Data And Event Logging; Email; Syslog; Snmp - Network Technologies ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 Installation And Operation Manual

NTI SERVER ENVIRONMENT MONITORING SYSTEM

Data and Event Logging

The ENVIROMUX can log sensor readings, sensor alerts, alert handling, sensor connections/removals, and user
logins/logouts. The logs can be viewed at any time through the web interface (page 48). Additionally, as entries are generated,
they can be emailed or sent as SNMP traps. Entries can be deleted from the logs via the web interface. The maximum size of
each log is 1000 entries, listed in chronological order. Each log's behavior upon reaching this maximum size can be configured,
allowing the log to either wrap (overwrite oldest entries), stop logging, or clear and start over. The entire log can be downloaded
as a plain text file from the web interface at any time. Log entries can be removed individually, in groups, or all at once.

Email

The ENVIROMUX can access an outgoing SMTP server (authenticated or non-authenticated, with or without SSL
encryption) to send email. Outgoing mail may contain pre-formatted alert notifications or data log messages (samples on page 48
and 49). The user can configure what conditions cause emails to be sent. The ENVIROMUX's email address, as well as SMTP
server information and the email addresses to which emails are sent, can be configured on the Network Setup page through the
web interface (page 37). Up to 17 outgoing email addresses (112 characters maximum including commas) may be configured
(corresponding to the 16 user and 1 root email addresses).

Syslog

The ENVIROMUX can send alerts as SYSLOG messages when a sensor enters/leaves alert mode, and for all log
events. The destination for SYSLOG can be configured in each user profile (page 41). For a SYSLOG message to be sent, put a
checkmark in the "Syslog" box. Enter an IP address in the "Email address" box and click Apply.

SNMP

The ENVIROMUX can send alerts as SNMP traps when a sensor enters/leaves alert mode, and for all log events. Using
an SNMP MIB browser, a user can monitor all sensor statuses and system IP settings, as well as configure sensor thresholds,
sensor names, and the system name. Click on the checkbox for SNMP under contacts (page 41) for each user that should
receive SNMP messages. The SNMP agent supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2.
Note: The SNMP MIB file (sems-16-v1.xx.mib), for use with an SNMP MIB browser, can be found on the manual CD.
Click on the link to open the file, then save the file to your hard drive to use with the SNMP MIB browser.

External GSM Modem

An external GSM modem can be connected to allow the system to send alert notifications via SMS messages. When a
sensor crosses a threshold, an alert notification can be formatted to SMS message (see page 41) and the modem could transmit
the message to a pre-specified cellular number. The external modem can be supplied from an external power supply or from the
provided 12V.

Power-on/Reset Operation

On power-up, after going through its boot sequence, the ENVIROMUX will launch the monitoring application, load any
stored configuration values, and immediately identify and begin taking readings from any connected sensors. Alerts will be
reported using the configured alert methods, and data will be logged using the stored preferences. A user can log in at any time
after the system has launched the monitoring application (approximately 60 seconds after power is applied) to view and configure
properties of the system and its sensors.
FYI: The boot sequence can also be initiated manually using the Reset button. See page 64 for details.

Out-of-Box Operation

The operation of the unit directly out of the box is nearly identical to the Power-on/Reset operation. However, information
about the unit will only be able to be monitored and controlled through the RS232 port until valid network settings are assigned to
the device (see page 37). The RS232 provides only limited configuration options, pertaining mostly to Ethernet settings.
Alert notifications will only be able to be viewed through the front panel until network settings are configured.
SNMP alert notifications must be configured within the web interface (page 36) before these methods can be used. The network
settings must be compatible with the physical network to which the ENVIROMUX is attached. Once these configurations are
made, they will be saved in the unit, even if the ENVIROMUX is powered-OFF.

Expandability

Multiple ENVIROMUX units may be used together on one system, so as to increase the number of sensors the user can
have connected. Despite having multiple units, the user does not have to access the webpage of each ENVIROMUX individually.
Up to 4 units can be cascaded such that all of the data from each of the units can be displayed on a single format.
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