Powerware Vibration Sensor

User’s Guide

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Vibration Sensor

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that you should follow during installation andmaintenance of the vibration sensor. Please read all instructions before operating the equipmentand save this manual for future reference.

The vibration sensor is a device that works with the Eaton PowerwareEnvironmental Rack Monitor (ERM) and connects to the TH-Module.Through the ERM, the user can monitor if there is any situation ofvibration.

Recommended Location of Vibration Sensors

S The vibration sensor is designed for protecting against forced entry byhammer, saw, crowbar, etc. through walls, ceilings, windows, safes,cabinets, etc. It is used in closed-circuit alarm systems and initiatesan alarm when a vibration of considerable force strikes the protectedsurface.

S The vibration sensor detects shock of movement. If you wantsomething kept still, you can stick the vibration sensor on the surfaceof the object to detect and alarm the movement of the object.

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Installation

To install the vibration sensor:

1. Loosen the screws on the TH-Module (see Figure 1).

Alarm 1 Alarm 2

Figure 1. Adjusting TH-Module Screws

2. Connect the vibration sensor wires to the TH-Module alarm 1 oralarm 2 connectors, then tighten the TH-Module screws (seeFigure 2).

Red Vibration Sensor WireBlack Vibration Sensor Wire

Figure 2. TH-Module with Vibration Sensor Wires

3. Connect the other end of the vibration sensor wires to the vibrationsensor (see Figure 3).

Red Vibration Sensor Wire

Black Vibration Sensor Wire

Figure 3. Vibration Sensor

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4. Connect the RJ-45 network cable to the TH-Module port labeled“010101“ (see Figure 4).

Figure 4. Connecting the RJ-45 Network Cable

5. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 network cable to the ERM (seeFigure 5).

TH-Module

1 2

TH-Module-1 TH-Module-2NETWORK RESET12 VDC

To LAN port To Power Outlet

ERM

Figure 5. ERM and TH-Module

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6. Verify that the ERM is connected to the network. Open the ERMWeb page and select Monitoring, then TH-Module-1 Setup or TH-Module-2

Setup. The setup screen displays (see Figure 6).

7. Change the status of the TH-Module from “Disable” to “Auto” onthe Device Name line. Verify that the TH-Module LED(Power/Status) is flashing.

8. Select “Vibration” for alarm 1 or alarm 2.

9. Select Set Value to confirm the vibration sensor setup.

Figure 6. Vibration Sensor Settings

10. When the sensor detects vibration, the ERM Web page displaysthe alarm. The Web page for the alarm table and sensor events alsorecords the alarm.

Figure 7. Comprehensive View Screen

Figure 8. Events Log Data

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Figure 9. Alarm Table

Sensitivity Adjustment

To adjust the sensitivity of the vibration sensor, loosen or tighten thescrew on the vibration sensor as shown in Figure 10. To increase thesensitivity of the vibration sensor, tighten the screw.

Figure 10. Adjusting the Sensitivity

NOTE For more detailed information that is not included in this manual, first register yourproduct at warranty.powerware.com, then visit our Web site:www.powerware.com/rackmonitor. You can also download firmware upgrades, the latestmanuals, and other documentation.

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