Smart uninterruptible power supply: UPS monitoring and management programs. UPS management
UPSMON software on Android platform for monitoring parameters electrical network, modes UPS operation and battery condition.
UPSMON Manager (Beta) software allows you to monitor up to 64 UPSs in local network via SNMP or UPSMON Pro software
UPSMON Pro 2.4 new version of the software is fully compatible with the ESXi hypervisor from VMware. Suitable for all versions of OS, based on Windows, has a built-in web server for remote access, supports USB/RS-232/SNMP connections. Makes it possible to set up full monitoring of both one device and a series of devices without installing an SNMP adapter.
UPSMON Pro software for Linux supports USB, RS-232, SNMP connectivity and also supports Master/Slave control. Allows you to correctly shut down or put the system into sleep mode, monitor the status of the power grid and UPS, keep an event log, send information about UPS and power grid events by email, etc. Support implemented popular systems virtualization: VMWare and Hyper-V.
UPSMON Plus v 2.92 for Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 / Windows 8 with Russified HELP section - latest version UPS condition monitoring programs.
Special software for the Phantom and Spider series allows you to adjust the response threshold and shutdown time of the Green Mode energy saving mode, as well as set the operating ranges of the voltage stabilizer. Attention! Other UPS series do not provide this function.
OnEvent software for Windows allows you to receive messages about the status of the UPS from the SNMP card 110-SNMP-050 via the local network about UPS and power supply events (disappearance and restoration of mains voltage, battery discharge and UPS overload, etc.). The sending conditions, content and recipients of messages are specified in the settings of the SNMP card 110-SNMP-050.
UPSMON RS-232 software for Linux is designed for UPS with RS-232 port. Allows you to correctly shut down or put the system into sleep mode, monitor the status of the power grid and UPS, keep an event log, send email messages, set a UPS schedule, etc. The archive includes runtime environment Java required for the program to work.
UPSMON software for Linux is designed for UPSs with a USB port that support the Smart Battery standard. Allows you to correctly shut down or put the system into sleep mode, monitor the status of the power grid and UPS, keep an event log, etc. The archive includes the Java executable environment necessary for the program to operate.
The Energy Controller 2 program is designed to monitor the parameters of Uninterruptible Power Sources (UPS) and control the functions of these sources. Initially, Energy Controller was created to interact with the IPPON Back Power Pro 400 UPS, but later it turned out that the program works normally with all other IPPON UPS models (ippon.ru). And Energy Controller 2 also supports Mustek UPS, and some Sven and Inelt UPS models.
Why can you use Energy Controller 2?
First, Energy Controller 2 constantly monitors the health of your UPS battery. When utility power is lost, your computer is powered by this battery. Energy Controller 2 will put your operating system into sleep mode as soon as the UPS reports that the battery is completely discharged. Once power is restored, you can return to work as if nothing happened.
Secondly, if you turn on the so-called "standby mode", then after finishing work operating system Energy Controller 2 will disconnect all load from the UPS output. This is convenient if you need to turn off other devices along with the computer, for example, an ADSL modem or an audio system.
In the evenings, I sometimes use the TV tuner to watch TV shows. When I get tired of seeing advertisements interspersed with movies, I press the “Power” button on the remote control remote control and fall asleep. You don't have to worry about turning off your computer, stereo system or lights - Energy Controller 2 will do everything on its own.
Thirdly, Energy Controller 2 will save all UPS parameters into data logs - CSV files. These files can be viewed in Excel and the data stored in them can be used to quickly create graphs or charts.
Fourthly, Energy Controller 2 will tell you how many minutes are left until the UPS battery is completely discharged if there is a network power failure. Energy Controller 2 can also display output power UPS (in Volt-Amps and Watts), as well as the current in the load circuit (in Amps). And these parameters are not displayed in any other programs UPS monitoring IPPON!
Fifthly, Energy Controller 2 can report problems with power supply via the network (MSG command), via email, SMS or Twitter"a!
Fifthly, Energy Controller 2 can send a graphical representation of the current UPS parameters to the Picasa web album and post a link to this drawing on your microblog.
Sixth, if you want, Energy Controller 2 will turn your computer on and off according to a schedule.
Seventh, all functions of Energy Controller 2 are available in Windows 7. And on your desktop you can display a gadget that will show all important parameters your UPS. The new version of the "OSD panel" gadget differs from previous opportunity configure the gadget - i.e. change the font, its color and size, background color and transparency.
Eighth, if you are annoyed beep UPS, you can turn on an alternative signal that will be played through the computer speakers.
Ninth, Energy Controller 2 now sends notifications about power problems using the Jabber protocol (XMPP).
Tenth, if you have an IPPON or Mustek UPS, then simply download the Energy Controller 2 distribution and try this program.
Minimum System Requirements
Announcing system requirements it should be said that Energy Controller 1.30 was based on libraries Visual Basic 6. Unfortunately, VB 6 is already hopelessly outdated, so when creating new version Energy Controller used Microsoft environment Visual Studio 2008. Part of the code was written in C#, part in VB.NET. The second version of Energy Controller was created almost from scratch, because the Visual Basic update wizard was unable to convert the VB6 code to VB.Net. This is probably due to the use of many imported Win 32 API functions.
Platform. NET Framework 3.5 is good because it allows you to get simple and convenient access to many functions of the operating system. But importing functions from the Win 32 API sometimes reminded me of trying to scratch my left big toe behind my right ear. Choosing the .NET Framework as the runtime environment gives a lot to the software developer, but also increases system requirements. Alas.
So, Energy Controller 2 was tested on Windows XP, Windows Vista(32 & 64 bit) and Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit).
Most likely, Energy Controller 2 will also work in server operating systems starting from Windows 2003, but I did not divide the application into two parts: a service and a user interface. And this is exactly how, from a security point of view, an application for monitoring server UPSs should be designed. The author of Energy Controller 2 does not often have to visit server sites, so Energy Controller 2 is still not very suitable for server OSes.
To prevent Energy Controller 2 from eating up a significant portion of your processor's power, I recommend a processor with clock frequency not less than one gigahertz.
Applications running on the .NET Framework 3.5 typically take up a lot of RAM space, and therefore RAM your computer must have at least 512 megabytes. You also need at least one free USB port or COM.
In Windows XP and Windows 2003, you must install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (232 MB) and if for some reason you cannot download this file, then look for it on DVDs, included with some magazines. For example, on the "Chip" magazine disk in the "Service" section.
To configure each UPS individually, you need to select the “Status” element in the navigation panel and double-click the left mouse button on the system you are interested in on the right side of the window (see Fig. 5.39-2). In the window that appears, you can view the UPS parameters and configure it (Fig. 5.43). There are two possible
options for viewing parameters: normal (default) and advanced. To select an extended viewing option, turn on the
“Show advanced items” parameter.
Rice. 5.43. UPS properties
In advanced viewing mode, the window looks like this (see Fig. 5.44).
To refresh the displayed information, click on “Refresh Data”. For use changes made, click the “Apply” button. To view the property page you are interested in, select its name on the left. Depending on the UPS used, the contents of the pages may vary. Let's look at some of them.
Rice. 5.44. Advanced mode for viewing UPS properties
The Admin Information page contains text strings that describe the location of the UPS (Location), contact information(Contact) and notes (Notes) (see Fig. 5.45). This data is also used when sending email messages.
The UPS Status page (UPS information) contains the following parameters (see Fig. 5.46):
UPS Status.
Internal Temperature.
Output Voltage.
Input Voltage.
Output Frequency.
Rice. 5.45. Administrative information
Rice. 5.46. UPS status
The Battery Status page contains the following parameters (see Fig. 5.47):
Capacity.
Battery Status.
Battery Voltage.
Runtime Remaining (Remaining battery life under constant load).
Battery Replaced.
Rice. 5.47. Battery status
The Power Parameters page contains the following parameters (see Figure 5.48):
Rice. 5.48. Power Options
High-Transfer Voltage (upper voltage limit for switching to battery).
Low-Transfer Voltage (lower voltage limit for switching to battery).
Sensitivity.
Nominal Output Voltage.
Audible Warning.
On the Power Failure page, at the top there is an option that determines when to begin the OS shutdown procedure during a power failure.
va (see Fig. 5.49):
Rice. 5.49. Power outage
Immediately (immediately).
After UPS has been on battery for X minute(s)
cumulator for X minutes).
At runtime limit (maintain the load on the batteries as much as possible to shut down the OS correctly).
At the bottom there is a parameter that determines the conditions for turning on the load connected to the UPS when power is restored:
Immediately (immediately).
After the following occur:
Battery charges to X% (after charging the battery to X%).
And the elapsed time is Y seconds (and Y seconds have passed).
Never (Never. Only manually).
On the Shutdown Type page you can determine how to shut down the OS (see Figure 5.50):
Rice. 5.50. OS termination type
Shutdown (Until the message “It is now safe to shut down your computer” appears).
Shutdown and Off (Shutdown the OS and turn off the computer).
Hibernation (Hibernation mode). This option is available if this mode is enabled in the OS.
On the Self-Test page, you can see the date of the last self-test and its result (see Figure 5.51). In addition, you can run the self-test manually (the “Self-Test” button).
On the UPS Calibration page, you can see the date of the last calibration and its result (see Figure 5.52). In addition, you can start or stop calibration (buttons “Start”, “Stop”). During calibration, the UPS switches to the battery and begins to power the connected load from it. In this case, the battery discharge time is measured at the current load.
Rice. 5.51. Self-test
Rice. 5.52. UPS Calibration
On the Data Log page you can view the recorded values of all UPS parameters (see Figure 5.53).
Rice. 5.53. Data log
On the Event Log page, you can view events recorded during the operation of the UPS (see Figure 5.54).
Rice. 5.54. Event log
On the Log Options page, you can set the parameters of the above logs or disable them altogether (see Figure 5.55).
Rice. 5.55. Log settings
Sources uninterruptible power supply– an excellent option for ensuring stable operation of household, corporate or office equipment. Various construction schemes make it possible to create on their basis a flexible protection system for any type of equipment. But, like any electronic devices, they need effective management. For this purpose they were developed software to control the UPS. Programs for uninterruptible power supply systems allow you not only to monitor all system parameters, but also to calibrate them if necessary.
Intelligent Power - a powerful tool for corporate use
The first software tool from the company, with which you can manage one or more uninterruptible power supply systems -. This complex allows you to increase the efficiency of energy supply management. With its help, working even with entire data centers is greatly simplified. It can also be used to work with small corporate networks.
The UPS control program is installed within a few minutes and does not require special skills from the operator. Devices that need to be managed will be detected automatically immediately after launching the application. Flexibility of equipment configuration is achieved through the use of network protocols, allowing you to manage the system from anywhere on the network via a web interface. For operator convenience, reports on device operation have been converted into text and graphic format. Most important points are highlighted automatically using color coding.
There is also the opportunity to automate the management process as much as possible. Sending notifications to email facilitates quick decision-making by the operator in the event of an emergency situation. This UPS software allows you to create macros that will perform certain actions based on UPS indicators. Due to this negative impact network interference on expensive equipment will be significantly reduced. The main advantages of this software package include:
Compatible with devices and sensors from different manufacturers; Opportunity correct operation with physical and virtual machines;
Integration with major visualization platforms;
Operator-friendly operating interface;
Availability of an integrated SNMP driver.
The Intelligent Power tool includes two additional applications: Intelligent Power Manager and Intelligent Power Protector. They will be discussed in more detail below.
Intelligent Power Manager - a complete set of statistics
This UPS software greatly facilitates the work of operators whose task is to monitor multiple power protection systems at once. Intelligent Power Manager software not only displays data on the status of all controlled equipment on one screen, but also provides notification of responsible persons about the occurrence of emergency situations.
Automatic search for new versions and updates - another one useful feature this program for uninterruptible power supply systems. The application monitors the official website for new software versions, which allows you to increase the level of protection by reducing the likelihood of operator error during the installation of an improved version of the program.
IN free version The package includes the ability to simultaneously work with ten devices. If you want to develop a more powerful protection system, you will need to purchase a license for the program, which provides for interaction with more than a hundred devices. Based on the above, we can highlight the following advantages of this program for UPS:
Ability to monitor UPS and climate sensors;
Minimum skills for maintenance complex systems security of energy supply;
Convenient network structure that the operator can configure according to his wishes;
Efficient management of devices, even if they are located remotely.
Safely turn off power with Intelligent Power Protector
Any uninterruptible power supply or UPS system has a finite operating time of offline mode. If mains power continues to be lost and the resource battery is not enough, then the Intelligent Power Protector UPS firmware will ensure a smooth shutdown of the UPS load. In this way, the safety of the data will be ensured, and the work process will not be interrupted incorrectly.
The UPS can be controlled in several modes. The Intelligent Power Protector utility allows the operator to independently select not only the time delay for the operation, but also the condition under which the operation of the equipment will be completed. The user can set a mode in which the OS will be completely powered off, put into hibernation mode, or a predefined condition will be met.
Modern UPS can provide stable work several units at once server equipment. If each of these devices has a software shutdown procedure running, then managing them becomes significantly more complicated. Programs for uninterruptible power supply systems of the Intelligent Power Protector series do an excellent job of this task. They enable the operator to monitor exactly what load is connected to each UPS, even devices are periodically changed or disconnected from the UPS output. For of this package The following advantages of the program can be identified:
Supports communication with uninterruptible power supplies via USB, RS232 interface or network;
Possibility of installation in automatic mode, does not require special skills;
Support parallel circuit operation of the UPS and redundant power supplies;
The UPS program provides the ability to smoothly shut down equipment during a long-term absence of supply voltage.
A convenient and effective control system and monitoring of the UPS condition largely determines the reliability of its operation. The power supply, used as a simple adapter between the outlet and the computer, is much inferior to an average quality device with a well-organized operation control process, which allows you to extend the life of the device and prevent many problems in advance.
Not so long ago, the only control element of the UPS was the switch, but now the situation has changed. Some models (mostly On-Line) of uninterruptible power supplies on the market are equipped with a liquid crystal display that displays the characteristics of the UPS: load, input voltage, alarm warnings, etc. Buttons on the front panels of the devices allow you to adjust, for example, the output voltage and frequency, as well as perform a battery test.
However, any computer system, be it a system computer telephony or any other, presupposes the presence Ethernet networks. Protecting information on a single computer is now not very difficult and, as a rule, is implemented with using a UPS type Off-Line or Line-Interactive. The presence of a network generates new row problems, among which one of the main ones is its administration. Uninterruptible power supplies in this sense are no exception. When operating many UPSs, it is advisable to monitor the operation of each of them, and to do this as quickly as possible, that is, monitor from one computer, and not manually test each UPS.
Nowadays, special software is used for these purposes, produced by almost all leading UPS manufacturers and supplied, as a rule, together with the equipment. In addition to testing batteries and changing the output characteristics of devices, such programs can collect statistics about the loads of each UPS on a computer network.
This happens by various schemes. The most common is connecting a computer and a UPS additional cable through serial port and installation of gram agents that monitor changes in specified characteristics (in real time or at set intervals) and save statistical data in special log files. In this scheme, the administrator from his computer can monitor the status of the UPS he is interested in and view the available log files. This scheme has two significant drawbacks - firstly, at any given time you can monitor the status of only one UPS, and secondly, if the UPS is turned off, it is impossible to quickly access the log files.
A much more effective scheme is one in which all information is collected automatically and accumulated in one place, allowing you to manage the situation from one network node. It is important that, having such statistical data and comparing them, for example, with the distribution of traffic in a computer network, in some cases it is possible to determine the causes of overloads or UPS failure. In addition, such a scheme does not require the constant presence of an administrator who periodically monitors one or another source.
For large enterprises it is possible to remote control and UPS monitoring not only in local, but also in distributed networks. This is probably why lately There has been a clear trend towards implementing all control functions using ordinary web browsers.
Presented on the market software products usually have a wide range of options for choosing a way to react to various interferences and problems in the electrical network - numerous options for preparing systems for shutdown (for example, according to a given schedule) and types of messages about problems that have arisen ( sound notification, sending notifications by e-mail and so on).
It should be noted that due to the use in computer networks software and hardware platforms from a variety of manufacturers, such software is available in many versions designed for specific systems. Structural diagrams IPB (Fig.1.1,1.2).
Fig.1.1. Block diagram of IPS off-line.
Fig.1.2. Block diagram of IPB line-interactive.