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1. FA D PK NG216 112 AMP GMT F Fig 1 1 Compact easy to install right size capacity the NetGuardian 216 makes it cost effective to monitor every site in your network Effective easy to install light capacity alarm monitoring The NetGuardian 216 is a compact LAN based light capacity remote telemetry unit The NG216 is designed for easy installation at small remote sites making it cost effective to deploy alarm monitoring throughout your entire telecom network Right size capacity for small sites The NG216 is scaled to the needs of small sites like remote huts collocation racks and enclosed cabinets anyplace where a large capacity RTU would be more than you need e 16 discrete alarm inputs e 2 analog alarm inputs e 2 control relays Reach through serial port gives LAN access to on site equipment The NG216 also features a reach through serial port This port provides remote users with LAN based Telnet access to a variety of on site telecom equipment including switches radios PBXs and many other devices SNMP or T Mon NOC The NetGuardian 216 can report alarms to any SNMP manager or to the DPS Telecom T Mon NOC Remote Alarm Monitoring System The NG216 can report SNMP over UDP or TCP and can report to T Mon NOC over UDP TCP serial port or T202 modem connection Easy installation and configuration Since it s LAN based the NetGuardian 216 installs quickly and easily without the expense of laying dedica
2. 52 12 Reference Section 12 1 NetGuardian 216 Alarm Map Description Port Address Display Points Display 1 Analog 1 Minor Under Display 2 Display 3 Discrete Alarms fof 1 1 J i6 Control Relays fof 1 1 1718 Unused doj 1 1 19 24 System Alarms Default Configuration f 99 1 1 53 26 MAC Address Not Set f 99 1 1 27 IP Address NotSet f 99 1 1 83 LAN Hardware Error f 99 1 1 2 SNMP ProcessingError 99 1 1 3 SNMP Community Error 99 f 1 1 a LAN Tx Packet Drop f 99 1 1 32 D Cc ep D Q HH tH Analog 1 Minor Over Analog 1 Major Under Analog 1 Major Over 99 Analog 2 Minor Under 99 Analog 2 Minor Over 09 Analog 2 Major Under 99 Analog 2 Major Over 99 Table 12 1 A NetGuardian 216 alarm map 53 12 2 NetGuardian 216 Trap OIDs The illustration and tables below outline the SNMP OIDs for NetGuardian 16S alarm points This illustration begins with dpsRTU however the MIB object identifier tree has several levels above that The full English name is as follows root iso org dod internet private enterprises dps Inc dpsAlarmControl dpsRTU Therefore dpsRTU s full object identifier is 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 Each level beyond dpsRTU adds another object identifying number For example the object identifier of the Display portion of the Control Grid is 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 3 3 because the object identifier of dpsRTU is 1 3 6 1 4 1
3. Trap Controls whether the NetGuardian 216 sends an SNMP Trap to the SNMP manager when this alarm is activated Choose between Yes or No Note Trap option is not available if Alarm Channel SNMP alarm reporting channel is turned off For more information see Section 6 5 3 Alarm Channel SNMP Alarm Reporting Options 6 7 Relays Tab Control Relay Options Device Channel Alarms Relays System Alarms Analog Alarms Description Trap 1 Switch to generator power yes T 2 Switch to battery Yes T Fig 6 7 1 The Relays tab configures control relays The Relays tab Figure 6 7 1 provides options for configuring the NetGuardian s two control relays Your choices for each control relay are Description Type a description of the control s function Trap Controls whether the NetGuardian 216 sends an SNMP Trap to the SNMP manager when this control relay is activated Choose between Yes or No Note Trap option is not available if Alarm Channel SNMP alarm reporting channel is turned off For more information see Section 6 5 3 Alarm Channel SNMP Alarm Reporting 38 Options 6 8 System Alarms Tab 3 MAC Address Not Set IP Address Not Set LAN Hardware Error 5 E SNMP Processing Error r g Device Channel Alarms Relays System Alarms Analog Alarms Description Default Configuration SNMP Community Error LAN Ts Packet Drop Fig 6 8 1 The System Alarms tab
4. For example if the alarm qualification was set to 500 Contact Number Ethernet Port A point failure condition 110th of a second to 9 seconds must be active for the duration of this time before it will be declared as an milliseconds and the tallure was in for 200 milliseconds the discrete point would not be declared as an alarm There i no qualification time for clear they are instantaneous Unit address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 2A5 255 288 0 Gateway 255 255 255 255 NG216 Options Password Confirm sen Sen SM ceo OAS San AS Sa ced Sa Sen SEE SoS eS Se SAS Sa Sa eS ee Four or More Characters Speaker enabled Fig 6 4 1 The Device tab provides general configuration options The Device tab Figure 6 4 1 provides options for basic NetGuardian 216 setup Device Name Device Location Contact Number Alarm Qual Time Assign the NetGuardian 216 a name of your choice For easy identification it s a good idea to assign a name that will be meaningful to everyone who uses the NetGuardian 216 Type in the physical location of the NetGuardian 216 This is very useful for keeping track of different units Type in a phone number or email address for the person responsible for the site This is a great tool for controlling nuisance alarms If an alarm point fluctuates in and out you can set a minimum duration that a point must be activated before the NetGuardian 216 reports an alarm Enter alarm qu
5. T Mon NOC Alarm Reporting Options The DCP Channel options configure how the NetGuardian 216 reports alarms to the DPS Telecom T Mon NOC Remote Alarm Monitoring System Your T Mon NOC alarm reporting options are slightly different depending on whether you select alarm reporting over LAN or over a serial connection 6 5 1 1 Reporting to T Mon NOC via LAN DCP Channel Protocol DLP x Fort Type WOPVIP Address J a i Het Port 2001 Fig 6 5 1 1 1 DCP Channel options when alarm reporting over LAN is selected Reporting over LAN is very simple to set up most users can accept the defaults without changing a thing DCP over LAN options are shown in Figure 6 5 1 1 1 above Your choices are Protocol Choose from OFF DCPx DCPf DCP or DCP1 In most cases the best choice is to keep the default setting which is DCPx Choosing OFF from this menu turns off alarm reporting to T Mon NOC Note Turning off T Mon NOC alarm monitoring also disables the alarm speaker Port Type Choose from SERIAL T202 UDP IP or TCP IP Choosing SERIAL or T202 from this menu gives you slightly different options see Section 6 5 1 2 Reporting to T Mon NOC via Serial or T202 Connection Note The Serial and T202 options are functionally the same with the exception that the T202 option logically inverts the RTS signal which may be necessary in other types of serial communications besides T202 Address This box assigns the NetGuardian 216 an ID in T Mon NOC s
6. l Remove the fuse from the front panel of the NetGuardian 216 Do not reinsert the fuse until all power and network connections have been made Remove the power connector plug from the NetGuardian 216 s power connector Note that the plug can be inserted into the power connector only one way this ensures that the barrier plug can only be reinserted with the correct polarity Note that the 48V terminal is on the left and the GND terminal is on the right Insert a battery ground into the power connector plug s right terminal and tighten the screw then insert a 48 VDC line to the plug s left terminal and tighten its screw Push the power connector plug firmly back into the power connector Reinsert the fuse to power up the NetGuardian 216 The PWR LED by the power connector will light GREEN The front panel LEDs will flash RED and GREEN LAN Connection Jeg DPS Telecom rps tne a bekingan Discretes Analogs Contrals or A Fig 4 4 1 Ethernet port To connect the NetGuardian 216 to the LAN insert a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable into the 10BaseT Ethernet port on the back of the unit See Figure 4 4 1 If the LAN connection is OK the LNK LED will light SOLID GREEN RJ45 Ethernet Connection Receive In RF 3 Receive In RI 2 Transmit Out TO 1 Transmit Out TO Fig 4 4 2 Ethernet connection pinout KOO N The pinout for the RJ45 connection is shown in Figure 4 4 2 above 4 5 Discret
7. 2682 1 2 the Control Grid 3 the Display 3 dpsRTU 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 _OV_vTraps DisplayGrid ControlGrid NVRamGrid AlarmGrid 0 1 2 3 4 5 DisplayEntry 1 NVRamSection 1 AlarmEntry 1 See Table 12 2 B O OV_Traps points 1 Identity points 2 DisplayGrid points _OV_vTraps Ident DisplayEntry 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 0 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 1 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 2 1 0 i PointSet 20 ComResitored 014 Must be set to 1 to perform the resync P0001Clr 20001 through request which will resend TRAPs for any P0064Set 10064 standing alarm P0001Clr 20001 through POO64CIr 20064 3 ControlGrid points 4 NVRamSection points 5 AlarmEntry points ControlGrid NVRamSection 1 3 6 1 4 2682 1 2 4 1 AlarmEntry 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 3 NVsNmbr 1 3 6 4 1 2682 1 2 5 1 1 a For specific alarm points see Table 13 1 A 54 Table 12 2 A MIB object identifier tree descriptions se Clear Control Relay 2 9018 System Alarms Analog 1 Minor Under 8065 9065 2 Addres Set Analog 1 Minor Over 8066 9066 Analog 1 Maj der 8067 9067 Analog 1 Maj er log 2 Min der s Not na ior Un 8068 9068 a or Un Table 12 2 B Display descriptions and SNMP Trap numbers for the NetGuardian 216 55 12 3 SNMP Granular Trap Packets peers 1 3 7 1 2 1 1 1 0 01 02 1995 05 08 27 760 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 5 1 1 99 1 1 1 Object Value 1 3 6 1 4 1
8. 2682 1 2 5 1 5 99 1 1 1 Object Rectifier Failure Value 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 5 1 6 99 1 1 1 Object Value Table 12 3 A Example of SNMP headers and descriptions Table 12 3 A shows the information contained in the SNMP Trap packets sent by the NetGuardian 216 The NetGuardian 216 sends a unique granular Trap OID for each alarm point and the Trap includes the user configured alarm description in a variable binding value field There are two ways your SNMP manager can identify alarms from the NetGuardian e Read the unique granular Traps OID for each alarm e Read the generic Trap OID for any NetGuardian 216 Trap 1 3 6 1 4 1 2682 1 2 5 1 2 99 1 1 1 and parse the variable binding for the alarm description 56 13 Technical Support DPS Telecom products are backed by our courteous friendly Technical Support representatives who will give you the best in fast and accurate customer service To help us help you better please take the following steps before calling Technical Support 1 Check the DPS Telecom website You will find answers to many common questions on the DPS Telecom website at http www dpstele com support Look here first for a fast solution to your problem 2 Prepare relevant information Please have your user manual and hardware serial number ready Having important information about your DPS Telecom product in hand when you call will greatly reduce the time it takes to answer your questions If you do not
9. 3 Changing Modes in T NG216 leg T NG216 Acton Setungs AVCUCTIETICIES Editor Reboot Turn up Analyze NG 216 ang 1G Load Advanced Firmware Fig 5 3 1 Change mode buttons on the T NG216 toolbar While running T NG216 you can change modes by clicking one of the change mode buttons in the T NG216 toolbar See Figure 5 3 1 The toolbar also features a button for rebooting the connected NetGuardian 216 In most cases you won t need to reboot the NetGuardian 216 if the unit needs to be rebooted to put an configuration change into effect T NG216 will automatically reboot the unit If you point to a toolbar button with the mouse cursor the button s name will appear in a tooltip by the cursor and in the status bar at the bottom of the T NG216 window Pile Es Fig 5 3 2 Exit mode button To exit a mode click the Exit button on the far right of the toolbar See Figure 5 3 2 above JN important ALWAYS click Exit BEFORE changing communication settings You CANNOT change communication settings while in Turn up and Test Editor Analyze or Load Firmware Mode 21 It s especially important to verify your communication settings when you are connecting to remote NetGuardian 216 units over LAN After you enter Editor Mode and start entering configuration data you cannot change the IP address you are locked onto the last NetGuardian 216 you connected to and if you click the Write to unit button the new configuration w
10. A ae cout A oe ba ark o Space This frequency shoud be audible on the VF len sel 4 Use the level adusi cominats to change the modem hancm levels The vatue shoud be maniored on the VF best set and should be set to the DPS factory cB standard 13cB Fig 7 5 1 Modem tuning control Start will initiate tuning mode Caution The unit is offline when tune mode is active 8 Analyze Mode u T NG216 Analyze le _ Settings Help ree ke ee Mode DCP channel Be Start E Stop E Exit Green Device Transmit Red Device Recieve Hex Ak PC 01 03 FS AA FA 06 00 00 00 00 CB 76 28 CO 93 A 13 48 82 AS 10 18 00 11 80 BO BF 47 iC 0 0A Az AL 08 5C 02 00 64 05 AS 28 BZ B1 71 12 11 41 03 ad 00 5 SA 22 2A i0 AA FC 01i 06 76 Fig 8 1 Analyze Mode Analyze Mode is a troubleshooting tool that monitors communication traffic between the NetGuardian 216 and its alarm master To use Analyze Mode you must have a craft port connection to the NetGuardian 216 To start monitoring communications just start Analyze Mode and T NG216 will automatically display network traffic Communications transmitted by the NetGuardian 216 are displayed in GREEN transmissions received by the NetGuardian 216 are displayed in RED Analyze Mode can monitor either the DCP or SNMP channel use the drop down menu to choose
11. Firmware Load Legacy Mode window will open Click the Browse button An Open TSK File dialog box will open Select the Task tsk file with the new firmware Click Start T NG216 will upload the new firmware to the NetGuardian 216 The firmware load can take up to 20 minutes and CANNOT be aborted The NetGuardian 216 is OFFLINE during the firmware load When the firmware load is complete the NetGuardian 216 will automatically reboot 9 3 LED Display During Firmware Load While the firmware load is in progress the NetGuardian 216 s front panel LEDs display the following l 2 3 4 Alternating RED GREEN RED pattern when the firmware load software is detected ALL RED when waiting for DPSLOAD signal ALL GREEN when DPSLOAD signal received SLOW 1 LED step every 10 seconds RED LED walk while flash memory is wiped Each LED step means 16 K was overwritten with FF FAST 5 LED steps every second RED LED walk while data is received and committed to flash memory Each LED step means a data packet was processed Alternating ALL GREEN ALL RED pattern when main application boots following the firmware load 10 Front and Back Panel LEDs 20 DPS Teleceu nippi 1 Bed EE ek fee jph We es B AMP GMT NetGuardian 216 E LET ed Diet miaa i alge ane Fig 10 1 Front and back panel LEDs FRONT PANEL LEDS uo sims Description Primary Solid Red Standing alarm acknowledged 50 Table 10 A
12. Front Panel LED Descriptions 51 BACK PANEL LEDS uo sims pesonption Solid Green Power supply OK PWR Solid Red 48V and GND leads reversed Flashing Green Data transmit over LAN Solid Green Ethernet link OK LNK Off Ethernet link failure Table 10 B Back Panel LED Descriptions 11 Alarm Speaker gt pes r T rna Bepp rt 1589 444 thos mf eta NetGuardian 216 Grait BPG ri i Fig 11 1 Mode speaker silence button and volume control The NetGuardian 216 has a built in speaker for local audible alarm notification By default the NetGuardian 216 ships with the speaker turned off To activate the speaker check the Speaker enabled option in the T NG216 configuration software For instructions see Section 6 4 Device Tab General NG216 Options Note The speaker can be enabled only if the DCP Channel T Mon NOC alarm reporting option is activated For more information about activating the DCP channel see Section 6 5 1 DCP Channel T Mon NOC Alarm Reporting Options If it s enabled the speaker will beep repeatedly when new alarms happen To adjust the speaker volume use the volume control thumbwheel on the NetGuardian s front panel See Figure 11 1 To silence the speaker press and hold down the Mode button on the front panel The speaker will stay silenced as long as you keep the Mode button pressed When you release the Mode button the speaker will start beeping again
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15. The NetGuardian s two analog alarm inputs measure continuous ranges of voltage or current Analog alarms are typically used to monitor battery voltage charging current temperature or other continuously variable conditions The measurement range of the analog channels is 90 to 90 VDC or 4 to 20 mA You can connect analog alarm inputs to the NetGuardian 216 by using either the main 50 pin connector or the optional 4 pin analog alarm connector For the 4 pin analog connector s pinout information see Section 4 8 1 Optional 4 Pin Analog Connector By default the analog inputs are configured to measure voltage You can switch the analog inputs to measure current by resetting jumpers on the NetGuardian 216 s circuit board For instructions see Section 4 8 2 Switching Analog Alarms to Current Operation 4 9 1 Optional 4 Pin Analog Connector n ee HETGUARDIAM mip ThtR Birisini ami eres DPS Telecom im inca cane Discretes dnafogs Contrals 18 BasaT Fig 4 8 1 1 4 pin analog alarm input connector The 4 pin analog alarm input connector provides an optional connection for analog alarms only You can connect analog inputs to EITHER the primary 50 pin alarm connector OR the 4 pin connector but not both at the same time The 4 pin connector is a screw terminal barrier plug similar to the power connector To connect analog inputs remove the connector plug connect the leads to the appropriate terminals and reinsert the barr
16. You need to enter a password when you connect to the NetGuardian 216 to read or write configurations monitor in Turn up and Test Mode or monitor communications in Analyze Mode The Password box is automatically filled with the current password when the NG216 s configuration is loaded into T NG216 from NVRAM Passwords are case sensitive and must be at least four characters long The default password is dpstelecom note that that is all lower case but you ll obviously want to change the default to a password you choose As a security check you need to enter the password in this box before you can write a configuration to the NetGuardian 216 s NVRAM If you don t type in the password T NG216 will prompt you to enter it before continuing Click the Device tab and enter the password in the Confirm box To change the password type the new password in the Password box and re type it in the Confirm box Then click the Write to unit button T NG216 will prompt you to type the old password before continuing Checking this box enables the NetGuardian 216 s alarm speaker which will beep to announce new alarms Note The alarm speaker is automatically disabled if the DCP Channel T Mon NOC reporting channel is turned off 33 6 5 Channel Tab Alarm Reporting Options The Channel tab provides options for configuring alarm reporting to SNMP managers and T Mon NOC and options for configuring a reach through proxy channel 6 5 1 DCP Channel
17. e DPS Telecom Your Partners In Network Alarm Monifaring NetGuardian 216 OO Ea J DPS Telecom Support 1 59 864 1000 A i were dpstel com ER T 1 2 AMP GMT Visit our website at www dpstelecom com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs March 17 2008 D OC UM083 17110 Firmware Version 2 0l Revision History March 17 2008 July 1 2005 October 31 2005 November 4 2005 June 2 2006 Added RS 232 Bridging port pinout diagram NetGuardian 216 User Manual D OC UM057 01100 released Supports Firmware Version 1 0 NetGuardian 216 User Manual D OC UM05A 31100 released Support for DCP reporting over T202 modem added NetGuardian 216 User Manual D OC UMO05B 04100 released Supports Firmware version 2 0 Improvements to Firmware Load added NetGuardian 216 User Manual released Updated 202 Tune Modem section This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied without prior written consent of DPS Telecom All software and manuals are copyrighted by DPS Telecom Said software and manuals may not be reproduced copied transmitted or used to make a derivative work by either mechanical electronic or any other means in whole or in part without prior written consent from DPS Telecom except as required by United States copyright laws 2008 DPS Telecom Notice The material in this
18. manual is for information purposes and is subject to change without notice DPS Telecom shall not be liable for errors contained herein or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this manual Contents Visit our website at www dpstelecom com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs NetGuardian 216 Overview Shipping List 1 2 3 Specifications 4 Installation 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 4 8 4 9 Tools Needed Mounting Power Connection LAN Connection Discrete Alarms 50 Pin Alarm and Control Relay Connector 4 6 1 50 Pin Connector Pinout Table 4 6 2 50 Pin Connector Pinout Diagram Optional Wire Wrap Back Panel Optional 66 Block Connector Analog Alarms 4 9 1 Optional 4 Pin Analog Connector 4 9 2 Switching Analog Alarms to Current Operation 4 10 Back Panel Serial Port 4 11 Craft Port 5 T NG216 Configuration Software 5 1 9 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 T NG216 PC Requirements Starting T NG216 You MUST Read This Section Changing Modes in T NG216 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via Craft Port Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via LAN 5 5 1 Assigning an IP Address via Craft Port 5 5 2 Assigning an IP Address via Temporary LAN Connection 6 Configuration 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 T NG216 Editor Mode Reading and Writing Configuration Files on PC Disk Reading and Writing Configuration Files to NetGuardian 216 NVRAM Device Tab General NG216 Options 6 4 1 Ethernet Po
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20. 0 here 7 In the Communications Mode dialog box click TCP IP Type 192 168 1 100 this is the NetGuardian s factory default IP address in the IP Address box and click Set The NetGuardian 216 always connects over LAN using Port 2002 so the Port box cannot be changed 8 Switch to Editor Mode Choose Editor from the Action menu press Ctrl E or click the Editor button in the toolbar for details see Section 5 3 Changing Modes in T NG216 FP T NG216 NG216 5NMP Editor Action Settings Help CURE T NG216 SNMP Editor Mode Fig 5 5 2 3 Read from Unit Button e e ele 9 Click the Read from Unit button on the Editor Mode toolbar to download the current unit configuration from the NetGuardian 216 unit This is an important double check to make sure you know what unit you re working with and what settings you re changing 10 T NG216 will prompt you to enter a password If you haven t assigned the NetGuardian a password use the default password dpstelecom Passwords are case sensitive the default password is all lower case 28 Information Please verify the device is connected and online OK Fig 5 5 2 4 Communications error message 11 If T NG216 can t connect to the NetGuardian 216 the program will display the error message shown in Figure 5 5 2 4 above If possible make sure that the NetGuardian unit is powered and connected to the network 12 If the connection i
21. 216 The Completion progress 47 bar will indicate the progress of the upload The text box at the right of the Firmware Load window will display upload status messages 5 When the upload is complete the NetGuardian 216 unit will go offline momentarily and then reboot 9 1 Troubleshooting Firmware Load In most cases the firmware load process should run smoothly without any problems If however the firmware load process hangs or freezes try these troubleshooting steps e By default the Packet Size is set for the highest setting 128 bytes Try selecting a smaller packet size e By default the Packet Timeout setting is three 3 seconds Try setting a longer packet timeout e If the firmware load process seems to be frozen it may be that the firmware update has been fully transferred to the NetGuardian 216 s temporary memory but the FLOAD utility has not installed the update Click the Start FLOAD button to force the FLOAD utility to install the update e If you see the error dialog box shown below in Figure 9 1 1 Ng216snmp Device firmware Ver 1 0K does not support this method of load Please use Legacy Method of load which can be launched from Advanced Mode Fig 9 1 1 If you see this message use Firmware Load legacy mode you must use Firmware Load Legacy Mode to update your NetGuardian 216 For instructions see Section 9 2 Firmware Load Legacy Mode 48 9 2 Firmware Load Legacy Mode If
22. 3 shows analog threshold alarms for Analog Alarm Input 2 Alarm Points 1 4 For a full alarm map see Section 12 1 NetGuardian 216 Alarm Map When an alarm happens a red box will appear in the grid cell corresponding to the activated alarm point The red box will remain in the cell as long as the alarm is standing The Alarm Log maintains a continuously updated list of change of state COS alarms New alarms are added to the top of the list so the farther down you scroll the older the record Each alarm is listed by its Display and Alarm Point its description whether it s an alarm or a clear and the date and time The Alarm Log only lists alarms while T NG216 is in Turn up and Test Mode Exiting Turn up and Test Mode or quitting T NG216 clears the Alarm Log To clear the Alarm Log while in Turn up and Test Mode click the Clear Log button Clicking the Copy button copies the Alarm Log to the Windows clipboard You can then paste the Alarm Log data to a spreadsheet or text document for analysis or logging If the PC Change of State Beep box is checked your PC will beep every time a new alarm happens To silence the beep uncheck the box 43 7 2 Analog Tab Display Live Analog Values Alarm Analog Relays Date Time Chanel Walue Units MIU Mnu MnO Mio Battery Level Level ooa voc re Temperature 46 r500 F i Fig 7 2 1 The Analog tab displays a live reading of the current analog mea
23. 39 6 9 Analog Alarms Tab Device Channel Alarms Relays System Alarms nalog Alarms 1D Description Units MiU MnU MnO MiO Trap Enabled 1 Battery Level voe 460 arol 54 0 Yes Yes 2 ENEEME F oof 320 o 1000 Yes Yes Analog sensors are only active when a description has been entered 4nalog Channel 2 Scaling Reference Reference 1 Reference 2 Change 1 0 0C A0F FO OC 1670F Fig 6 9 1 The Analog Alarms tab configures the NetGuardian 216 s analog alarm inputs The Analog Alarms tab Figure 6 9 1 configures the NetGuardian 216 s 2 analog alarm inputs Your choices for each analog input are Description Type a description of the analog input s function You must type a description in Units this box to enable the analog input When a description is entered the display in the Enabled box will switch from No to Yes To disable the analog input delete the description Type a three character abbreviation to indicate the display units measured by the analog input for example F for degrees Fahrenheit or RH for relative humidity Note The analog inputs natively measure voltage on a range of 90 to 90 VDC To display other units correctly the NetGuardian 216 must be provisioned with a scaling reference to map display unit values to voltage Entering any display unit other than VDC in the Units box automatically opens the Analog Channel Scaling Referen
24. 9 40 monitoring analog alarms with T NG216 42 43 optional 4 pin connector 13 pinout 9 13 reading live analog values 43 switching between voltage and current operation 14 39 40 voltage range 4 13 39 40 Analog Channel Scaling Reference tool 39 40 back panel serial port configuring 33 35 pinout 15 cables download cable 2 Ethernet cable 2 telephone cable 2 configuration configuration alarm descriptions 37 alarm qualification time 31 alarm reporting over T202 modem connection 34 alarm reporting to SNMP managers 33 34 36 alarm reporting to T Mon NOC 33 34 analog alarm inputs 39 40 Analog Channel Scaling Reference Tool 39 40 analog threshold alarms 39 40 assigning an IP address 25 26 32 back panel serial port 33 35 configuration software 18 Contact Number 31 control relays 37 Device Location 31 Device Name 31 discrete alarm inputs 37 password 31 32 system alarms 38 verifying 41 control relays 1 alarm map 52 connections 9 descriptions 37 maximum current 4 maximum voltage 4 operating and testing control relays with T NG216 43 pinout 9 craft port craft port pinout 17 using with T NG216 21 23 current draw 4 DCP Channel 33 34 dimensions 4 discrete alarm inputs alarm descriptions 37 alarm map 52 capacity 4 connections 9 contact to ground 8 dry contact 8 monitoring discrete alarms with T NG216 42 pinout 9 reversing polarity 8 37 Eth
25. DCP SNMP Yer 1 0K Alarm Analog Relays Date Time POINTS D Abbeele EREEREER RERE 2 2 2 2 33 3 3 3 4lal4 5 5 SERED l 234567 EERE 6z 8901234 2 34 5 6 7012 34 a E i 1 wy u L 4 I I Lf I e ees Pel To a I a ae ol CLE oma RTENE fF a a B a T o A O i B p A B t aE B i N E a p S a Bii TA T 5 PE Change of State Beep Clear Log Copy Display 3 Boint 1 NEZ16 ANALOG 2 Minor Under ALE Time 6 27 2005 11 26 37 AM ajl Display Point 3 WE216 ANALOG 1 Major Under ALM Time 6 27 2005 11 26 32 AM Display Point 1 WE216 ANALOG 1 Minor Under ALM Time 6 27 2005 11 26 32 AM Display 1 Point z WNEZle Point z ALM Time 6 27 2005 11 26 32 AM Fig 7 1 Turn up and Test Mode with the Alarm tab selected Turn up and Test Mode lets you monitor the NetGuardian 216 from T NG216 This is a great tool for making sure the NG216 is configured and operating correctly 42 7 1 Alarm Tab Monitor and Log Alarms The Alarm tab Figure 7 1 displays and logs alarm events The Alarm tab consists of two elements the Alarm Grid and the Alarm Log The Alarm Grid maps standing alarms on a grid of 3 displays Each display represents 64 points even though that is more alarm points than the NG216 has Display 1 shows NG216 discrete alarms Alarm Points 1 16 relays Alarm Points 17 18 and System Alarms Alarm Points 27 32 Display 2 shows analog threshold alarms for Analog Alarm Input 1 Alarm Points 1 4 Display
26. Host transmit data DB9F RS 232 Port Fig 4 9 4 RS 232 Bridging port pinout 17 4 11 Craft Port Sapport 1 884 add ibs fe ool pita kee eT NetGuardian 216 Fig 4 10 1 Craft port Use the front panel craft port to connect the NetGuardian 216 to a PC for onsite unit configuration To use the craft port connect the included DB9 download cable from your PC s COM port to the craft port For instructions on using the included T NG216 configuration software see Section 5 T NG216 Configuration Software RX Pin Signal Description GND m 1 NC Not connected 543217 2 TX Transmit data 3 RX Receive data Corry 4 DSR Data set ready 5 GND Ground 9 B G NC Not connected T CTS Clear to send RTS CTS 8 RTS Request to send 9 NC Not connected DB9F RS 232 Fig 4 10 2 Craft port pinout The craft port pinout is shown in Figure 4 10 2 above 18 5 T NG216 Configuration Software T NG216 the Windows based software utility included with your NetGuardian 216 provides a full suite of tools for unit configuration turnup and testing With T NG216 you can e Configure and provision the NetGuardian 216 e Read and write configuration files to NetGuardian 216 units in the field over LAN or local craft port connection e Create and save configuration files to your local PC this is great if you want to create a standard configuration for all your NG216 units or if you want to create batches of configuration files for r
27. If the serial port is configured for alarm reporting to T Mon NOC the port is not available for use as a reach through proxy port For instructions on configuring the serial port see Section 6 5 1 DCP Channel T Mon NOC Alarm Reporting Options and Section 6 5 2 Reach through Channel 16 When used as a reach through proxy port the serial port has the pinout shown in Figure 4 9 2 below RX Pin Signal Description GND mi 1 NC Not connected 4321 2 TX Transmit data 3 RX Receive data tly 4 DSR Data set ready 5 GND Ground D G NC Not connected T CTS Clear to send RTS CTS 8 RTS Request to send 9 NC Not connected DB9F RS 232 Fig 4 9 2 Reach through proxy port pinout When used as a T202 modem port optional the serial port has the pinout shown in Figure 4 9 3 below RX Pin Signal Description TX 1 TX Transmit positive E4324 2 NC Not connected 3 NC Not connected C 4 RX Receive positive 5 NC Not conntected E i 6 TX Transmit negative T NC Not connected a TX RX 8 NC Not connected 9 RX Receive negative DB9F T202 Port Fig 4 9 3 T202 modem port pinout When using a RS 232 Bridging Docking Pad optional the serial port has the pinout shown in Figure 4 9 4 below BRX Pin Signal Description GND ee 1 HRX Host receive data 5E4321 2 NC Not connected 3 NC Not connected 4 BRX Bridge receive data 9876 5 GND Ground 6 BTX Bridge transmit data HTX Leas T NC Not connected 8 NC Not connected 9 HTX
28. Mode the program s communication settings are LOCKED and cannot be changed While T NG216 is any of these modes the program will read from and write to the NetGuardian 216 unit that is connected over the last communications channel used If you always use a craft port connection this isn t a problem since you ll make a new physical cable connection every time you connect to a different NG216 unit Just keep T NG216 configured to use your preferred COM port probably the default setting COM1 Keep in mind that T NG216 saves communication settings between sessions so if you change your communication settings double check your settings the next time you start the program For important information about LAN connections see Section 5 5 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via LAN To close a mode and change communication settings always click EXIT button on the TOOLBAR If you choose the Exit command from the Action menu you will quit the T NG216 program For more information see Section 5 3 Changing Modes in T NG216 5 5 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via LAN You can also use T NG216 to remotely connect to NetGuardian 216 units in the field over LAN This is a very convenient way to provision a series of NetGuardian units especially if you re working from a standardized configuration file WARNING When working with NetGuardian 216s over LAN be very careful that you re connected to the correct unit BEFORE writing a configuratio
29. NG216 SNMP Date June 27 2005 Time 1 29 32 Day of Week Monday Change Date Time to Date June a 2 005 Time 11 Oo 1 ee Day of Week Monday g Update Date Time 8 Syne with Local PC Fig 7 4 1 Set and synchronize the NG216 s real time clock The Date Time tab Figure 7 4 1 provides options for setting and synchronizing the NetGuardian 216 s real time clock The real time clock keeps the correct time even if the unit is shut down or rebooted This ensures that alarms always have a correct date time stamp The NetGuardian 216 includes a date time stamp in all SNMP traps The top part of the Date Time tab displays the current time on the NG216 clock The bottom part of the Date Time tab features controls for setting the clock manually Choose the right time from the drop down menus and click Update Date Time to set the clock Clicking the Syne With Local PC button will synchronize the NG216 clock to your PC s clock 7 5 Tuning Tab 202 Modem Tuning The Turn Up amp Test Mode s modem tuning controls allow you to easily measure and adjust dB transmission levels of the 202 modem to meet industry standards With the NetGuardian 216 connected to a power source you can control frequency levels of the modem using T NetGuardian 216 for Windows software Once you re in Turn Up amp Test Mode 1 Make sure that you have the VF test set connected to the 202 port to monitor the modem s transmit levels 2 Begin by pushi
30. Port Address Display Alarm Point addressing system Each NetGuardian 216 unit must have a unique address that matches the address databased for it on T Mon NOC Net Port This box displays the UDP IP or TCP IP port the NetGuardian 216 uses to communicate with T Mon NOC You don t need to change this setting unless your network administrator wants you to use a different port or if DPS Telecom Tech Support personnel advise you to change the setting 34 6 5 1 2 Reporting to T Mon NOC via Serial or T202 Modem Connection DCP Channel Protocol DCPs Port Type Tal i Address 1 Baud Rate 2400 ATS Lead 30 ATS Tail 10 Fig 6 5 1 2 DCP Channel options when alarm reporting over T202 modem connection is selected DCP over serial and T202 modem connection options are shown in Figure 6 5 1 2 1 above Your choices are Protocol Port Type Baud Rate RTS Lead RTS Tail Choose from OFF DCPx DCPf DCP or DCP1 In most cases the best choice is to keep the default setting which is DCPx Choosing OFF from this menu turns off alarm reporting to T Mon NOC Note Turning off T Mon NOC alarm monitoring also disables the alarm speaker Choose from SERIAL T202 UDP IP or TCP IP Choosing UDP IP or TCP IP from this menu gives you slightly different options see Section 6 5 1 1 Reporting to T Mon NOC via LAN Note The Serial and T202 options are functionally the same with the exception that the T202 option logically i
31. Port command on the Settings menu to select a LAN connection 1 Start T NG216 Click Close in the mode selection dialog box See Section 5 2 Starting T NG216 2 Choose COM Port from the Settings menu to open the Communication Mode dialog box See Figure 5 5 1 above lig Communication Mode al Communication O Craft Port TCP IP 127 0 0 1 2002 IP Address Port Set Fig 5 5 2 Enter the NetGuardian 216 s IP address here 3 Inthe Communications Mode dialog box click TCP IP Type the NetGuardian 216 s IP address in the IP Address box The NetGuardian 216 always connects over LAN using Port 2002 so the Port box cannot be changed Information i Please verify the device is connected and online Fig 5 5 3 Communications error message 4 To verify the connection switch to Turn up and Test Mode or switch to Editor Mode and click the Read from Unit button For information about switching modes see Section 5 3 If T NG216 can t connect to the NetGuardian 216 the program will display the error message shown in Figure 5 4 2 4 above If possible make sure that the NetGuardian unit is powered and connected to the network Check to make sure there are no firewalls or port blocking routers between your PC and the NetGuardian 216 Note T NG216 saves communication settings between sessions so when you next start T NG216 the program will be configured with the la
32. See Figure 5 4 1 2 For new units you can use the default password dpstelecom led T NG216 NG216 SNMP Editor Action Settings Help NG216 SNMP Editor Mode irk a beatae roa F ig 5 5 1 3 Write to Unit Button 8 Click the Write to Unit button see Figure 5 5 1 3 above to write the new configuration to the NetGuardian 216 s NVRAM You can now connect to the NetGuardian 216 over LAN using the IP address you assigned For instructions on connecting over LAN see Section 5 5 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via LAN 5 5 2 Assigning an IP Address via Temporary LAN Connection Follow these steps to configure the NetGuardian over a temporary LAN connection 1 Look up your PC s current IP address and subnet mask and write this information down 2 Reset your PC s IP address to 192 168 1 200 3 Reset your PC s subnet mask to 255 255 0 0 You may have to reboot your PC to apply your changes 4 Start T NG216 5 Click Close in the mode selection dialog box See Section 5 2 Starting T NG216 27 Action Settings Help al Fig 5 5 2 1 Use the COM Port command on the Settings menu to connect to the NetGuardian 216 s default IP address 6 Chose COM Port from the Settings menu to open the Communications Mode dialog box Fee a n E O Communication C gt Craft Fort TCF SIP IP Address _ 192 768 7100 Port Set Fig 5 4 2 2 Enter the NG216 s default IP address 192 168 1 10
33. alification time in milliseconds The available range is 100 9000 milliseconds or 0 1 9 seconds The Alarm Qual Time setting affects all 16 discrete alarm points 32 6 4 1 Ethernet Port Options The Ethernet Port area provides options for configuring the NetGuardian 216 s IP address Unit Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Type in the NetGuardian 216 s assigned IP address on your network For step by step instructions see Section 5 4 1 Assigning an IP Address via Craft Port and Section 5 4 2 Assigning an IP Address via LAN Type in the NG216 s assigned subnet mask A subnet mask controls whether IP data packets transmitted between the NetGuardian 216 and its alarm master stay within the local network or are forwarded somewhere else on a wide area network If you re not sure whether you should assign a subnet mask check with your network administrator You only need to enter a default gateway if the NetGuardian 216 is connected to a wide area network If you re not sure whether to assign a default gateway check with your network administrator If you re not connected to a WAN keep the default value 255 255 255 255 6 4 2 NG216 Options Password and Alarm Speaker The NG216 Options area provides options for configuring the NetGuardian 216 s security password and audible Password Confirm Speaker Enabled notification This box displays the NetGuardian 216 s current security password in asterisks
34. ate and time Editor Configure options and provision NetGuardian 216 unit Analyze View NetGuardian 216 communication in hexadecimal or ASCII format Load Firmware Install firmware updates on the NetGuardian 216 Close Start T NG216 without choosing a mode JN important If you need to change T NG216 s communication settings click CLOSE If you select a mode T NG216 s communication settings are LOCKED By default a new T NG216 installation is configured to connect to the NetGuardian 216 over a physical cable connection between your PC s Communications Port 1 COM1 and the NG216 s front panel craft port You CANNOT change this setting while in Turn up and Test Editor Analyze or Load Firmware Mode If you are connected to the NetGuardian 216 through a COM1 to Craft Port connection go ahead and select the mode you want to use But keep in mind that T NG216 saves communication settings between 20 sessions if you ever change your communication settings you should double check your settings the next time you start the program If you want to make a LAN connection to a remote NetGuardian 216 or if you want to connect to the craft port using a different PC COM port click Close in the mode selection dialog Change your communication settings and then select the mode you want For more information see Section 5 4 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via Craft Port and Section 5 5 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via LAN 5
35. ce tool where you can enter reference values to scale the unit display The current scaling references for the selected analog input are displayed at the bottom of the Analog Alarms tab see Figure 6 9 1 above For instructions on using the Analog Channel Scaling Reference tool see Section 6 9 1 Analog Channel Scaling Reference Tool Note You can switch the analog inputs to measure current by resetting jumpers on the NetGuardian 216 s circuit board For instructions see Section 4 8 Switching Analog Alarms to Current Operation MjU MnU MnO MjO Type in values for Major Under MjU Minor Under MnU Minor Over MnO and Major Over MjO threshold alarms Threshold values can be entered in either ascending or descending order for different units For example in Figure 6 9 1 the Battery Level input is set in descending order from a Major 40 Under of 46 volts undercharged to a Major Over of 54 volts overcharged The Temperature input is set in ascending order from a Major Under of 0 F to a Major Over of 100 F Whether threshold values are in ascending or descending order they must be continuous range from lowest to highest or highest to lowest Trap Controls whether the NetGuardian 216 sends an SNMP Trap to the SNMP manager when an analog alarm threshold is crossed Choose between Yes or No Note Trap option is not available if Alarm Channel SNMP alarm reporting channel is turned off For more informatio
36. crews Power Connector Plug i Pads i Two 1 2 Amp GMT Fuse 4 Pin Connector Plug 3 Specifications Discrete Alarm Inputs Analog Alarm Inputs Analog Input Range Analog Thresholds Control Relays Protocols Dimensions NetGuardian 216 B Aa Normal NG216 Case Mounting Power Input Current Draw Fuse Interfaces Visual Interface Audible Notification Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 16 reversible 2 90 to 90 VDC or 4 to 20 mA 4 2 SNMP DCPx DCPf DCP DCP1 T Mon NOC reporting 1 720 H x 8 375 W x 6 626 D 4 369 cm x 21 273 cm x 16 830 cm 1 720 H x 10 489 W x 6 636 D 4 369 cm x 26 641 cm x 16 855 cm Weight 1 8425 Ib Wide Case model MOME SSS Craft Sc ee a as z ve za ie 7 J fo 3 Se SPT SS FA E ae i r Ack ae WW Vol Ei NG216 Wide Case 19 or 23 rack 48 VDC 48 to 70 VDC Optional 48 VDC from 110 VAC wall transformer 200 mA 1 2 Amp GMT 1 RJ45 10BaseT Ethernet port 1 50 pin connector alarm inputs and control outputs 1 4 pin connector analog alarm inputs 1 DB9 front panel craft port 1 DB9 serial port 8 LEDs Alarm speaker with volume control and silence button 32 140 F 0 60 C 0 95 noncondensing 4 Installation 4 1 Tools Needed To install the NetGuardian you ll need the following tools Phillips No 2 Screwdriver S
37. displays internal housekeeping alarms The System Alarms tab Figure 6 8 1 displays alarm descriptions for the NetGuardian 216 s 7 internal housekeeping alarms The only System Alarms option you can set is to choose whether the NetGuardian 216 will send an SNMP Trap when a system alarm is activated This option is not available when the Alarm Channel is turned off The NetGuardian 216 s System Alarms are Default Configuration MAC Address Not Set IP Address Not Set SNMP Processing Error SNMP Community Error LAN Tx Packet Drop Configuration file loaded on the NetGuardian 216 unit is invalid and the unit has reverted to the factory default configuration The unit must be reprovisioned with a new configuration Internal hardware error Contact DPS Telecom Tech Support at 559 454 1600 for assistance NetGuardian 216 unit has not been provisioned with an IP address SNMP OID not recognized or SNMP request invalid Contact DPS Telecom Tech Support at 559 454 1600 for assistance The SNMP community strings provisioned on the NetGuardian 216 do not match the SNMP manager s community strings Double check Alarm Channel settings on the Channel tab LAN transmission error An occasional packet drop is normal but if the NetGuardian 216 reports a steady series of packet drops check to make sure the NG216 is connected to the LAN If you re not using the NetGuardian 216 LAN connection set IP address to 255 255 255 255
38. e Save Read Exit Ur Configuration Configuration Mode File to PC Disk from NG216 Create New Delete NVRAM Configuration Configuration File File from PC Disk Fig 6 1 1 Editor Mode toolbar T NG216 s Editor Mode provides complete tools for configuring the T NG216 With Editor Mode you can define NG216 configuration settings read and write configurations to the NG216 s NVRAM memory and save NG216 configuration files on disk Configuration settings are defined in the several tabs in the T NG216 Editor window Each tab is described in detail in the following sections The Editor Mode toolbar Figure 6 1 1 above provides commands for working with NG216 configuration files If you point to a toolbar button with the mouse cursor the button s name will appear in a tooltip by the cursor and in the status bar at the bottom of the T NG216 window 6 2 Reading and Writing Configuration Files on PC Disk NetGuardian 216 configurations can be saved to and loaded from a floppy or PC hard disk or network drive Working with saved configuration files is a very convenient way to configure multiple NetGuardian 216 units you can define a basic configuration for all your units save it on disk and use it with appropriate changes for all of your individual units Commands for working with configuration files on your PC are located on the left side of the Editor Mode toolbar see Figure 6 1 1 The available commands are New Create a new blank c
39. e Alarms Dry Contact Contact to Ground NetGuardian 216 case NetGuardian 216 case WN GND GND Alarm E Alarm gt e Batt Note Make sure that grounds have a common reference this is usually done by tying grounds together Fig 4 5 1 Discrete alarm points can connect as a dry contact or a contact to ground The NetGuardian 216 features 16 discrete alarm inputs also called digital inputs or contact closures Discrete alarms are either activated or inactive so they re typically used to monitor on off conditions like power outages equipment failures door alarms and so on The NetGuardian 216 s discrete alarm points are single lead signals referenced to ground The ground side of each alarm point is internally wired to ground so alarm points can connect either as a dry contact or a contact to ground In a dry contact alarm the alarm lead brings a contact to the ground lead activating the alarm In a contact to ground alarm a single wire brings a contact to an external ground activating the alarm For a diagram see Figure 4 5 1 above You can reverse the polarity of each individual discrete alarm point so that the alarm is activated when the contact is open To reverse the polarity of an alarm point use the included T NG216 configuration software For instruction
40. e load process now only takes the NetGuardian 216 offline for just a couple of minutes at the very end of the firmware load process This allows alarm monitoring to continue during firmware loads with only a brief interruption Note The new firmware load features are supported only on NetGuardian 216 units running Firmware Version 2 0 or later Legacy units running Firmware Version 1 0 or 1 1 must be sent to DPS Telecom to be upgraded to the Version 2 0 series The latest version of the T NG216 configuration utility is fully backwards compatible with NetGuardian 216s running earlier firmware however to load firmware on units that are running Firmware Versions 1 0 or 1 1 you must use the Firmware Load Legacy Mode which is described in Section 9 2 Firmware Load Legacy Mode To load new firmware on a NetGuardian 216 running Firmware Version 2 0 or later follow these steps 1 Connect your PC to the NetGuardian 216 using either a LAN or craft port connection For instructions see Section 5 4 Connecting the NetGuardian via Craft Port and Section 5 5 Connecting to the Craft Port via LAN 2 Click Load Firmware in the mode selection dialog box See Section 5 2 Starting T NG216 3 The Firmware Load window will open See Figure 9 1 above Click the Browse button An Open TSK File dialog box will open Select the Task tsk file with the new firmware 4 Click Start T NG216 will upload the new firmware to the NetGuardian
41. each through Channel is turned off When the Reach through Channel is turned on your options are Reach through Port TCP IP or UDP IP port remote users will use to communicate with connected devices Reach through Type Choose between UDP IP and TCP IP Baud Rate Choose from 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 baud RTS Lead Time carrier is turned on before data is sent in milliseconds Available range is 0 255 milliseconds RTS Tail Time carrier stays on after data is sent in milliseconds Available range is 0 255 milliseconds Note For RS 232 connections both RTS Lead and RTS Tail should be kept at their factory default setting which is zero 0 36 6 5 3 Alarm Channel SNMP Alarm Reporting Options Alarm Channel Protocal SHMF Communities SNMP Get public Cet public Primary Trap Destination Trap Address 126 100 230 138 Trap Fort 162 Secondary Trap Destination Trap Fort 162 Fig 6 5 3 1 Alarm Channel SNMP alarm reporting options The Alarm Channel options configure how the NetGuardian 216 reports alarms to SNMP managers Your choices are Protocol SNMP Communities Get Set Trap Primary Trap Destination Trap Address Trap Port Secondary Trap Destination Trap Address Trap Port Choose between OFF and SNMP Choosing OFF from this menu turns off SNMP alarm reporting Community string for SNMP Get requests Community string for SNMP Set requests Community st
42. emote LAN upload e Monitor alarm points and operate control relays for turnup and testing e Monitor live real time voltage or current values from the NetGuardian 216 s analog alarm inputs e Analyze network traffic between the NetGuardian 216 and its alarm master e Load firmware updates To install T NG216 on your PC run the installer program included on the NetGuardian 216 Resource CD 5 1 T NG216 PC Requirements To run T NG216 DPS Telecom recommends a Windows based PC with the following specifications Operating System Windows 9x NT ME 2000 or XP Processor 333 MHz or better Color Setting 16 bit Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Note T NG216 may not work properly on slower machines if the display is set for 256 colors 19 5 2 Starting T NG216 You MUST Read This Section What would you like to do Turn up and Test Monitor alarms and analogs and operate relays on the writ Editor Configure options for the unit 2 Analyze View communication traffic on the Unit s communication channels ae Load Firmware Load new firmware to the unit Close Close TYNG216 master menu jae Fig 5 2 1 Select a mode but first check your communication settings To start T NG216 choose its program shortcut from the Windows Start menu When T NG216 starts it will first display the mode selection dialog shown in Figure 5 2 1 Your choices are Turn up and Test Monitor alarms control relays and set d
43. ending SNMP Traps on control relay activation 37 system alarms alarm descriptions 38 corrective actions 38 system map 52 T Mon NOC 1 33 34 T NG216 1 18 What would you like to do 19 Alarm Log 42 Analyze Mode 45 changing communication settings 19 21 23 25 26 changing communications settings 20 changing modes 20 connecting over craft port 21 23 25 26 connecting over LAN 23 25 26 Editor Mode 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Editor Mode Alarms tab 37 Editor Mode Analog Alarms tab 39 40 T NG216 1 18 Editor Mode Channel tab 33 34 35 36 Editor Mode Device tab 31 32 Editor Mode Relays tab 37 Editor Mode System Alarms tab 38 Exit button vs Exit menu command 20 Fimrware Load Mode 46 menu commands 20 mode selection dialog box 19 monitoring with T NG216 42 43 operating and testing control relays with T NG216 43 overview 18 Protocol Window 20 reboot command 20 setting date and time 44 starting 19 toolbars 20 29 troubleshooting tools 45 Turn up and Test Mode 41 42 43 44 Turn up and Test Mode Alarm tab 42 Turn up and Test Mode Analog tab 43 Turn up and Test Mode Date Time tab 44 Turn up and Test Mode Relays tab 43 T NG216 PC requirements 18 T202 modem connection configuring alarm reporting over T202 34 T202 port pinout 15 technical support phone number 56 web page 56 troubleshooting 45 troubleshooting firmwa
44. ernet port 6 firmware load LED display during firmware load 49 Legacy Mode 48 troubleshooting firmware load 47 firmware updates 46 fuse 2 installation alarm connections 9 LAN connection 6 mounting 5 power connection 6 tools needed 5 interfaces 4 internal clock 44 IP address assigning IP address over craft port 25 assigning IP address over LAN connection 26 LAN 1 6 assigining IP address over craft port 25 assigining IP address over LAN connection 26 configuring T NG216 over LAN connection 23 25 26 verifying LAN connection 49 LEDs Alarm 49 Craft 49 Error 49 FA 49 LAN 49 LNK 49 PWR 49 Traffic 49 modem 4 NetGuardian 216 1 alarm map 52 internal real time clock 44 specifications 4 supported protocols 4 updating firmware 46 NVRAM 1 Ohm s Law 40 opening configuration files on PC disk 29 30 operating humdity range 4 operating termperature range 4 parts numbers 2 ordering 2 password 31 32 power input 4 6 verifying power connection 49 rack ears 2 5 reach through serial port 1 15 reading configuration to NetGuardian 216 NVRAM 29 saving configuration files on PC disk 29 30 shipping list 2 SNMP 33 monitoring NetGuardian 216 with an SNMP manager 55 SNMP managers 1 Trap header packets 55 Trap OIDs 53 SNMP Traps enabling SNMP Trap reporting 36 selectively sending and not sending Traps 37 38 sending SNMP Traps for system alarms 38 s
45. have all of the information when you call our Technical Support representatives can assist you in gathering it Please write the information down for easy access 3 Have access to troubled equipment Please be at or near your equipment when you call DPS Telecom Technical Support This will help us solve your problem more efficiently 4 Call during Customer Support hours Customer support hours are Monday through Friday from 7 A M to 6 P M Pacific time The DPS Telecom Technical Support phone number is 559 454 1600 Emergency Assistance Emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week For emergency assistance after hours allow the phone to ring until it is answered with a automated paging message Follow the automated menu to leave your message or page a technician An on call technical support representative will return your call as soon as possible Index 4 pin analog connector 13 50 pin connector 9 10 66 block connector 12 alarm descriptions discrete alarm inputs 37 system alarms 38 alarm map 52 alarm reporting alarm reporting to SNMP managers 33 36 alarm reporting to T Mon NOC 33 34 analog alarm inputs 39 40 analog threshold alarms 39 40 alarm speaker adjusting volume 51 enabling 32 silencing 51 analog alarm inputs alarm map 52 Analog Channel Scaling Reference tool 39 40 analog threshold alarms 39 40 connections 9 13 current range 4 13 39 40 displaying native units 3
46. he mode you want to use See Section 5 2 Starting T NG216 x NG216 SNMP not found Verify that i This computer is connected to device s craft port or online 2 Device is powered up Fig 5 4 2 Communications error message If T NG216 can t connect to the NetGuardian 216 the program will display the error message shown in Figure 5 4 2 above Make sure that the NetGuardian 216 unit is powered and double check the cable connection Fig 5 4 3 Use the COM Port command on the Settings menu to switch to a different COM port If you want to connect to the NetGuardian 216 over a LAN connection or a different COM port click the COM Port command on the Settings menu See Figure 5 4 3 This opens the Communication Mode dialog box See Figure 5 4 4 eal Communication Mode Mi Communication Craft Pot TCF SIP COM Port Number i Fig 5 4 3 Enter a different COM port number here Click Craft Port and enter a new number in the COM Port Number box Note T NG216 saves communication settings between sessions so when you next start T NG216 the program will be configured to use the last communication settings used JN important You CANNOT change T NG216 s communication settings while in Turn up and Test Editor Analyze or 23 Load Firmware Mode Before changing communication settings click EXIT on the T NG216 Toolbar When T NG216 is in Turn up and Test Editor Analyze or Load Firmware
47. ier plug Note that the plug can be inserted into its socket only one way this ensures that the connector plug can only be reinserted with the alarm inputs aligned correctly Analogs 1A 2A 1B 2B ANA 1 ANA 2 ANA 1 ANA 2 Fig 4 8 1 2 4 pin analog connector pinout The pinout for the 4 pin analog connector is shown in Figure 4 8 1 2 above 14 4 9 2 Switching Analog Alarms to Current Operation dG imm Mh I ajajaja li BL 2 ee A Fee al Analog 2 Fig 4 8 2 1 Adjustable jumpers on the NetGuardian 216 circuit board By default the analog inputs are configured to measure voltage You can switch the analog inputs to measure current by resetting jumpers on the NetGuardian 216 s circuit board To rest the analog alarm voltage current jumpers follow these steps 1 Make sure the NetGuardian 216 is depowered and disconnected from all network connections Remove the screws from the sides of the NetGuardian 216 case 2 3 Slide the top cover of the case off to expose the circuit board 4 The adjustable jumpers are shown in Figure 4 8 2 1 Both alarm inputs can be individually configured for current or voltage operation CAUTION The Jumper labeled Analog 3 controls the voltage current settings for Analog Input 1 and the Jumper labeled Analog 4 controls Analog Input 2 Jumper installed for current Current 4 to 20 mA 250 Ohm Current Source Shunt Tran
48. ill be written to the last IP address entered overwriting your last configuration work I leg T NG216 NG216 SNMP Edite Action Settings Help Turn Up amp Test Ctrl T e Editor Cirl4e HE Analyze Colt a rH Firmware Load Ctrl F Reboot Crl h eH Protocol Window Crl w Advanced Fig 5 3 3 Action menu You can also change modes by selecting a mode from the Action menu See Figure 5 3 3 above The Action menu also has a command for opening the Protocol Window This is an internal DPS Telecom command that you won t need to use unless advised to by DPS Telecom Tech Support personnel JN important The Action menu Exit command and the toolbar Exit button are two separate commands The Action menu Exit command quits the T NG216 program The toolbar Exit button just exits the currently active mode If you just want to change your communication settings click the Exit button 5 4 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via Craft Port IFD DPS Talocom Seppo 1 589 44e 100 em br HT Fig 5 4 1 Craft port The simplest way to connect to the NetGuardian 216 is over a physical cable connection between your PC s Communications Port 1 COM1 and the NG216 s front panel craft port Use the included DB9 download cable to connect your PC s COM port to the NetGuardian 216 craft port For the pinout of the craft port see Section 4 10 Craft Port 22 To connect over the craft port just start T NG216 and choose t
49. mall Standard No 2 Screwdriver a PC with T NG216 installed 4 2 Mounting Fig 4 2 1 The NetGuardian 216 can be flush or rear mounted The compact NetGuardian 216 occupies only half the width of a standard rack unit Only one rack ear is supplied with the NetGuardian 216 and the rack ear can be mounted on the left or right side of the unit The NetGuardian 216 mounts in a 19 or 23 rack and can be mounted on the right or left in the flush mount or rear mount locations as shown in Figure 4 2 1 The rack ears can be rotated 90 for wall mounting or 180 for other mounting options not shown Use the included wall mount bracket to mount the NetGuardian 216 vertically on the wall 4 3 Power Connection The MEGWAM J95 PR Mc a iv LPG DPS Telecom am ian ene Discretes Anafogs Controls 10 BasaT Analg Primary Fig 4 3 1 Power connector The NetGuardian 216 s power connector is a screw terminal barrier plug located on the left side of the back panel See Figure 4 3 1 Before you connect a power supply to the NetGuardian 216 test the voltage of your power supply Connect the black common lead of a voltmeter to the ground terminal of the battery and connect the red lead of the voltmeter to the battery s 48 VDC terminal The voltmeter should read between 43 and 53 VDC If the reading is outside this range test the power supply To connect the NetGuardian to a power supply follow these steps
50. n see Section 6 5 3 Alarm Channel SNMP Alarm Reporting Options Enabled Displays Yes or No to indicate if the analog input is enabled To enable the analog input type a description in the Description box To disable the analog input delete the description 6 9 1 Analog Channel Scaling Reference Tool led Analog Channel Scaling Reference Reference o Reference 2 Actual Display Units Actual Display Units 10 poa oF 50 voc 1670 H Hote The range of actual VOC ts 89 9999 to 69 9999 Ok Fig 6 9 1 1 Analog Scaling Reference Tool Cancel The NetGuardian 216 s analog inputs natively measure voltage on a range of 90 to 90 VDC To display other units correctly the NetGuardian 216 must be provisioned with a scaling reference to map display unit values to voltage The Analog Channel Scaling Reference tool Figure 6 9 1 1 configures the reference scale for the selected analog input To open the Analog Channel Scaling Reference tool enter a unit abbreviation in the Units box of the Analog Alarms tab or click the Change button on the Analog Alarms tab To define a reference scale enter a display unit and a corresponding voltage for the minimum and maximum range of the analog sensor For example the scaling reference shown in Figure 6 9 1 1 above shows the configuration for an analog alarm input that is connected to a temperature sensor The lowest temperature the sen
51. n to unit memory See important warnings at the end of this section Before you can make a remote LAN connection to the NetGuardian 216 you need to assign the NetGuardian 216 an IP address on your network If you re not sure what IP address to assign check with your network administrator In order to assign the NetGuardian 216 an IP address you have to establish a temporary connection to the unit There are two ways to make a temporary connection to the NetGuardian 216 The Easy Way If you have physical access to the NetGuardian 216 the easiest thing to do is connect to the unit through the craft port and then assign it an IP address After you ve done that you can complete the rest of the unit configuration over a remote LAN connection if you want For instructions see Section 5 5 1 Assigning an IP Address via Craft Port The Slightly More Complicated Way If you DON T have physical access to the NetGuardian you can connect to the NetGuardian 216 over a temporary LAN connection You can create a temporary connection by temporarily changing the IP address and subnet mask of your PC to match the factory default settings of the NetGuardian 216 For instructions see Section 5 5 2 Assigning an IP Address via Temporary LAN Connection 24 Once you have assigned an IP address to the NetGuardian 216 follow these steps to make a remote LAN connection to the unit leg T NG216 Acton Settings Help Fig 5 5 1 Use the COM
52. ng the Start button This will pull the unit s T202 device into tuning mode When it has successfully entered tune mode the button will change to Stop and all the other buttons will be enabled If an error occurs make sure that you have a T202 port on your unit and that there is a connection to the unit 3 Once it has connected you may change the tone being transmitted by the modem by selecting either 1200 Hz Mark or 2200 Hz Space This frequency should be audible on the VF test set 4 Use the Level Adjust controls to change the modem transmit levels The value should be monitored on the VF test set and should be set to the DPS factory dB standard 13 dB 45 Ga T NG216 NG216 SNMP Turn up amp Test Mode Acton Settings Heb allal a ax oe NG216 Turn Up amp Test Mode Connection Settings COM1 4800 8 N 1 E Device Info DCP SNMP Ver 2 0E Alam Anaiog Relays Date Time Ture 202 Modem 1 Make ane thal you have aVF tect sel connected to the 202 port fo morvtor the modems hanan t levels 2 Begin by pushing the Start button This wil pul the unit s TAN device hio tuning mode when thas Spats a AE successiuly entered tune mode the button wil change Mark 1200 Hz 10 to Stop and al the other buttons wil be enabled If an P a emol occurs make sure thal you have a 7202 port on space 7700 Hz your unit and that there if a connection ta the unit ected vou may change the tone a
53. nverts the RTS signal which may be necessary in other types of serial communications besides T202 Choose from 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 baud For T202 modem connections the Baud Rate must be either 1200 or 2400 baud Time carrier is turned on before data is sent in milliseconds Available range is 0 255 msec Time carrier stays on after data is sent in milliseconds Available range is 0 255 msec For RS 232 connections both RTS Lead and RTS Tail should be kept at their factory default setting which is zero 0 For T202 modem connections both RTS Lead and RTS Tail must be set above zero If you select T202 in the Port Type menu RTS Lead will default to 30 msec and RTS Tail will default to 10 msec as shown in Figure 6 5 1 2 1 35 6 5 2 Reach through Channel Reach through Channel Reach through Channel Reach through Port 0 Reach through Fort 3000 Reach through Type TCP IP Reach through Type TCP IP sd Baud Aate 4600 Word Format aM RTS Lead ce ATS Tail 0 Fig 6 5 2 1 Reach through channel turned off left and on right The Reach through Channel options configure how the back panel serial port is used Note Reach through Channel options are not available if the DCP Channel T Mon NOC alarm reporting channel is set for serial connection To turn on the Reach through Channel type the TCP IP port number you want to use in the Reach through Port box See Figure 6 2 5 1 above If you type zero in the box the R
54. onfiguration Note This will clear all T NG216 configuration settings you will be prompted to save the current configuration Open Load an existing saved configuration file from disk Save Save current configuration Save As Save current configuration as a new file Delete Delete a saved configuration file 30 6 3 Reading and Writing Configuration Files to NetGuardian 216 NVRAM The Editor Mode toolbar also provides tools for reading and writing configurations to the NetGuardian 216 s NVRAM memory The Write to unit and Read from unit buttons are located in the center of the toolbar see Figure 6 1 1 DOD It s a good idea to always load the existing configuration from unit NVRAM before defining configuration options This is an important double check to make sure you know what unit you re working with and what settings you re changing Changes to the NetGuardian configuration DO NOT take effect until you click the Write to unit button and reboot the unit The Write to unit command writes all current T NG16 configuration settings to the NetGuardian 216 s NVRAM erasing all previous settings After writing the configuration to NG216 NVRAM T NG216 will automatically reboot the NG216 unit 31 6 4 Device Tab General NG216 Options Device Channel Alarms Relays System Alarms Analog Alarms Device Name Fresno Repeater Hut Alarm Qual Time 500 meec 100 9000 Device Location Fresno 559 555 1212 alarm
55. re updates 47 updating firmware 46 wire wrap back panel 11 writing configuration to NetGuardian 216 NVRAM 29 Warranty DPS Telecom warrants to the original purchaser only that its products a substantially conform to DPS published specifications and b are substantially free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty expires two years from the date of product delivery with respect to hardware and ninety days from the date of product delivery with respect to software If the purchaser discovers within these periods a failure of the product to substantially conform to the specifications or that the product is not substantially free from defects in material and workmanship the purchaser must promply notify DPS Within reasonable time after notification DPS will endeavor to correct any substantial non conformance with the specifications or substantial defects in material and workmanship with new or used replacement parts All warranty service will be performed at the company s office in Fresno California at no charge to the purchaser other than the cost of shipping to and from DPS which shall be the responsiblity of the purchaser If DPS is unable to repair the product to conform to the warranty DPS will provide at its option one of the following a replacement product or a refund of the purchase price for the non conforming product These remedies are the purchaser s only remedies for breach of warranty Prior to initial use the p
56. ring for SNMP Traps Note Make sure that your community strings match those used by the SNMP manager Community strings are security passwords if the strings do not match the SNMP manager will not accept Traps from the NetGuardian 216 Community strings are case sensitive IP address of the primary SNMP manager UDP IP port the primary SNMP manager uses to receive Traps In most cases you should keep the default setting which is 162 IP address of the secondary SNMP manager If the is no secondary SNMP manager keep the default setting 255 255 255 255 UDP IP port the primary SNMP manager uses to receive Traps In most cases you should keep the default setting which is 162 37 6 6 Alarms Tab Alarm Descriptions Polarity and Trap Options Device Channel larme Relays System Alarms Analog Alarms Description Polarity Trap AL Power Fail Normal Fires Y Backup Generator On Reversed y Yes Batter Fail Normal Yes T Service Channel Fail Normal Yes Tower Light Fail Normal FT Yes YT T Yes i Hormal Fig 6 6 1 The Alarms tab configures discrete alarm inputs The Alarms tab Figure 6 6 1 provides options for configuring the NetGuardian s 16 discrete alarm inputs Your choices for each alarm point are Description Type a description of the alarm s function Polarity Choose between Normal normally open operation and Reversed normally closed operation
57. roduct Warranty Card and mail the card to DPS This card provides information that helps DPS make product improvements and develop new products For an additional fee DPS may at its option make available by written agreement only an extended warranty providing an additional period of time for the applicability of the standard warranty Technical Support If a purchaser believes that a product is not operating in substantial conformance with DPS published specifications or there appear to be defects in material and workmanship the purchaser should contact our technical support representatives If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone and the product and problem are covered by the warranty the technical support representative will authorize the return of the product for service and provide shipping information If the product is out of warranty repair charges will be quoted All non warranty repairs receive a 90 day warranty Free Tech Support is Only a Click Away Need help with your alarm monitoring DPS Information Services are ready to serve you in your email or over the Web www Dpslelecom com X Free Tech Support in Your Email The Protocol Alarm Monitoring Ezine The Protocol Alarm Monitoring Ezine is your free email tech support alert delivered directly to your in box every two weeks Every issue has news you can use right away e Expert tips on using your alarm monitoring equipment advanced techniques that
58. rt Options 6 4 2 NG216 Options Password and Alarm Speaker Channel Tab Alarm Reporting Options 6 5 1 DCP Channel T Mon NOC Alarm Reporting Options o O O0 O a aO A N O WO OU OO OO WwW NY NY NYDN YN NY YN YN amp a BF a 2 2 2 2 2 Oo O N N O O O O O0 awo O O O O N oo FP WwW WwW PS O CO 6 5 1 1 Reporting to T Mon NOC via LAN 6 5 1 2 Reporting to T Mon NOC via Serial or T202 Modem Connection 6 5 2 Reach through Channel 6 5 3 Alarm Channel SNMP Alarm Reporting Options 6 6 Alarms Tab Alarm Descriptions Polarity and Trap Options 6 7 Relays Tab Control Relay Options 6 8 System Alarms Tab 6 9 Analog Alarms Tab 6 9 1 Analog Channel Scaling Reference Tool 7 Turn up and Test Mode 7 1 Alarm Tab Monitor and Log Alarms 7 2 Analog Tab Display Live Analog Values 7 3 Relays Tab Test Control Relay Action 7 4 Date Time Tab Set and Synchronize Clock 7 5 Tuning Tab 202 Modem Tuning Analyze Mode Firmware Load 9 1 Troubleshooting Firmware Load 9 2 Firmware Load Legacy Mode 9 3 LED Display During Firmware Load 10 Front and Back Panel LEDs 11 Alarm Speaker 12 Reference Section 12 1 NetGuardian 216 Alarm Map 12 2 NetGuardian 216 Trap OIDs 12 3 SNMP Granular Trap Packets 13 Technical Support 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 43 44 44 45 46 47 48 49 49 51 52 52 53 55 56 1 NetGuardian 216 Overview i wT T JOPO DPS Telecom NetGuardian 216 oee VAN www dpstele com ES J P Mes SZ
59. s see Section 6 6 Alarms Tab Alarm Description Polarity and Trap Options 4 6 50 Pin Alarm and Control Relay Connector hE AAA Jii ti ie Discretes Anahogs i Controls See a jee DPS Telecom im jun cane 10 Basal Analogs Th 2A wees wai 18 26 oy io Fig 4 6 1 Main 50 pin alarm and control relay connector The primary connector for discrete alarms analog alarms and control relays is the 50 pin connector on the NetGuardian 216 s back panel See Figure 4 6 1 above Note You can optionally connect analog inputs through the 4 pin barrier plug connector instead of the 50 pin connector For more information see Section 4 8 1 Optional 4 Pin Analog Alarm Connector 4 6 1 50 Pin Connector Pinout Table Discretes 1 16 Control Relays 1 2 Analogs 1 2 no oo A NO Normally Open NC Normally Closed CO Common Control relay is closed if fuse blows 37 r Table 4 6 1 A 50 pin connector pinout 10 4 6 2 50 Pin Connector Pinout Diagram Kel GND 1 26 GND 2 27 GND 3 28 GND 4 29 GND 5 30 GND 6 31 GND T 32 GND 8 33 GND 9 34 GND 10 35 GND 11 36 GND 12 37 GND 13 38 GND 14 39 GND 15 40 GND 16 41 CTRL 1 NO 17 42 CTRL 2 CO 18 43 CTRL 2 NO 19 44 FA NO 20 45 Unused 21 46 Unused 22 47 ANA 1 23 48 ANA 2 24 49 GND 25 50 Keg CTRL 1 CO CTRL 2 NC FA CO Unused Unused ANA 1 ANA 2 GND ALM Alarm ANA Analog CTRL Control Relay GND Gro
60. s successful there will be a brief pause as T NG216 downloads the configuration file Ethernet Port nit Address 255 255 255 255 Subnet Mask Gateway NG216 Options F Password psn Se Sa See Sel en SS Confirm Fig 5 5 2 5 Enter the NetGuardian 216 s permanent IP address here 13 Click the Device tab In the Ethernet Port area enter the NetGuardian 216 unit s assigned IP address subnet mask and gateway See Figure 5 5 2 3 above 14 You need to enter a confirmation password to write the new configuration to NVRAM Type the password in the Confirm box in the NG216 Options area See Figure 5 5 2 3 For new units you can use the default password dpstelecom led T NG216 NG216 SNMP Editor Acton Settings Help all S Dj e a ea a NG216 SNMP Editor Mode ee n a al td ae Al yt a a Fig 5 5 2 6 Write to Unit Button 15 Click the Write to Unit button see Figure 5 5 2 4 above to write the new configuration to the NetGuardian 216 s NVRAM 16 Change your PC s IP address and subnet mask back to their original settings You can now connect to the NetGuardian 216 over LAN using the IP address you assigned For instructions on connecting over LAN see Section 5 5 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via LAN 29 6 Configuration 6 1 T NG216 Editor Mode Write Open Saved Configuration Configuration File to NG216 File Save As NVRAM e A Ba i E S E
61. sducer Jumper removed for voltage Voltage Analog Unjumpered Open Position Jumpered Closed Position Voltage Source Channel Voltage Operation default Current Operation Transducer Input Fig 4 8 2 2 Jumper settings for analog alarms inputs 15 5 By default both jumpers are in the unjumpered open position which corresponds to voltage operation as shown in Figure 4 8 2 2 To reset an analog alarm input to current operation reset its jumper in the closed position Note Each jumper inserts a 250 ohm shunt resistor across the input This must be taken into account when defining the analog input reference scale For more information see Section 6 9 1 Analog Channel Scaling Reference Tool 6 Slide the top cover of the case back into position and replace the screws 7 Reconnect and power up the NetGuardian 216 4 10 Back Panel Serial Port TEU AAD AM JIE De OR ANS Te Discretes Anaiogs Conbrals aid ie ate Fig 4 9 1 Serial port The NetGuardian 216 s DB9 RS 232 reach through serial port is located on the back panel where it is labeled Primary as shown in Figure 4 9 1 The serial port can be used for three different functions e Reach through proxy connection for LAN based Telnet access to switches radios PBXs and other equipment e Alarm reporting to the T Mon NOC Remote Alarm Monitoring System over an RS 232 serial line e Alarm reporting to T Mon NOC over a T202 modem connection Note
62. sor can measure is 4 F at which point the sensor outputs 1 0 VDC The highest temperature the sensor can measure is 167 F at which point the sensor outputs 5 0 VDC Given these minimum and maximum values the NetGuardian 216 can calculate the corresponding display unit for any analog value it detects To find out the minimum and maximum range of your analog sensors check the manufacturers documentation 41 Analog Channel Scaling for Current Inputs You can switch the NetGuardian 216 s analog inputs to measure current by resetting jumpers on the NetGuardian 216 s circuit board For instructions see Section 4 8 Switching Analog Alarms to Current Operation Switching to current operation involves inserting a 250 ohm shunt resistor across the analog alarm input You need to take this into account when defining the analog reference scale Use Ohm s Law V IR to calculate the voltage drop across the 250 ohm shunt resistor For example let s say you have a sensor whose minimum maximum output range is 5 mA I5mA The sensor s minimum voltage reference would be 1 25 VDC 0 005 amps x 250 ohms The sensor s maximum voltage reference would be 3 75 VDC 0 015 amps x 250 ohms Enter these voltage values into the Analog Channel Scaling Reference tool to calculate the reference scale 7 Turn up and Test Mode leg T NG216 NG216 SNMP Turn up amp Test Mode Action EE Help NG216 Turn Up amp Test Mode Eje Device Info
63. st communications settings used JN important You CANNOT change T NG216 s communication settings while in Turn up and Test Editor Analyze or 25 Load Firmware Mode Before changing communication settings click EXIT on the T NG216 Toolbar When T NG216 is in Turn up and Test Editor Analyze or Load Firmware Mode the program s communication settings are LOCKED and cannot be changed While T NG216 is any of these modes the program will read from and write to the NetGuardian 216 unit that was connected over the last communications channel used When connecting to NetGuardian 216 units through a LAN connection you MUST select the unit s IP address BEFORE you make any configuration changes ALWAYS check the IP address BEFORE connecting to a NG216 unit via LAN Once you enter Editor Mode and start entering configuration data you CANNOT change the IP address if you click the Write to unit button the new configuration will be written to the last IP address entered overwriting your last configuration work To close a mode and change communication settings always click EXIT on the TOOLBAR If you choose the Exit command from the Action menu T NG216 will quit For more information see Section 5 3 Changing Modes in T NG216 5 5 1 Assigning an IP Address via Craft Port Follow these steps to configure the NetGuardian over a craft port connection 1 Connect your PC to the NetGuardian 216 s craft port and start T NG216 For instr
64. surements The Analog tab Figure 7 2 1 displays a live reading of the values currently measured by the analog alarm inputs The display refreshes several times a second so for practical purposes it s a continuously updated live reading When you click the Analog tab a dialog box will ask if you want to download analog channel descriptions If you click Yes the Analog tab will display the alarm description and display units for each analog input If the analog input crosses an alarm threshold a red box will appear in the appropriate cell in the Analog tab display 7 3 Relays Tab Test Control Relay Action Alarm dralog Relays Date Time Helay H Current State Commands F 1 Release Mom 7 Porase Mom H M 2 Latch Mom Use the command buttons to control the state of the relays Selecting Latch for example will change the relay state from release to latch The Mom or Momentary command tells the unit to latch the relay for BOO msec The release will be automatic Fig 7 3 1 The Relays tab tests control relay action The Relays tab Figure 7 3 1 provides tools for testing control relay action To test a control relay click the Latch or Mom button The Latch button will latch the relay until you click Release 44 The Mom button will momentarily latch the relay for 600 milliseconds then release it 7 4 Date Time Tab Set and Synchronize Clock Alarm Analog Relays Date Time Current Date Time on
65. ted lines The unit mounts in any 19 or 23 rack and occupies only 1 RU The unit has simple rear panel connectors for alarm inputs The NG216 ships with T NG216 a free Windows based configuration utility You can configure and provision the unit on site through the craft port or remotely over LAN so you don t have to physically drive to the site just to change a setting The NetGuardian 216 stores its configuration information in nonvolatile RAM where it is retained even if the unit loses power 2 Shipping List Please make sure all of the following items are included with your NetGuardian 216 If parts are missing or if you ever need to order new parts please refer to the part numbers listed and call DPS Telecom at 1 800 622 3314 W at Cait oo _ x i J DPS lec a DECEIT Waly ae hal esis ee tte A ARK neapstele com T a i RS es FANN AAA a NetGuardian 216 D PK NG216 etGuardian 216 User Manual PDF Manual MIBs and T NG216 Software 6 ft DB9M DB9F Download Cable D PR 045 10A 04 19 Rack Ear g x 4 Four 3 8 Ear Screws Lo NatGuardian 218 F Resource Ose 4 Fs rs k f Erag Zeita facuvenision i en F w i Jak LIF Fian i r iiime S x l Eg j Ne z Ke Je OFS fieco Pd NetGuardian 216 Resource CD 14 ft Ethernet Cable D PR 923 10A 14 Wall Mount Bracket X 2 Two Standard Rack Screws Two Metric Rack S
66. the channel you want to see Use the Start and Stop buttons to resume or pause communication monitoring Analyze Mode can display communications in ASCII or hexadecimal format to select hexadecimal check the Hex box 46 9 Firmware Load leg Firmware Load Compatible with v2 0X or above Task File C NetGuardian 2164208 tsk 3 Browse Packet Size bytes 126 i Packet Timeout sec 3 CheckSum ees Elapsed Time Type NG2l6 Baud Rate 4500 Completion ines gt Start Abort Start FLOAD E Exit Fig 9 1 Firmware Load window The NetGuardian 216 ships with the latest firmware already loaded But DPS Telecom periodically releases free firmware updates to add new improvements to its products You can get the best of new features without having to replace your hardware You re entitled to free firmware updates for the lifetime of your NetGuardian 216 unit Check the DPS Telecom website for the latest firmware upgrades at www dpstelecom com mydps The functionality of the Firmware Load mode has been greatly enhanced in NetGuardian 216 Firmware Version 2 0 Among the improvements e You can now upload firmware upgrades over LAN e Firmware updates are now fully loaded into temporary memory on the NetGuardian 216 before they are installed in the unit s ROM This provides greater stability and prevents lockups during firmware load e The firmwar
67. uctions see Section 5 4 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via Craft Port 2 Click Editor in the mode selection dialog box See Section 5 2 Starting T NG216 lea T NG216 NG216 SNMP Editor Acton Settings Help aeaea efel WG216 SNMP Editor Mode T Fig 5 5 1 1 Read from Unit Button 3 Click the Read from Unit button on the Editor Mode toolbar to download the current unit configuration from the NetGuardian 216 unit This is an important double check to make sure you know what unit you re working with and what settings you re changing 4 T NG216 will prompt you to enter a password If you haven t assigned the NetGuardian a password use the default password dpstelecom Passwords are case sensitive the default password is all lower case 5 There will be a brief pause as T NG216 downloads the configuration file 26 Ethernet Port Unit Address 255 255 255 255 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 255 255 255 255 NG216 Options EXEMEMEMEM Password i Confirm Fig 5 5 1 2 Enter the NetGuardian 216 s IP address here 6 Click the Device tab In the Ethernet Port area enter the NetGuardian 216 unit s assigned IP address subnet mask and gateway See Figure 5 5 1 2 above 7 You need to enter a confirmation password to write the new configuration to NVRAM Type the password in the Confirm box in the NG216 Options area
68. und FA Fuse Alarm NO Normally Open NC Normally Closed CO Common Fig 4 6 2 1 50 pin connector pinout 11 4 7 Optional Wire Wrap Back Panel Fig 4 7 1 The wire wrap back panel The optional wire wrap back panel provides wire wrap connections for the NetGuardian s alarms discrete and analog and control relays Screw the board into the holes on either side of the Discretes 1 16 Analogs 1 4 Relays 1 2 connector as shown in Figure 4 7 1 To connect discrete alarms analog alarms and control relays to the wire wrap panel connect them to the pin block on the front of the panel Caution Analog Channels 3 and 4 on the Wire Wrap Panel correspond to Analog Channels 1 and 2 on the NetGuardian 12 4 8 Optional 66 Block Connector Corresponding 50 Pin Wire color 66 Block Connector wire stripe Connection Pair Pin WHT BLU ALM 1 26 p BLU WHT GND 1 1 e 9 ae oc WHT ORG ALM 2 2 27 e p ORG WHT GND 2 2 n a OCA a pm WHT GRN ALM 3 5 28 GRN WHT GND 3 3 EES WHT BRN ALM 4 29 p BRN WHT GND 4 4 ae p WHT GRY ALM 5 30 GRY WHT GND 5 5 Ez RED BLU ALM 6 31 e BLU RED GND 6 6 m pa RED ORG ALM 7 32 ORG RED GND 7 7 a oc e p RED GRN ALM 8 5 33 a pam GRN RED GND 8 8 Es RED BRN ALM 9 7 34 aes BRN RED GND 9 9 CPC ae p RED GRY ALM 10 10 35 ane p GRY RED GND 10 10 mi BLK BLU ALM 11 a 36 aa BLU BLK GND 11 11 BLK ORG ALM 12 5 37 coo oc coo ORG BLK GND 12 12
69. urchaser shall have determined the suitability of the product for its intended use DPS does not warrant a any product components or parts not manufactured by DPS b defects caused by the purchaser s failure to provide a suitable installation environment for the product c damage caused by use of the product for purposes other than those for which it was designed d damage caused by disasters such as fire flood wind or lightning unless and to the extent that the product specification provides for resistance to a defined disaster e damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modifications f damage during shipment from the purchaser to DPS or g any abuse or misuse by the purchaser THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In no event will DPS be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages based on breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort or any other legal theory Damages that DPS will not be responsible for include but are not limited to loss of profits loss of savings or revenue loss of use of the product or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of any substitute equipment facilities or services downtime claims of third parties including customers and injury to property The purchaser shall fill out the requested information on the P
70. your NetGuardian 216 unit is running Firmware Version 1 0 or 1 1 you cannot update your firmware using the standard Firmware Load However the earlier Firmware Load functionality has been preserved in the Firmware Load Legacy Mode To load new firmware on a NetGuardian 216 running Firmware Version 1 0 or 1 1 follow these steps 1 You must have a craft port connection to the NetGuardian 216 Connect your PC to the NetGuardian 216 s craft port and start T NG216 For instructions see Section 5 4 Connecting to the NetGuardian 216 via Craft Port leg T NG216 Acton Settings Help EEE Advanced button Fig 9 2 1 Advanced button PE mas 2 Start Advanced Mode either by clicking the Advanced button on the toolbar or by choosing Advanced from the Action menu fd T NG216 Advanced Mode Action Settings Help Advanced mode contains some diagnostic features and supports for legacy firmware Advanced mode is intended for DPS technician use Fig 9 2 2 Advanced Mode with Legacy Mode button 3 Click the Legacy Mode button ig Firmware Load Legacy Mode Use for 1 0 and 1 1 series mej Task File C ANetGuardian 164206 tek SS Browse CheckSum S464 Phase U Type NG2i6 Baud Rate 4800 Completion OX i Start Abort Fa Warming This operation will write new firmware to the unt The unit i offline during this process Fig 9 2 3 Firmware Load Legacy Mode 49 4 J The

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