Each IMS Solution Sensor connects to the Host or Node input with an RJ-45 jack. Because the sensors utilize your existing Category-5 structured wiring system, no special wiring or schematics are needed to install them. Simply locate where you want to place a sensor, attach a standard patch cable, plug it into your patch panel and do the same in your server room to connect your sensor to the IMS-4000. It’s no different than wiring up a workstation or a printer.

Once connected, the IMS-4000 will automatically recognize the type of sensor installed and configure it for you, using a standard template that you can modify. Because the IMS-4000 supplies power and configuration data for each sensor, the IMS-4000 can detect faults with your sensors: If there’s a cable disruption or your sensor is accidentally unplugged, you’ll know it.