AVTECH Software Room Alert 11E User's Guide
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1. Security The Security tab of the Room Alert 11E Settings screen is used to configure a username and password for entry to the Room Alert 11E Settings screen Be sure that the username and password entered contains only alphanumeric characters special characters are not supported Enter the password again in the second field for verification and click the Accept Change button the Save Settings AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Additional Screens And Interfaces Room Alert coment pubie Tap Sana 1927 Tap sinaie2 0000 rap senge 3 0000 Use2 atone D Advanced The Advanced tab of th e Room Alert 11E Settings screen is used to configure the temperature scale time zone time display daylight savings time setting time server IP address and trace configuration options The temperature scale selected in the Temperature Scale drop down will be the default temperature scale to be used when entering alert thresholds and displayed on the Status screen The Time Server IP field if modified must contain the IP address of an accessible NTP time server Advanced Settings Temperate Sele Contmurston Favenot Cala tats Page Contouration Retesh al scons E0 sree 0 Tne Zine CNT 500 Easton Tine USE Carada x sy AM npn I AtustForDaaing TIe trim Tine ener BEA2. This will allow alert notifications even after a complete power loss NOTE It is recommended that the Room Alert 11E unit be plugged into a UPS or AVTECH s Mini UPS amp Power Sensor MUPS Attach the other end of the power adapter to the Power port on the Room Alert 11E unit only if the Room Alert 11E unit is already connected to the network Be sure to remove the sticker over the Power port before attaching the AVTECH 5V 1A Power Adapter to the Room Alert 11E unit 4 AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Installation IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT CONNECT POWER to the Room Alert 11E unit during the initial setup UNTIL AFTER you have connected it to your network as described above or it will cause problems automatically assigning the initial IP address Once the network and power connections have been completed verify that the LED located on the top left side of the network jack lights up indicating power and network connectivity Step 3 Discovery And Network Settings Once the Room Alert 11E unit has been properly installed according to Step 2 above open the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and click the Search button The AVTECH Device Discovery Utility will attempt to discover the Room Alert 11E unit connected to your network by sending out a UDP broadcast on UDP port 30718 NOTE If there are multiple Ethernet adapters on the computer that the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility is installed on a dialog will
3. UNIX Any OpenVMS AS 400 HP 3000 P9000 RS6000 VME IBM Others Web Browser Interface For Remote Monitoring Notify Individuals Groups Hierarchies More Create Escalations Schedules Dependencies Blackout Periods Automatic Corrective Actions Unlimited Choice Of Alert Methods Mobile Phone Pager Email SMS SNPP Console IM Skype Broadcast Audible Alert Dial Out Fax Web More All Paging amp SMS Services Supported All GSM Mobile Phones Supported Monitor Computer Room Environments cD Software That Sets Your Entire Systems FREE PAYEE Toda hether you re running an e business managing critical servers or supporting a global network IT staff need to know things are OK It s a hassle to stay by the phone call or dial in regularly and impossible to leave the office on time because you need to be sure that server amp network issues remain under control You worry about missing important events or the call if something goes wrong Well relax now you can use PageR Enterprise from AVTECH Software to monitor systems serv ers devices and events throughout the department or enterprise PageR Enterprise provides a central console with a web interface that col lects filters and displays important status and event information from every server and TCP IP device on the network Events whether normal status updates or critical warnings can be flagged to automatically and immedi ately trigge
4. AVTECH Software Inc 23 Advanced Topics Room Alert 11E Device Discovery Utility should still be able to update the firmware on it To do so click the Upgrade button in the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility without anything selected Enter the IP address of the Room Alert 11E unit to be upgraded and click the Ok button Navigate to the location where the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file was saved select it and then click the Upload button A dialog will then load asking for confirmation of the firmware upload Click Ok to upload the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file to the selected Room Alert 11E unit s Performing A Firmware Recovery If the Room Alert 11E unit is not accessible on the network the Link LED left LED on the network adapter is unlit and the Activity LED right LED on the network adapter is blinking orange the Room Alert 11E unit is currently requesting a firmware recovery The AVTECH Device Discovery Utility is capable of performing a firmware recovery in the event that this occurs To begin the firmware recovery process please complete the following steps 1 Install the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility on a computer with a single Ethernet adapter 2 Download the most current version of the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file from the Downloads section of the AVTECH com website 3 Connect the Room Alert 11E unit to this computer using a cross over Ethernet cable and power on the Room A
5. button A dialog will then load asking for confirmation of the firmware upload Click Ok to upload the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file to the Room Alert 11E unit Reset Factory Default Settings There are two primary methods for returning Room Alert 11E to the factory default settings This can be useful if the unit is assigned invalid network settings and is no longer accessible or if the unit will be moved to a new location and will be reconfigured If the unit is accessible on the network and the Settings screen can be accessed clicking the Reset Defaults button on the left menu of the Settings screen will restore the factory default settings to the device If the unit is not accessible on the network the reset button on the back of the unit can be used to reset the factory default settings With the unit connected to the network and powered on press and hold the reset button approximately 5 10 seconds until the left LED over the network jack turns off then on again Once the settings have been reset to defaults the unit will automatically reboot and attempt to obtain a new DHCP IP address Unit Accessible Although Not Discoverable In the event that the network blocks UDP broadcast packets on port 30718 the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility will not be able to locate the Room Alert 11E unit even though it is accessible via a web browser As long as the Room Alert 11E unit can be accessed via a web browser the AVTECH
6. Digital Temperature Sensor Digital Temperature Humidity Senso Digital Power Sensor Flood Sensor Sound Light amp Entry Senso Motion Sensor Power Sensor AVTECH Software Inc i Room Alert 11E Table of Contents Smoke Sensor Air Flow Sensor Room Entry Sensor Panic Button Dry Contacts Additional Screens And Interfaces Network Security Advanced Using Trace Output 20 Help About Web Interface Advanced Topic Upgrading Firmware Reset Factory Default Settings Unit Accessible Although Not Discoverabl Performing A Firmware Recovery Included With All Room Alert amp TemPageR Models PageR Enterprise PageR Enterprise Notwork Wide Monitoring Made Easy Network Wide Server Device amp Event Monitoring Alerting amp Automatic Corrective Action ii AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Introduction Introduction What Room Alert 11E Is The Room Alert 11E ID Box is one of AVTECH Software s AVTECH hardware solutions for Advanced Computer Room Environment Monitoring Alerting amp Automatic Corrective Action It is designed specifically to monitor 1 3 digital temperature or digital temperature humidity sensors and 8 switch sensors in distributed locations spanning several hundred feet The Room Alert 11E additionally allows unlimited alert notifications via email to devices like computers mobile p
7. Room Alert 11E setup is completed Room Alert 11E ID Box The graphics below identify the primary components of the Room Alert 11E ID box that are visible on the front and rear panels Front View Room Alert 11E ID Box Room Alert svar Power Network A Main Power Port Connect the AVTECH 5V 1A Power Adapter to this port to power the Room Alert 11E unit Do not use any other power adapter or it could damage the unit B Network Port Attach the Room Alert 11E unit to the network by plugging the Ethernet cable into this port and then connecting the other end to the network The left LED above the Network port indicates Link status and should light up and remain a solid green or orange color The right LED above the Network port indicates Activity status and should blink with network activity on the port The color of this LED can be green or orange as well When the device AVTECH Software Inc 3 Installation Room Alert 11E reboots the Link LED will turn on and off several times If the Link LED remains unlit and the Activity LED is blinking orange please refer to the Performing Firmware Recovery section of the Advanced Topics chapter This is an RJ 45 port C External Environment Sensor Digital Sensor AVTECH s Digital Temperature and Digital Temperature Humidity Sensors can be connected to these sensor channels This is an RJ 11 port Back View Room Alert 11E ID Box D D S
8. Settings option 6 AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Installation Ae The Restore Settings feature is used to restore a saved configuration created Synchronize Time using the Save Settings feature to one or multiple Room Alert 11E units When Save Settings selected the user will need to select from a previously saved bak file located in the log folder of the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility directory in order to restore or update the settings on the Room Alert 11E unit s Static Only Networks If the network that the Room Alert 11E unit will be connected to does not have automatic DHCP IP address assignment the Room Alert 11E unit will default to a 169 xxx xxx xxx IP address The AVTECH Device Discovery may or may not be able to discover your unit when it has obtained a 169 xxx xxx xxx IP address depending on various network conditions Follow the steps below to assign an IP address to the Room Alert 11E unit that will be appropriate for your network 1 Restart the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and click the Set IP button 2 Click Ok on the first dialog that displays and enter the Room Alert 11E MAC address when prompted The MAC address is listed on the label located on the bottom of the Room Alert 11E 3 Enter a valid static IP address for the current location of the Room Alert 11E unit when prompted NOTE If the Room Alert 11E unit is later relocated outside of t
9. as a status icon indicating the current alert AVTECH Software Inc 21 Additional Screens And Interfaces Room Alert 11E status and various other data The status icon displayed will be a gray circle O if a sensor is connected although an alert threshold is not set If an alert threshold is set for a connected sensor and the sensor is not in an alarm state the status icon displayed will be a green check If the connected sensor is in an alarm state the status icon displayed will be a red X 22 Seeng He DME RAW RU A4299 Curve Se or Sun 04 2009 VZ SEP ING DEZOAAHOAESA ongoy sasan comer seas O Tree oom rammet O coma O a a a a suc maae Sansaro eect es zE ed CE fe a C ema al e eS zal cal pes Sib E Gee aa 7 9 9 9 pi aoe PN Li Semeer ups Pame ore C crew o o 9 k4 TE edna sory kr ore cre Room at 1E Aare Cota Room noses non Merina amp tomie Conadh Aton Scones Aes onne codons capone ge AVEC Sona simons Rosane roomse Sinaidaran io ater ortect cae AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Advanced Topics Advanced Topics Upgrading Firmware The Room Alert 11E firmware is upgraded using the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file The latest versi
10. as well as information regarding telephone and email support Directly below the Room Alert 11E Help heading will be the current firmware version that is installed on the Room Alert 11E unit and its release date The link entitled Click Here To Check For Updates can be used to check if the firmware version installed on the Room Alert 11E unit is the most current requires internet access The additional support information provided on this screen is presented in the order that it should be followed in the event that you have a technical question regarding the Room Alert 11E or if you are experiencing a situation where assistance is desired Room Alert 11E Help Room Alert 11E Firmware v3 1 2 Released 6 April 2009 Click Here To Check For Updales Support Resources User s Guide amp Reference Manual Monitor Wir PageR Enterpnse Applcaton Notes Support Center Downloads Live chat Email Support Sunpoll AVIEGH com Phone Support 1888 220 6700 USA amp Canada 401 847 6700 Intemational Mon Fri 9AM 5 PMEST About The Room Alert 11E About screen provides general links and contact information for AVTECH sales support and websites The firmware version that is currently installed on the Room Alert 11E unit will also be listed with the date released directly below The link entitled Click Here To Check For Updates can be used to check if the firmware version installed on the Room Alert 11E unit is the most
11. current requires internet access 20 AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Additional Screens And Interfaces Released 6 Apri 2009 Cick Here To Check For Updates Salos Ordor onina Sales gAVTECH com 838 220 6700 USA amp Canada 401 847 5700 infematana Support SupportHome Users Guide amp Reference Manual Monitor With PaqoR Entarpriso 238 220 5700 USA amp Canada 401 847 6700 Intemational Website AVIEGH com oomalart com EnvronmentVontor com Web Interface The Room Alert 11E web interface can be used to view current sensor status on the Room Alert 11E unit The web interface is accessed by selecting the Room Alert 11E unit in the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and clicking the Web button or by typing the IP address of the Room Alert 11E unit in the location bar of a web browser once it has been installed properly on your network NOTE If the Loading Sensor Data indicator remains on the page be sure that you do not have a proxy or Microsoft ISA server soliciting traffic and requests from the Room Alert 11E unit Below the menu bar on the Room Alert 11E is the device name date and time display and MAC address display NOTE If the date displayed is 2 14 36 the Room Alert 11E is currently unable to connect to a time server Please verify that the network has a connection to the internet and that NTP requests on UDP port 123 are not blocked If the network does not have a con
12. techni cal support request on AVTECH com or send an email support request to Support AVTECH com Step 4 Connect Sensors And Accessories The graphics below identify the connection ports and channels of the Room Alert 11E ID box that are visible on the front and rear panels Use these to connect the appropriate sensors and accessories Front View Room Alert 11E ID Box A Digital Temperature Humidity Sensors Connect the included AVTECH Digital Temperature Humidity Sensor to one of the External Environment Sensor Channels shown above A The Digital Temperature Humidity Sensor provides a real time digital temperature and humidity reads at the location of the probe Position the sensor in the desired location running the sensor cable back to the Room Alert 11E ID _ box DO NOT remove the blue plastic cap from the tip of the sensor ad 8 AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Installation Back View Room Alert 11E ID Box B Switch Sensors Connect the optional Switch Sensors to one of the Switch Sensor Contact Set B Position the sensor in the desired location running the sensor cable back to the Room Alert 11E ID box This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Step 5 Check Room Alert 11E Firmware Version Open the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and click the Search button When the Room Alert 11E unit is located select
13. worker productivity or denied server access Providing early warnings about situations that could damage hardware threaten uptime or block system access allows staff and management to take actions that can avoid or minimize an events impact on servers the network users recovery insurance and the emergency IT budget Give the IT staff and management peace of mind by keeping them fully informed of critical temperature changes regardless of where they are the time of day or day of the week Temperature extremes place an enormous stress on computer hardware and are normally caused by failure of the main air conditioning system or a loss of power Extremes for even a short time can create major challenges for the IT staff and their budget Room Alert 11E provides dynamic real time temperature monitoring of the computer room data center or other facilities Some customers use Room Alert 11E to monitor hospital lab refrigerators incubators or coolers Restaurants use it to monitor their coolers dining room and lounge areas We even have people who use Room Alert 11E to monitor their personal wine cellars remote cabins in New England and water pipes in homes during Winter months Monitoring of digital temperatures is possible at up to three 3 locations for each Room Alert 11E box two 2 of these can be as far as 100 feet away from the Room Alert 11E box Monitoring of switch sensors such as main UPS power flood water smoke fire a
14. Interfaces Room Alert 11E Additional Screens And Interfaces Network The Network tab of the Room Alert 11E Settings screen is used to update the network settings of the Room Alert 11E unit The network settings can also be updated using the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility To configure the Room Alert 11E unit to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP select the Obtain IP Address Automatically radio button and click the Save Settings button To configure the unit with a static IP address un select the Use The Following IP Configuration radio button enter the new static IP address gateway IP address DNS server IP address and subnet mask in the appropriate fields When finished click the Accept Change button then Save Settings NOTE If configuring static IP settings on the Room Alert 11E unit be sure that the settings assigned are valid for the current location of the Room Alert 11E unit and that there are no other devices assigned to the same IP address DO NOT set an IP address that is outside of your subnet or you may not be able to see or discover the Room Alert 11E unit Room Alert sous setts Heip About Network Settings ste emai orwonane mrn O Oman agaras atamatcaty go comnguranon wanes Ure The Fetowng IP Confiuston ase 1821652214 Suone ao 2552552560 ons sonrie 15216821 nee Comauson su sia sata EI Spesa momoe 10ta Ceap Changan
15. R is a network wide monitoring application included bundled with the purchase of a Room Alert 11E unit The license level included will depend on the quantity of units purchased and can be upgraded for greater capacity or functionality at any time by speaking to your Product Specialist The PageR software offers the ability to monitor the Room Alert 11E unit via SNMP Query or SNMP Trap and provides more flexibility and control over when alert notifications are sent and which notification methods are available for use PageR includes powerful features allowing unlimited alerting to individuals and groups hierarchies dependencies scheduling automatic corrective actions and the ability to monitor any server device or event worldwide across the network All this is possible from a single installation with no rules and no agents PageR is a significant benefit of the overall Room Alert 11E package It can be used as your primary network monitoring application or in conjunction with other monitoring applications For instructions on configuring PageR to monitor a Room Alert 11E unit please refer to the Monitor Room Alert 11E With PageR Enterprise application note included with your package This application note is also available on the AVTECH com website in the Downloads section Alert Thresholds In order for alert notifications to be sent via email or SNMP Trap alert thresholds must be configured for the sensors attached to the Room Al
16. Room Alert 11E Advanced Computer Room Environment Monitoring Alerting amp Automatic Corrective Action Phone 401 628 1600 gt Fax 401 628 1601 User s Guide amp Web AVTECH com Reference Manual 090415 01 Copyright Information Copyright 1988 2009 AVTECH Software Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this book may be used or reproduced for commercial benefit in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without prior written permission of AVTECH Software Inc except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews Making copies of any part of this book for any purpose other than your individual use is a violation of United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions For information or additional copies contact AVTECH Software Inc as directed below Printed in the United States of America Warning and Disclaimer This publication is shipped as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication the publisher and authors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information or instructions contained herein It is further stated that the publisher and authors are not responsible for any damage or loss to your data or equipment that may result directly or indirectly from your use of this publication and the re
17. TECH Device Discovery Utility offers additional features accessible via a right click context menu This menu is accessible only when a located Room Alert 11E unit has been selected and the right mouse button has been clicked These menu options are described below sep The Synchronize Time option instructs the Room Alert 11E unit to synchronize with the time View Settings server specified in the Time Server IP field on the Advanced tab of the Settings screen The View Status time displayed on the Room Alert 11E Status screen and included in email alert notifications can only be updated by linking with a network time server NTP on UDP port 123 Ifa time server is not available on your network and access to a time server on the internet is not possible AVTECH has various help files available that explain how to configure a computer on the local Update Save Se ee aoe s network to act as a time server for other devices Visit AVTECH com to leam more and see Restore settnes O AVTECH s Frequently Asked Questions FAQs A The Save Settings feature can be used to download the current configuration iaia settings on a Room Alert 11E unit for backup purposes This feature can also be Synchronize Time used to quickly configure multiple Room Alert 11E units by configuring one unit selecting it clicking the Save Settings option then selecting multiple units and Restore Settings clicking the Restore
18. Z Trace Contiraton Emane Tseng 2 meron Using Trace Output Trace output is very useful for troubleshooting sending SMTP email and other issues The trace output will show the communication between Room Alert 11E and the configured mail server to show what might be preventing emai il from being sent It will also show other information including the current version number IP address MAC address requests to the web pages and much more AVTECH Software Inc 19 Additional Screens And Interfaces Room Alert 11E To configure trace output in Room Alert 11E click Settings and then Advanced Select the Enable Tracing checkbox and enter the desired port number in the Trace Port field Save the settings by clicking the Accept Changes button then Save Settings To view the trace output click Settings and then Advanced Click View Tracing Output to open a trace window When the trace window loads click Connect to begin viewing the live trace output Once trace is running try to replicate any issues that are occurring so they are captured in the trace output If having issues sending email send a test email while viewing the trace output Once captured copy and paste the trace output into a text editor to save the contents of the trace Help The Room Alert 11E Help screen provides links to online support and information resources for the Room Alert 11E
19. al temperature reading at the location of the temperature probe The temperature range is from 67 to 257 Fahrenheit and or 55 to 125 Celsius Accuracy is within 0 5 degrees This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the external environment sensor channels via an RJ 11 cable Digital Temperature Humidity Sensor RMA DTH SEN The AVTECH Digital Temperature Humidity Sensor provides a real time digital temperature and digital humidity reading at the location of the sensor probe The temperature range is from 67 to 257 Fahrenheit and or 55 to 125 Celsius Accuracy is within 0 5 degrees The humidity range is from 0 to 100 percent Relative Humidity RH Accuracy is within 3 5 This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the external environment sensor channels via an RJ 11 cable Digital Power Sensor RMA PS2 SEN The AVTECH Digital Power Sensor allows real time voltage amperage wattage and overall power consumption readings for the device plugged into it Alerts can be initiated based upon consumption levels This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the external environment sensor channels via an RJ 11 cable Flood Sensor RMA F008 SEN RMA F024 SEN The AVTECH Flood Sensor is available with a standard 8 or 24 flood sensor cable and allows a real time notification of flood or water leakage wherever the attached flood se
20. ark Special Thanks We would like to recognize field test participants our inhouse support staff and the entire software amp hardware development teams for their contributions and assistance in completing this manual Sales Support amp Contact Information To receive further information or assistance regarding this publication or any AVTECH product or service please contact Headquarters AVTECH Software Inc Email Sales AVTECH com 16 Cutler Street Support AVTECH com Warren RI 02885 USA Info AVTECH com Phone 401 628 1600 Web AVTECH com Sales 888 220 6700 EnvironmentMonitor com PagerEnterprise com Fax 401 628 1601 RoomAlert com TemPageR com Room Alert 11E Table of Contents Table Of Contents Introductio What Room Alert 11E Is Benefits Of Using Room Alert 11E Installation Package Contents Room Alert 11E ID Box yi Step 1 Install The AVTECH Device Discovery Utilit Step 2 Install The Room Alert 11E ID Box Step 3 Discovery And Network Settings Static Only Networks Device Not Found Or Invalid IP Address Step 4 Connect Sensors And Accessories Step 5 Check Room Alert 11E Firmware Version Configuration And Setup Screens Alert Metho Email Initial Email Setup Test Email SNMP Traps ey Monitoring With PageR Enterprise PageR 413 Alert Thresholds 3 Digital Sensors Switch Sensors External Sensor Options
21. ation of the presence of smoke or fire This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Air Flow Sensor RMA AF1 SEN The AVTECH Air Flow Sensor allows a real time notification of air flow status change i e air flow going on or off This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Room Entry Sensor RMA RE1 SEN The AVTECH Room Entry Sensor allows a real time notification of door or cabinet entry i e door opening or closing This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Panic Button RMA PB1 SEN The AVTECH Panic Button provides the ability to initiate a real time notification to others via the push of a button This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Any non voltage dry contact sensor can be connected to provide an immediate alert when the sensor or device changes status to go on off make break open close This creates an instant plug amp play sensor when connected to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Requires Room Alert 26W 26WO or 24E Monitoring Units Visit AVTECH com for details AVTECH Software Inc 17 Additional Screens And
22. ay defined by the service provider being used for the target mobile device AVTECH Software Inc 11 Configuration amp Setup Screens Room Alert 11E For example Verizon s email address format for sending email alert to a mobile device using SMS text messaging is lt 10 digit mobile device number gt vtext com with lt 10 digit mobile device number gt being replaced by the area code and phone number of the mobile device without dashes spaces or a 1 in front of the area code If the specific format for your service provider is not known AVTECH provides a database in the Support section of the AVTECH com website that contains the email to SMS format for many available service providers This is the largest database of this type on the web However if your service provider is not listed please contact them by phone for the proper format and be sure that the mobile device being used has text messaging capability enabled If you learn of a new or changed format please email this with your contact information to Support AVTECH com so we may confirm and post it online for the convenience of others SNMP The Room Alert 11E unit is fully SNMP compliant and can be monitored by applications capable of performing an SNMP Query or Get request The Room Alert 11E unit can also be configured to send SNMP Traps to up to three separate IP addresses when thresholds are exceeded The bundled PageR software offers the ability to initia
23. display asking for the proper network to perform the search on Make the correct selection and then continue The Room Alert 11E unit is initially set to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP If you do not have DHCP on your network please see the Static Only Networks section below AVTECH Device Discovery Utility 3 0 3 EIES 7 SP g ca DAN Search Set IP Settings Web Update al TF Address MAC Address T Verson 1192 168 2214 ion T 2 6 0 192 168 2 244 ion 2 6 0 190 168 2 212 ion 2 6 0 190 168 2 110 ion 2 6 0 192 188 2 106 ion 200 Search Stopped The Room Alert 11E unit connected to your network should appear in the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility window as illustrated above This will normally take just a few seconds If the IP address displayed is 169 xxx xxx xxx and the Name is displayed as Unknown or if the Room Alert 11E unit was not found please see the Device Not Found Or Invalid IP Address subsection below before continuing Once the Room Alert 11E unit is displayed select it from the list to perform an action on it Selecting multiple units will cause the action selected to be performed on multiple units i e all selected units simultaneously AVTECH Software Inc 5 Installation Room Alert 11E The Set IP button is used to assign a static IP address gateway IP address subnet mask and DNS server IP address or to set the Room Aler
24. ensor and Sensors 2 and 3 are the external temperature sensors The sensor label for that corresponding sensor can be updated in the field below the Sensor Label High and low thresholds for the temperature are entered in the High and Low columns Temperature thresholds must be entered in the temperature scale selected on the Advanced tab If the sensor readings differ from a known temperature at the sensor location they can be calibrated using the Adjust column Digital sensors are those that provide real time variable status values that can be used to obtain a more definitive understanding of a current sensor s status allow products like Device ManageR PageR Enterprise and other monitoring software to monitor at multiple thresholds and be logged for historical reference These values are included within alert messages for a clearer understanding by recipients and used for trending or manipulation into graphs or charts via other applications These sensors attach to various AVTECH hardware via RJ 11 cable to an external environment sensor channel Current sensors providing real time values include the AVTECH Digital Temperature Sensor and the AVTECH Digital Temperature Humidity Sensor Room Alert Sensor Settings Degrees Outside 0 Threshold Gatse Arme Tapes eter 00 and255 Degrees vamin Tesnd serors warns Cates 1 bemeen o1 ants Alarm Thresholds Sensor ham comnguranon Sensor Tipe Temp
25. ent status http 192 168 2 214 80 Room Alert 11E Advanced Computer Room Environment Monitoring Alerting amp Automatic Corrective Action Order Online At EnvironmentMonitor com Copyright 1988 2008 AVIECH Software Inc All Rights Reserved Worldwide 888 220 6700 401 847 6700 AVTECH com Email The SMTP Email section displays settings to allow Room Alert 11E to send Email Alert Notifications when alert thresholds are exceeded In order to enable email alerting from the Room Alert 11E web server interface your mail server must have SMTP Relay enabled for either your network or the IP address of the Room Alert 11E ID Box Contact your Network Administrator if you need assistance in doing this 10 AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Configuration And Setup Screens Room Ale Email Settings Emavesauee E mai Ft Erabiod Usesue E ua serer pon 25 Man serer mal AV TECH com Doman name orie eu saeess rom RonAlen AVTEGHcom reset Deraus Aumetcetn ton Pratl uanentcston I Usemame AVTECH SMTP ra Reins Separated Dy Comma Eman agaressas HebDesk AVTECHCm oO O Initial Email Setup First check the Email Enabled checkbox and enter the domain name or IP address of the mail server being used in the Mail Server field on the SMTP Email tab Next enter an email address in the Return Address From field for an account that resides on the mail s
26. ert 11E unit Alert thresholds are configured on the Internal Digital sensors tab of the Settings screen Current sensor status will be displayed on the Status screen of the Room Alert 11E web interface The status icon displayed will be a gray circle if a sensor is connected although an alert threshold is not set If an alert threshold is set for a connected sensor and the sensor is not in an alarm state the status icon displayed will be a green check If the connected sensor is in an alarm state the status icon displayed will be a red X NOTE The temperature sensors can be calibrated by entering correction values in the Adjust field for each temperature sensor Alert thresholds for switch sensors connected to the Room Alert 11E ID Box are set by specifying either closed or open Please refer to the documentation received for any switch sensors purchased to determine the normal state open or closed of the sensor Next select the opposite state i e not normal to setup the Room Alert 11E ID Box to send an alert when the alarm condition exists AVTECH Software Inc 13 Configuration amp Setup Screens Room Alert 11E Digital Sensors The alert thresholds for attached Digital Temperature Sensors are entered in the Sensor Alarm Configuration sections with representing the digital port number the sensor is connected to Sensor 1 is the internal temperature s
27. erver being used If SMTP au thentication is required check the Enable Authentication checkbox and enter a valid username and password for the mail server Finally enter the email addresses to be alerted when alarms occur in the Email Addresses field If more than one email address is entered use a comma as the separator Once all SMTP Email settings are configured click the Accept Changes button then Save Settings NOTE If a domain name is entered in the Mail Server Address field the Room Alert 11E unit must be assigned static IP settings and have a DNS server IP address set Test Email A test email can be sent to the configured recipients using the Send Test Email button after valid email settings have been configured and saved If the test email is not received check with the mail server administrator in regards to the current SMTP relay settings The Trace feature on the Advanced tab of the settings is also useful for troubleshooting email and other issues For more information please see the Advanced Settings section of this manual Email To SMS Email alert notifications can be sent via Short Message Service SMS to computers mobile phones alphanumeric pagers and PDAs using SMS text messaging in addition to regular email This functionality is widely supported by current mobile device service providers and is accomplished by sending email to an email address formatted in a w
28. he current subnet you will need to reset the IP address in order to see and work with the Room Alert 11E unit If the Room Alert 11E unit is still not discovered or the IP address is not updated continue with steps 4 6 4 Locate a cross over Ethernet cable or spare hub and connect it to the computer being used Connect the Room Alert 11E to the other end of the cross over Ethernet cable or directly to the hub 5 Assign static IP settings to the computer being used If the Search button is pressed after doing so the Room Alert 11E unit should be discoverable If it is not be sure that there are no applications on the computer being used that are blocking traffic sent to or from the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility i e software firewalls anti virus applications etc 6 Repeat steps 1 3 above although enter a static IP address in step 3 that has the same first three octets as the static IP address assigned to the computer i e IP address of computer 192 168 2 3 IP address of Room Alert 11E 192 168 2 4 If the IP address of the Room Alert 11E unit is still not updated continue with steps 7 9 7 Assign static IP settings to the computer being used that match the IP address of the Room Alert 11E i e IP address of Room Alert 11E 169 254 10 122 IP address of computer 169 254 10 123 ANVTECH Software Inc Installation Room Alert 11E 8 Click the Search button in the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and select the R
29. hones BlackBerrys iPhones pagers and PDAs Users can set up thresholds for temperatures that are rising or falling and easily work with Room Alert 11E through their favorite web browser Status of attached sensors for Power Smoke Flood Air Flow and more can be viewed in real time Because each Room Alert 11E ID Box is SNMP enabled they can easily be monitored by software applications like Device ManageR PageR Enterprise PageR Tivoli OpenView Unicenter Big Brother Nagios What s Up Gold SolarWinds and others Room Alert 11E is designed to easily work with PageR Enterprise software which is included and will significantly enhance the alert notification capabilities to allow notification to individuals groups hierarchies different people for different sensors locations and different people for different times of the day With PageR alert notification methods can be expanded to include email Simple Network Paging Protocol SNPP dialout paging TAP or UCP web page update logfile update pop up broadcast message MSN Messenger audio alert spoken English text fax and more PageR will also allow automatic corrective actions both on alarm start and resolution This means that users have the ability to run commands start executables run JavaScripts run Visual Basic VB scripts and the like If you have not looked at PageR before take a look because it truly is one of the easiest and most powerful products to use in monitoring
30. il Web AVTECH Software Call 888 220 6700 Toll Free Or Contact US At Sales AVTECH com www AVTECH com AVTECH Software Inc 16 Cutler Street Warren RI 02885 USA Copyright 1988 2009 AVTECH Software Ine All Rights Reserved AVTECH Pa R PageR Data Center PageR Enterprise and Network Wide Monitoring Made Easy are trademarks or registered trademarks of AVTECH Software Inc Any other trademarks used are property of their respective owners and used solely forthe purpose of promoting compatibility AVTECH 09001 28 Prepare For The Unexpected With o one knows when or how disaster will strike We just know the potential is always there So preparation is crucial to minimizing its impact on computers networks users amp busine When disasters occur there are significant costs in areas that go far beyond the simple replacement of damaged hardware This is because what happens in the data center effects the entire organization products can monitor Temperature Smoke Fire Humidity Air Flow Heat Index Sound Light Main UPS Power Panic Buttons Flood Water Dry Contacts Room Entry Motion IP Network Cameras Switch Sensors Wireless amp More Protect Your IT Facility AVTECH is the worldwide leader of IT amp facilities environment monitori products Purchase online at EnvironmentMoni If disaster strikes your data center how will it
31. impact business Who will get the blame Could it have been prevented What will it cost AVTECH has a full line of powerful scalable solutions for dynamic environment monitoring in a computer room data center or other facility All arrive assembled with easy to install hardware cables sensors easy to use monitoring software printed documentation toll free technical support and a 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee Users can typically install in under 10 minutes products monitor critical environment conditions alerts staff by any method and can take automatic corrective action There is a model that is right for any organization and budget Call or Visit Us Online Today amp AVTECH AVTECH com 888 220 6700 401 628 1600 Warren Rhode Island USA m Reseller inquiries welcome os AVTECH com Protect Your IT Equipment Don t Wait Until It s To Late
32. ir flow motion intruder entry panic buttons and more is possible at eight 8 locations for each Room Alert 11E box and can be as far as 900 feet away from the Room Alert 11E box Notification to an unlimited number of individuals or groups at unlimited temperature thresholds too high or too low and by notification to each users device of choice when used with PageR Enterprise Notifications can be sent by email to computers mobile phones pagers PDAs web pages and more AVTECH s Device ManageR software will enhance Room Alert 11E s capabilities by allowing logging of sensor data over the short or long term for tracking or identification of critical times of the day where environment conditions may change to consistently cause problems Device ManageR can also graph sensor data for immediate analysis Sensor data can be exported in Excel format by clicking a single button Charts graphs and reports can be prepared in other applications for presentation to management or periodic review by staff This can be useful for justification of new air conditioning equipment modifying the data center layout or justifying changes like the location of primary servers or the data center 2 AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Installation Installation The initial installation of the Room Alert 11E can be completed quickly and easily provided the instructions below are followed with detail and care Before beginning please lay out the content
33. it and click the Web button If you are unable to locate your Room Alert 11E unit because UDP broadcast packets are blocked on your network simply type the IP address of the Room Alert 11E unit in the location bar of a web browser NOTE If the Status screen does not load sensor data be sure that a proxy or Microsoft ISA Internet Security and Acceleration server is not blocking traffic to or from the Room Alert 11E unit After the Status screen has loaded and is fully displayed click the Room Alert 11E vX X X link in the top right hand corer If the pop up that loads says a more current version is available then follow the instructions in the Upgrading Firmware section of the Advanced Topics chapter of this manual AVTECH Software Inc 9 Configuration amp Setup Screens Room Alert 11E Configuration And Setup Screens Alert Methods The Room Alert 11E unit can send alert notifications via email and email to SMS using anonymous SMTP relay and or SNMP Traps The Room Alert 11E unit is fully SNMP compliant and can be accessed by any application that can issue a SNMP Get request PageR can therefore be used to perform SNMP Get requests and receive SNMP Traps Room Alert 11E Alert Detected R11 RM 14233 HVAC Outlet Temperature Sensor Has Exceeded The Defined Threshold Alert Detected At 04 23 09 01 31 21PM Current Value 74 12F 23 40C High Threshold 50 00F 10 00C Click to view curr
34. lated hardware amp software Nothing on the AVTECH Install amp Update CD or documentation shall be construed as conferring any license under any of the AVTECH Software AVTECH or any third party s intellectual property rights whether by estoppel implication or otherwise Trademark Acknowledgements AlertScript AVTECH the AVTECH Logo AVTECH Software the AVTECH System Manager Character AVTECH com AVTECHSoftware com Environment Alarm Environment Monitoring Made Easy EnvironmentMonitor com IT Environment Monitoring Made Easy MUPS Network Wide Monitoring Made Easy Page Command PageR PageR Data Center PageR Enterprise PagerEnterprise com Device Discovery Device ManageR Protect Your IT Environment Don t Wait Until It s Too Late Room Alert Room Alert PLUS Room Alert RPC Room Alert Signal Tower Signal Tower RoomAlert com System Monitoring Made Easy TemPageR TemPageR com Temperature Monitoring Made Easy WiSH and WiSPR are trademarks or registered trademarks of AVTECH Software Inc Any other trademarks product or company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and used strictly for the purpose of identifying compatibility AVTECH Software Inc cannot attest to the accuracy of any other organization s ownership claim to a trademark and use of any trademark in this publication should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service m
35. lert 11E unit 4 Assign a static IP address to the computer being used and close or disable all software firewalls anti virus application and or pop up blockers 5 Open the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and press the reset button the button next to power port on back of the Room Alert 11E unit 6 A dialog will load explaining that a unit is requesting firmware recovery Click Ok and enter the MAC address printed on the label on the underside of the Room Alert 11E unit 7 Follow the instructions that load to complete the firmware recovery process NOTE If the Room Alert 11E unit is found to be in need of a firmware recovery please notify AVTECH Support by Live Chat or email for a quick consultation This may save you valuable time and effort or help you to determine what caused the situation so that it can be avoided in the future 24 AVTECH Software Inc PageR Enterprise Support Staff Free Monitoring Network Wide Server Device amp Event Mo PAGER ALERTS System logfile error on host ALPHA UNIX Backup not complete at 7 30pm Ping Failed on PRINTER 192 69 1 2 NOVELL server OUT of Connections 2 SSS000006 Monitor Events In Any Windows Logfile Monitor Security Performance Applications More Monitor Any Remote NT 2K XP 2K3 System Monitor Any Remote Novell NetWare Server Monitor Any UNIX Events Across Your Network Monitor SNMP DNS Web Sites Links Pings More Monitor Large Platform Hosts Including
36. nection to the internet or use of a local time server is desired an IP address for a valid NTP time server can be entered in the Time Server IP field on the Advanced tab of the Settings screen To the right of the date and time is the product name and firmware version number This acts as a link that can be used to determine if the firmware version installed on the unit is the most current version An internet connection is required for the firmware version check The firmware is always current as of the time of shipment so there is seldom a need to upgrade shortly after purchase of the Room Alert 11E The exception would be those occasions where a new version of the firmware has just coincidentally been released The next row contains a field that can be used to modify the refresh interval of the Status screen and a pair of radio buttons for toggling between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature displays By default the refresh interval for the Status screen is set to every 60 seconds To temporarily change this interval enter a number of seconds in the Update Every field and click outside the field The default temperature scale displayed will correspond with the Fahrenheit or Celsius scale selected on the Advanced tab of the Settings screen Below these two rows is the sensor display area The display for each sensor within the sensor block will contain the corresponding sensor label for that sensor as well
37. nsor cable is located This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Sound Light amp Entry Sensor RMA SLE SEN The AVTECH Sound Light amp Entry Sensor allows real time monitoring for sound and light at the location of the sensor This sensor also includes a set of switch sensor contacts and an AVTECH Room Entry Sensor Each sensor can be monitored independently or an any sensor contact set allows all sensors to be monitored via a single cable Any switch sensor can be attached to the switch sensor contacts This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one or more of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Dry Contacts External Sensor Options Motion Sensor RMA MOT SEN The AVTECH Motion Sensor allows a real time notification of movement through a zone or across a path This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Power Sensor RMA PS1 SEN The AVTECH Power Sensor allows a real time notification of main power status change i e power going on or off This is an instant plug amp play sensor that connects to one of the switch sensor contact sets via a low voltage 2 wire cable Smoke Sensor RMA SS1 SEN The AVTECH Smoke Sensor allows a real time notific
38. on of these files can be obtained from the Downloads section of the AVTECH com website If the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility is already installed on the computer being used for the upgrade check for an updated version before downloading the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file NOTE When saving the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file to the computer it may be saved with either a zip or upd file extension If the extension is zip DO NOT EXTRACT the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file After obtaining the most current version of the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file be sure to install the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility on the system that will be used to upgrade the Room Alert 11E firmware if it is not already installed IMPORTANT NOTE Be sure that there are NO WEB BROWSERS ACCESSING the Room Alert 11E unit from anywhere on your network before uploading the firmware as this could cause the firmware update to be incomplete or become corrupted When completed open the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility and click the Search button When the Room Alert 11E unit is located select it and click the Upgrade button If the unit can not be located although is accessible via a web browser skip to the Unit Accessible Although Not Discoverable section below Navigate to the location where the Room Alert 11E Firmware Update file was saved select it and click the Upload
39. oom Alert 11E unit when discovered 9 Click the Set IP button and enter a valid IP address for the location on the network where the Room Alert 11E unit will be located If the IP address does not update access the Settings screen of the Room Alert 11E unit and enter the IP address settings on the Network tab After doing so click the Save Settings button wait 10 seconds and re attach the Room Alert 11E unit to the network Device Not Found Or Invalid IP Address If the Room Alert 11E is not discovered by the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility the network may be blocking UDP broadcast packets on port 30718 Even if the Room Alert 11E obtains a valid IP ad dress this can prevent the Room Alert 11E unit from being discovered To resolve this issue check the DHCP server for the MAC address listed on the label located on the bottom of the Room Alert 11E unit If this is not possible or if there is not an entry in the DHCP server follow the instructions listed under the Static Only Networks subsection above Ifthe Room Alert 11E unit is discovered although has a 169 xxx xxx xxx IP address the Room Alert 11E unit may not have been connected properly or DHCP assignment may currently be getting blocked In either case follow the instructions listed in the Static Only Networks subsection above NOTE If the instructions provided do not allow configuration of the Room Alert 11E unit please initiate a Live Chat
40. r notifications to remote personnel via mobile phones pagers email IM and more You can even have PageR Enterprise automatically run scripts commands or launch applications when an event occurs or thresholds pass creating a Lights Out environment PageR Enterprise is unique in its ease of use and the range of servers and events it monitors from the basic Are you there network pings to com plex computer room environment monitoring and power crash detections On Windows servers any event written to an Event Log ie System Security Application can trigger an immediate alert notifica tion and or automatic corrective action Mixed platform networks are fully supported to include Windows NT 2K XP 2K3 NetWare UNIX any VMS HP3000 RS6000 AS 400 more Large OS platforms can be securely monitored by PageR Enterprise to send alert notifications and start automatic corrective actions if needed PageR Enterprise allows notifications to individuals groups hierarchies contact different people at different times and for different issues Set up es calations and multiple methods of notifications If users want to view PageR Enterprise remotely like while visiting a remote branch facility or from home they can use the PageR Enterprise web browser interface to connect and check event status via the network or internet Download Your FREE Evaluation Copy At www AVTECH com Phone 401 628 1600 Fax 401 628 1601 Ema
41. s of the Room Alert 11E package so that the components can all be located and accessed with ease Package Contents The main components included with the standard default Room Alert 11E package include One 1 Room Alert 11E ID Box 1U 19 Mounting Bracket Is Included w Room Alert 11ER One 1 Ethernet Cable 10 length red One 1 AVTECH 5V 1A Power Adapter 110 240V 50 60Hz RoHS One 1 External Digital Temperature Humidity Sensor One 1 External Main Power Sensor One 1 Room Alert 11E User s Guide amp Reference Manual you re reading it One 1 Getting Started With PageR Enterprise manual One 1 AVTECH Install amp Update CD One 1 Package Of Literature amp Additional Information NOTE Some of the components arriving with this package may be individually wrapped and contain additional supporting components Please remember to keep these components together as they will be required for proper setup If you received additional components i e like additional sensors that are not mentioned above instructional material explaining the proper setup of that component should be included with it If you cannot find the proper instructional materials check the included CD or Support and Downloads sections of the AVTECH com website for any appropriate installation or application note that will instruct you on the proper installation and use of that component Install those components after the
42. servers devices and events network wide regardless of the various operating systems that may be in use across your organization s network It s included for FREE AVTECH s Device ManageR software is also included FREE and is designed to set up monitor and manage unlimited numbers of Room Alert and or TemPageR units across your network Device ManageR will log all sensor data and allows graphing Pings firmware updating and much more Room Alert 11E is a member of AVTECH s Room Alert product line There are several powerful Room Alert models designed to monitor environmental conditions in the data center like temperature humidity main UPS power flood water smoke fire entry intruder air flow and more All Room Alert models come with a license to run PageR and include a printed copy of the Getting Started With PageR Enterprise manual To learn more about AVTECH s Room Alert TemPageR PageR or Device ManageR products visit AVTECH com To order AVTECH products visit EnvironmentMonitor com or call 888 220 6700 401 628 1600 AVTECH products are also available through your favorite reseller just ask them to contact us on your behalf AVTECH Software Inc 1 Introduction Room Alert 11E Benefits Of Using Room Alert 11E Know immediately when important or critical temperature changes and extremes occur within a computer room data center or other facility that could lead to expensive downtime damaged equipment lost
43. t 11E unit back to DHCP 0 0 0 0 If the Set IP button is pressed without a specific Room Alert 11E unit selected in the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility a prompt will display asking for the MAC address of the unit This option can be used in conjunction with the MAC address listed on the bottom of the Room Alert 11E unit to attempt IP address assignment of a unit that cannot be located or has previously been obtained or assigned an incorrect IP address WP The Settings button opens the default web browser and displays the Settings screen of the Room AN Alert 11E web interface The Settings screen allows for further configuration of the Room Alert 11E ziha unit and is where alerts email SNMP and other settings are configured The Web button displays the main Status screen of the Room Alert 11E web interface which shows current sensor data and alarm status in the default web browser for the system you are using Web Be sure to bookmark the link that loads for quick and easy reference in the future The Update button initiates the firmware upgrade process of the AVTECH Device Discovery Utility If a Room Alert 11E unit is not selected before left clicking this button Update a dialog will display asking for the IP address of the unit to upload firmware to Please see the Upgrading Firmware section of the Advanced Topics chapter for important instructions on the Update feature The AV
44. te SNMP Queries to and receive SNMP Traps from the Room Alert 11E unit PageR can be used if desired enabling advanced alerting and automatic corrective action features If another application is used to monitor the Room Alert 11E unit be sure to obtain the MIB files for the Room Alert 11E unit from the Downloads section of the AVTECH com website or the most recent AVTECH Update CD Room Alert Coruna Nar pubic Tap sana 1 1921602225 Trapseneie2 0000 Tap Sena 3 0000 Uee2 atta E SNMP Queries SNMP Get The SNMP section displays settings allowing Room Alert 11E to respond to SNMP Query requests from network monitoring applications like PageR Enterprise Tivoli OpenView Unicenter and others Enter the Community Name to use for accessing the SNMP data via SNMP Query for the Room Alert 11E sensors By default the sensor values are returned in 4 digit format since SNMP does not support floating point numbers i e 78 55 would be 7855 If 2 digit format is preferred select the 2 Digit SNMP Values checkbox 12 AVTECH Software Inc Room Alert 11E Configuration And Setup Screens SNMP Traps Room Alert 11E can also send SNMP Traps in response to alerts Up to three 3 Trap Send IP addresses can be configured on the SNMP tab and Room Alert 11E will send SNMP Traps to these systems for processing by network monitoring applications Monitoring With PageR Enterprise PageR Page
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46. witch Sensor Contact Sets Connect any AVTECH switch based environment sensor to a set of sensor contacts for monitoring by the Room Alert 11E unit Any switch sensor device with a set of voltage free dry contacts can be attached to a set of sensor contacts AVTECH has many sensors available for monitoring environment and other conditions Step 1 Install The AVTECH Device Discovery Utility The AVTECH Device Discovery Utility is used to initially discover the Room Alert 11E after it is connected to your network The Device Discovery Utility can be installed from the AVTECH Install amp Update CD or downloaded from the Downloads section of the AVTECH com website Install this utility on a Windows based computer that is located on the same network that the Room Alert 11E unit will be connected to Install this now and we will come back to the Device Discovery Utility in a later step Step 2 Install The Room Alert 11E ID Box The Room Alert 11E must be connected in the following order for initial configuration and discovery on the network to be successful Locate the Ethernet cable included with your package and connect one end to the Network port on the front of the Room Alert 11E unit Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an open port on the switch or router that will give the Room Alert 11E unit access to your network Next locate the AVTECH 5V 1A Power Adapter and plug it into a surge protected UPS power source
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