NTI ENVIROMUX Series User Manual

NTI ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION
The ENVIROMUX Enterprise Environment Monitoring System (ENVIROMUX) provides a way to supervise, from a remote
location, the environmental conditions and security in cabinets and rooms containing servers, hubs, switches and other network
components. Input data is filtered, collected, analyzed and processed to instantly and accurately display the status of the room.
The user is able to specify parameters for all monitored conditions: if the parameters are exceeded, the unit will signal an alarm,
which may include several pre-defined processes.
The E-16D, our most feature-filled model, includes sensors that monitor the internal temperature and humidity of the unit,
giving readings that can be used as an estimate for the conditions of other nearby rack components.
All models are capable of monitoring external RS485 sensors and additional digital contact-type sensors (often called open-
collector, contact-closure, relay-style, normal-open, or normal-closed). All sensors are sold separately, available from NTI.
ENVIROMUX includes output relays to control devices such as door locks, keypads, and circulation fans. The E-16D and E-5D
also include outputs specifically for the connection of an alarm siren and/or beacon.
The external sensors sold by NTI will monitor temperature and humidity, monitor AC line voltage, frequency, and current,
detect smoke, and much more. The temperature and humidity sensors will provide current readings as well as alerts when
thresholds are exceeded. The AC line monitor detects AC line input voltages between 50~250V AC, the Frequency (Hertz)
between 47~63Hz, and the Power (Current) up to 12 amperes from a single AC line. The remainder of the sensors will simply
provide alerts. These sensors can be manufactured by any third party, provided the alert notification method is compatible. Each
of the aforementioned NTI sensors will connect to the ENVIROMUX via RJ45 connectors and CAT5 cable.
The ENVIROMUX can also work with both 4-wire and 2-wire contact-style sensors (4-wire sensors require a power
connection, 2-wire do not). An external power supply for some 4-wire sensors may be required (sold separately). Screw
terminals are provided for the connection of external contact-style sensors.
The Ethernet provides the main user interface for the ENVIROMUX. The ENVIROMUX provides data logging that can
be viewed via a web browser and send alerts via email, Syslog, SNMP traps, SMS text messages and front panel LEDs. USB
ports are provided for the connection of a USB modem and for downloading log data to a USB flash drive.
Features: (see Feature Differences chart on next page for more details)
 Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, Solaris,
Linux, FreeBSD, and MAC OS 9/10
 Enables up to 16 users to monitor environmental conditions and security status remotely
 Alerts users of environmental faults via email, Syslog, SMS messages, SNMP traps (v1, v2c, and/or v3), Illuminated
front panel LEDs, or notifications on a web page
 Sensors are assigned to organized groups, and users can receive alerts from any group(s)
 Smart alerts provide sophisticated configurable multi-event triggering of alert messages or device control
 Up to 16 users can control simultaneously via Ethernet and a single user control serially via connected terminal
 Connections include RJ45 and USB for local serial control
 RJ45 w/ LEDs for Ethernet-based control
 Easy connections for sensors and devices
 RJ45 connections w/o LEDs provided for sensors
 Screw terminals for digital input devices and digital output devices
 12VDC provided for all digital inputs (E-16D only)
 RJ45 Sensors include Temperature, Humidity, Temperature and Humidity, Water, Vibration, Smoke, Motion Sensor,
Glass break detector and many more
 Provides control for devices such as door locks, keypad, or a fan via digital outputs (1A/ 30VDC, .5A/ 100VAC)
 Full configuration via web-based graphic user interface
 Limited configuration using text menus via Telnet , SSH, RS232 or USB-to-serial interface
 Browser independent (IE, Chrome, Mozilla, Opera)
 Outgoing mail using SMTP or SMTP over SSL for alert notifications- up to 16 different email addresses
 Configurable Alarms to match specific user schedule
 Local Email Authentication, SSL3
 Data logging to keep viewable record of events such as changes in the environment or user access
 Monitor (ping) up to 64 configurable IP addresses. Response Timeout and number of retries are user configurable
for each address
 Flash firmware upgradeable via FTP server or web page
 Internal temperature, humidity, and power sensors (E-16D, 5DB, 2DB (see chart on next page)
 USB ports for USB modem and USB flash drive

NTI ENVIROMUX Series Specifications

General

Product Type	Environmental Monitoring System
Temperature Range	-40°C to 85°C
Power Supply	12V DC or 24V AC
Network Interface	Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Alarm Notifications	Email, SNMP
Sensor Types Supported	Temperature, Humidity, Water, Airflow
Power	12V DC or 24V AC
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Mounting	Wall or Rack Mount
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet
Data Logging	Yes
Compliance	CE, RoHS