UPSMON
User Manual
0MNU106NPB-GB
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Contents
I. What is UPSMON? 5
II. Quick Start Guide 6
1. Quick start guide to installing the software 6
III. Installation of UPSMON 7
1. Before the installation 7
1.1 Hardware requirements 7
1.2 Software requirements 7
1.3 User requirements 7
2. Installation 8
2.1 Windows 8
2.2 UNIX 8
2.3 Novell Netware 9
2.4 Mac OS X 10
IV. Simple UPSMON Configuration (Wizard) 11
1. Wizsetup for Windows 11
2. Wizsetup for JAVA and MAC OS X 13
V. Advanced UPSMON Configuration 15
1. Upsetup for Windows 15
1.1 Main parameters 16
1.2 Network services 18
1.3 UPS connections 19
1.4 Remote sensors 25
1.5 Configurations 27
1.6 Action scheduler 33
1.7 States and actions 34
1.8 About 37
2. Upsetup for UNIX 38
2.1 General parameters 39
2.2 UPS Configuration 41
2.3 Message configuration 47
2.4 Scheduler 49
2.5 Job configuration 50
3. Upsetup for Novell Netware 53
4. Upsetup for JAVA and Mac OS X 54
VI. Running the UPSMON 55
1. Upsview for Windows 55
1.1 Connecting with Upsagent 55
1.2 Upsview menus 57
1.3 Display for the sensors associated with an SNMP adapter 64
2. Upsview for UNIX 65
2.1 Connections with Upsagent 65
2.2 The displays 67
3. The Upsview for Novell Netware 72
4. The Upsview for JAVA and Mac OS X 73
VII. Uninstallation of the UPSMON 74
1. Uninstall procedure for Windows 74
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2. Uninstall procedure for UNIX 74
3. Uninstall procedure for Novell Netware 74
4. Uninstall procedure for Mac OS X 74
VIII. Configuration for expert users 75
1. Manual changes of the UPSMON.INI parameters 75
2. Console execution of Upsagent 75
IX. Communication port specifications 77
1. RS-232 specifications 77
2. IRIX - serial communication ports 77
3. 4D Compatible Pin Assignments (RS-232) 79
X. Troubleshooting 80
1. General 80
2. All operating systems 80
3. Troubleshooting Novell NetWare 80
4. Troubleshooting Windows 81
5. Troubleshooting UNIX 81
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I. What is UPSMON?
The UPSMON software package is a client/server-application for networks and local workstations used for monitoring UPS systems. The
server-module of the UPSMON Software is the Upsagent, this communicates via an RS-232 or TCP/IP network cable with the UPS.
When the Upsagent is operating it collects (as a background program) the messages sent from the UPS. The Upsagent interprets the
received messages and makes them available to the client-module, which is known as Upsview. The communication of the data between
the Upsagent and the Upsview can be done either via TCP/IP or shared memory on a local computer.
If the Upsagent detects mains supply voltage variations or even a total power loss , it can execute various comm and scripts, which for example may
either perform a shutdown of the server or send warnings to the connected users. These scripts which are a part of the UPSMON package can be
adapted to suit your specific requirements. When a change in the UPS alarm-status is detected, there is a corresponding file (i.e. shell
script/command file) that will be executed either when the alarm is activated or deactivated. If an alarm condition remains for a long duration, the
user can customise the system to shutdown.
The user may also prompt the UPS to shutdown to save autonomy time, which allows the system adequate t ime to en ab le f urth er shu tdowns in the
unfortunate event of a repetitive alarm condition.
The configuration of the UPSMON package (primarily used for the Upsagent), is performed using the Upsetup module.
The Upsview module is used for operating and monitoring the active Upsagent module that is connected to the UPS. It is possible to
check the status of the UPS using various views, for example block diagram or alarm tables. The Upsview can be used to constantly
monitor and evaluate the event file (log file) which is permanently updated with the changing status of the UPS by the Upsagent.
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II. Quick Start Guide
1. Quick start guide to installing the software
1. Make a note of the UPS PRTK code, this code is located on a label that will be positioned on either the front or the rear
of the UPS (e.g. SENTR……).
2. If the connection to the UPS is to be made via a serial or USB port install the software and when prompted enter the
PRTK code.
3. If the connection to the UPS(s) is to be made via a network using a NetMan adaptor, first setup the NetMan following the
NetMan user manual, the most important information required for the NetMan is the IP address, netmask and the router
address, all of which are entered via option 1 of the Netman main menu screen.
4. Enter the PRTK code (from note 1) into the Netman via option 5 of the Netman main menu.
5. Once the software is installed, select Upsetup followed by the UPS configuration tab, then enter the PRTK code and the
method of communication (ensure to use the correct IP address as set in the Netman).
6. For further information refer to this User Manual.
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III. Installation of UPSMON
1. Before the installation
Before commencing the software installation, please read this manual carefully.
1.1 Hardware requirements
UPS: Connect the UPS to the chosen serial port of your computer, various UPS provide several methods of communication
interfacing; please ensure that the interface for RS-232 communication is used.
Cable: To ensure correct operation of this software ensure that the correct communications cable is used; the correct cable should be
supplied either with this software or the UPS. Do not connect any other cable between UPS and computer.
1.2 Software requirements
TCP/IP: UPSMON is based on TCP/IP; therefore for this function to operate, TCP/IP must be installed. If TCP/IP is not
installed, communication with the UPS is only possible via a local serial connection, and thus the Upsview can only
connect to the Upsagent via shared memory on the local computer.
A dedicated system port for the UPS: To ensure the correct communication with a local UPS via a serial port, please ensure that
the selected port is free (not required by any other device or program).
1.3 User requirements
To ensure correct installation of this software, many systems require the user to have super user rights, therefore when
installing this software ensure that you are logged on as an administrator, super user or root, prior to the installation procedure.
This is very important for UNIX environments, when the system is often running some
demon how getty for connection terminal through the serial port.
No other process must be operational using the selected serial port used by UPSMON. To
uninstall any processes (e.g. getty demon) please refer to the operating system user manual.
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2. Installation
2.1 Windows
1. To install UPSMON, use the installation CD and run the program Upsmon-<Version>-windows-intel.msi . For Windows
NT, 2000, Xp and 2003 server you need administrator rights.
2. When prompted, select the destination folder for the program files.
3. The Installation program will automatically copy all of the necessary files, create a program group and install the startup
shortcut for the Upsagent.
4. After successfully installing the software, the Upsetup (or Wizsetup, the wizard of UPSMON) program will start
automatically, when prompted enter the correct PRTK code for the UPS to be monitored, this code is located on a label
which can be found on either the front or the rear of the UPS, and failure to input this code will prevent the operation of
UPSMON.
5. The configuration of UPSMON is performed using the Upsetup program; this will enable correct communication with the
UPS and complete setup of the software operational parameters. Otherwise it is possible to use the wizard (Wizsetup) that
allow a basic software configuration.
NOTE: To confirm the correct installation on Windows NT, 2000, X p and 2003 Server, it is possible to view a list of all installed
services in the Control Panel / Services.
NOTE: The destination PC must have Windows Installer in order to run the installation package.
2.2 UNIX
1. To install UPSMON, insert the UPSMON CDROM and execute the MOUNT command to access the included file. There
are several specific options for this command, these option are dependent on the different versions of UNIX, for example
the configuration for the file authorisation, the filename written in upper or lower case etc.
The following table describes specific options for the specific UNIX operating systems:
UNIX System Options Device name
Linux
HP UX
SCO Unix
Unixware
Tru64
Solaris
-o mode=777 -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom
-o case /dev/dsk/c0t(id)d0
-oro /dev/cd0
-F cdfs -o -o fperm=777 /dev/cdrom/c0b0t(id)l0
-f cdfs –o noversion /dev/rz(id)a
-F hsfs –r /dev/dsk/c0t(id)d0s2
IRIX
Where (id) is the SCSI-Id. There are two possible case modes for filenames on the CD-ROM: all filenames are either
upper or lower case. This must be noted when you name the installation program or when you change the subdirectory at
the CD-ROM. The ISO9660 specification supports also version numbers of filename, therefore on some systems you will
find suffixes ";" (semicolon) or "." (dot) with filenames. As you can abbreviate filenames with wildcards "*" you
shouldn’t have any problems with this feature.
-t iso9660 /dev/scsi/sc0d7l0
ATTENTION: Sometimes it is necessary to change, using the CHMOD command, the execution-rights of the install script or
other scripts. (“chmod 777 setup.scr”, …). Use a case sensitive mount command for your CD ROM if an execution error occurs.
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2. To install UPSMON run the specific command for the operating system where the software is to be installed:
Operating System Command
AIX
Digital UNIX
OSF/1
Compaq Tru64 UNIX
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD
BSD
HP-UX
IRIX
Linux Debian
Linux rpm
Solaris
3. The install command will expand automatically all the files and will create the startup shortcut for Upsagent in the
correct directory for the specific UNIX operating system.
installp -d directory upsmon
setld -a directory
/usr/sbin/setld -l
cd directory
pkg_add upsmon
swinstall -s directory upsmon
swmgr -f directory
dpkg -i directory/upsmon-xxx.deb
rpm -i directory/upsmon-xxx.rpm
pkgadd -d directory upsmon
4. After succ essfully installing the software, launch the Upsetup program. When prompted enter the correct PRTK code for
the UPS to be monitored, this code is located on a label which can be found on either the front or the rear of the UPS, and
failure to input this code will prevent the operation of UPSMON.
5. When installing UPSMON on UNIX, the software requires the CDROM serial and license number. The serial and license
number can be obtained from the UPS manufacturer or supplier.
6. The configuration of UPSMON is performed using the Upsetup program; this will enable correct communication with the
UPS and setup of the software operational parameters.
ATTENTION
(ISO 9660) is required. Otherwise use a DOS- or Windows-workstation on your network, insert the CD into this mach ine, Now
copy the software (e.g. via FTP) to the hard disk of the Unix-system. Make a copy of the complete Unix-directory.
ATTENTION
the JAVA version of Upsetup. For these platform it is possible to use also the wizard JAVA Wizsetup that perform a basic
configuration to ensure a correct communication with the UPS.
: To copy the UPSMON into the Unix-system from the CD medium, a CD-ROM drive an d a CDFS-filesystem-driver
: When configuring Upsmon on a platform which can support JAVA environment v1.4 or higher, it is possi ble to use
2.3 Novell Netware
1. The Installation must be started from an MS Windows workstation that is connected to the server by a user with
administrator rights.
2. To install UPSMON start the SETUP.EXE program located on the installation CD.
3. When prompted, select the destination folder for the program files.
4. The Installation program will automatically copy all of the necessary files and create a program group, however a
shortcut to start the Upsagent module must be created in Autoexec.ncf (by system utility Install or NwConfig).
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5. After successfully installing the software, the Upsetup program will start automatically, when prompted enter the correct
PRTK code for the UPS to be monitored, this code is located on a label which can be found on either the front or the rear
of the UPS, and failure to input this code will prevent the operation of UPSMON.
6. The configuration of UPSMON is performed using the Upsetup program; this will enable correct communication with the
UPS and setup of the software operational parameters.
ATTENTION
Upsview.exe, or it is possible to use NLM module Upsetup.nlm and Upsview.nlm directly on the server console.
: After the installation it is possible to configure the UPSMON using the Windows programs Upsetup.exe and
ATTENTION
modules must be started before you start the Upsagent or Upsview module: AIOCOMX.NLM (for specified serial port) and
TCPIP.NLM. For more details consult the system user manual.
ATTENTION
3.12 you must use the special version of UPSMON located in directory 312.
: To successfully start the Upsagent on some systems a succe ssful start of UPSMON is required. This sy stem NLM
: The standard version of UPSMON for Novell Netware only supports Novell Netware 4.x and 5.x. For Novell Netwar e
2.4 Mac OS X
1. The installation must be performed by a user with root rights.
2. To install UPSMON start the file Setup.dmg.sit on the installation CD, the program will unpack the installation package
Upsmon.pkg.
3. Select and execute the package.
4. The installation program will automatically copy all the necessary files and create on the Applications directory 3 new
icons for the viewer, configuration program and wizard. The Upsagent module will startup automatically at the next
reboot.
5. After succe ssfully installing the softwa re, the Wizsetup program will start automatically, when prompted enter the correct
PRTK code for the UPS to be monitored, this code is located on a label which can be found on either the front or the rear
of the UPS, and failure to input this code will prevent the operation of UPSMON.
6. The basic configuration of UPSMON is performed using the Wizsetup program; this will enable correct communication
with the UPS. The full configuration of UPSMON is performed using the Upsetup program; this will enable correct
communication with the UPS and complete setup of the software operational parameters.
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IV. Simple UPSMON Configuration (Wizard)
The basic configuration of UPSMON (WINDOWS or JAVA version) is performed using the Wizsetup program; this will enable correct
communication with the UPS and setup of the main software operational parameters.
ATTENTION
UPSMON software, primarily the Upsagent module.
: Bad parameters or undesirable manual changes of the upsmon.ini file may cause incorrect operation of the
1. Wizsetup for Windows
ATTENTION: If the Wizsetup program is started for first time, the software will require a PRTK code, therefore when pr ompted
enter the correct PRTK code for the UPS to be monitored, this code is located on a label which can be found on either the front
or the rear of the UPS, and failure to input this code will prevent the operation of UPSMON.
ATTENTION
The basic configuration of UPSMON performed using the Wizsetup program is due in three step. Is possible to open the configuration
complete program Upsetup by clicking the button with the caption Upsetup.
1. Welcome page: in this page is possible to select the language of UPSMON.
: Administrative rights are required when saving the configuration using Windows NT, 2000 Xp, 2003.
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2. UPS Configuration page: in this page is possible to configure UPS parameters and the connection parameters to
use to communicate with UPS.
3. Shutdown page: in this page is possible to configure the system shutdown and the UPS shutdown.
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2. Wizsetup for JAVA and MAC OS X
ATTENTION
enter the correct PRTK code for the UPS to be monitored, this code is located on a label which can be found on either the front
or the rear of the UPS, and failure to input this code will prevent the operation of UPSMON.
The basic configuration of UPSMON performed using the Wizsetup program is due in three step. Is possible to open the configuration
complete program Upsetup by clicking the button with the caption Upsetup.
1. Welcome page: in this page is possible to select the language of UPSMON.
: If the Wizsetup program is started for first time, the software will require a PRTK code, therefore when pr ompted
2. UPS Configuration page: in this page is possible to configure UPS parameters and the connection parameters to
use to communicate with UPS.
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3. Shutdown page: in this page is possible to configure the system shutdown and the UPS shutdown.
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V. Advanced UPSMON Configuration
The configuration of UPSMON is performed using the Upsetup program; this will enable correct communication with the UPS and setup
of the software operational parameters.
ATTENTION
UPSMON software, primarily the Upsagent module.
: Bad parameters or undesirable manual changes of the upsmon.ini file may cause incorrect operation of the
1. Upsetup for Windows
ATTENTION: If the Upsetup program is started for first time, the software will require a PRTK code, therefore when prompted
enter the correct PRTK code for the UPS to be monitored, this code is located on a label which can be found on either the front
or the rear of the UPS, and failure to input this code will prevent the operation of UPSMON.
ATTENTION
The Upsetup program is divided into 8 main sections:
1. Main parameters: The main parameters section is used to set up all of the common parameters, such as the system
name, location, personnel contact name and parameters for log files.
2. Network services: The network services section is used to configure the network services such as tcpip, snmp etc.
3. UPS conne ctions: The UPS connections section is used to configure a list of the UPS to be monitored by the Upsagent
and the communication parameters for each UPS.
: Administrative rights are required when saving the configuration using Windows NT, 2000 Xp, 2003.
4. Remote sensors: this section lets you set up to 32 sensors (temperature, humidity and digital I/O sensors), associating
them with the UPS systems monitored remotely via an on-line connection.
5. Configurations: The configurations section is used to specify the method used to send a message to personnel who will
be required to be notified with regards to an alarm condition occurring with the UPS, several message types are possible,
such as email, text, voice and fax. Before using any of these options you must configure the desired service on the
computer.
6. Schedule parameters: The schedule parameters section is used to configure any scheduled actions. It is possible to
specify scheduled actions such as UPS shutdown, reboot, test, etc; these actions will be executed at a specified time.
7. Jobs parameters: The jobs parameters section is used to configure the jobs to be carried out by the UPSMON when an
alarm condition occurs, for example it is possible to customise each alarm to carry out a specific set of tasks such as run a
shutdown user defined script, send email, SMS or network messages etc.
8. About: The about section show the software version and permit to pass to the FULL version of the program (in which it
could be possible to monitoring up to 32 UPS).
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1.1 Main parameters
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Parameter name Parameter description Default
System name
System location
System contact
Language
Event logfile enabled
Data logfile enabled
Log rate
Minimum size
Maximum size
Autoclose local message window
(only for Windows)
Defines the name of the local system. Server
Defines the location of the local system. Server room
Defines the contact persons name for the local system. Administrator
Language selection. All messages and text in UPSMON (except some
system messages) is described in lang_xx.ini files. The default is
lang_00.ini used for the standard English language interface.
Enables or disables the use of the event logfile for logging the events
by the Upsagent module.
Enables or disables the use of the data logfile for logging measured
values by the Upsagent module.
Defines the interval (in seconds) in which the Upsagent writes the
measured values into the data log file.
Defines the minimum time (in hours) of the data logfile for the
measured values.
Defines the maximum time (in hours) of the data logfile for the
measured values. The data logfile will be reset back to the minimum
size (value of Minimum size) if the logfile contains more data than the
configured values.
When selected the window that appears with the message with regards
to the UPS status displayed on desktop will automatically be closed
after 10 seconds, if this is not selected the message must be cleared
manually by the OK button.
Lang_00 (english
language)
Enabled
Disabled
5 seconds
1 hour
5 hours
Enabled
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1.2 Network services
Parameter name Parameter description Default
TCP/IP Service: Server enabled
TCP/IP Service: UDP Port
SNMP Service: SNMP enabled
HTTP Service: HTTP enabled
HTTP Service: HTTP path
WAP Service: WAP enabled
Ignore remote UPS commands
Password protection
Enables or disables the connection access of other computers running
the Upsagent or Upsview programs.
The UDP communication port. This must be same on all system using
UPSMON
Allows the support for SNMP. The data and the status of the Ups can
be monitored via SNMP.
Allows the support for HTTP. The data and the status of the Ups can
be monitored via HTTP through the html static page created by
Upsagent.
Used to specify where the Upsagent creates the html static page with
the UPS data and status for HTTP monitoring.
Allows the support for WAP. The data and the status of the Ups can
be monitored via WAP.
Enables or disables access from remote computers to make
commands to the UPS(by Upsagent or Upsview). This feature is used
to prevent a remote user from forcing a command to the UPS, such as
UPS shutdown or test etc.
If selected the software will require a password for communication
with the UPS. This password is to protect the Upsagent connection. If
the user doesn’t know the password, it will not be possible to connect
the agent.
Enabled
33000
Disabled
Disabled
Empty
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
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1.3 UPS connections
The UPS connection window contains the list of the UPS that will be monitored by the Upsagent.
It is possible to add, delete or edit the UPS list.
The STANDARD version of UPSMON will only allow one UPS to be monitored either locally or via a network by the Upsagent. The
FULL version will allow one UPS to be monitored locally and up to 31 UPS to be monitored via a network by the Upsagent. To change
the STANDARD version to the FULL version you must enter the CDROM serial number and relevant License number using the About
tab and the enter code dialog box. The License number is available from the UPS manufacturer or supplier.
The FULL version of UPSMON also enables the operation of Parallel functionality. This function enables the setup of groups of UPS,
which are working in redundant operation. It is possible to create up to 10 groups, with each group containing up to 8 UPS (2 UPS
minimum) with up to 64 event actions.
Parameter name Parameter description Default
Defines the time-interval (in seconds) in which the Upsagent polls for
data from the UPS (if the Upsagent is connected to remote UPS via
network). This parameter is enabled only if there is at least one Ups
connected via TCP/IP in the list of connected Ups. The system speed
Update frequency
may be reduced due to permanent communication with the UPS if
this value is too small. If the value is too high the system will react
slower in the case of an alarm from the UPS. The recommended
values are from 1 second (for smaller networks) or 5-10 seconds (on
larger networks).
3 seconds
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1.3.1 UPS configuration (select the Add or Modify button)
Parameter name Parameter description
UPS Name
PRTK Code
UPS Serial number
UPS connection
Password protection
Remote sensors
UPS identification name.
The PRTK is used to determine the type of UPS to be monitored, the code to be entered can be
located on the UPS.
The UPS have unique serial numbers, this number used to identify the UPS. Enter the serial
number as printed on the UPS identification label. This field is important for the correct
operation with Teleservice program.
The UPS connection must be set to the chosen method to be used for the communication
between the computer and UPS(s). The first method of connection is local, this connection
method is used when the connection to the UPS is to be made via a serial port, if this method is
to be used ensure that the correct serial port and UPS address is selected. All the other settings
for the serial connection (baud speed etc) are automatically set for the selected UPS type. The
second method of connection is remote via a network, for this connection an IP address for the
computer or SNMP adapter must be specified for the device where the UPS is connected and the
device number (usually 1). Note: The Windows version supports USB communication via USBUPS adapter. The USB communication is supported by MS Windows 95 OSR2, 98, 2000 and
higher. Note: The TCP/IP communication allows the user to specify a remote Upsagent or
SNMP adapter location by host name (or DNS name).
It is possible to specify a connection password for each UPS connected. This password must
always be specified to connect the specific UPS.
It is possible to specify whether temperature, humidity and/or digital I/O sensors are associated
with the SNMP adapter to which the remotely connected UPS is connected. This will make it
possible to configure the sensors in the right section and activate the relative alarms.
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System shutdown
This field is used to specify the parameters for the system shutdown, the system Shutdown can
be triggered by either a specified time after AC Fail or if the UPS autonomy time is below a
specified time. If the UPS sends a low battery signal to the computer (i.e. the UPS backup time is
low), the Upsagent will ignore the specified times and start the system shutdown procedure
immediately.
UPS shutdown
This field can be used to send a shutdown signal to the UPS once all remote computers have
shutdown, at this point the UPS will then shutdown
1.3.2 Parallel group configuration (select the Configure button)
Parameter name Parameter description
Enable parallel function
Disable actions on single Ups
Consider a Ups with lost
communication as an alarm
Disable the System shutdown from
a single UPS
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Enable or disable the parallel functionality.
If selected, the standard configuration for the single UPS event will be ignored. The Upsagent
controls only the group status. If it is not selected, the Upsagent controls both the group events
and also the single UPS events. If this parameter is selected, the job actions defined in the job
dialog box are disabled for the single UPS.
If selected, the active alarm level is raised, specified on the parallel event list, for each UPS in
communication lost condition.
If selected, this disables the system and UPS shutdown time defined on the single UPS
configuration. This function shutdown time is the same time for the UPS parallel group.
Parallel groups
Redundancy level
Enable system shutdown if all of
the UPS are supplied from the
batteries
Enables system shutdown in the
event of low back up time
Enable the Ups shutdown after
system shutdown
User can add, modify or delete parallel groups. In the three “Parallel groups” it will be shown the
defined parallel groups. By expanding one group it is possible to see the Ups that belong to the
group. By selecting one parallel group, the belonging UPSs will be inserted on the list “Groups
UPS”.
It is possible to add an UPS to a parallel group: first select the UPS on the list “System groups”,
then press the green left arrow button. The new UPS will appear on the list “Groups UPS”.
It is possible to remove an UPS from the parallel group: first select the UPS on the list “Groups
UPS”, then press the green right arrow button. The UPS will disappear from the list “Groups
UPS”.
Note: Each parallel group must contain at least two UPS.
Defines the redundancy level of the parallel group: possible choices are N (default), N+1 (for
groups with a minimum of 2 UPS), N+2 (for groups with a minimum of 3 UPS) and N+3 (for
groups with a minimum of 4 UPS).
N.B. A parallel group with redundancy N+i will stay active and operational even if “i” UPS
within the group fail. The load will be shared between the remaining UPS.
System shutdown parameters for the parallel group can be defined. The shutdown may depend
on the fact that all the UPS comprising the parallel group are operating in battery mode.
The shutdown may depend on the fact that the “i-th” backup time of the parallel group selected
is lower than the preset time.
N.B. If the redundancy level is N, the lowest backup time is considered; if it is N+1, the second
lowest time is considered; if it is N+2, the third lowest time is considered, while if it is N+3, the
fourth lowest time is considered.
It is possible to shutdown the groups’ UPS together with the system after the specified delay.
It is possibile to define a set of actions related to states or events for each parallel group. In order to configure these actions it is necessary
to select the parallel group and to press the “Jobs” button.
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The selected parallel group is shown on the “Parallel group” tree. The user can add, modify, or remove the composite events related to
the selected parallel group. The composite events defined on the parallel group are shown on the “Activated jobs for parallel group” list.
Every composite event related to the group is made up of one or more simple events that may occur on the groups’ UPS. These simple
events are visible on the “Associated event list” list. The composite event occurs, and the defined actions are performed, only when all
the simple events on the list are verified on the same time. A composite event is made up to 6 simple event.
It is possible to add a simple event to the list of the composite events: first select a new simple event from the “Event list” list, then press
the green left arrow button. A dialog window will be shown; on this window it is possible to set the event priority: i.e. the number of the
groups’ UPS on which the simple event must occur for making it acknowledgeable.
It is possible to remove a simple event from the “Associated event list” list: first select the simple event from the list, then press the green
right arrow button. The event shall be removed from the list.
It is possible to modify the priority of a simple event by selecting it on the “Associated event list” list and double-click on it.
For each composite event related to the parallel group it is possible to set the actions that Upsagent will perform when the composite
event will occur. It is possible to define the message that will be sent at the composite event creation. This message will be shown on the
“Message” column of the “Activated jobs for parallel group” list.
Action name Action description
In the message text it is possible to add actual values or information which will be displayed
along with the original information, these are as follows:
$NAME The UPS or Group name will be added to the message (See main
parameters dialog box).
$SYSNAME The System name will be added to the message (See main parameters
dialog box).
Message
$SYSLOC The System location will be added to the message (See main parameters
dialog box).
$SHUTTIME The time before shutdown of the local system in seconds.
$SHUTTIME1 The time before shutdown of the local system in the format: hh:mm:ss
$STH, $STM e $STS The three values: the time before the shutdown of the local system in
hours, minutes and seconds.
$REMTIME The remaining UPS battery autonomy.
$REMCAP The remaining UPS battery capacity.
If selected the event will to be logged into event log file.
Log event
ATTENTION: On Windows NT,2000 or XP platforms the events are also logged in the
system Application event log. On UNIX platforms the events are also logged into the
system log (this depends on system configuration: see syslog manual).
If selected the Upsagent will execute a specified command file when a selected condition occurs.
Execute file
Recommendation: Always use the full path name for the file.
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Local message
Broadcast message
Shutdown system
Email
If selected this enables message to be displayed on the local computer, the messages can be
delayed to stop short event changes being displayed unnecessarily (e.g. short power problems) or
repeated to ensure acknowledgment.
For Windows the message is displayed on the desktop, OS/2 executes the ups_loc.cmd script,
Novell Netware sends the message to the server console and Unix executes the ups_loc.scr script.
If selected this enables a message to be sent to remote users via the network. For Windows the
message is broadcast to all connected users or only to some users depend on the configuration
inserted in the page Configurations, for other systems the ups_mess.scr (or .ncf for Novell
Netware) script is executed.
Recommendation: Use the wall command to send message to all connected users on Unix
systems.
If selected this option enables the shutdown of the system, for Windows the ups_shut.cmd file is
searched for possible user specified commands before shutdown (e.g. quit databases, …) then the
standard system shutdown is executed using the WIN32 API functions.
For other systems the ups_shut.scr (or .cmd or .ncf) script is started with the appropriate
commands to provide the correct shutdown of the computer.
Direct email support is for Windows only, when using other system a script etc must be used to
suit the individual system.
It is possible to specify a name and email address for email recipients in the Configuration tab. If
the Email checkbox is selected, then the message is sent to the specified users, also by standard
Windows MAPI or SMTP interface. Before using this option the email service must be
configured on the computer.
SMS
Call to Teleguard
FAX Message
Voice Call
Enables the option to send the message as SMS to a specified GSM phone number.
The Upsmon can be used to contact a teleservice monitoring and control system with regards to
the event occur on the parallel group.
Enables the option to send the message as FAX. Before using this option the fax service must be
configured on the computer.
Selected when making a voice call using a voice modem. For each UPS status it is possible to
create a .wav file to describe the event.
It is possible to save the UPS parallel event configuration, and also possible to load it on another computer without re-inserting the same
configuration, this can be done using the “Save profile” and “Load profile” buttons.
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1.4 Remote sensors
This window shows the list of remote sensors associated with the SNMP adapter connected to the UPS. Up to 6 different types of remote
sensor can be associated with an SNMP adapter using the serial port (see sensor cable wiring specifications). The remote sensors are
divided into three categories:
a. Temperature sensors that measure the environmental temperature around the sensor. Alarms can be set to
indicate when high or low temperature thresholds are exceeded so that certain actions can be taken (sending an
SMS or an e-mail or system shutdown).
b. Temperature and humidity sensors that measure the environmental temperature and humidity around the sensor.
Alarms can be set to indicate when high or low temperature thresholds are exceeded so that certain actions can
be taken (sending an SMS or e-mail or system shutdown).
c. Temperature and digital I/O sensors that measure the environmental temperature around the sensor and have
two contacts – an Input and an Output. Alarms can be set to indicate when high or low temperature thresholds
are exceeded so that certain actions can be taken (sending an SMS or e-mail or system shutdown). It is also
possible to set parameters for the Input contact so that certain actions are taken (sending an SMS or e-mail or
system shutdown) whenever the contact opens (or closes),
One of the actions that can be taken is the closing of the Output contact of the digital I/O sensors. This can be set to signal a general
alarm condition on the UPS (e.g. AC Failure), or a general alarm condition on a sensor (e.g. high temperature).
Up to 32 remote sensors can be configured. Given that a maximum of 32 UPS systems can be controlled, it is evident that if each UPS
has 6 sensors, it will not be possible to monitor all the sensors. It is up to the user to choose which of the 32 sensors he intends to
monitor.
It is possible to add, delete or modify the sensors listed.
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