Asentria SiteBoss 571 UserManual
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Deadband
The Deadband option allows you to set a range that prevents the event from repeatedly going in and out of the
"alarm state" as the real power readings fluctuate above and below the alarm setting. The default value is 30.0.
Very High / High / Return to Normal / Low / Very Low Event Settings
These options display submenus where the event action settings can be configured for each event level.
SiteBoss 571 - Total Real Power Event Settings for AC Power Monitor 1
A) Very High Event Value [7500.0]
B) Very High Event Actions []
C) Very High Event Trap Number [523]
D) Very High Event Class [Info]
Very High / High / Low / Very Low Event Value
These fields are used to set the Real Power readings, in watts, which trigger the Event Actions. The range is 0 to
100,000 with the defaults in the screen shot above.
Very High / High / Return to Normal / Low / Very Low Event Actions
These fields are used to set the action(s) that will be triggered when the Real Power readings cross the set
threshold. This field will be empty [ ] if no actions have been configured, and will show [*SET*] if one or more
actions have been configured. Refer to
Very High / High / Return to Normal / Low / Very Low Event Trap Number
These fields are used to set the trap number which can be useful when using SNMP trap managers that employ a
trap numbering system to help identify incoming traps. The default trap number for all Average Current Events is
523, but any number in the alternate range of 1000
– 1199 can be used.
Very High / High / Return to Normal / Low / Very Low Event Class
Set the class for the event. When this option is selected, a list of the classes previously defined in the
is displayed. Select one to be assigned to this event. The default is Info.
System Reporting Settings
The System Reporting Settings are not functional.
Total Power Factor Settings
The Power Factor Settings can be configured at this menu location. Note that the power factor can be reported as
a positive or negative value. For the purposes of alarming, only the absolute value is used.
SiteBoss 571 - Total Power Factor Settings for AC Power Monitor 1
A) Event Settings
B) System Reporting Settings
Enter your Selection: A
SiteBoss 571 - Total Power Factor Event Settings for AC Power Monitor 1
A) Event Enabled [OFF]
B) Deadband [0.05]
C) Return to Normal Settings [-] [] [540] [Info]
D) Low Event Settings [0.85] [] [540] [Info]
E) Very Low Event Settings [0.70] [] [540] [Info]
Event Enable
This is an ON/OFF toggle to enable the Total Power Factor Event. The default setting is OFF
Deadband
The Deadband option allows you to set a range that prevents the event from repeatedly going in and out of the
"alarm state" as the Power Factor readings fluctuate above and below the alarm setting. The default value is 0.05.
