I can probably arrange for pictures....
But in reality, it's pretty simple to explain: Get one of these:
http://www.packetflux.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=23
<http://www.packetflux.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=23>
If you'll note there are 6 inputs, each labeled 'SWx' and 'COM', where
the x is replaced with an input number.
Basically you connect this module to the base unit, then for each relay
contact you want to monitor you connect the SWx to one side of the relay
contact, and a COM to the other side. Basically all a relay contact is
is a electrically controlled switch closure.
The additional I/O will appear on the boolean tab on the sitemonitor
manager, and can be monitored via SNMP.
In our case, we're also monitoring the alarms on things like the
datacenter cooling systems and the fire alarm panel, etc.
-forrest
On 6/24/2011 4:49 PM, Josh Luthman wrote:
I have not done it so I am in the dark. Perhaps a picture or page of
documentation on the additional module you used?
On Jun 24, 2011 6:46 PM, "Forrest Christian" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> True, although I will say wiring alarm contacts off of a generator are
> about as simple as you can get.
>
> On 6/24/2011 3:39 PM, Josh Luthman wrote:
>> > The PacketFlux Sitemonitor is perfect for this... if you want to go
>> the cheap route, buy the base unit hook up one power supply to the
>> grid before the generator, and one after.
>>
>> I suggest this way. Easier and cheaper. I am also a wimp when it
>> comes to the complicated relays and such, so take that for what it's
>> worth.
>>
>> Josh Luthman
>> Office: 937-552-2340
>> Direct: 937-552-2343
>> 1100 Wayne St
>> Suite 1337
>> Troy, OH 45373
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:34 PM, Forrest Christian <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
>> <mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>> wrote:
>>
>> Sorry about the semi-promotional email here....
>>
>> The PacketFlux Sitemonitor is perfect for this... if you want to
>> go the cheap route, buy the base unit hook up one power supply to
>> the grid before the generator, and one after.
>>
>> The more expensive route (which is what I've done where I have a
>> generac with relay outputs) is to buy the base unit and enough
>> switch in expansion units to monitor all the contacts. That way
>> you not only get on gen warnings, but things like fuel low and gen
>> fail.
>>
>> See http://www.packetflux.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6
<http://www.packetflux.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6>
>>
<http://www.packetflux.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6&zenid=4ee336c3229697810bef03000a30ca60
<http://www.packetflux.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6&zenid=4ee336c3229697810bef03000a30ca60>>
>> for a list of the modules.
>>
>> Feel free to ask any questions.
>>
>> -forrest
>> (aka [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
<mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>)
>>
>>
>> On 6/24/2011 10:30 AM, Troy Settle wrote:
>>>
>>> How does one typically monitor remote locations to know when/if
>>> they’re running on generator? I’d like to know when a generator
>>> exorcises and when it’s running due to a power outage.
>>>
>>> The easiest solution I can think of, is to stick an old
>>> routerboard at the site to run from the generator only, then
>>> monitor it to know when we’re on genny power. This seems a
>>> little klunky though.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Troy Settle, Network Administrator
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