JP2003131764A - Ups system-monitoring program and ups system-monitoring method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to always grasp the conditions of equipment such as a UPS and so on even while a user is executing various operations. SOLUTION: During the execution of a program, a list of the equipment constituting a UPS system, a group and domain, and the conditions of the equipment, group and domain are always displayed in a UPS system-monitoring frame 51 in a window 41. In a management-targeted frame 52 which does not superpose the UPS system-monitoring frame 51, a GUI operating part for inputting the setting of the states of operations and conditions of operations for the equipment and so on which the user selects or a GUI operating part for forcibly controlling the states of the operations is displayed with the switchover of them based on the GUI.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a UPS system monitoring program and a UPS system monitoring method for monitoring a UPS system that protects the power supplies of a plurality of connected devices with a plurality of UPS (uninterruptible power supply). .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional UPS system monitoring program, which is an application program using a window system of an operating system that uses a graphical user interface (hereinafter referred to as GUI), displays the operating state of the UPS in the UPS system in one window. To be displayed in real time.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a UPS monitoring window displayed by a conventional UPS system monitoring program. As an example, in FIG. 6, in the UPS monitoring window 201, six UPs constituting the UPS system are arranged.
The names "UPS1" to "UPS6" of S and their states are displayed.

For example, the user clicks the display button 211 using the GUI when he wants to display the details of the operating state of each UPS. In addition, when it is desired to display a GUI operation unit (input field, radio button, check box, etc.) for setting the operating conditions of each UPS, the GUI
Click the setting button 212 using. Further, when it is desired to display a GUI operation unit (input field, radio button, check box, etc.) for controlling the operating state of each UPS, the control button 213 is clicked using the GUI.

When the display button 211 is clicked, the conventional UPS system monitoring program opens another window and displays the details of the operating state of each UPS therein. When the setting button 212 is clicked, the conventional UPS system monitoring program opens another window and displays a GUI operation unit for setting the operating condition of each UPS in the window. In addition, the control button 21
When 3 is clicked, the conventional UPS system monitoring program opens another window in which a GUI operation unit for controlling the operating state of each UPS is displayed.

FIG. 7 is a GUI for controlling the operating state of each UPS by a conventional UPS system monitoring program.
It is a figure which shows an example of the window which displayed the operation part. Since such a new window 202 is opened by utilizing the function of the operating system, it may be displayed by being superimposed on the already displayed UPS monitoring window 201 in some cases.

[0007]

However, according to the above-mentioned conventional UPS system monitoring program, each UPS is
Of operating state of each UPS, GUI operation unit for setting operating conditions of each UPS, GU for controlling operating state of each UPS
I operation unit etc. is displayed in another window 202, and UP
The content displayed in the S monitoring window 201 is the window 2
02, there is a problem that it may be difficult to monitor the operating state of the UPS during that time.

[0008] For example, in the display state shown in FIG. 7, the UPS system monitoring window 201 is displayed by the window 202.
It is difficult for the user to grasp the states of “UPS5” and “UPS6” in the above.

If a failure occurs in the UPS system during the period of such a display state, the measures against it will be delayed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is always possible to perform U even during a period when the user is performing various operations.
UP that makes it possible to grasp the status of equipment such as PS
It is an object to obtain an S system monitoring program and a UPS system monitoring method.

[0011]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the UPS system monitoring program of the present invention provides a procedure for displaying a window on a computer and a first frame in the window at all times during program execution. To U
The list of devices, groups and domains that make up the PS system and the procedure for displaying the status of the devices, groups and domains, and the device, group and domain selected by the user in the second frame in the window. According to the procedure for displaying either the GUI operation unit for inputting the driving state and the setting of the driving condition or the GUI operating unit for forcibly controlling the driving state, and the operation by the user based on the GUI, The display in the frame is switched from one of the GUI operating unit for inputting the operating state and the setting of the operating condition and the GUI operating unit for forcibly controlling the operating state to another one. .

When this UPS system monitoring program is used, the frames in the windows do not overlap each other, so that the UPS is always operated even during the period when the user is performing various operations.
The system status can be grasped.

Further, in addition to the UPS system monitoring program of the present invention, the UPS system monitoring program of the present invention further causes a computer to display an event occurring in the UPS system in the third frame in its window. Is to be executed.

When this UPS system monitoring program is used, the frames in the windows do not overlap each other, so that the UPS is always operated even during the period when the user is performing various operations.
The event that occurred in the system can be grasped.

Further, in addition to the UPS system monitoring program of each of the above inventions, the UPS system monitoring program of the present invention displays at least a driving state in the second frame on a computer in response to a user operation based on a GUI. , One of the current measurement information in UPS, the log of measurement information, and the power supply log is switched to another one.

By using this UPS system monitoring program, the state of the UPS system can be always grasped even while the user is checking various details of the operating state of the UPS.

Further, the UPS system monitoring program of the present invention, in addition to the UPS system monitoring program of each of the above inventions, inputs operating condition settings in the second frame to a computer in response to a user operation based on a GUI. Display of the GUI operation unit for
One of the GUI operation unit for setting the operation schedule of the UPS, the GUI operation unit for setting the shutdown timing of the connection device of the UPS, and the GUI operation unit for setting the configuration of the UPS system It is designed to be switched to one.

By using this UPS system monitoring program, the state of the UPS system can be always grasped even during the period when the user makes various settings of the operating state of the UPS.

Further, the UPS system monitoring program of the present invention, in addition to the UPS system monitoring program of each of the above inventions, causes the computer to forcibly control the operating state in the second frame in response to the operation by the user based on the GUI. Display the GUI operation part of
A switch for switching from one of the GUI operation unit for stopping the PS or shutting down or rebooting the computer connected to the UPS and the GUI operation unit for causing the UPS to perform a self test Is.

By using this UPS system monitoring program, it is possible to always grasp the state of the UPS system even during the period when the user is performing various kinds of forced control on the UPS and the like.

Further, the UPS system monitoring program of the present invention, in addition to the UPS system monitoring program of each of the above inventions, displays a list of devices, groups and domains constituting the UPS system on a computer from upper to lower domains, groups, First as a hierarchical structure of equipment order
It is designed to be displayed in the frame.

By using this UPS system monitoring program, the user can easily grasp the state of the UPS system and easily manage the UPS system.

The UPS system monitoring method of the present invention comprises a step of displaying a window and a list of devices, groups and domains constituting the UPS system, and a list of the devices in the first frame in the window at all times during program execution. , Displaying the status of groups and domains, and in the second frame in that window,
A step of displaying one of a GUI operation unit for inputting an operating state and a setting of an operating condition and a GUI operating unit for forcibly controlling the operating state relating to any one of a device, a group and a domain selected by a user; , A GUI operation unit for inputting a driving state and setting of a driving condition to display in the second frame in response to a user's operation based on the GUI, and a GUI operating unit for forcibly controlling the driving state. Switching from one to the other.

By using this UPS system monitoring method, the UPS is constantly operated even during the period when the user is performing various operations.
It is possible to grasp the state of equipment such as.

[0025]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a UPS according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a block diagram showing an example of a UPS system monitored by a system monitoring program.

In FIG. 1, UPS 101 is an uninterruptible power supply device that protects the power supplies of one or a plurality of connected devices connected to a plurality of load segments. The UPS controller 102 is supplied with power from the UPS 101 and is serially connected to the UPS 101.
A device such as a personal computer that controls 101. The UPS member 103 is a device such as a personal computer other than the UPS controller 102, which receives power supply from the UPS 101. The UPS group 111 is a group including devices that receive power from one UPS 101.

The UPS work group 121 is a device or a U that receives power from a plurality of UPS 101.
It is a group configured by the PS group 111.
The UPS workgroup controller 104 is a device such as a personal computer that monitors, manages, and controls the devices in the UPS workgroup 121.

The UPS domain 131 includes the UPS 101,
It is a management group including devices such as a UPS controller 102, a UPS member 103, etc., a UPS group 111, a UPS work group 121, etc.
The UPS domain controller 105 is a device such as a device in the UPS domain 131, a personal computer that monitors, manages, and controls the UPS group 111 and the UPS work group 121.

Local Area Network (hereinafter LA
106 is a UPS controller 102, UP
S member 103, UPS workgroup controller 1
04 and the UPS domain controller 105 are connected to each other.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, in addition to this, U
Other connected devices may exist for the PS 101.

FIG. 2 shows a UPS according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a block diagram which shows an example of the computer which runs a system monitoring program. This computer is a UPS
It is used as the workgroup controller 104 and the UPS domain controller 105, and the UPS workgroup 121 and the UPS domain 131 are monitored, managed and controlled by this UPS system monitoring program.

In FIG. 2, the hard disk device 11
Is a recording medium holding an operating system (not shown), the UPS system monitoring program 1 according to the present embodiment, devices in the UPS system, monitoring data 21 collected from the UPS group 111 and the UPS work group 121, and the like. The recording medium is not limited to the hard disk device 11, but various portable recording media such as a compact disc may be used. In that case, the recording medium and the drive device for the recording medium may be used. Is used instead of the hard disk device 11 or in addition to the hard disk device 11. Note that the UPS system monitoring program 1 is distributed by a portable recording medium, or is downloaded from an Internet server when it can be connected to the Internet via the LAN 106.

The CPU 12 is a circuit for executing programs such as an operating system (not shown) and the UPS system monitoring program 1.

The RAM 13 is a storage element for temporarily storing a program executed by the CPU 12 and other data. The ROM 14 is a storage element that stores in advance data and programs required when the computer is activated.

Further, the peripheral device interface 15 is
It is an interface circuit such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) that is connected to the input device for GUI and the UPS 101 as necessary. The network interface 16 is an interface circuit connected to the LAN 106.

The image processing circuit 17 is a circuit for generating an image signal according to the image data and outputting it to the display 18. The display 18 is a display device that constitutes a part of the GUI and displays a window or the like according to the UPS system monitoring program 1.

Next, the UPS workgroup controller 104 and U according to the UPS system monitoring program 1 described above.
The operation of the PS domain controller 105 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a window displayed on the display 18 by the UPS system monitoring program 1. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the UPS system monitoring frame 51 in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a window display state after the mode is switched from the window display state shown in FIG.

When the CPU 12 executes the UPS system monitoring program 1, first, a window 41 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display 18. In the window 41, a UPS system monitoring frame 51 is provided as a first frame, a management frame 52 is provided as a second frame, an event notification frame 53 is provided as a third frame, and a fourth frame is provided. An attribute display frame 54 is provided as the frame of the. Note that these first to fourth frames do not overlap each other.

In the UPS system monitoring frame 51, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 3 and 4, during execution of the UPS system monitoring program 1, a list of devices constituting the UPS system, a list of groups and domains, and the devices, UPS Group 111, UPS Work Group 12
1 and the status of the UPS domain 131 are displayed. It should be noted that these states are displayed by characters and also by displaying an icon of a type corresponding to the state as shown in FIG. Moreover, those states are LAN10.
From the UPS controller 102 or the like via 6
The UPS domain controller 105 or the UPS workgroup controller 104 executing the PS system monitoring program 1 is notified.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the list of the devices, groups and domains that constitute the UPS system is as follows.
A tree structure is displayed from the upper order to the lower order as a hierarchical structure in the order of devices such as the UPS domain 131, the UPS work group 121, the UPS group 111, and the UPS 101.

In the management frame 52, the device selected by the user in the UPS system monitoring frame 51, the UPS group 111, and the UPS work group 12 are selected.
1 or the UPS domain 131, the GUI operating unit for inputting the operating state and the setting of the operating state and the operating state are forced according to the mode selected by the user among the display mode, the setting mode, and the control mode. Any of the GUI operation units for controlling is displayed.
In the state shown in FIG. 3, the UPS domain 131 which is the “root domain” is selected and the display mode is selected.

The mode of the management frame 52 is, for example, a display mode as an initial state. Also, if the user is GU
When the display button 61 in the window 41 is clicked using I, the mode of the management frame 52 is set to the display mode, and the user uses the GUI to display the window 41.
When the setting button 62 in the inside is clicked, the mode of the management frame 52 is set to the setting mode, and the user can enter the GUI.
When the control button 63 in the window 41 is clicked using, the mode of the management frame 52 is set to the control mode. That is, when the user clicks the display button 61, the setting button 62, and the control button 63 using the GUI, the mode of the management frame 52 is changed from one of the display mode, the setting mode, and the control mode to another mode. Switch to one. For example, when the display mode is switched to the setting mode, the display of the management frame 52 is switched from that shown in FIG. 3 to that shown in FIG.

In the display mode, the device selected by the user in the UPS system monitoring frame 51, the UPS group 111, and the UPS work group 12 are selected.
1 and the details of the operating state regarding one of the UPS domains 131 are displayed in the management frame 52.

In this display mode, the management frame 52
Is provided with a “management information” tab, a “chart” tab, a “graph” tab, a “power supply log” tab, and a “measurement log” tab, and the tab selected by the user using the GUI is displayed in the management frame 52. To be done. In the state shown in FIG.
The “management information” tab is displayed in the management frame 52.

On the "management information" tab, the state of the device or the like selected by the user in the UPS system monitoring frame 51 and predetermined registration information are displayed. In addition, the UPS group 111 and the UPS work group 12
When either 1 or the UPS domain 131 is selected, a list of the states of the respective devices configuring it is displayed.

In the "Chart" tab, the selected U
Measurement information such as the input power supply voltage measured by the PS101 is displayed, and in the "Graph" tab, the selected UPS
The measurement information such as the input power supply voltage measured at 101 is displayed after being visualized in a graph or the like.

In the "power log" tab, a list of logs of power events that have occurred in the past is displayed. In the "measurement log" tab, a history of measurement information such as the input power supply voltage measured in the past by the selected UPS 101 is displayed.

In the setting mode, the device selected by the user in the UPS system monitoring frame 51, the UPS group 111, the UPS work group 12
1 and a GUI operation unit (input field, radio button, check box, etc.) for inputting the setting of the operating condition of the UPS domain 131 is displayed in the management frame 52.

In this setting mode, as shown in FIG.
In the management frame 52, a "warning customization" tab, a "configuration management" tab, a "shutdown timing" tab,
A “schedule” tab, a “log setting” tab, and a “security” tab are provided, and the tab selected by the user using the GUI is displayed in the management frame 52.

On the "warning customization" tab, a GUI operation unit for setting the processing to be executed in response to the event notified from the device in the UPS system is displayed.

In the "configuration management" tab, in order to set the GUI group for setting which UPS group 111, UPS work group 121 and UPS domain 131 each device belongs to, and the registration information for each device. Is displayed. Although FIG. 5 shows the state in which the “configuration management” tab is displayed, these GUI operation units are not shown.

In the "Shutdown Timing" tab,
A GUI operation unit for setting the timing for shutting down the computer connected to the UPS 101 is displayed.

In the "Schedule" tab, UPS 101
A GUI operation unit for setting the operation schedule of is displayed.

On the "log setting" tab, a GUI operation unit for setting the log accumulation period of the power supply log and the measurement log is displayed.

In the "Security" tab, a GUI operation unit for setting a password required when shifting to the setting mode and the control mode is displayed.

In the control mode, the device selected by the user in the UPS system monitoring frame 51, the UPS group 111, the UPS work group 12
1 and a GUI operation unit (input field, radio button, check box, etc.) for forcibly controlling the operating state of the UPS domain 131 is displayed in the management frame 52.

In this control mode, the management frame 52
A "shutdown / reboot" tab and a "self-test" tab are provided in the tab, and the tab selected by the user using the GUI is displayed in the management frame 52.

In the "shutdown / reboot" tab (not shown), the user manually selects a specific UPS 10 by using the GUI.
A GUI operation unit for performing forced control such as stopping 1 or shutting down or rebooting the computer is displayed.

In the "Self test" tab (not shown), UP
A GUI operation unit for executing the test of the main body of S101 is displayed.

A "help" button 71 is always provided on the management frame 52. "Help" button 7
When 1 is clicked, help information corresponding to the tab in the mode selected at that time is displayed. The help information file is stored in, for example, the hard disk device 11, and can be used also as a normal help information file. As a result, it is not necessary to search for a category from various categories and search for it, as in general help.

Next, in the event notification frame 53, U
Of the events that have occurred in the equipment within the PS system, the UPS that is executing this UPS system monitoring program 1.
The event notified to the domain controller 105 or the UPS workgroup controller 104 is displayed.

The attribute display frame 54 displays the attribute of the device selected by the user in the UPS system monitoring frame 51. This attribute includes information such as the UPS domain 131, the UPS work group 121, and the UPS group 111 to which the device belongs, and information about the operation mode.

As described above, according to the above embodiment,
When the computer executes the UPS system monitoring program 1, the following functions and the effects thereof can be obtained.

That is, the window 41 is displayed, and during execution of the program, the UPS system monitoring frame 51 in the window 41 always displays a list of devices and the like that constitute the UPS system and the status of the devices and the like. On the other hand, the management frame 52 displays one of the GUI operation unit for inputting the operating state and the setting of the operating condition regarding the device selected by the user, and the GUI operating unit for forcibly controlling the operating state. , The management frame 52 according to the operation by the user based on the GUI.
The display of is switched from one of the GUI operating unit for inputting the operating state and the setting of the operating condition and the GUI operating unit for forcibly controlling the operating state to the other one. As a result, the frames 51 to 51 in the window 41
Since 54 are not superposed on each other, the state of the UPS system can be always grasped even during the period when the user is performing various operations.

In addition, an event occurred in the UPS system is displayed in the event notification frame 53 in the window 41. As a result, the frames 51 to 54 in the window 41 do not overlap each other, so that it is possible to always grasp the event that has occurred in the UPS system even while the user is performing various operations.

Further, in accordance with the user's operation based on the GUI in the display mode, the display of the driving state in the management frame 52 is at least "chart".
You can switch from one of the current measurement information in UPS in the tab and "Graph" tab, the log of the measurement information in the "Measurement Log" tab and the power log in the "Power Log" tab to another one. . As a result, the user can check various details of the operating state of the UPS while always grasping the state of the UPS system.

Further, the display of the GUI operation section for inputting the setting of the driving condition in the management frame 52 in response to the operation by the user based on the GUI in the setting mode,
At least a GUI operation unit for setting the UPS operation schedule in the “Schedule” tab, a GUI operation unit for setting the shutdown timing of the UPS connected device in the “Shutdown timing” tab, and the “Configuration management” tab Switch from one of the GUI controls for setting the configuration of the UPS system in the other. With this, the user can make various settings of the operating state of the UPS while always grasping the state of the UPS system.

Further, the display of the GUI operation section for forcibly controlling the operating state in the management frame 52 in accordance with the operation by the user based on the GUI in the control mode,
At least a GUI operation unit for stopping UPS in the “Shutdown / Reboot” tab and for shutting down or rebooting a computer connected to the UPS, and a GUI for allowing UPS to perform a self test in the “Self test” tab Switching from one of the operating parts to the other one. This allows the user to carry out various compulsory controls on the UPS and the like while always grasping the state of the UPS system.

Further, the UPS system monitoring frame 51
Equipment that composes the UPS system (UPS10
1, a UPS controller 102, a UPS member 103, etc.), a list of groups (UPS group 111 and UPS workgroup 121) and domains (UPS domain 131) are displayed as a hierarchical structure in the order of domain, group, and device from top to bottom. To be done. As a result, the user can easily understand the state of the UPS system and can easily manage the UPS system.

The frames 51 to 51 in the window 41
The layout of 54 is not limited to that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and may be other forms.

The UPS domain 131 and the UPS workgroup 12 in the UPS system monitored by the UPS system monitoring program according to the above embodiment.
1, UPS Group 111, UPS 101, and UP
Of course, the number of S members 103 may be other than that shown in FIG. However, the UPS domain controller 105
At least one is required for each UPS domain 131, and one UPS workgroup controller 104 is required.
At least one is required for each UPS work group 121.

[0073]

According to the present invention, a UPS system monitoring program and a UPS system monitoring program that enable the user to always know the state of equipment such as UPS even during various operations are performed.
A PS system monitoring method can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a UPS system monitored by a UPS system monitoring program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer that executes a UPS system monitoring program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a window displayed on a display by a UPS system monitoring program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the UPS system monitoring frame in the window shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a window display state after switching the mode from the window display state shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a UPS monitoring window displayed by a conventional UPS system monitoring program.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a window displaying a GUI operation unit for controlling the operating state of each UPS by a conventional UPS system monitoring program.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 UPS system monitoring program 41 windows 51 UPS system monitoring frame (first frame) 52 Management frame (second frame) 53 Event notification frame (third frame) 101 UPS (equipment) 102 UPS controller (device) 103 UPS member (device) 104 UPS Workgroup Controller (Device) 105 UPS domain controller (device) 111 UPS Group (Group) 121 UPS Work Group (Group) 131 UPS domain

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A procedure for displaying a window on a computer, and a list of devices, groups and domains constituting the UPS system, and the devices, groups and A procedure for displaying the state of the domain, and a GUI for inputting the operating state and operating condition settings relating to any of the device selected by the user, the group, and the domain in the second frame in the window. A display in the second frame is displayed according to the procedure for displaying either the operation unit or the GUI operation unit for forcibly controlling the operation state, and the operation by the user based on the graphical user interface. GUI operation unit for inputting condition setting and the above-mentioned operation UPS system monitoring program for executing a procedure for switching from one to another one of the GUI operation unit for forced control state. 2. The UPS system monitoring program according to claim 1, further comprising the step of causing the computer to display an event that has occurred in the UPS system in a third frame of the window. . 3. The display of the driving state in the second frame is displayed on the computer in accordance with an operation by a user based on a graphical user interface, at least the current measurement information in UPS, a log of the measurement information, and The UP according to claim 1, wherein one of the power logs is switched to another one.
S system monitoring program. 4. A display of a GUI operation unit for inputting the setting of the driving condition in the second frame in response to an operation by a user based on a graphical user interface on the computer, at least U
GUI operation unit for setting the operation schedule of PS,
2. The switching from one of the GUI operation section for setting the shutdown timing of the UPS connected device and the GUI operation section for setting the configuration of the UPS system to another one. UPS system monitoring program. 5. A display of a GUI operation unit for forcibly controlling the operating state in the second frame in accordance with an operation by a user based on a graphical user interface is displayed on the computer, at least UP.
One of a GUI operation unit for stopping S or shutting down or rebooting a computer connected to the UPS and a GUI operation unit for causing the UPS to perform a self test is switched to another one. The UPS system monitoring program according to claim 1. 6. A list of devices, groups, and domains that constitute the UPS system is displayed on the computer.
2. The UPS system monitoring program according to claim 1, wherein the UPS system monitoring program is displayed in the first frame as a hierarchical structure in which a domain, a group, and a device are arranged in order from a higher order to a lower order. 7. A step of displaying a window and a list of devices constituting the UPS system, groups and domains, and states of the devices, groups and domains are always displayed in the first frame in the window during program execution. And a GUI operation unit for inputting a driving state and a driving condition setting relating to any one of the device, the group, and the domain selected by the user in the second frame in the window. A step of displaying one of the GUI operation parts for forcibly controlling the operating state, and a display in the second frame in accordance with an operation by the user based on the graphical user interface, setting the operating state and the operating condition GUI operation unit for inputting the above and the above operating state And a step of switching from one of the GUI operation units for forcibly controlling the other to another one.