Page 1: Table Of Contents
3.1.4 About ............ 15 Documentation Notice: This User’s Guide is a supplement to the printed manual that came with your TLNETCARD or network-enabled Tripp Lite device. Refer to the printed manual for instructions on hardware installation and basic configuration, including IP address assignment.
Page 2: Introduction
1. Introduction TLNETCARD is an optional network card you can install in the accessory slot of a compatible UPS system. TLNETCARD connects your Tripp Lite device to your Ethernet network for remote monitoring, control and condition reporting. You can manage the device from an SNMP Network Management Station, a Web browser or telnet.
Page 3: Installation And Configuration
Notes: • When initially connected to the network, the TLNETCARD will attempt to obtain an IP address via DHCP. If DHCP is disabled on the network, the TLNETCARD can be accessed using its default IP address: 192.168.1.100.
Page 4: Configuring Via Tlnet Supervisor
To configure an individual TLNETCARD via web browser, follow the instructions below: Step 1: Use a Cat5 network cable to connect the TLNETCARD’s Network port to the network. Launch a web browser and enter the TLNETCARD’s IP address – whether assigned by DHCP/network administrator or the default (192.168.1.100) – in the address bar.
Page 5: Configuring Via Telnet
Only in This LAN. Otherwise, select Allow Any. Step 4: Click System g Administration g TCP/IP to set Host Name, IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP for the TLNETCARD. Step 5: Click Time Server to manually set time and date for the system, or enable automatic time synchronization between the TLNETCARD and the time servers.
Page 6: Configuring Via Text Mode
2. Installation and Conﬁguration 2.1.4 Conﬁguring via Text Mode This section contains descriptions and default settings for configuring a TLNETCARD using a Telnet/SSH client such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY. Main Menu User Manager No. Item Description Default RADIUS Auth Specifies whether RADIUS is Disable allowed.
Page 7 IPv6 Domain Name Server’s IP address. DHCPv6 Enable/ Disable DHCPv6 Enable protocol. Host Name The Host Name for the TLNET (NetBIOS) TLNETCARD. System Contact The System Contact information. System Location The System Location information. Auto-Negotiation Enable/disable automatic transfer Enable rate (10/100Mbps) negotiation.
Page 8 2. Installation and Conﬁguration Time Server You can manually adjust time and date for the TLNETCARD or set up automatic time server synchronization. The TLNETCARD, Windows XP and later versions support SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol). No. Item Description Default Time Selection SNTP or manual.
Page 9: Configuring Through Com Port
2.1.5 Conﬁguring through COM Port If a network connection is not available, the TLNETCARD can be configured via COM port connection. Follow the instructions below: Note: If running a non-Windows system, refer to your system’s user manual for Telnet clients.
Page 10: Tlnet Supervisor
• If unable to log in with the correct account and password, additional network configuration may be needed. The IP subnet of the computer may be different from the TLNETCARD’s. • The TLNETCARD will automatically log off if the connection is idle for 30 minutes. The TLNET Supervisor contains three main sections: Monitor, Device and System. Refer to Sections 3.1 - 3.3 for more information.
Page 11 3. TLNET Supervisor Battery Parameters Go to Monitor g Information g Battery Parameters to view Battery Status, Battery Measurement and Battery Replacement Date. In/Out Parameters Go to Monitor g Information g In/Out Parameters to view Input Measurement, Bypass Measurement, Output Measurement and Outlet Bank.
Page 12 Countdown, Reason and Last Touch. This page will only appear if: • The PCs are connected to the UPS using this TLNETCARD. • The PCs have TLNET Shutdown Agent installed on them. • In System g Administration g SNMP Trap, the PCs’ IP Addresses have been entered in the Target IP field and TLNET Shutdown Agent has...
Page 13: History
• Download Event Log from UPS The TLNETCARD sends a request to the UPS, collects the event logs saved there, then replies to the user through the network. This option only appears when the UPS supports this function; the event logs saved in the UPS may be different from the event logs saved in the TLNETCARD.
Page 14: Environment
3.1.3 Environment The Environment page is displayed only when a TLNETEM is use. TLNETCARD’s DIP switch 1 should be set to the ON position and DIP switch 2 should be set to the OFF position when using a TLNETEM. For more information about the TLNETEM, refer to its Owner’s Manual Information Go to Monitor g Environment g Information to view the TLNET's readings and settings.
Page 15: About
OS of the computers which have the shutdown software installed and are connected to the TLNETCARD. Enter the time period the TLNETCARD will wait before sending the shutdown command to the UPS, after the OS Shutdown Delay time has elapsed.
Page 16 • Bypass Transfer Frequency After you set a tolerance of bypass transfer frequency and confirm your setup, the TLNETCARD will send the command to the UPS. If the UPS transfers to bypass mode and the bypass frequency is out of the tolerance, output will be turned off and critical loads will be protected.
Page 17 3. TLNET Supervisor Control Go to Device g Management g Control to configure relevant control commands. Note: For each of the following items, the Submit button must pressed for the specified control to be executed. • Battery Test This control executes a 10-second battery test. •...
Page 18 3. TLNET Supervisor Specific Schedule Go to Device g Management g Specific Schedule to arrange a specific schedule for the UPS. Select the calendar day(s) and time for a specified action (No Action, Shutdown, Restart, 10-Second Test) to take place. Event Level Go to Device g Management g Event Level to assign severity levels for each event.
Page 19: System
User Manager The TLNETCARD supports RADIUS. Check the Use RADIUS box, enter the required Server, Secret and Port (default: 1812) information, then click Submit. The three user levels can be defined. If RADIUS is disabled, the Account Name, Password and Login Limitation can be managed via Local Authentication.
Page 20 5) Web Refresh Period: Enter a time period (in seconds). • SSL Certificate 1) To ensure connection security between the TLNETCARD and the connecting workstation, an SSL certificate can be used to encrypt and secure the integrity of transmitted data.
Page 21 • Telnet Port: Assign a Telnet port number (default: 23). • SSH Port: Assign an SSH protocol port number (default: 22). • Host Key/ Authentication Public Key: The TLNETCARD supports files generated by OpenSSH, including DSA, RSA, and Authentication Public Keys.
Page 22 1) Time Zone: From the dropdown menu, select the time zone for the location where the TLNETCARD is located. 2) Primary/ Secondary Time Server: Two time servers can be added. Every 60 minutes, the TLNETCARD synchronizes with the first responding server.
Page 23 TLNET Supervisor, or onto multiple target devices using the TLNET Configurator (see Section 4.1). Upgrade The Upgrade page shows the TLNETCARD’s current firmware version. Instructions for performing a firmware update are provided on-screen. The upgrade process, including a card reboot, should take about one minute.
Page 24: Notification
To prevent unauthorized access, the NMS IP addresses community strings and access levels for authorized users can be specified. The maximum number of IP entries is 256. Note: If IP address 0.0.0.0 is entered, the NMS IP access restriction is ignored. The TLNETCARD checks the community string to identify the configured access level and permission.
Page 25 Delete button. Notes: The TLNETCARD supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3 traps. For SNMPv3 traps, specify an SNMPv3 USM User Name. Use Trap Category to determine which event notifications are to be sent to the Target IP Address. The three categories are: •...
Page 26 3) Alarm: Only Alarm event notifications are sent to the target address. Wake on LAN The Wake On LAN function enables a networked PC to be started up after power is restored and/or the TLNETCARD starts up. This feature supports a maximum of 256 PCs.
Page 27: Tlnet Configurator
4.1 Batch Conﬁguration This function of the utility allows the configuration of one (source) TLNETCARD to be copied to one or more (target) TLNETCARDs. Step 1: Within the TLNET Supervisor of the source TLNETCARD, go to System g Administration g Batch Configuration and select the Download button in either the System Configuration or the SNMP Configuration window.
Page 28 Step 5: The Account and Password fields for all target TLNETCARDs will need to be entered. If the cards all share the same account user name and password, skip to the next step. Otherwise, select each target TLNETCARD’s line item (not its checkbox) and click Modify to enter the credentials.
Page 29: Batch Upgrade
Step 3: The Account and Password fields for all target TLNETCARDs will need to be entered. If the cards all share the same account username and password, skip to the next step. Otherwise, select each target TLNETCARD’s line item (not its checkbox) and click Modify to enter the...
Page 30 Even if the default values will be used, they need to be re-entered into fields. Step 5: Click the Upgrade Now button. A progress bar will indicate the upgrade status for each TLNETCARD sequentially. An information...
Page 31: Modbus Tcp
In the TLNET Supervisor interface, go to System g Notification tab and select “Modbus TCP” from the menu. Select the “Enable Service” checkbox in order to allow up to 8 clients to access the TLNETCARD; leaving the box unchecked will disable TCP service. Enter the required ID...
Page 32: Operation
5. Modbus TCP 5.2 Operation Discrete Inputs (Range 0x0100 - 0x012F, Read Function 0x02) The Read Discrete Inputs function code is used to read 1-2000 contiguous statuses of Discrete Inputs in a remote device. The starting address and number of inputs is specified by the request Protocol Data Unit. Addresses start at 0 and Discrete Inputs numbered 1-16 would address as 0-15.
Page 33 5. Modbus TCP Holding Register (Range 0x0300 -- 0x0321, Read Function 0x03, Write Function 0x06) The Read Holding Registers function code is used to read contents of a contiguous block of Holding Registers in a remote device. The starting register address and number of registers is specified by the request Protocol Data Unit. Addresses start at 0 and registers numbered 1-16 would address as 0-15.
Page 34 5. Modbus TCP Input Register (Range 0x0400 -- 0x051C, Read Function 0x04) The Read Input Registers function code is used to read 1-125 contiguous input registers in a remote device. The starting register address and number of registers is specified by the request Protocol Data Unit. Addresses start at 0 and registers numbered 1-16 would address as 0-15. Description Address (hex - dec) Value...
Page 35 5. Modbus TCP Description Address (hex - dec) Value Unit Estimated Charge Remaining (not used, reserved) 0x0423 1059 0 to 999 Battery Voltage 0x0424 1060 0 to 9999 0.1 Voltage Battery Current 0x0425 1061 0 to 9999 0.1 Amp UPS Internal Temperature 0x0426 1062 0 to 999...
Page 36 5. Modbus TCP Description Address (hex - dec) Value Unit Total Output Power KW 0x0454 1108 0 to 65534 0.1 KW Total Output Power KVA 0x0455 1109 0 to 65534 0.1 KVA Bypass Frequency 0x0456 1110 0 to 999 0.1 Hz Bypass Num Lines(Phase) 0x0457 1111...
Page 37 5. Modbus TCP Description Address (hex - dec) Value Unit Lo: ID(1-6), Hi: Status B0: The power module exists or the power module is powered Power Module ID/ General Status 0x048C 1164 B1: OFF B2: Repair (NH+: The front screw is open) B3: Fault shutdown Power Module ID/ General Status 0x048D...
Page 38 5. Modbus TCP Description Address (hex - dec) Value Unit Inverter Status 0x04A3 1187 Power Module ID 0x04A4 1188 Inverter Status 0x04A5 1189 Power Module ID 0x04A6 1190 Inverter Status 0x04A7 1191 Power Module ID 0x04A8 1192 Inverter Status 0x04A9 1193 Power Module ID: 1 ~ 6 Charger Status:...
Page 39 5. Modbus TCP Description Address (hex - dec) Value Unit Power Module ID 0x04DA 1242 Power Module ID: 1 ~ 6 Voltage: 0 - 9999 Voltage: 0.1Voltage Inverter Voltage R 0x04DB 1243 Inverter Voltage S 0x04DC 1244 Inverter Voltage T 0x04DD 1245 Power Module ID...
Page 40: Troubleshooting
2. I can access the TLNET Supervisor, but I cannot login. Check the IP addresses of the TLNETCARD and the workstation on which you are trying to log in. By default, they must be within the same LAN. To enable external connections, launch the TLNET Configurator and for that device’s configuration, change User Limitation to Allow Any, as shown below.
Page 41 8. How do I generate a private SSL certificate file (in PEM format) for HTTPs connection? To ensure a secure connection between the TLNETCARD and your workstation, you can create your own SSL certificate file. Download and install the OpenSSL Toolkit from http://www.openssl.org. Launch Shell or DOS prompt mode and enter the following command to create your own certificate file: openssl req –x509 –nodes –days 3650 –newkey...
Page 42: Appendix A - Default System Settings
APPENDIX A – Default System Settings After performing a “Reset System To Defaults” in text mode. The System Configuration file will contain the following (default) contents: [Format] Admin Limit=0 Action4=0 SNMP device Device Account=device Weekday5=0000000 Version=20 Device Password=password Time5=00:00 Restart=No Device Limit=0 Action5=0 [System]...
Page 43: Appendix B - Default Snmp Settings
APPENDIX B – Default SNMP Settings After performing a “Reset All To Defaults” in text mode, the SNMP Configuration file will contain the following (default) contents: Version=4 User4= [SNMP Trap] Security4=0 Number=0 Auth4= [SNMP Access] Priv4= Port=161 Permission4=1 Number=1 User5= IP1=0.0.0.0/32 Security5=0 Community1=public...
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