Staub Electronics EP-400-NMC EPISODE User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

Intelligent Remote Management Card

allows a UPS system to be managed,

monitored, and configured

Version 1.0

Remote Management System

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction………………………………………………………………………3

Installation Guide………………………………………………………………..5

Web Interface…………………………………………………………………...10

Reset to Default Setting / Recover from a Lost Password…………………17

Firmware Upgrade…………………………………………………….………..18

Trouble Shooting…………………………………………………….………….19

Appendix……………………………………………………………..…………..20

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

The Remote Management Card allows for remote monitoring and control of a UPS connected to
a network. After installing the hardware and configuring an IP address, the user can access,
monitor, and control the UPS from anywhere in the world. Simply use the web browser of your
choice to access your UPS. Servers and workstations can be protected by the UPS utilizing the
PowerPanel Business Edition Client version to safely shutdown when signaled by the Remote
Management Card.

Features

 Real-time UPS monitoring
 Remote management and configuration of UPS via Web Browser or NMS
 Auto-shutdown to protect servers/workstations from data lose due to power failure
 Schedule shutdown/start-up/reboot of the UPS via remote control
 Event logging to trace UPS operational history
 Data logging for analyzing power conditions
 Event notification via email and SNMP traps
 Support TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP/HTTP, NTP, DNS, SMTP protocol
 SNMP MIB provided
 Quick installation and user friendly interface
 User upgradeable firmware via FTP
 Security management provided

System Requirements

 A computer with a Windows or Linux Operating System (for optional PowerPanel

Business Edition Client)

 An Ethernet connection to an existing network
 NMS (Network Management Station) compliant with SNMP (for optional NMS management)

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Application:

Remote Management System

Unpacking

Inspect the Remote Management Card upon receipt. The package should contain the following:

 Remote Management Card
 PowerPanel Business Edition CD with software and user manuals

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 1. Hardware Installation

1. Turn off the UPS before removing the expansion port cover on the UPS.

2. Remove the two retaining screws from the expansion port cover and remove the cover.

3. Install the Remote Management Card into the expansion port.

4. Re-install and tighten the retaining screws.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the Remote Management Card.

6. Turn on the UPS.

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Definitions for LED Indicators

Link LED color Condition

Remote Management System

1 Ethernet connector

○○○○

2 LINK Indicator

○○○○

3 RX/TX Indicator

○○○○

Off

On(Yellow) The Remote Management Card is connected to the Network

TX/RX LED color

Off The Remote Management Card power is off

On(Green) The Remote Management Card power is on

Flash

The Remote Management Card is not connected to the Network/
or the UPS is off

- Receiving/transmitting data packet

- Reset finished

Step 2. Configure the IP address for the Remote Management Card.

Method 1: Using the Power Device Network Utility Tool

1. Install the Power Device Network Utility Tool from the included CD. It is located on the CD in

the \tools\network folder. Double click the “Power Device Network Utility” installation file,

“Setup.msi” to begin the installation.

2. After installation is complete, run the “Power Device Network Utility” program. Under “All

Programs, Select “Power Device Network Utility”.

3. The main dialog of the “Power Device Network Utility Tool” program is shown in Figure. 1.

The configuration tool will display all Remote Management Cards of present on the same

network. The "Refresh" button is used to search the entire local network for Remote

Management Card.

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Figure 1. The main window of the “Power Device Network Utility” program.

4. Select the Remote Management Card you are setting up. Click on the Tools menu and select

“Device Setup,” or double-click the Remote Management Card you want to configure.

5. You can modify the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address for the Device MAC

Address listed in the Device Network Settings window, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. The network card setting window.

6. To modify the IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway address, enter the new addresses into the

corresponding fields.

7. You will need to enter a User Name and Password for the Remote Management Card in the

authentication window, as shown in Figure 3.

Default user name: admin

Default password: admin

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