Upsite EMS 200 User manual

EMS 200TM: Front Connections, Silence/Reset Button, and LED
1-Wire Sensor Connections
Plug in your temperature and temperature/humidity sensors. They click into place in the
sensor ports on the front of the unit.
Power Connection
The EMS 200TM is powered through its mini USB port. Using the included cable, plug the
mini end of the USB cable into the power jack on the EMS 200TM. Plug the enclosed USB wall
charger into a standard wall outlet and plug the UBS cable into it. The EMS 200TM can also be
powered by a USB connection on a server or another computer—just be sure the computer
is plugged into a wall outlet, preferably one protected by a UPS.
Network Connection
Plug the network cable into an available network port and then into the network connection
on the EMS 200TM.
Status LED
There are a variety of alarm and alert patterns and colors programmed for the EMS 200’s
LED. Use the following chart to determine which alarms are active.
Blink Pattern Pattern Description Status Description
Solid Green Normal status— no alarms are present
Light Blue / Dark Blue Alarm— Leak detection cable break
Light Blue / Off Alarm— A leak has been detected
Red / Off Alarm— Temperature
Red / Dark Blue Alarm— Humidity
Magenta / Off Alarm— Digital input
Yellow / Off No Network Connection
Yellow / Magenta Debug connection is active
Yellow / Light Blue Configuration mode is active
White / Off Unit is booting*
Red / Green / Blue / Magenta Firmware update is executing*
Red / Magenta Call Upsite— the EMS 200TM has an internal error
*Do not access or configure the EMS 200TM while these alerts are active.
Alarm Silence/Reset Button
If the audible alarm is active, push this button to silence it. Use the web interface or LED to
determine the alarm condition. Advanced functions are also assigned to this button—consult
the EMS 200TM Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
EMS 200TM: Rear Connections and Configuration Button
Digital Inputs
The EMS 200TM can monitor eight digital inputs, each of which connects to the EMS 200TM
through a 2-wire connection on the back of the unit. When you’re looking at the back of the
unit, note that input 1 is on the right side of the terminal blocks and input 8 is on the left side
of the terminal blocks.
To connect your digital inputs to the EMS 200TM, loosen the screws on the appropriate slots
on the terminal block connector and insert the two wires from your digital input—one in
each slot. Tighten the screws to secure the connections.
Leak Detection Sensing Cable
Since leak detection sensing cable cannot connect directly to a controller, leader cable is
used to connect leak detection cable to the EMS 200TM.
1. Remove the 4-pin terminal block connector from the back of the unit.
2. Insert the four stripped wires of the leader cable into the
appropriate slots in the terminal block connector—from left to
right: white, black, green, and red. Tighten the screws on the
terminal block connector to secure the leader cable. Plug the
connector— with the wires in the correct order—into the leak
detection leader cable connection.
3. Unscrew the EOL from the end of the leader cable.
4. Attach the length of sensing cable to the leader cable.
5. Route the sensing cable according to your cable layout diagram.
6. Secure the EOL to the unoccupied end of the sensing cable.
Relay Output
The EMS 200TM has one relay output—use this to control an external device in the event
of an alarm condition. Loosen the screws on the appropriate slots on the terminal block
connector and insert the wires for your relay output into the correct slots—NC-NO-C.
Tighten the screws to secure the connections.
Configuration Button
The configuration button is located on the back of the unit and is used for advanced
troubleshooting. Consult the EMS 200TM Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Mount the Controller
Once all connections have been wired to the EMS 200TM, mount the device in an appropriate
location. Upsite recommends a secure mounting option, through either the keyhole cutouts
on the enclosure or through the optional 1U rack mount kit.
Establish Communications
Through DHCP, the EMS 200TM can be set up to communicate on your network.
**Please NOTE: If DHCP is not available on your network, the EMS 200TM will default to an
IP address of 10.0.0.188. If this is the case at your facility, skip steps 1– 3, enter the default IP
address into your web browser address bar, and proceed to step 4.
Network
Connection
Power
Connection
1-Wire Sensor
Connections
Status
LED
Silence/Reset
Button
Front
Leak Detection Leader
Cable Connection
Relay Output
Digital Input
Connections
Configuration
Button
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Environmental Monitoring System 200TM
Thank you for purchasing the
Environmental Monitoring
System (EMS) 200TM from
Upsite Technologies®. This
guide describes how to install
and configure your unit.
If you need further
assistance, please contact
us via email at UpsiteEMS@
upsite.com
or call us at 1.888.982.7800.
Installation Supplies
Included with the EMS 200TM
EMS 200TM device
Network cable
USB cable; USB mini B to USB A
5V USB wall charger
Available from Upsite, sold separately
Temperature sensors
Temperature/humidity sensors
Conductive fluid or chemical sensing cable, plus leader cable kit and EOL terminator
1U rack mount kit
Network Communications Information
The EMS 200’s serial number is found on the back of the unit, on a small white sticker
located under the connections for the digital inputs.
EMS 200TM Serial Number_________________________________________________________
Consult your IT administrator and determine the following network settings
for your EMS 200TM:
IP Address _____________________________________________________________________
Subnet Mask ___________________________________________________________________
Default Gateway ________________________________________________________________
** Wire all connections, sensors, and power to the EMS 200TM first—then access the web
interface to configure the device and designate parameters and notification methods for
your wired sensors, inputs, and relays.
QUICK START GUIDE

Sensors
Use the sensors tab to configure information, alarm parameters, and alarm notification (email,
audible, activate relay output, etc.) for each 1-wire sensor that is currently connected to the
EMS 200TM.
Inputs
Leak Detection
The EMS 200TM monitors up to 200 feet of leak
detection cable, configured in a single zone. If you
have leak detection cable connected to the EMS
200TM you will need to use this menu to enable
the leak detection monitoring. Once leak detection
is enabled, the leak detection cable icon will appear
on the EMS 200’s Dashboard.
Use the inputs tab to set the sensitivity for the
cable— if you select high sensitivity, the EMS 200TM
will alarm when it contacts a smaller amount of
water. If you select low sensitivity, the EMS 200TM
will need to come in contact with a larger amount
of water before it issues an alarm. Then establish
notification parameters for a detected leak or cable
break and save your changes.
Digital Inputs
Use the inputs tab to name your digital inputs and to configure alarm and notification
parameters (email, audible, enable relay output, etc.) for each input.
Keep in mind the “When” box will tell the EMS 200TM when to send an alarm. For instance,
if your digital input is normally open, the EMS 200TM should generate an alarm when that
contact is closed. So for that input, you’d select “Closed” in the When drop down, and then
decide what notification action the EMS 200TM should take.
Network Cameras
Want to view your remote facility any time, from
anywhere? Use a web camera. Once you have one
installed and running in your facility, you can link to it
from the EMS 200TM. Enable the webcam capabilities
and use the fields to name the camera and direct the
EMS 200TM to its streaming image. You can also enter
a URL that will take users directly to the webcam.
The EMS 200TM can provide views to four cameras.
Once each camera is enabled, it will appear on the
EMS 200’s Dashboard.
Reporting
Email Notifications
Use this feature to send email alerts when the EMS
200TM goes into alarm. Enable email notifications
and enter the email addresses in the Recipients box.
Recipients will receive all email alerts generated by
the EMS 200TM.
Once you save any changes made within this section, a test email
button appears. Send a test email to ensure your notifications
are working correctly, and that your spam filter hasn’t blocked
the incoming email notifications.
Dashboard Options
Use the Reporting tab to designate English (Fahrenheit) or metric
(Celsius) units.
Relay Output
When you enable the relay output, a button to control the relay output appears on the
Dashboard. The button allows approved users to open and close the relay output from
the EMS 200’s Dashboard. Use the options to configure the button’s labels. Any alarm
condition that is configured to change the state of the relay output will override the
manual button control of the relay. If an alarm is active, you cannot turn off the alarm
with the manual relay control button.
Trending and Logging
Once trending is enabled, a graph will appear on the Dashboard. To examine the points on
the graph in greater detail, use your mouse to highlight a section of the graph and zoom into
it, or use the slider bars beneath the graph to adjust the range of the graph. Double click
anywhere on the graph to return to the default view.
The sample period designates the amount of time that passes between logged data points
on the trending graph, and can be set from one second to one day. The EMS 200TM records
up to 86,400 points—a shorter sample period records more closely grouped points for a
shorter overall period of time, while a larger sample period charts data points spaced farther
apart, but over a greater overall period of time. The trending log is downloadable as a CSV file.
Enabling event logging generates a table on the Dashboard that logs all major alarm events
with a date and time stamp, as well as the return to normal date and time for each event.
SNMPv2 and Modbus TCP
The EMS 200TM can be configured to communicate via SNMPv2 and Modbus TCP. If you wish
to use this functionality, configure the settings on this page. Note that links in these headings
allow you to download the SNMPv2 MIB file and to view the current readings of all the EMS
200’s Modbus TCP registers.
Please refer to the EMS 200TM Modbus registers list for further details on the EMS 200’s
Modbus capabilities.
Admin
Firmware Updates
When you click the Check for Updates button, the EMS 200TM will check with Upsite to see
if it needs a firmware update. If it does, it will download and install the firmware on its own,
and then reboot itself once the firmware is installed. Once the reboot is complete, the
EMS 200TM will be ready to resume its operations. Please be sure not to access or configure
the EMS 200TM while it’s downloading and installing new firmware.
System Controls
The Reboot button allows users to remotely reboot the EMS 200TM. Use the Identify button
to make the unit’s LED flash and its audible alarm to sound. This helps users connect a web
interface with an actual physical unit.
Users
Two types of users can be configured on the EMS 200TM. Up to eight usernames can be
configured in each of the two categories. Each username can be used by only one user at a
time. It is very important for each user to have their own username:
Admin User —Admin Users can view and edit the EMS 200’s Setup screens.
Normal User —Normal (Read Only) Users can only view the EMS 200’s Dashboard.
There are three login configurations:
Never —Users are never required to log in. Anyone can view the Dashboard and Setup
screens, and anyone can change the EMS 200’s configuration through the Setup screens.
To Change Settings — A login is NOT required to view the Dashboard. Only users logged
in as Admin Users can view and edit the Setup screens.
Always —All users are required to log in. Normal Users can only view the Dashboard.
Admin Users can also view and edit Setup screens.
A relay control checkbox is also located on this page. If you check this checkbox, only Admin
users will be able to operate the Relay button on the Dashboard.
Logout
If you’re logged in to the EMS 200TM and have finished your configuration work, click this link. It
will log you out of the device and return the view via your workstation back to its read-only state.
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1. Plug the enclosed network cable into an available network port, and then into the
Network connection on the EMS 200TM. As soon as you plug the network cable into the
powered EMS 200TM, DHCP assigns the EMS 200TM an IP address.
2. Using a computer running on the same subnet as the EMS 200TM, open a web browser.
In the web browser’s address bar, type ems-serialnumber/ where serial number is the
actual serial number of your EMS 200TM —for example, ems-a005ff/. Be sure to place
the backslash after the serial number. This will ensure the browser executes a DNS
lookup instead of a web search.
3. Press enter. The browser will find the newly installed EMS 200TM and allow you to access
the EMS 200’s web interface.
4. You may either leave the IP address as it is or change it to an IP address provided by
your IT department. If you’d like to change the IP address, click the Setup tab and then
click on the Network link. Type the desired address into the IP address field and click the
Save Settings button.
Web Interface
Dashboard
The Dashboard is your main point of contact for
the EMS 200TM. Accessible from any web browser
or mobile device, the Dashboard display includes
the status of all sensors, digital inputs, and sensing
cables connected to and monitored by the EMS
200TM.
As you connect sensors to the EMS 200TM, their
information appears on the Dashboard. If you
have leak detection sensing cable connected to
the EMS 200TM, you will need to use the Inputs tab
on the Setup menu to enable the leak detection
monitoring. Then it too will appear on the
Dashboard. Other items that can be configured
to display on the Dashboard include digital inputs, a button to control the relay output, and
displays from IP web cameras. Configure these items on the Sensors, Inputs, and Reporting
tabs of the web interface.
Setup Menus
Use the menus in the Setup tab to configure your EMS 200TM. When you begin typing changes
into any of the fields, they will turn either green to indicate your changes are acceptable, or
red, to indicate your changes cannot be submitted. If a field turns red, you’ve likely typed
more characters than the field can accept, or you’ve entered a character that can’t be used in
that field. Once you delete the excess or offending character, the field will turn green again.
When you edit a section, a Save Settings button appears at the bottom of that section. Click
this button to save your changes. Changes will neither be saved nor implemented until you
click the Save Settings button.
Network
Use the network tab for settings including the device name, NetBios name, IP address,
primary DNS, and NTP server.
The NetBios name is used to identify resources on a local network. The default NetBios name
is the EMS 200’s serial number. The EMS 200’s NetBios name can also be used — only on a
local network— to quickly access the EMS 200’s web interface. Edit the NetBios name as
you’d like— it must be 15 characters or less, in all capital letters. Save your changes. Then, in
the web browser’s address bar, type ems-NETBIOSNAME/ and press enter — but replace the
netbiosname text with the actual NetBios name of your EMS 200TM. For example, the NetBios
name of the EMS 200TM is SERVERROOM, type ems-SERVERROOM/ in the address bar.
Place a backslash after the NetBios name. This ensures the browser executes a DNS lookup
instead of a web search. Press enter to access the web interface.
You can choose to use DHCP to obtain an IP address, or to assign the EMS 200TM a static IP. If
you choose static IP, fill in the blanks with information provided by your network administrator
and remember to save your settings.
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