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8.2 UPS Monitoring and automated control software
8.2.1 The importance of UPS management
The utility supply is inevitably unreliable every now and then; and assuring continuous power to all the facilities connected
to it can be a difficult task. The situation is further complicated if worldwide systems are managed via a Local or Wide Area
Network (LAN/WAN).
However, by interfacing the PW8000DPA ST UPS system with purpose-designed network management tools, a System
Administrator can take measures to back-up data and prevent system errors in the event of a long utility supply outage.
Suitable UPS management software can enable a System Administrator to monitor all attached networks from a central
point and identify bottlenecks at an early stage but, in spite of extensive system monitoring, serious damage can still occur
if an administrator fails to intervene in a timely manner. It is therefore important that, when appropriate, the installed UPS
software can react automatically to shut down the supplied system in a safe and controlled manner.
Kohler Uninterruptible Power Ltd. considers it important to have a complete solution for its UPS systems and offers its
customers a number of remote control and monitoring tools to provide optimum protection.
Three (optional) monitoring systems are available for use with the PowerWAVE 8000DPA ST UPS system:
• SNMP – can be used for monitoring and controlled UPS shutdown
• WAVEMON – can be used for monitoring and controlled UPS shutdown
• PowerREPORTER – can be used to automatically email details of monitored parameters and alarm events to
Kohler Uninterruptible Power Ltd. for appropriate service support response
8.2.2 SNMP monitoring software
The SNMP adapter described above requires a PC with terminal connections and, for normal operation, at least one
Ethernet network connection. It also requires that the network operating system in use is SNMP-compatible.
8.2.3 WAVEMON UPS monitoring and control software
WAVEMON is a bespoke software package, designed to operate in conjunction with many of the systems supplied by
Kohler Uninterruptible Power Ltd., which features both UPS monitoring and automatic UPS/server shutdown facilities.
The package is installed on a local PC and communicates with the UPS via USB or an RS-232 serial cable so does not
require the purchase of an SNMP card or adapter.
The main features of WAVEMON are:
• on-screen autonomy time/battery time countdown
• on-screen server log-off and shutdown procedure
• time and date stamp event log
• extensive logging of all UPS activity and power quality data
• permits alarm warnings to be monitored remotely via email
• scheduled UPS service mode and other systems status
• graphical user interface for Windows-compatible platforms
• automatic unattended local shutdown
• special modules for MS-Office software to close and save open documents
• compatible with all optional modules like UPSDIALER, SNMP adaptors, temperature sensors, etc.
Functional description
WAVEMON is a client/server software application designed for networks and local workstations. In general, it consists of
two parts: the server module of the UPS management software is
UPSMAN,
which communicates with the UPS via an
RS232/USB interface. Running as a background application, UPSMAN collects and interprets the messages received
from the UPS and places them at the disposal of the client module
UPSMON,
as well as any connected SNMP-based
instrumentation and control system.
If
UPSMAN detects voltage variations or a power failure, it can execute various ‘system event’ routines, by means of
which, for example, the server is switched off or a warning/alarm is sent to the connected users. These ‘system event’
routines are a part of the management software and can be configured in to suit local application requirements.