Logfiles

This Article contains the following:

Event Log

Data Log

Data log Diagram

Premium function: The UPS alert history

Event Log

Since this is not a configuration step, just navigate to the following menu:

The event log contains all actions concerning the CS141 and the UPS are recorded. The event history will be written by any event containing a log job. The most significant jobs are included by default settings. Administrators may create, edit and delete default settings as well as creating custom log entries.

After reboot the first entry is a message by CS141 with its OEM ID:

Please note the latest entry is always on top of the list. Download as CSV file creates a CSV file from this event log and stores it locally on your hard disk:

Any program that can deal with CSV files can be used to open the event log.

In case of current memory to store event, logs are exhausted, the CS141 will open an archive file and move the current event log. This archive file will be provided for both: downloading as well as instant view.

Note:

Depending on the configuration, the system events in the event log are kept for up to three months. As soon as the running memory for the current event log file is exhausted, the files are stored alternately in up to two archive files. This generally provides a monitored period of up to 9 months from initial startup.

Navigating between logfiles

By default, the current event log is displayed

Administrators are able to toggle between the two logs by clicking the button "Show archived Logfiles" in the upper right corner.

By doing so, the label of this button will change:

To return to the active log file, press the button labeled "Show active log file"

Data Log

Since this is not a configuration step, just navigate to the following menu:

The data log records the measurement data of the UPS. Since these entries are provided with a timestamp, the data can be correlated with the event log.

Analysts can build event chains with additional UPS data.

Like the event log, data log can be exported as a CSV file as data backup. The data log stores the entries every 3 minutes and keeps the entries 8 weeks as the current data log file. After that the actual data log will be moved to an archive file and a new data log for the current data is opened.

The CS141 provides storing up to 2 independent archive files:

In addition to the current period, there are up to 24 weeks available. After the expiry time, the oldest archive file is replaced. As with the event log, administrators can toggle between active log and achieved logfiles.

Data log Diagram

Since this is not a configuration step, just navigate to the following menu:

With the data log chart, the CS141 provides a graphical presentation of the battery history. 

This feature allows users to analyze all entries in the data log, and individual entries can be selected using checkboxes.

In addition to the current values, the CS141 provides selecting specific values ​​from current databases.

As a default, all check marks are set when called. You can use the Unselect All Lines function to remove them and set the relevant checkmarks.

How to use the calendar

The calendar feature provides a quick overview of existing time periods that are selectable. Click the date field to bring up the calendar:

The dates of the corresponding period are automatically loaded and displayed inside the main window.

Zoom the Chart

The CS141 offers a zoom function that allows users to obtain a more detailed view of the measurement data.

To refine the display, drag a frame inside the small window; the main window will then automatically show a detailed view and provide a customized timeline.

The zoom function makes it possible to reduce the timeline to intervals as short as two minutes.

"Reset Zoom":     This function resets the zoom back to the                             original scope.

"Refresh Data":    This function updates the current data                                  shown and refocuses the timeline.

Premium function: The UPS alert history

This menu is only available if your UPS will support the functionality

Since this is not a configuration step, just navigate to the following menu:

Not only does the CS141 log events, but many UPS systems also provide their own internal non-volatile memory to record events and internal data. This information can deliver valuable insights if irregularities occur after configuration changes.

Note

The CS141 adapts to the functions provided by a UPS. The UPS Alert History is only available if your UPS supports this feature.

Reading internal event logs of the UPS

Each time the UPS Alert History button is pressed, the event memory of the UPS is read out and then displayed.

Please note that the displayed status messages, as well as the scope and level of detail, may vary.

Some UPS models provide more useful information than others.

After being read, UPS data is displayed in a chronological history. The oldest log entries appear at the top of the list, while the most recent entries are shown at the bottom.

End determines the last entry of the logfile.

Automatic Logfile Export via USB

System requirements for this function:

• Firmware version 2.26 or later

• CS141 HW161 product family device with a USB port

Functionality:
When a USB stick is inserted into the CS141, it will be automatically formatted. The processing time depends on the memory size. 

Before the CS141 copies its current log data to the stick, all saved data on the USB stick will be permanently deleted. The transmission status is recorded in the event log with a timestamp.

Configuration:

To export log files via USB:

1. Open the menu Devices > Setup.

2. In Power-Status, enable the USB port and set the sliding switch for Mass Storage to ON.

3. If a USB stick is inserted into the port, it will be formatted automatically.

4. The CS141 then transfers all available log files to the USB stick.

5. Once the transfer is complete, remove the USB stick without requiring further action.