Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor Installation Guide

June 17, 2024
Schneider Electric

NetBotz Room Monitor 755
Installation and Quick Start

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor

NBWL0755
990-6171A-001
Release date: 11/2019

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Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with it before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following safety messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of this symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety message indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages with this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

CAUTION
CAUTION
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. The safety alert symbol shall not be used with this type of safety message.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Please Note

Electrical equipment should only be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by APC by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation, and operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

Safety Information for the Room Monitor 755

DANGER

HAZARD OF SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

  • The device must be installed and operated by a skilled person in a controlled location.
  • All electrical work must be performed by qualified personnel.
  • Turn off all power supplying the equipment before working on the equipment.
  • Practice Lockout/Tagout procedures.
  • Do not wear jewelry when working on electrical equipment.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
FALLING EQUIPMENT HAZARD

Do not create a hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading. For example, do not use the unit as a shelf.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

General Information

The APC by Schneider Electric NetBotz Room Monitor 755 functions as the central hardware appliance for a NetBotz security and environmental monitoring system. The appliance includes the following features:

  • Multiple ports for connecting APC and third-party sensors and devices.
  • Ports that provide power to or allow control over other devices.
  • The ability to add sensor pods to increase monitored space.

The NetBotz® Room Monitor 755 Installation and Quick Configuration Manual describes how to install a NetBotz Room Monitor 755, connect devices to the appliance, and configure network settings. After performing the configuration procedures in this manual, you can access your system through a Web User Interface (UI) or Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST API), perform additional configuration tasks, and begin monitoring the environment.

NOTICE
The equipment contains, and the software enables, visual recording capabilities, the improper use of which may subject you to civil and criminal penalties. Applicable laws regarding the use of such capabilities vary between jurisdictions and may require, among other things, express written consent from recorded subjects. You are solely responsible for insuring strict compliance with such laws and for strict adherence to any/all rights of privacy and personalty. Use of this software for illegal surveillance or monitoring shall be deemed unauthorized use in violation of the end user software agreement and result in the immediate termination of your license rights thereunder.

Additional Options
The following sensors and devices are compatible with the Room Monitor 755. For more information about any of these options, contact your APC by Schneider Electric representative or the distributor from whom you purchased your product.

  • NetBotz Rack Sensor Pod 150 (NBPD0150)
  • NetBotz Room Sensor Pod 155 (NBPD0155)
  • NetBotz Camera Pod 165 (NBPD0165)
  • NetBotz Rack Access Pod 170 (NBPD0171, NBPD0172)
  • Temperature Sensor (AP9335T)
  • Temperature/Humidity Sensor (AP9335TH)
  • Temperature/Humidity Sensor with Digital Display (AP9520TH)
  • NetBotz Spot Fluid Sensor (NBES0301)
  • NetBotz Door Switch Sensor for Rooms or Third Party Racks (NBES0302)
  • NetBotz Door Switch Sensor for APC by Schneider Electric Racks (NBES0303)
  • NetBotz Dry Contact Cable (NBES0304)
  • NetBotz 0-5 V Sensor Cable (NBES0305)
  • NetBotz Vibration Sensor (NBES0306)
  • NetBotz Smoke Sensor (NBES0307)
  • NetBotz Rope Leak Sensor (NBES0308)
  • NetBotz Rope Leak Extension (NBES0309)
  • NetBotz USB Coordinator & Router (NBWC100U)
  • NetBotz Wireless Temperature Sensor (NBWS100T and NBWS100H)

Updates and Related Documents
You can find updates to this document, the User Guide, and the Release Notes on the applicable product page of the APC by Schneider Electric website, www.apc.com.

Inventory
Room Monitor 755

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - Room Monitor
755

Item Description Quantity
1 Room Monitor 755 1
2 Mounting plate 1
3 Phillips-head screw, #8 X 1 1/2 in 4
4 Wall anchor, #8 X 1 3/8 in 4
5 Mounting bracket 1
6 TORX T30 / #2 Phillips head wrench 1
7 USB-A to Micro USB-B cable, 2 m (6 ft) 1
8 9-position terminal block plug 1
9 3-position terminal block plug 2
10 2-position terminal block plug 2

Camera Pod 165

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - Camera Pod
165

Item Description Quantity
1 Camera Pod 165 (NBPD0165) 1
2 Rubber bracket cover (used only for the Camera Pod 165, not the Room
Monitor 755) 1
3 T-bar mounting plate (used only for the Camera Pod 165, not the Room
Monitor 755) 1
4 Set screw (not used) 1
5 Hex wrench (not used) 1
6 Ball-joint adjuster arm 2
7 Extender arm 2
8 Mounting plate (used only for the Camera Pod 165, not the Room Monitor
755) 1

Physical Description

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - Physical
Description

Item Description
 1. Light-emitting Diodes (LEDs) Top (green): On = power on. Off = power off. Middle (yellow): Reserved for future use.

Bottom (red): Flashing red = at least one Critical or Warning alarm is active. Off = no alarms, or the appliance is off.
2. Front LED Display| Displays readings from connected sensors. Flashes when Warning or Critical alarms are active.
 3. RJ-45 Coupler| Connection for included Camera Pod 165 unit. See Installation, page 13.
4. Universal Sensor ports| Used to connect APC by Schneider Electric sensors, third-party dry contact sensors, and standard third-party 0–5 V sensors. See Connect Sensors and Devices, page 16 for connection requirements.
5. Leak Rope port| Used to connect a Leak Rope sensor (NBES0308).
6.| Voltage output| Provides 12 VDC or 24 VDC (75 mA) to one connected device.
Relay outputs| Used for connecting relay-controlled external devices.
7. USB port| Reserved for future use.
8. USB port for Wireless Coordinator (NBWC100U)| A Wireless Coordinator & Router (NBWC100U) can be connected here to communicate with the wireless sensor network.
9. Console port| Provides a serial connection to the appliance.
10. A-Link port| Used to cascade NetBotz sensor pods, rack access pods, and temperature and humidity sensors with digital displays. Provide communications and power to the connected devices over standard CAT-5 cabling with straight- through wiring. For details, see Cascade Sensors and Pods from A-Link Ports, page 17.
11. Private LAN| Provides a 10/100/100 connection to a Local Area Network (LAN). Status and Link LEDs indicate network traffic (see Status LED, page 12 and Link (10/100/1000) LED, page 12 ).
12. Public LAN| Input power connection and public LAN connection. Use Shielded CAT-5 cables. See Power and Network Connections, page 15 for power source requirements. Status and Link LEDs indicate network traffic (see Status LED, page 12 and Link (10/100/1000) LED, page 12 ).

Status LED
The LED on the right side of any network port indicates the status of the appliance.

Condition Description
Off One of the following situations exists:

• The appliance is not receiving input power.
• The appliance is not operating properly. It may need to be repaired or replaced. Contact Customer Support at www.apc.com/support.
Solid green| The appliance has valid TCP/IP settings.
Solid amber| A hardware issue has been detected. Contact customer support.
Blinking green| The appliance does not have valid TCP/IP settings.
Blinking amber| The appliance is making a boot request.
Alternately flashing green and amber| If the LED is flashing rapidly, the appliance is starting up.
If the LED is flashing slowly, the appliance is waiting for a DHCP server to assign valid TCP/IP settings.(See Establish Network Settings, page 20 for more information.)

Link (10/100/1000) LED
The LED on the left of any network port indicates the network speed.

Condition Description
Off One or more of the following situations exist:

• The appliance is not receiving input power.
• The cable that connects the appliance to the network is disconnected or not functioning properly.
• The appliance is turned off or not operating correctly. It may need to be repaired or replaced. Contact Customer Support at www.apc.com/support.
Solid green| The appliance is connected to a network operating at 1000 Megabits (Mb)/1Gigabit (Gb) per second.
Solid orange| The appliance is connected to a network operating at 10 Mb or 100 Mb per second.
Blinking green| The appliance is receiving or transmitting data packets at 1 Gb per second.
Blinking orange| The appliance is receiving or transmitting data packets at 10 Mb or 100 Mb per second.

Care and Disposal
To clean the Room Monitor 755, gently wipe its surfaces with a clean, dry cloth.
NetBotz appliances contain non-replaceable, lithium coin-cell batteries. Do not attempt to replace the battery. Consider the battery when disposing of the appliance.

Installation

Install the Camera Pod 165, then mount the appliance to a wall or rack.

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - Install the
Camera

NOTE: Only mount the appliance right-side-up. Do not mount the appliance upside-down or sideways.

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - Only
mount

Wall Mount
Use the provided screws and wall anchors.
Drill 6.4 mm (1/4 in) holes for the wall anchors. Do not overtighten the screws.
It is recommended that you fasten at least two (2) anchors to a wall stud.
For anchors in wall studs, drill the holes 38 mm (1-1/2 in) deep.

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - Wall
Mount

Rack Mount
Drill 4 mm (0.16 in) pilot holes for the #8 X 1 1/2 in Phillips-head screws (provided).

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - Rack
Mount

Power and Network Connections

NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE RISK
Before you apply power to the unit, check the specifications to avoid overloading the circuit. Use shielded cables to connect your appliance to a properly grounded power source.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

NOTICE
If your PoE power source does not provide isolated power, the appliance may restart after the console cable is disconnected.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
Using shielded, CAT-5 cables, connect the appliance to a Type 2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector or another Type 2 PoE device. Ensure your PoE injector or device can provide isolated power to the appliance.
Type 2 PoE injector connection

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - PoE injector
connection

Type 2 PoE-enabled device connection

Schneider Electric NBWL0755 APC Net Botz Room Monitor - PoE-enabled device
connection

Connect Sensors and Devices
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE RISK
Only connect approved devices to the appropriate ports as directed in this manual.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
The following sensors and devices connect to specific ports:

Sensor/Device Port/connection requirements

Door switch sensors
•  NBES0302
• NBES0303| Universal sensor ports
Downstream devices
• Camera Pod 165 (NBPD0165)
• Rack PDU with Network Management Card 2 (NMC2)
• UPS with NMC2| Private LAN port. (See Connect Downstream Devices, page 27 )
Rack Access Pods
• NBPD0171
• NBPD0172| A-Link ports (See Cascade Sensors and Pods from A-Link Ports, page 17. See the User Guide on www.apc.com for instructions to configure rack access.)
Sensor Pods
•  Sensor Pod150 (NBPD0150)
• Sensor Pod 155 (NBPD0155)| A-Link ports (See Cascade Sensors and Pods from A-Link Ports, page 17.)
Temperature sensors
• Temperature/Humidity Sensor with Display (AP9520TH)
• Temperature Sensor (AP9335T)
• Temperature/Humidity Sensor (AP9335TH)| A-Link ports (See Cascade Sensors and Pods from A-Link Ports, page 17.) Universal sensor ports
Other NetBotz Sensors
• Vibration Sensor (NBES0306)
• Smoke Sensor (NBES0307)
• Spot Fluid Sensor (NBES0301)
• 0–5 V Sensor Cable (NBES0305)
• Dry Contact Cable (NBES0304)| Universal sensor ports
Third-party 0–5 V sensors| Standard third-party 0–5 V sensors require the NetBotz 0–5 V Sensor Cable (NBES0305). To connect a sensor to the cable, follow the instructions provided with the sensor and the instructions provided with the cable.
Third-party dry contact sensors| Third-party dry contact sensors require the NetBotz Dry Contact Cable (NBES0304). To connect a sensor to the cable, follow the instructions provided with the sensor and the instructions provided with the cable.
NOTEs:
1. You can also connect sensors to the universal sensor ports on a Sensor Pod 150 or 155.
2.  If a sensor cable is not long enough, use an RJ-45 coupling (provided with some sensors) and standard CAT-5 cabling to extend the cable up to 15 m (50 ft) for a Temperature/Humidity Sensor (AP9335TH) or a Temperature Sensor (AP9335T), and up to 30.5 m (100 ft) for all other supported sensors.

Cascade Sensors and Pods from A-Link Ports
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE RISK

  • Do not use crossover cables.
  • Do not cascade appliances. Use one appliance per system.
  • Do not connect A-Link devices to an Ethernet bus.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

A-Link is an APC by Schneider Electric proprietary Controller Area Network (CAN) bus. Devices compatible with A-Link are not Ethernet devices and cannot coexist on an Ethernet bus with other networking devices, such as hubs and switches.
Before performing this procedure, follow the installation instructions provided with the devices you plan to cascade. You can cascade any or all of the following:

  • A combined total of four (4) NetBotz Rack Sensor Pod 150 (NBPD0150) units and NetBotz Room Sensor Pod 155 (NBPD0155) units. You can add up to 12 sensor pods by connecting a supplemental power supply (AP9505i) to every fourth pod.
  • A combined total of twelve (12) Temperature Sensors with Digital Display (AP9520T) and Temperature/Humidity Sensors with Digital Display (AP9520TH).
  • One (1) rack access pod (NBPD0171, NBPD0172) with one supplemental power supply (AP9505i) attached.

To connect sensors and sensor pods to A-Link ports,

  1. Connect sensors and sensor pods to the appliance as shown.
    • Connect to in and out ports as shown.
    • The combined length of all A-Link cables (1) must not exceed 1000 m (3,280 ft).
    • Use CAT-5 (or equivalent) Ethernet patch cables (2).

  2. Plug an A-Link terminator (3) into the unused A-Link port.

  3. Connect supplemental power supplies (AP9505i) to the 24 VDC Inputs on your devices as required.
    NOTE: The first time a sensor pod receives power, it obtains a unique identification address for communication over the A-Link bus. To avoid communication problems, complete steps 1 and 2 before you connect a supplemental power supply.

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sensors

The Wireless Sensor Network
The wireless sensor network is made of a host appliance, a coordinator, routers, and end devices.

  • The host appliance (your NetBotz Rack Monitor or Room Monitor) collects data from the wireless sensor network and generates alerts based on sensor readings.

  • The coordinator is connected directly to the host appliance via USB. It reports data from the sensors on the network and provides available firmware updates to the wireless network. Each wireless sensor network must have only one coordinator, which is connected to a dedicated USB Type A port on the appliance.

  • Routers extend the range of the wireless sensor network. Routers pass information between themselves and the coordinator, and between the coordinator and end devices. Each router is powered by an AC-USB adapter, not directly connected to the host appliance.
    Routers are optional. In a data center environment where obstructions are common, routers are recommended if sensors are more than 15 m (50 ft) from the coordinator.

  • End devices monitor attached and internal sensors and send data back to the host appliance. End devices are powered by batteries, and are not connected to the host appliance.

Devices on the Wireless Sensor Network

NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE RISK
Only the devices listed here are compatible with the NetBotz wireless sensor network. Other devices may not function and may damage the appliance or other wireless devices.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Device Network Role
USB Coordinator & Router (NBWC100U) Coordinator when connected to the

appliance USB port Router when connected wirelessly and powered by an AC-USB adaptor
Wireless Temperature Sensor (NBWS100T)| End device
Wireless Temperature/Humidity Sensor (NBWS100H)| End device

NOTE: Wireless devices have a range of up to 30.5 m (100 ft), line of sight. In a data center environment where obstructions are common, a range of 15 m (50 ft) is typical for any wireless device.

Connect the Wireless Sensor Network
The order in which you configure your wireless sensor network and apply power to your wireless devices is important:

  1. Select the coordinator and routers. Note the extended address of the coordinator.
    If necessary, choose one or more USB Coordinator & Routers to become routers.

  2. Choose the locations for the routers and end devices. Do not turn on the routers or end devices at this time.

  3. Connect the Coordinator to the designated USB port on the NetBotz appliance.

  4. Use an AC-USB adapter to apply power to each router. Routers are not directly connected to the NetBotz appliance.

  5. Turn on the end devices after the coordinator and routers. This helps to preserve battery life.

  6. Add end devices (wireless sensors) to the wireless sensor network. See Add Sensors to the Wireless Sensor Network, page 26 for instructions.

Initial Configuration

Establish Network Settings
You must configure the following TCP/IP settings before the appliance can operate on a network:

  • IP address of the appliance
  • Subnet mask
  • Default gateway
  • At least one IP address for a Domain Name System (DNS) server

By default, your appliance uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to configure network settings. When you apply power to the appliance, it automatically attempts to contact a DHCP server.
You can use a computer to view the DHCP settings or configure the network settings manually. If needed, you can also view or configure network settings with a terminal emulator.

Use Your Computer to Establish Network Settings

  1. Use the Public LAN port to connect your appliance to the network.

  2. Ensure your computer is set to obtain network settings via DHCP. Connect a network cable from your computer to a Private LAN port on the appliance. Wait about five (5) minutes for the computer to establish a working Ethernet connection through the appliance.
    NOTE: Some computers are configured to prevent simultaneous connections to Ethernet and Wi-Fi, so you may need to disable Wi-Fi before connecting to the appliance.

  3. For Windows® or Linux® systems, open a command prompt to view the default gateway, then enter the default gateway in your Web browser’s URL address bar.

The following commands allow you to view the default gateway:

  • Windows: ipconfig
  • Linux: route -n

For Macintosh® systems, open the network preferences for your Ethernet connection. Enter the Router address in your Web browser’s URL address bar.
The default gateway or router address takes you to the appliance Web UI.
NOTE: You may receive a message that the Web page is not secure. This is normal, and you can continue to the Web UI. See Access the Web User Interface (Web UI), page 23 for more information.

4. Use the default user name and password (both are superuser) to log on to the appliance, and change the password when prompted. It is recommended that you use a strong password that complies with your company’s password requirements.
5. Go to Settings > System > Network to view or configure the network settings for your appliance.

Setting Description
Static Select Static to manually configure your Network settings.

This setting assigns a static IP address to the appliance.
DHCP| Use a DHCP server to configure network settings automatically. This setting assigns a dynamic IP address to the appliance.
Hostname| The host name of the appliance.
TCP/IP|
IP Address| The IP address of the appliance. Use the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
Subnet Mask| The subnet mask of the appliance.
Gateway| The IP address of the default gateway.
DNS|
Primary| The IP address of the primary DNS server
Secondary| The IP address of the secondary DNS server
Tertiary| The IP address of the tertiary DNS server

Click Apply to save your changes.

6. Test the IP connection of the appliance: Close the Web UI and disconnect your computer from the appliance. Start your Web browser and type the IP address of the appliance into the URL address bar. Press Enter. If the appliance is online and properly configured, the Web UI displays in the browser window.

Use a Terminal Emulator to Establish Network Settings

  1. Connect a USB-A to Micro USB-B cable to the Console Port on the NetBotz appliance and a USB port on your computer.

  2. Use a PoE-ready ethernet cable to connect the appliance to power.
    The green Power LED illuminates. The appliance can take up to two (2) minutes to initialize, depending on configuration settings.

  3. Open a serial connection on your terminal emulator using port settings 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

  4. Press Enter, repeatedly if necessary, to display the User Name prompt. If you are unable to display the User Name prompt, verify the following:
    • The serial port is not in use by another application.
    • The terminal settings are correct as specified in step 3.
    • The correct cable is being used as specified in step 2.
    • The Silicon Labs CP210x driver is installed on your computer. (You can find the driver on www.silabs.com.)

  5. Log on with the Root account user name (root) and password (you set the password on first use).

  6. Configure your appliance to use network settings assigned by a DHCP server, or provide an IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and at least one IP address for a DNS server.

  7. Save your configuration settings, and close the terminal emulator.

  8. Test the IP connection of the appliance: start your Web browser and type the IP address of the appliance into the URL address bar. Press Enter. If the appliance is online and properly configured, the Web UI displays in the browser window.
    NOTE: You may receive a message that the Web page is not secure. This is normal, and you can continue to the Web UI. See Access the Web User Interface (Web UI), page 23 for more information.

Access the Appliance
After the network settings are configured, you can access the appliance through the Web UI and REST API. The Web UI provides a real-time overview of alerts and device details, including sensor readings and images captured by cameras. The REST API allows you to interact with the appliance via JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) requests. See the User Guide on www.apc.com for detailed instructions on using the Web UI and REST API.
NOTE: The Web UI and REST API take about six minutes to become available after start-up.

Access the Web User Interface (Web UI)
After the network settings are configured, you can access the appliance through the Web UI. The Web UI provides a real-time overview of alerts and device details, including sensor readings and images captured by cameras. You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer®(IE) 11 or the latest version of Google Chrome®or Mozilla Firefox® on Windows® 7 and 10 operating systems to access the appliance through its Web UI. Other commonly available browsers and operating systems may work but have not been fully tested.

NOTE: Camera streaming is not supported in IE 11.

  1. Enter the host name or IP address of the appliance in the Web browser’s URL address bar. (If you used DHCP to automatically obtain the IP address of the appliance, you can use your computer or a terminal emulator to view your current IP address. Follow steps 1-4 of Use Your Computer to Establish Network Settings, page 20 or 1–5 of Use a Terminal Emulator to Establish Network Settings, page 22.) You may receive a message that the Web page is not secure.
    This is normal when using a self-signed certificate (the default), and you can continue to the Web UI.
    NOTE: Your appliance comes with a self-signed certificate installed.
    Browsers generate a security warning because they do not recognize the authority who signed the certificate. You can prevent the warning message by installing a certificate signed by a Certificate Authority (CA) the Web browser recognizes (see the User Guide on www.apc.com for more information). You can also direct the browser to accept the certificate to prevent the warning.

  2. Use your user name and case-sensitive password to log on. The default user name and password for the Super User are both superuser. The Super User must define the user name and password for Administrators.
    Both the Super User and Administrators must change their passwords at first log on. Use strong passwords that comply with your company’s password requirements.

REST API
To access the online REST API documentation, log on to the Web UI, then open a new tab and enter your_appliance_IP_address/docs/rest in the URL address bar.
To access the REST API, enter your_appliance_IP_address/rest.
For more information about the REST API, see the User Guide on www.apc.com.

Types of User Accounts

The appliance has three types of user accounts:

  • Use the Super User account to log on to the Web UI after initial configuration.
    The super user can create, edit, or delete administrators.
    The default user name and password for this account are both superuser.
    The Super User is required to change the Super User password the first time they log on.

  • Administrators (admins) are required to change their passwords when they first log on to the appliance. Admins can not create or edit other accounts.

  • Use the Root account for procedures that require using the Console Port, e.g., using a terminal emulator to specify network settings. You set the default password the first time you log on. You cannot change the default user name (root).

Reset a Lost Super User Password

  1. Connect to the appliance with SSH or through the console port on your computer.
    Log on with the root account user name and password, then press Shift + x
    Enter within five (5) seconds of logging on.

  2. Navigate to /netbotz_app and enter the following command:
    ./restart.sh stop startApp startClubber resetsupwd
    The application restarts.

  3. Log on to the appliance as the Super User (both the user name and password are superuser).

  4. Change the default password.

Reset a Lost Root Account Password

  1. Connect a USB-A to Micro USB-B cable to the Console Port on the NetBotz appliance and a USB port on your computer.Open a serial connection on your terminal emulator using port settings 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

  2. Disconnect and reconnect power to the appliance. Immediately press any key on your computer. If you do not press a key within five seconds after you connect power to the appliance, the appliance will restart normally.
    You will see the following prompt: SNARC_SOCA9_BESTLA_2G#.

  3. Enter the following three commands: env set resetpwd true env save boot Wait for the system to restart.

  4. Log on as the Root user. When prompted, reset the Root account password.

  5. Disconnect and reconnect power to the appliance. Immediately press any key on your computer. If you do not press a key within five (5) seconds after you connect power to the appliance, the appliance will restart normally.

  6. Enter the following three commands: env set resetpwd env save boot Wait for the system to restart. Log on as the Root user.
    NOTE: If you do not complete steps 5 and 6, you will be required to reset the Root password every time you access the console after the appliance restarts.

Reset to Defaults
This procedure reboots the appliance and resets all system settings (including passwords) to factory defaults.
NOTE: This procedure causes the appliance IP address to be reset. In some cases, you may lose access to the appliance and may need to use a local connection to reset or rediscover the IP address.

  1. Log into the Web UI as the Super User.

  2. Open a new browser page, type <your appliance’s IP address>/rest/appliance/resetconfig in the URL address bar, then press Enter.
    Example: 10.218.123.234/rest/appliance/resetconfig
    The appliance takes about six (6) minutes to restart completely. Until the restart is complete, the Web UI is not available.

  3. If needed, see Use Your Computer to Establish Network Settings, page 20 or Use a Terminal Emulator to Establish Network Settings, page 22 for instructions to discover or change the IP address.

Add Sensors to the Wireless Sensor Network
Follow the instructions to Connect the Wireless Sensor Network, page 19. Then, in the Wireless tab, click ADD, and select one of the following.
Add Detected Sensors

  1. Select any automatically detected device, or use the Search field to find the MAC address for a specific end device. You can enter a name for any selected sensor in the Name field.
  2. Click ADD to add all selected sensors to the wireless sensor network, or click CANCEL to close the window.

Add Sensors Manually

  1. Click Choose File to navigate to a CSV file saved on your computer, or type the MAC address of the device in the MAC Address field. You can enter a name for any selected sensor in the Name field. If you do not give the sensor a name, its MAC address is used as the name.
    NOTE: The CSV format for each sensor should be MAC address, optional name.

  2. Select Add another to add more than one sensor, or click Remove to remove a sensor from the list. You can enter the name or MAC address of a specific sensor in the Search field to highlight it.

  3. Click ADD to add all listed sensors to the wireless sensor network, or click CANCEL to close the window.
    NOTE: Wireless devices show as Disconnected until they establish communication with the appliance.

Connect Downstream Devices
Compatible downstream devices include APC by Schneider Electric Rack Power Distribution Units (RPDUs) with Network Management Cards (NMC2), Smart UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) units, or NetBotz Camera Pod 165 units. Other ONVIF cameras may work but have not been tested.
To connect downstream devices, go to Settings > System > Device Credentials, and configure the following settings to match the settings on your device:

Setting Description

Camera (ONVIF)
NOTE: If you have not already set a password on a Camera Pod 165, you do not have to set the ONVIF credentials for that unit. The appliance will assign it a password.
Username| The user name to access the camera..
Password/Confirm Password| The password to access the camera.
SNMPv1
Read-only community name| The name used to access the Read-only community.
Read-Write community name| The name used to access the Read-write community.
SNMPv3
Username| The identifier of the user profile.
Authentication/Encryption| Select whether to use No security , Authentication only , or both Authentication and Encryption.
Authentication| Verifies that the device communicating through SNMPv3 is the device claims to be, that the message has not been changed during transmission, and that the message was communicated in a timely manner, indicating that it was not delayed and that it was not copied and sent again later at an inappropriate time.
Protocol| SHA1: Slower, but more secure than MD5
MD5: Faster, but less secure than SHA1
Password/ Confirm Password| The password or passphrase used for authentication.
Encryption| Encrypts the data sent over SNMPv3.
Protocol| AES-128: More secure than DES. Uses a 128-bit key to encrypt data.
DES: Less secure than AES. Uses a 56-bit key.
Password/ Confirm Password| The password or passphrase used for encryption.

Then connect the devices to your appliance through a Private LAN port. You can connect a network switch or hub to the Private LAN port to connect up to ten (10) downstream devices, including up to four (4) cameras. Performance may vary depending on the amount of video recorded or the number of sensors attached to your downstream devices.
NOTE: The appliance counts disconnected devices as supported units. Use the icon to remove devices before replacing them with new ones.
If a Camera Pod 165 has previously been connected remotely (or connected to another appliance), reset the camera while it is connected to the appliance. If the camera does not appear after 10 minutes, disconnect the camera, remove it from the Web UI, then re-connect it. If you do not reset the camera, it may take hours or days to appear in the Web UI (the time depends on your company’s DHCP configuration).
NOTE: See the User Guide on www.apc.com for instructions to connect Camera Pods remotely.
Once your devices are communicating with the appliance, you can change the Device Credentials to match a new set of devices without losing the established devices.

Control Devices by Outlet
Outlet-controlled devices include devices connected to the relay output port. You can select an outlet-controlled device to view its current status, or manually change the status of the device (from inactive to active or from active to inactive).

Configure Alarms
NOTE : The options available depend on your appliance and which sensors are connected to it.
You can use the Alarm Configuration page (under Settings > Alarm Configuration) to edit the default alarms, create new alarms, or delete alarms. If you create new alarms, you must add sensors to the new alarms manually. Select Edit to change an existing alarm configuration, or click ADD and select the sensor type to create a new alarm. Then configure the alarm settings.

Setting Description
Name The name of the alarm. This appears on the alarm configuration

page, the Alarms tab, and the relevant sensor details window when the alarm is generated.
Operation| Greater than: If the device returns a value greater than the Value field, the alarm is generated.
Less than: If the device returns a value less than the Value field, the alarm is generated.
Equals: If the device returns a value equal to the Value field, the alarm is generated.
Value| The alarm is based on this value. Available values depend on the selected type of device.
Battery: Enter a value in Volts (V). 0V-5V: Enter a value in Volts (V). Humidity: Enter a percent value.
Motion: Select No Motion or Motion Detected. Output Relay: Select Active or Inactive.
RSSI: Enter a value in decibels (dB).
Temperature: Enter a value in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The temperature scale is determined in your user settings (see the User Guide on www.apc.com).
Severity| Select the severity of the alarm: Critical , Warning , or Informational.
Sensors| Select any sensors that can cause the alarm to be generated.
Clip Capture| This feature is optional. Select a camera to capture video from before and after the alarm is generated. The captured video will appear in the details window for any device that causes an alarm.
Control| This feature is optional. Determine how other connected devices are affected by the alarm. Under Name , select devices the alarm will control. Under On alarm active and On alarm clear , select what will happen when the alarm activates and is cleared (respectively).

For example, if you select Beacon at appliance , the beacon attached to your appliance will be controlled by the alarm. If you select On under On alarm active and select Off under On alarm clear , the beacon turns on when the alarm is generated and turns off when the alarm is cleared.

Schedule| Select Schedule , then select times during which the alarm can be generated. The alarm can not be generated during times that are not selected.

Click OK to save the alarm configuration, or CANCEL to discard it.
To delete an alarm, select Delete.
NOTE: See the User Guide on www.apc.com for more detailed information about alarm configuration and default alarms.

Update the Firmware

  1. Download the latest firmware version for free from the APC by Schneider Electric website, www.apc.com.
  2. Under Settings > Firmware Update, click Choose File, navigate to the firmware file on your computer, and select Open. Do not close the page while the file is uploading, or the upload will be aborted. (You can work in a different tab or a different browser window.)
  3. Click INSTALL to install the firmware, or Start Again to select a different firmware version. Users can not access the Web UI while the firmware is updating. The appliance restarts when the upload is finished. This process can take about 30 minutes.

Specifications

Appliance Specifications

Electrical

Input voltage, nominal| 48 VDC
Maximum total current draw| 640 mA
**Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 140 x 244 x 91.28 mm (5.5 x 9.6 x 3.6 in) with Camera Pod 165 installed
Weight| 1.56 kg (3.44 lb)
Environmental
Elevation (above MSL) Operating Storage| 0 to 3000 m (0 to 10,000 ft)
0 to 4 572 m (0 to 15,000 ft)
Temperature Operating Storage| 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
-5 to 55°C (23 to 131°F)
Humidity Operating Storage| 0 to 95%, non-condensing
0 to 95%, non-condensing
Compliance
cULus-EU/CE| • IEC 60950-1:2005/AMD1:2009, IEC 60950-1:2005/AMD2:2013, IEC 60950-1:2005
• IEC/EN/CSA/UL 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
• IEC/EN/CSA/UL 62368-1 2nd Ed.
• UL/EN62368-1:2014+A11:2017
• LVD 2014/35/EU
EMC Compliance**
FCC| 47 CFR PART 15 CLASS A
ICES| ICES-003:2012 CLASS A
CE| EMC 2014/30/EU
AS/NZ| CISPR 22
VCCI| V-3:2015

Sensor Specifications

3.65 m (12 ft) Door Switch Sensor for APC Racks (NBES0303),
15.24 m (50 ft) Door Switch Sensor for Rooms or Third Party Racks (NBES0302)

User input response times| 200 mS
Maximum cable length| 30.48 m (100 ft)
Gap distance| Less than 2.54 cm (1 in.) in air
Dry Contact Cable (NBES0304)
User input response times| 200 mS
Maximum cable length| 30.48 m (100 ft)
Temperature Sensor (AP9335T)
Temperature accuracy| ±1 ºC (± 2ºF), from 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºF)
Sensor operating temperature| –10 to 70ºC (14 to 159ºF)
Maximum length of cable| 15.2 m (50 ft)
Temperature/Humidity Sensor (AP9335TH)
Temperature accuracy| ±1 ºC (± 2ºF), from 32 to 0 to 40ºC (104ºF)
Humidity accuracy| ± 4% RH, 20 to 90% RH, at 25ºC (77ºF)
± 8% RH, 30 to 80% RH, from 15 to 30ºC (59 to 95ºF)
Sensor operating temperature| –10 to 70ºC (14 to 159ºF)

Two-year Factory Warranty

This warranty applies only to the products you purchase for your use in accordance with this manual.

Terms of Warranty
APC by Schneider Electric warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. APC by Schneider Electric will repair or replace defective products covered by this warranty.
This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way. Repair or replacement of a defective product or part thereof does not extend the original warranty period. Any parts furnished under this warranty may be new or factoryremanufactured.

Non-transferable Warranty
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product. The product may be registered at www.apc.com.

Exclusions

APC by Schneider Electric shall not be liable under the warranty if its testing and examination disclose that the alleged defect in the product does not exist or was caused by end user’s or any third person’s misuse, negligence, improper installation or testing. Further, APC by Schneider Electric shall not be liable under the warranty for unauthorized attempts to repair or modify wrong or inadequate electrical voltage or connection, inappropriate on-site operation conditions, corrosive atmosphere, repair, installation, exposure to the elements, Acts of God, fire, theft, or installation contrary to APC by Schneider Electric recommendations or specifications or in any event if the APC by Schneider Electric serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed, or any other cause beyond the range of the intended use.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, OF PRODUCTS SOLD, SERVICED OR FURNISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTION AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EXPRESS WARRANTIES WILL NOT BE ENLARGED, DIMINISHED, OR AFFECTED BY AND NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY WILL ARISE OUT OF, APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC RENDERING OF TECHNICAL OR OTHER ADVICE OR SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTS. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE CONSTITUTE APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC’S SOLE LIABILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
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IN NO EVENT SHALL APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AFFILIATES OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY FORM OF INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF THE USE, SERVICE OR INSTALLATION, OF THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARISE IN CONTRACT OR TORT, IRRESPECTIVE OF FAULT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OR WHETHER APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HAS BEEN ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SPECIFICALLY, APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS, SUCH AS LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF SOFTWARE, LOSS OF DATA, COSTS OF SUBSTITUENTS, CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES, OR OTHERWISE.
NO SALESMAN, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IS AUTHORIZED TO ADD TO OR VARY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY.
WARRANTY TERMS MAY BE MODIFIED, IF AT ALL, ONLY IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN APC BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC OFFICER AND LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Warranty Claims
Customers with warranty claims issues may access the customer support network through the Support page, www.apc.com/support. Select your country from the country selection pull-down menu at the top of the Web page. Select the Support tab to obtain contact information for customer support in your region.

Radio Frequency Interference

USA—FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. The user will bear sole responsibility for correcting such interference.
After an electrostatic discharge (ESD) event, the appliance may require up to 2 minutes to restart services that are necessary for normal operation. During this time, the Web UI of the appliance will be unavailable. If any necessary services or devices external to the appliance, such as a DHCP server, were affected by the ESD event, these devices also need to restart properly.

Canada—ICES
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Japan— VCCI
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may occur, in which case, the user may be
required to take corrective actions.

Australia and New Zealand
Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

European Union
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2014/30/EU on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. APC by Schneider Electric cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from an unapproved modification of the product.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 32/European Standard EN 55032. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide a reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment.
Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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