Configuring the Card
Eaton Network Card-MS User’s Guide P-164000100—Rev 1
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The time is updated every five hours to minimize any time drift. After two attempts, if the NTP server is
not accessible, the card shifts to manual mode. The card uses the NTP protocol (UDP 123 port). The
firewall must be set to transmit queries outside the intranet. If the timer server fails, an error message
displays at the top of the page.
5.
Click
Save
to connect with the server and set the date and time.
Environmental Monitoring Probe
The EMP is an optional accessory that measures temperature and humidity through two external contacts. The
EMP is connected with a standard network cable to the Network Card-MS Sensors port. The card automatically
detects the EMP presence. The Network Card-MS Web page displays an Environment section on the menu
bar with the following items:
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Status
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Settings
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Log
EMP characteristics:
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Temperature measurement from 0 to 70°C with ± 1°C accuracy
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Humidity measurement from 0 to 100% with ± 6% accuracy
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Time-stamped minimum and maximum readings for temperature and humidity
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Choice of temperature readings in Celsius or Fahrenheit
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High and low thresholds, hysteresis, and offset that are adjustable through the Web interface
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Option of including notification of status changes by e-mail, SMS, or SNMP trap
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Position detection of two dry contacts (maximum sensor/contact distance: 20m)
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Name and status of each configurable contact
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Recording of events and measurements in the card log
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Possibility of shutting down the installation safely if one of the thresholds is exceeded or dry contact status
changes
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Connection to the Network Card-MS by Category 5 straight RJ-45 network cables (maximum card/EMP
distance: 20m)
NOTE 1
After startup, if the card is in manual mode, or if no NTP server was reached, the
card initializes at 00:00
01/01/1970.
NOTE 2
If the card is installed in a UPS that supports time-stamping, the card’s time is
automatically synchronized with that of the UPS.
