sensorProbeXN+ IP-based SNMP environmental monitoring appliance 

with PoE*, no activated ports, 1x EXP port (which also functions as an RS485 Modbus port), and 1x external-modem port 

sensorProbeXN+ (SPXN+) is a versatile IP based environmental monitoring appliance that supports the connection of AKCP's intelligent sensors, dry-contact I/O's and 0-5VDC analog inputs, control relay outputs and monitor third party devices.

SPXN+ is compatible with all AKCP sensors, including the "smart sensors" such as swing handle locks, cabinet thermal maps, LCD display and battery monitoring sensors. SPXN+ can also have an external UART modem added in field.

You may monitor multiple SPXN+ units from AKCPro Server for centralized monitoring and management of all devices.

SPXN+ has a customizable design: activate the ports you need now; field 'upgrade' by activating additional ports in the future (see listing below). For example, a user may want to use Modbus only and have no additional ports; or, a user may want 10 dry-contacts only but no sensor ports.

With a one-time software license, a user can unlock additional ports in field. So for some customers they like this because they can upgrade it in field.

Every SPXN+ comes with all the following ports:
8x Intelligent sensor ports (not activated)
10x Dry-contact I/O ports (not activated)
2x 0-5VDC analog input ports (not activated)
2x Mini-relay ports (not activated)
1x 10/100 Ethernet port
1x Dual-purpose expansion (EXP) port functions as an RS485 Modbus** port as well as for connecting with AKCP expansion modules
1x External modem port
See listing below for purchasing an activation license for the ports you wish to have active.

Reliability
AKCP is the oldest and largest data center environmental monitoring company in the world. Along the way AKCP has introduced many hardware platforms and has learned many lessons. SPXN+ is AKCP's latest platform and incorporates AKCP's accumulated knowledge on how to build reliable, rugged embedded systems.

Since its recent release, SPXN+ has grown to an installed base of approximately 5,000 base units. On average AKCP has 4 hardware failures per year that require RMA replacement. That is to say that SPXN+ is operating for 43,800,000 hours for every 4 failures. That is a MTBF of 10,950,000 hours. The sensors have an approximately similar record of durability.

The reason that this failure rate is so low is by design. SPXN+ was created for rugged environments. The components used in SPXN+ can withstand high-temperature environments because they generate very little heat.

SPXN+ operates on 1 Watt of power. This stands in contrast to larger systems running more complex, and less reliable operating systems such as Linux. Typical small computers often run at 300 Watts requiring a fan. SPXN+ doesn't need fans or special cooling.

The case is built from aluminum, not plastic. SPXN+ has been tested in environmental chambers to be able to operate reliably at 70° C. During the manufacture every SPXN+ is tested, then burned in for 96 hours in order to eliminate infant mortality.

The system is put into stock awaiting a customer order. AKCP is not only rugged in hardware, it is rugged in software. Rather than relying on large, untested, and unmaintainable open source projects, AKCP writes its own applications. This is more difficult but results in superior performance. AKCP can maintain the code because AKCP wrote it themselves. If there is a bug that needs fixing, AKCP can fix it. If there is a feature that needs adding - AKCP can add it. This is not possible in larger systems relying on third-party applications.

With SPXN+, being that it features power over Ethernet (PoE), this can also be used as a redundant power input. If the power source to the DC jack is interrupted SPXN+ will switch to the PoE source.

Features and Benefits
• Equipped with Ethernet, Modbus RS485, EXP and External modem port
• Compatible with SPX+ EXP units for expanding the capabilities of your device
• 1U rack-mount brackets included
• Supports notification by SNMP, Email, SMS and built in buzzer
• Compatible with all AKCP intelligent sensors
• Order only with required ports unlocked, or unlock in field as your needs dictate
• Comes with 10 virtual sensors
• Supports up to 80 virtual sensors
• Manufactured using highly integrated, low power surface mount technology to ensure long term reliability
• Low profile design

Package Includes
1x 1U sensorProbeXN+ (rack-mounting ears included)
8x Intelligent sensor ports (not activated)
10x Dry-contact I/O ports (not activated)
2x 0-5VDC analog input ports (not activated)
2x Mini-relay ports (not activated)
1x 10/100 Ethernet port
1x Dual-purpose expansion (EXP) port functions as an RS485 Modbus** port as well as for connecting with AKCP expansion modules
1x External modem port
10x Virtual** sensors (additional virtual sensors are available for purchase [maximum of 80 virtual sensors] - see listing below

Need help? Call KVMGalore at 1-800-636-3434, or submit your question on KVMGalore HelpCenter.

* No external power adapter is included.
** A maximum of 80 virtual sensors are supported, with not more than 60 Modbus RS485/Modbus TCP/IP sensors and virtual sensors combined.