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MonitoringFor Business-Critical ContinuityLiebert OpenComms™ EMUser Manual

Introduction41.2 IndicatorsThe front of the OpenComms EM has indicators that show input power to the unit and the status of various connections, as sh

Installation52.0 INSTALLATIONThis section provides instructions for installing, mounting and connecting power and other cables to the OpenComms EM.2.1

Installation62.2 Decide on Placement of the OpenComms EMThe unit may either be placed on a level surface or mounted on a wall, depending on the user’s

Installation72.2.2 Mounting the Unit on a Wall or in a Rack (vEM-14 Controllers)The vEM-14 controller may be mounted on a wall or in a rack, such as t

Installation82.3 Make ConnectionsAll ports are on the back of the OpenComms EM. The port placement and port labels differ for each model. Refer to Fig

Assign an IP Address93.0 ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESSAfter connecting the OpenComms EM device to your network, the next step is to identify the device to the

Assign an IP Address103.2 Use ARP to Assign an IP AddressThis method may be preferable if you are not using a Microsoft host. To use the ARP command:1

Web Interface Overview114.0 WEB INTERFACE OVERVIEWThis section provides a quick look at the OpenComms EM Web interface and the viewing and configu-rat

Web Interface Overview124.2 TabsThe tabs at the top right of the Web interface window provide access to all the functions of the OpenComms EM device.

Web Interface Overview134.4 Thresholds in the Web InterfaceThe OpenComms EM collects data from connected sensors at regular intervals. When a reading

Web Interface Overview144.4.3 MP Advanced Power Strip ThresholdsWhen using the OpenComms EM to monitor MP Advanced Power Strips, you may set threshold

Web Interface Overview154.5 Sensor Names and StatusThe Web interface displays four items about sensors in all windows available through the Summary, S

Getting Started With the Web Interface165.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE WEB INTERFACEOnce the unit is properly installed, you can view its Web interface

Getting Started With the Web Interface175.2 View Summary DataThe Summary window provides a quick look at the current status of all connected devices,

Getting Started With the Web Interface185.3 Sensors WindowThe Sensors tab provides access to sensor-related data and settings, including:• Setting thr

Getting Started With the Web Interface195.3.2 Create or Change Sensor NamesThe Sensor Names feature allows you to create a name to help identify a sen

Getting Started With the Web Interface205.3.3 View Sensor GraphsThe OpenComms EM sensor data may be viewed in graphic format, along with the sensor’s

Getting Started With the Web Interface21Figure 6 Sensor graph - humidity sensor exampleThe line graph shows the selected sensor’s readings (black) chr

Getting Started With the Web Interface225.4 Power Window (EM PDU & vEM-14 Controllers) The Power tab provides access to MP Advanced Power Strips c

Getting Started With the Web Interface23Link the Controls of Two ReceptaclesTwo receptacles may be linked for simultaneous control. The receptacles ma

iTABLE OF CONTENTS1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started With the Web Interface245.4.2 Configure ThresholdsYou may set thresholds that will trigger alerts for power, voltage, current and temp

Getting Started With the Web Interface255.4.3 View Power Strip GraphsPower strip data may be viewed in graphic format, similar to those of sensor data

Getting Started With the Web Interface265.4.4 Create or Change Port NamesThe Port Names feature allows you to create a name to help identify a serial

Getting Started With the Web Interface275.5 Alerts WindowThe OpenComms EM may be configured to send alerts by e-mail or dial pagers to notify personne

Getting Started With the Web Interface285.5.2 Modem SetupThe OpenComms EM may be configured to send a numeric message to a pager.Note: The unit requir

Getting Started With the Web Interface295.5.3 SNMP Trap Alerts SetupThe OpenComms EM may be configured to send SNMP trap alerts to a computer whenever

Getting Started With the Web Interface305.6 Security Window To protect configuration settings from unauthorized users, the Web interface allows you to

Getting Started With the Web Interface315.6.2 Create a New User Account (Administrators Only)An administrator may create user accounts for up to 50 us

Getting Started With the Web Interface325.6.3 Modify an Existing Account (Administrators Only)Users with administrative privileges may change all opti

Getting Started With the Web Interface335.6.4 Change Password (Users with Read/Write access)Users with Read or Read & Write access may change thei

ii5.0 GETTING STARTED WITH THE WEB INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165.1 Open the Web Interface and Log In

Getting Started With the Web Interface345.7 Sys Info WindowThe OpenComms EM may be configured to send alerts by e-mail or dial pagers to notify person

Getting Started With the Web Interface355.7.2 SNMP InformationTo access the SNMP Information window, log in (see 5.1 - Open the Web Interface and Log

Getting Started With the Web Interface365.7.3 Data PresentationTo access the Data Presentation window, log in (see 5.1 - Open the Web Interface and Lo

Getting Started With the Web Interface375.7.4 Serial PortsTo view the Serial Port 1 and 2 windows, log in (see 5.1 - Open the Web Interface and Log In

Pinout Guides386.0 PINOUT GUIDES6.1 Modem Setup and Pinout GuideThe OpenComms EM must be connected to a modem to send pager alerts when a sensor readi

Downloading Firmware Updates397.0 DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE UPDATES This section explains how to update the unit’s firmware.1. The first step is to downloa

Specifications408.0 SPECIFICATIONSTable 16 OpenComms EM specificationsPower Requirements EM & EM PDU controller vEM-14 controllerNOTEInput 120 VAC

Ensuring The High Availability0f Mission-Critical Data And Applications.Emerson Network Power, the global leader in enabling business-criticalcontinui

iiiFIGURESFigure 1 Front view (EM PDU & vEM-14 controllers shown). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Figur

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Introduction11.0 INTRODUCTIONThe Liebert OpenComms™ EM is a compact, half-duplex device designed to monitor temperature, humidity, water detection and

Introduction21.1 OverviewThe OpenComms EM features indicator lights on the front, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Front view (EM PDU & vEM-14 contr

Introduction31.1.3 Connectors on Back of UnitThe back of the OpenComms EM, shown in Figure 2, has an input power source, sensor ports, a modem port an