Knurr RMS compact User manual

RMS compact
User Manual
(Version 1.0.9)

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Conventions Used In This Guide
This guide uses these conventions:
Bold italic print, as shown in this example, indicates field names, menu items, or values in the RMS compact software agent.
Bold print, as shown in this example, indicates filenames, directories, or items that you must type exactly as they appear.
Italic print words or letters in braces { } indicate values that you must supply. For example: {drive}:\setup
Italic print words or letters in brackets < > indicate keys to press. If two keys are separated by a +plus symbol, then the first key should be
pressed and held down while pressing the second key. For example: <alt+enter>.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Notes contrast from the text to emphasise their importance.
Warning! :
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: These messages alert you to specific procedures or practices; serious consequences may result including injury if
you disregard them.
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Knürr AG
Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

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Table of Contents
Conventions Used In This Guide ............................................................. 2
Introduction................................................................................................ 5
Types of Sensors................................................................................... 5
RMS compact Package ............................................................................. 6
RMS compact Package Contents.......................................................... 6
The RMS compact Unit.......................................................................... 6
Software................................................................................................. 9
Configuration Cable............................................................................... 9
Power Supply......................................................................................... 9
System Requirements............................................................................. 10
Installation................................................................................................ 11
Fitting into the 19” rack........................................................................ 11
Using the 1U frontplate adapter........................................................ 11
Without the 1U adapter..................................................................... 12
Cable Management.............................................................................. 13
Preparing to Configure......................................................................... 13
Verify RMS compact Operation......................................................... 14
Configuration........................................................................................... 15
Serial Port Configuration...................................................................... 15
Main Menu ........................................................................................ 15
Network Configuration Group............................................................ 15
Net Access Configuration ................................................................. 16
Telnet Configuration.......................................................................... 16
Pass-thru port parameters................................................................ 16
NMS Configuration............................................................................ 17
Trap Host Configuration.................................................................... 17
Temperature and Humidity Configuration......................................... 18
Temperature Configuration............................................................... 18
Humidity Configuration...................................................................... 19
Centigrade or Fahrenheit?................................................................ 20
Contact Closure (digital input) Configuration.................................... 20
Shutdown Targets............................................................................. 22
Reset to Default Settings.................................................................. 23
Set Output and Boolean Settings...................................................... 23
Setting up Boolean Logic Values...................................................... 24
To Save and Exit............................................................................... 26
Configuration using an Internet Browser.............................................. 28
Main Status Page.............................................................................. 28
Input Status....................................................................................... 29
Output Status.................................................................................... 30
Network Setup................................................................................... 30
Configuration using the RMS compact Programmer Software ............ 31
System Requirements.......................................................................... 31
Installation............................................................................................ 31
Configuration ....................................................................................... 32
Configure Unit Menu............................................................................ 33
The Show Configuration screen........................................................ 33
The ‘File’ Menu.................................................................................. 38
Setup Menu....................................................................................... 39
Configure Actions.............................................................................. 39

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The Control Menu ............................................................................. 44
Appendix A: Using the Temperature Hysteresis Function .................. 46
How it Works........................................................................................ 46
Setup ................................................................................................... 46
Enable Temperature monitoring & set thresholds............................. 46
Setup logic........................................................................................ 47
Appendix B............................................................................................... 49
Sensor Details ..................................................................................... 49
Digital Input sensors ......................................................................... 49
Analogue Input Sensors.................................................................... 50
Appendix C: Serial/TFTP Firmware Upgrades ...................................... 53
Install ................................................................................................... 53
Run SerialTFTP................................................................................... 53
TFTP Upgrade..................................................................................... 53
Serial Upgrade..................................................................................... 54
Appendix C............................................................................................... 55
Reference ............................................................................................ 55
Communities..................................................................................... 55
IP Addresses..................................................................................... 55
Subnetting and Subnet Masks.......................................................... 55
Gateways.......................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 56
Appendix D: Configuring the NMS......................................................... 57
General Network Management Stations........................................... 57
RMS Compact Common Setup Error Checklist.................................... 58
Serial Communications Setup ............................................................. 58
Network Communication...................................................................... 58
SNMP communication ......................................................................... 58
Placing a Technical Support Call........................................................... 59
Reference Worksheet.............................................................................. 61
Appendix E: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 62

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Introduction
RMS compact is a hardware adapter that enables monitoring of the micro-environment of the rack. This
Ethernet-compatible network adapter uses networking protocols, such as SNMP, TCP/IP, Web and Telnet to
bring the non-networked components of the rack within view and control of the system manager.
RMS compact remotely monitors up to eight digital inputs and includes two analogue ports for temperature and
humidity sensing. It also includes three power switching outputs. It polls the monitored devices for status
information and this information is then ‘translated’ into SNMP and provided back to the network management
station via the in-built Ethernet link.
The output capabilities of the RMS compact allows it to take actions given a pre-defined set of input conditions –
e.g. if a fan failure is reported, and the temperature rises above a certain level, the an additional set of fans
could be activated.
RMS compact is a highly compact and cost effective solution to the difficulties posed by the rack environment,
where space is at a premium. What’s more, it deploys off the shelf without the need for specialist installation
skills and after the initial set-up, the password protected web browser interface can be used for remote
configuration.
Types of Sensors
A number of different types of sensors can be monitored by the RMS compact, some examples are:
•Temperature
•Humidity
•Smoke
•Shock
•Door Contact
Further sensors available on request
Note :
Note :Note :
Note : Maximum cable length for each type of sensor is 50 metres
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: It is not possible to use the vowel mutations “Umlaut” and "ß" for any of the text fields in the RMS
compact at present

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RMS compact Package
The standard RMS compact package contains an RMS-Compact Unit with supporting hardware and software.
RMS compact Package Contents
The components of your package are:
RMS compact Unit
RMS compact Support software CD-ROM (containing MIB file Viewer/Programmer, manual etc.)
Power Supply
Configuration Cable (DB9 Female to Female Null Modem)
The RMS compact Unit
The following photographs show the RMS compact front and rear panels:
Figure 1 RMS compact Front
LED’s
There are four LED’s on the front of the RMS Compact, their function is described below:
Status: Green when in normal operating mode, Red if an internal fault has occured
Alarm: Yellow if an input alarm condition is present
RS232: Flashes green when data passing through RS232 port
TCP/IP: Flashes green indicating network traffic.
Manual Reset Switch: The unit can be manually reset by pushing a narrow object such as a small
screwdriver through the hole in the front of the unit, to activate the reset switch.
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The rear of the RMS compact unit houses all connection points to inputs and output, as follows
12 volts DC In: Power in.
Warning!: USE POWER SUPPLY SUPPLIED WITH THE RMS COMPACT UNIT ONLY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY BE
DANGEROUS AND WILL AFFECT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS.
Configuration DIP switch - To set the device into configuration mode, and to configure for serial
firmware upgrade.
10baseT Ethernet Network connection: For connection to a 10Mb/s ethernet LAN via UTP.
RS232 Connection: For serial configuration and serial firmware upgrades.
Temperature & Humidity 1: For connection of Temperature & humidity sensor.
Temperature & Humidity 2: For connection of Temperature & humidity sensor.
Digital Alarm Inputs: For connection of digital (i.e. voltage free), contact alarms. The picture below
illustrates how each digital input should be wired:
Warning!: CONNECT ONLY VOLT FREE ALARM SIGNALS TO THE DIGITAL ALARM INPUTS OF THE RMS
COMPACT. CONNECTION OF ANYTHING OTHER THAN A VOLT FREE SIGNAL MAY DAMAGE THE RMS
COMPACT AND INVALIDATE YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY
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Figure 3: Digital Input Connections
Figure 4: Input Pin configuration
As we can see, there are 8 possible digital inputs available. These inputs are split into of 4 poles per
input, as follows:
Signal + : Volt free contact connection
Signal - : The common connection for voltage free contact
Common: The common connection for a +12volt input
+12Volts: Input Connection for an alarm at +12volts
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: The maximum load for the 12v output should not exceed 200mA – should this load be exceeded, then an
internal fuse will be blown. This fuse should only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Relay Output Connections: For connection of external devices (such as fans etc)
The output relay connections are wired as follows:
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Figure 5: Output Relay Pin configuration
There are three physical relay outputs on the RMS Compact, all of which are wired in a Normally Open (NO)
configuration. These relays are capable of switching mains voltage at a current of up to 5A (230 VAC, 30VDC)
each.
Software
The software shipped with RMS compact is on CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains the RMS compact MIB file, the
Viewer/Programmer software, along with this manual and any other relevant tools (such as Terraterm Pro
terminal emulation software and SerialTFTP firmware upgrade program). The MIB will need to be compiled into
your NMS database.
Configuration Cable
Your package contains a configuration cable (DB9 female-to-female Null Modem). Use this cable to connect the
RMS compact serial port and a dumb terminal or PC for configuration. When you configure the RMS compact,
be sure to set the DIPswitch to the proper setting see the Installation section in this manual. Any dumb terminal
or terminal emulation package, such as Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT HyperTerminal will work fine, providing it
is capable of running at up to 38400 baud.
Power Supply
The type of power supply offered is:
Power Supply Type Input Output
Plug Top 230 VAC, 50 Hz 12 VDC, 500mA
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3
Com NO Com NO Com NO
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3

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System Requirements
RMS compact requires a terminal or terminal program for configuration and a network connection with an NMS
or supplied Viewer/Programmer software for operation. The following is a description of all required components
and a list of the most widely used NMSs.
•The components of your standard RMS compact package
•Connection to an 10baseT Ethernet network
•An SNMP-based management station
•A dumb terminal or a PC with an emulation package capable of running at 38400 baud, to configure the
RMS compact SNMP Agent, e.g. Windows 95/98/NT HyperTerminal or supplied Terraterm software
•An RS232 communication port on your PC or terminal
•Network identification values for the RMS compact :
IP Address
Net Mask
IP Addresses for the NMS
Definitions of Communities
IP Address of the Gateway/Router on the same segment as the RMS compact

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Installation
Fitting into the 19” rack
There are two ways of mounting RMS compact into a 19” rack system. These are explained below:
Using the 1U frontplate adapter
•Unpack the RMS compact from its packaging.
•Attach the 1U frontplate to the RMS compact as follows:
1. Remove the 3 fixing screws from the front of the top of the RMS compact
2. Slide the 19” adapter plate over the front of the unit, and replace the fixing screws. The diagram below
shows the position of these screws:
Figure 6: Mounting the 19" Adapter frontplate
and bolt into the 19” racking. The following diagrams shows how this is done:
Figure 7: RMS Compact with 19" front plate, rack mounted (Front View)
Fixing Screw
Fixing Screw
Fixing Screw
Fixing Bolts

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Figure 8: RMS Compact with 19" front plate, rack mounted (Top View)
Without the 1U adapter
It is also possible to mount the RMS compact in a rack without the 1U frontplate, using the supplied adapter
bracket.
The following figure shows how the mounting plate is fixed to the unit:
Figure 9: Attaching the mounting plate

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The figures below show an example of where the RMS compact could be mounted
Figure 10: RMS compact mounted without 19" Front plate
Cable Management
The RMS compact has a cable management tray attached to the casing of the unit. This enables the user to
route and attach cables to prevent any accidental disconnection.
Preparing to Configure
For configuration, connect the RMS compact temporarily to a PC with a terminal emulation package such as
Terraterm, (contained on the RMS compact Cdrom), or to a dumb terminal capable of communicating at 38400
baud. The following steps guide you in connecting the RMS compact to the network and UPS.
1. Adjust the DIPswitches on the RMS compact for Configuration. Switch 1 down (ON); switch 2 up (OFF).
2. Temporarily, connect the RMS compact adapter to a dumb terminal or to a PC with the terminal emulation
package.
a) Using the supplied configuration cable, connect one end of the cable into a dedicated RS-232 serial
port on the configuration PC.
b) Connect the other end to serial port 1 on the RMS compact.
4. Configure the communications settings.
Use the following settings to configure the dumb terminal or PC.
Baud rate Æ9600 Flow Control ÆNone
Data bits Æ8 Handshaking ÆNone
Stop bit Æ1 Terminal Type:ÆANSI (VT100)
Parity ÆNone Local Echo ÆOff
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5. Press OK if you have the Windows Communications screen or accept your communication settings in
the terminal emulation package. The terminal is now configured to communicate with the RMS
compact adapter.
6. Connect the power supply with the 12VDC connector to the RMS compact adapter’s power input.
Connect the other end of the power supply input cable to a UPS supplied power socket or power
distribution unit. The adapter should display the introductory screen on your terminal.
7. You are now ready to configure the RMS compact adapter. Refer to the Configuration section for a
detailed discussion.
8. Once configuration is complete, turn DIPswitch 1 on the RMS compact from the DOWN (ON) position
to the UP (OFF) position.
9. Disconnect the configuration cable from the RMS compact adapter and the dumb terminal or PC. Store
this cable for future use.
10. Disconnect the RMS compact adapter from the PC or terminal and from the power supply.
11. DIPswitch 1 is still set to OFF (UP) position.
12. Place the RMS compact in the rack, and connect up all required sensors to the relevant connectors on
the RMS compact, along with any reauired output connections and Network cable (see the RMS
compact Package section of this manual for details)
13. Connect the RMS compact to the Ethernet cable.
14. Re-insert the power jack into the RMS compact ’s power connection.
Verify RMS compact Operation
15. After you complete all configuration settings and connect the RMS compact to the network, check that
the STATUS led is lit, and is GREEN
LED Status After Power Up
A. The STATUS led should be permanently ON and in a GREEN state.
B. The TCP/IP led should start flashing intermittently.
C. If any input alarm conditions have been previously set, then the ALARM led may be YELLOW
II. PING the RMS compact.Issue a PING command from the NMS (Network Management Station).
A. If you do not get a response, check the RMS compact ’s network connection and IP address.
B. Test the adapter with an NMS. Perform a “GET” and a “SET.” (assuming an NMS is to be
used, if this is not the case, then test for communication by using the RMS compact
Viewer/Programmer software (see the section of the manual called Configuration using the
RMS compact Programmer Software in this manual for instructions on how to do this)
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: The RMS compact MIB file, (contained on the accompanying CD-ROM), must be compiled into the NMS
before this can be done – instructions on how to do this will vary depending upon the type of NMS being
used, please refer to the NMS documentation for further information
C. If the GET or SET commands fail, check the RMS compact access controls. The manager
must have read permission to execute a GET command successfully and read/write
permission to execute a SET command successfully.

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Configuration
Serial Port Configuration
You are now ready to configure the RMS compact to work on your network. RMS compact is temporarily
connected to a PC with a terminal emulation package or to a dumb terminal.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Refer to the Installation section for the proper setting of the hardware adapter, and for terminal program
settings prior to configuring the device.
Main Menu
From the main menu you can select to change the Network Configuration, i.e. enter the IP address, Gateway
address, and MIB system group; you can set the access controls of SNMP communities; set the NMS and trap
receiver configuration; configure temperature and humidity; configure contact closure setup, set output settings
and save the new values and exit the program.
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
1. Network Configuration
2. Net Access Configuration
3. NMS Configuration
4. Trap Host Configuration
5. Temp & Humidity Configuration
6. Contact Closure Configuration
7. Shutdown Targets Configuration
8. Restore Default Settings
9. Set Output and Boolean Settings
10. Exit Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit): Figure 11 Main Menu
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: When configuration is complete, changes must be saved to take effect, by selecting ‘Exit Setup’
followed by ‘2’ to save.
To select any option on the Main Menu, enter the number of the option you want at the Choose at the Enter
choice (ESC to exit): prompt. The program displays the desired screen.
Network Configuration Group
To set the IP address, Gateway address, subnet mask, and other system configurations, type 1 at the prompt.
The following screen displays:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
IP Address: 1.1.222.222
Net Mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Agent Location: <No sysLocation Set>
HTTP: enabled
HTTP username: admin
HTTP password: knuerr
Card Host Name: RMSC
Boot Type: DHCP
1. Change IP Address
2. Change Net Mask
3. Change Gateway
4. Change Agent Location
5. Change HTTP User Name
6. Change HTTP User Password
7. [en/dis]able HTTP daemon
8. Change Card Host Name
9. Change Boot Type
10. Exit Network Setup
Figure 12 Network Configuration Group
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: The minimum requirement to operate RMS compact is to set the IP address (or have DHCP/BootP set
one), and to enter an NMS into the NMS table.

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Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Invalid Addresses in the Trap Host table may cause problems with traps not being sent, SNMP SET
commands not working etc.
To enter values, enter the number of the option, Press <enter>. Enter your new value after the prompt
If you want to return to the Main Menu, press 10 and press <enter>.
For more information on IP addresses and net masks, see the Reference section of the Appendix C in this
manual.
Enabling Web Browser Access
To enable access for configuration and monitoring via a Web browser using HTTP, the user must enable HTTP
access in this menu. They must also assign a user name and password.
DHCP/BootP Setup
To enable the RMS compact to have an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP or BootP server, select
option 9 Change boot type and set for either DHCP or BootP operation. The Card Host Name field, is the
information that will be displayed on the DHCP server to identify the RMS compact unit.
Net Access Configuration
This section configures the Telnet and passthrough options for the RMS compact :
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
1. Telnet Configuration
2. Serial Port 1 Configuration for pass-thru
3. Exit Net Access Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 13 Net Access Configuration Group
Telnet Configuration
Selecting option 1 in the above menu will display the following sub-menu:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
Telnet: enabled
password:
inactivity timeout: 30 seconds
passthru port: disabled
passthru terminator: 0
1. [en/dis] Telnet Access
2. Set Telnet Access Password
3. Set Telnet Inactivity Timeout
4. Set Pass-thru Port
5. Set Pass-thru Terminator
6. Exit Telnet Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 14 Telnet Configuration screen
This menu is used to enable/disable Telnet access to the RMS Compact, also to set a Telnet username and
password. The RMS compact also has the ability to make a ‘passthrough’ connection to a device attached to
the serial port – this section sets the serial port to be used for this purpose.
Pass-thru port parameters
Option 2 in the Net Access menu deals with the actual configuration details of the serial port when used in
passthrough mode (see above). Selecting option 2, will display the following menu:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup

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Current Settings for Port 1
Baud Rate: 9600
Parity: NONE
Data Size: 8 bits
Stop Bits: 1 bits
1. Set baud rate
2. Set parity
3. Set data size
4. Set stop bits
5. Exit Serial Port Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 15 Serial Port pass-thru Configuration screen
NMS Configuration
The following screen displays a column of four Network Manager IP addresses with their access permission and
SNMP community string. Use this screen to specify which managers have access to the RMS compact agent,
the community names, and what type of access the IP managers have–read only or read and write.
Entry IP Address Community String Access
1 001.001.020.023 public rw
2 000.000.000.000 ro
3 000.000.000.000 ro
4 000.000.000.000 ro
Select Table entry to change (ESC to exit):
Figure 16 NMS Configuration
To set access for an NMS:
Enter the number of the column from 1through 4and return, then select the parameter that requires configuring
from the list as below
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: All required RMS compact Viewer/Programmer Stations and NMS IP addresses MUST be defined in the
NMS configuration table, also, it is advised that the community string be entered in lower case.
IP Address: 1.1.14.17
Community String: public
Access: READ/WRITE
1. Change NMS IP Address
2. Change NMS Community String
3. Change NMS Access Privileges
4. Exit NMS Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 17 NMS Parameters
The Community String setting is public by default , this parameter works like a type of snmp password. This
parameter can be changed, but this change must also be reflected at the NMS and RMS compact
Viewer/Programmer.
The top of the screen reflects your changes:
To return to the Main Menu, type 4and press <enter>.
Trap Host Configuration
Use this screen to determine which IP managers receive TRAPs (alarm messages) from your RMS compact.
This screen permits you to send TRAPs about your UPS to up to ten IP addresses (managers). To access the
trap setting screen, type 4from the Main Menu. The following screen displays:
Entry IP Address Community String Trap Ctl Auth
1 001.001.020.23 public yes yes
2 001.001.014.015 public yes yes
3 000.000.000.000 no no

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4 000.000.000.000 no no
5 000.000.000.000 no no
6 000.000.000.000 no no
7 000.000.000.000 no no
8 000.000.000.000 no no
9 000.000.000.000 no no
10 000.000.000.000 no no
Select Table entry to change (ESC to exit):
Figure 18 Trap Receivers
To set TRAPs, at the prompt type the entry number to be edited and <enter>. The following screen will be
displayed:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
IP Address: 1.1.124.124
Community String: public
Flag 1: YES
Flag 2: YES
1. Change Trap Host IP Address
2. Change Trap Host Community String
3. Change Control Trap Flag
4. Change Enable Trap Flag
5. Exit Trap Host Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 19 Trap Host information
Enter the number for the parameter that is to be edited and <enter>.
The Control Trap flag, enables/disables sending of traps to this address. The Enable trap flag, enables trap
authentication for this NMS address.
The top of the screen reflects your changes:
To return to the Main Menu, type 5at the prompt and press <enter>.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Please ensure that only valid Trap Receiver IP addresses are entered into the Trap Host table
within the RMS compact.Adding invalid trap receiver addresses may result in the RMS
compact being unreachable across the network
Temperature and Humidity Configuration
To set Temperature & Humidity thresholds and other values, select 5 at the main menu (please note that an
additional optional temperature & Humidity sensor is required for this). The following menu should be displayed:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
1. Change Temperature 1 Settings
2. Change Humidity 1 Settings
3. Change Temperature 2 Settings
4. Change Humidity 2 Settings
5. Select Centigrade or Fahrenheit
6. Exit Enviromental Inputs Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 20 Temperature and Humidity Configuration
Temperature Configuration
Option 1 in this menu sets the temperature parameters for temperature sensor 1, and displays the following
menu:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
Temp Monitor Enabled: YES
Temp Name: Temperature 1
Temp Offset: 0.0
Temperature units: Centigrade
1. Change Temperature Monitoring Flag

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2. Change Temperature Name
3. Change Temperature Offset
4. Change Temperature Limits
5. Change Temperature OFF to ON Traps Setup
6. Change Temperature OFF to ON Traps Repeat Timers
7. Change Temperature ON to OFF Traps Setup
8. Change Temperature ON to OFF Traps Repeat Timers
9. Exit Temperature Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 21 Temperature parameter Configuration
This menu enables the user to ENABLE/DISABLE temperature monitoring, change the TEXT descriptor of the
alarm, set OFFSETS, select THRESHOLD limits (this includes limits for the warning traps to indicate that a
temperature is nearing its threshold), and also to set TRAP REPEAT TIMERS.
Note
NoteNote
Note: The Minimum Setting for a Trap Repeat Timer is 30 seconds.
This option should display the following menu:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
Temperature Lower Control Limit: -20.0
Temperature Lower Warning Limit: -20.0
Temperature Upper Warning Limit: 35.0
Temperature Upper Control Limit: 40.0
1. Change Lower Control Limit
2. Change Lower Warning Limit
3. Change Upper Warning Limit
4. Change Upper Control Limit
5. Exit Limits Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 22 Temperature threshold Limits Configuration
Also, in the Temperature Parameter screen, the user is able to enable traps for off to on transitions and on to off
transitions, as well as setting timers for repeat traps if required.
The same options are available for Temperature 2 (the second temperature sensor port).
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: If a Temperature only sensor is being used (i.e. no humidity), then the humidity monitoring must me
MANUALLY DISABLED, in order to prevent an error reading from the RMS Compact.
Humidity Configuration
Selecting the change Humidity 1 Settings option in the main temp/humidity menu should display the following
menu:
Knuerr RMS Compact ver 0.1.14
Embedded Agent Setup by Sinetica
Humidity Monitor Enabled: YES
Humidty Name: Feuchte Abluft
Humidity Offset: 0.0
Sensor Type: ROHS COMPLIANT
1. Change Humidity Monitoring Flag
2. Change Humidity Name
3. Change Humidity Offset
4. Change Humidity Limits
5. Change Humidity OFF to ON Traps Setup
6. Change Humidity OFF to ON Traps Repeat Timers
7. Change Humidity ON to OFF Traps Setup
8. Change Humidity ON to OFF Traps Repeat Timers
9. Select Humidity Sensor Type

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10. Exit Humidity Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 23 Humidity Parameter Configuration
This menu enables the user to enable/disable humidity monitoring, change the name of the sensor input, set
offsets, and select threshold limits (this includes limits for the warning traps to indicate that the humidity reading
is nearing its threshold). The user is also able to enable traps for off to on transitions and on to off transitions, as
well as setting timers for repeat traps if required.
Note:
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Note: The Select Sensor Type option gives the option to select between either ROHS COMPLIANT sensors or
NON-ROHS COMPLIANT sensors. The reason for this, is that the the former, non-ROHS compliant
sensors have slightly different hardware to the rohs compliant units, and will therefore give erroneous
readings if this field is not set correctly
Centigrade or Fahrenheit?
Option 5 in the main Temperature & Humidity menu, enables the user to select the units of temperature
preferred, i.e. degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
Contact Closure (digital input) Configuration
To set up the parameters for the contact closure (volt free) inputs, select 6 at the main menu. The following
menu should be displayed:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
1. Change Contact Names
2. Change Contact Normal States
3. Change Contact Input Type
4. Change Contact OFF to ON Trap Setup
5. Change Contact OFF to ON Trap Repeat Timers
6. Change Contact ON to OFF Trap Setup
7. Change Contact ON to OFF Trap Repeat Timers
8. Exit Contact Closure Setup
Enter choice (ESC to exit):
Figure 24 Contact Closure Configuration
This menu enables the user set text descriptors for each contact input, as well as set the normal state for each
input (i.e. normally open/closed), and also to set the trap generation parameters for each of the contacts. The
user is able to specify when traps are generated – when the contact goes from OFF to ON, as well as when
going from ON to OFF. You are also able to set an option to repeat the sending of each trap, and also to set
how often the repeat trap is sent (assuming the alarm state is still present).
The other option in the Contact Closure configuration menu is Contact Closure Input Type. This refers to the
method by which an alarm condition is triggered. Selecting this option will display the following menu:
Knuerr RMS compact version X.X.X
Embedded Agent Setup
Contact 1 : LEVEL
Contact 2 : LEVEL
Contact 3 : LEVEL
Contact 4 : LEVEL
Contact 5 : LEVEL
Contact 6 : LEVEL
Contact 7 : LEVEL
Contact 8 : LEVEL
1. Change Contact 1 Input Type
2. Change Contact 2 Input Type
3. Change Contact 3 Input Type
4. Change Contact 4 Input Type
5. Change Contact 5 Input Type
6. Change Contact 6 Input Type
7. Change Contact 7 Input Type
8. Change Contact 8 Input Type