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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 interference to radio communication.
ServSensor EXP 8 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 2. Overview............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Introduction..................................................
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.
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.
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. 1 3 2 4 Figure 2-1. Front panel. Table 2-1. Front panel components. Number 1 Component Description 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.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.3.2 Back Panel Figure 2-2 shows the ServSensor EXP 8’s back panel, and Table 2-3 describes its components. 6 5 Figure 2-2. Back panel. Table 2-3. Back panel components. Number Component Description 5 (8) RJ-45 ports The sensor ports, numbered 1–8, are used to connect intelligent sensors to the ServSensor EXP 8. 6 (1) barrel connector This is a 7.5-VDC plug. Use a 7.0–9-V, 2.5-A power supply (included). 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
ServSensor EXP 8 3. Installation 3.1 Connecting to the Base Unit To connect the ServSensor EXP 8 to the ServSensor V4E, follow the steps listed below. 1. Connect the cable to your chosen port on the ServSensor. See Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. E1 port. 2. Connect the other end to the “E-in” port on the expansion module. See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. E-in port. NOTE: Make sure that the 7.5-volt power supply is connected.
Chapter 3: Installation Figure 3-4. Daisychained configuration. 3.2 Setting up a Sensor (Standard Configuration) This section describes the basic setup of a sensor in a standard configuration. It focuses on the temperature sensor; however, this basic setup process applies to all compatible sensors. If you require information on specific functions of a particular sensor, then download the manual for that sensor from our Web site or locate it on your product CD. 1.
ServSensor EXP 8 4. Click on the temperature sensor’s name (indicated in previous screen). The Sensors page appears. Figure 3-7. Sensor Settings page. NOTE: You can also access this page by clicking on the “Sensors” tab at the top of the page. 5. Extended ports are listed from 1–4 on the left side of the Sensor Menu page. Figure 3-8. Sensors menu on Sensor Settings page. 6. Click the Temperature Sensor icon (or another type of sensor icon). Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Installation Figure 3-9. Click on the sensor icon. 7. The page shown in Figure 3-10 appears. Figure 3-10. Sensor Settings page for Temperature Sensor on Port 1. As with the ServSensor V4E, the procedure for changing sensor values remains the same. For more information on sensor settings, refer to the ServSensor (EME134A) manual or individual sensor manual. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
ServSensor EXP 8 3.3 Setting up a Sensor (Daisychained Configuration) This section describes the basic setup of a sensor in a daisychained configuration. It focuses on the temperature sensor; however, this basic setup process applies to all compatible sensors. If you require information on specific functions of a particular sensor, then download the manual for that sensor from our Web site, or locate it on your product CD. Connect the two modules together by following the instructions below: 1.
Chapter 3: Installation 3. When the unit is connected, the LEDs will enter the boot-up sequence indicating that the expansion module (EME1X8) is communicating with your ServSensor V4E (EME134A). 4. Plug a sensor into one of the RJ-45 “intelligent sensor ports” on the rear panel of the unit. In this example, we will use Port 1. Figure 3-13. Plug sensor into Port 1. 5. After the unit is connected, access your Web interface, click on the desired IP address and log in, and navigate to the summary page.
ServSensor EXP 8 Figure 3-15. Sensor Settings page. 7. Click on any available sensor. The settings for that particular sensor will appear as shown in Figure 3-16. Figure 3-16. Temperature sensor settings icon. Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Installation 8. After you click on the chosen sensor port, the screen shown in FIgure 3-17 will appear. Figure 3-17. Sensor Settings page for Temperature Sensor on Port 1. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
ServSensor EXP 8 4. Notifications Set up a notification to define what to do when the sensor gives a reading beyond your previously set thresholds. This allows you to determine how you will be notified that a sensor's reading has reached the specified parameters (high warning, critical, etc.). 4.1 Adding a Notification 1. Login as the administrator. 2. Click the “Notification” tab. 3. Click the “Notification Wizard.” Figure 4-1 appears. Figure 4-1. Notification Wizard tab.
Chapter 4: Notifications 4. The notification wizard page (see Figure 4-2) is displayed. Figure 4-2. Notification Wizard page. NOTE: We will now show a sample notification. To learn what the other types of notifications do, refer to the separate notification manuals on your product CD. 4.2 SNMP Trap Set up a notification via SNMP trap, so that when your sensor reaches a certain threshold it will send a notification to your SNMP server. 1. Log in as the administrator. 2. Click the “Notifications” tab. 3.
ServSensor EXP 8 Figure 4-3. SNMP Trap screen. 5. Fill in the following information: • Enter a name for the SNMP notification. • Enter the IP address of the SNMP trap. • Enter the community name of the SNMP trap. 6. Click the “Add Trap Destination” button. 7. Input another trap or click on the “Next” button. The screen shown in Figure 4-4 appears. Figure 4-4. SNMP trap notification screen. 8. Enter the Maximum Times to Resend and the Resend Intervals (secs).
Chapter 4: Notifications 9. Click on “Next” and the following screens will appear. On these screens you can select the parameters for when to send the SNMP trap notification. 10. Select the expansion board and then the sensor. Figure 4-5. Selecting the expansion board and sensor. 11. Select the status, and then the action. Figure 4-6. Selecting setting and trap name. NOTE: In the example above, the SNMP trap is bound to the temperature sensor that’s connected on Port 1.
ServSensor EXP 8 12. Once we have created the parameters for the SNMP trap, we need to make it active. To do this, go back to the “Notification” tab. It should look like the screen shown in Figure 4-7. Figure 4-7. Notification tab. 13. Select the sensor and SNMP trap parameters as before. Figure 4-8 appears. Select the expansion board, then select the sensor. Click “Next.” Figure 4-8. Select the expansion board, then select the sensor. Page 22 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 4: Notifications Figure 4-9 appears. Select the status and action, then click “Finish.” Figure 4-9. Select “High Critical,” then select the trap name. As shown in Figure 4-10, the SNMP trap has been added to the Notification page. Figure 4-10. Notification page. NOTE: To remove this trap and make it inactive, highlight the notification and click remove. NOTE: You can repeat this process to set up multiple SNMP traps for different sensors or for multiple SNMP servers. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
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