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WTI Part No.: 13619 Rev . A IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 Internet Power Switches User ’s Guide.
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i Warnings and Cautions: INST ALL ATION INSTRUCTIONS SECURE RACKING If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly , they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. 1.
ii IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide EMC, Safety , and R&T TE Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Co.
i T able of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide Appendices: A. Interface Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1 A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface . . . . . . . .
1-1 1. Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot.
1-2 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide IPS-800CE-D16 and IPS -1600CE-D16 Units This User ’ s Guide discusses both the IPS-800CE-D16 and IPS-1600CE- D16 Internet Power Switches. Throughout this User’ s Guide, both units are referred to as the "IPS".
2-1 2. Unit Description As shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2, the IPS back panel includes connectors, LEDs and manual controls described below: BUS A B A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 MAIN POWER COM 10BaseT ACT RDY ON DEF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figur e 2.
2-2 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide ➃ Bus "B" Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: AC Outlets that can be switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands.
3-1 3. Quick Start This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the IPS-800CE-D16 (8-Plugs) and the IPS-1600CE-D16 (16-Plugs) hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation.
3-2 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 3.1.2. Connect your PC to the IPS The IPS can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network.
3-3 Quick Start Figur e 3.1: Plug Status Screen - W eb Br owser Interface (Model IPS-800CE-D16 Shown) Internet Power Switch v1.41h Site ID: (undefined) Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default | -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ 1 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.
3-4 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide iii. V ia Modem: Use your communications program to dial the number for the phone line which is connected to your external modem.
4-1 4. Installation This Section provides further details regarding installation of the IPS unit. 4.1. Power Supply Connection Connect the IPS unit to an appropriate power supply . Note that the IPS’ s Main Power switch must be "On" in order for the unit to operate.
4-2 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 4. Connect the power cables to the power inlets. Check to make sure that both cables are firmly seated in the power inlet connectors.
4-3 Installation 4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to the IPS COM (RS232 Port.) Make certain that the Serial Port Mode is set to "Console" as described in Section 5.
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5-1 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 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 5.2. Communicating with the IPS In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the IPS and access command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the IPS offers two separate command interfaces: the W eb Browser Interface, and the T ext Interface.
5-3 Confi guration 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.
5-4 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide c) Via Network: The IPS includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet.
5-5 Confi guration 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.
5-6 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus The General Parameters Menus allow you to select parameters such as the System Password, User Name, Site I.
5-7 Confi guration • User Name: (Optional) The User Name allows you to set up an additional layer of security for web access to 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 Browser Interface.
5-8 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide • Inactivity Timeout: Determines how long the IPS will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity . When the Timeout Period elapses, the user will be disconnected from the IPS command mode.
5-9 Confi guration 5.3.2. The Serial Parameters Menu The Serial Parameters Menus are used to configure the IPS's serial COM Port, and allow you to select parameters such as the Baud Rate, Parity and Modem Initialization String.
5-10 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide As shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus allow you to define the following parameters: • Baud Rate: Baud Rate for the IPS COM Port.
5-11 Confi guration 5.3.3. Plug Parameters Menus The Plug Parameters Menus are used to define Plug Names, Plug Passwords, boot/sequence delay times and Power Up Default values for each of the IPS’ s Switched AC Outlets.
5-12 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide The Plug Parameters Menu allows you to define the following parameters: • Plug Name: (Up to 16 Characters, Default = undefined.
5-13 Confi guration 5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot operations as opposed to simple On/Off operations as described below: 1. Reboot Cycles: a) Single Plug: The Boot/Seq.
5-14 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide Figur e 5.9: Network Parameters Menu - W eb Br owser Interface NETWORK PARAMETERS: 1. IP Address: 192.168.168.168 2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Gateway Address: (undefined) 4. Send MSS: 536 5.
5-15 Confi guration 5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus The Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other network parameters. • W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" button.
5-16 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 5.3.4.1. IP Security Feature The IP Security feature can be used to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing a connection with the IPS. In the default state, the IPS accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts.
5-17 Confi guration Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: Deny Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Mask #2 Action: Permit Since 255 is a wild card, Mask #1 blocks all IP Addresses. Mask #2 then specifically grants access to 192.
5-18 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 5.3.5. The T elnet Parameters Menus The T elnet Parameters Menus are used to enable/disable T elnet access to the IPS command mode and select the TCP port for T elnet connections.
5-19 Confi guration Figur e 5.14: W eb Server Parameters Menu - W eb Br owser Interface WEB SERVER: 1. Service: On 2. Server Port #: 80 Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit .
5-20 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 5.4. Save Configuration Parameters The IPS offers two methods for saving parameters; Saving to Memory , and Saving to an ASCII File. Saving parameters to memory ensures that your user-defined configuration will remain intact if power to the IPS is temporarily interrupted.
6-1 6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, the IPS offers two separate command interfaces; the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface. Note that Both interfaces offer essentially the same com.
6-2 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 3. Switching Plugs On: Click the "On" radio button next to the desired plug(s), then click "Apply". T o switch all Plugs On, click the "On" radio button in the "All Plugs" row , then Click "Apply .
6-3 Operation 6.2. Operation via the T ext 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 includes a Help Menu, which summarizes all available IPS commands.
6-4 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - T ext Interface These commands can be used to switch or reboot the IPS’ s switched plugs, and can also be used to set plugs to the user-defined Power -Up Default values.
6-5 Operation 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. For example: /ON 1 or /ON ROUTER 2.
6-6 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - T ext Interface As described below , switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Outlet, or to an assortment of outlets.
6-7 Operation 6.4. 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.
6-8 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 3. "Sure?" Pr ompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation. 4. Error Messages Suppressed: If the [Enter] key is pressed without entering a command, the IPS will not respond with the "Invalid Command" message.
7-1 7. Saving and Restoring Configuration P arameters 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 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 7.2. Restoring Saved P arameters This Section describes the procedure for using your communications program to send saved parameters to the IPS. Note: Parameters saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the T ext Interface.
8-1 8. Upgrading the IPS Firmware When new , improved versions of the IPS firmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be installed via the Console Port or Network Port. Notes: • The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the T ext Interface.
8-2 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide 4. Set your communication program for ASCII Mode, then use the program’ s “Send File” function to transfer the upgrade file to the IPS. Select ASCII format, then specify the filename and directory location where the firmware upgrade file resides.
Apx-1 A . Interface Description A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface Figur e A.1: COM Port Interface.
Apx-2 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide B. Specifications Power Input / Output: • AC Input: T wo Separate Circuits; 16 Amps Max. per Circuit ▪ V oltage: 100 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz ▪ Connectors: T wo (2) IEC320-C20 Inlets • AC Outputs: ▪ Connectors: IEC320-C13 Outlets.
Apx-3 Appendices 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.
Apx-4 IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User ’ s Guide T rademark 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.
Index -1 Inde x # 100Base-T 4-3 10Base-T 4-3 A Activity Indicator 2-2 Automated Mode 5-8, 6-7 to 6-8 B Baud Rate 5-10 Boot/Sequence Delay 5-12 to 5-13 Bus A 2-1 Bus B 2-1 C Cable Keepers 4-1 Circuit B.
IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide Index -2 O ON Indicator 2-2 Operation 6-1 to 6-8 W eb Browser Interface 6-1 to 6-2 P Parity 5-10 Passwords 5-4, 6-7 Plug 5-1, 5-12 System 5-1, 5-6 User 5-1, .
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