TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON MONITORING
SOLUTIONS
Listed below is a glossary of common technical
terms relating to monitoring of environment, equipment, systems
and networks.
- Stand Alone Unit - An independent system which
communicates with other equipment.
- Environmental Conditions - Monitoring for critical
environmental variables such as temperature, humidity, power,
smoke, noise, water, movement etc.
- Auxiliary Inputs - Links to UPS's, air-conditioning
units, security systems and fire panels.
- Network and Systems Monitoring - RS232 ports
support multi-vendor platforms for comprehensive monitoring.
- Internal Modem - Enables remote access for
diagnostics and problem solving.
- Power Tolerant - Internal back-up battery protects
Observer for up to 3 hours from power supply failures.
- System Security - Keyswitch and multi-user
passwords, ensures Observer can only be accessed by designated
staff.
- Automatic Notification - Direct messages from
Observer to pagers, printers, mobile phones, PC's, etc.
- Links to Other Monitoring Systems - Enhances
the features offered by other systems.
- Controlled Response - Alert messages sent via
pre-programmed escalation table to relevant personnel.
- Modular Design - A bespoke system suitable
for single computer rooms and multiple remote sites.
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