SEM  
  EMBEDDED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR  
     
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Specifications (PDF)
 
 

NOVA’s new System Environmental Monitor (SEM) redefines intelligent monitoring and control. The new SEM, initially introduced in an embedded board form factor, enables Eurocard, PC and embedded board-based chassis to report and control on a real-time basis internal temperatures, input and output voltages, fan speed and customer-defined I/O.

The SEM continuously monitors the total scope of the chassis operating environment. If a factory pre-programmed or user-defined operating parameter is exceeded, the SEM can take several actions: the system can be RESET or powered down; an audio alarm can sound; fan speed can be increased, decreased or turned off; or other user-definable actions can be taken.

As a web-enabled product, the SEM supports both HTTP and SNMP protocols, and is compatible with popular web browsers (IE, Firefox 2.0, etc.). To prevent unauthorized access to the SEM, the user must logon with unique credentials. With “administrator rights” the logon information can be changed locally or remotely.

Communication with the SEM is accomplished via its onboard Fast Ethernet port (100 Base-T). Changing its IP is done simply and quickly via the setup utility, as are the operating parameters the user wishes to monitor and/or control. Already the SEM is an installed option in chassis supporting our armed forces. Below are two programs employing the
SEM’s advanced capabilities.

SPECIFICATIONS

  Monitored Inputs  
     
 
System Voltages: ± 12 VDC
± 5 VDC
+ 3.3 VDC
- 48 VDC
Eight (8) AC to DC positions
available for other voltages,
programmable by the user
System Temperature: 4 digital sensors with accuracy
<1°C
System Fan Speed: Speed control for three DC fans
with to 3.5A
System Fan Power: Separate channel to monitor fan
power supply
Additional Inputs: ≤ 20 additional open collector
inputs
 
     
  Monitored Outputs  
     
 
Power Supply Inhibit: Remote start and restart via
opto-isolated outputs
Power Isolation: Double pole change over relay
Alarm Output: Audio alarm and up to seven LEDs
 
     
 
  Functions Controlled  
     
 
 Fan speed
 Chassis power supply operation
 Alarms and alarm outputs
 Security Functions including passwords
 Analog relay output
 
     
  Functions Monitored  
     
 
 System Voltages: 3 Positive ; 1 Negative
 Fan Speed
 4 Temperature Sensors
 Minimum and Maximum Temperature
 
     
  Ordering Table  
     
 
51-100001-100 Standard SEM; all current
features included
 
     
  The SEM is a highly customizable product. Features that are not currently off ered may be available, as is private labeling with your company’s name appearing in the splash screen. Optionally, your company’s name may appear on the printed circuit board.
Contact NIS for more information.
 
     
   
 
 
 
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