legrand CS141 UPS Management Systems User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Legrand
Table of Contents
UPS Management systems
UPS SUPERVISION
AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
THE GLOBAL SPECIALIST
IN ELECTRICAL AND DIGITAL BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURES
UPS MANAGEMENT GUIDE
On its own, a UPS is unable to guarantee total protection of the data
processing systems it powers. This is due to several factors, amongst which:
– Batteries do not have unlimited autonomy
– Unexpected load connections, such as stoves and vacuum cleaners, can cause
overloads which annul the protection provided by the UPS.
– Installation in unmanned areas such as EDP rooms and basements or round-the-
clock operations can make alarm reception difficult or impossible. This
consequently put critical equipment at risk.
Moreover, since the systems can be extremely costly to repair, also owing to
the time relevant downtime, it is easy to understand the importance to equip a
UPS with a supervision system able to inform the user of the imminent danger
and automatically proceed with a series of actions to protect the data and the
operating systems.
Legrand offers 2 solutions for the UPS supervision according to the type of
installation and the management method:
“SOFTWARE” SOLUTION
The Management is performed by the software installed on the PC or server to
protect. This solution is recommended for small installations where the UPS is
installed close to PC or server.
“HARDWARE + SOFTWARE” SOLUTION
The System is made by a set of communication accessories and software allowing
to perform more extended supervision, direct or remotely by INTERNET.
SELECTION GUIDE
The following diagram shows how is possible to choose the best configuration
for your needs:
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
The management software provides two main functions:
– UPS management and control: UPS Management Software;
– UPS supervision (monitoring and remote control): RCCMD, UNMS.
UPS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Free download from www.ups.legrand.com.
It comprises a group of applications that permanently monitor UPS operation
and protect the operating systems of the computers powered by the UPS itself.
The client/server structure makes it extremely flexible, efficient, simple to
use and “light” when it comes to required system resources.
Compatible Windows 2000 and more recent, Linux (64 bit) and Mac.
The upgrades can be downloaded from the website
www.ups.legrand.com. UPS Management
UPS Management Software includes the following main module:
UPSMAN:
Server module for UPS management through the RS232 link.
This module can control numerous events (power failure, overload, bypass,
internal faults, etc..) and is able to carry out lots of actions for each one
(data registration in the log file, transmission of pop- up messages, e-mail
transmission, program execution, local and remote shutdown, etc…), also at
different times.
SUPERVISION SOFTWARE
(MONITORING AND CONTROL)
RCCMD
This software enables a computer to receive and execute, via the TCP/IP
protocol, the following remote commands transmitted by the UPS management
systems:
– Shutdown of the operating system;
– Display of pop-up messages;
– Execution of customized script (.COM, .EXE, .BAT, .CMD) with the relative
options.
All the commands received are recorded in a log file.
Execution of these commands depends on an authorization control: the commands
are only accepted if the UPS that transmitted them is part of an authorization
list.
A “redundancy” list can be created, i.e. a command will only be executed if it
has been transmitted by several UPS (e.g. to shutdown computers with redundant
powering on two or more UPS).
The software is compatible with 99% of the operating systems currently
available on the market (including virtualization systems like VMware) and is
also available for different types of architecture (e.g. Intel, PowerPC, Alpha
processors).
Compatible with: UPS Management Software, CS141 network interface (all
models).
UNMS
UNMS (UPS Network Management System) is a WEB based application that can
continuously monitor the status of all the UPS installed in one or more
locations by means of the UPS management systems (network interface, UPS
Management system, SNMP protocol V2) and the TCP/IP protocol.
All the alarm signals generated by the various UPS are received by the
monitoring station.
That allows to achieve an immediate and thorough diagnosis of the problem and
allow the technical assistance service to act urgently if needed.
The operating status of each UPS is represented by a traffic light icon. In
case of anomaly, the icon of the UPS in the alarm status changes colour,
depending on the seriousness of the fault.
The control program sends pop-up messages, e-mail and runs customized
programs. The monitoring function of the UPS concerned can be accessed with an
Internet browser and a simple click on the mouse.
The SNMP protocol’s support allows this application to be used with different
brands of UPS, as long as they are compatible with the MIB RFC 1628
specifications.
The system also allows the graphic interface to be customized, memorizing of
all alarms received in a database for research purposes and can display graphs
showing the trend of the main operating parameters of the UPS.
The basic version is free of charge and it allows to manage up to 25 UPS at
the same time.
UNMS is available for Windows 7 and and more recent.
COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES
The communication accessories can be classified in:
– Network interface (Standard, Professional and Industrial)
– Sensors for environmental and mechanical monitoring
NETWORK INTERFACES
They are special network devices designed to autonomously manage UPS.
External software is not required: a 32-bit processor resides in the board
along with an operating system of the “UNIX Embedded” type which is able to
continuously monitor the operation of the UPS, handle lots of events (power
failure, overload, bypass, faults,…).
The network interfaces are available in external and internal version. The
internal version can be installed in a dedicated slot inside the UPS.
The Professional and Industrial versions have programmable digital contacts
and additional RS232 / RS485 communication ports. All CS141 network interfaces
include an RCCMD license for executing commands on additional PC.
The firmware can be upgraded using specific software package available for
free at www.ups.legrand.com.
Main functions :
– Event log with date and time;
– Memorizing the trend of the main operating data, complete with date and
time;
– E-mail transmission;
– Accomplishment of scheduled actions;
– Displaying pop-up messages, shutdown and customized commands on remote
computers;
– Transmission of SNMP trap messages;
– Turning the UPS off and on;
– Transmitting Wake On LAN (WOL)” signals;
– Compatible with SNMP protocol and the main types of operating software (HP
Open View, IBM Tivoli, etc…);
– Data and configuration display via the Internet browser (Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox, Opera, etc…) or Telnet;
– 10/100Mbit Base-T Ethernet link (half-duplex and fullduplex) with self-
recognition function;
– DHCP Function.
SENSORS
The range consists of two different types of sensors, according to the type of
connection to the UPS.
Some sensors are available for the direct connection to the CS141 network
interfaces while others must be connected to the SENSOR MANAGER II.
The available types of sensors are:
FOR NETWORK INTERFACE
– temperature sensor
– temperature and humidity sensor
FOR SENSOR MANAGER II
– temperature sensor
– temperature and humidity sensor
– reed switch and magnet sensor
– flashing illuminated signal.
The Sensor Manager II is a device that allows the connection of several types
of sensors to the UPS. It is able to manage up to 8 analog inputs, 4 digital
inputs and 4 digital outputs.
Thanks to the configuration functions “Scale” and “Off set “it can be used
with any analog setup.
UPS MANAGEMENT TYPES
LOCAL PROTECTION
To protect a single computer (server or workstation) and its relative
peripherals, it is enough to use an RS232 or USB connection and install the
operating software in the system that must be protected.
If the computer is linked to an IP network, it is possible to receive alarm
signals from the UPS as pop-up and e-mail messages, while the operating data
can be graphically displayed via specific monitoring programs.
The advantage of this type of management is the low cost of the
implementation, but the UPS must be positioned near the system to be
protected.
Available products for this type of system:
– UPS Management Software (free download on
www.ups.legrand.com)
EXTENSION OF THE LOCAL PROTECTION
In case of several computers to manage, the previously described solution can
be used with a special software “agent” installed on the other computers.
This special software will then receive and run the commands transmitted by
the computer interfaced with the UPS.
Here again, the implementation costs are very low, but the management system
is completely inhibited when the computer interfaced with the UPS is shutdown
(fault, maintenance, upgrading, etc…). If this happens, it will no longer be
able to receive the alarm signals and will endanger the remaining computers.
UPS MANAGEMENT TYPES
IP NETWORK INTEGRATION
For this type of installation, the UPS must be connected to a special network
interface on which the management software was installed. The network board is
then connected to the IP network. Since the UPS is directly linked to the UPS
network, its management
system can send e-mail and pop-up messages, shutdown and restart the computers
s again. Protection for the various computers is guaranteed by equipping them
with agent software that receives commands from the network interface of the
UPS. There are lots of advantages with this solution:
– The UPS can even be installed at a distance from the systems it must
protect;
– The entire management no longer depends on one single computer, effectively
guaranteeing that all the devices connected are protected;
– The data can be displayed via any WEB browser without need of dedicated
software.
Products for this type of system:
– any CS141 network interface + n.1 RCCMD licence
– CS101 network interface
MANAGEMENT OF SEVERAL UPS
This solution requires a software application that continuously monitors a
high number of UPS installed either locally or at remote locations.
All the alarms generated by the UPS through their respective management
systems are received, via the IP network, by this application, which memorizes
them in a database and transmits a series of e-mail and pop-up messages to the
operators. They are able to identify rapidly the UPS that generated the alarm
(via a web browser) and to make a complete and efficient diagnosis.
A Bank is a typical example of how this application can be used:
– Each branch has a UPS monitored by one of the previously described
management systems, which controls and protects the local network;
– The various different local networks are linked to each other permanently;
– The monitoring station that continously controls all the UPS is installed in
the headquarters.
The advantage of this solution is the standard monitoring system which allows
to manage UPS without having to know their IP address.
When monitoring with UNMS software, each UPS must be interfaced with:
– UPS Management Software
– Any network interface that supports the SNMP protocol
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
There are applications which require both UPS and environmental monitoring.
CS141 / CS141 SK network interface allow to monitor temperature and humidity
using special sensors.
Within environmental monitoring is also possible to set tres hold values and
program relevant job to execute as: sending e-mail, popup message, remote
computer command, shutdown, etc.
For installations with more than one sensor, the Sensor Manager, installed
between the network interface and the different sensors, allows connection of
up to 8 units.
MONITORING OF ONE SINGLE SENSOR
Available products for this type of system:
– Professional network interface
– Sensor Cat. No 3 108 97 or 3 108 98
MONITORING OF SEVERAL SENSORS
Available products for this type of system:
– professional network interfaces
– Sensor manager II Cat. No 3 108 99
– Sensor Cat. No 3 109 00
– Sensor Cat. No 3 109 01
– “custom” sensor
Accessories
Management software
Pack| Cat. Nos| Software
Description
---|---|---
1| free download| UPS Management Software
Set of applications for real-time control of the operation of the UPS and to
ensure the integrity of the systems on the computers supplied by this UPS.
Requires the addition of an agent for executing commands on remote computers
(RCCMD).
1| free download| RCCMD
Software enabling a computer to receive and execute, using the TCP/IP
protocol, all the remote commands sent by the management systems of the UPS.
An RCCMD licence is necessary for each computer to be controlled.
1| free download| UNMS
“WEB based” application capable of real-time supervision of the status of all
UPS, via the management systems of the UPS and the TCP/IP protocol.
1| 3 108 92| UNMS
UNMS licence for 50 UPS
1| 3 108 93| UNMS
UNMS licence for 150 UPS
Examples of types of management and communication that can be created with
software and hardware.
Local protection
Protects one station only (PC or server) and must be installed at a distance
of less than 12 metres (RS232) or 5 metres (USB)
Extended local protection
Protects multiple stations (PC or server) but all must be dependent on the
COMPUTER that controls the UPS.
Protection via TCP/IP network
Enables control of all the stations that can communicate with the network
interface. The management of the system can be supervised by all licensed
users.
Centralized protection
Using the UNMS supervision software, it is possible to control all the UPS
connected to a TCP/IP network via any network interface that supports SNMP v1
or v2 protocols.
Network interfaces
| Pack | Cat. Nos | Network interface CS141 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network interfaces for UPS management do not require external software; |
in fact, they are equipped with their own proprietary operating system which
is able to continuously control the UPS operations and handle multiple events
(power failure, overload, bypass, anomaly, etc.) and consequently to carry out
a series of actions, such as, for instance:
– Saving of event logs complete with date and time
– Saving of main operating data trends complete with date and time
– Sending of emails
– Performance of scheduled actions
– Display of pop-up messages, shutdown operations and custom commands on
remote computers (it is necessary that the RCCMD software agent is installed
on these computers)
– Switching ON and OFF the UPS
– Sending of “Wake on LAN (WOL) ” signals
– SNMP protocol support
– Sending of SNMP trap messages
– Data display and configuration via internet browser
– Firmware downloadable free of charge from the Internet
– 10/100Mbit Base-T Ethernet connection (half-duplex and full-duplex) with
self-recognition function
– DHCP function
– No. 1 RCCMD license included Available in both internal and external
versions, the internal version is housed in a dedicated UPS slot. The
professional versions have an additional RS232 communication port.
The industrial versions have an additional RS485 communication port.
1| 3 109 30| CS141 SK
Professional network interface, internal version (slot)
1| 3 109 31| CS141B SK
Standard network interface, internal version (slot)
1| 3 109 32| CS141
Professional network interface, external version
1| 3 109 33| CS141B
Standard network interface, external version
1| 3 109 34| CS141M
Industrial network interface, external version
1| 3 109 35| CS141M SK
Industrial network interface, internal version (slot)
1| 3 109 38| CS101 Network interface
CS101
Network interface internal version (slot) compatible with Daker DK, Daker DK
Plus, Keor S, Keor LP, Keor Line RT, Keor T, Keor T Evo
CS141 Characteristics
| Model | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| CS141B | X | |
| CS141B SK | X | |
| CS141 | X | X |
| CS141 SK | X | X |
| CS141M | X | X* |
| CS141M SK | X | X* |
- Only Modbus over RS 485
Sensors and other accessories
| Pack | Cat. Nos. | Sensors Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 108 97 | SM_T_COM |
Temperature sensor for direct connection to the COM2 port on the CS141 and
CS141 SK interfaces.
Cannot be used with Sensor Manager II.
1| 3 108 98| SM_T_H_COM
Combined temperature and humidity sensor for direct connection to the COM2
port on the CS141 and CS141 SK interfaces.
Cannot be used with Sensor Manager II.
1| 3 108 99| Sensor Manager II
Manager for sensors: connects to the COM2 port on the CS141 and CS141 SK
interfaces and manages up to 8 analogue inputs, 4 digital inputs and 4 digital
outputs.
The configuration is managed directly by the CS141 interfaces (PROFESSIONAL
version), described previously.
The “Scale Divisor” and “Off set” configuration functions enable Sensor
Manager to be used with any analogue device (see characteristics).
It includes 1 “SM_T” temperature sensor
1| 3 109 00| SM_T
Temperature sensor that can only be used with Sensor Manager II.
It enables another “SM_T” sensor to be connected using a special connector.
1| 3 109 01| SM_T_H
Combined temperature and humidity sensor that can.
Only compatible with Sensor Manager II.
1| 3 109 02| Door sensor
This consists of a reed switch and a magnet.
Only compatible with Sensor Manager II.
1| 3 109 03| SM_flash
Flashing illuminated signal.
Only compatible with Sensor Manager II.
(*) Not supplied by Legrand
Sensor Manager II technical characteristics
| Supply voltage (VDC) | 9 — 24 |
|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 0 — 65 |
| Non-condensing humidity (%) | 10 — 80 |
| Analogue inputs (V) | 0 — 10 |
| Digital inputs (V) | 9 — 24 |
| 10 mA digital outputs (V) | 9 — 24 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) (mm) | 70 x 130 x 30 |
Sensor technical characteristics
| 3 108 97| 3 108 98| 3 109 00| 3 109 01
---|---|---|---|---
Temperature range °C| -25 to +100| -25 to +100| 0 to +100| 0 to +100
Relative humidity ± 5% (%)| | 0 to 100| | 0 to 100
Connection cable
included (m)| 1.8| 1.8| 5| 5
Dimensions
H x W x D (mm)| 27 x 70 x 70
- Direct from the network interface
** Direct from Sensor Manager
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