G Eye

G-EYE
MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
User Guide
Release 1.5, May 2011
Har Hotzvim Industrial Park,

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Gamatronic Electronic Industries Ltd.
Har Hotzvim Industrial Park
14 Hartom St., PO Box 45029, Jerusalem 91450 Israel
Tel: +972-2-588-8222 Fax: +972-2-582-8875
Email: info@gamatronic.co.il Website: www.gamatronic.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 G-Eye capabilities ................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Contents of the G-Eye package .............................................................................. 3
1.4 Long-term storage of the G-Eye.............................................................................. 4
1.5 Physical description of the G-Eye ........................................................................... 5
1.5.1 Front panel ................................................................................................................. 5
1.5.2 Rear panel connections ............................................................................................. 8
1.6 Power measurements ........................................................................................... 13
1.6.1 For dc power measurements ................................................................................... 13
1.6.2 Configuring and calibrating a power msmt. circuit ................................................... 14
1.7 Input dry contacts.................................................................................................. 19
1.8 Output dry contacts ............................................................................................... 20
1.8.1 Usage Notes ............................................................................................................ 20
1.9 Environmental measurements .............................................................................. 21
1.9.1 Temperature measurement ..................................................................................... 21
1.9.2 Flood detection......................................................................................................... 21
1.9.3 Humidity sensor ....................................................................................................... 21
1.9.4 Liquid level sensor ................................................................................................... 21
1.10 Communication links ............................................................................................. 22
1.11 UPS monitoring and control .................................................................................. 22
1.12 Performing a “hard reset” ...................................................................................... 22
1.13 Using the data display button................................................................................ 23
2. INSTALLING THE G-EYE .................................................................................................... 25

3. CONFIGURATION AND DATA DISPLAY SCREENS .................................................................. 27
3.1 The main screen ................................................................................................... 27
3.2 The configuration menu ........................................................................................ 29
3.3 Configure the G-Eye’s network connection........................................................... 31
3.4 Network information display .................................................................................. 32
3.5 Serial ports configuration ...................................................................................... 33
3.6 SNMP security ...................................................................................................... 34
3.7 SNMP trap targets................................................................................................. 35
3.8 Email server .......................................................................................................... 36
3.9 Event group definition ........................................................................................... 37
3.10 Define recipients of alarm notifications ................................................................. 44
3.11 Configuring a GSM modem................................................................................... 45
3.12 Configure a GPRS modem.................................................................................... 46
3.13 Monitoring IT devices ............................................................................................ 47
3.13.1 IT devices status screen .......................................................................................... 47
3.13.2 IT target configuration .............................................................................................. 48
3.14 Additional UPS configuration ................................................................................ 51
3.15 Power measurement screens ............................................................................... 52
3.15.1 Power measurements status screen........................................................................ 52
3.15.2 Configuring power measurements ........................................................................... 53
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3.15.3 Calibrating a power measurement ........................................................................... 54

3.16 Environmental measurements screens ................................................................. 57
3.16.1 Environmental measurements status screen........................................................... 57
3.16.2 Environmental measurement configuration screen ................................................. 58
3.17 Input dry contact screens ...................................................................................... 59
3.17.1 Input dry contact status screen ................................................................................ 59
3.17.2 Input dry contact configuration screen ..................................................................... 60
3.18 Output dry contact screens ................................................................................... 61
3.18.1 Output dry contact status screen ............................................................................. 61
3.18.2 Output dry contact configuration screen .................................................................. 63
3.18.3 Assigning an alarm to an output dry contact............................................................ 65
3.19 UPS monitoring and control .................................................................................. 66
3.19.1 UPS monitoring ........................................................................................................ 66
3.19.2 UPS Control ............................................................................................................. 67
3.20 SMS ...................................................................................................................... 68
3.20.1 Sending an SMS message....................................................................................... 68
3.20.2 SMS log.................................................................................................................... 69
3.21 Event log ............................................................................................................... 70
3.22 Automatic restart (reboot) ..................................................................................... 71
3.23 Saving and restoring configuration details ............................................................ 72
3.24 Displaying system information .............................................................................. 73
3.25 Set the G-Eye’s clock............................................................................................ 75
3.26 Change G-Eye username and/or password .......................................................... 76
APPENDIX A: OPTIONAL SENSORS .................................................................................... 77

APPENDIX B: SMS COMMANDS ......................................................................................... 78
APPENDIX C: CHANGING YOUR COMPUTER’S IP ADDRESS................................................. 81
APPENDIX D: UPDATING THE G-EYE'S SOFTWARE ............................................................. 83
APPENDIX E: REPLACING THE BATTERY FUSE.................................................................... 86
FIGURES
Figure 1: Front panel of the G-Eye ........................................................................................ 6
Figure 2: LEDs on the RJ45 comm. ports.............................................................................. 6
Figure 3: Dimensions of the G-Eye, in mm ............................................................................ 7
Figure 4: G-Eye rear panel connectors.................................................................................. 8
Figure 5................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 6................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 7: The power measurements configuration screen................................................... 15
Figure 8: Hysteresis defined for high limit............................................................................ 17
Figure 9: Hysteresis defined for low limit ............................................................................. 18
Figure 10: Conceptual view of the input dry contacts .......................................................... 19
Figure 11: Conceptual representation of a single output dry contact................................... 20
Figure 12: "Discover" displays Gamatronic devices on the network.................................... 25
Figure 13: G-Eye control software: main screen................................................................. 27
Figure 14: Main screen with alarm indication....................................................................... 28
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Figure 15: The configuration menu ...................................................................................... 29

Figure 16: Configure the G-Eye’s IP address ....................................................................... 31
Figure 17: Serial ports configuration screen ........................................................................ 33
Figure 18: SNMP address filtering ....................................................................................... 34
Figure 19: SNMP trap target definition................................................................................. 35
Figure 20: Email server description screen.......................................................................... 36
Figure 21: Event Group definition screen (part 1 of 4).......................................................... 38
Figure 22: Event Group definition screen (part 2 of 4)......................................................... 39
Figure 25: Define targets for SMS notifications ................................................................... 44
Figure 26: Define a GSM modem to the G-Eye .................................................................... 45
Figure 27: Key to Figure 26 ................................................................................................. 45
Figure 28: Configure GPRS parameters.............................................................................. 46
Figure 29: IT device status screen....................................................................................... 47
Figure 30: Define IP devices to be monitored...................................................................... 48
Figure 31: Power measurements status screen .................................................................. 52
Figure 32: Power measurement configuration screen .......................................................... 53
Figure 33: Power measurement calibration screen ............................................................. 55
Figure 34: Environmental measurement status screen ....................................................... 57
Figure 35: Environmental measurement configuration screen ............................................ 58
Figure 36: Input dry contact status screen........................................................................... 59
Figure 37: Input dry contact configuration screen................................................................ 60
Figure 38: Fields in the input dry contact config. screen ..................................................... 60
Figure 39: Output dry contacts status screen ...................................................................... 61
Figure 40: Output dry contacts configuration screen ........................................................... 63
Figure 41: Assigning an alarm to an output dry contact....................................................... 65
Figure 42: UPS data screen................................................................................................. 66
Figure 43: "UPS control" screen ........................................................................................... 67
Figure 44: Sending an SMS message .................................................................................. 68
Figure 45: SMS log entries of outgoing messages .............................................................. 69
Figure 46: Event log............................................................................................................. 70
Figure 47: Automatic restart................................................................................................. 71
Figure 48: Saving and restoring configuration details.......................................................... 72
Figure 49: An example of the System Information display................................................... 74
Figure 50: Settings the G-Eye's clock.................................................................................. 75
Figure 51: Changing the G-Eye user-ID and/or password................................................... 76
Figure 52: Local area connection properties ........................................................................ 81
Figure 53: Specify IP address, Win2000............................................................................... 82
Figure 54: Specify IP address, Win983................................................................................. 82
Figure 55: Discover lists the found devices .......................................................................... 83
Figure 56: Reselect the G-Eye unit and click "update firmware" ......................................... 83
Figure 57: Point "Discover" to the update hexfile................................................................. 84
Figure 58: A progress indicator is displayed ........................................................................ 84
Figure 59: Update completed............................................................................................... 85
Figure 60: Replacing the battery fuse .................................................................................. 86
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TABLES
Table 1: G-Eye measurement capabilities ............................................................................. 2
Table 2: Features of the G-Eye front panel............................................................................. 5
Table 3: Rear panel connections, from right to left on the panel ......................................... 10
Table 4: Fields in the power measurement config. screen .................................................. 15
Table 5: Data displayed by use of the "Display" button ....................................................... 23
Table 6: Default event group "All events" may include ........................................................ 42
Table 7: Default event group "External device" ................................................................... 42
Table 8: Default event group "Power".................................................................................. 43
Table 9: Default event group "Environment"........................................................................ 43
Table 10: Default event group "Dry inputs".......................................................................... 43
Table 11 Default event group "Dry outputs"......................................................................... 43
Table 12 Default event group "IT devices"........................................................................... 43
Table 13: Parameters for IT device monitoring.................................................................... 49
Table 14: Fields in the o utput dry contacts status screen................................................... 62
Table 15: Key to Figure 40................................................................................................... 64
Table 16: Optional sensors available by special order. ....................................................... 77
STANDARDS AND CONVENTIONS
 This manual contains include images of the G-Eye display screens. Unless otherwise
indicated, the readings shown in the screen images are representational only, and are not
intended to match the readings on a specific system in a particular environment.
 Many of the screen images shown in this book have been shortened horizontally due to
space limitations. All data fields are shown; only "white space" has been eliminated.
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1. GENERAL
G-Eye enables you to continuously monitor and control critical infrastructure systems, whether they are
connected to your LAN / WAN from a local or a remote location, or connected to local GSM provider. G-
Eye provides real-time fault detection, and immediate notification of selected recipients (control center,
technician, etc.) of the faults.
The G-Eye system is essentially a set of circuit boards of advanced design, housed in a box. The box holds
the LED indicators and the sockets through which the G-Eye unit is connected to its environment.
G-Eye can operate through a variety of connections, protocols and applications at the same time (in
parallel). In addition to its many other capabilities, the G-Eye enables remote monitoring and control of the
UPSs of most manufacturers and other power equipment.
Note: The default user-ID and password for the system software are “admin” and “admin”.
1.1 Features
 G-Eye lets you monitor and control devices over an Ethernet network and through a GSM or GPRS
cellular network.
 32 input dry contacts. The input dry contacts enable the G-Eye to notify the command center upon
the opening or closing of an external circuit.
 16 output dry contacts. The output dry contacts enable the G-Eye to open and close an external
circuit upon receiving a command from the monitoring center.
 Accepts input from a maximum of 4 relocatable temperature sensors; notifies the command center
of the temperature reading. (One temperature sensor supplied with the G-Eye.)
 Measures dc current from a maximum of 16 dc inputs: 4 of them are galvanically isolated, 12 of them
require a user-supplied Hall sensor.
 Measures dc voltage from a maximum of 16 sources (4 of the dc inputs are galvanically isolated).
 Measures ac voltage from a maximum of 12 sources.
 Measures ac current from a maximum of 12 sources.
 Measures frequency for a maximum of two ac voltage inputs.
 Accepts input from up to 2 humidity sensors.
 Accepts input from a flood sensor.
 Accepts readings from up to two kWH meters.
 Accepts input from a smoke detector (via input dry contact).
 Accepts input from a motion detector (via input dry contact).
 Accepts input from a door sensor (open/closed, via input dry contact).
 RS232 port for a monitoring and control connection to a UPS or other power system.
Note: in the above list, when describing the number of measurements of a particular type we say "a
maximum of" because most of the connection points are dual-usage. For example, there are 12
connections that can be used for either ac voltage or ac current measurements. If six of those connections
were used to measure ac voltages, only the six remaining connections would be available to measure ac
current.
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1.2 G-Eye capabilities
Table 1: G-Eye measurement capabilities

TYPE OF
[MAX. # SENSORS ], TYPE OF INPUT
MEASUREMENT
AC VOLTAGE [12] Analog inputs 5 – 16, up to 450 Vac, transducer required. (Note 1)
[4] Analog inputs 1 – 4, from 0 to +/- 60 Vdc directly. Jumpers must be open.
DC VOLTAGE [12] Analog inputs 5 – 16, up to 5 Vdc directly, up to 450 Vdc with use of special
sensor. (Note 2)
[12] Analog inputs 5 – 16, from 0 – 100 A, sensor required. (Note 3)
AC CURRENT
Current > 100 A can be measured if first reduced to the sensor range (0–100A)
[4] Analog inputs 1 – 4, from 0 to +/-60mV .
DC CURRENT [12] Analog inputs 5 – 16, up to 100 Adc with user-supplied Hall-effect sensor and a
special interface available from Gamatronic. (Note 4)
[2] Input range: 45 Hz – 65 Hz, 5 – 40 Vac. (Note 5)
FREQUENCY
Sensor available from Gamatronic.
KWH [2] Accepts pulses from digital kWh meter.
TEMPERATURE [4] -10 to +95 °C. One sensor supplied. Additional sensors can be ordered.
[2] Measures 0 – 100 % relative humidity, sensor output signal range 0–5 Vdc.
HUMIDITY
Sensors can be ordered.
FLOOD [1] On/off. Sensor can be ordered.
LIQUID LEVEL [1] Input range:4–20 mA, 0–12 Vdc. User-supplied sensor.
DRY INPUTS [32] Open/Closed. (User-configurable as N.O. or N.C.)
[16] Open/Closed. (User-configurable as N.O. or N.C.)
DRY OUTPUTS
Relay: Imax = 1 A, Vmax = 60 Vdc
UPS STATUS [1] Non-isolated D9-RS232 port. Data display includes UPS model and manufacturer,
AND READINGS input voltage and frequency, output voltage and current, battery status.
[2; One or both can be used] 16–60 Vdc 1 A and/or 16–40 Vac 1 A (input
POWER SUPPLY
connections are not isolated)
BATTERY [1] From 1.5 to 2 hours with 12 V, 2.3 Ah battery. Battery is supplied inside the G-Eye
BACKUP cabinet.
OPERATING
0 to +60 °C.
TEMPERATURE
STORAGE
-10 to +85 °C.
TEMPERATURE
Notes:
1. Ac voltages are measured with the use of a special ac-to-dc transducer available from Gamatronic
and designed for the specific voltage ranges the customer requires. The sensor converts the ac
voltage to dc voltage 0–5 Vdc.
2. Dc voltages can be measured with the use of a special step-down transformer available from
Gamatronic. The sensor converts up to four voltages (dc or ac) to 0–5 Vdc.
3. Ac current is measured with the use of a special Gamatronic sensor.
Sensor input: up to 100 amps ac, output: 0–5 Vdc.
4. Dc current is measured with the use of a special Gamatronic interface.
Sensor input: User-supplied Hall-effect sensor, output: 0–5 Vdc.
5. Line frequency sensor available from Gamatronic. Input: 110/230 Vac, Output: 9 Vac.
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1.3 Contents of the G-Eye package

When you open the G-Eye box, verify that it contains the following items:
 The G-Eye unit.
 Battery for backup (inside the unit).
 An ac-ac adaptor with cable, to power the G-Eye.
 RJ45 – RJ45 cross-cable for use in configuring the G-Eye.
 A DB 9 (male) – DB 9 (female) cable for connecting the G-Eye to a UPS.
 1 cellular antenna.
 1 battery fuse (installed).
 1 temperature sensor.
 A CD ROM disk containing the user guide (this book) in PDF format.
 A reference sheet detailing the rear-panel connections.
The following items are available at customer request:

 Additional temperature sensors.
 A special, four-channel voltage transformer for use with analog inputs 5 – 16 that enables
measurement of dc and ac voltages up to 450 Vdc.
 A one-channel voltage transformer for use with analog inputs 5 -16 for measuring ac voltages up to
450 Vac.
 Ac-dc voltage converter for measuring ac current on analog inputs 5 – 16.
 Humidity sensor.
 Flood sensor.
 Ac-ac transformer for frequency measurements.
 Smoke sensor.
 Motion detector.
 Door sensor (door status: open/closed).
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1.4 Long-term storage of the G-Eye

In the event that the G-Eye will be unused and in the "OFF" state (for example, it will be in storage) for an
extended period of time, disconnect the G-Eye's battery to avoid discharging it.
In the case of long-term storage, every two months the battery should be reconnected and the G-Eye
connected to ac input and turned ON for a period of about 6 to 8 hours, to recharge the battery. (No
charging will take place unless the G-Eye is turned on.)
Be aware that the G-Eye's software will be active and may attempt to send alarm notifications when the
unit is turned on. However, if you have connected the system merely to recharge the battery there is no
need to connect the system to the computer network or to a cellular antenna, and the alarms can be
ignored.
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1.5 Physical description of the G-Eye

This section describes the front and rear panels of the G-Eye.
1.5.1 Front panel
Figure 1 on page 6 shows the front panel of the G-Eye. Table 2 below lists the features located on the
front panel.
Table 2: Features of the G-Eye front panel
FRONT PANEL
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE
RJ45 port for connection to 10/100 BaseT Ethernet network, for remote
Ethernet connection
configuration and monitoring.
Serial
RJ45 port for serial connection to PC, to OS shell via terminal or PPP with a
communication
null modem cable (not supplied); for configuration and monitoring.
connection
Unit reset button Reloads the system software. (It's a soft reset – user settings are retained.)
This button serves two functions:
1. When pressed, the unit's IP address and the status of the attached sensors
Data display button / and other devices are displayed on the LCD screen on the right side of the
Hard reset button front panel.
2. Used to reset the unit and reload the factory default values. See section
1.12 on page 22.
Cellular link status LED Indicators: (from top to bottom) orange, red, green.
LEDs Indicate status of cellular communication link.
SIM card eject button Ejects the SIM card from its slot.
Slot for SIM card for cellular communication.
SIM card slot
(Note: SIM card is obtained from your GSM cellular provider.)
Alarm LEDs Meaning when LED is lit
General One or more alarm conditions (of any sort) exists.
Internal battery Fault detected in the internal battery or its connection.
IT devices Alarm condition on any of the defined IT devices.
UPS UPS alarm condition

Output dry
One or more alarm conditions that trigger output dry contacts exist.
contacts
Input dry contacts One or more of the input dry contacts has been triggered.
Environmental
An alarm condition exists in one or more of the defined environmental devices.
devices
Power
An alarm condition exists in one or more of the power measurement circuits.
measurements
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Figure 1: Front panel of the G-Eye Figure 2: LEDs on the RJ45 comm. ports
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Figure 3: Dimensions of the G-Eye, in mm
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1.5.2 Rear panel connections

Figure 8 below shows the connections on the rear panel of the G-Eye. Table 3 on page 10 describes the rear-panel features.
Figure 4: G-Eye rear panel connectors

Table 3 below describes the rear panel connections of the G-Eye shown in Figure 4 above. See Table 1 on page 2 for additional important information.
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Table 3: Rear panel connections, from right to left on the panel

REAR PANEL
FEATURE (FROM
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
LEFT-TO-RIGHT
ON THE PANEL)
There are two sockets for input power: one is a cylindrical socket, the other is a
Wago-type socket. Either or both sockets can be used; both sockets will accept
either 16–60 Vdc (absolute), 1 A or 16–40 Vac (absolute), 1 A.
These input connections are not electrically isolated.
It is permitted to supply power to both input sockets, from separate power

sources, so that if one source fails, the other will continue to power the G-Eye
unit.
INPUT POWER
An ac-ac adaptor is supplied with the G-Eye to convert the ac mains voltage into
acceptable ac input for the G-Eye.
Regarding dc input:
 For dc input up to 27 V nominal, a 2 A fast fuse is required on the input line.
See Figure 5.
 For dc input up to 54 V nominal, a 2 A fast fuse and a zener diode (rated 5 V
5 W) is required on the input line. See Figure 6.
Figure 5 Figure 6
16 output dry contact relays. Normal state of each relay is user-defined as open
or closed. Each relay is separately programmed to open or close in response to a
OUTPUT DRY
specific alarm or alarms. This enables a circuit to be opened or closed in
CONTACTS
response to an alarm. So, for example, a dry contact can be used to activate a
siren or a generator in response to a given alarm.
For measuring dc voltage or dc current. Each input has a jumper beside it. The
jumper defines the desired type of measurement:
dc voltage or dc current.
For dc voltage measurement, the jumper must be open. The acceptable input
range is from –60 to +60 Vdc. Voltages greater than 60 can be measured but a
step-down transformer is required. Gamatronic supplies a range of such
transformers; see Table 16 on page 77.
ANALOG INPUTS
To measure dc current using any of these inputs, the associated jumper must be
(1 – 4) closed. When the jumper is closed, the acceptable input range is from –60 to +60
mVdc. A user-supplied transducer (shunt) is required to convert the current being
measured into a voltage within this range.
See section 1.6 for instructions on configuring and calibrating a power

measurement.
These inputs are galvanically isolated, and may have a voltage of up to 60 Vdc /
40 Vac relative to the chassis.
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REAR PANEL
FEATURE (FROM
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
LEFT-TO-RIGHT
ON THE PANEL)
There are 32 input dry contacts. The user defines the normal state of a pair of dry
contacts as open or closed, and connects a voltage-free circuit across the two
contacts. When the circuit opens (or closes, as per user-definition),
G-Eye senses the change in state and generates an alarm for that dry contact.
INPUT DRY
When the circuit returns to its normal state (closed or open, as per user
CONTACTS
definition) the alarm condition is cancelled.
The input dry contacts are a means of alerting the user to an external occurrence;
for example, the triggering of a motion detector or the opening of a gate.
For measuring dc current,or ac current, a special sensor is available from
Gamatronic to convert the current (up to 100 A) to an output in the range of 0–5
Vdc. See Table 16 on page 77.
To measure ac or dc current over 100 A, the user must supply his own shunt that
converts the current to an output voltage between 0 and 5 Vdc.
Dc voltages between 0 and +/-5 Vdc can be measured directly.
Dc voltages greater than +/-5 Vdc and up to +/- 450 Vdc can be measured with
the use of a special sensor available from Gamatronic. The sensor reduces the
ANALOG INPUTS
input voltage to the range 0 ~ +/-5 Vdc.
5 – 16
Ac voltages up to 450 Vac can be measured; a Gamatronic-supplied transducer
is required to convert the input ac voltage to a dc voltage in the range of 0 ~ +/-5
Vdc. the current measurement into a voltage. Gamatronic supplies a range of
transducers; see Table 16 on page 77.
See section 1.6 for instructions on configuring and calibrating a power

measurement.
These inputs are NOT galvanically isolated, and may have a voltage of up to 60
Vdc / 40 Vac relative to the chassis.
These three outputs provide dc current.
DC OUTPUTS Each output can supply either +5 Vdc, +12 Vdc, or –12 Vdc, and a maximum of
0.1 A.
The following inputs (flood, liquid level, humidity, temperature, energy, frequency, and RS232):
 May have a voltage of up to 60 Vdc / 40 Vac relative to the chassis.
 Are not galvanically isolated.
Accepts input from a flood sensor. On/off signal. Sensor available from
FLOOD Gamatronic.
For use with standard industrial liquid level sensor that generates a signal current
LIQUID LEVEL from 4 to 20 mA, 0 – 12 Vdc..
Connections for up to 2 humidity sensors. Measure relative humidity in percent, 0
HUMIDITY 1 & 2 to 100 %. Valid input signal is between 0 and 5 Vdc.
Sensors available from Gamatronic.
Inputs for 4 temperature sensors. One sensor is supplied. Sensors can measure
TEMP1 – TEMP4 temperatures from –10 °C to +95 °C. Additional sensors available from
Gamatronic.
Each of these inputs can be connected to a standard digital kWH meter.
ENERGY 1 & 2 Voltage-free contacts only!
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REAR PANEL
FEATURE (FROM
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
LEFT-TO-RIGHT
ON THE PANEL)
These inputs are for frequency measurement. Ac voltage from 5 to 40 volts can
FREQUENCY 1 & 2 be connected. Frequencies from 45 – 65 Hz can be measured.
RS232 Enables monitoring and control of a UPS.
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1.6 Power measurements

To make use of the power measurement circuits, the following activities must be performed:
1.6.1 For dc power measurements

The G-Eye can measure dc voltage and dc current.
1.6.1.1 For dc voltage measurements

There are two types of connections for providing dc voltage measurements:
 Analog inputs 1 – 4 can measure 0 to 60 Vdc or 0 to 60 mVdc directly, depending on the setting of the
jumper beside each input.
 Analog inputs 5 through 16 can measure 0 to 5 Vdc directly, or up to 450 Vdc with the use of a special
4-channel voltage step-down transformer available from Gamatronic..
1.6.1.2 For dc current measurements

Analog inputs 1 – 4 can be used for dc current measurement. This requires the use of an appropriately
rated shunt that produces a dc voltage between 0 and 60 Vdc or 0 and 60 mVdc (depending on the jumper
setting) in response to the current to be measured.
1.6.1.3 Using analog inputs 1 – 4

1. Set the jumper appropriately for the measurement range you want to use.
To measure an input voltage from 0 to 60 Vdc, the jumper must be open.
To measure an input current, the jumper must be closed. When the

jumper is closed, the acceptable input range is from –60 to +60 mVdc. A
user-supplied transducer (shunt) is required to convert the current being
measured into a voltage within this range.
The jumper labeled J1 is for analog input 1, J2 is for analog input 2, and
so on.
It is important that the jumper be set correctly. Introducing a voltage

higher than the jumper setting is intended for may damage the G-Eye.
2. Do not connect any voltage to the input yet.
Perform the instructions in section 1.6.2 "Configuring and calibrating a
power msmt. circuit" on page 14.
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1.6.2 Configuring and calibrating a power msmt. circuit

To configure and calibrate a power measurement, do the following:
1. In the G-Eye main screen, select Configuration.
2. In the Configuration menu, select Power Measurement Configuration.
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The Power Measurements Configuration screen is displayed.
Figure 7: The power measurements configuration screen
Table 4: Fields in the power measurement config. screen

COLUMN DESCRIPTION
SOCKET Socket number on rear panel of the G-Eye unit
Choose Enable or Disable to enable or disable the measurement process for
IS ENABLED
the socket.
Measurement type. Choose between :
TYPE Ac voltage / dc voltage / ac current / dc current.
(Sockets 1 – 4 are for dc measurements only).
Threshold reading (in volts or amps, according to the measurement type
LOW LIMIT
chosen above) below which an alarm is generated.
Threshold reading (in volts or amps, according to the measurement type
HIGH LIMIT
chosen above) above which an alarm is generated.
Implements a “dampening” effect on the alarm to prevent the alarm from being
repeatedly and frequently turned on and off when the measured value is
HYSTERESIS
fluctuating up and down right at the threshold level. See section 1.6.2.1 on
page 17 for a fuller explanation of hysteresis.
The description entered here will appear in notification messages and log file
DESCRIPTION
messages related to any alarms on the given measurement socket.
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3. In the Power Measurement Configuration screen, in the "Type" column, define the type of
measurement to be accomplished for the socket number in question (ac voltage, dc voltage, ac
current, or dc current).
4. In the same screen, enter the lowest and highest permitted readings. Readings outside of the
specified range will generate an alarm condition. You can also change the description of the power
socket if desired. The description will be displayed on the power measurements display screeen.
Click Apply to apply your entries.
5. Now go to section 3.15.3 “Calibrating a power measurement” on page 54 and perform the
instructions given there. Calibration is required to insure that the readings displayed by G-Eye will be
accurate.
This completes the process of configuring a power measurement circuit.
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1.6.2.1 Hysteresis – an example of its application:

This section contains an explanation of hysteresis as related to G-Eye. Several of G-Eye’s measurements
can be configured with a hysteresis value. If you understand the concept of hysteresis you can skip this
section.
We will use for an example a temperature sensor inside a piece of machinery. A high limit of 90 °C has
been defined for the equipment, and reading gradations are in whole degrees. When the temperature
reaches 91 °C an alarm is generated.
Figure 8 shows the temperature readings over say 15 minutes. Without hysteresis (i.e., with a hysteresis
value of zero), the “high limit exceeded” alarm would have been activated every time the temperature rose
to 91 ° (points a, c, e, and g), and would be turned off every time the temperature fell below 91 ° (points b,
d, f, and h).
Depending on the particular application, this constant switching on and off of the alarm as in the example
can be undesirable and misleading, especially if this on-and-off behavior occurs over a short time span and
the average reading during that time span is on or over the high threshold.
In such cases, a hysteresis value can be is useful. In our example, a hysteresis value of 2 ° has been
defined. The result is that once the “high limit exceeded” alarm is turned on (at 91 °), it remains on until the
temperature reading falls 2 ° from the “high limit” setting. In our example (90 – 2 = 88) this means that the
alarm is activated at point a and remains on until point m. The “high limit exceeded” alarm is not activated
again until the temperature once more rises to 91 °, something that does not occur after point m in Figure
8.
Figure 8: Hysteresis defined for high limit
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The hysteresis value chosen, if any, also applies to the “low limit”. Figure 9 shows temperature readings
around a defined low limit of 50 °C. Readings are in whole degrees. With a hysteresis value of zero the
alarm would be activated at points p and r, and would be deactivated at points q and s. With a hysteresis
value of two, the alarm is activated at point p and remains on until point t.
Figure 9: Hysteresis defined for low limit
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1.7 Input dry contacts

The G-Eye includes 32 input dry contacts. The input dry contacts connections are located in four vertical rows near
the center of the rear panel of the G-Eye. See
Figure 4 on page 8.
To make use of a given dry contact, make a circuit between its two pins. G-Eye detects whether the circuit
is closed or open. The state of that circuit (closed/open) can be modified by your external relay connected,
for example, to a flood or smoke detector or open-door sensor. You configure each input dry contact as
"normally open" or "normally closed". The G-Eye unit generates an alarm condition when the input dry
contact move out of its "normal" position.
It is important that you put no voltage on the input dry contact. All you must do is close or open the circuit,
but do not apply any voltage. The G-Eye itself supplies a small voltage on the dry contact so it can detect
the state of the contact.
See section 3.17 on page 59 for instructions on how to configure the input dry contacts.
Figure 10: Conceptual view of the input dry contacts
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1.8 Output dry contacts

The output dry contacts are located on the left side of the G-Eye's rear panel. See Figure 4 on page 8.
 The G-Eye has 16 output dry contacts.
 The output dry contacts are based on a relay.
 A maximum of 60 Vdc and 1 A can be applied to an output dry contact.
 Each of the output dry contacts consists of a Common pin, a Normally Closed pin, and a Normally
Open pin.
To use an output dry contact:

1. Define the output dry contact to G-Eye as being either normally open or normally closed 3.18.2), and
define the alarm conditions for which the dry contact will change state3.18.3).
2. Attach the output circuit that is to be opened or closed to the appropriate pins, according to your
definition of the contact. For a "normally closed" circuit, use the N.C. and COM contacts. For a
"normally open" circuit, use the N.O. and COM contacts.
3. If desired, you can test the connection by using the output dry contact "pulse" feature. See "Pulse" in
Table 14 on page 62.
Figure 11: Conceptual representation of a single output dry contact
1.8.1 Usage Notes
1. All of the output dry contacts are optically isolated from one another in the G-Eye.
2. The housing of the G-Eye is grounded.
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1.9 Environmental measurements

The G-Eye can be connected to temperature sensors, flood detection sensors, humidity sensors, and a
liquid level sensor.
1.9.1 Temperature measurement

Up to four temperature sensors can be connected to the G-Eye. Temperature sensors are available from
Gamatronic upon customer request. Each temperature sensor circuit can be separate configured to
generate an alarm when the temperature reading is above or below a defined range of acceptable
temperatures. See section 3.16 on page 57 for instruction on how to configure a temperature measurement
circuit.
1.9.2 Flood detection

One flood sensor can be detected to the input reserved for this purpose on the right side of the G-Eye rear
panel.. The flood sensor must be located on the floor of the site or in any location where water will be
present in the event of flooding.
The flood sensor measures resistance between two wires. When the resistance falls below 10k the
associated user-defined input dry contact is activated.
See section 3.16 on page 57 for instruction on how to configure a flood detection circuit.
1.9.3 Humidity sensor

Up to two humidity sensors can be attached to the G-Eye. For each sensor, the user defines a range of
acceptable humidity in terms of percentages between 0 and 100, and associates the humidity
measurement circuit with a given alarm. When the humidity reading is above or below the acceptable
range of humidity, the alarm is activated. See section 3.16 on page 57 for instruction on how to configure a
humidity measurement circuit.
1.9.4 Liquid level sensor

A liquid level sensor provides data on the liquid level in a given container – it informs you how “full” the
container is. A standard industrial liquid level sensor reports the liquid level as a current between 4 mA (the
container is “empty”) and 20 mA (the container is “full”). G-Eye displays the reading as a percent between 0
and 100. See section 3.16 on page 57 for instruction on how to configure a liquid level measurement
circuit.
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1.10 Communication links

The G-Eye can monitor and control devices over an Ethernet network and through a GSM cellular provider.
Ethernet network
 The G-Eye unit can monitor and control devices that share an Ethernet network with the unit.
 The G-Eye unit can notify management or technicians over the Ethernet network of faults in the
monitored device.
 The G-Eye can be configured over an Ethernet connection.
GSM-to-cellular provider.
 The G-Eye unit can control devices that are attached to a GSM cellular modem.
 The G-Eye unit can notify management or technicians of faults in the monitored device via a GSM
cellular telephone.
Serial cable to Unit

The G-Eye unit can monitor and control a device that is attached to it via a serial cable.
1.11 UPS monitoring and control

G-Eye enables the user to monitor a UPS that is connected to the UPS socket on the G-Eye rear panel,
and to issue startup, shutdown, and reboot commands to it.
See section 3.19 on page 66 for details.
1.12 Performing a “hard reset”

If at any point you want to return the G-Eye configuration to factory default values, this can be done by
performing a “hard reset”. To reset the G-Eye, perform the following steps in conjunction with Figure 1 on
page 6.
1. Press the data display button for 3 seconds.
2. While still holding the data display button, press the unit reset button for 3 seconds.
3. Release the unit reset button.
4. Wait three seconds, release the data display button, then press the data display button again and
release it.
5. Wait about 15 seconds. The unit will then be fully reset and ready to accept DHCP messages.
Be aware that performing a hard reset erases any customized configuration entered by the customer, and it
will be necessary to configure the G-Eye again for your environment, including its IP address. The user ID
and password are also returned to the factory defaults of admin and admin.
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1.13 Using the data display button

The G-Eye's built-in web interface, described in detail in chapter 3, is usually the ideal way to display the
status of the G-Eye and the devices being monitored by the G-Eye. However, if one is located right next to
the G-Eye unit it may sometimes be just as easy to use the data display button. The data display button is
located on the left side of the G-Eye control panel, and is labeled "Display". When pressed, it enables the
user to display basic status information on the small LCD display screen on the right side of the G-Eye front
panel.
The table below lists the type of information that is displayed on the LCD screen when the data-display
button is pressed. The list may include more or less items that what is displayed on your particular system,
depending on the devices connected.
When using the data display button there is only one navigation command – forward. Each press of the
display button moves the view to the next item in the list.
Note: each line in Table 5 below may represent more than one display screen on the G-Eye display panel.
For example, all of the power measurement sockets are dealt with in a single line in the table, but they
actually occupy 16 screens on the G-Eye display and must be paged through one-by-one with 16 presses
of the display button.
Table 5: Data displayed by use of the "Display" button

ITEM
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
#
1. Cellular provider and signal status For example, "UK, Orange – signal strong.
2. I.P address I.P. address of the G-Eye.
3. Subnet mask Subnet mask of the G-Eye.
4. Default gateway Default gateway of the G-Eye.
This item shows the status of the monitored device
that is connected to the G-Eye's D9 serial port. .
This can be a UPS that uses one of the supported
protocols or the SC1006 power system controller.
For supported devices and protocols, see:
5. UPS: normal / No external device
Configuration menu > Serial ports configuration >
Serial port 1, external device menu.
If no device is connected, the message displayed is

"No external device".
The next 16 entries displayed on the screen relate
to the power measurement sockets. For each
socket in use, a message is displayed showing the
socket name, the measurement value in amps or
6. Power 1 – Power 16 volts, and the type of current (ac or dc); for
example: "Power 3 2 A (dc)".
For power measurement sockets not in use, the
message "undefined" is displayed. For example:
"Power 4 Undefined".
Two entries, one for each frequency measurement
7. Frequency 1 – Frequency 2
socket. The measurement is diplayed in Hertz.
The relative humidity is displayed as a percentage;
8. Humidity 1 – Humidity 2
for example: "Humidity #1 38% RH".
Liquid level is displayed as a percentage where
9. Liquid Level
zero is empty and 100 % is full.
Battery charge level is displayed as a percentage;
10. Battery status
for example, "Battery 98 %".
11. Temperature #1 – Temperature #4 Temperature is diplayed in °C.
Message will be: "Flood: Flood detected !" or
12. Flood detector.
"Flood: No flood detected".
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ITEM
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
#
Indicates the G-Eye's current power source. Source
13. Power source
can be "mains" or "battery".
Indicates the status of the input dry contacts. Status
14. Dry input #1 – dry input #32 is either "open" or "closed." Message format is:
"Dry Input #7 is open".
Indicates the status of the output dry contacts.
15. Dry output #1 – dry output #16 Status is either "open" or "closed". Message format
is: "Dry output #4 is closed".
When you get to the last item and press the display button again, the display "loops around" to the
16.
first item again, the Cellular modem status or the G-Eye's
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2. INSTALLING THE G-EYE

Before you can use the G-Eye unit, its controller must be configured, as follows:
1. Connect the G-Eye unit to the local ac power, using the supplied ac-ac converter. Alternatively,
connect it to a dc power source, but see the entry labeled "Input power" in Table 3, page 10.
2. If your local computer network does not support DHCP (dynamic assignation of IP addresses),
connect the G-Eye directly to your computer using the supplied RJ45–RJ45 cross cable and proceed
to step 6 below.
If your local computer network supports DHCP, connect the G-Eye unit to your local computer
network.
3. Wait one minute for the unit to initialize.
4. Insert the supplied CD into the computer's CD drive. From the "Tools" folder on the disk, copy
"discover.net.exe" to your computer and run it.
If "discover.net.exe" does not execute, copy "framework.2.exe" (a Microsoft program) from the
"Tools" folder to your computer and run it. Then run "discover.net.exe".
"Discover.net" detects Gamatronic devices that are connected to the network, and will help you find
the IP address of the G-Eye unit.
Discover.net displays a screen like that shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12: "Discover" displays Gamatronic devices on the network
The G-Eye can be recognized by the characters "SM" in the first two positions of the "Firmware"
column (see Figure 12). Copy the G-Eye's IP address as displayed on the Discover.net screen. Open
an Internet browser, type the G-Eye's IP address into the browser's address bar and press Enter. The
G-Eye main screen, shown in Figure 13 on page 27, is displayed. Continue with step 7 below.
5. If you were still unable to contact the G-Eye unit via your local computer network, connect the G-Eye
unit directly to your computer using the supplied RJ45–RJ45 cross cable.
6. To successfully configure the G-Eye unit, the “network segment” (the first 3 nodes) of your
computer’s IP address must match the network segment of G-Eye’s default IP address, which is
"192.168.0.198". So, change your computer's IP address to "192.168.0.100". Change your
computer's subnet mask to "255.255.255.0". (First write down your current IP address and subnet
mask so you will be able to restore these original values when you have finished configuring the G-
Eye.)
See section APPENDIX C:, “Changing your computer’s
IP address” beginning on page 81.
After changing your computer’s IP address, open an Internet browser on the computer and navigate
to the default G-Eye IP address, which is 192.168.0.198. The G-Eye main screen is displayed.
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7. Click the “Configuration” button at the bottom of the column of buttons on the left side of the screen.
8. In the Configuration menu, choose Network Configuration. Uncheck the box labled "DHCP". Make
any required changes to the IP address and gateway address.
Continue with section 3, “Configuration and Data display screens”, beginning on page 27.
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3. CONFIGURATION AND DATA DISPLAY SCREENS

This section shows the screens used to interface with the G-Eye.
Note: The default user-ID for the system software is “admin”. The default password is “admin”.
3.1 The main screen
Figure 13: G-Eye control software: main screen
The main screen has two main parts:

 The column on the left of the screen is the G-Eye “Main Menu”, providing access to the main functional
subdivisions of the software.
 In the center of the screen, status indicators for the main sensor reading areas.
In the sample screen shown in Figure 14 below, the status icon that consists of a white “X” mark in a red
circle indicates that an alarm condition exists for at least one of the input dry contacts.
The remaining status icons in Figure 14 below are green and contain a check mark (). This indicates that
the sensors in the associated areas are functioning normally.
To attend to the alarm indication, you would click on the “Log” button in the menu column at the left and
take a look at the latest log entries, particularly those related to the input dry contacts. This would tell you
which input dry contacts are now in their “not normal” position, and how many times this occurred recently.
. You can also click on the “Dry Inputs” button in the menu column to see which input dry contacts are
currently in a “not normal” condition.
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Figure 14: Main screen with alarm indication
The Main Menu options are:

 Power measurements …………….…………...… (see section 1.6 on page 13).
 Environmental measurements…………………… (see section 1.9 on page 21).
 Input dry contacts ………………………………… (see section 1.7 on page 19).
 Output dry contacts …………………….………… (see section 3.18 on page 61).
 IT device monitoring………………..……..……… (see section 3.13 on page 47).
 UPS ………………………………………….…….. (see section 1.11 on page 22).
 UPS Control……………………………………….. (see section 1.11 on page 22).
 SMS …………………………………………..……. (see section 3.20 on page 68).
 Log ………………………………..………….……. (see section 3.21 on page 70).
 Configuration ……………………………….…….. (see section 3.2 on page 29).
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3.2 The configuration menu

The configuration menu is used to navigate to the various subscreens where configuration of G-Eye
features is performed.
Figure 15: The configuration menu

The configuration options are:

 Network configuration ……………..…...… (see section 3.3 on page 31).
 Network information…………………..…… (see section 3.4 on page 32).
 Serial ports configuration ………………… (see section 3.5 on page 33).
 SNMP security ……………..……………… (see section 3.6 on page 34).
 SNMP Traps…………………..…………… (see section 3.7 on page 35).
 E-mail server details …………….……….. (see section 3.8 on page 36).
 Event groups ……………………….….….. (see section 3.9 on page 37).
 Recipients of alarm notifications ….….…. (see section 3.10 on page 44).
 GSM configuration ………………….……. (see section 3.11 on page 45).
 GPRS configuration ………………..…….. (see section 3.12 on page 46).
 IT targets configuration……………..……. (see section 3.13 on page 47).
 Additional UPS configuration……..………. (see section 3.14 on page 51).
 Power measurements configuration……. (see section 3.15 on page 52).
 Environmental measurements config. …. (see section 3.16 on page 57).
 Input dry contacts …………………….….. (see section 3.17 on page 59).
 Output dry contacts configuration ….…... (see section 3.18 on page 61).
 Output dry contacts control ………….….. (see section 3.18.3 on page 65).
 Calibration ………………………………… (see section.3.15.3 on page 54)
 Set date and time ………………….…….. (see section 3.25 on page 75).
 Set user name and password ……….…. (see section 3.26 on page 76).
 Set automatic restart interval …………… (see section 3.22 on page 71).
 Save / Restore configuration …………… (see section 3.23 on page 72).
 System information ………………..……. (see section 3.24 on page 73).

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3.3 Configure the G-Eye’s network connection

The IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server for G-Eye must be entered in the network
configuration screen so that the unit can communicate over an intranet or Internet connection.
Leave “DHCP” unchecked unless your network supports DHCP. Use of DHCP implies that there is no fixed
IP address for the G-Eye unit.
Figure 16: Configure the G-Eye’s IP address

3.4 Network information display

Selecting the “Network information” option on the configuration menu displays information and statistics
regarding the G-Eye unti’s current network connection.

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3.5 Serial ports configuration

G-Eye unit has two serial ports.
Serial port 1 is used for any of several supported protocols for UPSs and other power devices. Most
Gamatronic UPS use the SEC protocol at 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Gamatronic’s Power+
model uses its own protocol (see the protocol menu).
Power equipment of other manufacturers can also be connected to G-Eye, provided you use the
manufacturer supplied cable and not Gamatronic’s cable to connect the UPS to G-Eye.
In the event of difficulty establishing communication, contact your authorized customer service
representative..
Serial port 2 is used for connection to a modem, for communication with an OS shell, or for communication
using the Modbus protocol. This port is also used for the serial pass-through feature (see section 3.5.1.1).
Use of the serial pass-through feature is mutually exclusive with the use of serial port 2 to send and receive
SMS traffic.
Figure 17: Serial ports configuration screen

3.5.1.1 Serial pass-through feature

The G-Eye unit can be used to send commands and/or data to a device from a remote location, using a
terminal emulator and a dial-up modem. The data received by the G-Eye is not edited or otherwise
examined by G-Eye, but is simply passed as a datastream to the device attached to the D9 port near the
lower right-hand corner of the G-Eye rear panel (the same port that would be used for a UPS connection,
labeled “RS232” in Figure 4 on page 8).
3.5.1.2 Authorization to the sending telephone required

In either case, to use serial pass-through or to send and receive SMS messages, authorization must be
granted to the sending telephone by checking the appropriate box on the Recipients screen. See Figure 25
on page 44.
3.6 SNMP security

The SNMP security screen is where you define the IPs to which the G-Eye will respond to requests for
information such as sensor readings and dry contact statuses.
Figure 18: SNMP address filtering

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3.7 SNMP trap targets

G-Eye sends SNMP notifications to the addresses defined in the SNMP trap target screen.
Figure 19: SNMP trap target definition

3.8 Email server

If you intend to have alarm notifications sent by email, the outgoing email server must be defined.
Figure 20: Email server description screen
FIELD DESCRIPTION
SMTP server
DNS name or IP address of the outgoing email server
address
SMTP port Predefined SMTP port for the notification messages
Send as: The “sender name” in the outgoing notification.
Subject The “subject” field in the outgoing notification.

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3.9 Event group definition

An “event group” is a logical grouping of alarms. The G-Eye leaves the factory with eight predefined event
groups. The name of each alarm group and the alarms in each group can be modified as the system
administrator sees fit. Each event group can have any number of alarms assigned to it, and they can be
alarms of any type.
The event group name is used as a shorthand method of assigning multiple specific alarms to a recipient.
To send alarm notification messages by email or SMS, an event group must be used. Alarms from one or
more event groups are associable with email and SMS notification targets via the Recipients screen (see
3.10 on page 44).
As an example, an event group “EnvTempSensors” could be defined that contains all temperature sensor
alarms for those sensors measuring environmental temperature. This event group, via the Recipient
screen, could be then assigned to the individuals responsible for ensuring proper environmental
temperature in the locations in question.
Event groups can also be associated with an IT target for automatic shutdown purposes, so that any alarm
from a device in the event group will cause a shutdown of the IT device.

Figure 21: Event Group definition screen (part 1 of 4)

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3.9.1.1 Factory Default Event Groups

There are seven factory default event groups:
 All events
 External device
 Power
 Environment
 Dry inputs
 Dry outputs
 IT devices
These predefined event groups can be renamed and even deleted if desired; the events associated with
the predefined groups can be added to, replaced, or deleted.
New event groups can also be defined as desired.
Table 6: Default event group "All events" may include

DEFAULT EVENT GROUP #1: ALL EVENTS
UPS: Battery fail UPS: Charger fail Pow. measurement 1 ~ 16
UPS: On battery UPS: Output off Frequency 1 and 2
UPS: Low battery UPS: System off Humidity 1 and 2
UPS: Depleted battery UPS: Fan failure Liquid Level
UPS Temperature fail UPS: Fuse failure Battery
UPS: Input fail UPS: General fault Temperature 1~ 4
UPS: Output fail UPS: Test failed Flood detector
UPS: Overload UPS: Communication lost Power source
UPS: On bypass UPS: Awaiting power Dry inputs 1 ~ 32
UPS: Bypass fail UPS: Shutdown pending Dry outputs 1 ~ `6
UPS: Output off UPS: Shutdown imminent IT devices (if any defined)
UPS: UPS off UPS: Test in progress --
Table 7: Default event group "External device"

DEFAULT EVENT GROUP #2: EXTERNAL DEVICES
UPS: Battery fail UPS: On bypass UPS: Fuse failure
UPS: On battery UPS: Bypass fail UPS: General fault
UPS: Low battery UPS: Output off UPS: Test failed
UPS: Depleted battery UPS: UPS off UPS: Communication lost
UPS Temperature fail UPS: Charger fail UPS: Awaiting power
UPS: Input fail UPS: Output off UPS: Shutdown pending
UPS: Output fail UPS: System off UPS: Shutdown imminent
UPS: Overload UPS: Fan failure UPS: Test in progress

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Table 8: Default event group "Power"

DEFAULT EVENT GROUP #3: POWER
Power measurement 1 ~ 16 Frequency 1 and 2
Table 9: Default event group "Environment"

DEFAULT EVENT GROUP #3: ENVIRONMENT
Temperature 1 ~ 4 Flood 1 and 2 Power source
Humidity 1 ~ 2 Liquid detector Battery
Table 10: Default event group "Dry inputs"

DEFAULT EVENT GROUP #2: DRY INPUTS
Dry inputs 1~32
Table 11 Default event group "Dry outputs"

DEFAULT EVENT GROUP #4: DRY OUTPUTS
Dry output 1 ~ 16
Table 12 Default event group "IT devices"

DEFAULT EVENT GROUP #4: IT DEVICES
List of IT devices (if any) defined to the G-Eye for monitoring.

3.10 Define recipients of alarm notifications

To define the recipients of SMS or email alarm notifications, choose “Recipients” from the Configuration
menu. The Recipients screen is displayed (Figure 25 below).
A target telephone and/or email address can be entered for each event group. For definition of event
groups see section 3.9 on page 37.
Checking the “Authorized for SMS commands” checkbox in this screen gives the telephone number in
question the authority to send any SMS commands that require a password. (See Section APPENDIX B:
"SMS commands", beginning on page 78.)
If the “Authority” checkbox is NOT selected, the telephone number can only send those commands that do
not require a password.
Checking the “Authorized for GSM serial pass-through” checkbox enables the telephone number to use the
GMS / serial pass-through feature. See section 3.5.1.1 on page 34 for more information on this feature.
Figure 25: Define targets for SMS notifications

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3.11 Configuring a GSM modem

To configure G-Eye to work with an attached GMS modem, choose “GSM configuration” from the
configuration menu.
Figure 26: Define a GSM modem to the G-Eye
Figure 27: Key to Figure 26

GSM CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
SMS NOTIFICATIONS ACTIVITY CONDITIONS
Alarm notifications will always be sent using SMS (as well as any
Send in any case
other selected media).
When Ethernet cable is SMS will be used for alarm notifications only when the G-Eye’s link
unplugged with the local computer network is down.
When Ethernet cable is SMS will be used for alarm notifications when the G-Eye’s link with
unplugged or IT Target is the local computer network is down, or when the specified IT
down. Target is down.
OTHER PARAMETERS
Your local GSM network may require a specific AT command
Custom initialization string
string.
Specify the primary language (character set) to be used when
SMS code page
sending and receiving SMS messages.

3.12 Configure a GPRS modem

To configure G-Eye to work with an attached GPRS modem, choose “GPRS configuration” from the
configuration menu.
Figure 28: Configure GPRS parameters
GPRS CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

Your GPRS username, provided by your GPRS network operator. May
User Name be case sensitive. (Some providers don’t require a username or
password)
Your GPRS password, provided by your GPRS network operator. May
Password
be case sensitive.
APN (access point
Provided by your GPRS network operator.
name)
CID Usually “1”, but check with your GPRS network operator.
IP Address Provided by your GPRS network operator.
Primary DNS Provided by your GPRS network operator, if needed.
Secondary DNS Provided by your GPRS network operator, if needed.
Idle time before hang- Allows you to temporarily shut down the GPRS link when it has been
up idle for an extended period of time.

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3.13 Monitoring IT devices

G-Eye can monitor network connected devices, including computers and printers. In order to use this
feature to monitor a computer, an SNMP agent must be installed on the computer. Consult with your
network support staff to determine how to install the SNMP agent.
3.13.1 IT devices status screen

This screen shows the status of any monitored IT devices. In the case of a Windows-based computer G-
Eye provides CPU usage statistics. For printers and Linux-based computers G-Eye indicates (via an “OK”
response) whether the unit is operating and connected to the network.
Figure 29: IT device status screen

3.13.2 IT target configuration

To define an IT target device for monitoring, click on the link “Add new IT target” on theIT device status
screen, or choose “IT targets configuration” from the Configuration menu.
Figure 30: Define IP devices to be monitored

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Table 13: Parameters for IT device monitoring

LINK DESCRIPTION
This description is the “name” of the device that will appear in alarm
Description messages and in the list of IT devices. A meaningful name is best.
Example: “Sales Dept. Server”.
I.P. address of the device. The DNS name can be entered instead. For
Host address example, a company’s web site could be entered as “122.101.09.98” or as
“www.ajax-trucking.com”
If the device is on the same local network as the G-Eye, the MAC address
MAC address will be filled in automatically by G-Eye. Otherwise it must be entered
manually. MAC address is required for automatic wake-up function.
Notification and
Port to which notifications and shutdown commands are sent.
shutdown port
If you wish the device to automatically shut down IMMEDIATELY on receipt of
Shutdown on
an alarm from a particular Event Group. (An Event Group is a logical
event group
grouping of alarms; see section 3.9 on page 37.)
Time interval in seconds that G-Eye will wait after an ac failure before
generating a shutdown command for the IT device. This assumes, of
course, that the IT device is connected to a UPS. YOU HAVE TO ALSO
Ac fail delay
CHECK “SHUTDOWN ON AC FAIL” below.
Verify with your network support person that UDP port 262 is available. G-
Eye uses this port to send the command to the IT device.
Time interval in seconds that G-Eye will wait after low-battery condition
Low battery delay before generating a shutdown command for the IT device. YOU HAVE TO
ALSO CHECK “SHUTDOWN ON LOW BATTERY” below.
Time interval in seconds to wait after return of ac power before issuing a
wake-up command to the IT device. This is useful when for example, the IT
Wake delay
device is a client machine and you want the server machine to come up
first.
Number of failed ping requests that will cause the device to be labeled as
Server is down “down” on the IT Monitor screen and to be logged as “down” in the event
log.
When the CPU load exceeds the specified percentage, an alarm is
CPU load limit generated. A moving 3-minute average load is used to compute the
percentage.
Physical memory When physical memory usage exeeds the specified percentage, an alarm
usage limit is generated.
Virtual memory When virtual memory usage exceeds the specified percentage, an alarm is
usage limit generated.
When the percentage of used space on any of the computer’s hard disk
Hard disk usage
exceeds the specified figure, an alarm is generated. For example “Disk D
limit
over 75% full”.
Mark this checkbox if you want G-Eye to send notifications for this device.
Send notifications
The shutdown agent must also be installed on the IT device.
Mark this checkbox if you want G-Eye to send a shutdown command to the
Shutdown on ac device in the event of an AC failure or low battery. The Shutdown Agent
fail or low battery must be installed on the IT device for the shutdown command to be
effective.
LINK DESCRIPTION
This option causes a “wake-up” (startup) command to be sent to the IT
device when the ac power is restored following an ac failure. This option
requires the BIOS and the Ethernet card in the IT device must support
Wake on ac fail
“Wake on LAN”, and “Wake on LAN” must be set to “active” in the BIOS;
recovery
the LAN must support broadcasts on port 80 and port 80 must be free on
the IT device; the MAC address of the IT device must be specified to G-
Eye (see the third field in this table).
Check ping Verify that the network’s firewall settings permit the IT device to be pinged.
Choosing this option enables the G-Eye to send SNMP commands to the
IT device.
SNMP monitor The SNMP service must be run on the IT device on net port 161. Verify
that “community public” is present in the SNMP service configuration.
Verify that the SNMP is configured to accept packets from the host.

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3.14 Additional UPS configuration

Some sites may have a setup where two UPSs are connected "in series" to protect a server or other
network device(s) against power failures. By "conneced in series", we mean that when a power outage
occurs, "UPS 1" is the first UPS to supply backup power to the network devices, and only when the battery
of "UPS 1" is exhausted does "UPS 2" begin to supply backup power, and does so until its battery is
exhausted.
In the situation described, UPS 1 is considered the lead or "master" UPS, and UPS 2 is the follower or
"slave" UPS, because UPS 1 supplies backup power first and UPS 2 only does so when UPS 1 is
exhausted.
In such a configuration, one does not want the network devices to shutdown on a "battery low" warning
from the master UPS, but rather on the "battery low" warning from the slave UPS.
To inform G-Eye of this configuration, the master UPS should be connected to G-Eye's D9-RS232 port as
usual, and the IP address of the slave UPS must be defined to G-Eye in the "Additional UPS configuration"
screen.

3.15 Power measurement screens

The next several screens are part of the power measurement configuration and calibration process. For
detailed instructions on configuring and calibrating a power measurement, see 1.6.2: “Configuring and
calibrating a power msmt. circuit”, beginning on page 14.
Figure 31 shows the power measurements status screen. This screen shows the status of the power
measurement circuits. Power measurement circuits 1 through 16 are displayed across two separate
screens. The link to the second screen is at the bottom of the screen.
3.15.1 Power measurements status screen
Figure 31: Power measurements status screen

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3.15.2 Configuring power measurements

In the power measurement configuration screen (Figure 32), the type of measurement and the permitted
measurement range are defined. Measurements outside of the defined range generate an alarm condition.
Note that the frequency measurement circuits, sockets 17 and 18, are also located on this screen. No
calibration process is required for the frequency measurements.
For power measurements and frequency measurements, if the user does not define either the low limit or
the high limit, or both, the system limit(s) is/are used, as defined in the “Range” column of Table 1 on page
2.
Figure 32: Power measurement configuration screen
Fields in the power measurements configuration screen are described in Table 4 on page 15.

3.15.3 Calibrating a power measurement
3.15.3.1 For analog inputs 1 – 4

To calibrate a dc voltage or dc current measurement on analog inputs 1 – 4:
1. From the Configuration menu and select Calibration.
The calibration screen is displayed.

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Figure 33: Power measurement calibration screen
2. You must now define "zero volts" for the analog input circuit. To do this, short the circuit's two input
contacts together temporarily with the jumper supplied for this purpose, and click the Offset button.
Then remove the jumper.
3. Using a digital multimeter, measure the voltage or current (as appropriate) on the line to be
connected to the measurement socket. Record the measured value.
4. Connect the line to the G-Eye analog input socket. Be sure to connect the line to the correct
socket!
5. In the calibration screen, in the line for the socket in question, enter the measured value. Enter whole
numbers only (no fractions) and click the calibrate button.
(The above instructions assume that the power value remained constant from the time the
measurement was made to the time the entry was made in the software screen. If you think the
power value may have changed from the time you first measured, measure again before entering the
measured value.)
This ends the process of calibration for calibrating dc current and dc voltage measurements on analog
inputs 1 – 4.

3.15.3.2 For analog inputs 5 – 16

Analog inputs 5 – 16 can measure from 0 to 5 Vdc directly. With the use of a 4-channel voltage step-down
transformer, analog inputs 5 – 16 can measure up to 450 Vdc.
Analog inputs 5 through 16 can measure up to 450 Vac, via an ac-dc voltage transducer.
To calibrate a power measurement on analog inputs 5 – 16:
1. From the Configuration menu and select Calibration.
2. If you have not defined the socket as a dc current measurement, continue to the next step.
You must now define "zero volts" for the analog input circuit. To do this, short the circuit's two input
contacts together temporarily with the jumper supplied for this purpose, and click the Offset button.
Then remove the jumper.
3. Using a digital multimeter, measure the voltage or current (as appropriate) on the line to be
connected to the measurement socket. Record the measured value.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When calibrating an ac current sensor, to insure accuracy of the calibration
the sensor must be loaded between 50 % and 75 % of its maximum rated capacity in amperes. For
example, if your current sensor is rated for a maximum of 100 A, the sensor must be loaded with
between 50 A and 75 A during the calibration.
4. Connect the line to the G-Eye analog input socket. Be sure to connect the line to the correct
socket!
5. In the calibration screen, in the line for the socket in question, enter the measured value. Enter whole
numbers only (no fractions) and click the calibrate button.
(The above instructions assume that the power value remained constant from the time the
measurement was made to the time the entry was made in the software screen. If you think the
power value may have changed from the time you first measured, measure again before entering the
measured value.)
This ends the process of calibration for calibrating measurements on analog inputs 5 – 16.

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3.16 Environmental measurements screens
3.16.1 Environmental measurements status screen

The environment measurement status screen shows the status of the temperature, humidity, and flood
detector readings.
Figure 34: Environmental measurement status screen
Clicking Environmental Measurement Configuration at the base of the environment measurement main
screen brings you to the Environmental Measurement Configuration screen.
The Environmental Measurement Configuration screen can also be reached from the Configuration menu.

3.16.2 Environmental measurement configuration screen

In the environmental measurement configuration screen, the permitted measurement range is set for the
temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and liquid level sensor and a description can be entered for each
sensor.
Each measurement socket can be individually enabled or disabled by the user.
Figure 35: Environmental measurement configuration screen

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3.17 Input dry contact screens
3.17.1 Input dry contact status screen

The input dry contact status screen lists the user-defined description of each input dry contact, the current
position of each contact (open or closed) and the dry contact’s normal position (open or closed). When a
dry contact is in its normal position, a green “=” sign is shown. When a dry contact is not in its normal
position, a red “<>” is shown.
Figure 36: Input dry contact status screen
To configure an input dry contact, click “Input Dry Contacts Configuration” at the bottom of the input dry
contacts status screen.

3.17.2 Input dry contact configuration screen

In the input dry contact configuration screen, the user specifies normal setting of the dry contact (normally
opened / normally closed) and assigns a descriptive name to the dry contact.
Figure 37: Input dry contact configuration screen
Figure 38: Fields in the input dry contact config. screen

COLUMN DESCRIPTION
# Dry contact number
ACTIVITY Choose Enable or Disable to enable or disable the monitoring of the dry contact.
NORMAL
Specify whether the dry contact is normally opened or normally closed.
STATUS
Monitoring of the dry contact can be limited to a specific time period each day.
Specify the “disable” time here. After the “disable” time the dry contact is ignored
DISABLE HOUR
until the “enable hour”. If the dry contact should be monitored all the time, leave this
field empty.
Monitoring of the dry contact can be limited to a specific time period each day.
Specify the “enable” time here. Monitoring of the dry contact will begin at the
ENABLE HOUR
“enable” hour and continue until the “disable” hour. If the dry contact should be
monitored all the time, leave this field empty.
This is a status description that is used when the dry contact is open. This
OPEN description appears in the dry inputs status screen, in log messages, and in
DESCRIPTION notification messages. Choices available are: is open / is closed / is normal / is
abnormal / OK / failed / on / off.
This is a status description that is used when the dry contact is closed. This
CLOSED description appears in the dry inputs status screen, in log messages, and in
DESCRIPTION notification messages. Choices available are: is open / is closed / is normal / is
abnormal / OK / failed / on / off.
An integer from 1 to 10. Sensitivity in relation to the time the input dry contact
remains closed. “10” means the circuit will detect even the briefest closure of the dry
SENSITIVITY
contact; “1” means the contact will have to be closed for a relatively longer time
before the circuit detects its closure.

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3.18 Output dry contact screens
3.18.1 Output dry contact status screen

The output dry contact status screen shows the normal position and the current position of each dry
contact. You can also use this screen to force the dry contact to a specific position (open or closed).
Figure 39: Output dry contacts status screen

Table 14: Fields in the o utput dry contacts status screen

COLUMN DESCRIPTION
CONTACT This description can be modified on the “output dry contacts configuration” screen,
DESCRIPTION available via a link at the bottom of the screen and from the Configuration menu.
CURRENT
Specify whether the dry contact is presently opened or closed.
POSITION
If the current position of the dry contact is the same as its defined “Normal”
NORMAL / NOT-
position, a green “=” sign is displayed here.
NORMAL
If the current position of the dry contact is different than its defined “Normal”
INDICATOR
position, the symbol “<>” is displayed here in red.
NORMAL
The “Normal” position of the dry contact, as defined in the Configuration screen.
POSITION
The mode can be set to any of three values: Auto, Open, Close.
 Automatic means the dry contact responds to alarms from associated sensors.
MODE
 Open and Close fix the position of the dry contact; the position changes only
when the operation mode is reset, or if the pulse feature is used.
Clicking the Pulse button reverses the current position of the output dry contact for
PULSE about 3 seconds. When the contact is closed, pulsing it opens it temporarily. When
the contact is open, pulsing it closes it temporarily.
To configure the output dry contacts, click on Output Dry Contact Configuration at the bottom of the
output dry contacts status screen (or select “Output dry contact configuration” from the configuration
menu). The dry contact configuration screen is also available from the configuration menu.)
To assign an alarm to a dry contact, click on Assign new alarm to dry contact (or from the configuration
menu select “Output dry contacts automatic control”.

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3.18.2 Output dry contact configuration screen

The output dry contact configuration screen is used to define the characteristics of each dry contacts.
 Each dry contact can be enabled or disabled.
 The normal status can be set to open or closed.
 The operational mode can be set to Automatic, Open, or Closed.
 Open and Close fix the position of the dry contact; the position changes only when the operation
mode is reset, or if the pulse feature is used.
 A descriptive name should also be entered when configuring each output dry contact.
Figure 40: Output dry contacts configuration screen

Table 15: Key to Figure 40

COLUMN DESCRIPTION
CONTACT This description can be modified on the “output dry contacts configuration” screen,
DESCRIPTION available via a link at the bottom of the screen and from the Configuration menu.
CURRENT
Specify whether the dry contact is presently opened or closed.
POSITION
If the current position of the dry contact is the same as its defined “Normal”
NORMAL / NOT-
position, a green “=” sign is displayed here.
NORMAL
If the current position of the dry contact is different than its defined “Normal”
INDICATOR
position, the symbol “<>” is displayed here in red.
NORMAL
The “Normal” position of the dry contact, as defined in the Configuration screen.
POSITION
The mode can be set to any of three values: Auto, Open, Close.
MODE
 Open and Close fix the position of the dry contact; the position changes only
when the operation mode is reset, or if the pulse feature is used.
Clicking the Pulse button reverses the current position of the output dry contact for
PULSE about 3 seconds. When the contact is closed, pulsing it opens it temporarily. When
the contact is open, pulsing it closes it temporarily.

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3.18.3 Assigning an alarm to an output dry contact

To assign an alarm to a specific output dry contact, choose “Output dry contacts automatic control” from
the Configuration menu.
More than one alarm can be assigned to a given output dry contact.
Figure 41: Assigning an alarm to an output dry contact

3.19 UPS monitoring and control

G-Eye enables the monitoring and control of a UPS from the computer screen. The UPS must be
connected to G-Eye with the supplied D9 – D9 cable or equivalent.
The serial port used for the UPS connection must be configured properly for G-Eye to communicate with
the UPS. See section 3.5 on page 33 for configuration instructions.
3.19.1 UPS monitoring

Click on “UPS” in the Main Menu column to display primary descriptive information about the UPS to which
the G-Eye unit is connected.
Figure 42: UPS data screen

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3.19.2 UPS Control

G-Eye enables you to issue shutdown, startup and reboot commands to a UPS that is attach to the UPS
port on G-Eye’s rear panel. To access the UPS Control feature, select “UPS Control” from the Main Menu.
Figure 43: "UPS control" screen
3.19.2.1 Links on the UPS Control screen:

Battery Test / Abort Battery Test: clicking the Battery Test button invokes a battery test on the UPS. The
test can be cancelled before its normal completion by clicking the Abort Battery Test button.
Simulate UPS output source on battery: clicking on this link simulates the conditions in effect during an
ac power failure –a signal is sent via UDP to any connected computers informing them of an ac power
failure. (In actuality, the load continues to be supplied from the inverter). If the computers are configured for
automatic shutdown on ac power failure, they begin their shutdown countdown. This option is useful for
testing the auto-shutdown configuration on a computer.
After clicking the "Simulate UPS output source on battery" link, an "Abort" link appears on the screen.
Clicking the Abort link cancels the "UPS output on battery" simulation immediately.
Simulate UPS battery status is low: clicking on this link simulates the conditions in effect after an
extended ac power failure –a signal is sent via UDP to any connected computers informing them of a “low
battery condition” (actually non-existent). If the computers are configured for automatic shutdown on low
battery, they begin their shutdown countdown. This option is useful for testing the auto-shutdown
configuration on a computer. The simulation can be ended by the user at will.
After clicking the "Simulate UPS battery status is low" link, a pop-up window appears to display a
countdown in seconds to computer shutdown. If you don't see the pop-up window, verify that UDP port 262
is not being blocked by your Internet/Intranet firewall.
An "Abort" link also appears on the screen. Clicking the Abort link cancels the "battery low" simulation
immediately.
Warning: The low-battery countdown is measured in seconds, so computer shutdown will occur relatively
quickly.

3.20 SMS
3.20.1 Sending an SMS message

To send an SMS message:
1. Verify that the cellular antenna is connected to the rear panel antenna socket.
2. From the G-Eye Main Menu, select “SMS”. The SMS screen is displayed.
Figure 44: Sending an SMS message
3. Enter the target phone number in the “phone number” field in the Send SMS screen, or choose the
desired target phone number from the phonebook menu.
4. Enter the message text in the “message” field.
5. Click the Send button.

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3.20.2 SMS log

All incoming and outgoing SMS messages are recorded in the SMS log.
Figure 45: SMS log entries of outgoing messages

3.21 Event log

G-Eye records significant system events in the event log. Significant events include system start up and
shutdown, the change in state of any of the input or output dry contacts.
To view and print or export the log file, choose “log” from the Main Menu.
Figure 46: Event log

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3.22 Automatic restart (reboot)

The G-Eye unit can be programmed to reboot itself automatically in the event that it does not detect any
network transactions (queries, commands, alarms) for a given period of time. This is protection against the
small possibility that G-Eye has experienced some sort of internal software problem.
To set the automatic restart time limit, choose “Automatic Restart” from the Configuration menu.
Figure 47: Automatic restart

3.23 Saving and restoring configuration details

G-Eye’s current configuration details can be saved to a computer file. A configuration file created in this
way can be easily imported by G-Eye at a later time to become the active configuration. G-EYE’S CURRENT
IP ADDRESS AND ALL PASSWORDS ARE ALSO SAVED, AND WILL BE RESTORED WHEN THE CONFIGURATION FILE IS
RESTORED.
To create or restore a configuration detail file, choose “Save and restore configuration” from the
Configuration menu.
Figure 48: Saving and restoring configuration details
Note: If a configuration backup file is created and afterwards the the G-Eye's software is upgraded,
it is possible that the old configuration backup file will not be compatible with the new software version.

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3.24 Displaying system information

You can display statistics and other information related to G-Eye’s internal memory usage and active
processes, and some additional configuration information. This feature is intended mostly for the use of
Gamatronic’s technical staff in diagnosing problems.
To access the System Information display, choose “System information” from the Configuration submenu.

Figure 49: An example of the System Information display

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3.25 Set the G-Eye’s clock

To set the time and date of G-Eye’s internal clock, choose “Date and time” from the configuration menu.
Figure 50: Settings the G-Eye's clock

3.26 Change G-Eye username and/or password

The original factory-set user-ID is “admin” and the password is “admin”. In the event that the user name or
password are changed and subsequently forgotten, contact Gamatronic support for assistance.
To change the user-ID or password, select “Set user name and password” from the configuration menu.
Figure 51: Changing the G-Eye user-ID and/or password

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APPENDIX A: OPTIONAL SENSORS

Table 16 below describes special-purpose sensors compatible with the G-Eye that are available from
Gamatronic upon request.
Table 16: Optional sensors available by special order.
SENSOR TYPE DESRIPTION ILLUSTRATION
Smoke NO/NC state
Motion NO/NC state
Switch Door NO/NC state
Flood On/Off state
Range:
Temperature
-10 ~ +95 °C
Range:
Humidity
0-100%
Input: Up to 100 A
Output: 0–5 Vdc
Ac & dc current external box
No. of inputs: 1
For analog inputs 5–16
Input: 60–450 Vdc/Vac
Output: 5 Vdc
High Vdc/Vac external box
No. of inputs: 4
Input: 110/230 Vac
Output: 5 Vdc
High Vac external box
No. of inputs: 1
Input: 110/230 Vac
Output: 9 Vac
Line frequency No. of inputs: 1 external box
For analog inputs
FREQ1 and FREQ2

APPENDIX B: SMS COMMANDS

This section presents the commands and parameters used in communicating with G-Eye from a GSM
device (cellphone or GSM modem).
NOTE: To successfully use a command that requires the “password” parameter, the sending
telephone must first be included in the list of SMS notifications (see section 3.10 on page 44) and
the “Authority” checkbox in the SMS notifications panel must be selected for that telephone.
Commands can be entered in upper- or lower-case.
LIST OF COMMANDS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

dryin
Displays current status of specific or all of dry input contacts.
Also used to change status of a specific input dry contact from enabled to disabled or vice versa.
Syntax: dryin {contact number} {enable | disable} {password}

Example: dryin 1 disable admin
dryout
Displays current status of specific or all of dry output contacts.
Also used to change status of a specific output dry contact to any of the options below.
Syntax: dryout {contact number} {status} {password}
Parameters: {status}
auto - set dry output to automatic operation
open - set dry output to open position
close - set dry output to close position
pulse - send pulse to dry output
enable - enable dry output
disable - disable dry output
Example: dryout 1 disable admin
energy
Show total energy from energy meters.
flood
Response status and current value of specific or all of flood measurements.
Syntax: flood [index]

Optional parameter: index
Example: flood 1
help
Response: list of SMS commands.

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humidity
Lists the status and current value of a specific or of all of humidity measurements.
Syntax: humidity [index]

Example: humidity 2
ip
Show IP address of the G-Eye unit, or change IP address of the G-Eye unit.
If the command is sent without parameters, G-Eye responds with the current IP settings.
Syntax: ip {IP} {Subnet} {Gateway} {+dhcp|-dhcp} {password}

Example: ip 192.168.0.195 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.170 -dchp admin
it
Returns the status of a specific IT target.
Syntax: IT {index}
Required parameter: index
Example: IT 1
Example of response: IP:199.160.1.112
No response
pass
Change SMS password. (Factory default SMS password is “admin”.)
Syntax: pass {new password} {old password}

Example: pass abcd admin
power
Lists the status and current value of a specific or all of power measurements
Syntax: power {index}

Example: power 3
reboot
Reboots the G-Eye system.
Syntax: reboot {password}

Example: reboot admin
shutdown
Shutdown all defined PCs, or a specific defined PC, or shutdown a PC by its IP address.
Syntax: shutdown {all | target number | IP:PORT} {password}

Example: shutdown 192.168.0.10:262 admin
sms
Add/remove SMS target. To remove a number from the list use “---“ (without the quotes) instead of a
phone number
Syntax: sms [{index} { phone_number | --- } {password}]

Example: sms 1 +7123456789 admin

status
Lists monitored items and their statuses.
temp
Lists the status and current value of specific or all of environment measurements.
Syntax temp {index}

Example: temp 1
Example of response: Temperature:
#1: 23C – Normal
wake
Wake-up all or specific defined PC or wake-up PC by MAC address.
Syntax: wake {all | target number | MAC} {password}

Example: wake 11-22-33-44-55-66:262 admin

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APPENDIX C: CHANGING YOUR COMPUTER’S

IP ADDRESS
Note: before making any changes to your computer’s TCP/IP settings, it is recommended that you record
your normal settings so that you can reapply them after configuring the G-Eye. A screen print of the screen
show in Figure 53 or Figure 54 is a good way of recording your normal settings.
In the process of initializing the G-Eye it may be necessary to temporarily change the IP address of your
computer. This can be changed in the computer's Local Area Connection Properties window.
To open this window:
Win2k/WinXP
1. Click Start menu > Settings> Network and Dial Up Connections.
2. Right-click on Local Area Connection> Properties.
Win9x
1. Click Start menu > Settings> Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network icon.
To change the computer's IP address in the Local Area Connection Properties window:
3. Select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Click the Properties
button;
 In Win2000 the
Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties
window appears
 In Win9x the TCP/IP
Properties window
appears
Figure 52: Local area connection properties

Win 2000 / Win XP Win 9x
Figure 53: Specify IP address, Win2000 Figure 54: Specify IP address, Win983.
6. Under Windows 2000 and higher,

Select Use the following IP address
Under Win 9x,

Click the IP Address tab and select Specify an IP address:.
7. Enter 192.168.0.100 into the IP address field.
8. Enter 255.255.255.0 into the Subnet mask field.
9. The Default gateway field can be left empty.
10. Click OK in the TCP/IP Properties window.
11. Click OK in the Local Area Connection window.
12. Restart the computer (Win9x only).
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APPENDIX D: UPDATING THE G-EYE'S SOFTWARE

Customers with a G-Eye unit under warrantee may from time to time received an updated release of the G-
Eye's operating software. This section explains how to install the software upgrade.
Before performing a remote update, verify that your network supports DHCP.
If your network DOES NOT support DHCP, please contact Gamatronic for an alternate update procedure.
For a network that DOES support DHCP, perform the following procedure:
1. Install the Microsoft .NET 2.0 framework from the CD that was supplied with G-Eye, or download the
NET 2.0 framework install file from Microsoft's website.
2. From the CD, copy the file "Discover.NET.exe" to your PC and open it. A screen like that shown in
Figure 55 is displayed
3. On the displayed screen, select the G-Eye device that you want to update and then click on “turn to
flash programming mode”.
Figure 55: Discover lists the found devices
4. The selected G-Eye unit will move from “other device” list to “boot loader” list.
5. Reselect the G-Eye unit in the boot loader list and then select "Update firmware".
Figure 56: Reselect the G-Eye unit and click "update firmware"

6. A dialog box appears, like that shown in Figure 57. Type the complete path of the update file, or click
on the "Select" button to navigate to the file and select it. (The file type is ".hex".)
Then click "Update".
Figure 57: Point "Discover" to the update hexfile.
7. A progress indicator tracks the status of the update.
Figure 58: A progress indicator is displayed
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8. When the G-Eye unit reappears in the “other device” table, the process has completed.
Figure 59: Update completed

APPENDIX E: REPLACING THE BATTERY FUSE

In the event that it becomes necessary to replace the battery fuse:
1. Open the front panel of the G-Eye by removing the two screw labeled by 1 and 2 in Figure 60 below.
2. Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder on the back side of the G-Eye front panel. See item 3 in
Figure 60.
3. Snap the new fuse into place in the fuse holder. The new fuse must be of the same type and rating as
the old fuse.
4. Return the front panel to its normal position and screw the two screws back into place.
Figure 60: Replacing the battery fuse
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For a full company profile, please visit out website at www.gamatronic.com.
Gamatronic Building, Jerusalem, Israel
Gamatronic’s product line:
UPS Systems
Power systems for Telecom
Dc-to-Ac Inverters
Dc-to-Dc Converters
Frequency Changers
Battery Chargers
Power Management Solutions
Headquarters and Factory 14 Hartom Street, Science-Based Industries Park, POB 45029,
Jerusalem 91450, Israel
Tel-Aviv Sales Office 34 Habarzel Street, Ramat Hachayal, Tel-Aviv
Tel: +972-3-6499940 Fax +972-3-6449791
Gamatronic Singapore Sales Office email: singapore@gamatronic.co.il
Gamatronic (UK) Ltd. 15 Chester Road, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 8YT England
Tel: +44 (0) 1480 479 998 Fax: +44 (0) 1480 407 865 email: info@gamatronic.net

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G-EYE

MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Release 1.5, May 2011

Har Hotzvim Industrial Park,

2. INSTALLING THE G-EYE .................................................................................................... 25

3.15.3 Calibrating a power measurement ........................................................................... 54

APPENDIX A: OPTIONAL SENSORS .................................................................................... 77

Figure 15: The configuration menu ...................................................................................... 29

STANDARDS AND CONVENTIONS

1.2 G-Eye capabilities

Table 1: G-Eye measurement capabilities

1.3 Contents of the G-Eye package

The following items are available at customer request:

1.4 Long-term storage of the G-Eye

1.5 Physical description of the G-Eye

1.5.1 Front panel

General One or more alarm conditions (of any sort) exists.

Internal battery Fault detected in the internal battery or its connection.

IT devices Alarm condition on any of the defined IT devices.

UPS UPS alarm condition

Figure 3: Dimensions of the G-Eye, in mm

1.5.2 Rear panel connections

Figure 4: G-Eye rear panel connectors

This page left blank deliberately.

Table 3: Rear panel connections, from right to left on the panel

It is permitted to supply power to both input sockets, from separate power

See section 1.6 for instructions on configuring and calibrating a power

Dc voltages between 0 and +/-5 Vdc can be measured directly.

See section 1.6 for instructions on configuring and calibrating a power

1.6 Power measurements

1.6.1 For dc power measurements

1.6.1.1 For dc voltage measurements

1.6.1.2 For dc current measurements

1.6.1.3 Using analog inputs 1 – 4

To measure an input voltage from 0 to 60 Vdc, the jumper must be open.

To measure an input current, the jumper must be closed. When the

It is important that the jumper be set correctly. Introducing a voltage

1.6.2 Configuring and calibrating a power msmt. circuit

2. In the Configuration menu, select Power Measurement Configuration.

The Power Measurements Configuration screen is displayed.

Figure 7: The power measurements configuration screen

Table 4: Fields in the power measurement config. screen

This completes the process of configuring a power measurement circuit.

1.6.2.1 Hysteresis – an example of its application:

Figure 8: Hysteresis defined for high limit

Figure 9: Hysteresis defined for low limit

1.7 Input dry contacts

Figure 10: Conceptual view of the input dry contacts

1.8 Output dry contacts

To use an output dry contact:

Figure 11: Conceptual representation of a single output dry contact

1.8.1 Usage Notes

1.9 Environmental measurements

1.9.1 Temperature measurement

1.9.2 Flood detection

1.9.3 Humidity sensor

1.9.4 Liquid level sensor

1.10 Communication links

Serial cable to Unit