Scope of this Document:
This document covers the installation and operations of Dataprobe’s Serial iBootBar (sBB) series of remote power
control units. These 1U rack mounted power strips are controlled via RS-232 serial communications and via
contact closure inputs. The following models are covered in this document:
iBootBar V1.3x Page 1
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Important Safety Instructions 4
Quick Start 5
General Overview 6
Installation 7
Rack Mounting
Serial Port
Contact Closure Inputs
Power Source
Serial Operation 9
Control Input Operation 14
Advanced Operation 15
Specifications 16
Compliance Statements 18
Technical Support, Warranty 19
Table of Contents
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Important Safety Information
When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
Disconnect all power cords before servicing!
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings in the manual and marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product in an outdoor environment or near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in this product and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. Do not use a 3-to-2 prong adapter at the receptacle; use of this type adapter may result in
risk of electrical shock and/or damage to this product.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
12. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified serviceman when some service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock when
the appliance is subsequently used.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b) If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls, that are covered by the operating
instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or has been damaged.
f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
14. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
16. Do not exceed the maximum output rating of the auxiliary power receptacle.
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Outlet Status
Indicators
Mains (Inlet) Power
Indicators
Linecord for
NEMA Models
Circuit
Breaker
8 NEMA 5-15
Outlets
Serial
(DCE)
Control Inputs
Expansion for Future
Applications
8 IEC C13 Outlets
IEC C-14
Quick Start
Front Panel
Rear Panel – sBB-N15
Rear Panel – sBB-C10
Quick Start Defaults
Serial Parameters 115,200 bps, 8 Data Bits, No Stop Bits, One Parity Bit (115200, 8, N, 1)
Command Line Quick Start:
Username: admin
Password admin
To view outlet status iBootBar> get outlets
To turn on off outlet 1 iBootBar> set outlet 1 off
To reboot outlet 2 iBootBar> set outlet 2 cycle
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8 Independently controllable outlets
The Serial iBootBar (sBB) series is designed to provide power
distribution and remote power control. Each sBB allows eight outlets to
be independently switched on and off for reboot, energy management
and security. The sBB has many features to make the management of
power distribution simple and cost effective:
Serial RS-232 Control
RS-232 serial control allows for direct control of the sBB outlets, and
complete setup of all parameters.
Contact Closure Control
Each outlet is associated with a discrete input that can be connected to
a physical switch or relay. Changing the state of the input will operate
the outlet. Outlets are individually configurable for On and Off state
relative to contact closed or open.
Multiple users with assigned rights
and simultaneous control
Up to 16 users can be assigned administrator or user only rights, plus
access to specific outlets and groups. Users only see the outlets and
groups they are assigned to.
Grouping of outlets for simultaneous
management
Multiple outlets can be linked together in named groups and managed
together. Example: power cycling all devices of a certain type together.
General Overview
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Pin No
Description
2
Receive Data
3
Transmit Data
5
Signal Ground
Depressreleasetoinsertorremovewire
Installation
Rack Mounting
The iBootBar is designed for mounting in a standard 19” equipment cabinet.
There are two L-shape brackets marked as “L” and “R”, install the “L” bracket on the left side of the sBB chassis then the
“R” bracket on its right side.
Install the sBB to the standard 19-inch rack.
Serial Port
The iBootBar has a 9 pin D subminiature connector for RS-232 serial control. The connector is configured as DCE for
direct connection to a laptop or other terminal device. Default serial parameters are 115,200 bps, 8 data, no parity, 1
stop bit (115200,8,n,1).
Serial Port pinout:
Control Inputs
Serial iBootBars have 16 terminal block connections for control of individual outlets using contact closure / contact open
connections. Each connection marked 1 through 8 controls the outlet of the same number. The remaining 8
connections are ground, and are interchangeable. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, depress the wire release
mechanism for one of the terminals on the terminal block and insert the bare wire into the terminal. Remove the
screwdriver to secure the wire. Gently tug on the wire to verify that it is secure in the terminal block.
The default setting for the sBB is:
Contact Open = Power On
Contact Closed = Power Off
This setting is changeable through the serial port.
Caution: Use only dry switch or relay closures, or open
collector relay drivers to connect to the sBB inputs. If you
have any doubts about proper connections, consult
Dataprobe Technical support.
Expansion
Future Expansion. No function in the current Serial iBootBar.
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The sBB-N15 provides a linecord for connection to a 15 Amp 115VAC
service. The total maximum current load for all outlets on the sBB-N15
cannot exceed 12 Amps.
The sBB-C10 is for international applications and can be used on 100V
to 240VAC. The sBB-C10 provides an IEC 320 style universal inlet for
connecting a detachable power cord. A standard IEC to CEE7
European cord set is supplied with the unit for use on 10 Amp 240VAC
service*. The total maximum current load for all outlets cannot exceed
12 Amps at 115VAC or 10 Amps when used at 240VAC.
Power Source
* Power cords for other countries are available from your local source. If a power cord with a different terminating plug is
required, be sure it is properly rated and meets all the required local electrical standards.
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Command
Description
Access
Fact Def
get outlets
Returns the status of ALL the outlets the user has rights to.
User
get outlet <1-8>
Returns the status of the designated outlet. The user must have
rights to the selected outlet.
User
set outlet <1-8> <on/off/cycle>
Sets the selected outlet to the selected state. The user must have
rights to the selected outlet.
User
set outlet <1-8> name <name>
Sets the name of the selected outlet of the selected iBootBar. 20
characters max.
Admin
Outlet <#>
get outlet <n> control.on
Gets or sets the state that the control input causes the
corresponding outlet to turn On.
Admin
Open
set outlet <n> control.on <open/closed>
get outlet <1-8> initial.state
Get or set the initial state of the selected outlet of the currently
selected iBootBar. Initial state is the condition of the outlet when
the iBootBar is powered up. This command will be ignored if
external control is enabled with set external control enable
Admin
Last
set outlet <1-8> initial.state <on/off/last>
Serial Operation
Command Line Interface
The Command Line Interface provides complete setup of all function of the iBootBar. Some commands of the CLI require administrative rights. These are
indicated in the table below.
To access the sBB, connect to the serial port and type Enter, the user will be prompted for Username and Password. The default for both is admin
Outlet Commands
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Command
Description
Access
Fact Def
get users
Return a list of all current users
Admin
get user <username>
Returns the selected user’s details
Admin
add user <username>
Added a user to the root iBootBar’s user table. 16 users
maximum. 20 Characters max.
Note: the new user’s password will default to the same as the
username.
Users default to no rights to any outlets. Add user rights to outlets
and groups.
Admin
del user <username>
Deletes the selected user from the root iBootBar’s user table
Admin
ren user <username> <newname>
Renames the selected user in the root iBootBar’s user table. 20
character max.
Admin
set user <username> outlet <1-8/all> <yes/no>
Sets the users right to the selected outlet
Admin
No Rights
set user <username> group <name> <yes/no>
Sets the user’s rights to the selected group
Admin
No Rights
set user <username> role <admin/user>
Sets the user’s roll.
Admin
User
set user <username> password <password> <confirm>
Sets the user’s password. 20 characters max.
Admin
User’s Name
User Commands
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Command
Description
Access
Fact Default
get outlets
This command displays a list of connected devices, and their current
status.
User
set name <name>
Set the name of the selected iBootBar. 20 characters max.
User
get current
Gets the measured current of the iBootBar
Admin
get external control
Get or set external control capability. Enabling this will allow the
external inputs to control its corresponding outlet.
Admin
enable
set external control <enable/disable>
get cycle
Get or set the cycle time in seconds. Cycle time is the time that the
outlet will be off during a reboot (on – off – on) or on during a cycle (off
– on – off)
User
10
set cycle <1-99>
get delay
Get or set the delay time in seconds. When multiple outlets are turned
On by a single command, this delay controls the interval between
powering up of the outlets. This delay is used to limit power up inrush.
User
1
set delay <0-99>
get current alarm
High and Low alarms are used to monitor current conditions and send
an alert via the serial port when the high or low thresholds are
exceeded.
From 0.0 to 10.0/15.0 (depending on max current for device) in 0.1
amp increments.
Admin
Highalarm:
10.0 for 10 Amp
Models
15.0 for 15 Amp
Models
Lowalarm:
0.0 Amp
set main a highalarm <nn.n>
set main a lowalarm <nn.n>
get logon
Disabling logon bypasses the username and password requirements
and allows direct machine to machine communications. No logon
prompt will be issued.
Admin
Enabled
get logon <enable/disable>
Device Commands
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Command
Description
Access
Fact Def
set logging <yes/no>
Turns on or off event logging
get logging
Gets the current logging setting
set alarms <yes/no>
Turns on of off current alarm reporting
get alarms
Gets current alarm reporting status
get console
Displays the current console configuration, Timeout and Baud Rate
Admin
set console timeout <30-3600/disable>
Console can be set to automatically logout with no activity for 30
seconds to 1 hr in seconds, or disabled.
Admin
120
set console baudrate <2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/
57600/115200>
The baud rate of the serial port. 400,4800,9600,19200
,38400,57600,115200 bps
Admin
115200
set factory defaults
Resets all parameters to their factory settings Confirmation is required.
Note: This command can take up to 30 seconds to execute.
Admin
logout
Ends the session
User
reboot
Reboots the selected iBootBar. This will not change the status of the
outlets.
Admin
Command
Description
Access
Fact Def
get groups
Returns a list of the groups that the current user has rights to.
User
get group <groupname>
Returns the details of the selected group
User
set group <groupname> <on/off/cycle>
Controls the selected group
User
add group <groupname>
Adds a new group. 20 characters max. Up to 8 groups maximum
Admin
set group <groupname> outlet <1-8/all> <yes/no>
Adds or deletes a specific outlet on a specific device from the
selected group.
Admin
ren group <groupname> <newname>
Renames the selected group. 20 characters max.
Admin
del group <groupname>
Deletes the selected group.
Admin
Command
Description
Access
Fact Def
get upload enable
Get or set the ability for the root iBootBar to accept a firmware
Admin
Group Commands
Firmware Upload Commands
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Command
Description
Access
Fact Def
set upload enable
upload.
Admin
No
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Control Input Operation
The eight control inputs can be used to operate the outlets. Shorting any of the inputs to ground will change the state of
the outlet with the same number as the input. (Input 1 controls Outlet 1, Input 2 controls Outlet 2, etc.)
Caution: Use only dry switch or relay closures, or open collector relay drivers to connect to the sBB inputs. If you have
any doubts about proper connections, consult Dataprobe Technical support.
The default control is Input Open = Outlet On, Input Grounded = Outlet Off.
This can be changed using the set outlet <n> control.on <open/closed> command.
Example:
set outlet 3 control.on closed Causes Outlet three to be Input Closed (to Ground) = Outlet On, Input Open = Outlet Off
get outlet 3 control.on will check the current setting.
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Advanced Operation
Logging and Alarm
Logging and Alarm capabilities allow messages to be sent via the serial port when state changes occur. Logging
messages indicate a change in outlet state. Alarm messages occur when current draw measurements go in our out of
alarm. Both these message types occur only when an administrator or user is not logged into the Serial iBootBar.
Use the following commands to turn On or Off the logging and alarm capabilities.
set logging <yes/no>
set alarm <yes/no>
Logging Message Format
The messages will be formatted as follows:
<cr> = ASCII carriage return
<lf> = ASCII line feed character
<device name> = User programmed name of the sBB
<outlet #> = The number of the outlet; 1-8
<outlet name> = the user programmed name of the outlet that has changed
<source> = “CLI ”, “Expansion Port ”, or “Control Port ”
Example: ServerRoom – ServerA – Off – Expansion Port.
Alarm Message Format
<cr> = ASCII carriage return
<lf> = ASCII line feed character
<device name> = User programmed name of the sBB
<main> = “Main A” or “Main B”
<message> = “High Alarm”, “Low Alarm”, or “Alarm Clear”
<current> = actual current measurement
Example: ServerRoom – Main A – High Alarm – 8.7
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Height:
1U 1.75 in (4.5 cm)
Width:
19.0 in (48.25 cm)
Depth:
6.00 in (15.25 cm)
Weight:
7 lbs (3.25 Kg)
Temperature
Operating:
0 to 40o C
Storage:
-10 to 85o C
Relative
Humidity
0 to 95%
NonCondensing
Input Required
Model
Input
Output
Control
sBB-N15
N15
8 x N15
I, S,
sBB-N15-M
N15
8 x N15
I, S, M
sBB-C10
C14
8 x C13
I, S
sBB-C10-M
C14
8 x C13
I, S, M
Specifications
Physical:
Environmental:
Key:
Input: N15 NEMA 5-15 Linecord 115VAC 15 Amps combined total switched
C14 IEC320 C14 Receptacle 100-240VAC 10 Amps total at 240VAC Max
Outlet: N15 NEMA 5-15 Receptacle 115VAC 12 Amps Max
C13 IEC 320 C13 Receptacle 100-240VAC 10 Amps Max
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Compliance Statements
FCC Part 15 Regulation
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from the one used by the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of this device is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment
EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance
The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European
Community Directives:
• Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;
And
• Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage
limits;
and
• Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March on radio equipment and telecommunications
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe AB respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement Canadien sur
le matériel brouilleur.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications
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Warranty
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in
material and workmanship for a period of Three Years from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove
defective within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion. Repairs may be made with new
or refurbished components and replacements may be new or refurbished at the Sellers sole discretion. Repaired or
replaced units shall be warranteed for the balance of the original warranty, or 90 days, whichever is greater.
If Purchased from Dataprobe Inc.; Service under this Warranty is obtained by shipping the product (with all charges
prepaid) to the address below. Seller will pay return shipping charges within the United States. Call Dataprobe
Technical Service to receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number prior to sending any equipment back for
repair. Include all cables, power supplies, accessories and proof of purchase with shipment.
If purchased from an Authorized Dataprobe Reseller; Service under this Warranty is obtained by contacting your
Authorized Dataprobe Reseller.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT,
MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE ARE
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES
ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdictions to jurisdiction.
WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or
safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no
representation or warranty as to the suitability of fitness for any specific application.
Dataprobe Inc.
Technical Support: 201-934-5111
support@dataprobe.com
www.dataprobe.com/support.html
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