Panduit SmartZone EPA126 User manual

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SmartZone™ Gateway EPA126
User Manual
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SmartZone Gateway EPA126 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Remote Temperature and Humidity Sensing 7
PDU Monitoring 7
EPA126 Package 8
Front of Gateway EPA126 8
LEDs 8
Network 8
Status 8
Power 9
Buttons 9
Back of Gateway EPA126 9
Output Relays 10
Installation Requirements 11
Rack Mounting 11
Equipment Required 11
Before You Begin 11
Installation Warning Statements 11
Rack-Mount the EPA126 12
Initial Setup 13
Default Settings 13
Connecting to the Web Management Interface 13
Changing your PC's IP Address 13
Connecting to the SmartZone Gateway Web Management Interface 18
Initial Network Setup 20
Entering NMS Details 20
Entering Trap Receiver Details 20
Adding Users 21
Changing the Unit IP Address 22
HID Reader 23
HID 26 Bit Cards 24
HID Corporate 1000 Cards 25
Web Management Interface 27
Network Setup - Overview 27
Setup - IP Configuration 28
System Name 28
System Location 28
Contact Name 29
IP Address 29
Subnet Mask 29
Gateway 29
Config. Protocol 29

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Setup - HTTP 30
HSTS 31
HPKP 31
Setup - Certificates 32
Setup - SNMP NMS 33
NMS IP Address 33
Community String 33
NMS Access 33
Setup - SNMP Receivers 34
Receiver IP Address 34
Community String 34
Receive Traps 34
Setup - Modbus 35
Setup - Users 36
Username 36
Password 36
Level 36
Setup - Email Alerts 37
Setup - Events 38
Setup - Syslog Servers 38
Setup - Time Settings 39
Time Adjustments 40
Setup - Preferences 41
Setup – Restart 42
Restart Unit 42
Restart Now 42
Reset to Factory Defaults 42
Input Sensors – Configuration and Status 43
Status 43
Status Indicators 43
Input Sensors – Defaults 44
Calibration Offset 44
Hysteresis Value 44
Limits and Traps 44
Repeat Timer 45
Normal State 45
Trigger Type 45
Level 45
Normal to Non-Normal (Positive Edge) 46
Non-Normal to Normal (Negative Edge) 46
Input Sensors - Configure 46
Name 47
Type 47
Outputs – Status 48

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Control 48
Outputs – Configure 49
Outputs - Configure - Config 51
Input Selection 51
Invert 51
Logic Operator 52
Logical AND Inputs 52
Logical OR Inputs 52
Delay Timer On 52
Delay Timer Off 52
Final Invert 52
Access Control – Configure 53
ACU 53
Type 53
Name 53
Timeouts - Door Latch 53
Timeouts – Return to Standby 54
ACU In Use Trap 54
Access Code Length 54
Access Control – Codes 54
Name 55
Access Code 55
Applied To 55
Access Control – Override 55
Power – Configuration and Status 56
Power - Status 56
Status Indicators 56
Power Strips - Configure 57
Control Method 57
HTTP + SNMP 57
HTTP Only 58
SNMP Only 58
RS232 Only 58
Cycle Up/Down Delay 58
Repeat Timer (on Comms Failure) 58
Reboot Delay 58
Abort Cycle Delay 58
Power – Configure Menu 58
Circuit Name 59
RMS Volts 60
Repeat Timer 61
RMS Current 61
Total Power 61
PDU Outlets 61

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Power Strips – Control 61
Switching Individual Sockets 62
Switching an Entire Strip 62
EPAX18 Expansion Unit 64
Front of Gateway EPAX18 64
LEDs 64
Network 64
Status 64
Power 65
Installation 65
Gateway Web Management Interface PDU Display 67
Temperature Sensor Adapter Installation 69
New Installations 69
Existing Installations. 70
Fitting the Adapter In-line. 70
Troubleshooting 72
Resetting the SmartZone Gateway to Factory Default Settings 72
Problem: The NMS Cannot Poll the SmartZone Gateway Unit 72
Technical Support 73
Appendix A: Technical Details 74
Factory Default Settings 74
Operating Information 74
Appendix B: Hysteresis Demystified 75
Appendix C: Networking Reference 77
Reference 77
Communities 77
IP Addresses 77
Subnetting and Subnet Masks 78
Gateways 79
Appendix D: Pressure to Voltage Conversion 80
Appendix E: Encryption and Security 81

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Introduction
The SmartZone™ Gateway EPA126 is a compact device used to monitor and control up
to 6 PDUs and 12 multifunction inputs (temperature, humidity, voltage, and digital
inputs).
The unit comprises both an SNMP interface and a secure web-based interface for mon-
itoring and management.
Some of the main features of the EPA126 unit are:
lSecure web management and configuration interface.
lSNMP enabled.
l12 monitoring channels.
lMonitoring of up to 6 PDUs.
lOptional LCD Status module.
Remote Temperature and Humidity Sensing
The Gateway EPA126 has the capability to monitor temperature and humidity and raise
alarms or take action if a user-configured threshold is crossed.
PDU Monitoring
The EPA126, via intelligent PDUs, allows around-the-clock monitoring of the electrical
power environment of the rack.

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EPA126 Package
The standard EPA126 package contains a EPA126 unit with supporting hardware,
including a localized mains lead.
Front of Gateway EPA126
The following image shows the front panel of the EPA126 unit:
LEDs
LEDs can be found on the front of the EPA126 unit. Their purpose is described below.
Network
lLink (green): Embedded in RJ45 Ethernet connection. Illuminates when an Eth-
ernet link is established. Flashes with network activity.
lSpeed(amber): Illuminates when 100mbps connection is used.
Status
lCPU: Indicates system activity.
lAlarm: Indicates any alarm condition.

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Power
lOn: Illuminates when unit is powered.
lFeed B (amber): Illuminates when mains power is present to input Feed B.
lFeed A (amber): Illuminates when mains power is present to input Feed A.
Buttons
There are two buttons on the rear of the EPA126 unit:
lReset: Allows the user to reboot the unit.
lMode: The mode select switch is used to reset the unit to factory defaults. See the
section for details.
Back of Gateway EPA126
lPower Input B: Redundant mains or -48v DC voltage power feed.
lEarth: Grounding stud.
lOutput Relays: Connect up to four output devices (such as Front and Back Elec-
tronic Swing Handles, and more).
lSensor Ports 1 through 12: Connect up to 12 sensors (such as Temperature,
Humidity, Water, Door Contacts, and more).
lPDU Ports 1 through 6: Connect up to six power devices (such as Gateway-
Enabled Rack PDUs, Inline Meters, and Clamp Meters).
lAccess Ports: Connect up to two access and control devices (such as Keypads or
HID Card Readers). Must select one type (not mix and match).
lSerial Port: Attach optional devices (such as LCD Status Monitor Unit).
lNetwork Port: An RJ-45 port to connect Gateway to LAN/Network.

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lNotifications: Reset/Mode/Power/Status/Alarm notifications duplicated from the
Front Panel.
lPower Input A: Mains or -48v DC voltage.
Output Relays
Use the Output Relays to connect up to four output devices (such as Front and Back
Electronic Swing Handles, and more).The following diagram shows the output relays of
the EPA126 unit: