Black Box ServSensor, EXP 8 User Manual

ServSensor EXP 8
Connect additional intelligent sensors to the ServSensor V4E.
March 2010
EME1X8
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
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Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Back Panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3. Installation .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Connecting to the Base Unit ........................................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Setting Up a Sensor (Standard Configuration) .............................................................................................................................11
3.3 Setting Up a Sensor (Daisychained Configuration) .......................................................................................................................14
4. Notifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Adding a Notification ..................................................................................................................................................................18
4.2 SNMP Trap ...................................................................................................................................................................................19
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ServSensor EXP 8
1. Specifications
Components: Manufactured using highly integrated, low-power surface-mount technology to ensure long-term reliability
Data Transfer Rate: 115.2 kbps
Expandability/Expansion modules: Daisychain multiple expansion modules, including EME1X8 and EME1DC16, uses standard
RJ-45 connections and CAT5 LAN cable, connect up to 600 intelligent sensors
Maximum Cable Length: 1000 ft. (300 m)
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 400,000 hours
Network Interface: (1) standard 10/100BASE-T Ethernet RJ-45 port
Connectors: Input: (8) RJ-45 for connecting sensors, (1) RJ-45 expansion module input (E-in),
(1) RJ-45 expansion module output (E-out)
Indicators: (3) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Network Connectivity, (1) Sensor Online/Threshold Status
Temperature Tolerance: Operating: -31 to 131° F (-35°C to +55° C)
Humidity: 20 to 80%, noncondensing
Power: Output: 7.0–9 VDC, 3 amps, configurable output signals (0–5 VDC) on any of the 8 RJ-45 sensor ports
Consumption: Typical 6.15 watts, 0.82 amps
Size: 1.8"H x 8.5"W x 5.4"D (4.6 x 21.6 x 13.7 cm)
Weight: 2.4 lb. (1.1 kg)
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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
Use the ServSensor EXP8 (EME1X8) expansion module to extend the ServSensor V4E (EME134A) capabilities by connecting addi­tional intelligent sensors.
2.2 What’s Included
Your ServSensor EXP 8 package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
• ServSensor EXP 8
• (1) CD-ROM
• (1) 7.0 –9 V, 2.5 A power supply
• (2) Brackets for rackmounting
• (1) 5-ft. (1.5-m) straight cable
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ServSensor EXP 8
2.3 Hardware Description
2.3.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows the ServSensor EXP 8’s front panel, and Table 2-1 describes its components.
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Number Component Description
1 Power LED Lights continuously when the ServSensor EXP 8 is powered on.
If the LED is flashing, there is a problem with the CPU.
2 Link LED Lights when a network connection is present.
3 RJ-45 ports Expansion In/Expansion Out ports. These ports are named E-in and
4 Status/Online LEDs 1–8 LEDs numbered 1–8 indicate the connectivity status of the sensors
Function Description
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Table 2-1. Front panel components.
Table 2-2. Status/Online LED functions.
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Figure 2-1. Front panel.
E-out. The E-in port connects to your ServSensor V4E base unit via a CAT5e straight-through cable. The E-out port is used to daisychain additional expansion modules via a CAT5e straight-through cable.
connected to each port. These LEDs also indicate system status during various operations.
Upgrade in progress The red LEDs will move from left to right to indicate activity, and the green LEDs indicate
overall progress of the upgrade. When all the red lights are off and all the green lights are on, the upgrade/recovery process is complete.
Unit is operating in safe mode Used when the ServSensor EXP 8 loads the operating system (OS) with a minimal set of
drivers. If your device enters safe mode after rebooting, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
Unit is in recovery mode The ServSensor EXP 8 may enter recovery mode if a firmware upgrade is incomplete.
The unit displays a continuously lit row of red LEDs during recovery mode. If your device enters recovery mode, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
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