APC NetBotz Quick Start Guide
®
NetBotz
Rack Monitor 450/550/570
Installation and Quick Configuration Manual
NBRK0450
NBRK0550
NBRK0570
990-3291L-001
Publication Date: 5/2020
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Contents
Important Safety Information..................................................................................1
Please Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Information for your NetBotz Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction ............................................................................................................3
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Document Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
StruxureWare certified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physical Description...............................................................................................5
Inventory ................................................................................................................7
Installation..............................................................................................................8
Install the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cage Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rack-mount installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power cord and network cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Initial Configuration ..............................................................................................11
Obtain network settings using DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configure network settings using a terminal emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configure network settings using the Serial Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Access an Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Web UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Advanced View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Types of User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
NetBotz Quick Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configure appliance settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configure alert actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect Sensors and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect Sensors to Sensor Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Add pods to your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connect Sensors and Sensor Pods to A-Link Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connect a wireless sensor network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install a third-party wireless network device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect a USB modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connect a USB digital I/O device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connect an APC by Schneider Electric Switched Rack PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connect external sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications.......................................................................................................27
Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Two-Year Factory Warranty ................................................................................29
Terms of warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Non-transferable warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Warranty claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Important Safety Information
Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate,
service or maintain it. The following messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment
to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that an electrical
hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNIN G indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE addresses practices not related to physical injury including certain environmental
hazards, potential damage or loss of data.
Please Note
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel.
No responsibility is assumed by APC by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use
of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation, and
operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards
involved.
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Safety Information for your NetBotz Appliance
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
• Use indoors only in a dry location.
• Ensure the power input for the appliance has a reliable ground (earth) connection.
• The appliance is intended to be installed and operated by a skilled person in a controlled location
with restricted access.
• Disconnect the load power cord from this product before servicing the load equipment or the power
cord.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
FALLING EQUIPMENT HAZARD
• Do not create a hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading. For example, do not use the
appliance as a shelf.
• Ensure the appliance is mounted securely and evenly.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
The ambient operating temperature of a closed or multi-unit rack environment may be greater than the
ambient temperature of the room. Ensure the ambient operating temperature of your rack environment
does not exceed the rated ambient operating temperature for the appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
The appliance is suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645
of the National Electric Code and NFPA 75.
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Introduction
Product Description
The APC by Schneider Electric NetBotz® Rack Monitor 570, Rack Monitor 550 or Rack Monitor 450
functions as the central hardware appliance for a NetBotz security and environmental monitoring system.
The rack-mountable appliance includes multiple ports for connecting APC by Schneider Electric
environmental sensors and other third-party sensors. The appliances include additional ports that
provide power to or allow control over other devices. With a NetBotz 570, 550, or 450, you can increase
the space monitored. With a NetBotz 570 or 550, you can add up to twelve NetBotz sensor pods. With a
NetBotz 450, you can add up to two NetBotz sensor pods.
NOTE: To get the latest features, update the firmware before using your appliance. Go to
www.apc.com to download updates for this product.
Document Overview
The NetBotz Rack Monitor 450/550/570 Installation and Quick Configuration Manual describes how to
install a NetBotz Rack Monitor 450, 550, or 570, how to connect devices to the appliances, and how to
configure network settings. After performing the configuration procedures in this manual, you can access
your system through its software interface, perform additional configuration tasks, and begin monitoring
the environment.
Related Documents
Unless otherwise noted, the following documentation is available on the applicable product page on the
APC by Schneider Electric website, www.apc.com. To quickly find a product page on www.apc.com,
enter the product name or part number in the Search field.
User Guide: Includes all details for using, managing, and configuring a NetBotz system with one of the
following appliances: NetBotz Room Monitor 355 (NBWL0355/NBWL0355A, NBWL0356), NetBotz Rack
Monitor 450 (NBRK0450), NetBotz Room Monitor 455 (NBWL0455/NBWL0455A, NBWL0456), NetBotz
Rack Monitor 550 (NBRK0550), or NetBotz Rack Monitor 570 (NBRK0570).
Release Notes: Includes lists of new features, fixed issues, and known issues for the latest firmware
version.
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Additional Options
The following options are available for the appliance. For more information about any of the options,
contact your APC by Schneider Electric representative or the distributor from whom you purchased your
APC by Schneider Electric product.
• NetBotz Camera Pod 160 (NBPD0160/NBPD0160A*)
• NetBotz Rack Sensor Pod 150 (NBPD0150)
• NetBotz Room Sensor Pod 155 (NBPD0155)
• Temperature Sensor (AP9335T)
• Temperature/Humidity Sensor (AP9335TH)
• Temperature Sensor with Digital Display (AP9520T)
• Temperature/Humidity Sensor with Digital Display (AP9520TH)
• Alarm Beacon (AP9324)
• NetBotz Spot Fluid Sensor (NBES0301)
• NetBotz Door Switch Sensor for Rooms or Third Party Racks (NBES0302)
• NetBotz Door Switch Sensor for APC by Schneider Electric Racks (NBES0303)
• NetBotz Dry Contact Cable (NBES0304)
• NetBotz 0-5 V Sensor Cable (NBES0305)
• NetBotz Vibration Sensor (NBES0306)
• NetBotz Smoke Sensor (NBES0307)
• NetBotz Rope Leak Sensor (NBES0308)
• NetBotz Rope Leak Extension (NBES0309)
• NetBotz Particle Sensor PS100 (NBES0201)
• NetBotz USB-to-Serial Cable (NBAC0226)
• Power Supply 100-240 VAC/24 VDC (AP9505i)
• NetBotz 4-20mA Sensor Pod (NBPD0129)
• NetBotz CCTV Adapter 120 with USB Cable (NBPD0123)
• NetBotz Sensor Pod 120 (NBPD0122)
• NetBotz Camera Pod 120 (NBPD0121)
• NetBotz Rack Access Pod 170 (NBPD0170) (for NBRK0550 and NBRK0570 only)
• NetBotz Rack Access Electronic Handle (NBHN0170)
(for NBRK0550 and NBRK0570 only)
• NetBotz Wireless Sensor Pod 180 (NBPD180)
• NetBotz USB Coordinator & Router (NBWC100U)
• NetBotz Wireless Temperature Sensor (NBWS100T and NBWS100H)
NBHN017BHN0171
*NBPD0160A is only compatible with BotzWare v4.6.1 and newer.
StruxureWare certified
This product is certified for use in StruxureWare® systems.
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Physical Description
MAC ADDRESS
LABEL
LABEL
AC Line Inlet
123
564
Sensors
4-20mA Inputs
++
+
MODEL/SN
885-349 7A
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Item Description
AC line inlet Provides for the input power connection; see “Specifications” on page 27 for
voltage information.
Reset switch Resets the appliance.
Port activity LED Flashes green when the RS485 port is receiving. Only available on the
NBRK0570 appliance.
RS485 port Provides for a Modbus connection. Only available on the NBRK0570 appliance.
10/100 Base-T
Network Port
Alert LED Indicates the alert status of the system. When more than one alert exists, the
Provides for a 10/100 Base-T network connection. Status and link LEDs indicate
network traffic:
• Status LED—blinks orange and green at start-up; indicates the status of the
network connection (solid green—IP address established; blinking green—
attempting to obtain an IP address).
• Link LED—blinks to indicate network traffic (green—connected at 10 Mbps;
orange—connected at 100 Mbps).
most severe will be indicated.
• Flashing once every eight seconds—Informational
• Flashing once every four seconds—Warning
• Flashing once every two seconds—Error
• Flashing once every second—Critical
• Flashing twice per second—Failure
Voltage Output Provides 12 VDC or 24 VDC (75 mA) to one connected device.
Relay Output Ports
1, 2
Power LED Indicates whether the unit is receiving power (green—receiving power; dark—not
Used for connecting relay-controlled external devices. Provides 24 VDC
(100mA) each.
receiving power).
4-20 mA Inputs Provides 24 VDC for connecting third-party sensors with an input current range
from 4 to 20 mA.
Sensor ports Used for connecting APC by Schneider Electric sensors, third-party dry-contact
sensors, and standard third-party 0-5 V sensors. (See “Additional Options” on
page 4 for details on sensor options.) Third-party dry-contact state sensors
require the NetBotz Dry Contact Cable (NBES0304). Standard third-party 0-5 V
Leak Rope port Used for connecting a NetBotz Rope Leak Sensor (NBES0308)
Beacon port Used for connecting an Alarm Beacon (AP9324).
sensors require the NetBotz 0-5 V Sensor Cable (NBES0305). NBRK0450/550 5/24 VDC (50mA). NBRK0570 - 5/24 VDC (200mA).
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Item Description
A-Link port Used for cascading NetBotz sensor pods and temperature and humidity sensors
with digital displays. Provides communications and power to the connected
devices over standard CAT-5 cabling with straight-through wiring. For details, see
“Connect Sensors and Sensor Pods to A-Link Ports” on page 21.
Alert LED Same as item 4 above.
Power LED Indicates whether the unit is receiving power (green—receiving power;
dark—not receiving power).
Console Port Used to connect a console to the appliance. Enable the USB-to-serial converter
support (FTDI) in your operating system.
USB Type A ports
(2 or 4)
Exhaust fan Exhausts hot air from the NBRK0570. Not present on the NBRK550 or NBRK450.
Used to connect USB devices to the appliance. The NBRK0550 and NBRK0450
have two USB ports, while the NBRK0570 has four.
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Inventory
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Inspect the package and contents for shipping damage. Make sure all parts were sent. Immediately
report any shipping damage to the shipping agent. Report missing contents, product damage, or other
problems with the product to APC by Schneider Electric or your Schneider Electric reseller.
The shipping and packaging materials are recyclable. Please save them for later use or dispose of them
appropriately.
Item Description
NetBotz Rack Monitor 450, Rack Monitor 550 or Rack Monitor 570
Brackets for a standard 19-in rack
M4 x 8 Phillips flat-head screws
Power cord retainer bracket
8-position terminal block plug
9-position terminal block plug
203-mm (8-in) tie wraps
203-mm (8-in) hook and loop cable strap
1.8-m (6-ft) IEC-320-C13 to IEC-320-C14 power cord
1.8-m (6-ft) NEMA 5-15P to IEC-320-C13 power cord
5-m (16.4-ft) USB cable
3-position terminal block plug
Temperature/Humidity Sensor (AP9335TH)—not shown
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