AKCP SP1+ Instruction manual

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SP1+ QuickStart Manual
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Introduction
In this manual we will talk about the general features of SP1+. We will not go into details
of sensor configuration or notification setup, as these are the same between any
member of the sensorProbe+ family such as SP2+ and SPX+. Please refer to the
manuals of these units for more information.
What is the SP1+?
The SP1+ is a compact monitoring device. It has a hard wired temperature sensor and a
dry contact. There is an RJ45 sensor port that supports connecting AKCP sensors.
Note that SP1+ doesn’t support a modem option.
SP1+ comes equipped with 1x intelligent sensor input and 1x dry contact digital I/O, a
hard-wired temperature sensor on 5ft cable, and PoE as standard. Connect any of
AKCP’s sensors, including cabinet thermal maps, and contactless current meter using
the sensor splitter interface box.
All SP1+ devices come with SNMPV3 support. Additional security features can be
unlocked such as support for IPV6, Radius and TACACS. Up to 80 virtual sensors
monitor third party devices via SNMP or Modbus TCP/IP.
Options
5VDC USB power - External USB power supply, used in combination with PoE as a
redundant power input.
Modbus RS485 - Convert the dry contact I/O input to Modbus RS485.
Mini Relay - Convert the dry contact I/O to a mini relay.
What’s the difference between the SP1+ and SP2+, SPX+?
The SP2+ has 4 sensor ports for connecting any compatible AKCP sensor.
SP1+ is similar to SP2+ but only with one sensor port and no modem option.
The SPX+ supports expansion modules and has a modular design allowing you to
choose your own configuration.

Dual Power Inputs
SP1+ can be powered with dual inputs. PoE comes as standard, and an additional AC
or DC source can provide primary power with PoE providing backup power.
Or, in the absence of PoE dual inputs are available through our external DC-DC
conversion box.

LED information for SP1+ units
1st LED (near power LED): status of Dry Contact
2nd LED: status of Embedded Temperature Sensor
3rd LED: status of the RJ45 sensor plugged in
The Power/Ethernet LED will become red if there’s no network connection, and
blinking green (according to LAN activity) when the connection is normal.
For Sensor LEDs (green):
Off = offline
On = online and normal
Slow blinking = Warning status
Fast blinking = Critical or Error status
LED behavior for Reset button:
- 0 .. 3 seconds: Broadcast IP address and show it on connected LCD sensors
LEDs unchanged.
- 3 .. 7 seconds: Reboot device
Dry Contact LED fast blinking, Sensor Port 1 and Temperature Sensor LEDs also
blinking fast.

- 7 .. 12 seconds: Reset password
Dry Contact LED fast blinking, Sensor Port 1 and Temperature Sensor LEDs
blinking slow.
- 12 .. 17 seconds: Reset database
Dry Contact LED fast blinking, Sensor Port 1 and Temperature Sensor LEDs
blinking much slower, then after releasing Reset button: Sensor Port 1 and
Temperature Sensor LEDs alternately blinking.
- 17 .. 22 seconds: Factory reset
Dry Contact LED fast blinking, Sensor Port 1 and Temperature Sensor LEDs 2x
fast blink, then after releasing Reset button: Sensor Port 1 and Temperature
Sensor LEDs alternately blinking.
- 22 .. 25 seconds: Reset IP address
Dry Contact LED fast blinking, Sensor Port 1 and Temperature Sensor LEDs
slow blinking.

Reset button functions for SP1+ units
There are specific commands you can send to the unit by holding the Reset button for a
specified amount of time.
You’ll have to use something sharp, such as a straightened paperclip to be able to press
Reset.
Commands:
Time to
hold
Action
< 3 sec
Speak/show IP and broadcast its info (display on LCD sensor too, if
connected)
3..7 sec
Reboot (reset CPU)
7..12 sec
Web UI password reset
12..17 sec
Clear the sensor, notification and access DBs, logs
Serial flash erase (DB erase without factory reset, the system
configuration is kept)
17..22 sec
Reset to factory defaults (serial flash erase + config erase)
22..25 sec
Reset device IP address to default (192.168.0.100) with DHCP enabled
> 25 sec
No action (useful when the button was pressed by mistake)
Note: The LEDs behavior for Reset button pressing can be found in the “LED
information for SP1+ units” section above.

Setting up the unit’s IP address
Very Important Note: The unit’s shipped with DHCP enabled.
If there are no DHCP server on the network, the unit will revert to the default IP address
of 192.168.0.100
Note: In some cases your computer might not be able to connect to this default IP
address. In this situation you either need to:
a) add this IP to your computer’s routing table or
b) add a secondary IP address to the LAN card to allow access to the unit.
Ensure the following items are available to you before starting:
- RJ45 CAT5 crossover cable with RJ45 male connection
- A PC with Ethernet card or LAN socket, logged in with Administrator rights
1) Connect the unit via the Ethernet port of the unit to your computer's LAN or Ethernet
port with a CAT5 crossover cable.
2) Open a web browser and type the default IP address, hit enter.
You’ll be presented by the Summary page.
Go to the System/Network page to change the network settings.
Once you have assigned the new IP address use the “ping” command to test the unit’s
reply.

Cloud connection
SP1+ units will automatically attempt to contact AKCP cloud services, if there is a
working internet connection.
This includes, but not limited to:
● Automatic unlock and device activation
● Automatic license code download (for licensed features)
● Automatic connection to Cloud APS (optional feature)
Important notes: if there is no internet access:
1) The device cannot automatically unlock itself. You will need to enter an offline
activation code.
2) The device cannot receive license codes automatically. You will need to manually
enter license codes.
3) Cloud APS connection is not possible.
The feature of Cloud APS connection will be explained in a separate manual.

Technical specifications

Please contact [email protected] if you have any further technical questions or
problems.
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