(MMD Newswire) March 5, 2010 -- Uptime Devices, www.daisychainsensor.com, a leading innovator in environmental monitoring, power control, and data center security devices, announced today availability of the company's Remote Physical Monitor (RPM) hardware platform.
Responding to customers' requirements for advanced environment monitoring capabilities, Uptime Devices' Remote Physical Monitor Console Manager (CM) delivers the following product features:
Reliable Networking - RPM CM delivers reliable service over SNMP V1, 2c and V3, DHCP and Static IP, Simple NTP and DNS. RPM's firmware is upgradeable through the RPM CM's IP interface.

Advanced Hardware - Power over Ethernet (PoE), IEC International Power Connection, 10/100 Ethernet with Auto X-Over, 4 x RS485 communications to RIMS devices, RS232 to GSM modem, and a processor "watch dog" combine to make for an impressive lineup of hardware features. The unit also features vibrant LED status light and a 1U rackmountable (19" or 24") housing.
Customizable Advanced Alerting - Integration of alerts via authenticated e-mail, SMS modem, SNMP traps and an audible buzzer allow RPM CM to perform necessary monitoring tasks without the need for human monitoring. These features allow one or more facility environments to be managed from any remote location.
When the RPM CM is used in conjunction with the Remote Intelligence Multi Sensors® (RIMS), the Uptime Devices RPM hardware platform creates a proactive monitoring solution. The RPM CM can control up to 250 different RIMS at one time. RIMS firmware is upgradeable through the RPM CM's IP interface. The four different models of these intelligent daisy chain sensor® models deliver the following features:
Temperature/Humidity/Airflow/Dry Contact RIMS
2 Port Voltage RIMS
• Power on/off/reboot 120V-250V x 2 power outlets
• Monitor current draw on each outlet
• 2 IEC Connections
Dry Contact RIMS (10 Port)
• Monitor dry inputs
• Auto detect Smoke, Water, Security, Motion sensors
RS-232 RIMS
• Web-Enable to monitor and control 3rd party manufacturers' PDUs such as Eaton®, BayTech®, Powerware®, APC®, Liebert®, and Server Technology® (trademarks are properties of their respective owners)
"Our Remote Physical Monitor platform proves that we take our customers' feedback very seriously," said Jean-Paul Daemen, CEO of Uptime Devices. "We also understand the need for flexibility and affordable cost. So we've created the RPM hardware platform to meet these needs as well."
About Uptime Devices
Founded in 2001, Uptime Devices is a leading innovator in environmental monitoring, power control, and data center security devices. The Uptime Devices product line allows IT and facility managers to increase security and uptime of enterprise networks while protecting critical facility environments. The company's flagship product, Remote Physical Monitor (RPM), sets a new standard in environmental, security, and power monitoring with its superior scalability and ease of use.
To learn more about Uptime Devices integrated solutions, visit www.daisychainsensor.com or call (512) 328-1800.
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