Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product IPS-15 Western Telematic
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IPS-15 Internet Power Switch User's Guide.
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................. 1-1 2. Unit Description ................................ 2-1 2.1. The Master (Main) Unit ........................ 2-1 2.1.1. Master Unit Front Panel ................... 2-1 2.1.2. Master Unit Back Panel .
7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters ............ 7-1 7.1. Sending Parameters to a File ..................... 7-1 7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters ...................... 7-2 Appendices A. Interface Descriptions .......................... Apx-1 A.
1. Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot.
Easy to Configure, Easy to Use The IPS can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally via the IPS console port. Easy to use commands let you assign a location name, set system parameters and view plug status. Outlets can be switched On, Off, or booted using plug numbers or names.
2. Unit Description 2.1. The Master (Main) Unit 2.1.1. Master Unit Front Panel As shown in Figure 2.1, the front panel of the IPS-15 Master Unit includes connectors, LEDs and a manual control button. À Link Port: An RJ-1 1 port, used to connect the IPS-15 Master Unit to the optional Satellite Unit(s).
Æ Plug Indicator and Manual Control Button: An On/Off Indicator and Manual Control Button for the Master Unit's switched plug. T o manually switch the plug "On" or "Of f", press and hold the control button for one second.
2.2. The Optional Satellite Unit The optional, IPS-15 Satellite Unit allows you to add switched outlets whenever you need them. Satellite Units can be switched On, Off, or rebooted in response to commands issued at the IPS-15 Master Unit.
2.2.2. Satellite Unit Back Panel The back panel of the IPS-15 Satellite Unit includes a switched AC outlet, a power inlet, and a circuit breaker as described below . À Switched AC Outlet: A 1 15 V AC outlet, that can switch up to 15 Amps. This outlet can be switched On, Off, or rebooted in response to commands issued at the IPS-15 Master Unit.
3. Quick Start This Quick Start procedure is included primarily to provide a quick demonstration of IPS capabilities. In order to take full advantage of the complete range of features provided by this unit, it is strongly recommended that you should complete the Installation and Configuration sections after completing the Quick Start procedure.
5. Console Port: The IPS's serial Console port is an RS232C, DB9 connector , wired in a DTE configuration, which allows you to attach either a local terminal or an external modem to the IPS Master Unit.
For Optional Satellite Units Only Steps 8 through 13 apply only to installations that include optional IPS Satellite Units. If your installation does not include satellite units, please skip steps 8 through 13. 8. Link Port (Optional): An RJ-1 1 jack, which is used to link IPS Satellite units to the IPS Master Unit.
3.2. Communicating with the IPS-15 Note that the IPS offers two dif ferent user interfaces: a W eb Browser Interface and a T ext Interface. The W eb Browser interface allows you to contact the IPS via a TCP/IP network using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator .
3. Test Switching Functions: When the IPS-15 is powered up, the Switched AC Outlet will be set in the ON position. T o test On/Off/Reboot functions, proceed as follows: a) Reboot Outlet: Click on the "Boot" radio button for Plug one. Next, click the "Apply" button.
4. Log Out: When you have finished exploring the IPS-15's W eb Interface, click on the "Log Out" button to terminate your connection to the IPS-15. Note: When you have finished communicating with the IPS-15 unit, it is important to always log off rather than simply closing your T elnet or communications program.
1. Access the IPS-15 Command Mode: In order to invoke commands or view status screens, you must first access the IPS-15 Command Mode. a) T elnet Access: Start your T elnet program, then T elnet to the IPS-15's default IP Address (192.168.168.168.
2. T est Switching Commands: When the IPS-15 is powered up, the Switched AC Outlet will be set in the ON position. T o test On/Off/Reboot functions, proceed as follows: a) Reboot Outlet: T o initiate a boot cycle, go to the IPS> command prompt, type /BOOT 1 and press [Enter] .
4. Installation This section provides further details regarding the connections that are made in the process of installing the IPS-15. For a brief description of the overall installation procedure, and a connections diagram, please refer to Section 3.
4.3. Console Port Connection The Console Port is a male, RS232C DB9 connector , wired in a DTE configuration similar to an A T computer . The Console Port can be connected to either an external modem or a local PC, but not both items at the same time.
4.5. Connecting Optional IPS Satellite Units If desired, up to 16 optional IPS Satellite Units can be connected to each IPS Master Unit. Satellite units are connected in a "chain", with the Master unit being the first "link" in the chain as shown in Figure 4.
c) When addresses are assigned to a series of IPS Satellite Units, all satellites that share a specific address (for example "2"), are considered to be part of the same "Zone.
5. Configuration 5.1. System Mode and User Mode In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the IPS features two operating modes; System Mode and User Mode. · System Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus, switching functions and status screens.
5.2. Communicating with the IPS In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the user must first connect to the IPS and access the command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the IPS-15 offers two separate command interfaces: the W eb Browser Interface, and the T ext Interface.
3. Password Prompt: The IPS will display a prompt, which asks for your name and password. a) User Name: If you have not previously defined a user name, then this field should be left blank. A user name is only required when one has been defined via the General Parameters menu.
c) V ia Network: The IPS-15 includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet. When the IPS is installed in a working network environment, it is recommended that you redefine the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as described in Section 5.
5.3. Configuration Menus As described in the sections that follow , configuration parameters for the IPS can be selected via the W eb Browser Interface or T ext Interface.
The General Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be defined. Please note that, except where indicated, all parameters are available via both the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface. · System Password: The IPS will display a password prompt when you attempt to access the command mode.
· User Name: (Optional) The User Name allows you to set up an additional layer of security for web access to the command mode by requiring that users correctly enter a name in addition to a password. Note that the User Name is only required when the unit is accessed via the W eb Interface.
· Command Echo: Enables/Disables command echo. When enabled, ASCII commands sent via the T ext Interface to the IPS will be echoed back, allowing keystrokes to be displayed. Note that this feature applies primarily to the text interface, and has no visible effect on the W eb Browser Interface.
5.3.2. Plug Parameters Menus The Plug Parameters Menus are used to define names and boot delay times for each of the IPS's five "Zones". Plug 1 (Zone 1) always refers to the Switched Outlet on the IPS Master Unit, and Plugs 2 through 5 (Zones 2 to 5) refer to Satellite Units.
Please note that the major difference between the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface in this case, is that the W eb Interface allows you to select parameters for all five plugs/zones from a single menu, where as the T ext Interface includes a separate menu for each plug/zone.
· Gateway Address: Defines the Gateway Address for the IPS unit. (Default = undefined.) · Send MSS: Defines the Maximum Segment Size that will be sent by the IPS-15. (Default = 536.) · IP Security: Please refer to Section 5.3.3.1 for a detailed description of the IP Security feature.
5.3.3.1. IP Security Feature The IP Security feature can be used to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing a connection with the IPS-15. In the default state, the IPS accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts. T o configure the IP Security feature, proceed as follows: 1.
Example 3: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192, deny access to 192.1.1.5. Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: Deny Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255 Mask #2 Action: Permit Security Mask #3: 192.1.1.5 Mask #3 Action: Deny Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses.
The T elnet Parameters Menus allow the following parameters to be defined. Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface. · Service: Enables/Disables T elnet communication with the IPS unit.
W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, and then click the W eb Server Parameters button. The W eb Server Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.12. T ext Interface: T ype /W and press [Enter] .
5.4. Save Configuration Parameters The IPS-15 offers two methods for saving parameters; Saving to Flash Memory , and Saving to an ASCII File. Saving parameters to flash memory ensures that your user-defined configuration will remain intact if power to the IPS Master Unit is temporarily interrupted.
6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, "Configuration", the IPS-15 offers two separate command interfaces; the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface.
6.2. Operation via the Web Browser Interface When using the W eb Browser Interface, all switching commands are invoked via the Plug Status Screen, which also displays the status of the switched outlet on the IPS Master Unit, as well as the status of outlets on any connected IPS Satellite Units.
T o invoke On/Of f/Boot commands or view plug status via the W eb Browser Interface, proceed as follows: 1. Access the IPS-15 Command Mode as described in Section 5.
6.3. Operation via the Text Interface When using the T ext Interface, all switching functions are performed by invoking simple, ASCII commands. ASCII commands are also used to display status screens and to log out of command mode. The T ext Interface also includes a Help Menu, which summarizes all available IPS-15 commands.
T o Switch Plugs, or initiate a Boot Cycle, proceed as follows: 1. Switch Plug(s) On: T o power-on a plug, type /ON n and press [Enter] . Where " n " is the number or name of the desired plug or "zone." For example: /ON 1 or /ON ROUTER 2.
6.3.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface As described below , Boot/On/Off commands can be applied to only the switched outlet on the IPS Master Unit, or to an assortment of plugs on the Master Unit and linked Satellite Units.
6.5. The Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the IPS to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the IPS to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention.
2. Status Screen Suppr essed: The status screens will not be automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed. Note however , that the /S command can still be invoked to display the status screen if needed. 3. "Sure?" Pr ompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation.
7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the IPS has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC.
7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send saved parameters to the IPS. Note: Parameters that have been saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the T ext Interface. This procedure cannot be performed via the W eb Browser Interface.
A. Interface Descriptions A.1. Console Port Interface A.2. Straight Wired RJ11 Cables Figur e A.1: Console Port Interface Figur e A.2: Straight W ir ed RJ1 1 Cables.
B. Specifications Power Input / Output ; Model IPS-1 15M (1 15 V AC) AC Input: 15 Amps Max V oltage: 1 0 5-1 2 0V A C6 0H z Connector: IEC-320 Inlet, Line Cord Supplied AC Output: One (1) - Expandable.
C. Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT , Monday through Friday . When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms.
Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and W estern T elematic are trademarks of W estern T elematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of W estern T elematic, Inc.
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