Eaton Ipp Users Guide en 1.40

Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP)
Users Guide
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Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eaton Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Line Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eaton IPM Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HTML pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ubuntu's Software Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linux Graphical System Integration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linux Network System Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Activating Shutdown Controller under Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Events and Actions with Some Windows x64 bits OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows Vista Hibernate Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutdown Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On the System Hosting Eaton IPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On the System that Displays the Web-based GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows Quick Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uninstalling the Windows Eaton IPP (Standard Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing/Uninstalling the Eaton IPP (Command Line). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linux Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Native Installation on a Red Hat, Suse, Mandriva, or Derivative System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Native Installation on a Debian or Derivative System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generic Installation on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrading the Eaton IPP Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Discover UPSs Connected through USB/Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Discover Nodes Connected on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Node Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E-mail Action Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command (Execute Script/Program) Action Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Box Notification Action Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Events and Actions Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configure User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edit Scan Settings for Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Shutdown Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edit Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edit Shutdown Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edit Advanced Shutdown Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edit UPS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutdown Use Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Architecture #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Architecture #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Architecture #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SUPERVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Access to the Monitoring Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Local Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Source View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measures Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graph Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synoptic Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Events Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statistics Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calendar Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Node Events List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Launching the Device Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REDUNDANCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Enabling Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Redundancy Schemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redundancy Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Composite Device in Power Source View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Components Sub-view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redundancy Use Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Case #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Case #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Case #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Case #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redundancy Advanced Behavior Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redundancy Alarm Management with Four Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Protection Alarm Management with Four Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Redundancy Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICE AND SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) is protection software that gracefully shuts down local computers and
servers powered by a UPSs in the event of a power outage. The Eaton IPP acquires information through local
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Local Communication. UPSs USB or RS-232 communication ports (Pulsar & Powerware series)
Network Communication. Web/SNMP Cards, such as Network Management Cards, Network-MS, and
Modbus-MS, Connect UPS XSlot, PXGX 2000, PXGX-UPS
The Eaton IPP provides the following:

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Provides local computer graceful shutdown through network or local connectivity

Allows Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) to provide centralized management and supervision of
Eaton IPP applications running on virtualized servers other than VMware vCenter (such as Microsoft
Hyper-V Hypervisor or Citrix Xen).
Allows Eaton IPM to provide advanced management feature (mass configuration and mass upload) with the
Eaton Network Management Cards (also called NMC), Network-MS (example, 66102/103006826), and
Modbus-MS (example, 66103).
Figure 1 shows the Eaton IPP Main Page.
Figure 1. Eaton IPP Main Page
Compatibility
Eaton has tested the compatibility of the Eaton IPP with the following devices and applications.
NOTE
The Connect-UPS-E card (Powerware series) has not been tested but should be
compatible.
NOTE
If a device doesnt support the Quick Scan feature, it can be supervised if Address
Scan or Range Scan operations are performed. See Discover Nodes Connected on
the Network on page 18 for more information.
Introduction
Eaton Devices
Table 1. Eaton Devices
Eaton Equipment Designation
Type
Network Management Card Minislot SNMP /

Web - Network-MS (ex 66102; DA firmware revision and above)
UPS Option Card

Eaton Pulsar
and associated Environment Sensor

Network Management Card & Modbus /JBus -Modbus-MS (ex 66103; through Ethernet
Network)
UPS Option Card

Eaton Pulsar
and associated Environment Sensor 66846

ConnectUPS- Minislot Network Management Card / Network-MS (ex 103006826)
UPS Option Card

Eaton Powerware
ConnectUPS-BD Web /SNMP P/N 116750222-001 (**)
UPS Option Card
And associated Environment Sensor
Eaton Powerware
ConnectUPS-XSlot Web /SNMP/xHubCard, P/N 116750221-001 (*) (**)
UPS Option Card
And associated Environment Sensor
Eaton Powerware
PXGX2000 P/N 103005868-5591 (*) (***)
UPS Option Card

Eaton Powerware
PXGX-UPS Card
UPS Option Card
Legacy: MGE Network Management Card Minislot SNMP/Web - 66244
UPS Option Card (legacy)
Eaton Powerware
Legacy: Network Management Card Transverse SNMP/Web - 66074
UPS Option Card (legacy)

NOTE 1: Since Intelligent Power Protector 1.10, the Eaton Powerware three-phase UPSs compatibility is officially available according to the
following solution:
Cards: ConnectUPS-X v4.32 or PXGX2000 v1.4.2.1
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UPSs: Blade UPS, PW9155 Dual Phase, PW9355 10-30 kVA, PW9390 40-160 kVA, PW9395 225-1100 kVA & SBM
Known limitation: PW9315 is not supported by the1.10 release
NOTE 2: Required Connect UPS XSlot/BD configuration:

Set the IPP Discovery password to the same value as the Web / SNMP read community name (default is public)
In the ConnectUPS Write Access Managers control menu (using Telnet, SSH, or a serial connection): disable SNMP access restricted by IP/
Hostname (this is the default setting since firmware version 2.02) or configure it correctly. (IPP has to be configured in the trusted host list.)
NOTE 3: Required PXGX 2000 / PXGX-UPS configurations:

Set the IPP Discovery password to the same value as the PXGX read community name (default is public)
On the PXGX Access control page, disable SNMP access restricted by IP/Hostname or configure it correctly (IPP has to be configured in the
trusted host list)
When using PXGX, take care to configure PXGX in SNMP V1 or SNMP V1 + V3
Introduction
Serial Line Devices

The Eaton IPP is compatible with the following serial line devices (see Table 2).
Table 2. Serial Line Devices
Eaton Equipment Designation
Connectivity
Eaton Powerware series:
USB or RS-232
Eaton 3105, 5110, 5115, 5130, 9130, 9135, 9140 and legacy 9120, 9125
Eaton Powerware series:
RS-232 only
Eaton BladeUPS, 5125, 9155, 9355, 9390, 9395

USB or RS-232
Eaton Pulsar Series:

Evolution 650 / 850 / 1150 / S 1250 / 1550 / S 1750 / 2000 / S 2500 / S 3000
Pulsar 700 / 1000 / 1500 / 1000 RT2U / 1500 RT2U (INTL. & US Models)
Pulsar M / EX
Eaton 5PX, 5P
Pulsar MX & Pulsar MX Frame 16 U / MX
Eaton 9PX
Eaton Pulsar Series:
RS-232 only
EX RT
Comet EX RT 1:1 / 3:1 / EX 5 RT (Asia/Pacific)
NOTE
Ellipse ASR 600/750/1000/1500 USBS, Ellipse MAX, Protection Station, Protection Center, NOVA AVR, are currently supported
by Personal Solution Pac software.
Eaton IPM Management

The Eaton IPP can be remotely managed, configured, and updated using Eaton IPM supervisory software.
Using the Eaton IPM, you can perform mass configurations and mass updates of Eaton IPP applications. The
Eaton IPM can also remotely perform the following:
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Display an Eaton IPP configuration
Configure a single Eaton IPP
Synchronize multiple Eaton IPP configurations
Trigger Eaton IPP instances upgrade

NOTE
Refer to the Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) Users Guide for more
information. You can evaluate Eaton IPM the by downloading a free trial version that
will manage up to 10 nodes.
Network Ports
Table 3 lists the network ports used by the Eaton IPP.
Table 3. Network Ports
Other Eaton UPS
Management Cards
Protocol
Mode Port
Eaton Nework
Card-MS, NMC
SMTP
TCP/25
OUT
OUT
DHCP/BOOTP
UDP/67
OUT
OUT
TFTP
UDP/69
IN
OUT
OUT
HTTP
TCP/80
IN
IN
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
*NOTE
Eaton IPP with

Shutdown Controller
Eaton IPP and Eaton

IPM
OUT
OUT
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Table 3. Network Ports (Continued)
Protocol
Mode Port
Eaton Nework
Card-MS, NMC
Other Eaton UPS

Management Cards
*NOTE
Eaton IPP with

Shutdown Controller
Eaton IPP and Eaton

IPM
NTP
UDP/123
OUT
OUT
SNMP
UDP/161
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
SNMP Traps
UDP/162
OUT
OUT
UNMP
UDP/200
OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
HTTPS
TCP/443
IN
IN
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
Eaton Supervision
TCP/4679
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
Eaton Notification Broadcast
UDP/4679
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
Eaton SSL Supervision
TCP/4680
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
Eaton Alarms Broadcast
UDP/4680
OUT
IN
IN
Eaton Connected Alarms
TCP/5000
IN
OUT
OUT
Eaton Connected Alarms
TCP/5001
IN
OUT
IPP-Unix (NUT)
TCP/3493
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
NOTE
Includes PXGX2000, PXGX-UPS, Connect UPS BD, Connect UPS X-Slot
Troubleshooting
HTML pages
Cannot display the UPS properties page. HTTP 404 error with IE.
Solution:
Check the URL entered.
https://<name or IP of the computer hosting Eaton IPP>:4680/
- or http://<name or IP of the computer hosting Eaton IPP>:4679/
Ubuntu's Software Center

The package is of bad quality
Solution:
This is a known issue specific to Ubuntu Software Center. Click the ignore and install button.
Linux Graphical System Integration

Linux, Debian, and Ubuntu, with Gnome: Open shortcut is not present
Solution:
The menu shortcut will appear the next time you launch Gnome.
In the meantime, open a Web browser and enter the following URL:
http://localhost:4679/
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Linux OpenSUSE 11, with KDE: Open shortcut is not visible
Solution:
To find IPP icon, use the Search function from the Application Menu. You should then find the Eaton IPP icon
in the Favorites section.
Linux Red Hat, OpenSUSE and Mandriva: Notification icon (system tray icon) is not started upon
installation or upgrade
Solutions:
Launch the following command, as your standard user, from a terminal or using a Launch feature:
$ /usr/local/Eaton/IntelligentPowerProtector/mc2 -systray
If you launch this command from a terminal, add an ampersand (&) at the end of the command line in order
to detach the process.
Close your graphical session and log into a new one. The notification icon will be automatically start with the
new graphical session.
Linux Unity desktop: Open shortcut is not present
Solutions:
Open a terminal and type the following line:
> sudo xdg-desktop-menu install --novendor
/usr/local/Eaton /IntelligentPowerProtector/desktop/Eaton.directory /usr/local/Eaton/
IntelligentPowerProtector/desktop/IPP.directory /usr/local/Eaton/IntelligentPowerProtector/desktop/
Open.desktop
Type open in the search box of the Unity Menu to retrieve the Open shortcut.
Open a Web browser and type the following URL:
http://localhost:4679/
Linux Network System Integration

Network proxy not detected
NOTE
If your network proxy was not detected during installation, you will not be able to
access automatic update and other Internet resources from the Eaton IPP. This can
be validated by the absence of proxy.cfg under /usr/local/Eaton/
IntelligentPowerProtector/configs/
Solution:
Create a file named proxy.cfg under /usr/local/Eaton/IntelligentPowerProtector/configs/ with the following
content:
{
'proxyHost': "your.proxy.address.com",
'proxyPort': "proxy_port"
}
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For example:
{
'proxyHost': "proxy.domain.com",
'proxyPort': "8080"
}
Then, restart the Eaton IPP to reload the configuration
Eaton IPP Linux displays the Network Communication Lost alarm after 20 minutes.
Solution:
Improvement in a future release.
When Activating Shutdown Controller under Linux

When you enable the Shutdown Controller optional module, a problem in the Eaton IPP service
initialization occurs on Linux.
Solution:
The issue can be easily solved by restarting the Eaton IPP daemon once the Shutdown Controller module
has been activated. There is no need to restart the Eaton IPP daemon when disabling this feature.
Events and Actions with Some Windows x64 bits OS

When the shutdown command is called from the Eaton IPP context, the system doesn't find it because
it searched in C:\Windows\SysWOW64, even if the specified path is explicitly
C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe.
NOTE
This is a problem of some Windows x64 OS versions (e.g. XP x64 and 2003 x64).
For example, this problem doesn't appear on Windows 7 x64.
Solution:
Retrieve shutdown.exe from the C:\Windows\System32\ folder and copy it into D:\IPP\ for example. Then
modify shutdown.bat to explicitly call D:\IPP\shutdown.exe
Windows Vista Hibernate Sequence

By default, the Eaton IPP runs an Operating System Hibernate. Unfortunately, the Hibernate option
of Windows Vista is sometimes no longer available after performing a disk cleanup. In this case,
Windows Vista Hibernate fails.
Solutions:
Change the Eaton IPP shutdown configuration from Hibernate to Shutdown.
Execute the command Powercfg -h on under an administrator account to restore the Windows Vista
Hibernate option.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;928897#LetMeFixItMyself
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Shutdown Sequence
A PW 9130 UPS doesn't shut off as expected when IPP is connected through a USB/Serial connection
and when a Web SNMP card is installed.
Solution:
Disable the UPS shutoff command from the card interface to ensure a proper shutdown by Eaton IPP
For that, go to the "Configuration/UPS Shutdown and Restart Settings" page of the card and select "No" for
the parameter "Load Segment to Turn Off after OS Shutdown".
NOTE
If you have chosen to use the USB/serial connector for communication between IPP
and your UPS which also has a web card inside, it is better to disable the shutdown
criteria of the card to ensure the shutdown and the restart of your machine.
Terms
This section provides related terms and definitions.
IP Address
When Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed on a computer, an Internet Protocol
(IP) address is assigned to the system. Each address is unique and is made up of four numbers, each between
0 and 255, such as 168.8.156.210.
Secure Socket Layer
The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a solution for securing transactions over the internet. SSL is a communication
protocol that authenticates the data exchanged, as well as ensuring its confidentiality and integrity. The protocol
uses a recognized encryption method, the RSA algorithm with a public key. SSL is built into Internet Web
browsers. The padlock in the bottom of your browser screen automatically displays if the server sending
information uses SSL.
Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
TCP/IP is a family of network and communication protocols for the transport and network layers. Also known
as the Internet Protocol suite of network communication protocols.
Acknowledgements
The Eaton software development team is grateful to the following projects:
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Spider Monkey
JSMiniNSPR
Ext JS
SQLite
- The SQLite Project (http://www.sqlite.org/) generously donated source code to the public domain that
helped us for this project.
Open SSL
- This Eaton IPP product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL
Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
- This Eaton IPP product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
- This Eaton IPP product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
Lib USB
Net SNMP
Introduction
The full license version for each of these projects is available from Eaton IPP using the
Settings > System > About selection path.
Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter provides Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) installation prerequisites and quick start
installation procedures. Information about uninstalling and upgrading the product is also included.
NOTE
Please refer to the following installation information for operating system

compatibility:
http://pqsoftware.eaton.com/install/common/eaton_os_compatibilities_aa.pdf
NOTE
The Eaton IPP Linux package is based on standard Linux mechanisms and therefore
can be installed and used with other Linux distributions.
Installation Prerequisites
This section provides installation prerequisites for the following:
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Systems hosting the Eaton IPP
Systems that display the Web-based graphical user interface (GUI)

NOTE
The Eaton IPP installs all the necessary drivers for USB communication. If the
Windows operating system attempts to install a driver from Windows Update,
you can cancel this process.
On the System Hosting Eaton IPP

The Eaton IPP can be installed on Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
Vista 7, Microsoft Windows 7 and 8, and on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2012 (including R2
revision).
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To avoid network or serial port access conflicts, do not install the Eaton IPP on a machine that also hosts:
- Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM)
- Eaton Enterprise Power Manager
- Network Management Proxy
- Personal Solution Pac
- LanSafe and LanSafe Web View
- Netwatch
IMPORTANT
For Standby Configuration (Windows)

In the properties settings of the Configuration Panel > Power Option, you must deselect
(uncheck) the Standby configuration of your operating system in order to be compliant with the
Eaton IPP. With the standby configuration selected (checked), your system is not protected. If you
want to save energy, enable the hibernate feature.
On the System that Displays the Web-based GUI

The Eaton IPP graphical interface can be accessed remotely using a simple Web browser. Access to this
interface can be secured through Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection and is also secured through login and
password.
Installation
The Eaton IPP graphical interface has been tested with:

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Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) version 7 and later

NOTE
For optimal performance, Google Chrome or Firefox is recommended. For good

performance, IE version 9 and later is recommended. IE6 performance is not
optimal.
Windows Quick Start Instructions

This section includes quick start installation and configuration instructions.
Graphical Installation
To install the Eaton IPP:
1.
On a computer with a Windows operating system, run the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector package
under an administrator account. The Eaton Intelligent Power Protector Installer Welcome screen displays.
2.
Observe the prompt and verify that the communication device is connected. Click Next (see Figure 2).
The Login screen displays.
Figure 2. Welcome Screen
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3.
Read the application description. Type the login and password and click Login (see Figure 3). The default
entry for login and password is admin.
Figure 3. Login Screen

NOTE
If the browser does not open as planned, it should be started manually and pointed
to http://127.0.0.1:4679.
Configuration
When started, the application automatically performs a discovery using the Quick Scan option:
Using the Quick Scan operation, you will discover
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Serial line connected UPSs (RS-232 or USB). The discovered UPS (connected through RS-232 or USB
).
ports) is automatically assigned as the Power source (the Status icon is Green
Networked UPSs through broadcast. Quick Scan is compatible with Web/SNMP Cards, including
Network-MS (example, 66102 / 103006826) and Modbus-MS (example, 66103), Connect UPS XSlot, PXGX
2000, and PXGX-UPS Card.
NOTE
The discovered UPS connected through the Network are not automatically assigned
as the Power source. You must select the node and click Set as Power Source. The
icon becomes Green
Display the discovered nodes using Settings > Auto Discovery (see Figure 4). For the other nodes, perform
the discovery based on IP address ranges using the Range Scan option. Using Range Scan discovers the
nodes that are outside of the network segment and nodes that are not compatible with the Quick Scan
feature. Refer to Compatibility on page 1 to determine if your node supports the Quick Scan feature.
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Figure 4. Quick Start - Auto Discovery Page
Operation
Use the Views > Power Source menu item (optional) to supervise the current state of the compatible power
devices and applications. Select a line in the list and the panels are updated with selected device information
(see Figure 5).
The Events > Event List view allows you to view the device events.
Figure 5. Power Source Main Page
Installation Result
IMPORTANT
If you install a new Eaton IPP release without uninstalling the old one, you will keep your database
and your product settings.
At the end of the installation, the following shortcuts are created in the group Start > Programs > Eaton >
Intelligent Power Protector
- Open Eaton Intelligent Power Protector: Starts the main Eaton IPP graphical interface
- Start Eaton Intelligent Power Protector: Starts the service
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- Stop Eaton Intelligent Power Protector: Stops the service

- Uninstall Eaton Intelligent Power Protector: Uninstalls the program
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A service called Eaton Intelligent Power Protector is also created for the Database Acquisition Engine.
- This program continuously polls the status of Eaton devices and Applications connected on the network.
- This service automatically starts on machine boot-up.
- This service provides the Web Interface.
A system tray icon displays the alarms on the local computer. Right-click this icon to display the same
shortcuts as in the Windows Start menu.
Uninstalling the Windows Eaton IPP (Standard Method)

The following methods for uninstalling the Eaton IPP are available:
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Access the control panel selection for your operating system to uninstall programs and remove the Eaton
Intelligent Power Protector Vx.xx package per your system instructions.
You can also uninstall from the shortcuts to remove the product and custom files (if you confirm the action):
Start > Programs > Eaton > Intelligent Power Protector > Uninstall Intelligent Power Protector
Installing/Uninstalling the Eaton IPP (Command Line)

You can install or uninstall the Eaton IPP product from a command line in order to deploy the software in a
group, with or without using the graphical interface. You can also configure protection settings from the
command line.
Detail of available command options can be obtained using the following command:
<packageName> -help
<packageName> [COMMAND] [OPTION]...
The available commands are:
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-install
-uninstall
Launches the installation/upgrade process (default).

Launches the process to uninstall the application.
The available options are:

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-debug
-silent
Displays debugging information on the console.

Install the application silently.
Access the installation folder:

-dir <installPath>
Power source settings can be provided with:
-sdn <login>:<password>@<address>,<loadSegment>,
<shutdownDuration>,<shutdownTimer>,<shutoffControl>
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Example
The following command will install the Eaton IPP silently in C:\Program Files\MyFolder:
<packageName> -install -silent -dir "C:\Program Files\MyFolder" -sdn
admin:admin@192.168.100.101,1,120,-1,1
The Eaton IPP installs with shutdown feature parameters
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Power source: 192.168.100.101
Login: admin
Password: admin
Load segment: 1 (Master)
Shutdown duration: 120 seconds
Shutdown timer: -1 (None)
Shutoff control: 1 (Enabled)
After the installation is completed, open a Web browser with the following URL:
http://<host>:4679/ (where <host> is the host name or IP address of the machine hosting the Eaton IPP).
Linux Installation
Eaton IPP for Linux is available both in native package form (.deb or .rpm) and as a generic installer for Command
Line Interface (CLI).
Native Installation on a Red Hat, Suse, Mandriva, or Derivative System

To install graphically:
1.
Double-click the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector.rpm package.
2.
The system prompts for the root password. Enter the root password. The system launches a graphical
front end, such as Red Hat's package Installer (see Figure 6).
Figure 6. Red Hat Package Installer
Command Line Installation

To install from the command line:
1.
At the command line prompt, type the command (as root):
$ rpm -i ipp-linux_X.Y.Z.rpm
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For example:
$rpm -ivh ipp-linux-1.10.032-1.i386.rpm
Preparing...
1:ipp-linux
2.
########################################### [100%]
########################################### [100%]
When the installation is completed, open a Web browser with the following URL:
http://<@IP>:4679/ (where <@IP> is the IP address of the machine hosting the Eaton IPP)
Native Installation on a Debian or Derivative System
IMPORTANT
On Debian (Lenny), there is no default graphical installer present.

You should either use the command line installation that follows, or install the package gdeb and
gdebi and restart your graphical session to be able to complete this procedure.
This is a known Debian bug, which is registered in the Debian Bug Tracking System:
http://bugs.debian.org/585183
To install graphically:
1.
Double-click the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector.deb package.
2.
The system prompts for the root password and then launches a graphical front end, such as Gdebi (see
Figure 7):
Figure 7. Gdebi Front End

3.
Click Install Package.
4.
After installation is completed, open the menu Application > Eaton> Eaton Intelligent Power
Protector> Open (in Gnome), then follow the instructions in Configuration on page 18.
Command Line Installation

To install from the command line:
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1.
At the command line prompt, type the command (as root):
$ dpkg -i ipp-linux_X.Y.Z.deb
For example:
$ dpkg -i ipp-linux_1.10.032-1_i386.deb
(Reading database ... 352242 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace ipp-linux 1.10.032 (using .../
ipp-linux_1.10.032-1_i386.deb)...
Unpacking replacement ipp-linux ...
Setting up ipp-linux (1.10.032)...
2.
Generic Installation on Linux

If your system does not derive from Red Hat (.rpm) or Debian (.deb), you can install Eaton IPP using the generic
package. (This method is only supported from the command line.)
To install from a command line in interactive mode:
1.
Use the following command from where the generic installer is located (as root):
$ ipp-linux-0x_0x_000x-i386 -install
2.
For silent installation, add the silent parameter (as root):
$ ipp-linux-0x_0x_000x-i386 -install -silent

3.
Uninstalling the IPP Linux Package

If you chose the native packages for installation, you can use your favorite packages management application
to remove the ipp-linux package.
You can also do the same from the command line. For example:
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On RedHat and derivatives, use: $ rpm -e ipp-linux
On Debian and derivatives, use: $ dpkg -r ipp-linux

NOTE
After uninstalling the native .deb or .rpm packages, some user's configuration and
data are not removed, due to technical constraints.
If you want to fully remove these, use (as root):
$ rm -rf /usr/local/Eaton/IntelligentPowerProtector
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If you have chosen the generic installer, use the following command for interactive uninstall (as root):
$ /installation/path/mc2 -uninstall
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For silent uninstall add the -silent parameter as shown below (as root):
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$ /installation/path/mc2 -uninstall -silent
Upgrading the Eaton IPP Product

If you install a new Eaton IPP Release without uninstalling the old release, you will keep your database and your
product settings. Refer to the Eaton Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) Users Guide for upgrade information.
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Chapter 3
Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP).
Discover UPSs Connected through USB/Serial

To discover UPSs through a USB or Serial connection:
1.
2.
From the left-side Views panel of the Eaton IPP main interface window, select the Settings-> Auto
Discovery menu item. The Node List page displays.
The first discovered UPS connected through RS-232 or USB is automatically assigned as the Power
(see Figure 8).
Source. Identify the Power Source by the green status symbol
When the Power Source is configured, the status symbol icon becomes green if the configuration is successful
or gray if the communication fails.
Figure 8. Eaton IPP UPS Auto Discovery
Discover Nodes Connected on the Network

Prerequisites
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Each network node (such as Web/SNMP cards), must have a valid IP address or a DNS name in the range
that you have entered for auto-discovery. See Compatibility on page 1. The Eaton IPP automatically
receives the alarms through notification or polling.
For Connect UPS XSlot/BD, the required configuration must be set:

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Set the IPP discovery password to the same value as the Web /SNMP read community name (default is
public)
In ConnectUPS Write Access Managers control menu (via Telnet, SSH, or serial connection), disable SNMP
access restricted by IP/Hostname (this is the default setting since firmware version 2.02). In addition, Eaton
IPP must be configured in trusted host list)
For PXGX 2000 & PXGX-UPS cards, the required configuration must be set:
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Set the IPP discovery password to the same value as the PXGX read community name (default is public)
On the PXGX Access control page, disable SNMP access restricted by IP/Hostname or configure Eaton IPP
correctly in the trusted host list)
Take care to configure PXGX2000 in SNMP V1 or SNMP V1 + V3
Discovery
To discover nodes connected on the network:
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1.
From the left-side Views panel of the Eaton IPP main interface window, select the Settings > Auto
2.
From the right-side panel, select a discovery method (see Figure 8):
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Quick Scan: Automatically performed when application starts
Range Scan: Click the Range Scan button
Address Scan: Click the Address Scan button
Quick Scan
The Quick Scan request is a broadcast frame on 4679 IANA reserved port and 69 standard TFTP port. See
Compatibility on page 1 to determine if your node supports Quick scan feature
Using the Quick Scan operation, you will discover within a few seconds:
- Web/SNMP Cards, such as Network Management Cards, Network-MS, and Modbus-MS, Connect UPS
XSlot, PXGX 2000, PXGX-UPS
NOTE
Each network node (such as Web/SNMP cards), must have a valid IP address or a
DNS name in the range that you have entered for auto-discovery. See
Compatibility on page 1. The Eaton IPP automatically receives the alarms through
notification or polling.
Range Scan
Using the Range Scan operation, you will discover the nodes that are outside of the Network segment and
nodes that are not compatible with the Quick scan feature. See Compatibility on page 1 to determine if your
node supports the Quick scan feature.
Clicking the Range scan button displays the Range scan dialog. In the Range scan dialog box, edit IP address
ranges and eventually specify authentication parameters that are different from global scan settings (see
Figure 9).
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Figure 9. Range Scan Dialog Box
Address Scan
This type of node discovery performs a single address scan (or for several IP addresses separated by the ;
character). In the Address(es) Scan dialog box, edit IP addresses to scan and eventually specify authentication
parameters that are different from global scan settings. Each node (Network Management Card, proxy, or
application) must have a valid IP address (or a DNS name) in the range that you have entered for auto-discovery
(see Figure 10).
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Figure 10. Address(es) Scan Dialog Box
Power Source
None of the discovered UPSs that are connected through (Network) are automatically assigned as the Power
Source. You must select the node and click the Set as Power Source button. The Edit Shutdown Configuration
dialog box opens automatically when the Power Source is set (see Figure 11).
Figure 11. Edit Shutdown Configuration Dialog Box
Configure Node Settings

NOTE
Eaton IPP automatically receives the alarms (through notification or polling) without
specific configuration on the network card, proxies, or applications.
To configure node information and access parameters (administrators only):

1.
Discovery menu item. The Nodes List page displays.
2.
Select a node from the Nodes List page.
3.
Click the Edit node information button or the Set node access parameters button.
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4.
The Edit Node Information dialog or the Access parameters dialog displays (see Figure 12 and Figure 13):
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Edit node information dialog. The Edit node information dialog box allows editing the node name,
the user type, the node description and the associated load alarm threshold.
Access parameters dialog. You can define the access settings for all selected devices. Only relevant
settings are set, depending on the capabilities of the selected device capabilities.
Figure 12. Node Access Parameters
Figure 13. Node Information
Configure Actions
From the Settings > Actions menu item, the following types of notifications or executable actions can be set
to occur as the result of specific Eaton IPP actions (see Figure 14 and Figure 15):
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E-mail
Execute script/program
Notification to the local alarm notification box, available from the System Tray icon
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Figure 14. Actions Window
Figure 15. Create New Action Dialog Box
NOTE
The * fields are required. Clicking the pen icon starts an assistant to fill the field.
Action active*: Enables/disables the action
Action name*: Name for the action
Event criticalities*: Critical, Warning, Normal, Communication Lost. With this parameter, you can filter the
notification according to the event level (see Node Events List on page 52). If you select Critical as filter
you will not receive the associated Normal event informing that the device status changes from Critical
to Normal.
Event category*: All Events, Alarms, Shutdown events, Power events, Measures (see Alarms and Events
in Event Category List on page 27). The pen icon allows you to select and edit the event category.
From View*: The view that triggers the event
Action type*: E-mail, Command, Notification. According to your choice, specific settings are available for
each action.
E-mail Action Type

You can set e-mail notifications for specific events. First, set the event filter to specify the event trigger in the
Create new actions dialog (see Figure 15). Then, set the e-mail notification criteria in the Edit Action dialog box
(see Figure 16). The e-mail action is not active by default, but some of the fields in the e-mail action settings
panel are preconfigured by default.
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Figure 16. Edit Action Dialog

Specific e-mail action settings are as follows:
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SMTP Server: To receive e-mail on UPS events you have to indicate the SMTP server IP address. A valid
login and password must be used when the SMTP server requests authentication.
Login, Password: authentication information of the SMTP server
Recipient: Receiver e-mail address. (You can specify multiple receivers by separating them with coma.)
Sender (Optional field): The e-mail sender. (Note that your SMTP server may require a valid e-mail
address.)
Subject: The e-mail subject (can be customized with pre-defined variables).
Message: The e-mail message body (can be customized with pre-defined variables as shown in Figure 17).
Digest: you can specify that you want to receive a consolidation of the alarms that occurred during a delay
that you can choose (if you specify none, each alarm will generate an e-mail. With this setting, you will
receive more e-mail for the same number of events. Possible values are: None / Every 10 seconds / Every
minutes / Every hour / Every day
For advanced use, the following options are available to you:

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You can duplicate an existing action already configured and modify the desired parameters.
You can customize the subject, such as when you use a third-party service provider to translate e-mail into
SMS.
You can specify that you want to receive a consolidation of the alarms that occurred during a delay time
duration. For example, if you specify none, each alarm generates an e-mail. With this setting, you will
receive more e-mail for the same number of events.
In the Edit message dialog (see Figure 17), click the green plus (+) button to add a variable.
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In the Edit message dialog, clicking the pen icon causes the Edit message assistant to fill the field with
some variables.
Figure 17. Edit Message Dialog
Command (Execute Script/Program) Action Type

In order to execute a script or program on UPS events, the program path is required.
Example to play sound alarms on events:
1.
Create a batch command file containing the command:
mplay32.exe /play /close C:/WINDOWS/Media/<sound>.wav

2.
Create an action of type command calling this batch file.
Windows
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For Windows, the program is executed under the SYSTEM account.

For the right execution of some privileged commands, it is necessary to modify the execution context
before it can be run.
To allow a user to run specific tools and programs with permissions that are different from those assigned to
the user's account, use the Windows RunAs command. This allows you to save the password (Windows
XP Service Pac 2 and more recent versions).
Use the following Microsoft command:
> runas /profile /user:<windows_ login> /savecred <my_program.exe>
When first executed, a password is required; it is saved for subsequent executions.
Linux
For Linux, the Eaton IPP process is running under root privilege (psuedo command is not needed to execute a
program or shell script).
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Alarm Box Notification Action Type

The Notification action is active by default. Notifications are provided by alarms by default. Up to 10 alarms are
displayed on the local computer in an alarm box (see Figure 18). The status part of the alarm box is optional. It
only appears if a power source has been declared in the Shutdown configuration settings.
Figure 18. Alarm Notification Box with System

In the Event list, you can view more than 10 alarms (see Figure 19).
Figure 19. Alarm Notification Box with System Tray Icon

The Alarm notification box is accessible from the System Tray icon (see Table 4 and Table 5). Click the icon to
open the window that displays the alarms on the local computer.
System Tray Icons

If no Power Source has been declared, the System Tray Icon can have the states described in Table 4.
Table 4. System Tray State Icons (Power Source not Declared)
Icon
State Description
(BLUE) The System Tray Icon correctly receives alarms from Eaton IPP.
(GRAY) Communication is lost between the System Tray and the Eaton IPP.
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If a Power Source has been declared, the System Tray Icon can have the states described in Table 5.
Table 5. System Tray State Icons (Power Source Declared)
Icon
State Description
The System Tray Icon correctly receives alarms from the Eaton IPP. AC is present on
the power source.
The System Tray Icon correctly receives alarms from the Eaton IPP. The power source
runs in battery mode.
The System Tray Icon correctly receives alarms from the Eaton IPP. A Warning event
occurred on the power source.
The System Tray Icon correctly receives alarms from the Eaton IPP. A critical event
occurred on the power source.
Communication with the power source has failed.
NOTE
Right-click the System Tray icon for fast access to the functions shown in Figure 20.
Figure 20. System Tray Contextual Menu
Alarms and Events in Event Category List

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Alarms
- Utility failure
- Communication lost
- Shutdown Imminent
- Battery Low
- Internal Failure
- Overload
- Output On/Off
- Outlets On/Off
- Battery Fault
- On Automatic Bypass
- On Manual Bypass
- Redundancy Lost
- Protection Lost
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Shutdown Events
- Utility failure
- Battery Low
- Shutdown Imminent
- Local Run Time to Shutdown
Power Events
- Output Percent Load
- Output Apparent Power
- Output Active Power
- Output Power Factor
- System Defined Output Overload Alarm
Measures
- Output Percent Load
- Battery Remaining Capacity
- Battery Run Time to Empty
- Main 1: Voltage, Current and Frequency
- Main 2: Voltage, Current and Frequency
- Output: Voltage, Current and Frequency
- Output Apparent Power
- Output Active Power
- Output Power Factor
Advanced Events and Actions Customization

In the Eaton IPP installation folder, you can see a configs/scripts folder containing a sample user-defined action
script (sample_user_script.js).
You can modify this script or create new scripts that define very specific events and actions. The sample script
in this folder provides details about the expected structure and syntax for defining new actions and triggers.
UserScript =
{
name: "MyScript",
enabled: true, // Set this property to true to enable the script
Configure User Accounts

To configure multiple user accounts:
1.
From the left-side Views panel of the Eaton IPP main interface window, select Settings > User List. The
User List page displays (see Figure 21).
2.
Click Add user. The Add user dialog box displays.
3.
Type the users login and the users password (see Figure 22).
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4.
Select the user's profile level:

- Admin: User will be able to access all the features
- User: User will only access the visualization and cannot set changes to the system or nodes
5.
Click Save.
Figure 21. User List Page for User Account
Figure 22. Add User Dialog Box

Note that the Eaton IPP contains a default Administrator profile with:
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admin as login
admin as password
WARNING
For security reasons, Eaton recommends that you change the default password immediately after
the installation. A pop-up message provides a security warning if the password contains less than
eight characters.
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System Settings
You can edit system settings. From the Settings > System menu item, you can edit system information, edit
language, edit scan settings, and edit module settings (see Figure 23).
Figure 23. System Settings Page

Select one of the items on the System page and then double-click the item, or single-click the corresponding
button in the right-side menu:
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Edit system information modifies contact and location information.

Edit language allows you to change the interface language (Czech, English, French, German, Japanese,
Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, or Traditional Chinese).
Edit scan settings are the default access settings that are automatically set for new discovered nodes.
Edit update settings provide features that allow the system to automatically check for Eaton software
updates for you. When a new software version is detected on www.eaton.com, a wizard displays and
provides upgrade instructions for you. Eaton IPP will always be up-to-date if you select (check) the Check
automatically option.
NOTE
Eaton IPP settings will be retained with this operation. Eaton IPM can manage
updates with large number of computers. Refer to the Eaton Intelligent Power
Manager (IPM) Users Guide for more information.
Check for updates determines if a more recent version of the product is available on Eaton Web site.
Edit modules allows you to enable/disable Eaton IPM optional modules:

- Shutdown controller module enables shutdown of the computer running Eaton IPM in the event of a
power failure.
- Redundancy module provides support for >1 UPS in N+1 redundant configurations.
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Edit Scan Settings for Discovery

Administrators can set scanner authentication parameters that will be used as the default when discovering
new devices manually or automatically. These authentication settings can be set for the XML, SNMPv1,
SNMPv3 and NUT protocols.
Newly discovered devices will use these authentication parameters. Depending on the device-supported
protocols, Eaton IPM will choose the needed parameters. See Compatibility on page 1 to determine which
protocols are supported.
The administrator can also activate the automatic scanner to add any automatically discovered devices without
a direct scan action of the administrator. For example, with automatic scan enabled, the presence of a new card
on the network would be auto-discovered and added. The administrator can activate protocols used by scanner
by selecting and deselecting (toggling) protocol check boxes. The administrator can also set default scanner
authentication settings for each protocol.
NOTE
The XML access setting must be set to the main account (principal) in order to
check the authenticity of the alarms source. If another user account is set, this will
result in a communication lost when using the device as a power source.
To change scan settings:

1.
From the left-side Views panel of the Eaton IPP main interface window, select the Settings > System >
Scan settings menu item.
2.
Click the Edit scan settings button on the right-side page. The Edit scan settings dialog box displays (see
Figure 24).
3.
Set the scan settings by selecting or deselecting (checking or unchecking) check boxes, typing data, or
make selections from drop-down lists.
4.
Click Save.
Figure 24. Edit Scan Settings Dialog Box
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Chapter 4
Shutdown
The Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) provides local computer graceful shutdown when connected to a
UPS through either a network card (Web/SNMP cards), USB port, or RS-232 port.
NOTE
When the Shutdown feature is enabled, the software displays a communication

error until the Power Source is correctly configured as described in .
NOTE
Supervision is not possible until the power source has been set.
Shutdown Configuration
To access the shutdown configuration options:
1.
Select the Settings > Shutdown menu item.The Shutdown page displays (see Figure 25).
2.
The following configuration options are provided on the right-side panel of the Shutdown page:
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Edit power source
Edit shutdown configuration
Edit advanced shutdown criteria
Edit UPS configuration
Test access
Test shutdown
Figure 25. USB/Serial Power Source on Shutdown Page
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Shutdown
Edit Power Source

This selection allow you to configure the power source. The dialog fields include:
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Source: The UPS that powers the computer hosting the Eaton IPP. This setting is also accessible through
Settings > Auto Discovery > Set as Power Source.
Load segment: The load segment that powers the server hosting IPP. When Master is selected, the UPS
is completely switched off.
Login, Password: A valid login and password is always mandatory, even if the power source is another
Eaton IPP with the shutdown controller feature activated. Or, for example, if the power source is a Web/
SNMP card, a valid login and password are needed to set values in the Web/SNMP Card, such as when
changing the shutdown duration value.
NOTE
The login used must be the admin account.
To configure the power source, perform the following actions:

1.
In the right-side panel next to the Shutdown page, click the Edit Power Source button. The Edit power
source dialog opens.
2.
In the Power source field, select the UPS that powers the computer hosting the Eaton IPP.
3.
Select the UPS Load Segment that is powering the server.
4.
Type the login and password.
5.
Click Save.
Figure 26. Edit Power Source
IMPORTANT
If the Shutdown feature is incorrectly configured, the software signals a communication error.
Check that power source and access parameters (if needed) are set correctly.
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Edit Shutdown Configuration

NOTE
The Eaton IPP can acquire shutdown alarms from the Eaton IPM with the Shutdown
Controller enabled.
NOTE
The Edit shutdown configuration dialog opens automatically when the power source
is set.
UPS Connected Through Network Card

To configure Shutdown Parameters (Network Device):
1.
Login with an administrator user profile.
2.
Select Settings > Shutdown. The Shutdown page is displayed.
3.
Click Edit shutdown configuration. The Edit Shutdown Configuration dialog box displays (see Figure 27).
4.
Change parameters as needed.
5.
Click Save.

The following parameters are available:
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Shutdown Timer [Optional]: This is the time period from mains power failure until the launch of the UPS
shutdown sequence.
Shutdown Duration: This is the time taken from the Shutdown now command to when the computer
has completed the shutdown process.
Shutdown Type: There are four shutdown type selections.
NOTE
If you select hibernate, but your computer does not have this function, the Eaton
IPM will still protect the system by carrying out the normal (default) shutdown
action.
- Hibernate. If Hibernate (default option) is available with your operating system, is better to use the
hibernation feature (first available with Windows 2000) because there are a number of advantages. If the
system is shut down, all work in progress and system information is automatically saved to the disk. The
computer is also de-energized. When mains power returns, all the applications re-open exactly as they
were and you return to the application work environment.
The Hibernate function must first have been activated in the operating system. In the power options on
the Windows control panel, check that hibernate option is activated on the Hibernate tab sheet. If restart
conditions are the same, then shut down and refer to the BIOS computer configuration. For Windows
Vista, see Troubleshooting on page 4.
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- Shutdown. This option shuts down your applications and the system, but does not de-energize the
computer. The system offers the user the choice to de-energize the computer, in which case, it is the UPS
that powers on most computers. This configuration is necessary if you want the server to restart as soon
as mains power returns.
- Power-off. This option shuts down your applications and the system, and de-energizes the computer. This
configuration is advised if you wish to be on hand when the system restarts, or for load shedding.
- Script. This option manages the shutdown in a custom script that you can use to create your own
shutdown sequence. You can integrate the standard Windows shutdown command. Find more
information with shutdown /? in a Windows Command Line shell.
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Shutdown script: The absolute path of the script.
UPS Connected Through Serial Connection

This is an additional option available to stop the power source by the software (primarily when connected
through USB / RS-232).
Figure 28. Edit Shutdown Configuration (Serial) Dialog Box

The following parameters are available:
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Shutdown Timer [Optional]: This is the time period from mains power failure until the launch of the UPS
shutdown sequence.
Shutdown Duration: This is the time taken from the Shutdown now command to when the computer
has completed the shutdown process.
Shutdown Type: There are four shutdown type selections. For this setting, select Shutdown type Script.
- Script. This option manages the shutdown in a custom script that you can use to create your own
shutdown sequence. You can integrate the standard Windows shutdown command. Find more
information with shutdown /? in a Windows Command Line shell.
Shutdown script: The absolute path of the script.
Shutdown Sequence Trigger

When a power utility failure occurs, the shutdown sequence is started as soon as the first of the two following
conditions is reached (see Figure 29):
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After the Shutdown timer (if configured) is reached.

When Network Management Card or UPS shutdown criteria is reached. This decision is according to the
criteria selected in the Edit Advanced Shutdown criteria dialog (see Figure 30).
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Figure 29. Shutdown Sequence
Edit Advanced Shutdown Criteria

This dialog establishes the criteria for shutting down a UPS.
By default, the Shutdown criteria is reached criteria enabled. This is the standard shutdown sequence taking
into account time based criteria and UPS low battery level criteria. In addition, the user can also select other
events in the following events list.
If these events are selected, they will trigger an immediate shutdown sequence when they occur:
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Redundancy lost (For Eaton MX Frame only)
Protection lost (For Eaton MX Frame only)
UPS fault (internal fault or battery fault)
UPS overload
Output on bypass
Communication failure
When using a Virtual Power Source in redundant configuration, only following criteria can be used:
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Shutdown criteria is reached
Redundancy lost
Protection lost
To edit advanced shutdown criteria:

1.
2.
3.
Click Edit advanced shutdown criteria. The Edit Advanced Shutdown Criteria dialog box displays (see
Figure 30).
4.
5.
Click Save.
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Figure 30. Edit Advanced Shutdown Criteria Dialog Box
Edit UPS Configuration

The Edit UPS Configuration dialog box is available for some UPSs connected through USB or serial. Otherwise,
the parameters are displayed as read only through the network or if the UPS does not support this feature.
You can configure following UPS parameters:
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Low Battery alarm level
Load Segment restart delays
Audible alarm
To edit the UPS configuration:

1.
2.
3.
Click Edit UPS configuration. The Edit UPS Configuration dialog box displays (see Figure 31).
4.
5.
Click Save.
Figure 31. Edit UPS Configuration Dialog Box
Test Access
Test access checks if the login and password are correctly configured so that:
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Eaton IPP can update his shutdown configuration on the card
Eaton IPP can remotely access to the Eaton IPP Shutdown Controller
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Test Shutdown
Test shutdown starts a shutdown procedure according to the Eaton IPP parameters. This action will launch the
entire shutdown sequence, including the UPS shutoff.
Shutdown Use Case

According to different architecture, we describe several typical use cases that will help you to configure properly
the shutdown sequence according to your needs.
Architecture #1
This section provides shutdown use cases for a local, attached UPS through USB/Serial (see Figure 32).
Figure 32. Architecture #1 Schema
Use Case 1
You want to keep your computer hosting Eaton IPP#1 alive as long as possible.
This is the default Eaton IPP#1 configuration. Figure 33 illustrates this Eaton IPP default configuration available
from Settings > Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration.
Figure 33. Edit Shutdown Configuration Dialog
Use Case 2
To save battery backup time, you want to perform load shedding. You want to stop your computer after a
predefined time.
Configure a Shutdown timer value on Eaton IPP#1. This configuration parameter is available from
Settings > Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration.
Architecture #2
This section provides shutdown use cases for a network-attached UPS through Web SNMP Card (see
Figure 34).
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Figure 34. Architecture #2 Schema
Use Case 1
You want to keep all your computers alive as long as possible.
This is the default configuration for the Eaton IPP and the Network Management Card.
The Eaton IPP default configuration is available from Settings > Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration.
The Network Management Card default shutdown configuration is available from UPS > Shutdown Configuration,
as illustrated in Figure 35.
Figure 35. Network Management Card Web Interface
Use Case 2
To save battery backup time, you want to stop all your computers after a predefined time.
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On the Network Management Card, configure a Shutdown Criteria.

The Network Management Card shutdown configurations are available from UPS > Shutdown Configuration.
In this case, the computer automatic restart is guaranteed.
Use Case 3
You want to perform load shedding on the specific computer hosting Eaton IPP#2. You want to stop the
computer hosting Eaton IPP#2 after a predefined time.
On Eaton IPP#2, configure a Shutdown Timer value.
This configuration parameter is available from Settings > Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration.
NOTE 1
In this case the automatic restart for the computer hosting Eaton IPP #2 is not
guaranteed.
NOTE 2
Use Case 3 can be combined with Use Case 1 or Use Case 2.
Architecture #3
This section provides shutdown use cases for a network-attached UPS through Shutdown controller (see
Figure 36).
Figure 36. Shutdown Use Case - Architecture 3 Schema
Use Case 1
You want to keep all your computers alive as long as possible.
This is the default shutdown configuration for the Shutdown Controller Eaton IPP#1 and other Eaton IPPs.
The Eaton IPP default configuration is available from Settings > Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration.
Use Case 2
To save battery backup time, you want to stop all your computers after a predefined time.
On Eaton IPP#1 (Shutdown Controller), configure a Shutdown Timer value.
This configuration parameter is available from Settings > Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration.
In this case the automatic restart for all the computers is guaranteed.
Use Case 3
You want to perform load shedding on the specific computer hosting Eaton IPP#2 (stop the computer hosting
Eaton IPP#2 after a predefined time).
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On Eaton IPP#2, configure a Shutdown Timer value. This configuration parameter is available from Settings >
Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration.
NOTE 1
In this case the automatic restart for the computer hosting Eaton IPP #2 is not
guaranteed.
NOTE 2
Use Case 3 can be combined with Use Case 1 or Use Case 2.
Use Case 4
Typical example with four computers. According to the servers' roles, you may want to shut down the servers
at different times:
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Computer hosting Eaton IPP#1 is directly attached to the UPS (USB/Serial). The Shutdown Controller must
be installed on the server that will be the last one to shut down.
On Pulsar series, this computer must be powered by the master outlet.
Computer hosting Eaton IPP#2 requires a long delay to shutdown, such as hosting database or VMware.
Computer hosting Eaton IPP#3 must be the last one to be shutdown because other servers depend on it,
such as File server.
Computer hosting Eaton IPP#4 is another server that must be stopped before computer 2 or 3 (Web
server), or this computer can also be stopped for load shedding purposes (workstation).
The recommended configurations are:

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On Eaton IPP#1: Configure Shutdown Timer to None and Shutdown Duration to 120s.
On Eaton IPP#2: Configure Shutdown Timer to 180s and Shutdown Duration to 180s.
On Eaton IPP#3: Configure Shutdown Timer to None and Shutdown Duration to 120s.
On Eaton IPP#4: Configure Shutdown Timer to 120s and Shutdown Duration to 120s.
The following time diagram summarizes this configuration (see Figure 37).
Figure 37. Shutdown Controller Diagram
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Chapter 5
Supervision
This chapter describes supervision features in the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP).
NOTE
Supervision is not possible until the power source has been set.
Access to the Monitoring Interface

You can access the interface locally or remotely.
Local Access
From the system where Eaton IPP is installed, you can use the following shortcut:
Start > Programs File > Eaton > Intelligent Power Protector > Open Eaton Intelligent Power Protector
1.
From a local computer, you can type either of the following URLs in a Web browser:
https://127.0.0.1:4680/
-or2.
http://127.0.0.1:4679/
Remote Access
1.
From a remote computer, you can type either of the following URLs in a Web browser:
https://<name or IP address of computer hosting Eaton IPP>:4680/
-orhttp://<name or IP address of computer hosting Eaton IPP >:4679/
2.
In SSL mode, accept the certificate using the procedure provided by your Browser.
3.
Enter the login and password.
Power Source View

The Power Source view allows you to supervise the information from the UPS that powers the Eaton IPP
computer.
To open the Power Source view:
1.
Start the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector main graphical interface from the previously created shortcut.
2.
Click the Views > Power Source menu item. The Power Source window displays (see Figure 37):
This window has a flexible panels option. You can select which panels to display and you can drag-and-drop the
panels within the window to customize the location of each panel.
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Figure 37. Power Source View
Information Panel
The following node information displays in this panel (see Figure 38):
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xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: DNS name (or IP address) displayed near the status icon
Description: Commercial product name
Nominal Apparent Power: Device load capacity in VA
IP address: Device IP address
Mac address: Device MAC address
Location: Device location (value of syslocation object can also be configured on the Device page)
Contact: Device contact (value of syscontact object can also be configured on the Device page)
Serial Number: Device serial number (if available)
Link: Link to device Web site (if available)
Battery State: Charging / Discharging / Default / Floating / Resting
Power Source: AC Power / Battery
Load Level: The output load level of the device
Battery Capacity: Battery capacity of the device
Battery Run Time: Remaining back-up time for the device
Master Output: Main output status (ON/OFF/Internal Failure/On Automatic Bypass/Manual By Pass/
Overload)
Group #x: Output outlet status (ON/OFF)
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NOTE
The information displayed in this panel depends on capabilities of the UPS you are
viewing.
Figure 38. Information Panel
Measures Panel
This panel displays the selected device electrical parameters for single-phase or three-phase devices,
depending on the node capabilities (see Figure 39 and Figure 40).
Figure 39. Measures Panel (Single-Phase)
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Figure 40. Measures Panel (Three-Phase)
Environment Panel
This panel displays the selected device sensor information (see Figure 41):
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Temperature: Sensor-obtained temperature (in C or F). The temperature unit can be configured from the
System configuration language settings.
Humidity: Humidity level
Input #1: Status of first contact (open / closed)
Input #2: Status of second contact (open / closed)
NOTE
For more information about the two optional input connections, please refer to the
Eaton Environmental Monitoring Probe (EMP) User Guide.
Figure 41. Environment Panel
Graph Panel
This panel displays the graph of the main measures of the selected device. To read the values, place your
mouse cursor over the graph. A vertical line appears over it and you can read the values in the box for the
selected date (see Figure 42):
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The
button allows you to zoom in the graph.
The
button allows you to select the data you want to display in the graph.
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Figure 42. Graph Panel

In the Graph settings dialog, you can select up to six measures to display simultaneously (see ). Time scale
possible values are: 1 hour / 2 hours / 6 hours / 12 hours / 24 hours / 2 days / 1 week
Figure 43. Graph Settings Dialog
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Synoptic Panel
This panel displays the selected device synoptic (see Figure 44). A tool tip displays when you move the mouse
over one of the functional block.
Figure 44. Synoptic Panel

The Synoptic color coded icons display for the following (see Table 6):
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UPS modules
Battery modules
Electrical flows
Electrical power sources at UPS input
Load at UPS output, with status linked to UPS output status
Combined flow status and load status
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Table 6. Synoptic Panel Icons

Symbol
Color
Description
UPS Modules
AC/DC DC/AC Bypass
Green
Status OK and Active
AC/DC DC/AC Bypass
Red
Internal Fault and Inactive
AC/DC DC/AC Bypass
Gray
Status OK and Inactive or Unknown
Green
Status OK
Orange
Battery charge is less than 50%
Red
Battery fault or End-of-backup
Gray
Battery status unknown
Yellow
Current flow through the cable
Battery Modules
Electrical Flows
NOTE
Gray
The object animation gives the direction of the

current flow.
No current flow through the cable
WARNING
Although there is no current flow through the cable, the cable may be under voltage.
Electrical Power Source at UPS Input
Green
Source powered. Status OK
Gray
Source not powered or status unknown
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Table 6. Synoptic Panel Icons (Continued)

Symbol
Color
Description
Load at UPS Output

Green
Load powered and protected. Status OK
Red
Load not powered
Gray
Load status not known
Combined Color Code: Flow and Power Source Status

Green/Yellow
Electrical power source is powered and provides

electrical flow
Green/Gray
Electrical power source is powered and does not provide

electrical flow
Combined Color Code: Flow and Load Status

Yellow/Green
Load powered and protected
Gray/Red
Load not powered
Events Panel
This panel displays the events list of the selected node (see Figure 45). You can sort the events according to
status, date, and message by clicking the column header.
Figure 45. Events Panel
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Statistics Panel
This panel displays the statistics of the selected node (see Figure 46). The
button allows you to select the
time interval for the statistics. You can adjust the time interval by clicking the two buttons with the From and
To dates.
The statistics computed data is as follows:
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Active Consumption in Watts
Average Active Power in Watts
Power Failure Count
Power Failure Cumulated Duration
Battery Fault Count
Internal Failure Count
Overload Count
Warning Alarm Count
Critical Alarm Count
Output Off Count
Communication Lost Count
NOTE
This information depends on device capabilities.
Figure 46. Statistics Pane
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Events
List Representation
Select Events > Events List to display the Events List page (see Figure 47). All new alarms are stored in this
log. You can sort the alarms according to the Status, Date, Name, and Acknowledge (ACK) fields.
Figure 47. Events List Page

The following functions are available:
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Acknowledge selected events: Adds a check box in the Ack column for selected events.
Acknowledge all events: Adds a check box in the Ack column for all event.
NOTE
When an alarm is acknowledged, it is marked with a check box but it is still viewable
in this Event list. It decreases the number of non-acknowledged alarms. The
acknowledged alarms disappear in the Power Source > Event dedicated portal
panel.
Show/Hide acknowledged events: Displays or hides all acknowledged events.
Export Logs: Creates a logs.csv file with the following syntax:
"Date","Node","Type","Level","Object","Value","Message",
NOTE
The export command may take several seconds before allowing the download in
order to create the logs file.
Purge Logs: Delete all logs (specify a date).
Select all: Selects all displayed events.
Deselect all: Deselects all selected events.

NOTE
You can select one alarm by clicking it. You can also select several alarms using a
Shift-Click or Alt-click keystroke techniques. When selected, the alarm row is dark
blue.
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Calendar Representation
Select Events > Events Calendar to display the Events Calendar page. In this matrix representation, each line
is a week and each column is a day in the week. If you select a day or an interval (with the date-picker or using
the Shift + Click keystroke technique), the Events and Statistics panels provide all information for this selection
and automatically refresh when new statistics are computed (see Figure 48).
Figure 48. Event Calendar Page
Node Events List

The icons in the different views represent the event severity.
NORMAL With this event, the UPS device is returning to a normal status.
Normal Event list (UPSs, Generic Devices):
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Communication with device is restored
Communication restored with UPS
The system is powered by the utility
The UPS output is on
Communication restored with UPS
Battery OK
UPS returns to normal load
UPS OK
Bypass: Return on UPS
End of low battery alarm
The outlet group 1 is on
The outlet group 2 is on
Communication failure with environment sensor
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Communication restored with environment sensor
Humidity is in normal range
Temperature is in normal range
Input {x} on
Input {x} off
End of warning alarm
End of critical alarm
Redundancy restored
Protection restored
WARNING A problem occurred on the UPS device. Your application is still protected.
Warning Event List (UPSs, Generic devices):
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The system is powered by the UPS battery
Output on automatic bypass
Output on manual bypass
Humidity is below low threshold
Humidity is above high threshold
Temperature is below low threshold
Temperature is above high threshold
Warning Alarm (a generic Warning alarm is active on the device)
The device is under its load alarm threshold
The device is over its load alarm threshold
Protection lost
Redundancy lost
Shutdown in <time>
Remote Communication Error (remote communication or configuration issue is detected)
CRITICAL A serious problem occurred on the UPS device. This problem requires an urgent action. Your
application might NOT BE powered.
Critical Event List (UPSs, Generic devices):
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The UPS output is off
The outlet group 1 is off
The outlet group 2 is off
Battery fault
UPS overload
UPS fault
Low battery alarm
Applications must stop immediately...
System shutdown in progress...
Critical alarm (a generic Critical alarm is active on the device)
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COMMUNICATION LOST Communication is lost.

Communication Lost Event List:
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Communication failure with Device or Application
Launching the Device Web Interface

From the Status panel, you can access the Web page for Eaton cards, including an on-board Web server. Click
the associated Web link for http access (blue icon
) or for the https access (yellow icon
).
Figure 49 provides examples of the opening view from different Web interfaces.
Figure 49. Opening View in Different Interfaces
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Chapter 6
Redundancy
This chapter describes the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP) redundancy features.
The Eaton IPP can supervise composite devices. Composite devices are virtual nodes composed of two or
more UPSs mounted with specific redundancy topologies and a dedicated redundancy level.
NOTE
Specific redundance topologies include Redundant supplies, Hot standby, Static

transfer switch (STS) for two components, and Parallel for two or more
components.
Enabling Redundancy
The Redundancy feature is enabled from Settings > System > Modules Settings (see Figure 50). After the
feature is enabled, the Eaton IPP performs the following:
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Supervise composite devices
Shut down the Eaton IPP computer when a composite device is set as the power source.
Figure 50. Edit Modules Settings Dialog Box
Electrical Redundancy Schemas

Figure 51 to Figure 54 illustrate the electrical redundancy topologies.
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Redundant supplies (such as dual feeds or triple feeds): Figure 51 illustrates a scenario when two UPSs
provide power on one or several multiple-feed servers.
Figure 51. Redundant Supplies

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Hot standby mode: When the upstream UPS powers the load, the downstream UPS is on bypass.
Figure 52. Hot Standby
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Static transfer switch for two components: For STS mode, there are several cases with single STS or
multiple STSs.
Figure 53. Static Transfer Switch

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Parallel for two or more components: All the UPSs power the load at the same time.
Figure 54. Parallel Redundancy Schema
Configuring Redundancy
To configure redundancy:
1.
2.
From the Node List page, select two or more nodes.
3.
Click Set composite device in the right panel (see Figure 55).
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Figure 55. Selecting Set Composite Device for Nodes

4.
In the dialog box, specify a device name, redundancy mode, and level (see Figure 56):
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Device Name: Name of the composite device
Redundancy Mode: Parallel, Redundant Supplies, Hot Standby or Static Transfer Switch
Redundancy Level: Minimal number of redundant UPSs powering your system; default value is 0.
NOTE
If you set this parameter to a higher level, you will receive the Redundancy Lost
alarm.
Figure 56. Set Composite Device Dialog Box

When the new node is created, it displays in the Node list.
Actions you can perform on the new node are as follows (see Figure 55):
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You can select it as power source (Set as power source).
You can edit composite device properties (Set composite device).

NOTE
If you select components of a composite device and click Set composite device
again, properties of existing composite devices are shown; no new composite
device is created so no composite device duplication is possible
To select the new node as the power source:

1.
Select the new node in the discovery view.
2.
Click the Set as power source button in the right panel.
To edit composite device properties:

1.
Select the new node in the discovery view
2.
Click the Set composite device button in the right panel. Edit the properties.
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To retrieve properties of an existing composite device:

1.
Select components of a composite device.
2.
Click Set composite device in the right panel. Review the properties of the existing composite device.
NOTE
No new composite device is created by this action, so no composite device

duplication is possible.
Redundancy Views
Composite Device in Power Source View
When the redundancy module is activated, a composite device can be selected as power source. From the
Views > Power Source menu selection, the Power Source page displays. Four panels display with specific
data for the device, including Information, Status, Events, and Power Components (see Figure 57).
Figure 57. Composite Device Power Source View
Power Components Sub-view

When the redundancy module is activated, a sub-view of the Power Source view is available. From the
Views > Power Source > Power Components menu selection, the Power Components display in the Node
List. The Selection view display properties of the power components selected in the Node List (see Figure 58).
NOTE
This view shows only components of the selected power source if it is a composite
device.
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Figure 58. Power Components Sub-view
Redundancy Use Cases

This section describes several typical use cases to help you properly configure the redundant shutdown
sequence according to your needs.
Use Case #1
You want to have the longest backup time with the redundant configuration. To do so, use the default IPP
configuration.
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The IPP default configuration is available from Settings > Shutdown > Edit Shutdown Configuration (see
Figure 59).
For Network-MS (example, 66102/103006826) and Modbus-MS (example, 66103), the default configuration
for the Network Management Card shutdown configuration is available from UPS > Shutdown
Configuration (see Figure 60).
For ConnectUPS-X Slot or ConnectUPS-BD network cards, the Network Management Card default
shutdown configuration is available from Configuration > UPS Shutdown and Restart Settings (see
Figure 61).
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Figure 60. Network Management Card Web Interface
Figure 61. UPS Shutdown and Restart Settings
Use Case #2
You want to have a shutdown after a predefined time of 10 min. The shutdown must occur, even if only one
UPS is on battery.
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Figure 62).
In this case, each server can have its own shutdown timer (10 min, 8 min, 6 min). To set a predefined time
of 10 min, configure the shutdown timer for 10 min in the Edit Shutdown Configuration dialog box.
NOTE
This is the default configuration on the Network Management Card (see Use Case
#1 on page 60).
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Use Case #3
You want to start shutdown 10 min from the last detected Utility failure event. For this case, there are two
UPSs, and one UPS is redundant. In addition, all servers are shut down at the same time.
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The Network Management Card Shutdown default configuration is available from

UPS > Shutdown Parameters (see Figure 63).
For ConnectUPS-X Slot or ConnectUPS-BD network cards, the NMC default shutdown configuration is
available from Configuration > UPS Shutdown and Restart Settings (see Figure 61)
To configure this shutdown, you must set a shutdown timer of 10 min for all Network Management Cards.
In this case, the last UPS sends the shutdown order after 10 min if it runs on battery. If the last UPS never
runs on battery, the first UPS shuts down at the end of autonomy and the last UPS takes the load if it has
the capacity. Otherwise, the shutdown occurs sooner.
Figure 63. Network Management Card Shutdown Parameters
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Figure 64. UPS Shutdown and Restart Settings
Use Case #4
You want to have a shutdown when 10 min remain for the last UPS. In this case, each server can have an
individual shutdown duration, such as 10 min, 8 min, 3 min, and so forth.
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Figure 65).
You must configure a shutdown duration of 10 min in the Eaton IPP.
NOTE
This is the default configuration on the Network Management Card (refer to Use
Case #3).

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You must use the default Network Card Configuration. See Use Case #1 on page 60 for more details.
Redundancy Advanced Behavior Example

For the following example uses a configuration with four UPSs. Each UPS is 20 kW. For this parallel topology,
the load can vary between 0 and 80 kW.
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Figure 66. Example Topology
Redundancy Alarm Management with Four Modules

According to the Redundancy level and the Load settings, the following details are provided:
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R is the number of redundant UPSs
Status of Redundancy Lost Alarm
Table 7 provides redundancy alarm management details.

Table 7. Redundancy Alarm Management
Load / Redundancy
Level
Load < 20 kW
20 kW < Load < 40 kW
R=3
R=2
R=1
R=0
R=3
R=2
R=1
R=0 (Redundancy lost active)
R=3
R=2
R=3
R=2 (Redundancy lost

active)
Protection Alarm Management with Four Modules

According to the Load and the Number of failed UPSs settings, the following details are provided:
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P is the number of UPSs protecting the load
R is the number of redundant UPSs
Status of Protection Lost Alarm
Table 8 provides protection alarm management details.

Table 8. Protection Alarm Management
Load / Failures
Load < 20 kW
No failure
P=4; R=3
P=4; R=2
P=4; R=1
P=4; R=0
1 failure
P=3; R=2
P=3; R=1
P=3; R=0
P=3; R=0 (Protection lost

active)
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Table 8. Protection Alarm Management(Continued)

Load / Failures
Load < 20 kW
2 failures
P=2; R=1
P=2; R=0

active)

active)
3 failures
P=1;R=0
P=1; R=0 (Protection lost active)

active)

active)
4 failures
P=0; R=0
(Protection lost
active)
P=0; R=0 (Protection lost active)

active)

active)
Redundancy Compatibility
The following UPSs and topologies have been tested in redundant mode. Other topologies or UPSs may work,
but have not been tested
Table 9 provides a compatibility list for single-phase UPSs and Table 10 provides a compatibility list for
three-phase UPSs.
Table 9. Redundancy Compatibility (Single-phase UPS)
UPS
Parallel
Multiple Feed
Hot Standby
STS
9120, 9130, 9135
n/a
NET, USB
n/a
NET, USB
Eaton 5P / 5PX / Evolution /

Evolution S
n/a
NET, USB
n/a
NET, USB
Pulsar EX 700 / 1500 (INTL and

US)
n/a
NET, USB
n/a
NET, USB
Eaton M / X
n/a
NET, USB
n/a
NET, USB
Pulsar MX 1+1
NET
n/a
n/a
n/a
Pulsar MX Frame 16 U
n/a
NET, USB
n/a
NET, USB
EX RT
n/a
NET
NET (*)
NET
NOTE
n/a = Not applicable; NET = Acquisition through the network card; USB Acquisition through the USB; NET (*) = Behavior has not
been implemented, but has been tested
Table 10. Redundancy Compatibility (Three-phase UPS)

UPS
Parallel
Multiple Feed
Hot Standby
STS
Blade UPS
NET
NET
n/a
n/a
9x55 (9155 and 9355)
NET
NET
n/a
n/a
9390
NET
NET
n/a
n/a
9395
NET
NET
n/a
n/a
Eaton 9E Essential
n/a
NET
n/a
n/a
NOTE
n/a = Not applicable; NET = Acquisition through the network card; USB Acquisition through the USB; NET (*) = Behavior has been
implemented, but has not been tested
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Chapter 7
Service and Support

If you have any questions or problems with the Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP), call your Local Distributor
or the Help Desk at one of the following telephone numbers and ask for a technical representative.
United States:
Canada:
All other countries:
1-800-356-5737
1-800-461-9166 ext 260
Call your local service representative
Please have the following information ready when you call the Help Desk:
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Model number
Serial number
Version number (if available)
Date of failure or problem
Symptoms of failure or problem
Customer return address and contact information
If repair is required, you will be given a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) Number. This number must
appear on the outside of the package and on the Bill Of Lading (if applicable). Use the original packaging or
request packaging from the Help Desk or distributor. Units damaged in shipment as a result of improper
packaging are not covered under warranty. A replacement or repair unit will be shipped, freight prepaid for all
warrantied units.
NOTE
For critical applications, immediate replacement may be available. Call the

Help Desk for the dealer or distributor nearest you.
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Chapter 8
Warranty
Eaton Intelligent Power Protector (IPP)
WARRANTOR: The warrantor for the limited warranties set forth herein is Eaton Corporation, a Delaware
Corporation company (Company).
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End-User) of the Network Card-MS (the Product) purchased on or after June 1, 2004 and cannot be
transferred. This Warranty applies even in the event that the Product is initially sold by Company for resale to
an End-User.
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in the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada is twenty-four (24) months from the date of
purchase.
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the defect is within the terms of this Warranty, Companys sole obligation will be to repair or replace such
defective Warranted Item (including by providing service, parts and labor, as applicable), at the option of
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If the Warranted Item is to be replaced by Company, and the End-User supplies a credit card number or
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Discover UPSs Connected through USB/Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configure User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Access to the Monitoring Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Protection Alarm Management with Four Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVICE AND SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Eaton IPP provides the following:

Provides local computer graceful shutdown through network or local connectivity

Figure 1 shows the Eaton IPP Main Page.

Figure 1. Eaton IPP Main Page

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Network Management Card Minislot SNMP /

UPS Option Card

and associated Environment Sensor

UPS Option Card

and associated Environment Sensor 66846

UPS Option Card

ConnectUPS-BD Web /SNMP P/N 116750222-001 (**)

UPS Option Card

And associated Environment Sensor

ConnectUPS-XSlot Web /SNMP/xHubCard, P/N 116750221-001 (*) (**)

UPS Option Card

And associated Environment Sensor

PXGX2000 P/N 103005868-5591 (*) (***)

UPS Option Card

UPS Option Card

Legacy: MGE Network Management Card Minislot SNMP/Web - 66244

UPS Option Card (legacy)

UPS Option Card (legacy)

and associated Environment Sensor

Known limitation: PW9315 is not supported by the1.10 release

NOTE 2: Required Connect UPS XSlot/BD configuration:

NOTE 3: Required PXGX 2000 / PXGX-UPS configurations:

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Serial Line Devices

Eaton Powerware series:

Eaton BladeUPS, 5125, 9155, 9355, 9390, 9395

Eaton Pulsar Series:

Eaton IPM Management

Display an Eaton IPP configuration

Configure a single Eaton IPP

Synchronize multiple Eaton IPP configurations

Trigger Eaton IPP instances upgrade

Eaton IPP with

Eaton IPP and Eaton

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Table 3. Network Ports (Continued)

Other Eaton UPS

Eaton IPP with

Eaton IPP and Eaton

Eaton Notification Broadcast

Eaton SSL Supervision

Eaton Alarms Broadcast

Eaton Connected Alarms

Eaton Connected Alarms

Includes PXGX2000, PXGX-UPS, Connect UPS BD, Connect UPS X-Slot

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