iStars V2.

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SNMP Web Card

User Manual
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Table of Contents

1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Description of Hardware .................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Disk Information .................................................................................................................................. 3
3 UPS Web Management ............................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 UPS Web Interface .............................................................................................................................4
3.2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 Device ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.3 Statistical Query .........................................................................................................................12
3.2.4 General Settings ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.5 Assistant Function ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Current Alarm .............................................................................................................................21

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1 Overview
iStars is new generation network monitoring product. Not only could monitor UPS stand-alone, iStars
also could real-time network monitor and management of UPS. Integrated monitoring can be achieved
by coordinating corresponding PC software. And it is quite convenient for User to take network
management for UPS.
iStars provides very simple installation program. It only needs to install the iSearch software attached by
this product in PC, after search or set the IP address of iStars by it; it can land the page of iStars by
browser with obtained IP to take further set.
iStars can remotely monitor the working condition and environment condition of UPS by internet.
Administrative personals can take remote monitoring of UPS by landing the internet to check real-time
status of UPS and know the working voltage, current, frequency, temperature and humidity of UPS as
well as know whether there is some fault for UPS.
iStars also can provide various operations for different operating systems. It can, according to detailed
setting, set the power off and test of UPS at some certain time; set authority of login user, username, and
IP, etc.
Its main functions are:
1. Set all functions by browser;
2. Monitor real-time status of UPS by browser;
3. Support protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, NTP, HTTP, SMTP and SNMP.
4. Provide IP search and updating tools (iSearch);
5. Send the daily report by Email;
6. Send related information to administrative personals by Email of there is any fault for UPS;
7. Add GPRS message module by request of user (message module shall be
purchased additionally).

2 Introduction

2.1 Description of Hardware

Figure 2.1 Side View (External Card)

Size: 77 x 51.8 x 25.8 mm

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Interface description of each part：

Interface Description
RS485-RJ45_2 interface(can be connected to temperature and humidity
RS485
sensors)
RS232-RJ45_2 interface (can be connected to 2G / 4G SMS cats), golden
finger serial port (here connect the UPS card slot and UPS communication),
RS232
debug serial port (debug program)
CAN CAN CAN-RJ45_2 interface (supports CAN interface devices)
Power DC 12V, 1A
Network interface interface RJ45_1 (for network communication)

LED indicator description:

Indication Signal Description
When the system is up and running normally, the green light
Green Power indicator
is on, indicating that the system is running.
Constant yellow light indicates normal communication with
Yellow Communication indicator the UPS. Flashing yellow light indicates communication loss
with the UPS.

2.2 Disk Information

Attached information of disk

(1) iStars Operation Instruction
(2) iSearch IP search software
(3) iSmartMate Shutdown software
(4) iSmartView Centralized management software

3 UPS Web Management

3.1 Introduction

After finishing hardware connection and setting of iStars and network, according to the IP address of
iStars obtained by iSearch, use the browser of any PC, input IP address of iStars, and then it can enter
into the monitoring page of iStars to remotely monitor the UPS or set related information.

Make sure that the IP address is under the same network segment with the host IP.
(1) Start the
browser.
(2) Input IP address of iStars (for example: 192.168.163.180).
(3) Input the username and password, click and confirm to enter into the monitoring page. An initial
account with default username: admin and passwords: admin is set. User can add or delete
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corresponding user account and authority in setting pages.

Figure 3.1 Webpage Login Interface of iStars

3.2 UPS Web Interface

After entering into iStars webpage, current login username and its authority, system functional menu and
status will be displayed in home page.
There are six items for major functional options of system menu:
3.2.1 Overview
3.2.2 Device
3.2.3 Statistical query
3.2.4 General settings
3.2.5 Assistant Function
3.2.6 Current alarm

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Figure 3.2 Homepage of Webpage of iStars

3.2.1 Overview

This function can check the current flow of the UPS being monitored, input information, bypass
information, battery information, output information, environmental information, etc.
Users need to click the icon of a node on the webpage to view the information of a node.

Figure 3.3 Information Displayed in the Overview

3.2.2 Device

There are seven sub-function options under this main function, which are UPS parameter setting, UPS
remote control, UPS scheduling setting, UPS remote control, SMS alarm setting, and email alarm setting.
Through the related operations on these pages, you can realize the functions of UPS control, related
parameter settings, and Email / SMS sending.
This feature is not open to users with read-only permissions.

3.2.2.1 UPS Parameter Settings

This page is used to set UPS related parameters, including parameter settings, port settings, and record
settings. According to different protocols, the parameter setting page is slightly different.

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Figure 3.4 UPS Parameter Settings Page

Parameter Settings
This column mainly sets the parameters of UPS in detail.
UPS communication protocol
Select according to the communication protocol actually used by the UPS, otherwise communication
may be abnormal.
UPS communication address
Set the device address of the UPS.
Number of battery cells and battery packs
For the setting of the above columns, please refer to the UPS manual.
Last battery replacement time
Record the time of UPS battery replacement.
UPS online failure timeout
It indicates how long the communication between the SNMP card and the UPS is interrupted, and the
connection failure alarm message is started.
Port settings
This column sets the port information between the UPS and the SNMP card. If the setting is incorrect,
the UPS and the SNMP card cannot be connected normally.
Record settings
This column is used to set the interval for recording UPS operation records. The setting range is 2-99.

3.2.2.2 UPS Remote Control

This page provides the function of remotely controlling the UPS. Click to select the control you want to
execute, and click the Apply button to implement the operation.

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Figure 3.5 UPS Remote Control Page

3.2.2.3 UPS Schedule Settings

This page is mainly used to set UPS schedule related functions, including weekly scheduled power on /
off settings, special day power on / off settings, UPS self-test, sending alarms before scheduled
shutdowns, and delayed shutdown time settings when special events occur.

Figure 3.6 UPS Schedule Settings Page

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On / off settings
The special day on / off setting takes precedence over the weekly scheduled on / off setting, that is,
when the weekly scheduled setting time is the same as the special day setting date, the special day on /
off setting prevails.
Other settings
Including timer / special day shutdown to send alarm time setting in advance, delayed shutdown after
abnormal mains power, low battery voltage delay shutdown, over temperature delay shutdown and
overload delay shutdown time setting.
UPS self-test
Set the UPS to test at a certain time.

3.2.2.4 UPS Wake On LAN

This page can set whether to wake up the computer that lives on the same network with iStars after the
mains is restored. Note that the computer must support the Wake-on-LAN feature and it has been
configured.

Figure3.7 UPS Wake on LAN Page

Remote port
Set the remote port number.
MAC address 1~8
Set the MAC address of the computer in the same LAN as iStars. And set whether to wake up the
computer after the utility power is restored.

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3.2.2.5 Environment Parameter Settings

This web page sets the port information, communication address, and upper and lower limits of
temperature and humidity for the temperature and humidity module. The SMS module and the
temperature and humidity module cannot be used at the same time.

Figure 3.8 Environment Parameter Settings Page

Port settings
If the port information is set incorrectly, the temperature and humidity module and the SNMP card cannot
communicate normally.
Parameter settings
Configure the number of modules
Set the current number of temperature and humidity modules. If the relevant module information is set,
you can view the real-time data of the temperature and humidity module in [Overview].

Conversion coefficient
Actual temperature (humidity) = collected temperature (humidity) / conversion coefficient; this parameter
is for compatibility with different temperature and humidity modules.

3.2.2.6 Email Alarm Settings

This function realizes sending device events and daily reports to users by Email.
Function setting: When iStars detects UPS related data or events, whether to transfer these information
to a certain user's Email box. The settings page includes Email settings, recipient email addresses (for
receiving event log files), recipient email addresses (for receiving daily reports), and test settings. Figure
3.8 shows the email alert setting page.
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Figure 3.9 Email Alarm Settings Page

Email configuration
Email server
Set the server address of the email receiver.
Email port
Email mail receiving port, usually 25.
SOCKS proxy
Set the SOCKS proxy server and port number of the user's network. Note that the SOCKS proxy is
inconsistent with the HTTP proxy. The default port number for SOCKS proxy is 1080.
Sender Email Address
Set the address of the email sender.
Whether Email Transmission Is Encrypted
Set whether Email uses SSL encryption for transmission.
Email account
Set the sender's Email account, which is generally the same as the sender's Email address.
Email password
Set the email account password of the sender. Some Email servers may set the client authorization
code here.
Recipient's Email Address (for receiving daily reports)
Daily report delivery time
This setting is to set whether to send the daily report regularly.
Account 1~4
Set up an email account to receive daily reports, with a maximum of 4 supported.

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Recipient's Email Address (for receiving event log files)

Send an email alert when an event occurs
Set whether to send events by email when an abnormal state of the UPS is detected.
Account 1~8
When the UPS is in an abnormal state, the email account of the email receiver supports a maximum
of 8.
Receive event settings
This page selects some or all of the various events detected by iStars and sends them to the
corresponding Email account.

Figure 3.10 Receive Event Settings Page

Test setup
Test mail recipient
After setting the recipient's email address, click Send Test Email to test whether the email sending
function is normal. If the email function is normal, the email recipient will receive a test email.

3.2.2.7 SMS Alarm Settings

The SMS alarm function requires iStars external SMS module, which is sent as a short message by
detecting the relevant data and events of the UPS. The setting interface includes SMS status, SMS
configuration, port settings, mobile phone number for receiving event notifications, and test settings. The
SMS module and the temperature and humidity module cannot be used at the same time.

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Figure 3.11 SMS Alarm Settings Page

Port settings
Set the port information of the SNMP card and the SMS module. If it is set incorrectly, communication will
fail.
SMS status
Display the communication status, signal quality and other related information of the short message
module connected to iStars.
Receive event notification mobile phone number
Set the mobile phone number of the receiver. It supports up to eight. When an abnormality is detected in
the UPS, whether to send related events through short messages.
Receive event settings
This page selects some or all of the various events detected by iStars and sends them to the
corresponding mobile phone number.
Test setup
Test the SMS receiver ’s mobile phone number to check whether the web page function can be used
normally and the receiver ’s mobile phone number to receive information normally. The receiver will
receive a test message after clicking the test.

3.2.3 Statistical Query

The function options include four sub-functions of data recording, event recording, short message
recording, and email. You can query the related historical records of the specified date by entering the
year, month, and day. The related record information can also be saved to other storage devices through
the save button on the page.
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3.2.3.1 Data Record

This page records the UPS input, output, battery, bypass, environment, and battery test data. To view
UPS data for a specific day, enter the year, month, and day you want to query in the input box. If there is
no data for that day, no data is displayed. You can also view the curve of the data change here.

Figure 3.12 Data Record, Battery Test Record

You can select the data you want to view in the data list, and you can select up to 4 at a time.

Figure 3 .13 Data-Time Curve

3.2.3.2 Event Record

This page records the details such as the date / time and time description of the UPS event. To view the
event records of a specific day, enter the day you want to query in the box.
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Figure 3.14 Event Record Page

3.2.3.3 SMS Record

This page mainly records the details of the SMS test, the date / time of the SMS alert, and the time
description. To view the event records of a specific day, enter the day you want to query in the box.

Figure 3.15 SMS Record Page

3.2.3.4 Email Record

This page mainly records the details of email test, email daily report, date / time and time description of
email alert. To view the event records of a specific day, enter the day you want to query in the box.

Figure 3.16 Email Record Page

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3.2.4 General Settings

Function options include network settings, system settings, and network management settings. This
feature is not open to users with read-only permissions.

3.2.4.1 Network Settings

This web page sets network connection information, DNS server IP address, dynamic domain name
resolution, web page remote login and other functions.
Network Configuration
The IP acquisition method can be set manually or automatically by DHCP. Contact your network
administrator for the appropriate settings.
If the DHCP network service is provided in the user's network, the automatic setting can be selected. At
this time, the DHCP network service allocates the address, and the detailed information of the allocation
can be displayed in the iSearch software.
If you cannot provide DHCP service, please choose manual settings, please assign an IP address,
subnet mask, gateway address, and primary and secondary DNS servers on the same network segment
as the user workstation. Figure 3.16 shows the network configuration function.

Figure 3.17 Network Configuration

Dynamic Domain Name Resolution
Before using the dynamic domain name resolution function, you need to apply for an account on the
website of the dynamic domain name resolution provider in advance. After the application is successful,
the public IP address of the SNMP card is mapped to the corresponding domain name through the
dynamic domain name resolution provider. After the setting is successful, you can browse the webpage
through the domain name.
Remote Login Page
In this table, you can set the user name, password (that is, the password), login permission, and login IP
address for logging in to iStars.
The permission settings are no permission, read-only, and read / write. "No authority" means that a
certain user name or IP is prohibited from using the system web page; "readable" means that the user
has only the right to view the information on the web page, and cannot use the setting and control
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function options in the web page.

The setting format of the manager's IP address is the same as that in the connection status table. After
setting the manager IP, the designated user must log in to the iStars web page on the terminal
corresponding to the IP address; without setting the manager IP address, you can log in to the iStars
web page on any terminal. Figure 3.17 shows the functions of dynamic domain name resolution and web
remote login.

Figure 3.18 Dynamic DNS, Remote Login Page

3.2.4.2 System Settings

System settings include four functions: system configuration, language setting, update system time, and
system restart.

Figure 3.19 Dynamic DNS, Remote Login Page

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System Configuration
System Name
Set the name of iStars. This item can be named by the user.
System Administrator
Set the iStars administrator name.
System Location
Set where iStars will be placed.
Automatically Update System Time
Automatic Update Interval
Set how often the system time is updated.
Time Server
Set the time server IP address on the network. You can use the existing network address or
customize the time server IP address.
Time Zone (as opposed to Greenwich)
This item can be adjusted according to different time zones. GMT is Greenwich Mean Time.
Regulate Time by DST
If this option is set to YES, the time will be automatically changed to daylight saving time. Click the
Adjust System Time Now button to complete the above four settings.
Manually Update System Time
This item is used when the user manually updates.
System restart
This item is used for users to restart the system at regular intervals.

3.2.4.3 SNMP Settings

SNMP network management settings are mainly used for trap notifications and SNMP protocol
notifications. Figure 3.19 shows the network management settings.

Figure 3.20 SNMP Settings Page

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SNMP Parameter Settings

SNMP port, Trap receiving port
These two columns set the SNMP and Trap ports. The default SNMP port is 161, and the Trap port
is 162 by default.
SNMP notification request
This column sets the number of repetitions and time interval for Trap Inform notifications.
SNMPv3 Engine ID
This column sets the SNMP V3 entity engine ID.
Trap notification
IP address of the Recipient
This field is used to set the IP address of the recipient receiving the Trap notification sent by the
SNMP card. A total of 8 recipient IP addresses can be set.
Community string
This column sets the name of the community string. If it communicates with the host computer, the
community string must be the same, otherwise it cannot communicate.
Trap sending type, receiving method
Trap sending types currently only support RFC1628, and the receiving methods are Trap and
Inform.
Event management
The SNMP card can detect various events of the UPS. Users can check the events received by
each user separately here, and click the [Test] button here to test whether the function is normal.
User Management
Here you can manage the information that Trap notifies each user.

SNMP Management Settings

IP of Manager
The SNMP manager IP address is set here. A total of 8 addresses can be set. When set to‘*. *. *. *’,
This SNMP card can be managed at any IP address.
Community string
Set the name of the community string here (the community string must be the same as the setting at
the NMS to receive).
SNMP permissions
Please set the manager's authority here.
User name, user password, privacy password, authentication, privacy protection
Set user authentication information for SNMP manager here.

3.2.5 Assistant Function

Feature options include firmware updates, serial debugging, help, and about.

3.2.5.1 Firmware Update

This page updates the firmware, including local update and online update. Users need to upload files or
update firmware online. Depending on the network and the size of the update package, it may take
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several seconds to several minutes. Please wait patiently. After uploading the file or updating the
firmware online, please check whether the information in the device list is correct, and finally click "Start
Upgrade". When the firmware update is completed, iStars will restart automatically (note that the power
cannot be turned off during the restart process, otherwise the product may not work properly), the
monitoring webpage will not respond during the restart process, and iSearch cannot find its address.
After the restart is complete, check if the firmware version in the iSearch software, firmware update page,
and about page has been updated.

Figure 3.21 SNMP Settings Page

Local update
Before use, please check if the upgrade package is correct. Select the file package to be updated in the
"Upgrade file" column and upload the upgrade package. After the upload is successful, please click
"Start Upgrade", wait for the upgrade to complete, and the system will restart.
Update online
Before use, please check if the network is correct. Click "Check for version updates". After the update is
complete, click "Start Upgrade", wait for the upgrade to complete, and the system will restart.

3.2.5.2 Serial Port Debugging

The user can choose the serial port type and encoding type, send debugging data, and observe whether
the device / module can respond normally. If you need to export all the debugging data, please set the
“System Record Serial Port Debugging Data” column to “Yes”.

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Figure 3.22 Serial Port Debugging Page

3.2.5.3 Help

This page mainly records the text description of each function of the iStars web page.

Figure 3.23 Help Page

3.2.5.4 About

This page mainly records iStars system information, network status, and functions for saving /
recovering settings.
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Figure 3.24 About Page

Save current settings

Save the data of the current web page settings. Export the "system_config.csv" configuration file. It is
best not to modify this file at will.
Restore standby settings
Import the previously saved configuration file and restore the data set by the web page.
Reset to factory settings
Restore the system to factory settings and clear the settings saved on the webpage.

3.2.6 Current Alarm

This page mainly displays the current alarms of the UPS.

Figure 3.25 Current Alarm Page

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