Accessories
ConnectUPS M (modem)
SNMP adapter
The
difference between the standard ConnectUPS and the M model
is that the M version allows the user to connect an external
modem directly to the unit. While communicating to the network
with both UDP/IP and SNMP protocols, the ConnectUPS-M can
now handle also the modem communications simultaneously.
In
the event of a UPS alarm condition, the ConnectUPS-M enables
the attached, external modem to place an outgoing call to
up to six pager numbers which can be preprogrammed into the
unit. If the pager supports text capability, the ConnectUPS-M
is capable of providing alarm/event text on the pager's LCD
display.
When
the ConnectUPS-M calls a personal computer, a communications
link is established between the ConnectUPS-M and a remote
computer running the appropriate communications software.
The ConnectUPS-M will continue to retry the call until it
successfully connects to the remote computer's modem.
The
ConnectUPS-M package includes two pieces of software (not
necessary for calling a pager/computer directly from the ConnectUPS-M):
DialUPS for UPS monitoring and UPSdial for remote alarm routing.
DialUPS uses the PC to monitor the status of the remote UPSs.
Critical parameters, such as alarms, load, battery time remaining
or battery capacity are scrutinized. Active alarms are displayed
and recorded into an alarm history file. A real-time map of
the UPS input, output and battery is also included within
this application.
When
a UPS with a ConnectUPS-M adapter calls, UPSdial answers and
performs the following actions:
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Acquires
basic data from the UPS and stores it in a unique UPS
data file.
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Displays
the identifiers codes of UPSs and the abnormal UPS status
on the Status screen.
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If
configured, calls a pager with a unique error code for
each UPS.
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Updates
the log file.
The
ConnectUPS-M is available in two models: Ethernet (twisted
pair) and Token Ring. It communicates via OnliNet Centro or
Vista software. If also communicates via network management
software packages such as HP OpenView or IBM's NetView for
AIX.
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