set it manually or by using the NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Item Definition Displays the current date and time on the card status and time until the next Network Time Protocol (NTP) update.
  • Page 22 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->Security->Local Account] This page is used to configure the login account. Information Description Administrator has full access to read/write configuration settings. Administrator Note: The maximum length of both User Name and Password of Administrator is 15 characters.
  • Page 23 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->Security->RADIUS Configuration] After setting the proper RADIUS server, the Power Management Card can use user name and password set on the RADIUS server to login. Item Definition Server IP The IP address/domain of RADIUS server. Shared Secret The shared secret of RADIUS server.
  • Page 24 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->Network Service->TCP/IPv6] Display and configure the current IPv6 settings. Item Definition IPv6 Interface Displays the current IPv6 address. IPv6 Gateway Displays the current IPv6 gateway. IPv6 Configuration Access Set the IPv6 service to either Enable or Disable. Address Mode The IPv6 address is assigned through one of the following methods as Router Control...
  • Page 25 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->Network Service->SNMPv3 Service] Allow users to use a NMS and configure the appropriate SNMPv3 settings. Item Definition SNMPv3 Service Allow Access Set the SNMPv3 service to either Enable or Disable. SNMPv3 Access Control The name to identify SNMPv3 user.
  • Page 26 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->Network Service->Web Service] Select Enable to allow access to the HTTP or HTTPS Service and configures the TCP/IP port for them. Item Definition Access Enable the access to HTTP or HTTPS service. The HTTPS supports encryption algorithm list as follow: ...
  • Page 27 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->Network Service->FTP Service] Allow users to Enable/Disable the FTP server service and configure the TCP/IP port of the FTP server (21 by default). Item Definition Allow Access Enable the access to FTP server. The TCP/IP port of the FTP server (21 by default).
  • Page 28 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System [System->Notifications->SMTP Server] After setting the proper SMTP server, event notification email can be sent to recipients when specific events occur. Item Definition The service provider of e-mail account. There are two options: Service Provider General and Gmail.
  • Page 29 The last date the firmware was updated. MAC Address MAC address of the Network Power Management Card. Click “Save” to save the NPMCARD configuration file. The text file Save Configuration name will have a default format of YYYY_MM_DD_HHMM.txt. Use this function to restore a configuration that had been previously saved.

  • Page 30: Reset To Factory Default Setting / Recover From A Lost Password

    To reset the Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card to its factory default setting (including web log-in user name and password), please following these steps: NPMCARD 1. Remove the card from the UPS/iPCS without turning the UPS/ATS PDU off.

  • Page 31: Npmcard Firmware Upgrade

    - A. ethpmcafw_XXX.bin - B. ethpmcadata_XXX.bin Note: To ensure keeping NPMCARD firmware up to date, please visit Smart Power Systems website every 3 months to see if there is any updated firmware version available. Note: To update the NPMCARD firmware successfully, please check whether the connections to Port 20 and 21 in firewall are not blocked.

  • Page 32: Save And Restore Configuration Settings

    Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Save and Restore Configuration Settings Figure 5. Save/Restore Configuration in the main window. You can easily save and restore the device configuration to your local PC on the [System->About], as shown in Figure 5. To save the configuration file, click “Save”...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    SNMPv3: Verify the user profile configuration. 1. Ensure the trap types (SNMPv1/SNMPv3) and trap receiver are configured correctly. Unable to receive traps 2. Ensure the IP address of gateway is configured correctly if the NPMCARD and NMS are on a different network.

  • Page 34: Conformance Approvals

    Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Conformance Approvals FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation.

  • Page 35: Appendix 1: Ip Address Identification For Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card

    Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System Appendix 1: IP Address Identification for Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card Overview All devices on a computer network need to have an IP address. Each device’s IP address is unique. The same address cannot be used twice. In order to assign an IP address to the Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card, you must determine the range of the available IP addresses, and then choose an unused IP address to assign to the Network Power Management Card.
  • Page 36 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System 2. Select an IP Address for the Smart Power Systems Network Power Management Card Verify the IP Addresses for the computer and the Network Power Management Card belong to the same subnet. Refer to the above network information, the possible IP Address for the Network Power Management Card could be 192.168.20.* (* hereafter represents any number between 1 and 255).
  • Page 37 Smart Power Systems Network Power Management System 800-882-8285 | Fax 713-984-0841 support@smartpowersystems.com 7409 Railhead Ln. Houston, Texas 77086...

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