I see, simple boolean logic circuits. I get it now :) On Jun 24, 2011 7:11 PM, "Forrest Christian" <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >> >>> >> >>> The Wired Road Authority >> >>> >> >>> 1117 E. Stuart Dr. >> >>> >> >>> Galax, VA 24333 >> >>> >> >>> (276) 238-0049 <tel:%28276%29%20238-0049> (office) >> >>> >> >>> (276) 237-3890 <tel:%28276%29%20237-3890> (cell) >> >>> >> >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> <mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >>> WISPA Wants You! 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