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1. II aka Current Value El a Monitoring Npower Demo envLED3State W 2 H MultiLink envLED3Control W o B GXT non html enySummaryAlarm R 1056 envTemperature1State yl 2 envTemperaturelF R 75 envTemperature10OffsetF W 0 envTemperature 10ffsetC W 0 Temperature LHighLimitF WW 75 envTemperature1HighLimitC Wi 23 envTemperature1LowLimitF Vit 32 envTemperaturelLowLimitC Vt D envTemperature2State vi 1 Update a Single Data Point Download Device To display the device s current value for a single data point Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view Bar shows progress of query request In the right side of the window right click on a data point and choose Query Selected Point from the pop up menu E openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Help Navigate Configure Quering SNMP device finished Y OpenComms Nform Alarm Loggi SNMP Device Nfinity Non HTML 126 4 203 252 S floor B View Filter data points MG Test mg Nfinity Non HTML Query Device Download Device A Event History mf Monitoring Npower Demo Description Set Value a maj MultiLink eT Ses a a RRA a 2 5 a p A upsSecondsOnBattery Query Selected Point Q upsEstimatedMinutesRemaining Enter a Set
2. 0 Liebert Keeping Business in Business MONITORING OPENCOMMS NFORM USER MANUAL Version 1 1 Release amp O Liebert EMERSON KEEPING BUSINESS IM BUSINESS USER MANUAL ON DEK MANUALE DELL UTENTE SUL DISCO BENUTZERHANDEUCH AUF PLATTE MANUAL DEL USUARIO EN DECO MANUEL DE LUTILSATEUR SUR LE DEQUE Part No NeoRM OpenComms Professional Edition Ti aa ARE ah Ri te ratt 407 2903 jebert CTE A gt gt EMERSON TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENGOMMS INFORM asi Sin crac aria 1 10 WHAT IS NFORM sia ea as 2 1 1 How Does Niorm Work bebas datrrot daran dees ed 2 2 0 How Do You CONTACT LIEBERT FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT 02020 ee ee no 3 3 0 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM NFORM ccccccocococcowococoocoooccoccoco co Wc 4 3 1 Conneccion hose Ket Wate dain Lhe donee Boe Aes hee naat bed ht eae 4 4 0 WHAT IS REQUIRED TO USE NFORMP c ccccococococococcororococcoccococco Wc 5 4 1 Connecting host computer and SNMP devicesS oo oooo ooo ee eee 5 4 2 Requirements for Installing NiorM oo 5 5 0 SAMPLE NFORM CONFIGURATION c ccccoccocooocrororocoocococo co W o W 6 6 0 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ccccoccooococcocococococcococoooooocococ oW o W o W W 7 6 1 ita Insta NO sidra las amp a a ida 7 6 2 Controlling Access to Configuration T 6 3 Upgrading to a Newer Version of Nform 0 0 0 00 ee ee ee eee 8 7 0 OVERVIEW
3. E openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Help y Navigate Confouel SNMP Device TAS SiteNet Integrator 126 4 203 206 D OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging Quering SNMP device finished SPAN mn 3 81 floor B i Fiter data points E 3 TAS SiteNet Integrator A Event History Query Device Download Device m Test Variable Per al Bg Nfinity Non HTML Monitoring Npower Demo envLED3State qf MultiLink envLED3Control GXT non html envSummaryAlarm envTemperature1State envTemperature 1F envTemperature1OffsetF Enter a Set Value envTemperature1Offsetc Dowload Set Value Temperature1HighLimitF envTemperature1HighLimitC envTemperature LLowLimitF envTemperature LLowLimitc envTemperature2State ad a ammam msnm dis tee MT fe EE FE pauses mn Query Selected Point Right click on data point then click on Enter a z Set Value LA Ea View Data Definition 222221262 OpenComms Nform Ea Enter SET value for env Temperature State Cancel Enter a value for this data point _ e Repeat this for each data point for which you wish to enter a set value Proceed to the next section 11 3 3 Download Device to complete this process Nform does not recognize a set value until the value has been downloaded to the device 40 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree 11 3 3 Download Device After en
4. Log on as Administrator e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to change In the right side of the window right click on a data point and choose Download Set Value from the pop up menu Once downloaded the value appears in the Set Value column E openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File view Help Pt Navigate Configure SNMP Device Nfinity Non HTML 126 4 203 252 D OpenComms Nform Alarm Loggi Ready 9 or O GET sci a Test column Nfinity Non HTML Query Device Download Device A Event History PN UUU T Description Variable Permission Current Value Set value _ m MultiLink upsIdentManufacturer R A upsIdentModel upsIdentUPSSoftwareWersion upsIdentagentSoftwareversion upsidentlame upsBatteryStatus upsSecondsOnBattery upsEstimatedMinutesRemaining upsBatteryWoltage upsBatteryTemperature data point upsInputL ineBads upsInputNumL ines t then click on peen i s Download Set eee Value Baal 1 Query Selected Point Enter a Set Value Dowload Set Value Right click on View Data Definition INADA AA DTD YD KAN ND 41 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree 11 3 4 View Data Definition To assist users in entering set values Nform provides data definitions for some devices Each defini tion provides a description of the data point and its valid values To view a data defi
5. Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab Ef OpenComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help MX Navigate Configure Description ab Alarm service IP address lab TCF port used for client connection al Location of data abl Maximum number of records for alarm service Alarm Service xl Security Settings Es Local Users and Groups Sf License Key Administration E Device Manager Sg Domain Management 2 8 Local Domain 5 J Local Policy Setting Maximum number of records for alarm service Site Navigation Builder Er Services and Applications GE Alarm Service In the left side of the window click on Domain Management In the right side of the window double click on Local Domain then on Services and Applica tions Builder and finally on Alarm Service The right side of the window displays four options e Double click on any option to open the Alarm Service window for that option The example above shows the Maximum number of records for alarm service option Enter the appropriate change and click OK e Click on the File menu at the top of the window and then click on Save Instead you may click on the Save button amp on the toolbar A message window advises that the change may not take effect until after the computer is restarted Click OK 26 Configuring Nform Devices 9 6 2 Trap Service The Trap Service 1s responsible for receiving and
6. Network Management Workstation Internet Web System Browser ab e ME Installing the Software 6 0 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This section explains how to install OpenComms Nform For a first time installation follow the instructions in 6 1 Initial Installation If you are upgrading to a newer version of Nform and want to keep configuration settings proceed to 6 3 Upgrading to a Newer Version of Nform 6 1 Initial Installation Launch the installation file Setup exe from the CD One way to do this is Insert the OpenComms Nform CD in the CD drive e Click on the Start button and then on Run In the Run window click on Browse to locate the file Setup exe on the CD highlight the file name and click Open e Click OK to begin installation After viewing the Welcome screens read the Nform License agreement If you accept the terms and conditions of the license agreement click on the I accept the license agreement radio button and then click on the Next button If you do not accept the terms and conditions click on the I do not accept the license agreement radio button and then click on Cancel to abort the installation In the User Information window choose whether other computer users will have access to the Nform application Anyone who uses this computer e Only for me user name The Destination Folder window shown below displays the location where the software will be installed Liebert recommends us
7. File View Help y Silence Navigate Configure SNMP Device PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance 198 162 1 126 D OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging Ready Siow S Add Custom Floorplans ee Fiter data points zi a 8 Third Floor Finance m f PowerSure 3rd Floor Financ Query Device Download Device 8 First Floor Computer Room sige Niny oO Current Value EM GXT2U ServerSupport IcUpsBatTimeRemainino q ik Event History IcUpsBatvoltage IcUpsBatCapacity IcUpsInputFrequency IcUpsInputLine 1 IcUpsInputvoltage 1 IcUpsOutputFreguency IcUpsOutputLoad IcUpsOutputNum ines IcUpsOutputLine 1 IcUpsOutputvoltage 1 IcUpsOutputCurrent 1 IcUpsInverterStatus IcUpsAlarms Sample data device without Web card 22722220000 The table below shows where to find detailed information about the Navigate tab s functions A RO AA View the status of all devices 11 0 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree Manage Nform s alarm log acknowledge and delete alarms 12 0 Managing Alarms 11 Overview of Nform Net Event Manager 7 2 1 Navigate Menus and Toolbar Buttons When the Navigate tab is selected Nform displays up to four menus at the top of the window File View Alarms and Help Each menu has a drop down list of options Menus and options appear only when applicable For example the Alarms menu is available only when alarms are displayed The Toolbar buttons which appear dire
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9. Alarms No Alarms Present Connected Device 192 168 1 125 GXT2 700RT120 Connected Device Status Load Protected Normal Operation Nform displays alarms for selected device LEVICE Information LR aU Power Flow Alarms Battery Output Input Bypass Internals Last updated Sunday August 10 2003 04 03 25pm All Events 4 A The information varies by type of SNMP device The example below shows summary information for a cooling unit with an SNMP card EB openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help o 2 2 8 Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Gi Liebert be OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging 8 Add Custom Floorplans Davia E 8 Third Floor Finance Deluxe AM aif PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance DPE Helawars af MiniMate AirWeb Deluxe AM Webdemo 0 18 First Floor Computer Room 126 4 203 250 Device Status No Alarms Present Device Information E Summary Active Alarms system monitor control configure support Summary Updated August 10 2003 04 14 21PM Temperature 72 F Stage o Setpoint 70 Capacity 0 Tolerance 2 Humidity 50 Setpoint 50 Tolerance 2 Active Alarms No Alarms Present 35 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree 11 2 2 HTML control tab selected devices only The HTML control tab allows you to take actions such as testing a UPS battery or turning an SNMP device on or off This tab appears only for certain devices wit
10. Liebert warrants solely to you for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of Liebert shipment or distribution that the distribution media 1f supplied on which the Software 1s furnished under nor mal use will be free from defects in material and workmanship and the Software will substantially con form to Liebert published documentation EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTIES THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY OR FITNESS FOR INTENDED PURPOSE LIEBERT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL OPERATE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE LIMITATION OF REMEDIES DAMAGES A Liebert s entire liability and your exclusive remedy arising from use or inability to use the Software 18 1 The replacement of any distribution media not meeting Liebert s warranty or 2 If Liebert 1s unable to provide you a replacement that conforms to Liebert s warranty to refund the purchase price B IN NO EVENT WILL LIEBERT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS LOST REVENUE LOSS OF USE OR LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER ECONOMIC DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THESE DAMAGES YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS LICENSE REFLECTS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK U S GOVERNM
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12. To do this click on the Reinitialize button Reinitialize 37 11 2 4 HTML support tab Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree The HTML support tab displays vital information about the SNMP card and the device along with technical support contact information To use the HTML support tab Log on as either Administrator or Power User Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view In the right pane click on the HTML support tab The example below shows device information for an HTML supported UPS openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator EVENS a OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging 89 Add Custom Floorplans Third Floor Finance E PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance Bl MiniMate AirvWeb 2 8 First Floor Computer Room m Nfinity CommsSystem m f GXT2U ServerSupport H StaticTransferSwitch Comms 192 168 1 125 GxXT2 700RT120 Load Protected Normal Operation support GXT2U Oi Liebert Connected Device Connected Device Status monitor control Support Item Value System name 6xT2U Location Server Room 2 Building 1 Floor 1 West Wing Description Supporting Critical Server Manufacturer AA Corporation date mova __ RT120 Model GXT2 700RT120 700RT120 Liebert SNMP WebCard 1 200 0 Firmware Version Device Firmware OXT2MRAO Version configure support Manufacturer Lieten Web Site support S
13. e Click on the Start button then on Programs then on OpenComms Nform and finally on OpenComms Nform Nform opens and displays a blank screen as shown at oO C hli Net E tM nehi sem mbl honorer oma er E File View Events Hel Administrator or Power User E Save Log on as Administrator Exit Address Name The Administrator user name permits full access for configuring the software To log on as Administrator User Mame e Click on the File menu at the top of the window then click on Log On In the Login window choose Administrator the default in the User Name box In the Password box enter the default password liebert all lowercase letters i Cea e Click on the OK button Administrator T Password 15 8 3 Getting Started With Nform Change the Administrator Password The software has two users Administrator and Power User The Administrator has full access to con figuration and monitoring the Power User has viewing privileges only These user names cannot be changed The default password for both users is liebert all lowercase letters Liebert recommends changing the password for the Administrator for security purposes The password 1s case sensitive and may consist of up to eight characters any combination of letters numbers or symbols To change the Administrator password Log on as Administrator Click on the Configure tab E OpenComms Mform
14. menu and choosing Show Text Labels causes labels to appear under the buttons Configure Menus Ef OpenComms Nform Met Event Mana File Edit Help a Toolbar 7 i j x Mew Save Delete Cancel Table 1 shows the menu options available in the Configure tab and where to learn more about each Table 1 Configure Tab Menu Options Summary Toolbar button Function For more information see a Create a new device floor plan action or other item Abort changes that have not ose Delete Delete a device floor plan A action or other item 10 Overview of Nform Net Event Manager 7 2 Navigate Tab Overview The main features of the Navigate tab are Viewing summary status alarm history and parametric data for any device in the navigation tree Tracking alarms in an event log and in user specified files e Responding to alarms Access to the Navigate tab is unlimited it can be viewed by the Administrator or the Power User group This permits any authorized user to view the status of monitored managed devices and respond to alarms The Navigate tab view varies depending on the type of SNMP card installed in a device A device equipped with a Web enabled SNMP card may be viewed with a Web browser For devices with an SNMP card that does not support HTML Nform displays the data in tabular format For devices equipped with Web enabled SNMP cards the Navigate tab may be used to change con f
15. 1 Add a Device To add a device Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab In the left side of the window click on Device Manager then on SNMP Devices e Click on the File menu at the top of the window then click on New Instead you may click on the New button 2 on the toolbar New This opens the Add SNMP Device window as shown below Categories of E OpenComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator i supported devices File Edit Help timex Navigate Configure A A Add SWAP Device 3 Security Settings 1 08 Local Policies Es Local Users and Groups AZ Add SNMP Device AT Add SNMP Device Mame E Domain Management NS HTML Supported Ef Notification and Event C Te Device Typa ATHML Supported PE IP Address ne evice Type a ATML Supported Device Type t UPS ATATA AA ae HTML Supported C Ab E j E Haani Device Tope e UPS Other ee Air Power name MMS r Liebert Power Monit es Uther Liebert Power Morite Device s C Power Liebert Static Transf IP address e me Liebert Powers ure It Liebert Static Transh Check box if device has a Web enabled card installed Liebert Minikiate 2 Liebert Deluse Syste Liebert Deluse Syste Liebert Atlas Air Unit Liebert Challenger 3 Liebert PowerSure Ir Liebert UP Station Ge Liebert UP Station Ge Liebert Nfinity Web Liebert MPower Liebert UFStation 5 Liebert UP Station 5 Lie
16. BATTERY MODULES Internals 2 INSTALLED 2 ACTIVE ETA 0 WARNINGS Time Remaining 121 min O FAILED Last updated Sunday August 10 2003 03 14 35pm jalEvents To amp Liebert OpenComms Network Interface Card 11 1 2 Navigate View Non HTML Devices For devices without HTML support Nform displays device information in a format similar to the win dow shown below You may select which data points are displayed or change the description of any item in the device setup see 9 2 2 Views tab E openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Help y Pan Navigate Configure SNMP Device Nfinity Non HTML 126 4 203 252 D OpenComms Nform Alarm Loggi Quering SNMP device finished Ie floor B f Test Bg Nfinity Non HTML Query Device Download Device A Event History View Filter data points had soe PD eof did Description Variable Permission Current vale setvalue m MultiLink upsBatteryStatus R 2 E z upsSecondsOnBattery R 0 Monito ring information for upsEstimatedMinutesRemaining R 148 upsBatteryWoltage R 1350 device without HTM L support Ed di pe see 11 3 Information Available upsInputFrequency R 600 for non HTML Devices Pele i an upsOutputSource R 3 upsOutputFreguency R 600 4 gt upsOutputNumL ines R 1 UpsOutputvoltage R 207 upsOutputCurrent R 10 co mm mm oon 34 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree 11 2 Informa
17. OF NFORM NET EVENT MANAGER 2 00 0c eee eee ees 9 7 1 Configure Tab Overview 0 0 0 0 ccc ee eee eee nee ee ee eee eee ee eens 9 7 1 1 Configure Menus and Toolbar Buttons ee eens 10 1 2 Navsate Fa Over V e Wes dias aa ano e Dia 11 7 2 1 Navigate Menus and Toolbar Buttons 12 7 2 2 Informational Icons in the Navigation Tree oo 13 7 3 Nor Festtites rienda E AA E ARA dt a a tad 14 8 0 GETTING STARTED WITH NFORM 000 cee eee ee eee ees 15 8 1 Start Nito ida dada daras acid es her a an dba 15 8 2 IOS ONCAS AGMUNIStVatOr aa DAA A AAA AA 15 8 3 Change the Administrator Password 0 0 ccc ee ee eee ene 16 8 4 Eater the license Key asn ee LA ale mates FE ao ESO awl eRe OHS dt te od 17 8 5 Det Up pecuk Per a a AOS Sas Oe hg SERA eRe alee eS BRS 18 9 0 CONFIGURING NFORM DEVICES c c ccoccococcoccoccocoococoocoocyoyoy 19 9 1 PO EA ON AA ea vst mse sera A II A Se et eek EE et 19 9 2 Setu p the Devices iuris ia dile bd 20 Tak DENCIA as ao at es Gis rd a ee ee ee EA y 20 O22 NEWS 1A Dasena e ea art is doe Ii aaa hates Ea 21 Peo AMS A A E SS ART EA daba 22 9 3 Add Devices to Navigation Tree na 23 9 4 Add Floor Plans to Show Device Locatl0D 0 00 0 o o 24 9 5 Add Floor Plans to Navigation Tree cir A AAA 25 9 6 Services sand AVPHCATIONS ara ada da a ii 26 A o PA ested aah attics Ae a O ORO ee 26
18. added increase the interval by 15 min utes for each 500 devices added e Click OK e Click on the File menu at the top of the window and then click on Save Instead you may click on the Save button amp on the toolbar A message window advises that the change may not take effect until after the computer is restarted Click OK 28 Notification and Event Configuration 10 0 NOTIFICATION AND EVENT CONFIGURATION This section describes how to configure Nform to alert administrators and users when alarms are received It also details how to set up Nform to respond to alarms with certain actions such as send ing e mails recording event history and running an external program to protect data or equipment 10 1 Local Notification Policy The Local Notification Policy options allow you to determine the type of visual and audio notifications Nform employs when an alarm is received The choices include whether to Bring the minimized Nform application to the foreground or cause it to flash on the taskbar e Play sounds such as a WAV file which is played only once or a continuous beep To make changes Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab Bopentomms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help E x Save Gancel Configure Navigate g Description when application is minimized automatically flash icon when alarm is received False T bring application to foreground when alarm is r
19. for information To install a license key Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab PR openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help MPA New Navigate Configure Liebert License Utility x button E Security Settings Nform Local Users and Groups Liebe rt 2 Users Add License Key License Key Administration Device Manager Ig Domain Management Notification and Event Configuratioi In the boxes below type your 24 character license key You will find this number on the sticker on the back of your CD case mE eee lt lt Back Submit Cancel In the left side of the window click on License Key Administration e Click on the File menu at the top of the window then click on New Instead you may click on the New button 2 on the toolbar This opens the Liebert License Utility window Click on Next Read the license agreement and place a check mark in the box to accept the terms e Click on the Next button Enter the 24 character license key from the sticker on the CD case or the certificate provided by Liebert Click on Submit The license key number appears on the right side of the jaiai window when the License Key Administration folder at N3CFA9 558GC4 A8C2M2 A6180W left is selected If you have installed more than one license key the primary license key appears first in the list in the This License Key Certificate provides ri
20. network lines Typical sequence e Nform constantly monitors multiple SNMP devices made by Liebert or other manufacturers In the event any alarm occurs Nform receives an SNMP trap e According to configuration Nform issues a local notification to the monitoring computer executes any associated actions sending e mails writing alarm data in files and launching scripts and logs alarm data Users can later acknowledge and delete any alarms from Nform s Net Event Manager How Do You Contact Liebert for Technical Support 2 0 How Do You CONTACT LIEBERT FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT For help on deciding how to set up Nform or any other Liebert monitoring product contact Liebert s Software Technical Applications Support Center at UNITED KINGDOM Phone 44 1628403200 WORLDWIDE Phone 1 614 841 6755 FAX 1 614 841 5471 All Products http www liebert com Nform http nform liebert com E mail monitoring liebert com 3 0 3 1 Who Can Benefit From Nform WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM NFORM Any industry operating devices utilizing the SNMP protocol can benefit from using Nform to protect valuable equipment data and other assets in the event of power or mechanical failure Nform s protection can be extended beyond equipment manufactured by Liebert to encompass other makers SNMP devices Nform ships with templates specifications and functionality for Liebert built SNMP devices Liebert offers templates for other manufact
21. on Site Navigation Builder and finally on Default This opens the Site Navigation Builder window as shown below right All floor plans that have not been moved to the navigation tree appear in the Floorplans portion in the upper right corner FP OpenComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help iim ex Navigate Configure 8 Third Floor Finance ses Site Navigation Builder License Key Administration Device Manager 45 Domain Management Monitored Managed Devices Floorplans a 8 Local Domain Opentomms Nform Alarm Logging 2 First Floor Computer Room 8 Floorplan ES Add Custom Floorplans AB Site Navigation Builder a 8 Third Floor Finance ry services and Applications A PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance New plan to be moved ES Notification and Event Conficwrati l 88 GXT2U 2nd Floor Computer Room highlight drag to Monitored Managed Devices at left or Lei Arrow click on Left Arrow key To move a floor plan to the navigation tree Use drag and drop Drag the floor plan to the Monitored Managed Devices pane e Release the mouse button when the location where the device belongs is highlighted If no location 1s highlighted the floor plan will be placed under the highest level in the tree Open Comms Nform Alarm Logging in the example above or e Use the arrow keys in the center of the window In the Monitored Managed Devices pane at left choose a locati
22. processing alarm notifications or traps from man aged devices Diagnostic features in this service can be used to troubleshoot network communication problems between OpenComms Nform and SNMP devices The trap service has two options The trap port by default this is 162 A diagnostic testing mode by default this feature is disabled Note Use the diagnostic mode with caution Diagnostic testing mode should be enabled only at the request of a Liebert application support or field engineer When enabled this feature records all received traps in a file called snmp txt This file is not managed and therefore can become very large and cause the computer to crash Liebert recommends keeping the default values for these options To view or change either option Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab Popentomms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help MX Navigate Configure Description Security Settings SNMP Trap service port 162 Local Users and Groups AB Turn on diagnostic testing for Trap service False Gel License Key Administration 3 Device Manager Trap Service Ed Domain Management 8 Local Domain Local Policy Setting Turn on diagnostic testing for Trap service 3 Floorplans bs Site Navigation Builder Els Services and Applications Alarm Service In the left side of the window click on Domain Management In the right side of the window d
23. unit A Event History All Events 20 Icon denotes loss of communication not an alarm see 7 2 2 Informational Icons in the Navigation Tree Alarms can proceed through the following states Active Acknowledged and Deleted e When an alarm is received it is Active default text color red During or after instituting measures to resolve the alarm s underlying cause the user may change the alarm s status to Acknowledged default text color green The final alarm management step is to Delete the alarm removing it from the list of alarms in the Net Event Manager An alarm must be acknowledged before 1t can be deleted In addition deleting an alarm from the viewer permanently removes 1t from the alarm log file The alarm log file alarmlog fil 1s stored in the Nform directory in comma delimited format for viewing in third party applications Nform displays an alarm history including current active alarms and acknowledged alarms that have not been deleted for each monitored managed device in the Net Event Manager New alarms are added at the top of the list This history is displayed when e Nform is opened before logging in When OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging is selected in the Navigate tab e When Event History is selected for any device in the Navigate tab Alarms remain in this display until they are deleted the final step in responding to alarms The user may add notes about any alarm in the N
24. A 38 11 3 11 3 1 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree Information Available for non HTML Devices For devices without HTML support non HTML devices Nform s Navigate window displays data points you may select or rename these data points in the device setup see 9 2 2 Views tab This section describes how to query the device to display current values Additionally you can enter set values for any data point download those set values to Nform and view the definition of a data point on certain devices Query Device Nform allows you to get an immediate update on all data points or for a single data point Update All Data Points To display the device s current values for all data points Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view In the right side of the window click on the Query Device button to display the current values Nform displays a progress bar as it requests SNMP data from the device as shown below EX openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator A x Query File view Help Device 5 button Navigate Configure SNMP Device TAS SiteNet Integrator 126 4 203 206 B Operas Nform Alarm Logging Quering SNMP device aude 9 floor B View Filter data points 3 TAS SiteNet Integrat A Event History m Test Query Device
25. Configuration 10 2 2 Set Up a File Write Action To set up a File Write Action Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab PA OpenComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help IBI File Write Actions ES a E a E aR Delete Sica File Write Action Setup Navigate Configure Security Settings Es Local Users and Groups x oe escription NewFilel File Marne Cafllealarms txt Te m locate file a Domain Management a Motification and Event Configurations J Local Notification Policy Er dll Event Configurations E Email Actions vy File Write Actions Run External Program es In the left side of the window click on Notification and Event Configurations In the right side of the window double click on Event Configurations and then on File Write Actions e Click on the File menu at the top of the window then click on New Instead you may click on the New button 2 on the toolbar This opens the File Write Actions window as shown above Enter a name for the action in the Description box This name should be descriptive because it will appear later on a menu of actions that can be assigned to events In the File Name box either enter the full path of the file where Nform will record details of events or use the Browse button to locate the file To open a browse window either click on the Browse button or double click in the File Name box If the
26. ENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This Software is developed at private expense and is provided with Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulations and its Supplements The manu facturer is Liebert Corporation 1050 Dearborn Drive Columbus Ohio 43085 ASSIGNMENT You may not sublicense assign or otherwise transfer this license of the Software without the prior written consent of Liebert Any such transfer of rights duties or obligations is void EXPORT RESTRICTIONS You may not export the Software in violation of applicable export laws and regulations of the applicable countries You agree to comply with all laws regulations decrees and orders of the United States of America that restrict the exportation or re exportation of the Software to other countries including without limitation the U S Export Administration Regulations UPDATE POLICY Liebert may create from time to time updated versions of the Software Liebert reserves the right to make changes to or improvements in any aspect of the Software at any time with out prior notice to you and without an obligation to supply such changed and or improved Software to you COMPLETE AGREEMENT GOVERNING LAW VENUE This Software license agreement comprises the final and complete agreement between the parties No person is authorized to change or modify this Agreement except an execut
27. Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help mx Navigate Configure EoPower User Se E Change Password User Hame administrator Password Security Settings e Local Users and Groups af Device Manager Af Domain Management ES Notification and Event Configurations a Went Password E In the left side of the window click on Local Users and Groups and then on Users In the right side of the window double click on Administrator to open the Change Password box Enter the new password in the Password box The password 1s case sensitive and may be up to elght characters long any combination of letters numbers and other characters Confirm the new password by re entering 1t in the Verify Password box Click OK Follow the same procedure 1f you wish to change the Power User password You must be logged on as Administrator to change this password 16 8 4 Getting Started With Nform Enter the License Key You must install the license key before Nform can be configured to manage and monitor devices and inform users of events and conditions affecting SNMP devices The first license key considered the Primary License Key allows for one workstation and 30 devices to be monitored Subsequent licenses each add 30 or 500 devices Additional license keys are available from Liebert Contact your local Liebert representative or see Appendix C Ordering Parts From Liebert
28. RES Sample Ntorm conteuratioH 4 east data OA A E a RARER EARS ehh bie 6 TABLES Configure Tab Menu Options Summary 0 0 00 ccc ee eee eee ee eee 10 Navigate Tab Menu Options Summary 0 00 0 eee ee eee e eee 12 Informational Icons SUMMA ho ena A A AAA ios 13 Features Avallablean Nor sebenar ab Pee Pa ns 14 Sample data points and alarms Environmental unit ooo 54 Sample data points and alarms UPS unit ee eee 54 Sample device information available for monitoring Example for a UPS 55 Nori Part NOMD 4 srta A ES todo ad BAe CARES OA SOO EME SA SES 56 iii OPENCOMMS Y NFORM Version 1 1 Release User Manual Liebert Corporation Liebert Corporation Liebert Europe Liebert Asia 1050 Dearborn Drive Via Leonardo Da Vinci 8 23 F Allied Kajima Bldg P O Box 29186 Zona Industriale Tognana 138 Gloucester Road Columbus Ohio 43229 35028 Piove Di Sacco PD Wanchai Sales Italy Hong Kong Phone 1 800 877 9222 Phone 39 049 9719 111 Phone 852 2 572 2201 FAX 1 614 841 6022 FAX 39 049 5841 257 FAX 852 2 831 0114 Technical Support Phone 1 800 222 5877 FAX 1614 841 5471 E mail monitoring liebert com Liebert Web Site http www liebert com Nform Web Site http nform liebert com SL 29000 October 13 2003 1 0 1 1 What Is Nform WHAT IS NFORM Liebert developed Nform to use Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP to monitor a
29. Removing License Keys 14 0 UNINSTALLING NFORM REMOVING LICENSE KEYS 14 1 This section describes how to remove the Nform application and how to delete a secondary license key Uninstalling Nform To remove Nform from your computer run the Windows Add Remove Programs control panel e Click on the Start button then on Settings and then on Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click on Add Remove Programs In the list of Currently Installed Programs highlight Nform and then click on Remove E Control Panel Mel X File Edit wiew Favorites Tools Help Arak EQ __ Search Folders be E yl x Pa EJEZO EAN AAA Ss Accessibility Options Adjust your computer settings For vision hearing and mobility SE Add Hardware Installs and troubleshoots hardware Add or Remove Programs Install or remove programs and Windows components Ha Administrative Tools ConFioure adminictrative settings For waur corner na Adobe Gamma ie Add or Remove Programs al Sh Audio Date and Time ati Currently installed programs Sort by ame Gad Disc Detector Change or ES Display Remove 5 Folder Options Programs eh Fonts Game Controllers E Pinter rroser ree HP Internet Options Programs 2 Kevboard ga Mouse j 3 OpenComms Nform Size 5 O2ME Click here For support information Used Frequently Last Used On 8 11 2003 To change this program or remove it From your computer c
30. Settings aoe Agen as i Local Users and Groups SNMP Agent Polling Interva 1 License Key Administration Device Manager ISNMP Service Ed 47 Domain Management E A Local Domain Local Policy Setting SNMP Agent Polling ve Su Site Navigation Builder ii Services and Applications Fase z A Alarm Service In the left side of the window click on Domain Management In the right side of the window double click on Local Domain then on Services and Applica tions Builder and finally on SNMP Service The right side of the window displays two options To activate or deactivate polling double click on SNMP Agent Polling to open the SNMP Ser vice window as shown above From the drop down list select True to enable or False to disable the feature and click OK e Click on the File menu at the top of the window and then click on Save Instead you may click on the Save button amp on the toolbar A message window advises that the change will not take effect until after the service is restarted Click OK e To change the interval between pollings double click on SNMP Agent Polling Interval to open the SNMP Service window as shown at right Local Policy Setting e Enter the desired time in minutes Liebert recom SNMP Agent Polling Interval mends setting this time to 5 minutes for the first gt 30 devices or 15 minutes for the first 500 devices Increase the polling interval by 1 minute for each 30 devices
31. TALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT This Software is the proprietary property of Liebert and or its suppliers and is pro tected by United States copyright laws other applicable copyright laws and international treaty provi sions Title and ownership of all copyrights to the Software remain in Liebert or third parties Accordingly your rights to use copy and modify the Software are strictly limited to the specific rights provided in this Agreement or as may otherwise be required by applicable copyright law GRANT OF RIGHTS Liebert grants a non exclusive non transferable license to you to install and use the Software solely for use with Products and in accordance with these license terms provided how ever that you warrant and represent that you will not use this software in violation of applicable laws and regulations or where such use detrimentally affects Liebert s rights in the Software or subjects Lie bert to liability You assume responsibility for the selection of the Software to achieve your intended results and for the installation use and the results obtained from the Software Provided that you have paid the applicable license fees you may use the Software only with a single server and up to thirty 30 Products Any operation of the Software with any greater number at any time shall consti tute a material breach of this Agreement and shall terminate this license as provided for below Soft ware key s are available unde
32. Value 146 upsBattery Voltage erro eeu 1350 upsBatteryTemperature ES MEE 28 upsInputFrequency View Data Definition 600 upsInputvoltage R 211 upsOutputSource R 3 upsOutputFreguency R 600 upsOutputNumLines R 1 UpsOutputvoltage R 206 upsOutputCurrent R 10 i A 39 Right click on data point then click on Query Selected Point to get its current value Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree 11 3 2 Set Values Nform allows you to enter a set value for certain data points only those with Write permission noted by W in the Variable Permission column as shown below A set value determines when Nform performs a particular action such as displaying an alarm for a device As an example you might want to enter a high temperature value of 85 F as an alarm setpoint for a MiniMate2 unit Actual values for any device will depend on your application Set value variables can also be used for control and configuration functions such as audible alarm control or temperature sensor state For help on the definition of a data point or its allowable values see 11 3 4 View Data Definition To enter a set value Log on as Administrator e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to change In the right side of the window right click on a data point with Write access and choose Enter a Set Value from the pop up menu In the Enter Set Value box enter the value and click OK
33. bert Static Trangf Liebert Challenger 31 Liebert Datamate Create Cancel Liebert ICS A ee Liebert Himod Create Cancel 4 Create Cancel Create Cancel Name You will need to choose a descriptive name for the device for example Nfinity 1 Ist Floor Computer Room This name will appear in the navigation tree that displays monitored devices IP Address Enter the device s IP address which should be available from the System Adminis trator HTML Supported If the device has an SNMP card that supports a Web interface place a check mark in this box This feature allows you to view SNMP queries via a Web browser e Device Type Click on the appropriate button Air UPS Power or Other to display a list of supported devices and then click on the name of the device from the displayed list e Click on the Create button This opens the SNMP Devices window as shown in 9 2 Set Up the Device 19 Configuring Nform Devices 9 2 Set Up the Device The SNMP Devices window has three tabs The Device Setup tab allow you to enter a community string and timeout value The Views tab lets you determine which informational items appear in the Navigate tab The Alarms tab allows you to set up alarms and corresponding actions 9 2 1 Device Setup tab The window opens with the Device Setup tab selected as shown below AE SNMP Devices Device Setup Views Alarms Device Setup tab Nam
34. cUpsOutputOnWarningTrap IcUpsUnixShutdownTrap IcUpsUnixShutdownWarningTrap IcUpsInputFreqErrorTrap IcUpsOutputOverVoltageTrap Data Monitored by Nform The information available for monitoring varies by type of unit being monitored the type of UPS cooling unit or other SNMP device Table 7 shows an example of monitoring data points with sample values obtained from a UPS with an SNMP card Table 7 Sample device information available for monitoring Example for a UPS Data point Sample value 1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 1 1 14 CO A CT A IcUpsInverterStatus IcUpsTestBatteryStatus IcUpsOnBypass 1 unknown 2 yes 3 no 2 yes 3 no 4 maint 4 maint _1 3 6 1 4 1 476 1 1 1 1 13 1 0 3 IcUpsBypassFrequency IcUpsBypassNumLines lcUpsConfigType IcUpsConfigBypassInstalled IcUpsConfigModuleCount IcUpsConfigAudibleStatus lcUpsConfigLowBattTime 55 Ordering Parts From Liebert APPENDIX C ORDERING PARTS FROM LIEBERT The table below lists part numbers for items available from Liebert Global Services To obtain any item visit the Liebert Web site at http nform liebert com or contact your local Liebert representative value added reseller or distributor Table 8 Nform Part Numbers Nform Software on CD ROM NFORM Nform Version 1 1 Additional Nform Licenses up to 30 nodes NFORM 30N Nform Version 1 1 Additional Nform Licenses up to 500 nodes NFORM 500N Nform Version 1 1 56 0 Liebert Keeping Business in B
35. choose a location in the tree where the device belongs for example OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging Then select the device in the Unmonitored Managed Devices pane at right e Click on the Left Arrow key in the center of the window Only one device may be moved at a time Devices may be moved back to the Unmonitored Managed Devices pane by using drag and drop or highlighting a device and then clicking on the Right Arrow key in the center of the window e Click OK to save changes and return to the Configure tab To close the window without saving any changes click on Cancel 23 9 4 Add Floor Plans to Show Device Location Floor plans may be added to Nform s navigation tree as visual reminders of where devices are located as A in the example shown at right y Users may design these floor plans or contact Lie bert for custom built plans Floor plans must be in HTML format and placed in the Floorplans folder as described below To add a floor plan Enter a descriptive name Configuring Nform Devices BE a El oor mts do Create a floor plan in HTML format Copy the floor plan the HTML file and any associated graphic files into the Floorplans folder which is in the Data folder within the Nform application folder For example if the Nform application is located on the C drive the full path would be C Program Files Nform Data Floorplans Log on as Administrator Click on the Configure tab In the lef
36. ctly below the menu offer alternatives for selected menu options as shown below Buttons appear on the Toolbar only when their function is applicable To dis play helpful text describing a button s function hold the mouse over the button Clicking on the View menu and choosing Show Text Labels causes labels to appear under the buttons F DpenComms Nform Met Event Manager Administrator Navigate Menus amp p ger File View Events Help Toolbar _ 5 gt Q o fi a Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Web Table 2 shows the menu options available in the Navigate tab and where to learn more about each Table 2 Navigate Tab Menu Options Summary Toolbar button Function For more information see Before logging in Log on as _ a ee AO Show Text Labels a Display text below Toolbar buttons Na Go To gt Back ra For Web pages Back e Return to previous page Go To gt Forward gt SOF WOD pages Forward e Move to next page For Web pages Go To gt Home if e Go to Home page http www liebert com O For Web pages gt e Stop loading page 2 For Web pages e Update device data Change color for alarm status 12 7 Change Colors active acknowledged closed Indicating Alarm Status Alarms Change active alarm status to 12 5 1 Acknowled F g 5 ge an dd ra ACKNOWIECJE acknowledged Alarm ab wi alarms Comments eee Add comments to an alarm 12 6 Add or View Alarm amS g Comments Comments Remove a close
37. d alarm from View Navigate tab only Silence 12 Overview of Nform Net Event Manager 7 2 2 Informational Icons in the Navigation Tree The navigation tree s informational icons change to indicate normal operation active alarms commu nications loss and other conditions of SNMP devices E OpenComms Nform Net Event Manager Admin File View Alarms Help ERGIT Navigate Configure D Opentomms Nform Alarm Logging oe Powersurelnteractive F A Event History E Server Room 2 Floor 1 West YY GaT2U eritical server A Event History a 8 Data Processing Center Floor 1 Ea UPStationGXT 3 Ak Event History E MiniMate2 DP unit ae MM Event History Icon denotes device with active alarm Icon denotes loss of communication with device yA F eri Table 3 summarizes the meaning of icons Nform employs to indicate the status of monitored and managed SNMP devices Table 3 Informational Icons Summary Toolbar button For more information Floor plan and all components in normal status Normal SNMP device in normal status Nan operation Event history shows listing of active and acknowledged alarms 12 0 Managing Alarms dala sd Device in active alarm status 12 0 Managing Alarms een No communication with device See Note below NOTE When Nform displays this icon verify that your network cables are connected If further action is required consult your SNMP card
38. d by Nform for examples You may also change the name of an alarm to better mesh with your system or procedures This does not change the function of the item but merely the descriptive text To do this Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab In the left side of the window click on Device Manager then on SNMP Devices In the right side of the window double click on the name of a device In the SNMP Devices window click on the Alarms tab as shown below AE SNMP Devices Device Setup Views Alarms Alarms tab Alarm Text Assigned Events UpsAlar mBatteryBad upsalarmOnBattery upsalarmLowBattery upsalarmDepletedB attery upsalarmTempBad upsalarminputBiad upsalarm OutputBad Click on item upsalarmoOnByPass and press enter upsalarmBypassBad upsAlar mOutputoffasReguested upsAlar mUpsOffasReguested upsAlar mChargerFailed upsAlar mUpsoutputoff upsAlar mUpsSystemoff upsAlar mFanFailure upsalarmPuseFailure upsalarmGeneralFault UpsAlarmDiagnosticTestFailed upsAlar mCommunicationsLost UpsAlar mAwaitingfower upsAlar mShutdownPending upsAlar mShutdownlmminent e Click on an item for example upsAlarmOutputOverload and then press the Enter key The selected text will be highlighted and editable An alternative way to make the text editable is with a standard Windows renaming method click on an item wait a short time and click on the item again Type the new name fo
39. e xT2U 2nd Floor Computer Room IP Address 192 168 1 125 Community Community Set Public private Timeoutisec HTML Supported E je Shaded boxes do not require entry they simply display device information such as name and IP address that was entered in the Add SNMP Device window described in the previous section Enter a community string in the Community box The community string entered in this box must match the community string entered in the SNMP card The community string 1s case sensitive The Community Set box can be used to configure the community string for a device that has a sec ondary IP address and community string configured for Read Write or Set access In most cases the value configured in the Community Set box will be the same as the value in the Community box which is the Read Only setting The Timeout box designates the number of seconds for a device to respond to an SNMP query The default value is 1 second Liebert suggests this value is appropriate in most cases If you receive an excessive number of timeout error messages you might consider increasing the time e Click OK A message window asks if you want to add this device to the navigation tree e Click Yes if you wish to add the device to the navigation tree now Then proceed to 9 3 Add Devices to Navigation Tree NOTE If you are configuring several SNMP devices it may be more convenient to wait until the last device is configur
40. e of the window has either of two formats depending on whether the device is HTML supported or not 11 1 1 Navigate View HTML Supported Devices For HTML supported devices the right side of the window shows tabs and device information to view and configure This example shows the monitor tab for a device with a Web enabled card installed PR openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help e gt O 8 3 5 a Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Web Navigate Configure monitor control Power Flow configure support Y OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging 8 Add Custom Floorplans rest 5 8 Third Floor Finance ere etc lif PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance Nfinity Power System 8 First Floor Computer Room ee mi O a G EN Enfinity CommsSystem Connected Device Status m f GXT2U ServerSupport Load Protected 9000 VA FRAME Normal Operation CONTROL MODULES 1 INSTALLED 0 REDUNDANT DO WARNINGS ep age ae ag lee oS m A ii fr EA AA O FAILED Device Information a sd A i i E SNMPWEBCARD POWER MODULES Monitoring information for an INPUT SEIRET 2 INSTALLED Power Flow Volts 211Y Volts 206V HTM i Alarms ae Sig a 2 ACTIVE L supported device Amps 5A Amps 24 41 REDUNDANT see 11 2 Information Available dl a aa di Eo i O FAILED for HTML Devi opu BATTERY si Supported Devices Bypass Volts 135V
41. eceived ab Automatically play sound wave when alarm is received ablLocation of sound wave to play when alarm is received ab Automatically play default beep when alarm is received 5 Security Settings Es Local Users and Groups Ef License Key Administration E Device Manager Sg SNMP Devices a Domain Management a Motification and Event Configurations 2 Local Notification Policy H 2 Event Configurations In the left side of the window click on Notification and Event Configurations In the right side of the window double click on Local Notification Policy The right side of the window displays options for notification when an alarm is received To change an option double click on the option in the right side of the window Local Notification Policy Local Policy Setting Local Notification Policy Automatically play sound wave when alarm ls received Local Policy Setting Location of sound wave to play when alarm is received Browse to locate Select sound True to wave file activate OK Cancel Gk Cancel To enable an option as shown above at left select True from the drop down list and click OK When you enable a sound wave notification you must also specify the location of the file To specify the location of a sound wave file as shown above at right either enter the full path or click on the browse button to locate the file and then click OK e Click on t
42. ed before adding them to the navigation tree Click No for all devices except the last one 20 Configuring Nform Devices 9 2 2 Views tab The Views tab displays the types of data that can be retrieved from an SNMP device and displayed in the Navigate tab as the Filtered View for example the type of device model number and device status Liebert supplies a template for each SNMP device containing data points applicable to that device See Appendix B Data Monitored by Nform for examples For non HTML devices you may select items to be displayed in the Navigate tab You may also change the name of any item in the list to better suit your operation Doing so will not change the function of the item but merely the descriptive text NOTE The Views tab permits the user to select data to be displayed for non HTML devices in the Navigate tab All HTML devices will present the Web page to the user Changes made in this window will not affect the data displayed by the Web page To select an item or change its name Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab In the left side of the window click on Device Manager then on SNMP Devices In the right side of the window double click on the name of a device In the SNMP Devices window click on the Views tab as shown below A SNMP Devices Device Setup Views Alarms Views tab z upsIidentManutacturer upsidentModel upsIdentJFSSoftwarevers
43. et Event Manager display These notes remain only as long as the alarm is displayed in the Net Event Manager In addition to the Net Event Manager alarm listing Nform records pertinent alarm data in an alarm log that Nform creates in 1ts Data folder This log is limited to 5 000 records by default The number of records retained may be changed by the user see 9 6 1 Alarm Service 43 Managing Alarms 12 1 View Alarms There are several ways to view alarms in the Net Event Manager e Alarms are displayed when Nform is started before you log on Once you are logged on as either Administrator or Power User there are two ways to view alarms e Click on the Navigate tab then select OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging at the top of the navigation tree this reveals all alarms from all devices in the navigation tree or e Click on the Navigate tab then select Event History for any device in the navigation tree this reveals only the alarms received from the associated device Alarms appear in the right side of the window as shown in this example P OpenComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator Open File View Events Help Comms amp E be y Nform Ack Delete Comments Silence pes Navigate Configure Date and Time Received Event Mess oggin gging y Opentomms Norm Alarm Logging 8 Add Custom Floorplans 2 8 Third Floor Finance ff PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance A4 Event History Event a Firet Floor Pnornnit
44. ew Delete All In view Managing Alarms 12 6 Add or View Alarm Comments Nform allows you to add notes to any alarm in the alarm listing The notes can be viewed and edited at a later time The notes can perform several functions including helping you keep track of actions taken to resolve an alarm condition and document the underlying cause of an alarm NOTE Comments are not saved in the alarm log 12 6 1 Add Comments to an Alarm To add notes to an alarm e Right click on an alarm and select Comments from the pop up menu as shown below Or click on the alarm then select Comments from the Alarms menu or click the Comments but ton on the toolbar E OpenComms Nform Met Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help Z ES a Ack Delete Comments Navigate Configure Date and Time Received Name Event Message al y OpenComms Nform Alarm Loggi pu 8 Add Custom Floorplans silence i 8 Third Floor Finance 10 18 First Floor Computer Room silence Acknowledge Comments Delete Acknowledge All In view Delete All In view Ss ITT Ai Enter notes in the Comments window and click Save Once a comment is added and saved the Comments button icon will appear in the Event Message column for that alarm as shown below Comments 192 168 1 125 IP GxXT2U ServerSupport main power supply cut by construction crew cl E File View Es amp Ack Naviga
45. file does not exist Nform will create it e Placing a check mark in the Append box will prevent existing data from being overwritten by new information e Click OK This saves changes to the File Write Action 31 Notification and Event Configuration 10 2 3 Set Up an External Program to Run To set up an external program to run Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab PA OpenComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator U E P gt xX New gave Delete Gancel Run External Program Setup Navigate Configure Security Settings Local Users and Groups License Key Administration Device Manager Description Domain Management E Notification and Event Configurations 3 Local Notification Policy Run Bde Event Configurations Email Actions a en File Write Actions Browse to locate program to run cra In the left side of the window click on Notification and Event Configurations In the right side of the window double click on Event Configurations and then on Run External Program e Click on the File menu at the top of the window then click on New Instead you may click on the New button 2 on the toolbar This opens the Run External Program window as shown above Enter a name for the program to be run in the Description box This name should be descrip tive because 1t will appear later on a menu of actions that can be assigned to events In the Run b
46. ght side of the window El EEA Double clicking on the license key number in the right side of the window opens the Nform License Key Information EE 1 Supported Workstations window as shown at right This window displays important details about your license including the license agreement accessible by clicking on the Issuer Statement button Refer to the issuer s statement for details Issue Date 11 12 02 15 45 58 Your primary license key cannot be deleted but you may wish to remove a secondary license key for example to Issuer Statement move it to another computer to monitor a different group of devices See 14 2 Deleting License Keys for details 17 8 5 Getting Started With Nform Set Up Security Settings As a security precaution Nform allows you to set up the software to log off automatically after a spec ified number of minutes This is intended to prevent unauthorized personnel from using the Adminis trator s terminal to alter Nform settings By default this feature is disabled False with a default idle time when the feature is enabled of 25 minutes Even when this feature is enabled Nform will not log off the Administrator user when the Configure tab is active To enable this security option Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab In the left side of the window click on Security Settings then on Local Policies and finally on Security Options The right side of
47. h Web enabled SNMP cards To Highlight device name then click on control operation for example Alarm Silence use the HTML control tab Log on as either Administrator or Power User Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view In the right pane click on the HTML control tab In the center of the window click on a control operation for example Alarm Silence A window asks for the SNMP card user name and password Enter the user name and password and click OK The example below shows the Alarm Silence control function for an HTML supported UPS EN openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help A O Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Web Navigate Configure Lo Lie bert monitor control configure support Alarm Silence Control jad OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging 8 Add Custom Floorplans ae E 8 Third Floor Finance pel espa 192 168 1 125 HM PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance GXT2 700RT120 Command Description 5 MiniMate AirWVeb am Silence the audible alarm i Connected Device Status Silence Load Protected Note This silence operation is only valid for Normal Operation the current alarm condition Silence Alarm Control Operations Alarm Silence Output Test ee E Liebert OpenComms Network Interface Card Nform displays information for selected control operat
48. he File menu at the top of the aE and then click on Save Instead you may click on the Save button on the toolbar Save 29 10 2 10 2 1 Notification and Event Configuration Event Configurations Certain Nform features may be set up to protect valuable equipment data and other assets by responding automatically to alarms in SNMP devices affected by such events as power failures over heating and mechanical failures For example if a cooling unit s performance becomes impaired Nform could send e mail alerts to var ious personnel record data pertaining to the event and append it to a particular file and launch a command or batch file that can execute user customized scripts The process entails setting up the actions and tying each to particular events Actions must be created individually but multiple actions may be attached to an event in one operation Further one action may be attached to multiple events Set Up an E Mail Action To set up an e mail Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab FP opentomms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help it Mx Navigate Configure JAlarm LowBattery IP Security Settings Local Users and Groups License Key Administration Device Manager E SNMP Devices 45 Domain Management Notification and Event Configurations 3 Local Notification Policy 4 Event Configurations Email Actions Email Action Setup Descript
49. iguration settings test a UPS battery and alter other settings These functions are performed through the Control and Configure tabs of the SNMP card s Web dis play These HTML tabs may be accessed by any user who has the SNMP card s password This means that an Nform Power User with the SNMP card password would be able to alter some device settings through the HTML interface The Navigate window has two parts The left side displays all configured devices as a navigation tree and the right side shows information about any selected item in the tree E opencomms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help o 2 3 Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Web Navigate Configure Navigate J OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging monitor control configure support tab 9 Add Custom Floorplans od Down Power Flow T al Finance T ap Information i w SSys Connected Device Status F r i VA FRAME j for selected Load Protected l H Normal Operation CONTROL MODULES device 1 INSTALLED 0 REDUNDANT Device Information pl a L FALED E R Poner Pow uom num MP NSD a a EEE e 1 sly ats 2 Act ai Navigation a Ta Fre E I Freq sonz 0 ion tree a BATTERY _ Bypass Sea ASN BATTERY MODULES Internals 2 INSTALLED Time Bei oan ee Sample data Last updated Sunday August 10 20030414 35pm device with Liebert OpenComms Network Interface Card Al Events We b ca rd BM openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator
50. ing the default location To select a different location click on the Browse button and choose the location fe OpenComms Nform Setup Fa x Destination Folder Select a folder where the application will be installed h A The Wise Installation Wizard will install the files for OpenComms Nform in the following To install into a different folder click the Browse button and select another folder You can choose not to install OpenComms Nform by clicking Cancel to exit the Wise Installation Wizard Destination Folder Pega FilesiNform Browse Wise Installation Wizard i Cancel e Click on the Next button In the Ready to Install the Application window click on the Next button to begin installing the soft ware A dialog box displays the progress of the installation process which may take a few minutes A message indicates that installation was successful Click Finish to exit the installation process 6 2 Controlling Access to Configuration To protect Nform s configuration settings from unauthorized users Nform is set up for two classes of users e Administrator full access including configuration capability e Power User can view and respond to alarms no access to configuration Initially both types of user have a default password liebert all lowercase Liebert recommends changing the Administrator password as described in 8 3 Change the Administrator Password to limit access to configuratio
51. ion UPS On Battery SMTP Server mail company com To administrator company com From Support company com Subject Store 112 Nfinity is On Battery Port 4 File Write Actions 3 Run External Program 25 a In the left side of the window click on Notification and Event Configurations In the right side of the window double click on Event Configurations and then on Email Actions e Click on the File menu at the top of the window then click on New Instead you may click on the New button 2 on the toolbar This opens the Email Actions window as shown above Enter a name for this action in the Description box for example UPS On Battery This name should be descriptive because 1t will appear later on a menu of actions that can be assigned to events In the SMTP Server box enter the name of the outgoing mail server that this computer uses for outgoing e mail for example mail company com In the To box enter the e mail address of the intended recipient for example Administra tor company com In the From box enter the e mail address of the person to whom replies should be sent for example Support company com In the Subject box enter a subject for the e mail for example Store 112 Nfinity is On Battery The Port box displays the standard SMTP port of 25 e Click OK This saves changes to the Email Action 30 Notification and Event
52. ion C heck mark upsIdentagentSoftwareversion ind icates upsidentame item selected MupsBatteryStatus for viewing upsSecondsOnBattery Na imatedkMinuteskemaining y 1sEatterv voltage upsInputMumLines g upsInputFrequerncy Click on item Anne name and Ups GutputSource press enter M upsOutputFreguency toch ange ups GutputNumLines name UpsOutputwoltage ups Gutputcurrent UpsEypassFreguency UpsEypassMumLines UpsBypassvoltage UpsAlar msPresent MupsTestResultsSummary AA AAA AA AAA AA AAA AA AEA AAA e A check mark W appears to the left of each item selected for viewing Click in the check box to remove a check mark click again to place a check mark in the box To change the name of an item click on the name for example upsBattery Voltage and then press the Enter key The selected text will be highlighted and editable As an alternative you may make the text editable with a standard Windows renaming method click on an item wait a short time and click on the item again Type the new name for example Voltage and press the Enter key e Click OK to return to the Configure tab 21 Configuring Nform Devices 9 2 3 Alarms tab The Alarms tab allows you to link actions such as sending an e mail to specific alarms this is described later in 10 2 4 Assign Actions to Alarms Liebert supplies a template for each SNMP device containing the types of alarms applicable to that device See Appendix B Data Monitore
53. ion and device 36 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree 11 2 3 HTML configure tab selected devices only The HTML configure tab allows you to change some configuration settings in the device s SNMP card This tab appears only for certain devices with Web enabled SNMP cards To use the HTML configure tab Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view In the right pane click on the HTML configure tab A window asks for the user name and password Enter the user name and password for the SNMP card and click OK In the center of the window click on a configuration function for example Web The example below shows the Refresh Interval for an HTML supported device PR openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help aa a amp 2 Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Web to Lie bert monitor control configure support Web Configuration Y OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging E S Add Custom Floorplans 6 8 Third Floor Finance Connected Device 192 168 1 125 Description 8 s Ce Al PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance GXT2 700RT120 Parameter Description a MiniMate AirvVeb L Interval between automatic updates of the dynamic web a 8 First Floor Computer Room Connected Device Status pages The dynamic areas are the right panes containing a Nfinity CommsSys
54. ive officer of Liebert Corporation and then only in writing The laws of the United States and the State of Ohio shall apply to this Agreement and its interpretation without refer ence to choice or conflict of laws principles Liebert and you hereby irrevocably submit to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of any State of Ohio or federal court sitting in Columbus Ohio in any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this OpenComms Nform Software License Agree ment OpenComms Nform Software License revision June 24 2008 52 Technical Information 8 Frequently Asked Questions APPENDIX A TECHNICAL INFORMATION amp FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS le 3 What is a DHCP server DHCP is the acronym for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This protocol allows hostnames to be allocated dynamically when computers are connected to a network This protocol is often used to remotely grant a hostname to a computer for a limited time as when a student uses a computer for a quarter or longer See RFC 1541 for more detailed information RFCs are Request For Comment documents that set forth regulations on how communication occurs on the Internet These documents are controlled by the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF and are available for viewing at the IETF Web site How do l identify possible TCP IP port conflicts when using a UPS equipped with an SNMP card How do I resolve the conflict TCP IP port conflicts with por
55. lected License Key click Delete below INXXBAA 5 FXXXX Q06CM1 5 AAZDA Details Maximum managed devices Current managed devices Maximum workstations connected Delete managed devices Delete workstations In the left side of the window click on License Key Administration In the right side of the window highlight the license key you wish to delete Click on the Edit menu at the top of the window then click on Delete Instead you may click on the Delete button a on the toolbar This opens the Liebert License Utility window showing the license key and the authorized num ber of managed devices to be deleted To proceed click on the Delete button A confirmation window asks whether to continue with the deletion Click Yes to proceed or click on No to cancel without deleting the license key 50 Liebert Software Program License Agreement 15 0 LIEBERT SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT This section contains the license agreement for Liebert OpenComms Nform LIEBERT OPENCOMMS NFORM SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This OpenComms Nform Software License Agreement Agreement 1s a legal agreement between you and Liebert Corporation an Ohio United States of America corporation Liebert Liebert s OpenComms Nform software including enhancements upgrades and any future releases is made available exclusively for use with Liebert products and or non Liebert products provided
56. lick Change or Remove il Outlook Express Update 9330994 EA PowerDVD i Soa Power Size 16 29MB Click on 6 QuickTime Size 2 19MB Remove Add Remove win doms A confirmation window asks whether you wish to proceed with the removal Click OK to continue This process removes the application files but leaves the OpenComms Nform folder inside the Program Files folder containing user created files in the Data folder e Click Close See 6 3 Upgrading to a Newer Version of Nform for instructions on upgrades 49 Uninstalling Nform Removing License Keys 14 2 Deleting License Keys Your primary license key cannot be deleted but you may wish to remove a secondary license key for example to move it to another computer to monitor a different group of devices The primary license key appears first in the list in the right side of the window when License Key Administration is selected in the Configure tab To remove a secondary license key Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab PA OpenComms form Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help a Lo New Delete Gancel Delete Navigate Configure ZAJN XX SAB SSCIGW OQGCM2 884491 button MINXXFAXSSCIMG OQ6CWI ZDZA96 no ES 19 Users Sf License Key Administration af Device Manager Nform Liebert EM SNMP Devices Delete License Key 5 Domain Management Notification and Event Configuratii To remove se
57. ll In view View Data Definition Right click on alarm then click on View Data Definition Alarm Data Definition window 44 12 3 12 4 12 5 12 5 1 12 5 2 Managing Alarms Silence the Default Beep Nform can be configured to play a beeping sound the default beep in the monitoring computer when Nform receives an alarm from an SNMP device This beep can be silenced through the Net Event Manager To silence the default beep Log on as Administrator or as Power User e Click on the Events menu at the top of the window and then click on Silence or e Click on the Silence button on the toolbar Filtering Alarms by Type The Alarm Log in the Navigate tab displays all alarms by default but allows the user to filter alarms for management purposes To filter alarms File View Events Help e Click on the View menu at the top of the window then E AA click on Events and choose how to filter the alarms All Events Acknowledged or Unacknowledged Choose filtered view Unacknowledged Acknowledged After filtering the alarms the user can perform batch functions as follows e Acknowledge all alarms in the filtered view by clicking on the Events menu at the top of the window then on Acknowledge All In View Delete all acknowledged alarms in the filtered view by clicking on the Events menu at the top of the window then on Delete All In View Alarms must be File view Eve
58. n settings 6 3 Installing the Software Upgrading to a Newer Version of Nform When upgrading to a newer version the user does not need to remove the existing installation Dur ing the upgrade Nform preserves all configuration files for example configured devices floor plans actions To install the Nform software upgrade follow the steps below for complete details see 6 1 Initial Installation Launch the installation file Setup exe from the CD If you accept the terms and conditions of the Nform license agreement click on the I accept the license agreement radio button and then click on the Next button Choose whether other computer users will have access to the Nform application Anyone who uses this computer e Only for me user name The Destination Folder window shown below displays the location where the software will be installed For upgrades you must use the same directory path as the previous installa tion of Nform to keep your configuration settings fe OpenComms Nform Setup mjel xi Destination Folder Select a folder where the application will be installed A FAS The Wise Installation Wizard will install the files for OpenComms Nform in the following To install into a different folder click the Browse button and select another folder You can choose not to install OpenComms Nform by clicking Cancel to exit the Wise Installation Wizard M Destination Folder EAE Files Nf
59. nd launch scripts e Set up security precautions such as changing the Administrator s password The Configure tab with 1ts various options 1s shown below Bopentomms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help Configure tab Navigate Configure E security Settings Lee ENR Ef ES Notification and Event Configurations As Configuration options The following table shows where to find detailed information about key Configure tab functions Function For a detailed description see Enter Nform license change passwords 8 0 Getting Started With Nform Add SNMP devices and floor plans to navigation tree 9 0 Configuring Nform Devices Set up Nform s response to alarms for each device 10 0 Notification and Event Configuration Overview of Nform Net Event Manager 7 1 1 Configure Menus and Toolbar Buttons When the Configure tab 1s selected Nform displays three menus at the top of the window File Edit and Help Each menu has a drop down list of options which appear only when applicable For example the Save option appears in the File menu only when a change needs to be saved The Toolbar buttons which appear directly below the menu offer alternatives for selected menu options as shown below Buttons appear on the Toolbar only when their function is applicable To dis play helpful text describing a button s function hold the mouse over the button Clicking on the View
60. nd man age a wide variety of networked equipment protecting it from costly damage resulting from power failures and mechanical breakdowns The monitored equipment can include industrial air condition ing units Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS units and other devices that accommodate an SNMP card to communicate over an Ethernet network Nform will monitor and manage devices manufac tured by Liebert or by other equipment makers Nform constantly monitors configured equipment warns of problems ranging from power quality to environmental conditions This product also permits configurable responses to equipment alarms including support for audible alarms e mail and on screen notification How Does Nform Work Nform on a host computer communicates with up to 30 devices by default using SNMP to detect problems ranging from power quality to environmental conditions The user has the option of expanding Nform s network capabilities with additional licenses Licenses are available in increments of 30 or 500 additional monitored and managed devices Nform employs the SNMP protocol and static IP addresses to issue notifications and warnings launch scripts and send e mail messages It uses HTML to graphically display system information for devices with an SNMP card that is Web enabled Nform performs its monitoring and management processes using the network instead of requiring separate expensive hardware and cables that might run alongside
61. ning the Services window Windows XP or Windows 2000 Click on the Start button Settings and then on Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click on Administrative Tools then double click on Ser vices to open the Services window Windows NT 4 0 Click on Start Settings Control Panel and finally Services E Control Panel A ES File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Mame Comments OOOO A Ss Accessibility Options Adjust your computer settings For vision hearing and mobility SE Add Hardware Installs and troubleshoots hardware Add or Remove Programs Install or remove programs and Windows components 4 Administrative Tools Configure administrative settings For your computer la m Adobe Gamma Administrative Tools Ol x E AudioHO gt gt Date and Time File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ed Disc Detector Feces gt 2 Bi A Services de Display as Folder Options File Action view SE eo A Services Pp El PM Game Controllers Computer Management 7 a Services Local Mame Description e LogOn As Pl IntelfR PROSet II EA Data Sources ODBC soc Pescripiion Log onis El Dinternet Options Event Viewer 4 teliebert Alarm Service For MForm Liebert Alarm Service for Nform t E nj Sa Keyboard Er Microsoft NET Framework 1 Sy Liebert File Service For MForm Liebert File Service For NForm Started Automatic Local System Yj Mouse Er microsoft NET Framework 1 Sp Liebert Net Selle For MFo
62. nition and allowable values Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view In the right side of the window right click on a data point and choose View Data Definition from the pop up menu Scroll through the information and click OK when finished SNMP Device Nfinity Non HTML 126 4 203 252 Y OpenComms Nform Alarm Loggi Ready a 9 foor B MO Ee 2 MBM Test 3 8 Nfinity Non HTML Query Device Download Device y Event History Variable Permission Current Value R 4 Monitoring Npower Demo mg MultiLink upsIdentManufacturer upsIdentModel upsIdentUPSSoftwareWersion upsIdentagentSoftwareversion upsIdentame upsBatteryStatus upsSecondsOnBattery upsEstimatedMinutesRemaining upsBatteryWoltage upsBatteryTemperature upsInputl ineBads upsInputNumLines Set Value 2 Query Selected Point Ri g ht cl i ck on Enter a Set Value d ata poi nt Dowload Set Value i then click on View Data Definition View Data Definition JODIDO Mp Mp Description for enyAudibleControl If Control value is Othen this output may be directly Data controlled by the SNMP Manager When Control contains any initi of the following values or a value resulting from the sum Definition of any of these values the Agent will activate the output window when the any of the associated condition
63. nts Help KA Pa SS JINETE Acknowledge Acknowledge Comments Delete Date ant Acknowledge All In view Delete All In View Delete All acknowledged before they can be deleted In View Change Alarm Status view Data Definition Nform helps the user recognize new active alarms through the alarm status feature which displays alarm text in differing colors To change an alarm s status log on as Administrator or as Power User Then click on the Navigate tab and display the alarm listing as described in 12 1 View Alarms Acknowledge an Alarm To acknowledge an alarm Right click on an alarm and click on Acknowledge on the pop up menu as shown at right Two other ways to do this are e Click on an alarm then select Acknowledge from the Events menu or e Click on an alarm then click on the Acknowledge button on the toolbar Delete an Alarm An alarm must be acknowledged before it can be deleted To delete an alarm Right click on an alarm and click on Delete on the pop up menu as shown at right Two other ways to do this are e Click on an alarm then select Delete from the Events menu or y e Click on an alarm then click on the Delete button on the toolbar 45 Silence Acknowledge Comments Delete 4cknowledge All In view Delete All In view View Data Definition Acknowledge Comments Delete View Data Definition Acknowledge All In vi
64. oadable from the Liebert Web site A computer with Microsoft Windows NT 2000 or XP e A communications link between the SNMP device and the host computer local network Internet or Intranet utilizing SNMP protocol and static IP addresses e Availability of IP Port 162 for receiving traps TCP IP connectivity throughout the network NOTE Check with your System Administrator about the need to disable certain network or virus protection software 9 0 Sample Nform Configuration SAMPLE NFORM CONFIGURATION Nform is installed on a single workstation and can be configured to monitor and manage up to 30 SNMP devices by default The user has the option of expanding Nform s network capabilities with additional licenses Licenses are available in increments of 30 or 500 additional monitored and man aged devices Nform is designed to monitor any part of a network Its functionality permits it to monitor any SNMP enabled device that can be contacted via local network or the Internet These devices include those made by Liebert and with templates available from Liebert units built by other manufactur ers Figure 1 shows possible configuration of a monitoring workstation that is monitoring environmental and power protection devices with SNMP cards Nform runs on one computer monitoring the status of the SNMP devices and taking actions based on the configuration settings Figure 1 Sample Nform configuration OpenComms Nform
65. on in the tree where the floor plan belongs for example OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging Then select the floor plan in the Unmonitored Managed Devices pane at right e Click on the Left Arrow key in the center of the window Only one floor plan may be moved at a time Plans may be moved back to the Floorplans pane by using drag and drop or by highlighting a floor plan and then clicking on the Right Arrow key in the center of the window To associate a device with a floor plan click on the device and drag it to the floor plan In the example above a PowerSure is in the Third Floor Finance department The other device in the example GXT 2U is not associated with any floor plan e Click OK to save changes and return to the Configure tab To close the window without saving any changes click on Cancel 25 9 6 9 6 1 Configuring Nform Devices Services and Applications Alarm Service Nform has four alarm service options 1 The IP address of the workstation where alarms are reported 2 The port used to connect the SNMP device and the workstation 3 The location for Nform data for example floor plans 4 The maximum number of records for the alarm log maximum allowed is 5 000 When this number is reached new records continue to be added at the beginning of the log and the oldest records at the end are deleted Liebert recommends keeping the default values for options 1 2 and 3 To view or change any option
66. or Annra Alarms History from GXT2U Ha Al Events 20 E 12 2 View Alarm Data Definition SiteNet Integrator Only To assist users in managing alarms Nform provides data definitions for alarms on SiteNet Integra tor Each definition provides additional information about the alarm To view the data definition of an alarm Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on Nform s Navigate tab Select OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging at the top of the navigation tree this reveals all alarms from all devices in the navigation tree In the right side of the window right click on an alarm and choose View Data Definition from the pop up menu Scroll through the information and click OK when finished P OpenComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help E A a Ack Delete Comments Silence Navigate Configure Date and Time Received Address E E Description for enSummaryAlarmT rap silence y Opentomms Nform Alarm Logging 8 Add Custom Floorplans 2 8 Third Floor Finance Se Powersure 3rd Floor Finance cog Event History AI Firet Floor Comnutor Doom E Acknowledge Comments An enySummaryAlarm Trap is generated each time a digital Input State variable changes to truei1 or whenever a temperature or humidity goes above the HighLimit or below the LowLimit Delete Acknowledge All Im view Delete A
67. orm B For upgrades use the SAA T same directory path as previous installation to keep configuration settings Wise Installation Wizard i Cancel Follow the prompts to complete the installation The next time you start Nform all previous configuration settings should be in place Overview of Nform Net Event Manager 7 0 OVERVIEW OF NFORM NET EVENT MANAGER 7 1 This section provides a quick look at the features available with various SNMP devices and the func tions accessible through Nform s tabs menus and toolbar buttons The Nform Net Event Manager s two tabs Navigate and Configure logically divide Nform s func tionality The Navigate tab displays the operational status and condition of monitored and managed devices This tab becomes more important after Nform is fully set up The Configure tab is the entry point for all setup functions required for Nform to begin monitor ing and managing SNMP devices Configure Tab Overview Access to the Configure tab is limited to the Administrator This prevents unauthorized users from altering Nform s settings This tab allows you to Enter the Nform license key s e Set up devices to be monitored and managed by Nform organized in virtually any fashion Add floor plans as visual reminders of device locations Specify actions for Nform to take in response to an alarm from any device send e mails add alarm information to a file a
68. ouble click on Local Domain then on Services and Applica tions Builder and finally on Trap Service The right side of the window displays two options e Double click on any option to open the Alarm Service window for that option The example above shows the Turn on diagnostic testing for Trap service option Enter the appropriate change and click OK e Click on the File menu at the top of the window and then click on Save Instead you may click on the Save button El on the toolbar A message window advises that the change may not take effect until after the computer is restarted Click OK 27 Configuring Nform Devices 9 6 3 SNMP Service Nform allows you to set up the software to poll devices for their status at a specified interval This fea ture causes the device icons to show whether any alarms are present the status is normal or the polled agent is not responding If there is no communication with a device its icon in the Navigate tab bears a large red X 2g See 7 2 2 Informational Icons in the Navigation Tree When Nform dis plays this icon verify that your network cables are connected If further action is reguired consult your SNMP card user manual By default this feature is disabled False with a default interval of five minutes To change this feature Log on as Administrator e Click on the Configure tab PA openComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help MX Insan Security
69. ox enter the full path of the program Nform will initiate either type the full path or use the Browse button to locate the file To open a browse window either click on the Browse button or double click in the Run box e Click OK This saves changes to the Run External Program action 32 Notification and Event Configuration 10 2 4 Assign Actions to Alarms After an action is created it must be assigned to an alarm before it becomes operative An action for example sending e mail notifications may be assigned to more than one alarm Nform permits con figuring actions separately for each alarm on each managed device Each action may be set up to be performed at particular stages of an alarm condition when it occurs when it is cleared or both default To assign an action to an alarm Log on as Administrator Click on the Configure tab then on Device Manager In the right side of the window double click on SNMP Devices then double click on the SNMP device that will be the object of the action Click on the Alarms tab in the SNMP Devices window Double click on the alarm being set up to prompt a particular action SNMP device to become Alarm chosen to trigger object of action an action FP openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator Of x File Edit Help A 3x Navigate Configure PP Ff q 2 GXT2U ServerSupport TN GXT2U ServerSupport 192 168 1 125 Event Assignments Es SNMP Devices Device Set
70. r example OutputOverload and press the Enter key e Click OK to return to the Configure tab 22 Configuring Nform Devices 9 3 Add Devices to Navigation Tree The Navigation tree window allows you to designate which managed devices will be monitored and appear on the Navigate tab This window opens if you clicked Yes in the final step described in 9 2 1 Device Setup tab Another way to open this window 1s e Click on the Configure tab In the left side of the window click on Domain Management In the right side of the window double click on Local Domain then on Site Navigation Builder and finally on Default All new devices appear in the Unmonitored Managed Devices portion in the lower right corner ses Site Navigation Builder Monitored Managed Devices Floorplans a OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging Left Arrow Ka key Unmonitored Managed Devices pa weep ce 2U and Floor Computer Poom p Ag PowerSure 3rd Floor Finance New device to be moved a To add a device to the tree e Use drag and drop e Click on a device and drag it to the Monitored Managed Devices pane e Release the mouse button when the location where the device belongs is highlighted If no location is highlighted the device will be placed under the highest level in the tree Open Comms Nform Alarm Logging in the example above or e Use the arrow keys in the center of the window In the Monitored Managed Devices pane at left
71. r the terms of this Agreement upon payment of any applicable license fee s for you to use the Software with a single server and multiples of thirty 80 Products By use of the Software you agree that Liebert may at its option perform an audit of your usage of the Software to determine the number of servers and Products that are using the Software TERMINATION OF LICENSE Your license is automatically terminated if you 1 use the Software with anything other than Products 2 attempt to copy or reconstruct any part of the object code source code or algorithms 3 provide disclose sell rent lease license sublicense transfer or assign the Software to any third party 4 attempt to decompile disassemble or reverse engineer the Software in whole or in part or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Soft ware 5 use the Software in excess of the licensed coverage purchased 6 write or develop any deriva tive software or any other software program based upon the Software 7 modify or alter the Software or 8 fail to comply with other license terms You may elect to terminate this license at any time by destroying the Software together with all copies and any portions thereof in any form continued 51 Liebert Software Program License Agreement LIEBERT OPENCOMMS NFORM SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT continued LIMITED WARRANTY Liebert represents that it has the right and authority to grant the license herein
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73. rm Liekert Met Srece For MForm Started Amen Local System network Connections a PELS Sy Liebert SNMP Service For NForm Liebert SNMP Service For NForm Started Automatic Local System a Ss Liebert SNMP Trap Service For Mform Liebert SNMP Trap Service for Norm Started Automatic Local System BE mie sl Cielo ha A A ee Oe ee AS hase sl aos Extended A Standard To verify that Nform is running The Services window shows whether the following Nform services are running Liebert Alarm Service for Nform Liebert File Service for Nform Liebert Net Service for Nform Liebert SNMP Service for Nform Liebert SNMP Trap Service for Nform To stop Nform or any Nform service To stop Nform completely you must stop all five services listed above by performing the following steps for each service Select any service for example Liebert Alarm Service for Nform in the Services window Click on the Action menu at the top of the window and then click on Stop to shut down the Nform service Again stopping Nform prevents the software from monitoring and managing your devices Any service that has been stopped will resume functioning the next time the monitoring worksta tion is restarted To restart an Nform service immediately Select the service for example Liebert Alarm Service for Nform in the Services window Click on the Action menu at the top of the window then click on Start to restart the service 48 Uninstalling Nform
74. s is sensed and de activate the output when all conditions clear Digitallnput1 State true 1 Digitallnput2State true 1 Digitallnput3State true 1 Digitallnput4 State true 1 Digitallnput5State true 1 42 Managing Alarms 12 0 MANAGING ALARMS This section describes how to view a listing of alarms silence the default beep change the status of alarms add notes about an alarm and change the colors that denote alarm status in the listing Nform assists in managing alarms by displaying their status denoting each type with a different color of text This enables the user either the Administrator or Power User to see at a glance whether a new alarm has been received and if action 1s required The example below shows a device with an active alarm EE and its event history on the right icon denotes device with active alarm Silence default beep button E openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator File View Events Help Y R Ack Delete Comments m JINETE Navigate Configure Date and Time Received Address Name Event Message a Acknowledged B OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging alarms BM PowerSurelnteractive Songs ns ONE cs d4 Event History green Server Room 2 Floor 1 West a GXT2U critical server AA Eve nt Histo ry 8 Data Processing Center Floor 1 Active alarms am UPStationGXT from GXT 2U af Event History red 3 44 MiniMate2 DP
75. t 162 can be resolved by stopping the SNMP trap service from run ning This product does not support running on the same machine as a Network Management System NMS For the proper procedure to stop the SNMP services see 13 0 Running Nform What is a service A service 1s a process initiated at boot time that requires no user intervention to start and run A service continues to run after the user logs off the computer 53 APPENDIX B DATA MONITORED BY NFORM Data Monitored by Nform Liebert supplies a template for each SNMP device containing data points and alarms applicable to that device The names of data points and alarms can be changed see 9 2 2 Views tab e Data points are the information Nform compiles from polling a managed SNMP device e Alarms are out of tolerance conditions that Nform reports to users Tables 5 and 6 below show sample data points and alarms for environmental and UPS units with SNMP cards Table 7 shows data points with sample values obtained from a UPS Table 5 Data points Sample data points and alarms Environmental unit Alarms lIspEnvTemperatureSettingDegF lspEnvTemperatureToleranceDegF lIspEnvTemperatureSettingDegC lIspEnvTemperatureToleranceDegC lgpEnvHumiditySettingRel lgpEnvHumidityToleranceRel IgpEnvStateSystem lgpEnvStateCooling lIspEnvStateHeating lgpEnvStateHumidifying lgpEnvStateDehumidifying lIspEnvStateEconoCycle Alarms Present Table 6 High Temperature Lo
76. t side of the window click on Domain Management In the right side of the window double click on Local Domain and then on Floorplans Click on the File menu at the top of the window then click on New Instead you may click on the New button 2 on the toolbar New This opens the Floorplans window as shown below Ef OpenComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help Fim BxX Navigate Configure E Third Floor Finance EA License Key Administratior LLE E af Device Manager Floorplans Sg Domain Management Mame ag eile pama First Floor Computer Room ba 8 Floor JEJE Site Navigation Build a Services and App E Notification and Evep Conif 4 Select the HTML file In the Name box enter a descriptive name for the floor plan for example First Floor Computer Room or Third Floor Finance Select the HTML file from the Graphics drop down list A preview appears in the window Click OK The descriptive name appears in the right pane 24 Configuring Nform Devices 9 5 Add Floor Plans to Navigation Tree After adding floor plans to Nform you must also place them in the navigation tree Managed devices can be placed under the appropriate floor plan to help the System Administrator pinpoint SNMP devices for troubleshooting In the left side of the window click on Domain Management In the right side of the window double click on Local Domain then
77. te Event Message A Opente A E Add j lg Tie ones aa Fee ub lis ni Ske ee AS aa O y ees 12 6 2 View or Edit Comments To view comments that have been added to an alarm Right click on an alarm and select Comments from the pop up menu Or click on the alarm then select Comments from the Alarms menu or click the Comments button on the toolbar In the Comments window you may view or edit the notes and click Save or Cancel when fin ished 12 6 3 Delete Comments To delete comments without deleting the alarm e Right click on an alarm and select Comments from the pop up menu Or click on the alarm then select Comments from the Alarms menu or click the Comments button on the toolbar Delete all the text and then click Save This removes the comments from the alarm without delet ing the alarm from the list 46 Managing Alarms 12 7 Change Colors Indicating Alarm Status You may change the default alarm status colors to suit your preferences To do so Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on the Navigate tab and select Options from the View menu This opens the OpenComms Nform Settings window e Click the Browse button beside the alarm color to be changed e Choose a color from the swatches or define a new color by expanding the Color window with the Define Custom Colors button and selecting a color using the slider tools or entering values in the boxes e Click OK in the Color window and
78. tem Load Protected parametric data and the device status above the navigation a M GXT2U ServerSupport Normal Operation atea 2 StaticT ansferSwitch Cormms Note The recommended values range between 20 and 60 seconds Acceptable values range between 10 and 600 Configuration Categories seconds 10 minutes A GxT2U H H Device Info PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATION Selection of this Highlight device name z Factory Defaults value is a balance between the need for accurate status and then click on configuration Network parameter updates and the necessity of minimal overhead e SNMP servicing these update requests If many web browsers are category for example Access expected to hit this device then the entered value should be Web larger this will help ensure correct updates for the majority Traps Users Web a Refresh Interval a0 seconds Reinitialize Fait Liebert OpenComms Network Interface Card all Events 4 Z Save Reset Click on Edit to make changes Save and Reset buttons appear when needed For each configuration function a window at right displays information that can be changed on the SNMP card Click on the Edit button to make changes Enter the information you wish to change and click on the Save button to save the changes or click on the Reset button Reset to exit without saving All changes require re initializing the SNMP card before the changes will take effect
79. tering set values as described in 11 3 2 Set Values you must download them to the device before Nform can recognize them You may download all set values at once or download an individual set value Download All Set Values at Once To download all set values that have been entered for a device Log on as Administrator e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to change In the right side of the window click on the Download Device button as shown below Once downloaded the values appear in the Set Value column E openComms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator Download File View Help Device y button Navigate Configure SNMP Device Nfinity Non HTML 126 4 203 252 Set Value As ee tos Nform Alarm Loggi Quering SNMP device finished agar Fiter datapoints 8 col umn In m Test mg Nfinity Non HTML Query Devite Download Device A Event History AN Monitoring Npower Demo Variable Permission Current Value set Value iia Sa a MultiLink upsBatteryStatus R upsSecondsOnBattery upsEstimatedMinutesRemaining upsBatteryWoltage upsBatteryTemperature upsInputFrequency upsInputvoltage upsOutputSource upsOutputFreguency 4 gt upsOutputidumL ines UpsOutputvoltage upsOutputCurrent 148 IJIPDDDDDIDDOIZDZD NI anda ms Download a Single Set Value To download a set value for a single data point
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81. the Settings window to save your changes or click Cancel to close the windows without saving w OpenComms Nform Settings Ea Colors ja Active Alarm Color Acknowledge Alam Color A Browse buttons open Color window to change the associated alarm Choose a new color Color Xx from the swatches Basic colors MT Cal aan MI Om Tam Enau ime ma Use these tools to ie E Fee Ff select a new color BEE EEE Ee BEES Tn New color is previewed in the Color Solid box Custom colors i TT TT Si ON or define a custom mae been Color color by expanding th window j Basic colors Define Custom Colors gt gt Cancel Nue 214 Red 242 hat fi 93 Greer fi 40 Define Custom Colors gt gt Coloris olid Lum hi 80 Blue 206 OF Cancel Add to Custom Colors 47 Running Nform 13 0 RUNNING NFORM After installation the Nform services begin running in the background monitoring and managing all configured devices Nform continues running constantly unless stopped through the Windows Services feature The same option allows you to resume Nform services without having to restart the computer 13 1 Starting or Stopping Nform Services Under normal circumstances you will not need to start or stop Nform services Performing either operation requires opening the Services window as described below Stopping Nform means that the software is unable to monitor and manage your devices Ope
82. the window displays two options PA OpenComms Mform Met Event Manager Administrator File Edit Help mx Navigate Configure Description ab Automatically log off user when logon time expires lab Amount of idle time required before log off in minutes Security Options Ea security Settings 2 08 Local Policies 19 Security Options a2 Local Users and Groups Local Policy Setting Automatically log off user when logon time expires False Cancel Enable or Disable Automatic Logoff e Double click on Automatically log off user when logon time expires to open the Security Options window shown above right To enable the automatic logoff select True from the drop down list and click OK Change Amount of Time Before Automatic Logoff To change the amount of time before the Administrator will be logged off double click on Amount of idle time required before log off in minutes to open the Security Local Policy Setting Options window ahown at right Amount of idle tine required before log off in minutes Enter the desired idle time in minutes and oo click OK e Click on the File menu at the top of the win dow and then click on Save Instead you may click on the Save button El on the toolbar Save OF Cancel 18 Configuring Nform Devices 9 0 CONFIGURING NFORM DEVICES This section describes how to configure devices that will be monitored 9
83. tion Available for HTML Supported Devices Nform s Navigate window for devices with Web enabled SNMP cards shows tabs that permit viewing parametric data and altering some device settings The number of tabs shown depends on the type of device For more information about device settings review the documentation related to the SNMP card 11 2 1 HTML monitor tab The HTML monitor tab for devices with Web enabled SNMP cards reveals an overview of a selected device its status any alarms and other data applicable to that type of device To view the various types of data Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on Nform s Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view In the right pane click on the HTML monitor tab In the center of the window click on the type of device information for example Alarms The example below shows Alarm data for an HTML supported UPS during a power failure File View Events Help Back Forward Stop Refresh 8 Add Custom Floorplans a S Third Floor Finance E w First Floor Computer Room E Nfinity CommsSystem cogil Event History GXT2U ServerSupport g Event History Highlight device name then click on device information item for example pane f E opentomms Nform Net Event Manager Administrator x OpenComms Nform Alarm Logging monitor control configure support
84. ult Action is executed both when an alarm condition occurs and when it is cleared Active Only Action is executed only when an alarm condition occurs e Cleared Only Action is executed only when an alarm condition is cleared When all actions are configured click OK in the Event Assignments window The SNMP Devices window displays these actions in the Assigned Events column The first char acter signifies the type of action designates an E Mail action designates a File Write action gt designates a Run External Program action Some may be hidden from view because of space restrictions They can be revealed by double clicking on an alarm to open the Event Assignments window Click OK in the SNMP Devices window to return to the Configure tab 33 Nform Monitoring Navigation Tree 11 0 NFORM MONITORING NAVIGATION TREE Nform constantly monitors the devices set up using the Configure tab and performs actions as spec ified in the configuration settings for each device This section describes how to use the Nform Net Event Manager to check the status of any SNMP device configured for monitoring 11 1 Viewing the Navigation Tree The navigation tree allows you to view the status of all configured devices To view the tree Log on as either Administrator or Power User e Click on the Navigate tab In the left side of the window click on the device you wish to view The device information dis played in the right sid
85. up Views A ms IcUpsLowBatterAYVarning Trap E Security Settings Local Users and Groups License Key Administration Device Manager Selected mal SNMP Devices ae Domain Management IcCUpsOver loadWarfingTrap E Alarm LowBattery Email Active Only Notification and Event Configurat IcUpsOverloadShH tdownTrap CUPS On Battery Email Both IcUpsOnBatterw rap O testing File Write Both IcUpsLowBatteryWarningTrap testingRunsternal CUpsLowBatteryonutdown Trap External Command Active Only 2 IcUpsUtilPowerFailedTrap IcUpsUtilPowerRestoredTrap IcUpsInputOverYoltageTrap Check mark assi gns IcUpsOverTempwWarningTrap IcUpsOverTempShutdownTrap action to alarm IcUpsAlarmTrap IcUpsOutputOfFTrap IcUpsOutputOffMWarningTrap IcUpsOutputOnTrap IcUpsOutputOnWarningTrap IcUpsUnixShutdown Trap IcUpsUnixShutdownWarningTrap Selected Action Properties Action Name Execute Type testingRunsternal IcUpsInputFregErrorTrap C Both IcUpsOutputOverVYoltageTrap Snmpagent ColdStart Snmpagent WarmStart Action Type e Active Only C Cleared Only External Command The Event Assignments window shown above right displays all actions that have been created For each action you wish to configure Place a check mark beside all actions you wish Nform to take when the selected alarm is received In the Execute Type box choose when Nform will execute the selected action Both defa
86. urers equipment contact your local Liebert representative value added reseller or distributor for information Connections Nform works with a network connection and either of these types of SNMP cards 1 SNMP card with Web capability such as the OpenComms NIC OpenComms Web Card 2 SNMP card without Web capability such as the Intellislot SNMP card Nform can monitor a network that includes any combination of LANs WANs and any other type of network 4 0 4 1 4 2 What is Required to Use Nform WHAT IS REQUIRED TO USE NFORM Visit the Liebert Web site at http nform liebert com for the latest product information The Web site always has the most detailed and up to date information on system requirements and Nform s capa bilities Connecting host computer and SNMP devices SNMP communications allow you to take full advantage of Nform s features The host computer con nects to an SNMP enabled device over a network Information and management commands may be passed over the Internet a Local Area Network LAN or a Wide Area Network WAN via SNMP pro tocol and static IP addresses Requirements for Installing Nform Before beginning installation review these requirements The prospective user must have The Nform software Visit the Liebert Web site at http nform liebert com or contact your local Lie bert representative value added reseller or distributor for information This manual downl
87. user manual r Floor plan with at least one Problem in a mar za mbonentaevics component device in alarm or 12 0 Managing Alarms p communication loss status 13 Overview of Nform Net Event Manager 7 3 Nform Features Table 4 lists the features available in Nform Table 4 Features Available in Nform Alarm Filtering Run External Program Capability Y Able to Monitor Non Proprietary SNMP Devices Central UPS Management Windows NT 4 0 w SP6 or higher Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Supported Browsers All UPS Environmental Power Distribution and Monitoring Supported SNMP Devices products manufactured by Liebert or others that support an SNMP interface License Packages Available in 30 and 500 node increments 14 8 0 8 1 8 2 Getting Started With Nform GETTING STARTED WITH NFORM After installing the software you should change the default password for security purposes and enter the license key so you can begin configuring devices for monitoring Some changes to Nform s configuration are saved automatically others will need to be saved before they take effect If these buttons kl X appear on the toolbar and are illuminated not grayed out you must save changes in either of the following ways e Click on the File menu at the top of the window and then click on Save or e Click on the Save button amp on the toolbar Save Start Nform To start the application
88. usiness OPENCOMMS NFORM The Company Behind the Products With over a million installations around the globe Liebert is the world leader in computer protection systems Since its founding in 1965 Liebert has developed a complete range of support and protection systems for sensitive electronics e Environmental systems close control air conditioning from 1 to 60 tons e Power conditioning and UPS with power ranges from 300 VA to more than 1000 kVA e Integrated systems that provide both environmental and power protection in a single flexible package e Monitoring and control from systems of any size or location on site or remote e Service and support through more than 100 service centers around the world and a 24 7 Customer Response Center While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this literature Liebert Corporation assumes no responsibility and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this information or for any errors or omissions 2003 Liebert Corporation All rights reserved throughout the world Specifications subject to change without notice Liebert and the Liebert logo are registered trademarks of Liebert Corporation All names referred to are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SL 29000 10 03 MONITORING USER MANUAL Technical Support Service Web Site www liebert com Monitoring 800 222 5877 monito
89. w Temperature High Humidity Low Humidity Loss of AirFlow Change Filter High Head Pressure 1 High Head Pressure 2 Compressor OverLoad 1 Compressor OverLoad 2 Compressor Short Cycle Compressor Low Suction Pressure Main Fan OverLoad Sample data points and alarms UPS unit Data points Manual Override StandbyGlycoolPumpOn Water Under Floor Humidifier Problem Low Water in Humidifier Smoke Detected Low Water Flow Loss of Power Alarm General Fault Local Alarm1 Local Alarm2 Local Alarm3 Local Alarm4 StandbyUnitOn Alarms IcUpsIdentManufacturer IcUpsIdentModel IcUpsIdentSoftwareVersion IcUpsIdentSpecific IcUpsiIdentFirmwareVersion IcUpsIdentSerialNumber IcUpsIdentManufacturerDate IcUpsBatTimeRemaining IcUpsBatVoltage IcUpsBatCapacity IcUpsInputFrequency IcUpsInputNumLines IcUpsOutputFrequency IcUpsOutputLoad IcUpsInverterStatus IcUpsAlarms IcUpsTestBatteryStatus IcUpsOnBypass IcUpsBypassFrequency IcUpsBypassNumLines IcUpsConfigType IcUpsConfigBypassInstalled IcUpsConfigModuleCount lcUpsConfigAudibleStatus lcUpsConfigLowBattTime IcUpsConfigAutoRestart 54 IcUpsOverloadWarningTrap IcUpsOverloadShutdownTrap IcUpsOnBatteryTrap IcUpsLowBatteryWarningTrap IcUpsLowBatteryShutdownTrap IcUpsUtilPowerFailedTrap IcUpsUtilPowerRestoredTrap IcUpsInputOverVoltageTrap IcUpsOverTempWarningTrap IcUpsOverTempShutdownTrap IcUpsAlarmTrap IcUpsOutputOffTrap IcUpsOutputOffWarningTrap IcUpsOutputOnTrap I

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