Eaton Powerware Environmental Rack Monitor User manual

Powerware Environmental Rack Monitor
User’s Guide
®

Class B EMC Statements
FCC Part 15
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
SReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
SIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
SConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
SConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ICES-003
This Class B Interference Causing Equipment meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
Powerware is a registered trademark of Eaton Electrical Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
ECopyright 2007 Eaton Corporation, Raleigh, NC, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Eaton Corporation.

Requesting a Declaration of Conformity
Units that are labeled with a CE mark comply with the following harmonized standards and EU directives:
SHarmonized Standards: EN 50091-1-1 and EN 50091-2; IEC 60950 Third Edition
SEU Directives: 73/23/EEC, Council Directive on equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
93/68/EEC, Amending Directive 73/23/EEC
89/336/EEC, Council Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility
92/31/EEC, Amending Directive 89/336/EEC relating to EMC
The EC Declaration of Conformity is available upon request for products with a CE mark. For copies of the EC
Declaration of Conformity, contact:
Eaton Power Quality Oy
Koskelontie 13
FIN-02920 Espoo
Finland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1.........................................................
Safety Warnings 2......................................................................
2 Installation 3..........................................................
ERM Installation 3......................................................................
3 Configuration 5........................................................
Configuration Through a Serial Port 5........................................................
Connect the ERM 5...................................................................
Configure the ERM 7..................................................................
Configure the System Group Parameters 11..................................................
Modify the Control Group Parameters 13....................................................
Modify the Parameter Group Parameters 15..................................................
Configure the Email Group Parameters 16....................................................
Set the TH-Module Configuration 18.......................................................
Configure the Access Control Table 19......................................................
Set Trap Receivers 20..................................................................
Complete ERM Configuration 21..........................................................
Configuration Through a Telnet Connection 22...................................................
Configuration Through a Web Browser 22......................................................
Connect the ERM 22...................................................................
Setup the IP Address 23................................................................
Configure through a Web Browser 23.......................................................
Initial Configuration 24.................................................................
4 ERM Management 26....................................................
ERM Home Page 26......................................................................
ERM Monitoring 26......................................................................
Comprehensive View 27................................................................
Detail Data 27.......................................................................
TH-Module-1 Setup 28.................................................................
TH-Module-2 Setup (optional) 28..........................................................
Rack Monitor Identification 29............................................................
Alarm Table 29.......................................................................

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ERM Management 29....................................................................
Date and Time 30.....................................................................
ERM Configuration 30..................................................................
ERM Control 31......................................................................
Access Control 31.....................................................................
Trap Receivers 32.....................................................................
Email Notification 33..................................................................
External Links 33.....................................................................
ERM History 34.........................................................................
History Log 34.......................................................................
Extended Log 35......................................................................
Sensor Events 36.....................................................................
ERM Events 37.......................................................................
Clear & Save Log Data 37...............................................................
5 Monitoring 39..........................................................
History Log Monitor 39....................................................................
Extended History Log Monitor 40.............................................................
6 Managing ERM via SNMP 41..............................................
SNMP Access Control Setting 41............................................................
SNMP Trap Receivers Setting 41.............................................................
Setup SNMP Manager Software 41..........................................................
Appendix 42...........................................................
ERM Panel Details 42.....................................................................
LED Description 43.......................................................................
Technical Specifications 44................................................................
DIPSwitchDescription 44.................................................................
Serial Cable Definition 45..................................................................
Straight-Through CAT5 Network Cable 45....................................................
PC Cable 45.........................................................................
Upgrading the ERM Firmware 46.............................................................
Updating ERM Firmware from Windows 46...................................................

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The Powerware®Environmental Rack Monitor (ERM) is designed to
remotely monitor the temperature, humidity, and status of two contact
devices via a standard Web browser, providing greater management
control and flexible monitoring.
To install the ERM on a network and change its default configuration,
you need a workstation running Microsoft®Windows®(9x, Me, NT4.0,
2000, XP or later). If your network dynamically configures IP address, all
you need is a workstation with a Web browser.
The ERM’s unique benefits include the following:
SHot-swappable TH-Module, simplifying installation by allowing you to
install the TH-Module safely without powering down the ERM.
SMonitoring of temperature and humidity information for any desired
environment to protect your critical equipment.
SMonitoring the status of two user-provided contact devices to protect
your critical equipment.
SConfiguration from HTTP Web browser or SNMP management
software.
SE-mail notification through SMTP (simple mail transport protocol) via
e-mail client software, a PCS (personal communication services)
phone, or alphanumeric pager when acceptable alarm limits are
exceeded or contact status changes.
SHistory log files (data and events) for recording temperature and
humidity problems. Changes in contact closure status are logged in
the ERM’s Event History Log.
For more detailed information that is not included in this manual, first
register your product at warranty.powerware.com, then visit our Web
site: www.powerware.com/rackmonitor. You can also download
firmware upgrades, the latest manuals, and other documentation.

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Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that you should follow during installation and
maintenance of the Environmental Rack Monitor. Please read all instructions before
operating the equipment and save this manual for future reference.
DANGER
All repairs and service should be performed by AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the ERM.
WARNING
STo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install the Environmental Rack Monitor in a
temperature and humidity controlled, indoor environment, free of conductive
contaminants. Ambient temperature must not exceed 40°C (104°F). Do not operate near
water or excessive humidity (95% maximum).
SRemove watches, rings, or other metal objects before installation or maintenance of the
Environmental Rack Monitor.
SBefore plugging the Environmental Rack Monitor power adapter in, verify that the rating
of the power source is matched with the rating of the power adapter.

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Chapter 2 Installation
ERM Installation
To install the Environmental Rack Monitor (ERM):
1. Connect the supplied straight-through CAT 5 network cable from
the ERM’s RJ-45 connector (labeled “TH-Module-1”) to the
TH-Module’s RJ-45 connector (labeled “010101”). See Figure 3 on
page 6.
NOTE If the supplied straight-through CAT5 network cable is not long enough for your
application, you may substitute a longer cable (not to exceed 20m/65.6 ft).
2. If applicable, connect external contact closure inputs to the screw
terminals on the TH-Module (see Figure 1 and Table 1).
NOTE Contact closure device 1 is connected between Pins 1 and 2. Device 2 is connected
between Pins 3 and 4 (as labeled to show device 1 and 2). Contact closure devices may be
normally open or normally closed.
Pin 1
Figure 1. TH-Module Screw Terminal

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Table 1. TH-Module Screw Terminal Pin Assignment
Pin Number Description Normally Open/
Normally Closed
1Contact 1 Return NC
2Contact 1 Signal Input NO
3Contact 2 Return NC
4Contact 2 Signal Input NO
3. Insert the detachable power cord into the ERM power inlet (labeled
“12 VDC”).
4. AttachthecableclamptotheERMasshowninFigure2.
Cable Clamp
Figure 2. Cable Clamp
5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
6. Continue to “Configuration” on page 5 to configure the ERM.

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Chapter 3 Configuration
Use the following procedures to access the Environmental Rack
Monitor’s (ERM’s) configuration menus through a serial port, Web
browser, or Telnet utility.
Configuration Through a Serial Port
Connect the ERM
To connect the ERM through a serial port:
1. Verify that both DIP switches on the ERM are set to the 0(off)
position (see Figure 3).
2. Connect the supplied serial cable to the RJ-45 connector (labeled
“TH-Module-2”) on the ERM.
3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the COM port on
the PC.
4. Connect an active Ethernet cable (supplied) to the network
connector on the ERM.