ACScout-NETBB User`s Manual
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1. External Temperature Sensor Power LED Green Illustration 2 ACScout NETBB Connectors 2 3 GUI Description The ACScout NETBB has the ability to display AC voltage frequency and temperature readings in real time approximately every 2 seconds Illustration 3 shows what the ACScout NETBB GUI when the ACScout NETBB is connected to the computer The GUI is made of primarily 3 sections tab menus status bar and log file The tab menus are used to connect configure and request information from the ACScout NETBB That status bar is located towards the top of the GUI and is highlighted green when a connection has been established between the GUI and the ACScout NETBB When an active connection exists the status bar shows the real time values The GUI also shows a log file that displays events detected by the ACScout NETBB Tab Menu Status Bar wll 1 04 2013 07 01 50 DM event LOG HAS BEEN CLEARED 42019 02 07 00 PM event POWER ON 04 2013 02 02 07 PM event EXTERNAL TEMP PROBE DISCONNECTED 102013 1800 01 AM ewen VOLTAGE NORMAL 127 9Vac tempersiune f OF 1 06 2013 12 00 01 AM event VOLTAGE NORMAL 12 3Vac temperatures 7AF 1 07 2013 12 00 01 AM event VOLTAGE MOPMAL 124Vac temperatures fat 107 2013 O20 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 62 0Hz temperature 76F 1 07 2013 03 09 57 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL 60 0Hz temperature 76F NOT 20193 05 01 19 DM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 62 0Hz temperature 77F 11 07 2013 08 012 PM event2. 6F 01 07 2013 05 01 19 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 62 0Hz temperature f fF 01 0 2013 05 01 21 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL 60 0Hz temperature f FF 01 07 2013 05 05 05 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 62 0Hz temperature 6F 01 07 2013 05 05 07 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL DU Uz temperature 6F 01 0 2013 08 10 21 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 61 6Hz temperature 6F 01 0 2013 08 10 23 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL 60 3Hz temperature 6F 01 08 2013 12 00 01 AM event YOLTAGE NORMAL 122Vac temperature f4F 01 08 2013 04 18 59 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 61 9Hz temperature 6F 01 08 2013 04 18 59 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL 60 0Hz temperature 6F 01 08 2013 05 28 17 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 61 9Hz temperature 6F 01 08 2013 05 28 17 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL 60 0Hz temperature 6F Illustration 17 Successfully Connected Configure Email The ACScout NETBB may be configured to send emails alerts which is useful when you are not in the same location as your ACScout NETBB This is done by using the ACScout NETBB as an email server and using your email address to send emails The ACScout NETBB can only use port 25 to send emails An existing SMTP server and email address is required to use this feature Please contact your network administrator or internet service provider if you do no have any of this information Illustration 18 shows an example of the email configuration screen The following are descriptions of the different options on this screen e
3. Install button and continue through the prompts until the installation is complete then reboot your computer InstallShield Wizard Completed xi Cancel Illustration 5 USB Driver Installation 4 Configuration After the ACScout NETBB is connected to the computer via USB the ACScout NETBB will upload voltage frequency and temperature readings in real time approximately every 2 seconds The GUI also shows a log file that displays alarms 4 1 Connect to ACScout NETBB The initial ACScout NETBB GUI screen is shown in Illustration 6 Notice that the GUI is not connected to the ACScout NETBB Connect the USB cable between the ACScout NETBB and your computer then click the Manage tab and select Add Device BER Fie Edit View Manage Probe Help Dedica di Summary USB 00000000 Connect failed Illustration 6 Initial ACScout NETBB GUI Screen This will bring up the Add Device screen shown in Illustration 7 Click on the check box labeled Connect USB and push the OK button x Connect USB IP Address UU 0 U Port Number fo cancel Illustration 7 Add Device Screen If an ACScout NETBB is detected then the log screen will change and show the device serial number in square brackets followed by the real time voltage frequency and temperature measurements as shown in Illustration 8 BER File Edit view Manage Probe Help D ce a GE summary E USB 11002368 1
4. send emails and define sensing alarms for the AC voltage frequency and temperature Launch the configuration screen by clicking on the Probe tab and selecting Configure This will bring up the screen shown in Illustration 11 There are 4 tabs in this configuration screen Info Alarm IP Config and Email The info tag displays the ACScout NETBB serial number software version date and time and location The location should be modified to define where your ACScout NETBB is located This is very useful when you are using multiple ACScout NETBB units Info Alarm IP Config Email ACscout SN 11002368 Software Version 5 12a Date and Time qijesfani3 11 14 37 AM Set current time Location The Lab Illustration 11 Configuration Screen Configure IP Address Networking The ACScout NETBB may be configured to operate with your network This will enable the GUI to modify the ACScout NETBB configuration and receive log information through the Ethernet cable instead of the USB cable To configure the ACScout NETBB to be compatible with your network you will need some basic information about your network to proceed Specifically you will need to have e An IP Address that may be used by the ACScout NETBB that is not currently being used by any other device on your network e Subnet Mask used by your network e Gateway used by your network s DNS Server used by your network You may need to contact your ne
5. select Add Device The Add Device screen will pop up Enter the IP Address and port number that you used previously as shown in Illustration 15 add Device gt E Connect USE IP Address 192 168 8 11 Port Number 2100 cancel Illustration 15 Add Device Screen Using IP Address Next click Manage tab and select Probe Device Use the drop down menu to select the options that has the IP Address in as shown in Illustration 16 Click OK button x Select Device 192 168 8 211 2100 00000000 cancel Illustration 16 Probe Device Using IP Address Illustration 17 shows the main screen successfully connected Notice that the status bar is green and the log file is loaded iol File Edit View Manage Probe Help MIELE 121Vac 60 0Hz Int 76F Ext N C at 01 08 2013 06 00 07 PM Location The Lab aN 11002368 Version 5 00a oltage limits 128 105 Frequency limits 61 2 58 8 Temperature limits 90F A0F 01 04 2013 03 01 53 PM event LOG HAS BEEN CLEARED 01 04 2013 03 03 00 PM event POVWER ON 01 04 2013 03 03 07 PM event EXTERNAL TEMP PROBE DISCONNECTED 01 05 2013 12 00 01 AM event YOLTAGE NORMAL 123 ac temperature 3F 01 06 2013 12 00 01 AM event YOLTAGE NORMAL 123Yac temperature 4F 01 07 2013 12 00 01 AM event YOLTAGE NORMAL 124Yac temperature 4F 01 07 2013 03 09 57 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 62 0Hz temperature 6F 01 07 2013 03 09 57 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL 60 0Hz temperature
6. 20Yac 60 0Hz2 Int IEF Ext NC at 01 04 2013 02 43 25 PM gt Illustration 8 ACScout NETBB Detected Screen To fully connect click the Manage tab and select Probe Device The Probe Device Screen will pop up where the ACScout NETBB can be selected by choosing USB device from the drop down menu as shown in Illustration 9 x Select Device WS 11002368 cence Illustration 9 Probe Device Screen When a connection is established the ACScout NETBB GUI screen will appear like Illustration 10 The status bar will change from displaying Summary to displaying the ACScout NETBB voltage and temperature readings The status bar will also change from white to green The log file is also downloaded from the ACScout NETBB showing the location serial number and software version BER File Edit View Manage Probe Help DEE 120Vac 60 0Hz Int 70F Ext N C at 01 04 2013 03 03 35 PM Location The Lab S N 11002368 Version 5 00a oltage limits 126 105 Frequency limits 61 2 56 6 Temperature limits 90F A0F 01 04 2013 03 01 58 PM event LOG HAS BEEN CLEARED 01 04 2013 03 03 00 PM event POYWER ON 01 04 2013 03 03 07 PM event EXTERNAL TEMP PROBE DISCONNECTED Illustration 10 ACScout NETBB GUI Connected 4 2 Configure ACScout NETBB The ACScout NETBB can be configured in multiple ways depending on your needs This section provides information with respect to configuring your ACScout NETBB to work with your network
7. ACScout NETBB User s Manual A com f 2 j H D Table of Contents ACCOM NET Db User e Min dl senin 1 LACSCOU NETBB Introducties N iaia asta 3 1 l General Description Usenet 3 ACSC NETBE RE 3 ACECoScoieNETBBGUIONENTeW aaa 3 I2 AGS Cont NE LBB Package COnNenis a lana 3 Tor opo Ca IONS EE 4 DICO lle D 2 Hardware Conisiraloi asl 5 22 AC SCOMEINE LBB OMMeCCE ee Eege D 2 6 e E het WEE 7 SLACH GU E 7 VANS EVO ERRE RR III 7 CONI galla ia 9 4 l Gonnecrio ex Gr COUSIN ER gt bai 9 A 2 One tre AG SCOUT NE 11 Conhieure IP Address NeGtwWOrkin TEE 12 Contiene Ee E E 16 EE ii 17 SR Le e te Be EE 19 5 1 Send Text Messages SMS MessageSs 4 19 SE eent El eet le EE 20 Od LEE COU EE 20 DVI 20 6 3Contactiniormialoi eolie ele 20 1 ACScout NETBB Introduction 1 1 General Description and Uses ACScout NETBB Overview The ACScout NETBB is a highly reliable easy to use AC voltage monitor that plugs into an electrical outlet It records outages and variations in voltage and frequency In addition to AC voltage monitoring the ACScout NETBB can monitor both internal and external temperature The internal temperature is that generated from inside of the ACScout NETBB case The external temperature is sensed with the supplied thermistor assembly The ACScout NETBB is able to report log files to your personal computer through USB or through your network Ethernet The ACScout NETBB has a list of predefined alarms t
8. Email Address 1 is an address that will receive and email from the ACScout NETBB e Email Address 2 is a second address that will receive and email from the ACScout NETBB e SMTP Server is the outgoing mail server used for sending email e SMTP Port is the outgoing mail server port used for sending email must be 25 e Username is the email address that the ACScout NETBB will use to send email e Password is the password for the email address that the ACScout NETBB will use to send email e Reply to Address is the reply to email address that will be displayed in the email e Subject Line anything typed in here will be displayed in the subject of the email e Body anything typed in here will be added to the body of the email eee R o E Info Alarm IP Config Email E mail address 1 JACScoutTest gmai com E mail address 2 SMTP Server smtpout secureserver net SMTP Part 5 0 fw Server requires authentication Username test audiopowerlabs com Password SER EE Password verify AEREA Reply to address testW audiopowerlabs corn Subject line ACScout Test Iv Include location I Include measurements Body Illustration 18 Email Configuration Screen Configure Alarms The ACScout NETBB has alarms that are triggered when the voltage spikes or sags when frequency drifts or when the internal or external temperature goes to high or low The min and max value that tr
9. Temperature Max non condensing 120 F Operating Accuracy Voltage Detection Time Min 0 1 S Frequency Detection Time Min 0 033 S Nominal Frequency 60 Hz Frequency Accuracy 0 2 Hz Temperature Accuracy 5 F 2 Basic Operation 2 1 Hardware Configuration The ACScout NETBB should be connected as shown in Illustration 1 The ACScout NETBB and your personal computer are both connected to your router or network using Ethernet cable The Wall Adapter is plugged into the wall outlet and connected to the ACScout NETBB Do not plug the wall adapter into a surge protection outlet as it may affect the accuracy of the reading If monitoring an uninterruptible power supply UPS plug into the UPS output Note the AC Wall Adapter is calibrated to the specific ACScout NETBB USB cable must be temporarily used to connect your computer to the ACScout NETBB for configuration purposes ACScout Net mmm Wall Outlet amp AC f Wall Adapter Router or Network ee Computer mums Ethernet cable me AC voltage USB cable temporary Illustration 1 Basic ACScout NETBB Configuration 2 2 ACScout NETBB Connections Illustration 2 shows the connectors on the front of the ACScout NETBB The green LED is activated whenever power is supplied to the ACScout NETBB The red LED is activated when the ACScout NETBB detects that an event has occurred UO Expander Event LED Red
10. eFREQUENCY NORMAL HLOH temperatures 77 F 1 07 2013 06 05 05 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM 62 0H2 temperature 76F 1 07 2013 06 05 07 Pe event FREQUENCY NORMAL 60 0Hz temperatune 76F Ores 08 10 21 PM event FREQUENCY HIGH ALARM DI bz temperature 76F 1 07 2013 08 10 23 PM event FREQUENCY NORMAL GI iz temperature 76F Mifda013 12 00 07 AM eveni VOLTAGE NORMAL 122Vac temperatune 4F Log File Illustration 3 ACScout NETBB GUI 3 Software Installation 3 1 ACScout GUI To install the ACScout NETBB GUI insert the ACScout software CD into the computer CD drive The CD should be automatically recognized and launch the Install Shield Wizard as shown in Illustration 4 If Windows does not launch the Install Shield Wizard automatically then open the CD using Windows Explorer and double click on the Setup exe program Continue to click Next until the installation has completed jie ACscout InstallShield Wizard E x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ACscout The InstallShield R Wizard will install AC ecout on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Back cancel Illustration 4 Install Shield Wizard ACScout 3 2 USB drivers After installation of the ACScout NETBB GUI is complete the Silicon Laboratories CP210x USB at UART Bridge Driver Installer will be installed automatically as shown in Illustration 5 Click the
11. hat are reported in a log file These alarms are the ACScout NETBB real time measurements For example the Voltage Low alarm is triggered when the AC voltage dips below a specified voltage value The ACScout NETBB may also send out email messages notifying you in real time when these alarms have occurred Note that the ACScout NETBB can send email messages for 5 minutes when power is lost ACScout NETBB GUI Overview The ACScout NETBB Graphical User Interface GUT is included with your purchase and must be installed on a Windows personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP XP Pro VISTA or Windows 7 The ACScout NETBB GUI is used to configure network settings email settings download log files and define sensed alarms 1 2 ACScout NETBB Package Contents Below is a list of the items that are included with your purchase of the ACScout NETBB 1 ACScout NETBB ACScout Install CD USB cable AC Wall Adapter External Thermistor Assembly Temperature Monitoring AA Size Battery E ga 1 3 Specifications Characteristic Notes Rating Units Physical Dimensions Length 5 inch Width 2 5 inch Height inch Weight 8 OZ Operating Limits Nominal AC Voltage Min 100 Volts RMS Nominal AC Voltage Max 135 Volts RMS AC Voltage Min AC sag detection 75 Volts RMS AC Voltage Max AC spike detection 180 Volts RMS Temperature Min non condensing 0 F
12. iggers the alarm may be modified by clicking on the Alarm tab in the configuration screen An example of an Alarm configuration is shown in Illustration 19 Info Alarm P Config Email Walks Frequency High Low High Low E 105 61 2 EN g W Enable W Enable Temperature SE External High Lowy High Low AUF 40F SOF 40F r Enable r Enable M Log voltage nightly Illustration 19 Alarm Tab The Alarm configuration is divided into 4 sections Volts Frequency Internal Temperature and External Temperature For each section an acceptable range can be defined by the high and low value When the ACScout NETBB detects a value outside of this range then an alarm is triggered and the log file is updated If the email is configured properly then an email message will be sent indicating which alarm was triggered Individual alarms can be deactivated by removing the check mark from the Enable check box Note The ACScout NETBB maintains internal time and date referenced to Coordinated Universal Time UTC often referred to as Greenwich Mean Time GMT or Zulu time This is different than the time and date displayed in the log file by the ACScout application on your computer which is converted before being displayed to local time 5 Application Notes 5 1 Send Text Messages SMS Messages The ACScout NETBB can be configured to send short message service SMS messages to your cell phone All major mobile phone carrier
13. ily PCI Ethernet Adapte f8 b09 27 72 C8 2C Yes Yes 192 168 8 44 255 255 255 0 192 168 8 1 192 168 8 1 192 168 8 1 Tuesday January HB 2013 1 61 54 PM Wednesday January 49 2013 1 61 54 Illustration 12 Windows Command Prompt ipconfig all To modify the network setting click on the IP Config tab Next enter in the Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server and IP address as shown in Illustration 13 Note the IP address must be different than the IP address of the computer to which it is connected Leave the port number at the default 2100 unless you have a specific reason to change it Click OK button to store the settings on the ACScout NETBB Note After making configuration changes reboot the ACScout NETBB power down then power up to insure that changes are loaded into active memory space Note Finish all configuration steps before installing battery Illustration 13 IP Configuration Screen Test your network configuration by disconnecting the USB cable from your computer The GUI will indicate that the ACScout NETBB is disconnected when the status bar changes to red and displays Connect failed as shown in Illustration 14 BER File Edit View Manage Probe Help Dede Connect failed Illustration 14 ACScout NETBB Disconnected To connect using your network plug the ACScout NETBB into a router on your network using a standard Ethernet cable and click the Manage tab and
14. s have an email address that feeds into your SMS inbox The only information that you need to is your phone number and your phone carriers email address Table 1 shows a list of the more commonly used cell phone carriers Phone Carrier Carriers Email Address Sprint pm sprint com Verizon vtext com T Mobile tmomail net AT amp T txt att net Table 1 Cell Phone Carriers Email To configure the ACScout NETBB to send a text message make sure that the ACScout NETBB is connected to your computer and click Probe menu then go to Configure To send a text message to the cell phone number 614 436 2300 that has Sprint as the carrier you would enter 6144362300 pm sprint com into the Email Address 1 box under the Email tab as shown in Illustration 20 You can verify that this configuration works by unplugging the power to the ACScout NETBB then reconnecting it You should receive a text message within the next few minutes indicating a power failure Info Alarm IP Config Email E mail address 1 6144362300 pm sprint com E mail address 2 SMTP Server smtpout secureserver met SMTP Port C Jh Server requires authentication Username testi audiopowerlabs Com Password Password verify iii Reply to address besh audiopowerlabs com Subject line A Scouk Test Jh Include location W Include measurements Body coe zo Illustration 20 Te
15. twork administrator for some of this information If you are using the ACScout NETBB for home use then you should access your router to find an unused IP Address A convenient way to find some of your network settings is to use the command ipconfig all in the Windows command prompt This can be done by clicking Start going to Run and typing cmd When the command prompt comes up you will be able to type in the command ipconfig all Illustration 12 shows what you can expect to see after typing this command Note for best results make sure that the computer is connected to your network via Ethernet cable Please take note of your Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Server ey CA WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Ver sion 5 1 2600 GI Copyright 1985 2601 Microsoft Corp Co Documents and Settings kyle gt ipconfig Windows IP Configuration Host Name Primary Dns Suffix d Node Type a IF Routing Enable WINS Proxy Enabled Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection specif ic Description Physical Address Dhcp Enabled futoconfiguration IP Address a Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server a DNS Servers a Lease Obtained Lease Expires PH uni nm fun duri ii Wa n Connection 3 DNS Suffix GR BL LI I a a i i Douro ir Lion C Documents and Settings kyle gt _ sUDEU PCHI Broadcast Ho No AMD PCNET Fam
16. xt Messaging Configuration 6 Company Information 6 1 About ACScout We are based in Columbus Ohio and are proud to offer homeowners and businesses a simple affordable solution to AC power monitoring Founded and operated by pioneers in the electronics computing and utility industries we have more than 100 years experience building quality products On occasion we build custom AC monitoring devices for special applications Don t hesitate to contact us with recommendations for ACScout enhancements customization distribution or sales We appreciate your feedback and welcome your suggestions 6 2 Warranty All of our products come with a 5 year warranty from the time of purchase Use the contact information below if any issues are found with you ACScout product The device will need to be returned to factory for a replacement 6 3 Contact Information Website www acscout com Phone 614 436 2300 Address 7020 Huntley Rd Suite A Columbus OH 43229 Email sales acscout com
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