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1.2 What’s New in Version 1.2
Table 1 summarizes the new features available in Nform Version 1.2.
Table 1 New features in Nform Version 1.2
Feature Improvement
Client Server
Architecture
Connects multiple Nform Clients to a single Nform Server. Operators can now manage the
Nform system from multiple workstations with concurrent client licenses.
Client
Enhancements
The Nform Client on the server can now load automatically when the server receives a new
alarm.
Expanded
Device
Support
The following devices are now supported:
• Candeo IP
• Candeo SP 24
• Candeo SP 48
• Candeo Access
• Alber Battery Monitoring BDS256
• Alber Battery Monitoring BDS40
• Liebert NX
• Liebert-Hiross HiNet
• Emerson Actura DC
• OpenComms TMNET
• OpenComms TMPDUNET
• Emerson Network Power iTrust UH11
• Liebert RPMP
Standard
Report
Action
Enhancements
The standard report actions—File Write, Email and Run External Program—have two new
features that allow you to:
• Customize alarm output by specifying the content of the alarm message.
• Test the configured actions to verify they will operate correctly.
Support of
MultiLink 1.5
Clients
The system can now send shutdown commands to customer workstations or servers that
have the MultiLink 1.5 Client software installed.
• Nform can send shutdown commands to MultiLink clients after receiving an alarm.
• To activate this feature, you may use your existing MultiLink Network Shutdown License.
Customized View
for Each User
The Administrator and Power User logons can now be set up with different customized
navigation views.
Advanced
Notification
The system now supports two new notification actions, SNMP Get and SNMP Set requests.
• SNMP Get Request - Obtain a status report of any or all devices at the time of the alarm.
• SNMP Set Request - Automatically turn outputs, air conditioning and reboot outlets off or
on when an alarm is received.
Update Data
Definitions
All standard devices are now supported for data definitions, allowing users to get a detailed
description of each alarm and data point for a specific device.