AKCP SPX4 sensorProbeX+ Environment Monitors with 4 Sensor Ports

The sensorProbeX+ SPX4 is 1U high, high-speed, accurate and rugged, SNMP enabled environmental monitoring device with 4 auto-sensing intelligent sensor ports, a proprietary Linux like OS which includes TCP/IP stack, a built-in webserver and full email and SNMP functionality.

sensorProbeX+ SPX4 can record all events in its database with a timestamp of when the sensor alarm was raised and the action that took place. Multiple sensorProbeX+ SPX4 devices can be daisy-chained together and connect to a wide range of AKCP environmental sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, water leakage, airflow, security, and control relays.

AKCPro Server Software and Alert Email and SMS Text Notifications

The SPX4 can be remotely monitored and controlled using AKCPro Server software (Cloud or on-site) and is ideal for a single server cabinet or multiple racks within a server room or data centre. Email alerts can be setup for distribution when monitored levels go outside threshold levels. For SMS text messages we recomemnd using an email-to-sms service or adding the modem option to the SPX4 device.

The SPX4 can also easily integrate with any DCIM via SNMP including Sunbird DCIM, IBM Open View, Schneider Struxware, Nlyte, Open DCIM and Paessler PRTG. For integration to cloud platform Apps running on Amazon AWS, Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure MQTT is recommended.

The sensorProbeX+ series can be used in 1U (horizontal), 0U (vertical) and DIN rail mount installations. The overall design is low profile and compact design for installation in a server cabinet. The sensorProbeX+ has several standard variants each of which can be customised with modules for dry contact inputs, analogue IO, internal model, analogue to digital converters, additional sensor ports and an internal UPS for battery backup.

sensorProbeX+ SPX4 Kits and Configurations

The sensorProbe+ SPX4 is an AC powered environment monitoring device and can be ordered with an additional PoE option. The base unit has 4 sensor ports and 5 Virtual Sensors (additional packs available).

The TSET includes a temperature sensor cable (1.5m) and the THSET a temperature & humidity sensor cable (4.5m).

SPX4 Third Party Input Contacts

The SPX4 can be ordered with isolated dry contacts for monitoring third party devices when an AKCP sensor cannot be used for this function.

Examples of third party devices includes door contacts, smoke detectors, UPS and fire alarm systems. The BEB is a Basic Expansion Bus unit (1U in height) that connects to the expansion port on the SPX4 unit.

Please note that with AKCP montioring devices, dry contacts are only required to monitor third party devices, due to the range of sensors available. An example being security door contacts.

Temperature, and Temperature & Humidity Sensors

Typical sensors for use with the SPX4 include:

• AKCP Calibrated Temperature Sensors (TMP01-NIST2)
• AKCP Calibrated Temperature and Humidity Sensors – (THS01-NIST2)

See this FAQ for more information on NIST certified sensors.

Server Cabinet Thermal Map Sensors

• AKCP Server Cabinet Thermal Map Sensors

Water Leakage and Flood Detectors

• Spot water sensors
• Rope water sensors

Other Environment Monitoring Sensors

• AKCP AC Voltage Sensors
• AKCP Airflow Sensors
• AKCP Battery Health Monitoring Sensors
• AKCP Isolated DC Voltage Sensors
• AKCP PIR Hardware Motion Detectors
• AKCP Contactless Current Meters
• AKCP Programmable Sensor LCD Displays
• AKCP Tank Depth Sensors
• AKCP Security Door Contact Sensors
• AKCP Smoke Detectors
• AKCP Siren and Strobe Detectors
• AKCP Sensor Status Lights

Also avialable is a 5Vdc 3A Power supply with IEC connector with or without a locking DC jack.

sensorProbeX+ SPX4 Features

• Inputs: 4xsensor ports for AKCP sensors, 1×10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port), 1xEXP (Expansion) / Modbus / RS485 port and 1xBEB (Basic Expansion Bus) port
• Fully embedded TCP/IP and web-server
• Built-in notification features via email and SNMP traps
• A web-based interface for easy configuration and monitoring
• Continuous time feature on every sensor port to eliminate false warning alerts
• Login for User and Administrator for increased security
• Battery backed time of day clock for accurate system date and time stamping
• Micro-code firmware updates over the Internet
• Customised colour configuration for displaying alerts
• Network Management System Integration
• 1U rack mounting, brackets included
• Short DIN rail mounted version available (SPX4-D)

sensorProbeX+ SPX4 Specifications

• Expansion Ports: EXP port connecting EXP remote units and BEB port for connecting SPX+ BEB remote units, maximum 4 BEB units per SPX+
• Mounting: 0U toolless rack mount, optional wall mount brackets, horizontal 1U mounting or DIN rail brackets
• Status Indications: LEDs for power present, network connectivity and sensor online/threshold status
• Power: 5Vdc, 3Amp 100-240Vac, 0.22A or optional PoE IEEE 802.3af
• Operating Temperature: Temperature : Min. 0°C – Max. 70°C (Industrial option for Min. -25°C – Max. 70°C)
• Operating Humidity: Min. 20% to Max. 80% (Non-Condensing)
• Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 1,400,000Hours

SensorProbeX+ Standard Features

• Ethernet, Modbus RS485, EXP and BEB communications
• Compatible with sensorProbeX+ EXP and BEB expansion units
• 1U rackmount brackets, tool-less 0U mounting or DIN rail mounting options
• SNMP, Email, SMS (requires an optional internal or external cellular modem) notifications and audible alarm
• Compatible with wide range of AKCP Intelligent sensors
• Can be extended to monitor up to 80 virtual sensors

Expansion (EXP)

The EXP port can be use do extend the distance (daisy-chain) between multiple SPX+ devices up to 300m.

Basic Expansion Bus

The Basic Expansion Bus (BEB) can be used for short-distance expansion within a server cabinet. The expansion units can be daisy-chained up to 20m for the total chain. The BEB facility can be used as a cost effective way to expand system coverage.

• 4 BEB: maximum total cable length 10m
• 3 BEB: maximum total cable length 18m (3×6m)
• 2 BEB: maximum total length 20m(2×10m)
• 2 BEB: maximum total length 20m (1×20m)

sensorProbeX+ SPX4 Modules

The sensorProbeX+ SPX4 can be installed with additional modules to provide extra functionality.

Module	Image	Description	SKU
Additional Sensor4		Adds an additional 4 sensors to a sensorProbeX+ and compatible with all AKCP intelligent sensors.	S
Dry10/20 Contact		Provides a mixture of IO and isolated inputs. Dry-contacts (volt-free signal contacts) can be used to monitor third party devices, door contacts, digital inputs from a UPS system, control panels, fire panels and alarm panels. IO dry contacts can be used to automate actions as responses to digital inputs.	D1, D1i, D1iV, D2, D2i, D2iV
AC Voltage Detection		Monitor 10 or 20 AC voltage inputs, detect if circuits are energised or powered down. This module only provides a signal that an AC voltage is present (5-30Vac, 44mA). The module does not provide a voltage reading	D1ACV, D2ACV
Mobile Phone Modem and Optional GPS		Provides sensorProbe SPX+ with mobile phone communications. An external antenna ensures a good signal can be received even if the SPX+ is inside a cabinet. The modem can send SMS alerts from the SPX+ device or connect it to the AKCPro Server software central monitoring platform, via a VPN connection. The mobile phone modems are available in 4G European and US bands. The optional GPS antenna can be added for geolocation of the device.	M4G
4 Analog to Digital Inputs		Connects third-party analog sensors with a 0-5Vdc or 4-20mA scale output.	A2D4, A2D4 (4-20)
4 Mini Relays		Includes 4 mini-DC relays which can be used to switch ON/OFF low current devices directly, or to drive larger relays. Ideal for systems and control, building and industrial automation.	4MR
2 Mini Relay and 2 Analog to Digital Inputs Module		A combination of the Digital Input and Relay modules, with 2 relays and 2 0-5Vdc or 4-20mA analog sensor inputs.	A2DMR, A2DMR (4-20)
Ball Valve Control		Designed for use with DC motors or electronically controlled ball valves which require polarity reversal to turn in the opposite direction. Applications include water irrigation and industrial applications which require valve and motor controls.	VC
Internal UPS		Provides battery back-up from 4 AA rechargeable batteries (included). The internal UPS module is ideal when sensorProbeX+ is used in unstable power environments and data logging must continue even during a power outage. The module can be used with the Mobile Phone Modem to provide alerts even if the local IP network is down.	UPS

The AKCPro Software can be used to monitor sensorProbeX+ units remotely on a local IP network or via the ACKPro Cloud service.

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