PATLITE NHL User Manual

NH Series

８１６９－B

User's Manual

This book corresponds to the current rmware version 1.11.

Intro

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PATLITE "NH Series" (henceforth, written as "this product") Network Monitoring
Signal Tower. Please read this NH Series instruction manual (henceforth, written as "this book") carefully
before installation. In addition, please store this manual for future reference when performing maintenance,
repairs or inspections. When performing maintenance and repairs, etc., please be sure to reread this book.

After reading this book, if there are any questions regarding this product, please contact your PATLITE Sales

Representative from the contact list indicated at the end of this book.

Notice

►The copyrights of this book is owned by the PATLITE Company, Inc. (henceforth referred to as "our

company"). Any reproduction, duplication, alteration, or extracting portions of this book, etc., without
written permission from our company is forbidden.

►Specications, the design, and other contents written in this book may be changed for improvements

without prior notice and may result in differences from the actual product purchased.

►This product meets severe quality control and inspection requirements prior to shipment, but if some

failure or defect is found, please contact the place of purchase, or your PATLITE Sales Representative
(indicated on the last page) to solve the issue.

►This product (software is included) is for the use of general ofce work, home and for personal use, it

has been developed, designed and manufactured for general applications, such as for industry, and it
is not designed for applications which demands high safety requirements, such as medical application
equipment or systems used in connection directly, or indirectly, with human life.
Please understand prior to use that no responsibility is taken at our company for damages or other
disadvantages, due to customers using this product beyond the scope of its general application, or from
any claims from third parties.

• When using this product for applications in which equipment of higher reliability than the general
application demands, such as a computer system, etc., please use suitable safety design
countermeasures against system failure, etc.

►Please understand that our company does not take any responsibility for damage and other

disadvantages this product (software is included) has caused due to the customer using this product,
or any claims from third parties.

►Due to the characteristics of the LED's, variations in brightness and color of the indicating lamps may

occur.

►This product (Body only) conforms to EN standards and shows the CE Markings.

►The AC Adaptor included does not conform to the EN standards, therefore does not show CE Markings
►To retain the UL certication for the main unit, it is required to use an AC adaptor with UL Listing. .

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FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The
antenna used for this transmitter is built-in, therefore, the transmitter must provide separation of at least 20cm from
all persons.

For safe application, observe the following:

Intro

The following symbols classifes the following into different catagories and explains the level of harm inicted
if the cautions are disregarded.

Warning

Caution

Prohibited This symbol indicates “Prohibited”, which should not be carried out by all means.

Enforced This symbol indicates “Enforced”, which should be observed and carried out by all means.

Please

Note

Indicates an imminently dangerous condition: Failure to follow the instructions may lead to death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially dangerous condition: Failure to follow the instructions may lead to slight injury or property damage.

Indicates something to observe before using this product.

Notice regarding supplementary information or convenient explanation is indicated.

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Intro

Cautionary Notes

Prior to installation, read all notes and use this product correctly.

• Do not disassemble or alter the product. Failure to comply may result in re, electric shock, or
failure.

Prohibited

Enforced

• The power supply rating is AC 100-240V. Do not allow the voltage to exceed the specied
voltage tolerance. Failure to comply will result in internal circuitry damage. Moreover, there is
fear of re.

• When plugging the power cord into the power receptacle, be sure to check there is no dust
accumulation on the plug, and insert into the power receptacle completely. By allowing dust to
adhere to the power supply terminal, it can be the result of re or failure from short-circuiting.

• Since dust can accumulate after a long time, and with moisture, can cause the dust to become
conductive, in order to prevent the phenomenon of ignition from dust accumulation, it is best
to periodically wipe the transformer and socket terminal with a damp cloth. By allowing dust to
adhere to the power supply terminal, it can be the result of re or failure from short-circuiting.

• When replacing LED units, etc., please be sure to turn off the power rst to prevent electric
shock.

• When an unusual odor, sound or smoke comes out of the product, immediately disconnect the
power, then contact your nearest PATLITE Sales Representative.

Warning

Enforced

Prohibited

Caution

• When moving this product, please do not grasp by the Signal Tower portion of this product.
Be sure to carry it from the base of the unit, to prevent any cause of failure or trouble.

• Please place this product on a level surface, such as a desk etc.

• When installing it in high places, such as on top of a shelf, please use the rubber feet provided
as an accessory, along with adhesive tape, and a support base for the bottom of the body to
prevent it from falling.

• Do not expose it to high temperatures, such as near a re and do not use it in humid places.
Moreover, do not use this machine in locations where corrosive or combustible gas is present.

• If foreign substances, such as water, medicine; or metals, such as copper, low carbon steel wire,
fall into this product, please do not use it.
Possible cause of failure may occur.

• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this product by any means. Failure to comply will
result in equipment damage or re.

• Do not bend the power supply cables or signal wires recklessly. Disconnection will result in this
machine breaking down.

• Do not install or run wiring near, or where equipment (such as solenoids, etc.) generate strong
electric or magnetic elds, or near any power lines. Failure to comply may result in malfunction
due to inductive noise.

• Do not place any part of this product (Body, AC Adaptor, Rubber Feet) where infants can reach
it. If it is swallowed accidentally, it could be detrimental. If it is suspected of being swallowed,
please consult an emergency medical center immediately.

Regarding the Trademarks or Registered Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of America,
Japan and other countries.

• Firefox is the trademark or registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation of America and other countries.

• The company names and brand names written in this book are trademarks or registered trademarks of each
company.

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Handling Cautions

This product is for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
When installing this product, please avoid installation in the following places:

• Where its exposed to direct sunlight

• Where high temperatures, such as near re, or in a humid place

• Where drastic temperature and humidiy changes are present

• Where its exposed to an environment with poor ventillation

• Where its exposed to vibrations exceeding the specications

• Where its exposed to corrosive gas

• Where its exposed to a salty air environment

• Where its exposed to dust, iron powder, etc.

• Where its exposed to high concentrations of chemicals or oil mist

• Where its exposed to rain, or other types of wet environments

Maintenance and Inspection

►Cleaning

• When cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power before doing so.

• The cleaning of this product should be with a soft cloth and a neutral detergent (such as dish soap),
diluted with water and should be wiped lightly. Since it is easy to crack the surface of the product
when wiping with too much strength, please be careful.

• Do not wipe this product with volatile chemicals, or chemically treated dustcloth containing benzine,
thinner etc.

• Please do not wipe with a cloth containing too much moisture. If moisture gets inside the product, it
can cause short circuiting, electric shock, or re.

• Periodically remove dust from the electric socket to prevent a re hazard. By allowing dust to adhere
to the power supply terminal, it can be the result of re or failure from short-circuiting.

Intro

►Inspection

• Please check the following contents when inspecting this product.

Inspection Checklist Inspection Contents

Supplied Power Source Power Supply Voltage Tolerance Tolerable Voltage Range should be from AC 100 to 240V

Surrounding

Environment

Ambient Temperature Operating Temperature Range should be from 0 to 40oC
Ambient Humidity Operating Humidity Range should be 20 to 80% RH
Presence of Dust No dust should be accumulated

Product Checklist

Although our company takes all possible quality control measures to ensure proper packing of this product,
if there should be any missing items, please refer to the last page to contact your nearest PATLITE Sales
Representative.

• NH Series Main Unit (1 Body and 1 Stand)

• Quick Start Operation Manual (1 Sheet)

• Adhesive Seal (8 Sheets)

• Rubber Feet (4 Pieces)

• Support Base (1 Piece)

• AC Adaptor (1 Unit)
*The AC Adaptor for NHL-3FB1N-RYG is not enclosed.

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Table of Contents

1 Product Outline 9

1.1 Outer Dimensional Drawing 9

1.2 Part Names and Functions 10

1.3 Model Number Conguration 10

1.4 General Specications 11

1.5 AC Adaptor Specications 11

1.6 Description of Functionality 12

1.6.1 Monitoring Function 12

1.6.2 Transmission Commands 12

1.6.3 Transmission Function Conguration 13

1.6.4 Setup and Updates 13

2 Installation Procedure and Flowchart 14

2.1 Network Signal Tower Flowchart 14

2.1.1 Manually Setting Up Network 14

2.1.2 DHCP Function Setup 15

2.2 Signal Tower Installation 16

2.3 Power Supply Input 17

2.4 LAN Connection 17

2.5 Network Setup 18

2.5.1 Logging In 18

2.5.2 Setting the IP Address 18

2.5.3 Setup Verication 19

2.6 Network Setup with the DHCP Function 20

2.6.1 Setup Method with the “TEST” Switch 20

2.6.2 Setup Method with the Web Setup Tool 20

2.7 Operation Settings 21

2.7.1 Setting the Clock 21

2.7.2 Normal Mode Setup 21

3 Functionality Details 22

3.1 Signal Tower Control Functions 22

3.2 Buzzer Control Functions 22

3.3 Test Functions 23

3.4 SNMP Function 23

3.4.1 SNMP SET Control Function for Signal-Tower 24

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3.4.2 SNMP GET Status Acquisition Function for Signal-Tower 24

3.4.3 TRAP Reception Function 24

3.4.4 TRAP Transmission Function 24

3.5 PHN Command Reception Function 25

3.6 PNS Command Reception Function 27

3.7 E-mail Sending Function 29

3.7.1 E-mail Message Contents 29

3.8 RSH Command Function 30

3.8.1 RSH Commands 30

3.8.2 RSH Alert Timer Reset Function 32

3.9 Ping Monitoring Function 34

3.9.1 Ping Monitoring Function (Nodes 1 to 20) 34

3.9.2 Ping Monitoring Function (Nodes 21 to 24) 35

3.9.3 Ping Monitoring Function (“Clear” Command Outside Sources) 36

3.10 Application Monitoring Function 37

3.11 "Clear" Control Function 38

3.12 Normal Mode Settings 38

3.13 Reinitialization Function 38

3.14 Event Log Output Function 38

3.15 Conguration Data Save/Load Setup 39

3.16 Firmware Update Function 39

4 Function Setup 40

4.1 System Setup Screen 41

4.2 Clock Setup Screen 42

4.2.1 Synchronizing with the PC clock 43

4.2.2 Synchronizing with an NTP server 44

4.3 User Authentication Conguration Screen 45

4.4 SNMP Setup Screen 46

4.4.1 SNMP SET/GET 46

4.4.2 SNMP TRAP Transmission 46

4.5 Socket Communication Setup Screen 47

4.6 Mail Transmission Setup Screen 48

4.7 Message Contents Setup Screen 50

4.8 RSH Command Setup Screen 51

4.9 TRAP Reception Setup Screen 54

4.10 Ping Monitor setup Screen 57

4.10.1 Ping Monitor Conguration (Screen Numbers 1 to 20) 57

4.10.2 Ping Monitor Conguration (Screen Numbers 21 to 24) 59

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4.11 Application Monitor Setup Screen 61

4.12 "Clear" Control Setup Screen 64

4.13 Normal Mode Setup Screen 65

4.14 Test Button Setup Screen 66

4.15 Output Control Setting for Signal Tower Screen 67

4.16 Reinitialization Setup Screen 68

4.17 Reboot Screen 69

4.18 Event Log Screen 70

4.19 Conguration Save/Load Setup Screen 71

4.20 Firmware Update Screen 72

4.21 Setup Table Entry Screen 73

5 MIB 74

5.1 MIB Denition List 74

5.2 PATLITE MIB SPECIFICATIONS 75

6 Replacement and Option Parts 77

6.1 Replacement Parts 77

6.2 Signal Tower Unit Color Arrangement 78

6.2.1 NHL Signal Tower Unit (Color) Rearrangement Method 78

6.3 Option Parts 79

6.3.1 Wall Mount Bracket 79

6.3.2 Partition Mounting Bracket 80

7 Troubleshooting 82

8 Freeware Terms of Agreement 83

8.1 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENCE 83

8.2 GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 88

8.3 NET-SNMP 90

8.4 BSD LICENCE 93

Revision History 94

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1 Product Outline

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126

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NHL-3FB1□-RYG

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105

1.1 Outer Dimensional Drawing

1

Outer Dimensional Drawing

9

1

1.2 Part Names and Functions

7

R

C

8

Number Name

1 CLEAR Switch
2 RESET Switch

A
E

L

3 TEST Switch
4 Volume Level Switch
5 Status LED
6 Buzzer Diaphram
7 Center Shaft
8 Cover Seal

9 LAN Connector
10 Power Outlet
11 Power Cable Clamp

9

RX/TX

24VDC

LINK

10

C

TEST

VOL.

11

1.3 Model Number Conguration

NHL

-

3FB1

□ -

RYG

RYG

: LED units are in order from top to bottom of red, yellow, and green

U: AC Adaptor Included N: AC Adaptor not Included

1

2

R

L

A

E

3

4

HIGH
LOW
OFF

5

6

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1.4 General Specications

Item Specication

Model NHL-3FB1U-RYG NHL-3FB1N-RYG

Rated Voltage (Body) DC24V

AC Adaptor Rated Voltage AC 100V to 240V ―

AC Adaptor Operating Voltage Range

Power Consumption

Operating Temperature Range 0oC to 40oC (No Condensation)

Storage Temperature Range -10oC to 60oC (No Condensation)

Relative Humidity from 20 to 80% RH (No Condensation)

Insulation Resistance More than 1MΩ at DC500V between the terminals and the chassis

Withstanding Voltage

EMI Noise Characteristics AC1000Vp~p Pulse Width: 1μsec

Vibration Resistance 19.6m/s

Sound Level

Buzzer Sound Three-position adjustable switch for "HIGH", "LOW" and "OFF"

Signal Tower NHL：φ60 Type Clear Globe
"CLEAR" Switch Pushbutton Switch
"RESET" Switch Tact Switch

"BUZZER" Switch Slide Switch

Communication

Method

Mounting

AC Adaptor not included)

(

Protection Rating IP2x

Accessories

Ethernet

Location Indoors Only

Direction Desktop or wall-mount in the upright position

Mass

Body Red Amber Green Blue White Buzzer

2.0W 1.5W 1.5W 0.8W 0.8W 0.8W 2.0W

AC1000V and less than 10mA applied for 1 minute between the terminals and

Distance from buzzer diaphram (Upright Position) of 1m and "A" balance)

(

AC Adaptor, Rubber Feet, Adhesive Seal,

AC 90V to 264V ―

chassis without breaking insulation

2

HIGH: 80dB or more / LOW: 70dB or less

Physical Layer: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Auto-negotiation/ Full Duplex/ Half Duplex

（

Data Link Layer: CSMA/CD

Network Link Layer: IP・ARP・ICMP

Transport Layer: TCP・UDP

Application Layer: HTTP・RSH・SMTP・SNMP

POP・DNS・Socket・NTP・DHCP

800g

Rubber Feet, Adhesive Seal, Support

Support Base

1

）

・

Base

Please

When there is no "Auto-negotiation" on the HUB side, sometimes communication is inoperable.

1.5 AC Adaptor Specications

When ordering an AC Adaptor separately, use the following specications. Since the voltage output of AC
Adaptors drop when there is insufcient current (example: unregulated transformers, etc.), be sure to use an
output current rating above the recommended rating. Failure to comply may result in failure of this product.
Be sure to use AC Adaptors with built-in regulation systems to ensure a regulated output voltage (switching
power supplies, etc.)

[Recommended AC Adaptor Specications]

DC Secondary Output
Voltage : 24V DC ±5%
Current : 0.75A to 1A max
Plug Length : 9.5mm
Plastic Housing : 11mm dia.
Plug Connector Outer Diameter : 5.5mm dia.
Plug Connector Inner Diameter : 2.1mm dia.

9.5

φ5.5

+

φ2.1

φ11

-

11

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1.6 Description of Functionality

The following explains the functionality featured in this product.

1.6.1 Monitoring Function

This product can monitor the connectivity of a network device.

PING

MONITOR

Monitors "keepalive" Network/Device signals

The Ping Monitor can monitor the connectivity for a
maximum of 24 nodes with this product. If the monitor
cannot obtain a response due to an abnormality in the

circuit or equipment in the node, it judges an abnormal

state and the Signal Tower warns a supervisor with
light and sound.

Among the 24 nodes, four
nodes (21st to 24th) can
be set up for more detailed
monitoring parameters.

With a user's creation of adding an application utilizing
the transmission command, monitoring of the operating
circumstances is possible. (Maximum of 4 nodes)

SNMP

v1 v2c

Low-cost Monitor networking equipment.

A network monitor Signal Tower can tell an
administrator about generated abnormalities and
hindrances promptly as an SNMP command to
respond with light and sound to an SNMP TRAP from

the equipment (UPS, a printer, a router, a switch,

etc.) via the network.

•

It can distinguish the
variable bindings.

•

The registration of 16 groups (4
nodes per group) is possible.

SELF DIAGNOSIS

It is possible without control from the network, to
instead use the test switch on the front of the product
to check the functions of the Signal Tower and buzzer.

1.6.2 Transmission Commands

RSH

It is controllable by the exible RSH

protocol.
With network integrated management
software and various event monitoring
tools, it is possible to trigger lighting,

ashing, buzzer sound, and buzzer

sound synchronized with the Signal
Tower lights.

Event Occurance: Command Execution (Lighting Tier, Sounding Buzzer)

RSH Example: rsh 192.168.10.1 -l root alert 111001

Event Occurance: Command Execution (Lighting Tier, Sounding Buzzer)

PNS Example Code: 58H,58H,53H,00H,00H,06H,01H,01H,01H,00H,00H,01H

SOCKET

Compatible with PHN Commands.

The Signal Tower and buzzer are controllable
by a 2 byte command.

* Compatible with the NHE-3 FB, NHC-3

FB, NHM-3 FB and PHN-3FBE1.

* Some functions are limited.

Event Occurance: Command Execution
(Flashing Tier Lights, Buzzer Sound)
PHN Example Code: 57H,17H

The commands are compatable with the new PNS.

The Signal Tower and buzzer are controllable through the PNS
command. All the different patterns are controllable.

TRANSMISSION

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1.6.3 Transmission Function Conguration

An E-mail and TRAP transmission can be sent at the time of an event occurance.

E-mail

E-mail

Send to a maximum of 8 selectable addresses

A subject title and the text corresponding to the subject title
can be created for the occured event.
It uses the authentication protocol for POP and SMTP.

SNMP

Transmission

v2c

SNMP TRAP Transmission

The transmission can send an e-mail to a maximum of eight
selectable addresses.

1.6.4 Setup and Updates

With a web setup tool, a detailed setup containing the IP Address of the product can be arranged. The rmware

can also be upgraded remotely.

Fig. 1.6.1 Web Setup Tool Screen

1

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2

2 Installation Procedure and Flowchart

2.1 Network Signal Tower Flowchart

The Signal Tower offers two methods for conguring the network, "Manual Network Setup", and "Automatic Network
Setup", which uses the DHCP server function.

2.1.1 Manually Setting Up Network

Please install this product on a level surface. If necessary, use the

Signal Tower Installation

Power Supply Input

accessories (rubber foot, adhesive seal, support base) if needed
when installing.

Connect the AC Adaptor to this product Using the cable clamp will
prevent the power cord from being unintentionally pulled out. (Refer
to 2.3 "Power Supply Input")

LAN Connection

Network Setup

Operation Settings

Connect the LAN cable to this product.

Set up the network environment conguration. Refer to on how to
setup the network.

Set up the detailed settings after the network environment has
been congured

Please

Aftercompletingthedesiredsetupconguration,rebootthis product

by pressing the "reset" button, or removing the power for a few
seconds and reapplying it for the changes to take effect.

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Start-up

This product is now ready to be used.

2.1.2 Automtically Setting Up Network

Please install this product on a level surface. If necessary, use the

Signal Tower Installation

accessories (rubber foot, adhesive seal, support base) if needed
when installing.

Power Supply Input

LAN Connection

DHCP Setup

Set the volume level switch to "LOW", then push the "TEST" switch
while inserting the AC Adaptor plug into the power outlet. Use the
cable clamp to prevent the power cord from being unintentionally
pulled out. (Refer to 2.3 "Power Supply Input")

Connect the LAN cable to this product.

If this product is unable to connect with a DHCP Server, the Signal
Tower status will start using the ashing pattern2 on all LED units,
then will use the factory default network information set at the
time of shipment. If that condition occurs, then either try again
to connect with a DHCP Server, or manually set up the network.
Re fer t o "2. 5 Net work Setup" o n how to se tup t he network
manually. If this product is able to connect to a DHCP Server, in
order to know the network information, it is recommended to use
Patlite's "PNS Manager" software for the NH Series.

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Operation Settings

Start-up

Note

Once the DHCP function is working, it will automatically start up the next time the product is
turned on, or rebooted.

Set up the detailed settings after the network environment has
been congured

Please

This product is now ready to be used.

Aftercompletingthedesiredsetupconguration,rebootthis product

by pressing the "reset" button, or removing the power for a few
seconds and reapplying it for the changes to take effect.

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2.2 Signal Tower Installation

This product is to be intalled on a level surface. Also, use the included accessories (rubber feet, adhesive seal,

support base) when needed during installation.

Installation Example 1: Rubber Feet to prevent from sliding on a at and slippery surface

2

Attachment Area

[Installation]

Strip off the adhesive backing and stick the adhesive

seal or rubber feet in the shaded area, indicated on the

gure to the left.

Attachment Area

Adhesive seal or rubber feet attachment area

Installation Example 2: Increasing surface area for a sturdy surface (before adding adhesive seals or rubber feet)

[Installation]

1. Support Base is attached to the part indicated by the
circle " ".

Attachment Area

Attachment Area

Clamp with
3 screws

Support Base attachment area

2. Secure the Support Base with screws.

3. Use an M4 screw (or M4 bolt, etc.) to attach the

Support Base onto the installation surface and tighten

it with M4 nuts.

Adhesive seal or rubber feet attachment area

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Installation Example 3: Permanent Surface Installation (screw-support base)

125.5

[Installation]

Front Direction of Product

74

1. Drill holes with a diameter of 4.5mm onto a flat
surface to install.

2. Afx the Support Base accessory to this product.

Please do not attach the rubber feet or adhesive

84

100

※

seals when clamping the Support Base with screws.

3. Use an M4 screw (or M4 bolt, etc.) to attach the

Support Base onto the installation surface and

4-φ4.5

tighten it with M4 nuts.

Location for

tapping 4.5mm

holes

2.3 Power Supply Input

Attach the power plug for this product in accordance with the gure below. This product requires at least 30
seconds for the boot-up sequence to complete.

[Power Plug Mounting Instruction]

2

1. Remove the clamp for the power cable.

2. Pass the power cable through the clamp.

3. Insert the power plug into this product.

4. Screw the clamp down to tighten it, and ensure enough slack (about 15mm) has been given to the power
cable.

5. When power is supplied to this product, the lights will all turn on for about 1 second.

Fig. 2.3.1 Power Cable Mounting Diagram

RX/TX

LINK

24VDC

(15)mm

• Periodically check whether dust builds up on the electric socket and clean it if dust builds up.
Ensure maintenance is performed to avoid dust build-up, because it may result in re if too much

Warning

dust is allowed to build up.

• Do not touch the electric socket with wet hands. Failure to comply will result in electric shock.

2.4 LAN Connection

Connect the LAN cable to this product. Use either a catagory 5 LAN cable, or twisted-pair cable (UTP or
STP) for this application.

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2.5 Network Setup

The IP address at the time of factory shipments for this product is

To change the IP address, rst log in from a personal computer (henceforth, written as “PC”) web browser to
access the settings for it.

192.168.10.1

.

2

Note

The recommended browser should be equivalent to or higher than Internet Explorer 6
or Firefox 3.5.

2.5.1 Logging In

By logging in from a web browser, access can be made to various setups for this product.
In order to log in, the current IP address for this product needs to be entered into the address part of the web

browser. (Refer to Fig. 2.5.1)

Fig. 2.5.1 Login Screen

<Web Browser Address Input> http://192.168.10.1/index.htm

When the login screen is displayed, go to the upper right of the screen where "Please Select Your Language" is

located to select the preferred language. Enter "patlite" in the password eld, then click the "Logging In" button.

The default password is set to “patlite.” Please be sure to change the password to prevent any security breach­ing.

Select Language

• If 10 minutes or more of no activity has elapsed after logging in, a time-out causes an

automatic log out. When that occurs, please log in again.

Please

• If garbled characters occur and the screen is not displayed normally, change the character

code for Unicode (UTF-8) to correct it.

• To prevent from being setup in two or more places, this product does not support double-

login capabilities. To log in from another location, be sure the last computer is logged out.

2.5.2 Setting the IP Address

After logging in, a web setup tool screen will be displayed (Refer to Fig. 2.5.2). The set up item list is displayed
on the left-hand side of the screen.
Click "System Conguration" to display the system setup screen.

Fig. 2.5.2 Web Setup Tool Screen

Click "System Conguration"

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The network protocol can be changed on the system setup screen.
[Setting Method]

1. Please enter the new IP address for this product.

2. Set up the net mask, default gateway, etc. if needed.

3. After the changes are completed, click the "Set" button for the changes to take effect.

Fig. 2.5.3 System Setup Screen (for Manual Setup)

②

①

②

③

4. After the "Set" button has been clicked, then when the Network Reboot Screen is displayed, click the
"Network Reboot" button for the changes to take effect (Refer to Fig. 2.5.4).

5. The execution of the network setup changes takes about 20 seconds. After the waiting time elapses, click
"To the Login screen" to log back in (Refer to Fig. 2.5.1).

Fig. 2.5.4 Network Reboot Screen

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2.5.3 Setup Verication

If the web browser address is reflecting the changed value of the IP address after clicking "To the Login
screen", the setup of the new IP address has been successful. However, in cases where the preset value of
other networks had been changed, be sure to enter the proper IP Address value where it was moved to in order
to verify it in the system setup screen.

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2.6 Network Setup with the DHCP Function

This product can access a DHCP Server to acquire network information.

2.6.1 Setup Method with the “TEST” Switch

1. First, connect this product with the network environment to be used. (Refer to Fig. 2.5.3)

2. Set the volume level switch to "LOW" before applying power to this product.

3. Push the "TEST" Switch while inserting the power connector into the power outlet.

4. The DHCP function takes effect when this product starts up.

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Please

If this product is unable to access a DHCP Server, it will return to the factory default network
information. When the DHCP function is used, any future connections are started after the
DHCP function setup is activated. When it is necessary to use the manual settings, please use
the Web Setup Tool and our PNS Manager software tool.

2.6.2 Setup Method with the Web Setup Tool

1. Select the IP Address Setup Method in the "System Conguration" screen as "Setup Automatically."
(Refer to Fig. 2.6.1)

2. Setup the device and host name, etc. as needed.

3. Click the "Set" button to save all changes and to activate them.

4. After the "Set" button is clicked, the Web Setup Tool changes to another screen to reboot the product; click
the "Network Reboot" icon to continue. (Refer back to Fig. 2.5.4)

5. Rebooting the network takes about 20 seconds.

Fig. 2.6.1 System Setup Screen (for DHCP Automatic Setup)

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2.7 Operation Settings

2.7.1 Setting the Clock

The clock for this product can be set up. For setting the clock on this product, the following are two methods.

► Communicates with the PC clock to adjust the time when logging in.
► Communicates with an NTP server to adjust the time for this product.

Refer to "4.2 Time Setup Screen" for details on setting the time.

Please

If the power supply is not applied for more than a day and a half, the generated time may be
cleared or delayed, and the clock should be reset again.

2.7.2 Normal Mode Setup

The normal state of operation of this product can be displayed by using the "Normal Mode" setup. When this
product is in its normal state of operation, the condition, such as the Green LED in the "ON" condtion, can be
indicated on the Signal Tower, once the setup is complete.
Refer to "4.13 Normal Mode Setup Screen" for setting up the "Normal Mode" operating status of this product."

Note

If the normal operating condition does not require any status lights to stay on, then there is
no need to set this parameter up.

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3 Functionality Details

This section explains the available functions of this product, and their differences by the timing charts indicated
below.

3.1 Signal Tower Control Functions

Three kind of operating patterns for the LED Signal Tower is available, such as continuous lighting, ashing
pattern1, and ashing pattern2.

Continuous “ON”

ON

Flashing Pattern1 [Repetitive 500ms “ON”; 500ms “OFF”]

ON OFF ON OFF

Flashing Pattern2 [Repetitive 80ms “ON”, 170ms “OFF”, 80ms “ON”, 170ms “OFF”; 500ms “OFF”]

ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

3.2 Buzzer Control Functions

Four kind of buzzer sounds, such as; buzzer pattern1, buzzer pattern2, buzzer pattern3, and buzzer pattern4,
are available to distinguish a variety of conditions with the use of audible and visual warnings.

Buzzer Pattern1 [Repetitive 250ms “ON”; 250ms “OFF”]

ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

Buzzer Pattern2 [Repetitive 500ms “ON”; 500ms “OFF”]

ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

Buzzer Pattern3 [Repetitive 200ms “ON”, 50ms “OFF”, 200ms “ON”; 550ms “OFF”]

ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

Buzzer Pattern4 [Continuous “ON”]

ON

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3.3 Test Functions

The test function does a sequential check of the Signal Tower and buzzer, as well as checking other
operations. The test operation lights up the tower lights and buzzer every second in steps; in the order of red,
yellow, green, blue, white, and buzzer. When only a three-tiered Signal Tower is in use, a time delay between
the third tier and buzzer sound will occur. Stopping the test operation can be performed 7 seconds after
execution, when the buzzer test is complete (it takes about 1 second).

[Test Function Starting Method]

When the Test Button is Depressed

•

When the "test" or "dotest" Commands are Received by the RSH

•

[Test Function Stopping Method]

When the CLEAR Switch is Depressed

•

When the RSH receives a "Clear" or "Doclear" Command

•

From an SNMP "Clear" Command

•

From the Web Setup Tool of the Signal Tower Operation Screen

•

From a PNS Command sending a Clear Command Transmission

•

Fig. 4.3.1 Detailed View of Test Operation

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Signal Tower　Red

Signal Tower　Amber

Signal Tower　Green

Signal Tower　Blue

Signal Tower　Clear

Buzzer Sound Pattern1

0 1 3 4 5 7

Please

During the test operation, this product stops receiving everything else except the Ping
monitoring application.

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3.4 SNMP Function

This product can control the Signal Tower, and acquisition the status and TRAP reception using the SNMP
functions. For customers who purchased this product, Please download the MIB le for use with the SNMP
functions. Furthermore, for details on the setting method of this product, refer to “4.4 SNMP Setting Screen”.

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3.4.1 SNMP SET Control Function for Signal-Tower

The Signal Tower and buzzer are controllable through the SNMPSET command.
The following is an example to control the “on” and ”off” for the Signal Tower lighting and buzzer.

[Application Example 1] Turning the red unit on. Set it up as followed:

Object Object ID Value

controlLightControlState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.2.1 2

controlLightControlTimer 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.3.1 0

[Application Example 2] Operating the ashing pattern1 for the amber unit. Set it up as followed:

Object Object ID Value

controlLightControlState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.2.2 3

controlLightControlTimer 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.3.2 0

[Application Example 3] With the red unit ashing pattern2, and amber ashing pattern1, after 5 seconds,

the green turns on with the buzzer synchronized with light pattern2. Set it up as
followed:

Object Object ID Value

controlLightControlState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.2.1 5

controlLightControlTimer 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.3.1 0

controlLightControlState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.2.2 3

controlLightControlTimer 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.3.2 0

controlLightControlState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.2.3 2

controlLightControlTimer 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.3.3 5

controlLightControlState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.2.6 3

controlLightControlTimer 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.3.6 0

3.4.2 SNMP GET Status Acquisition Function for Signal-Tower

The Signal Tower status is acquisitioned through the SNMP GET command. The following is an example of a
Signal Tower status acquisition.

[Application Example 1] The red is lighting, the amber is ashing pattern1, green is off, blue is ashing

pattern2 and white is on. The buzzer sound pattern3 is an example of
acquisitioning the Signal Tower status.

Object Object ID GET Value
controlLightCurrentState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.4.1 2
controlLightCurrentState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.4.2 3
controlLightCurrentState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.4.3 1
controlLightCurrentState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.4.4 4
controlLightCurrentState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.4.5 2
controlLightCurrentState 1.3.6.1.4.1.20440.4.1.5.1.2.1.4.6 4

3.4.3 TRAP Reception Function

With the set-up containing the designated sender or with the OID included, the TRAP is received. When
the TRAP transmission is sent, the information, e-mail transmission and time of reception according to the
Signal Tower can be included. For further details on the setting method, refer to “4.9 TRAP Reception Setting
Screen”.

3.4.4 TRAP Transmission Function

The TRAP is sent to the designated sender when the TRAP Reception setup for this product is done. For
further details on the setting method, refer to “4.4 The SNMP Conguration Screen”.

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Please

Set the community name for the TRAP transmission of this product to "public."

3.5 PHN Command Reception Function

The socket communication control protocol used with the PHN Series (ex. PHN-3FBE1) is being used to
control this product. The socket communications protocol can be selected from either "TCP" or "UDP", and
a port number from"10000" to "65535" can be set. The following explains the PHN commands used by the
socket communication function. For further details of the setting method, refer to "4.5 Socket Communication
Conguration Screen".

Writing Command

Transmitting the following data controls the Signal Tower and buzzer.

"W" (57H) Operation Data 8 Bits

0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Reference of Operation Data Contents

Details of Operation Data

Signal Tower Flashing Buzzer Signal Tower Lighting

Green Amber Red Pattern2 Pattern1 Green Amber Red

[Example of sending the writing command transmission]

To operate the Signal Tower with a "red lighting, amber ashing, green lighting, and buzzer pattern2",
enter into the operation data a "1" bit to make it turn ON and a "0" bit to make it turn OFF.

Command

[

0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

]

"W" (57H) Operation Data (55H)

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Response from this product

Normal response (output response)

“A”

(41H)

1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte

Response Error (output failed)

“N”

(4EH)

1 Byte 1 Byte 1 Byte

In case lighting and ashing are simultaneously turned on by a PHN command, priority is given to
the lighting command.

In case buzzer patterns are turned on simultaneously, priority is given to the pattern1 command.

For further details regarding the PHN Series, please contact your nearest PATLITE Sales
Representative.

"C"

(43H)

“A”

(41H)

"K"

(4BH)

"K"

(4BH)

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Reading Command

The current operating status of this product is requested.

“R” (52H) 8 Bit

0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

Response from this product

Signal Tower Flashing Buzzer Signal Tower Lighting

Green Amber Red Pattern2 Pattern1 Green Amber Red

[Example for a data acquisition response]
Signal Tower with Red/Amber Lighting: Response Data: 0000 0011 = 03H

Responding Data (03H) 8 bit

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Signal Tower with Green Flashing and Buzzer Pattern1 Response Data: 1000 1000 = 88H

Responding Data (88H) 8 bit

1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Please

The PHN command is not capable of controlling Flashing Pattern2, Buzzer Pattern3,
or Buzzer Pattern4.

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3.6 PNS Command Reception Function

The PNS command is an exclusive PATLITE command protocol, which controls the Patlite NHL Series Signal
Tower and buzzer. The socket communications protocol can be selected between "TCP" and "UDP", and the
communication ports are available from "10000" to "65535".

The following explains the PNS commands being used with a socket communication setup.

(*) This function is not available for the NHC/NHE/NHM-3FB Models.

Writing Command

The following is the protocol used to transmit data to control the Signal Tower and buzzer.
By entering the proper data, the buzzer and LED unit operation from the Signal Tower can be controlled.

Product
Classication
"XX”

58H 58H 53H 00H 00H 06H

Product Classication

Product classication of this product is xed at

Identier

"S"

Identier

"S" is used.

Data Size

(Empty) Data Size Data Control Bits 6 bit (Refer to table below)

Signal Tower

Red Amber Green Blue White

"XX"

.

Buzzer

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Capacity of data control bits (data to transmit)

Data Transmission Conguration

Data Control Bits 6 bit

Signal Tower

Buzzer

Red Amber Green Blue White

[Signal Tower] [Buzzer]

Non-ashing 00H Stop 00H

Flashing 01H Buzzer Pattern1 01H

Flashing Pattern1 02H Buzzer Pattern2 02H

Flashing Pattern2 03H Buzzer Pattern3 03H

No Change 09H Buzzer Pattern4 04H

No Change 09H

Example of sending the writing command transmission

[

When writing a command for the Signal Tower to operate with "Red Lighting + Amber Flashing Pattern1+
Green Flashing Pattern2+ Buzzer Pattern4"

Command

[

Product

Classication

"XX”

58H 58H 53H 00H 00H 06H 01H 02H 03H 00H 00H 04H

]

Identier

"S"

(Empty) Data Size Data Control Bits 6 bit

]

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Response from this product

Normal response (output response)

ACK

06H

Response Error (output failed)

NAK

15H

Reading Command

Transmitting the following data will execute the status of the Signal Tower and buzzer.

Product
Classication
"XX”

58H 58H 47H 00H 00H 00H

Identier
"G"

(Empty) Data Size

Response from the Read Command

Data Control Bits 6 bit

Refer to "Capacity of Data Control Bits"

Example for a data acquisition response

[

Signal Tower “Red: Flashing Pattern1, Amber: Flashing Pattern2, Green: Lighting with no buzzer” is
read, and the response from this product is indicated in the following table after the command trans­mission.

Data Control Bits 6 bit

Red Amber Green Blue White Buzzer

02H 03H 01H 00H 00H 00H

Status Condition "Clear" Command

The change in the operating state for this product is made when setting up the "Normal Mode Setup".

Product
Classication
"XX”

58H 58H 43H 00H 00H 00H

Identier
"C"

(Empty) Data Size

]

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3.7 E-mail Sending Function

It can transmit up to eight registered e-mail addresses. The subject and message of the transmitting mail
can be registered for 16 different situations per subject title to be transmitted via e-mail to the 8 registered
addresses. The user authentication method during transmission can be selected from either "SMTP
Authentication", "POP Authentication", or "No Authentication". Refer to "4.6 E-mail Sending Setup Screen"
and "4.7 E-mail Message Setup Screen" for further details of the setting method.

3.7.1 E-mail Message Contents

The registration of 16 subjects and 16 messages for transmitting mail can be selected in combination when
sending an alert message of up to 8 registered E-mail addresses. The e-mail text would include the equip­ment name, its location, the sender, the message, and supplementary information indicated in table 3.7.1 be­low. The contents of the registered subject is indicated.
If the 17th xed e-mail subject title “NH-ORIGINAL” is selected, the equipment location, message transmis­sion time stamp, and event contents is indicated. If the 17th e-mail subject text is selected as “None”, nothing
is indicated in the text.

Registered subject title when selecting No. 17 is "NH-ORIGINAL"

[

System Location: YY/MM/DD hh:mm Contents of the event: Name

Table 3.7.1 Fixed Written Subject Contents

Generated Event Indicated Event Contents Indicated Name
TRAP Reception Blank TRAP Monitor Setup Registered Group Name
Execute "Clear" by pushbutton “: CLEAR-Switch” Blank
Execute "Clear SNMP" “: CLEAR-SNMP” Blank
Execute "Clear RSH" “: CLEAR-RSH” Blank

Ping Monitor Abnormality Detection “: PING-Error”

Ping Monitor Recovery Detection “: PING-Recover”

Application Monitor Abnormality

Detection
Application Monitor Recovery

Detection

Execute “Clear RSH Command” “: RSH-Executes” Blank
“TEST” button pressed “: TEST-Switch” Blank

“: APP-Error”

“: APP-Recover”

The equipment name registered in the Ping Monitor

The equipment name registered in the Ping Monitor

]

setup

setup

The equipment name registered in the Application

Monitor setup

The equipment name registered in the Application

Monitor setup

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