BayTech RPC User Manual

RPC Series Manual

REMOTE POWER CONTROL

Single - PHASE

WITH or WITHOUT

Direct IP

BayTech Manual Publication

Revision May 2008

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ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Connection Description.......................................................................................................................................................5

EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION................................................................................................................................. 5

INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

CABLING................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

RJ-45 Cable....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Adapters............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Serial Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Operation Important:...........................................................................................................................................................9

Outlet Status Menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 9

QUICK START: C

Interior Architecture.......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Status Screen:.................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Help Menu:................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Password setting: ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Power Controller Configuration Menu:............................................................................................................................. 13

Manage User................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Add a User:..............................................................................................................................................................14

Change Outlet Name:............................................................................................................................................... 15

Enable/Disable Confirmation:.................................................................................................................................. 15

Enable/Disable Status Menu:................................................................................................................................... 15

Change Unit ID:....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Change Alarm Threshold:........................................................................................................................................ 15

Universal Ethernet Controller Configuration:................................................................................................................... 15

Access Menu:................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Login Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Access Control......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Manage Users........................................................................................................................................................... 17

Network Port Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 17

ETAIL OPERATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS

PENING MENU STATUS

HELP Options ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Receptacle Controls......................................................................................................................................................20

Configuration Menu...................................................................................................................................................... 21

Display Current Electrical Characteristics:................................................................................................................... 21

Logging Out.................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Current User Password:................................................................................................................................................22

Identify Current User.................................................................................................................................................... 22

Unit Identification......................................................................................................................................................... 22

RPC Configuration Menu.............................................................................................................................................22

User Management....................................................................................................................................................23

Change Outlet Name................................................................................................................................................ 25

Enable/Disable Confirmation................................................................................................................................... 26

Enable/Disable Status Menu....................................................................................................................................26

Change Unit ID........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Change Alarm Threshold......................................................................................................................................... 27

NETWORK ACCESS CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................... 28

Outlet Control...............................................................................................................................................................28

Status Menu..................................................................................................................................................................28

Overall System Status.............................................................................................................................................. 28

Network Status......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Logged Users...........................................................................................................................................................29

OMBINED

Assigned Outlets.....................................................................................................................................................................14

Add a User:.............................................................................................................................................................................23

Delete a User:..........................................................................................................................................................................23

Rename a User:.......................................................................................................................................................................24

Change Outlet Grouping:........................................................................................................................................................24

Assigned Outlets.....................................................................................................................................................................24

RPC S

ERIES

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Memory Usage......................................................................................................................................................... 30

Current Routing Cache.............................................................................................................................................30

Route Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 30

Processes.................................................................................................................................................................. 31

UnitInfo Database....................................................................................................................................................31

Configuration Menu:..................................................................................................................................................... 32

Configuration Status: ............................................................................................................................................... 33

Serial Port Configuration.........................................................................................................................................33

Handshaking ...........................................................................................................................................................................34

Baud Rate................................................................................................................................................................................35

Word Size ...............................................................................................................................................................................35

Stop Bits..................................................................................................................................................................................35

Parity.......................................................................................................................................................................................36

RTS/DTR Line Driver Inactivity State...................................................................................................................................36

Serial Port Device Name.......................................................................................................................................... 36

Attention Character.................................................................................................................................................. 37

Disconnect Timeguard............................................................................................................................................. 37

Connect Port ID Echo..............................................................................................................................................37

Login Setup Menu.................................................................................................................................................... 37

Access Control........................................................................................................................................................................38

Manage Users..........................................................................................................................................................................38

Radius Configuration..............................................................................................................................................................39

Network Port Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 40

IP Address...............................................................................................................................................................................41

Subnet Mask ...........................................................................................................................................................................42

Gateway Address....................................................................................................................................................................42

Inactivity Timeout...................................................................................................................................................................42

Carriage Return Translation....................................................................................................................................................42

Break Length...........................................................................................................................................................................42

DHCP/Telnet/SSH..................................................................................................................................................................43

SSH Host Key Generation ......................................................................................................................................................43

IP Filter Configuration............................................................................................................................................................43

SNMP Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................................45

Web Server Configuration......................................................................................................................................................47

Enable Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................................47

Enable SSL Cert Upload.........................................................................................................................................................48

Enable Configuration File Upload..........................................................................................................................................48

Restore Configuration Defaults...............................................................................................................................................49

Get Current Configuration File...............................................................................................................................................49

Display Configuration Error Log............................................................................................................................................50

Module Name........................................................................................................................................................... 50

SNMP Configuration............................................................................................................................................... 50

RPC Management....................................................................................................................................................50

Internal Alarm Threshold........................................................................................................................................................51

External Alarm Threshold.......................................................................................................................................................51

Outlet Groups..........................................................................................................................................................................53

Web Server Configuration.......................................................................................................................................54

Radius Configuration............................................................................................................................................... 54

Unit Reset ..................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Logout........................................................................................................................................................................... 55

ROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnostic LED Indications .............................................................................................................................................. 55

Functional Solutions:......................................................................................................................................................... 56

BAYT

ECH PRODUCT WARRANTY

Technical Support.............................................................................................................................................................. 58

Return Authorization Process:........................................................................................................................................... 59

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ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

This document provides information required for installing and operating your Bay Tech equipment. It should allow the user to connect to, power up, and access an applications menu where peripheral equipment can be controlled. We recommend reading this manual carefully, while placing special emphasis on correct cabling and configuration. If you have any problems with your installation, please contact a BayTech Applications Engineer at 228-563-7334, or toll free from anywhere in the United States using 1-800-523-2702 or contact us at our Web Site, www.baytech.net.

BayTech manufactures many remote site management products, data switches, data collection multiplexers, remote power controllers, and peripheral print sharers. If you would like information on any of these products, please contact BayTech Customer Service at the above numbers or visit our web site.

Conventions used in this manual include:

CAUTION: This term is used to denote any condition that could possibly result in physical

harm to personnel or damage to equipment.

IMPORTANT: This term is used to denote conditions that could result in the loss of

communications or to highlight the proper functioning of equipment.

NOTE: This term is used to denote items of interest to the user.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Bay Technical Associates, Inc.

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Bay Technical Associates, Inc reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

Bay Technical Associates, Inc does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

BayTech units are in accordance with the general requirements of Standard for Information Technology Equipment (ETL listed, conforms to ANSI/UL STD 60950-1-2003 CERTIFIED CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 60950-1-03,).

Model number description: RPC28 ADEN -30NC RPC28 = base unit RPC28 group A = High Voltage D = LCD E = Environmental Ports front panel N = Network, Ethernet port. F = Front panel LCD L = LED S = Sensor = Environmental port

-30 = Unit rated Amperage NC = Normally Closed Relays upon initial and default power on.

We welcome any comments you may have about our products, and we hope that you will continue to look to BayTech for your remote management needs.

<cr>: Carriage Return or ENTER

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Connection Description

BayTech's RPC Series unit provides a Serial EIA232 interface that controls user access and outlet controls to the power strip.

CAUTION: All power should be removed from the BayTech unit prior to removing or

installing cables and /or adapters.

EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION

The RPC has an RJ-45 port which uses an 8-pin crossed modular cable to connect to a local EIA-232 device such as a computer terminal or external modem. Most serial computers do not have RJ-45 connections; therefore an adapter is provided with this unit to convert from a DE-9 connector to an RJ45 connector (Bay Tech Part No. 9FRJ45PC-4). An adapter to convert from a DB-25 connector to an RJ-45 connector is also available from Bay Tech, upon request (Bay Tech Part No. 25FRJ45PC-4). The 8-pin crossed modular cable is configured to operate with these adapters.

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Compare the unit and serial number of the equipment you received to the packing slip located on the outside of the box. Inspect equipment carefully for damage that may have occurred in shipment. If there is damage to the equipment or if materials are missing, contact BayTech technical support at 228- 563-7334 or call toll free inside the United States at 800-523-2702. At a minimum, you should receive the following:

1. The RPC unit.

2. Manual insert describing the location of the User’s Guide on BayTech’s website at

www.baytech.net.

3. Power Cords that may be attached to the unit (if order requested detachable cords).

4. 1 ea. DE-9 (9 pin) PC com port adapter -- 9FRJ45PC (with Cisco Interface) or 9FRJ45PC-1.

5. 1 ea. RJ-45 Roll over cable -- RJ08X007.

NOTE: Keep the shipping container and packing material in the event future shipment is

PREPARING THE INSTALLATION

The installation area should be clean and free of extreme temperatures and humidity. Allow sufficient space behind the RPC unit for cabling and receptacle connections.

POWER

required.

• 120 VAC Model: Internal 120 VAC 60 Hz (10, 15, 20 or 30 Amps Maximum Load).

• 230 VAC Model: Internal 230 VAC 60 Hz (10, 15, 16, 20, 30, or 32 Amps Maximum Load).

CAUTION: This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not install near water or expose this

unit to moisture. To prevent heat buildup, do not coil the power cord when in use. Do not use

extension cords. Do not attempt to make any internal changes to the power source. Do not

attempt to modify any portion or component of an RPC Series Unit unless specifically directed

to by BayTech personnel. BayTech must perform any internal operations.

CAUTION: High-voltage surges and spikes can damage this equipment. To protect from

such power surges and spikes, this unit must have a good earth ground or good power surge

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CAUTION: Do not exceed the AC current rating for the selected model. (See

http://www.baytech.net/products/rpcseries.shtml for each RPC model).

protection.

CAUTION: In order to be absolutely removed from the power supply, the power cord must be

unplugged from the power source.

CAUTION: For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible

disconnect device (Circuit Breaker rated not to exceed the amperage rating of the unit) shall be

incorporated in the fixed wiring between the power source and the Baytech unit. For

PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily

accessible. The outlets providing power to the unit shall be protected against over current and

short circuit by suitable rated protective devices.

Applying power illuminates a green LED on the front panel of the RPC. When the power

switch is off, devices connected to the unit are not receiving power.

CIRCUIT BREAKER

Depending on if the unit has circuit breakers, in the case of power overload, the circuit breaker automatically trips. Determine the cause of the tripped circuit breaker, correct the problem then reset the circuit breaker by depressing the circuit breaker switch. If an overload condition occurs, the RPC status menu is still accessible. If all circuits are closed, the circuit breaker status menu will indicate “On.” If the circuit breaker is tripped, the circuit breaker status will indicate “Off.” If no power cord is attached to the “IN” receptacle, the circuit breaker status will indicate “Off”, indicating there is no power available to the “OUT” receptacle.

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CABLING

RJ-45 Cable

RPC RJ-45 pin Signals

Pin EIA 232

Signal

1 DTR Out +10V when activated by DCD. Toggles on logout for modem disconnect. 2 GND Signal Ground 3 RTS Out +10 V when power is applied. Not used as a handshake line. 4 TX Out Transmit (Data Out) 5 RX In Receive (Data In) 6 N/C In No Connection. 7 GND Signal Ground 8 DCD In DCD into the RPC.

Adapters Signals

Listed are the pin specifications for the BayTech cable and adapters and the terminal COM ports:

Signal

Direction

Description

Signal RS-232

Port (DS)

DTR 1 1 4 20 DSR GND 2 2 1 GND

RTS 3 3 7 5 CTS TXD 4 4 3 2 RXD RXD 5 5 2 3 TXD

DSR 6 N/C 6 6 DTR GND 7 7 5 7 GND

CTS 8 8 4 RTS DTR 4 DCD DCD 8 1 8 DTR

RI 9 22

RS-232

Port (RPC)

COM Port

DE-9 Pin

COM Port

DB-25 Pin

Signal

Adapters

9FRJ45PC (With Cisco Interface) 9FRJ45PC-1 (Without Cisco Interface)

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RJ08X007

Figures 1 and 2 provide visual representation of an RJ-45 receptacle and plug.

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Serial Setup

• Connect the 9FRJ45PC-4 adapter to the user’s computer

• Connect the RPC EIA-232 port to the adapter via the RJ08X007 rolled flat ribbon cable.

• Use terminal emulation software to access the unit, 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1stop bit and no

parity, B/C switch set to ‘B’.

NOTE: At any time during the session you need to go to another menu, use the Attention Character = semi-colon (;). Press the attention character key 5 consecutive times to get back to

the main status menu.

NOTE: Password feature is case sensitive. (Default is user/password is root/baytech)

Operation Important:

When operating remotely, do not send the command to turn “off” a receptacle that has a host terminal or modem attached. Doing so will result in the host terminal or modem being powered down creating a “locked-out” condition. You will not be able to reestablish a connection until the receptacle has been turned “on” through the serial port.

IMPORTANT: If you send the command to “reboot” a receptacle with a host terminal or modem attached, active connection to that terminal or modem is lost and will have to be reestablished.

IMPORTANT: An assigned user is allowed one active session. The admin user is allowed four sessions running concurrently.

The green LED’s correspond to the RPC receptacles. An illuminated LED signifies the corresponding outlet has power turned on, thus the attached equipment has power to it. None lit LED signifies no power to the receptacle.

Outlet Status Menu

The RPC Series are multi-user units, supporting one admin user and up to twenty-four outlet users. (Maybe more than 24 outlet users in future models) The admin user has access to all outlets, user and system configuration options, unit status, and unit reset capabilities. The outlet user’s status menu displays only those outlets assigned to the user’s outlet list, as set by the admin user.

NOTE: The RPC Series supports one admin user. The admin user may have four sessions running concurrently. Default user name is ‘root’. User names are case sensitive.

NOTE: Each session has an inactivity timeout of ten minutes, if there is no option to set the timeout. After ten minutes of no activity elapses, the session terminates.

NOTE: The RPC3ADE Series menu is used for demonstration through out this manual. There will be some differences in the menus dependent on the firmware revision and the number of outlets on your unit.

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QUICK START: Combined RPC Series

by Bay Technical Associates

For those Administrators who have requested the bare minimum for this type of equipment, follow these steps exactly. If this is a new unit shipped directly from Baytech, follow the steps. If this is a previously own unit, perform a factory reset to clear out any users and passwords still in the unit.

Outlet Control:

1. Connect the 9FRJ45PC-4 or 9FRJ45PC-1 adapter to your PC.

2. Connect the supplied rollover flat cable RJ08X007 to the adapter and to the EIA232 serial port

on the Baytech RPC device.

3. Use terminal emulation software to access the unit, (i.e. Microsoft Hyper-terminal). Set the PC

serial port configuration to the following: 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1stop bit and no parity. If your device has a B/C switch near the EIA232 port, set it to ‘B’.

4. If you get only a blinking cursor Press ‘Enter’. If still only a blinking cursor, Type 5 semi-

colons (;), there is a one second delay before the menu is displayed.

5. You should get the Outlet Status menu (Figure 1). This is the outlet controller circuits. If you

get the Network Menu (Figure 7), select option 1, Outlet Control to get to the Outlet Status menu.

6. Type config and press ‘Enter’. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 4).

7. Select number for the Manage Users option. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 5).

8. IMPORTANT NOTE: the first user added will be the ADMIN user. Type ‘A’ and press

‘Enter’. Type the name of the admin user. The name is case sensitive.

9. Select the user number. You should see the name of the user selected a menu similar to (Figure

6).

10. Select ‘Add Outlet(s)’ to add a few outlets (i.e. 1, 2, 4) and press ‘Enter’ or select ‘Add All

Outlet’. A ‘Y’ signifies the outlet has been assigned to the user.

11. Press ‘Enter’ You should see a menu similar to (Figure 5) with the user name. Repeat steps 7

thru 9 to add other users.

12. Once you have added the users press ‘Enter’ until you get back to the Outlet Status menu,

(Figure 1). Type ‘Exit’. With (Microsoft Hyper-terminal) pressing ‘Enter’ will reconnect to the unit outlet controller and ask for a use name. If this does not happen close the terminal emulator session and open it again.

13. Type the name of a user to log in. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 1). The user will

see only the outlets assigned to them.

14. At the prompt type ‘password’ and press ‘Enter’. You should see prompts similar to

15. Enter the password for the user. Repeat steps 12 thru 14 to add or change the password of the

user. At this point you have enough Outlet Control Configurations to operate this Baytech Device. Continue to the Ethernet Controller Configuration.

Ethernet Controller Configuration:

Before continuing your System Administrator needs to tell you to use DHCP or give you an IP Address, Subnet Address, and Gateway Address.

1. If this Baytech device has an Ethernet port, at the prompt of any menu type five Attention

Characters (factory default is the semi-colon, {;}). The Attention Character will not echo on the

screen. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 7).

(Figure 3).

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2. Select ‘C’ for the configuration menu. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 8).

3. Select the number for ‘Login Setup’ option. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 9).

4. Select the number for ‘Manage Users’ option. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 10).

5. NOTE: The ‘root’ user can not be deleted.

6. Select ‘A’ to add user. Type the name and password at the prompts.

7. Press ‘Enter’ until get to the ‘Login Setup Menu’ (Figure 9).

8. Select option ‘Access Control’ to enable or disable the Tenet and Serial Login Prompt.

9. Press ‘Enter’ until you get the Configuration menu (Figure 8).

10. Select ‘Network Port Configuration’ option. You should see a menu similar to (Figure 11).

11. If your System Administrator requires you to use DHCP, then select ‘DHCP Enable/Disable’

and type ‘Y’ to enable DHCP. If you wish to assign a static IP address to this unit, Disable the

DHCP and go to step 15.

12. Press ‘Enter’ until you are asked to ‘Accept Changes’. Type ‘Y’ to accept changes or ‘N’ to

decline changes.

13. After Accepting or Declining Changes you should get the Network Access Menu (Figure 7).

14. Select ‘Unit reset’ to update the external connections. Once the reset is completed (1 minute)

connect the Baytech device to your network using an Ethernet cable.

15. If you disabled the DHCP in step 11, you should see a menu similar to (Figure 11).

16. Select the ‘IP Address’ option and type the assigned IP address and press ‘Enter’.

17. Select the ‘Subnet Mask’ option and type the assigned subnet mask address and press ‘Enter’.

18. Select the ‘Gateway Address’ option and type the assigned Gateway address and press ‘Enter’.

19. Press ‘Enter’ until you are asked to ‘Accept Changes’. Type ‘Y’ to accept changes.

20. Select ‘Unit reset’ to update the external connections. Once the reset is completed (1 minute)

connect the Baytech device to your network using an Ethernet cable.

At this point you have enough basic configurations needed to operate this Baytech unit.

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Interior Architecture

Horizontal Units

Vertical Units

Power Controller: The power controller

connects to the relay board to control the outlets. EIA-232 Port maybe on either controller.

Power Controller: The power controller connects to the relay board to control the outlets. EIA-232 located on Controller.

Status Screen:

Once the serial connection is made using the terminal software, the screen

will display the inherent state of the outlets, the Average Power, RMS voltage, Current and Maximum Detected Current both in Amps, circuit breaker, Internal temperature of the unit, and external temperature sensors if connected. The number of outlets displayed depends on the RPC model.

Figure 1

Unit ID: RPC3ADE-20

------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Outlet | True RMS | Peak RMS | True RMS | Average | Volt- | | Group | Current | Current | Voltage | Power | Amps |

------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Outlet 1-8 | 0.2 Amps | 0.2 Amps | 120.7 Volts | 23 Watts | 23 VA |

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Internal Temperature: 73.4 F Ext: 68.2 F

Switch 1: Open 2: Open

1)...Outlet 1 : On

2)...Outlet 2 : On

3)...Outlet 3 : On

4)...Outlet 4 : On

5)...Outlet 5 : On

6)...Outlet 6 : On

7)...Outlet 7 : On

8)...Outlet 8 : On

Type Help for a list of commands

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Help Menu:

Type Help followed by a <CR> to view the line commands for the RPC’s.

Figure 2

RPC>help

On n <cr> --Turn on an Outlet, n=0,1...20,all Off n <cr> --Turn off an Outlet, n=0,1...20,all Reboot n <cr> --Reboot an Outlet, n=0,1...20,all Status <cr> --RPC-28 Status Config <cr> --Enter configuration mode Lock n <cr> --Locks Outlet(s) state, n=0,1...20,all Unlock n <cr> --Unlock Outlet(s) state, n=0,1...20,all Current <cr> --Display True RMS Current Voltage <cr> --Display True RMS Voltage Power <cr> --Display Average Power Clear <cr> --Reset the maximum detected current Temp <cr> --Read current temperature Logout <cr> --Logoff Logoff <cr> --Logoff Exit <cr> --Logoff Password <cr> --Changes the current user password Whoami <cr> --Displays the current user name Unitid <cr> --Displays the unit ID

Type Help for a list of commands

Enter Request:

Password setting: Once you have logged out and log back in as a user or as the administrator, you can then set the password to gain access. Type “Password”<cr>

Figure 3

RPC>password Enter new Password: ***** Re-Enter new Password: ***** Type Help for a list of commands RPC>

Power Controller Configuration Menu:

To select the configuration menu, type ‘config’ at the prompt.

NOTE: If the unit display with the following message, “Configuration mode in use” A user

in the other port is in the “Configuration” menu.

Figure 4

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RPC>config

Unit ID: RPC3ADE-20

1)...Manage Users Add/Delete/Rename, assign outlets

2)...Change Outlet Name Select an outlet to change its name

3)...Enable/Disable Confirmation Confirmation (Y/N)

4)...Enable/Disable Status Menu Opening status of outlets

5)...Change Unit ID As written

6)...Change Alarm Threshold As written X)...Exit

Manage User

The User Menu allows the admin user to add and delete users, change passwords, and change the outlet list that displays a user’s access to prescribed outlets. Select “Manage Users,” from the configuration menu and the following menu appears if the unit has been reset or initial setup:

Figure 5

NOTE: User in position (1) will be the ‘admin user’ for the outlets. Older units will not display

the ‘delete’ option until a user is added.

Add a User:

Select A), “Add user,” from the User Management Menu. Enter the name of the user to be added, followed by <cr>. NOTE: User name is case sensitive.

Assigned Outlets

Select a user number from the User Management Menu, the RPC unit will display the Assign Outlet Menu:

------------------------------------------| User | Assigned Outlets | | | 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8|

-------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------ A)...Add User D)...Delete User R)...Rename User G)...Change Outlet Group Enter user number to assign Outlets, A, D, G or R. Enter Request:

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Figure 6

------------------------------------------| User | Assigned Outlets | | | 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8|

-------------------------------------------

1) engineer | N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N|

-------------------------------------------

1)...Add Outlet(s) Add individual Outlets (X, X, X, X)

2)...Remove Outlet(s) Remove individual Outlets

3)...Add All Outlets Add all outlets to above user

4)...Remove All Outlets Remove all Outlets from the above user

Enter Request:

NOTE: If an outlet user’s list is changed while the user is logged in, their outlet list changes

dynamically. If enabled, an updated outlet status report will be issued. ‘Y’ means the outlet is

assigned to the user. ‘N’ means the outlet is NOT assigned to the user.

Change Outlet Name: Allows the administrator to change the name of the outlets.

Enable/Disable Confirmation: Enables/Disables the confirmation of choices. Example, “Turn off all

outlets [Y/N]?”

Enable/Disable Status Menu: Enables/Disables the status screen. Example, the screen with the Amperage and Voltage readings is shown when you first log on to the unit.

Change Unit ID: Allows the user to change the name of the unit. The defaulted is something similar to RPC3ADE-20. Allows the user to personalize or customize name or location, up to 31 alphanumeric characters.

Change Alarm Threshold: The Alarm Threshold is the value set that sounds the amperage alarm when it reaches or exceeds the amperage value indicated.

Universal Ethernet Controller Configuration:

Newer models of RPC units (with the environmental ports) show a different access menu that the RPCNC models

Access Menu:

The Access Menu screen, allows for Outlet Operations, Network Configuration, or

Disconnection. To access the Network Configuration Screen, type five Attention Characters.

NOTE: For initial network access, the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway must be

configured from the serial port. Default setting is 0.0.0.0.

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Figure 7

Module: 1 Attention Character: ;

Outlet Control..................1

Status..........................S Unit Status

Configure.......................C Unit Configuration menu

Unit Reset......................RU Terminates external connections, does not

affect the outlets.

Logout..........................T

Enter Request :s

Figure 8

Copyright(C) Bay Technical Associates 2003 URPC Ethernet Host Module Revision F 1.07.05 Module 1 Hardware 1.01 Serial number 3800024 colilo version 1.05.01

Status..........................1 Status of all network options

Serial Port Configuration.......2 Setup the Serial port EIA232

Serial Port Device Name.........3 Change the EIA232 port name

Attention Character.............4 Type 5 times to access Network Main menu.

Disconnect Timeguard............5 Data received within the delay period,

is data, not attention character; thereby preventing unwanted port disconnection

Connect Port ID Echo............6 Echo port name or module# & port#

access control, manage users

Network Port Configuration......8 Network Port IP Address

Module Name.....................9 Change name of module

SNMP Configuration.............10 Trap address, Read/Write community names,

Enable/Disable SNMP

RPC Management.................11 Set up Voltage/Current/Sensor threshold

Web Server Configuration.......12 Enable/Disable Web, login, secure.

Radius Configuration...........13 Enable login, IP Address, Backup server,

Exit.........................X,CR

Enter Request :

Figure 9

Access Control..................1

Manage Users....................2

Radius Configuration............3

Exit............................X,CR

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Access Control

Enable or disable usernames and passwords for both network and serial port access.

Telnet Login Prompt Enable/Disable..1 Serial Login Prompt Enable/Disable..2

If either login has been enabled you will get a prompt similar to the following:

Coldfire login: root Password:

Universal RPC login: root Password:

The default user and password is “root/baytech”, all lower case.

Manage Users

Add/delete users and change their passwords. Usernames and passwords are case sensitive and alphanumeric. The root user can not be removed.

Figure 10

User Management Menu To change user password or port access, enter number of user. To add/delete user, select appropriate menu choice. SNMP V3 requires passwords that are between 8 and 31 characters long Enter request, CR to exit menus. A)...Add user

1)...root

Network Port Configuration

For network access, you must configure the IP addresses, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, or enable the DHCP. The Changes must be saved and the module reset for network changes to take effect.

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