Testing SNMP Alarms in EcoStruxure Building Operation

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Issue

There is no complete end-to-end guide on how to test SNMP alarms in EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO). Existing documentation only covers creating SNMP alarms, not validating their functionality.

Product Line

EcoStruxure Building Operation

Environment

SNMP Notifications

Cause

Documentation provides steps for creating SNMP alarms but lacks instructions for testing and verifying alarm notifications. For general information regarding SNMP traps, refer to the following Web Help links:

• SNMP Notification Distribution Method
• Create Notification Wizard - Configure SNMP Page

Resolution

Follow these steps to test SNMP alarms in EBO:

1. Install MIB Browser

   • Download and install MIB Browser from iReasoning.

2. Load Building Operation MIB File

   • Download the Building Operation MIB file.
   • In MIB Browser, go to File → Load MIBs, and select the Building Operation MIB file.

     

3. Create and Trigger an Alarm in EBO

   • Configure a simple alarm on a digital point in EBO.

     

   • Ensure the alarm can be triggered manually for testing.

4. Configure SNMP Notification in EBO

   • Create an SNMP notification with the following settings:
     • Address: SNMP manager IP (use localhost if manager is local).
     • User Name: SNMP manager user credentials.
   • In Filter Settings, select Normal and Alarm states.
   • Add condition: Source server = *.

     

   • Important: Open the SNMP notification object (double-click or press Enter) to access filter settings. Viewing properties alone will not display filters.

5. Enable Trap Receiver in MIB Browser

   • Navigate to Tools → Trap Receiver in MIB Browser.

6. Trigger the Alarm

   • Activate the alarm in EBO.
   • Verify that the SNMP trap appears in the MIB Browser’s Trap Receiver window.