Asentria SiteBoss 571 UserManual
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What is an S571
Fig 1: SiteBoss 571 front panel
Fig 2: SiteBoss 571 W Optional 30A Power Output back panel
The Basics
The SiteBoss 571 is a multi-function 1U system that facilitates advanced control and management capabilities into
DC powered remote equipment sites. The 9 high-current fused DC power distribution outputs can each deliver up
to 10A of current to the load (output voltage is determined by input voltage supplied to unit, 60VDC maximum). An
option exists to add one 30A power output or three additional 10A power outputs. On-board I/O provides serial,
Ethernet, and 2 expansion slots that can be populated by a variety of cards supporting serial ports, sensors, relays,
and wireless modems. The S571 performs four basic functions:
Remote access to serial devices
Monitoring of serial and environmental event conditions
Hosting of EventSensor products
DC Power control via outputs
Communication Methods
The S571 has a diverse selection of communication methods available for different applications. The following
methods can be used to access the command port, transfer files, or provide a pass-through connection to devices
attached to the serial ports. All methods of connecting to the unit can be secured via password for protection of
data and hardware.
RS-232 serial
Modem (via optional wireless modem)
Telnet (8 sessions)
FTP server
SFTP server
HTTP server
HTTPS server
Remote Access
The S571 can provide an administrator transparent access to devices connected to the serial ports of the unit via
pass-through connections or through Telnet and modem connections. This sort of access can be used to
configure, maintain, or manipulate devices that would normally have no remote access.
Environmental Monitoring
Through the use of external EventSensor modules and/or internal Expansion Cards, a variety of environmental
sensor monitoring and alarming capabilities are available in the S571. Each individual sensor can be configured
with independent actions, counters and other unique settings. Sensor events triggered within the S571 can be
logged to an Event Log. This file can be viewed through the Event Log section on the Setup menu, via the
TYPE
EVENTS
command, FTP, or the web interface.
