12-Port IP Power Manager
►IPM-1200x Series
User’s Manual of IPM-1200x Series
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designe d 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use
it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static
electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the
User’s Manual of IPM-1200x Series
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equipment.
nufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 12-Port IP Power Manager
Model: IP POWER MANAGER
Rev: 1.0 (Jan. 2013)
Part No. EM-IPM1200
x_Series_v1.0
User’s Manual of IPM-1200x Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................1
1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................2
1.3 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................4
1.4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................5
1.5 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................... 10
CHAPTER 3QUICK SETUP............................................................... 17
CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURE WITH CONSOLE ................................ 21
4.1 RUN HYPER TERMINAL.................................................................................................................21
4.2
IP POWER MANAGER CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................23
4.2.1 System Group...............................................................................................................24
4.2.2 Control Group..............................................................................................................25
4.3 OUTLETS CONTROL ...............................................................................................................26
4.4 ACCESS CONTROL..................................................................................................................27
4.5 TRAP RECEIVER TABLE ..........................................................................................................28
4.6 RESET CONFIGURATION TO DEFAULT ....................................................................................29
4.7 RESTART IP POWER MANAGER ..............................................................................................29
4.8 EXIT.......................................................................................................................................30
CHAPTER 5 WEB CONFIGURATION............................................. 31
5.1 POWER MANAGEMENT ..........................................................................................................32
5.1.1 Status ............................................................................................................................32
5.1.2 Control..........................................................................................................................32
5.1.3 Schedule.......................................................................................................................34
5.2 POWER ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................................................35
5.2.1 Status ............................................................................................................................35
5.2.2 Configuration ...............................................................................................................35
5.2.3 Alarm............................................................................................................................37
5.3 POWER SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................37
5.3.1 Configuration ...............................................................................................................37
5.3.3 Date & Time.................................................................................................................40
5.3.4 Trap Receivers..............................................................................................................41
5.3.5 WakeOnLAN................................................................................................................42
5.3.6 Email Notification........................................................................................................43
5.3.7 Upgrade........................................................................................................................45
5.3.8 External Links ..............................................................................................................45
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5.4 NETWORK..............................................................................................................................46
5.4.1 Configuration ...............................................................................................................46
5.4.2 Control..........................................................................................................................47
5.4.3 Access Control.............................................................................................................48
5.5 LOGS......................................................................................................................................48
5.5.1 History..........................................................................................................................49
5.5.2 Event ............................................................................................................................50
5.5.3 Clear and Save Log Data..............................................................................................51
CHAPTER 6UTILITY..................................................................... 52
APPENDIX AERROR CODE........................................................... 54
APPENDIX BGLOSSARY................................................................ 55
User’s Manual of IPM-1200x Series
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PLANET IP Power Manager. This manual guides you on how to
install and properly use the IP Power Manager in order to take full advantage of its features.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
1 x IP Power Manager
1 x Power Cord
1 x User’s Manual CD
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1 x Console Cable
2 x Rack Mount Ear
1 x USB Cable
4 x Feet
2 x U-type handle
11 x Flathead Screw
5 x Roundhead Screw
NOTE:
1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in Internet Camera packet
will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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1.2 Product Description
Remotely reboot anything from anywhere
PLANET is glad to introduce 12-Port IP Power Management device. The IPM-1200
provide
With the innovative IP-based technology, PLANET has made the traditional power
management equipment into true networking devices.
s the useful function of managing power for any combination to connect with itself.
x Series
Intelligent Power Management
Coming with 12 power outlets, each of them can be controlled or monitored individual. You
can control those power outlets via the console or web interfaces. You can also use the front
panel to operate the power outlets. Provides 7-Segment LED and port status indicators,
users can now easily the status of the IPM-1200
interface.
x Series immediately, without login configure
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Easy Maintenance
and Configuration
In addition to manual remote control, the IPM-1200x Series provides event-triggered
or
schedule-based control to turn connected equipment on or off or to reboot
systems. The IPM-1200x Series is easily configured
The IPM-1200
x Series keeps a detailed log off all connected devices so that in case of
with its Plug-and-Play ability.
severe errors from some devices, the status or failures can easily be solved.
ade controls up to 6 IPM from single console
Casc
The IPM-1200x Series can be daisy-chained to manage even more devices, so your
serv
er room management can expand in step with your company's growth. For
ease of management, this allows IT administrators to completely control and IT
device from a single user interface.
EMD (Environmental Monitoring Device)
The IPM-12
vironmental Monitoring Device) for sensing temperature and humidity along
(En
00x Series has equipped with a console port for connecting an EMD
with two alarms that can be activ ated when the sensors show unusual values. The
IPM-1200x Series is provided two digital outputs for connecting status indicators or
digital switches. W
been monitoring,
hen users creating a new server room or the environment had
the IPM-1200x Series is the best choice for fit the requirement.
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1.3 Features
¾ Hardware
19" rack mount 1U size design
Cascode controls up to 72 outlets from Daisy-chaining port
12 LEDs shows power status for each power outlet
7 segment LED shows current, voltage or frequency, error code and the number
of Daisy-chaining
Twelve power outlets that can be turned on or off in multiple ways, with easy
monitoring of current consumption
Activate extended devices via digital outputs
Versatile sensors supported through EMD (Environmental Monitorin g Device)
inputs
¾
Power Distribution
Maximum Amps/Inlet: IEC 20A / 1 inlet (IPM-12001)
Maximum Amps/Inlet: IEC 16A / 1 inlet (IPM-12002)
Maximum Amps/Outlet: IEC 10A / 12 outlets
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Supports multiple power control methods – W
Kill the Power
¾
Remote Access
Remote power control via TCP/IP and a built in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
Comprehensive power management and flexible configuration through web
browser, NMS, Telnet, SNMP, or HyperTerminal (console)
Multi browser support (IE, Google, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Netscape)
¾
Management
To calculate the power consumption on hourly basis, and have an accumulation of
daily
Provide detail data-logging for statistical analysis and diagnostic then auto email
daily history report
Event notification by pop-up/Sending Trap or E-Mail for events notification
Set over-current watchdog for each outlet
Power-on sequencing -Intelligently turn on/off devices based on event occurrence
ake on LAN, System After AC Back,
or planned schedule
Supports Management Information Base (MIB) files for SNMP
Upgrade utility for easy firmware upgrade
¾
Security
Support Secure Socket Layer V3 and Secure Shell V1 protocols
Administrator and multiple users with password protection for double-layer
security
IP Filter -Address-specific IP security masks to prevent unauthorized access
1.4 Product Specification
Product
Hardware Specification
Output Power Port
Input Power Port
IPM-12001
12
1
IPM-12002
Network Connector
Console Port
Digital Output
Daisy chaining Port
1 x RJ-45 port for 10/100Base-TX
1 x RS-232 RJ-45 serial port
2
2 x USB 2.0
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Daisy chaining mode
Button
LED
Power Distribution
AC Input
AC Output
Load
Inlet Connector
Outlet Connector
Management
User Account
Auto / Manual
Reset
Output Power : ON / OFF
Input status indicator : Volts/Amps/Hz/Error code and daisy
chained IPM
100~125V, 20A, 50~60Hz
100~125V, 50~60Hz
200~240V, 16A, 50~60Hz
200~240V, 50~60Hz
Max. 10Amp each outlet or Max. 10Amp total for Outlet A~C.
Same as D~F, G~I, J~L
1 x IEC320 C20
12 x IEC320 C13
10
Management Utility
Security
Standards Conformance
Computer Interface
Regulation Compliance
System Unit
Operating Temperature
Operating humidity
Dimension (W x D x H)
Weight
Installation
Web Browser, SNMP software, Windows base utility, Telnet,
Hyper Terminal (via console)
IP filter / Secure 128-bit SSL encryption
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
CE, FCC
0 ~ 40 Degree C
10% ~ 80%
436 x 300 x 44 mm
4.2kg
1U
Product
Hardware Specification
Digital Input
IPM-EMD
2
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LED Display
Console Port
Monitoring Temperate
Monitoring Humidity
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight
Power / Status
1 x RS-232 RJ-45 serial port
0 ~ 80 Degree C
10 ~ 90%
57.4 x 37.6 x 29.2mm
35g
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1.5 Physical Description
Front View
Component Description
Input power status
indicator
Output power
status
indicator (A ~ L)
Status indicator
Daisy-chaining
Mode DIP Switch
(C-link DIP)
Display power status for the input power G1.
Display power status for each power outlet A through L.
Gray: power off
Green: power on
Red: power fault
Display input current, voltage, frequency, error code and the
number of Daisy-chaining. Please refer to “Error codes” under
the appendix for a list of all error codes.
Set the mode of Daisy-chaining for IP POWER MANAGER.
Auto mode: For the master IP Power Manager, set all the DIP
switches of the C- link to ON by moving all the switches
downward; for all the other IP Power Manager in the Daisy
Chain, set all the DIP switches of the C- link to OFF by moving
all the switches upward. After setting the DIP switches for all the
IP Power Manager in the Daisy Chain, the Daisy Chain ID can
Reset button
be assigned for each IP Power Manager automatically.
Manual mode: The Daisy Chain ID for all IP Power Manager is
assigned by user manually. Please refer to DIP Switch Setting
Table on page 15.
Enable you to reset the IP Power Manager in case the system
locks up.
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Operation mode
DIP switch
Set the mode of operation for the IP Power Manager.
Default mode (S1 off, S2 off): Set the DIP switches S1 and S2
to OFF by moving the switches upward for normal operations.
Serial (CONSOLE)
Port
Enable you to configure the IP Power Manager using the serial
port. User can also connect an optional EMD to this port.
Connect up to digital outputs that are normally open or normally
Digital output
closed.
Rear View
Component Description
Connect to a power outlet
Input power
Power Outlet (A ~ L)
Daisy-chaining
(C-link ) port
Ethernet (LAN) port
1-inlet model:
G1 supplies power to outlet A to L
Connect a device to each power outlet to supply power to it.
Note: Three outlets group into one unit and the maximum
load is 10 Amps for one unit or one outlet.
Enable user to cascade next IP Power Manager through an
USB cable.
Enable user to configure the IP Power Manager through a
LAN or WAN
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information
about the
IP Power Manager
.
Step 1 Attaching the Feet
The IP Power Manager comes with four feet or spacers that are attached to the bottom. Use
the four screws provided with the feet to attach the feet to the bottom of the IP Power
Manager as shown:
NOTE:
Users do not need to attach the feet if users are going to install the IP Power
Manager in a rack.
Step 2 Attaching the Ears
The IP Power Manager is designed to be placed in a rack arrangement and comes with two
ears (mounting brackets) that help users to move the device easily. Attach each ear with the
three screws provided in the package.
Step 3 Rack Mounting
The IP Power Manager can be installed in most standard 19” (1U) racks. After attaching the
ears to each side of the device, position the device in the rack and align the holes in the ears
(mounting brackets) with the hole in the rack. Use the screws supplied with your racks to
tighten the ears (mounting brackets) to the rack.
Step 4 Making Connections
The IP Power Manager can be attached to twelve output device s whose p ower st atus can be
controlled remotely. It also supports an EMD (Environmental Monitoring Device) connecting
with sensors for detecting environmental conditions as well as digital outputs for enabling
devices with normally open or normally close conditions. Moreover, the IP Power Manager
supports a serial port (console) and Ethernet (LAN/WAN) connection that lets users control
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the IP Power Manager’s outputs remotely.
The following procedure describes the basic steps needed to set up the IP Power Manager:
a. To set up the hardware, connect power to the power inlet and output devices to
the power outlets. Connect devices with normally open or normally close
conditions to the digital output ports, and an EMD to the console port.
b. To configure the IP Power Manager, users can use the console or LAN port. Connect the
IP Power Manager to a console and a LAN to enable its configuration through the
console or browser menu.
c. After connecting to a console, use a console application such as Telnet or HyperTerminal
to access the console menu. Select the System Group submenu under the IP Power
Manager Configuration to set up the IP address and the system date/time. This IP
address will be used while accessing the web interface to configure the IP Power
Manager parameters.
d. After connecting to LAN, open a browser from a PC in the network a nd use the IP Power
Manager’s IP address specified through the console menu to open the web interface for
system configuration.
Step 5 Connecting Input Power
The IP Power Manager has an IEC C20 power inlet for supplying and managing power for
the output devices. Connect the power cord to the power inlet and plug the other end into a
power outlet as shown:
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Step 6 Connecting Output Device
The IP Power Manager has eight power outlets for connecting devices such as workstations,
servers, and printers. Their power on/off status can be controlled manually as well as
remotely through the LAN and Console ports. Connect the power connectors of the devices
to each of the power outlets A through H with the power cords supplied with the devices as
shown:
Step 7 Connecting Digital Outputs
The IP Power Manager provides two digital outputs (NO by default) to which you can connect
indicators or other output devices that are normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). The
digital output connectors are work as a switch to let you switch the connected device On or
Off. The connectors will not provide power to the connected device. So the connected device
should connect with its power adapter. You can control the digital outputs remotely through
the console or over the LAN.
Step 8 Connecting EMD
An environmental monitoring device that is sensors connected to for detecting temperature,
humidity, water level, and so on can be connected to the IP Power Manager with the consol e
port. The EMD can also be connected to alarms or indicators and controlled through the IP
Power Manager. Conn ect the EMD to the console port as shown:
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After connecting to EMD, open a browser from a PC in the network. The temperature and
humidity status is automatically displayed on the IP Power Manager Status page.
Step 9 Connecting The Console
You can control the output devices and manage their power status through the console port
with serial connection. Use the bundled serial cable to connect the COM port of your PC and
the CONSOLE port of the IP Power Manager as shown. Then you can run Hyper Terminal to
control and manage your IP Power Manager.
Step 10 Connecting LAN or WAN
The IP Power Manager has an RJ-45 LAN connector that enables you to monitor and
manage the power outlets and digital output s over the network. The IP Power Manager ha s a
graphic user interface that allows you to control the device through a web browser. Connect
the IP Power Manager to a free port on your switch using an Ethernet cable. You can then
control the IP Power Manager from your PC or laptop. When the network has installed a
router, you can also u se yo ur mobile phone or PDA that is web browser supported and
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connected to Internet to control IP Power Manager.
Step 11 Daisy Chaining
To manage more devices, up to 5 additional IP Power Manager R can be daisy chained to
the first unit. Follow instructions below to set up a daisy chained installation.
1. For each IP Power Manager that you add to the chain, use USB cabl es to con nect it to the
parent IP Power Manager’s C-Link Port. The upper C-Link port(
Manager is connected to lower C-Link port(
C-Link port(
parent’s upper C-Link port(
) of the lowest level IP Power Manager is connected to the highest level
) to form a cyclic(ring) structure as illustrated in the following
) of its parent IP Power Manager and the lower
figure.
) of child IP Power
2. The daisy chained installation can operate in Auto mode or Manual mode. Use
Daisy-chaining Mode DIP Switch (C-link DIP) to set the operation mode.
Auto mode: For the master IP Power Manager, set all the DIP switches of the C- link to ON
by moving all the switches downward; for all the other IP Power Manager in the Daisy Chain,
set all the DIP switches of the C- link to OFF by moving all the switches upward. After setting
the DIP switches for all the IP Power Ma nagers in the Daisy Chain, the Dai sy Chain ID can be
assigned for each IP Power Manager automatically.
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DIP Switch Setting Table for Daisy Chain ID in Auto mode
DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 Daisy Chain ID
OFF OFF OFF OFF Slave01 to Slave05, automatically assigned by
IP POWER MANAGER
ON ON ON ON Master
Down: ON ; Up: OFF
Manual mode: Use DIP switches on the front panel to set the (Daisy Chain) ID numbe r for
each IP Power Manager that you add to the chain. You may set Daisy Chain ID for the first
unit (Master) to 0 (DIP Switches: On, On, On, On) and the ID for the second unit (Slave 01) to
1(DIP Switches: On, On, On, OFF), etc. The DIP Switch Setting Table for Daisy Chain ID is
described in the following table.
DIP Switch Setting Table for Daisy Chain ID in Manual mode
DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 Daisy Chain ID
OFF OFF OFF OFF 15
OFF OFF OFF ON 14
OFF OFF ON OFF 13
OFF OFF ON ON 12
OFF ON OFF OFF 11
OFF ON OFF ON 10
OFF ON ON OFF 9
OFF ON ON ON 8
ON OFF OFF OFF 7
ON OFF OFF ON 6
ON OFF ON OFF 5
ON OFF ON ON 4
ON ON OFF OFF 3
ON ON OFF ON 2
ON ON ON OFF 1
ON ON ON ON 0
Down: ON ; Up: OFF
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3. After all the IP Power Managers have been set up, power on all the IP
Power Manager.
NOTE:
The total length of all USB cables in the chain must not exceed 8 meters. The
specification of USB cable is illustrated in following figure.
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Chapter 3 Quick Setup
The following procedure describes the basic steps needed to set up the IP Power Manager:
1. Please insert User’s Manual and Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun
program. Once completed a menu screen will appear.
2. Click on “Initial Utility” hyper link to initiate the installation. If the autorun program is not
process in your PC, you can click the “Start” button and choose “Run”. (Suppose “E” is your
CD-ROM drive). When the dialog box appears, enter “E:\Utility\Setup.exe” and press enter
key. You will see the dialog box as below.
3. Please press “Discover” button to find out your IP Power Manager.
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4. Please select your IP Power Manager in the Device List and click “Modify” button to enter
the user account and password. In default, user account and password is “admin”. Please
press “OK”.
5. In default, IP Power Manager is DHCP Client enable. If you don’t have DHCP Server in your
network, please click “Set IP” button. Then enter a new IP address that in the same
segment of your configuration PC. Please press “OK”.
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6. Please press “Browse” button, then you will see a dialog box asking you to enter the User
Name and Password. In default, please enter “admin / admin” as your User Name and
Password for first time configure IP Power Manager. Please press “OK”.
7. Then the IP Power Manager configuration web page will appear as below. You can check
and start the management of the IP Power Manager.
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Chapter 4 Configure With Console
The IP Power Manager has provided a serial port that enables you to configure and control the
system through your PC’s RS-232 serial (COM) port. Use the serial cable provided to connect
the console port to your PC’s COM port as described in “Connecting the console”. This section
describes how to use a console application to control the IP Power Manager and configure its
settings such as its IP address, outlet control parameters, access control table, and trap
receivers table.
4.1 Run Hyper Terminal
Follow these steps to start HyperTerminal and communicate with the IP Power Manager:
1. To start HyperTerminal, click Start ==> Programs ==> Accessories ==> Communications
==> HyperTerminal from the Windows Start button.
2. A New Connection opens. Type a name for the connection in the Name field and select
an icon for the connection. Click OK when done.
3. From the Connect To drop-down box, select the COM port that IP Power Manager
connected. Click OK when done.
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4. The Properties window opens. Click” Restore Defaults” to use the default settings. Make
sure that the Bits per second field is set to 9600. Click OK when done.
5. Press any key. The IP Power Manager Configuration Utility Main menu opens and you are
prompted for a password. Type the default password (admin) and press Enter to continue.
The main menu options are displayed.
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6.
After enter correct password, you will see the main menu of console interface.
4.2 IP Power Manager Configuration
In this option. You can setup the general settings of this IP Power Manager.
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4.2.1 System Group
In this option. You can change the IP Power Manager IP settings, system date and time.
Option Description
IP Address
Gateway Address
Network Mask
System Date
System Time
The IP address of IP Power Manager is dotted format. Default value is
"192.168.0.10", and size is 15 characters.
The IP address of the gateway is dotted format. Default value is "0.0.0.0",
and size is 15 characters.
The subnet mask of IP Power Manager is dotted format. Default value is
"255.255.255.0", and size is 15 characters.
Set date of IP Power Manager, format is dd/mm/yyyy.
Set time of IP Power Manager, format is hh:mm:ss.
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4.2.2 Control Group
Option Description
Administrator
User Name
Administrator
Password
BOOTP/DHCP
Control
TFTP Upgrade
Control
Ping Echo Control
Input Phase
In default, the user name is “admin”. You can change the user name to a
simply memorize name.
In default, the password is “admin”. Please change the password to IP
Power Manager in the first time configuration. That can prevent
unauthorized user access to IP Power Manager.
This is the parameter enabling or disabling the Boot Protocol (BOOTP) /
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) process. These protocols
are used to obtain a dynamic IP address from a BOOTP / DHCP server.
You can upgrade IP Power Manager via TFTP protocol when this option
enabled.
Enable/Disable the IP Power Manager to respond to Ping requests. For
protect IP Power Manager when they are connect to Internet. We will
suggest you enable this option to let your IP Power Manager stop
response the ping command.
IP Power Manager will detect the input power phase to make sure the
Detection
Telnet Control
connected device can receive the correct power input. When input power
phase is reverse, IP Power Manager will display error code “E16” on
7-Segment LED. Please try to make the input power phase correct. Or
you can disable this function temporally with this option.
This is the parameter enabling or disabling the terminal to the server
application (Telnet) control process. (e.g. telnet 192.168.1.1). The user
may configure the Telnet protocol to use a port number other than the
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andard Telnet port (23).
st
HTTP Control
SNMP Control
Enable/Disable the HTTP connection with the IP Power Manager. The
user may configure HTTP protocol to use a port number other than
standard HTTP port (80).
Enable/Disable the SNMP connection with the IP Power Manager. The
user may configure the SNMP protoc ol to use a port number other than
the standard SNMP port (161).
4.3 Outlets Control
In this option, you can select the power outlet and change its settings.
Please select the power outlet you want to configure in above screen. Then the below screen
will appear.
Option Description
Outlet Name
Location
Set the name of this outlet.
Set the location of this outlet.
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Po
wer on Delay
(Seconds)
Power off Delay
(Seconds)
Output Current
Threshold (Amp)
Output Current Over
Threshold Turn Power
Off
Set power on delay time in seconds. The outlet will turn on after the
delay time.
Set power off delay time in seconds. The outlet will turn on after the
delay time.
Set the upper limit of output current in Amp.
If selected, it will turn power off of outlet when this event occurred.
Default value is not selected.
4.4 Access Control
It prevents unauthorized network access to the IP Power Manager. There are 2 kinds of type
for "Access Type", "Permitted", and "Denied". It is need to set the first item for its "IP Address"
to "255.255.255.255" and "Access Type" to "Permitted" as default value in order to let user is
able to connect to the IP Power Manager.
Option Description
IP Address
The management station's IP address. "0.0.0.0" means entry
not configured. (e.g. An entry "192.168.0.255" means the
client with the IP address within the range from "192.168.0.0"
to "192.168.0.255" become the management station with the
access type set by Administrator. "255.255.255.255" grants
the access right to all IP.
Access
Available options are: Permitted and Denied.
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4.5 Trap Receiver Table
This page lists the parameters for SNMP trap receivers (For SNMP Network Management).
Option Description
IP Address
Community String
NMS-Type
NMS Severity
Description
The IP Address in dotted format of the NMS station to which the trap
should be sent.
The community string of the trap PDU to be sent. The maximum length of
the string is 19 characters.
Types of the traps to be received. Set the type of the trap.
Set the level of the trap to be received.
Information: All traps are received.
Warning: Trap that need to be noticed and are in dangerous is received.
Severe: The significant traps such as the outlet voltage over threshold
are received.
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4.6 Reset Configuration To Default
When you would like to reset IP Power Manger to default configuration, please select this
option and press “y”.
4.7 Restart IP Power Manager
After configuration, please select this option to make the new function works.
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Select this option to exit Hyper Terminal.
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Chapter 5 Web Configuration
The
IP Power Manager
such
as Internet Explore r. This enables you to access and control the
and subsequently, it’s output devices remotely from your desktop, laptop, PDA, or even your
provides a graphic user in t erfac e th at can be viewed from a web browser
IP Power Manager
outlets
mobile phone. This section provides
and control the
1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of your IP Power Manager in the address field.
3. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. Please enter your User Name and
Password here. Default User Name and Password are both “admin”. Click OK.
4. Then you will see the HOME screen as below.
IP Power Manager
instructions about how to use the web interface to configure
remotely.
The left panel provides five options, Power Management, Environment (when EMD
connected), System
When you click the IP Power Manager front panel on the Ho me screen. You will see the device
status as below.
, Network and Logs.
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5.1 Power Management
5.1.1 Status
This page shows the outlets, input power, input current and Cumulative Kilo-Watt Hours. Click
anywhere on the front panel to see detailed information about the IP Power Manager input and
output status.
NOTE:
Each menu page provides online help to assist users in configuring the IP
Power Manager. Click the icon at the top of each page to view the help
5.1.2 Control
This page shows the associated status and even action of inlet.
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Option Description
Configure Inlet
Voltage (V)
Current (A)
Frequency (Hz)
Voltage Threshold
High (Volt)
Voltage Threshold
Low (Volt)
Inlet Events Action
Input Voltage Over
Threshold High
Input Voltage Under
Threshold Low
The current input voltage in Volt.
The current input currents in Amp.
The current input frequency in Hz.
High threshold of input voltage. When input voltage is higher than this
value, IP Power Manager will take action specified in the "Inlet Events
Action" table.
Low threshold of input voltage. When input voltage is lower than this
value, IP Power Manager will take action specified in the "Inlet Events
Action" table.
Turn off selected outlets or digital outputs will occur when the input
voltage over high set point.
Turn off selected outlets or digital outputs will occur when the input
voltage under low set point.
Option Description
Configure Outlet
Outlet Name
Location
Power On Delay
(Secs)
Power Off Delay
Set the name of this outlet.
Set the name of the location of this outlet.
Set power on delay time in seconds. The outlet will turn on after the
delay time.
Set power off delay time in seconds. The outlet will turn off after the
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(Secs)
Output Current
Threshold (A)
Manual Control
Outlet Status
Outlet Action
delay time.
Set the upper limit of output current in Amp.
It shows the status of Power.
Power on / Power off / Planning on / Planning off.
You can select the Power action.
Power on / Power off / Power cycle.
5.1.3 Schedule
This page allows user to add or remove the IP Power Manag er's schedule list dynamically. The
maximum schedule is 32.
When you would like to add a new schedule, please press “Add New”. Then
you will see the screen below. When “Edit” button click, you will also see this
screen for edit the existing schedule. If you want to delete the schedule, please
press “Delete” button.
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Option Description
Schedule Type
Schedule Day
Schedule Date
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Schedule Time
(hh:mm)
Outlets Action
Selected Outlets
Select User
Choose the schedule type to be "Weekly Schedule" or "Special
Schedule".
Set the week day of the schedule, if the "Schedule Type" is "Weekly
Schedule. Set the specific date of the schedule, if the "Schedule
Type" is "Special Schedule".
Set the date of this schedule.
The time in 24-hour format means when the outlet should turn off or
turn on its output power.
Set the outlet action to be on or off. IP Power Manager will take action
at schedule time.
Choose the outlets which you want to turn on or off at schedule time.
Choose the user to add the Schedule.
5.2 Power Environment
When the console port connected with the EMD, the web interface will show this option for
environment monitoring and setting. If the IP Power Manager does not conne ct with the EMD,
the web interface will not show this setup option.
5.2.1 Status
This page shows the temperature, humidity, and alarms information of the EMD
(Environmental Monitoring Device). If there is alarm occurred, the alarm text color should
change to Red. Otherwise, it is Black.
5.2.2 Configuration
This page allows user to configure all necessary parameters of EMD (Environmental
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Option Description
Sensor Name
Set Point
Calibration Offset
Alarm Type
Configure the name of a sensor (or device) with up to 15 characters.
The threshold of a sensor (Temperature or Humidity) will trigger an
alarm, whenever the measurement is over (high) or under (low) the
set point. If the checkbox is not filled, the threshold is disabled and
the alarm will not be triggered. The valid range for the Temperature
threshold setting is 5 to 65, and 5 to 95 for Humidity.
If the measurement value of a sensor doesn't, for whatever reason,
comply with the actual environment, the 'Calibration Offset' setting
can be configured to adjust the final value of the sensor. For example,
if a sensor reports 43% humidity for a 45% humidity environment, the
user can configure the humidity offset as 2% so the sensor can then
adjust its final value to 45%.
If an alarm sensor (water leak, security, etc) is connected to the IP
Power Manager, the user can configure the alarm as 'Disabled',
'Normal Open', or 'Normal Close'. A 'Disabled' setting will mean the
alarm is inactive. 'Normal Open' and 'Normal Close' are used for a
two-wire detector that will emulate an open/close state. When the
EMD Status
EMD Temperature Unit
wires are closed to 'loop-back' (the signal for the sensor), the sensor
will detect the state as closed. The sensor will NOT activate the alarm
for 'Normal Close' in this case, although the alarm will be activated if
configured as 'Normal Open'.
The EMD can be configured as 'Disabled' or 'Auto'. The setup should
be configured as 'Disabled' if an EMD is not attached to the port. The
EMD type will be auto detected by the IP Power Manager if
configured as 'Auto' and if the EMD is plugged into the port.
Choose the displayed temperature unit to “Celsius” or “Fahrenheit”.
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5.2.3 Alarm
This page allows user to modify the parameters associated with the environment events.
5.3 Power System
5.3.1 Configuration
This page contains three groups, “Configure System”, “Administrator Name and Password”,
and “Control” group. Configuration of this page is allowed when the security level is
“Administrator”.
Option Description
Configure System
System Name
System Contact
This field allows the user to set the value in System name that is
defined in MIB-II or to view the current setting. Size is 31 characters.
This field allows the user to set the value in System manager (System
Contact) that is defined in MIB-II or to view the current setting. Size is
31 characters.
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stem Location
This field allows the user to set the value in System installation place
(System Location) that is defined in MIB-II or to view the current
setting. Size is 31 characters.
SNMP Read
Community
SNMP Write
Community
History Log Interval
This field allows the user to set the read level community of SNMP or
to view the current setting. Size is 31 characters.
This field allows the user to set the write level community of SNMP or
to view the current setting. Size is 31 characters.
This field allows the user to set the polling time (in seconds) of the
Input, Output and EMD (if connected) information. The readings will
be stored in the history log.
Administrator User Name and Password
Administrator User
Name
Administrator
Password
Confirm Administrator
You may enter the administrator user name, and the default value is
“admin”. Size is 31 characters.
You may set the administrator password, and the default value is
“admin”. Size is 31 characters.
Confirm the password again, and the value should be the same as
Password
Control
Reset to Default
Restart System
“Administrator Password”. Size is 31 characters.
All of the configurations will reset to the default value.
You may restart the system by click the button.
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5.3.2 Multi-User
This page allows user to add or remove the IP Power Manager's multi-user list dynamically.
The maximum schedule is 10.
Option Description
Index
User Name
Password
Outlet Privilege
Modify
This column provides a reference number for the existence user.
The user name which is used to log in the IP Power Manager system.
The password which is used to log in the IP Power Manager system.
The security level for each outlet. There are two kinds of security
level, one is "Read/Write", and the other is "Read".
Clicking on the "Add New" or "Edit" button will pop up "Multi-User
Editor" window which could configure the setting of schedule. Clicking
on the "Delete" button will remove an existence user.
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5.3.3 Date & Time
This page provides the appropriate options below to enable the IP Power Manager date/time
to be changed in different methods. It will show the current date and time of the IP Power
Manager. This can be ch anged to synchronize with a computer, and enquiry from a time server
(NTP) or manually. For the system time, it should be counted automatically.
Option Description
Current Date and Time
IP Power Manager
System Date
IP Power Manager
System Time
Configure Date and Time
Set Manually
Synchronize with
computer time
Synchronize with NTP
server
Current date of the IP Power Manager, format is dd/mm/yyyy.
Current time of the IP Power Manager, format is hh:mm:ss.
User can set the date and time with the following format: dd/mm/yyyy
and hh:mm:ss.
Select this option and click 'Set Value' to synchronize with the time
from the computer clock.
You must configure the NTP server IP and select the correct timezone
to activate this option. After being configured to synchronize with NTP,
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dically. If Daylight Saving Time enabled, the time will be one hour
perio
earlier than NTP server time.
5.3.4 Trap Receivers
This page lists the parameters for SNMP trap receivers (For SNMP Network Management).
Option Description
Index
NMS IP Address
Community
Trap Type
Severity
The index number of the entry in the table.
The IP Address in dotted format of the NMS station to which the trap
should be sent.
The community string of the trap PDU to be sent. The maximum
length of the string is 19 characters.
Types of the traps to be received. Set the type of the trap.
[None]: Traps are not being received.
[IP Power Manager Trap]: Traps are received base on IP Power
Manager MIB.
Set the level of the trap to be received.
[Information]: All traps are received.
[Warning]: Trap that need to be noticed and are in dangerous is
received.
[Severe]: The significant traps such as the outlet voltage over
threshold are received.
Description
Customer description string.
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5.3.5 WakeOnLAN
IP Power Manager has support WOL function to wake your PCs up. This function can help your servers
work again after the power interruption.
Option Description
Repeating Times
Interval Timer (Sec)
Index
The times of WOL packet IP Power Manager will send.
The interval between send next WOL packets.
The index number of the entry in the table.
MAC Address
Action
Outlet Define
Description
Modify
Wake On LAN Test
MAC address of the PC you would like to wake up.
You can select Enable or Disable this option.
Please select one of the outlets or keep the default setting.
Customer description string.
You can press Edit to modify the MAC table or press Delete to delete
the MAC address table.
You may press this button to make sure the data of MAC tables are
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5.3.6 Email Notification
This page is allowed when the security level is “Administrator”. There are two groups in this
page, one is “General Configuration” group and the other is “Email Receivers Tables”.
Option Description
General Configuration
Mail Server
User Account
User Password
Sender's Email
Address
s Administrator, you may enter the IP Address or Hostname of a
SMTP mail server that will be used to send email messages from the
IP Power Manager. If entering a Hostname, you are also required to
enter the DNS Address. If entering an IP Address, the DNS Address
field will automatically be populated with the IP Address you entered.
s Administrator, you may enter the User Account of the mail server
that will be used by the IP Power Manager to login mail server to
forward mails.
As Administrator, you may enter the User Password of User Account.
This field specify the content of the 'From' field of the Email. If this
field left blank, the sender's address will be:
account@ip_address.
DNS Address
s Administrator, you are required to enter the IP address of your
network DNS server if you entered a Hostname for the Mail Server.
Otherwise, this field will contain 0.0.0.0.
Mail Daily Status
Report At (hh:mm)
If you intend to have the IP Power Manager send a Daily Status report
to select email address (Mail Accounts), you need to enter the time of
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day in 24-hour format at which time you want the email sent.
Mail Account
Description
Mail Type
As Administrator, you may enter the email address of the individual
you wish to have the IP Power Manager send mail to.
As Administrator, you may enter a description for reference purposes
for each of the Mail Account you configure.
As Administrator, you are allowed to select what type of email is sent
to a specific Mail Account. The choices are None, Events, Daily
Status, or Event/Status.
The default of None allows you to disable the sending of email to a
specific recipient.
Selecting Events specifies that the reci pient should only re ceive short
event-related messages.
Selecting Daily Status specifies that the recipient should only receive
the Daily Status message that contains two file attachments
containing information logged by the IP Power Manager (in .csv
format suitable for viewing in Microsoft Excel). One attachment
contains the History Log contents (Logged IP Power Manager data)
and the other contains the Event Log contents (Logged Event text).
Event Level
Selecting Events/Status specifies that the recipient should receive
an email message containing the event-related notification and the
two file attachments (as described above), each time an event
notification is sent.
s Administrator, you are allowed to select the severity level of
notification you wish to send to each Mail Account configured to be
sent Mail Type: Events or Events/Status. This filter is based on the
SNMP-based traps (events) and allows selection of Informational,
Warning or Severe. Refer to the MIB document ation included with the
adapter for more information.
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5.3.7 Upgrade
This page is allowed user to upgrade the firmware of IP Power Manger. You can press
“Browse” to select the firmware and upgrade.
5.3.8 External Links
This page describes the setting of External Links. Up to four links can be setup by this page,
each link can config to an external web page that user can easily co nnect to related web p ages.
Such as another IP Power Manager or Technical Support homepage.
Option Description
Screen Text
Link Address
Status
This is the description of link name which will display on the menu
tree for user's reference.
This field defines the real name of web page to be connected, in URL
format.
There are two kinds of status, "Enabled", and "Disabled". If the setting
is "Enabled", the screen text will be shown on the main menu frame.
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5.4 Network
5.4.1 Configuration
Configuration of this page is allowed when the security level is “Administrator”. If user reset
configurations to default, the configuration of "IP Address", "Gateway Address" and "Subnet
Mask" will also be kept.
Option Description
IP Address
Gateway Address
Subnet Mask
DNS Address
The IP address of IP Power Manager is dotted format. Default value
is "192.168.1.1", and size is 15 characters.
The IP address of the gateway is dotted format. Default value is
"0.0.0.0", and size is 15 characters.
The subnet mask of IP Power Manager is dotted format. Default value
is "255.255.255.0", and size is 15 characters.
As Administrator, you are required to enter the IP address of your
network DNS server if you entered a Hostname for the Mail Server.
Otherwise, this field will contain 0.0.0.0.
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5.4.2 Control
Configuration of this page is allowed when the security level is “Administrator”. It allows user to
change some network ports, and enabled or disabled the function of protocols.
Option Description
BootP / DHCP Status
PING Echo
Network Upgrade
Telnet Connection
HTTP Support
This is the parameter enabling or disabling the Boot Protocol (BootP)
/ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) process. These
protocols are used to obtain a dynamic IP address from a BootP /
DHCP server.
Enable/Disable the IP Power Manager to respond to Ping requests.
This is the parameter enabling or disabling the Trivial File Transfer
Protocol (TFTP) upgrade control. You can use the provided upgrade
utility on Windows via TFTP to upgrade the IP Power Manager
firmware.
This is the parameter enabling or disabling the terminal to the server
application (Telnet) control process. (e.g. telnet 192.168.1.1). The
user may configure the Telnet protocol to use a port number other
than the standard Telnet port (23).
Enable/Disable the HTTP connection with the IP Power Manager.
The user may configure HTTP protocol to use a port number other
than standard HTTP port (80).
SNMP Support
Enable/Disable the SNMP connection with the IP Power Manager.
The user may configure the SNMP protocol to use a port number other
than the standard SNMP port (161).
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5.4.3 Access Control
Configuration of this page is allowed when the security level is “Administrator”. It prevents
unauthorized network access to the IP Power Manager. There are 2 kinds of type for "Access
Type", "Permitted", and "Denied". It is need to set the first item for its "IP Address" to
"255.255.255.255" and "Access Type" to "Permitted" as default value in order to let user is
able to connect to the IP Power Manager.
Option Description
Index
IP Address
Access Type
The index number of the entry in the table.
The management station's IP address. "0.0.0.0" means entry not
configured. (e.g. An entry "192.168.7.255" means the client with the
IP address within the range from "192.168.7.0" to "192.168.7.255"
become the management station with the access type set by
Administrator. "255.255.255.255" grant the acce ss right to all IP.
Available options are: Permitted and Denied.
5.5 Logs
This page gives a snap-shot of all the fundamental IP Power Manager parameters. The
Administrator can change consolidation interval by modifying the variable "History Log
Interval" in "Configuration of IP Power Manager" page. The existing values are overwritten
when the maximum number of entries (rows) has been reached. You can clear the log data in
"Clear & Save" menu.
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5.5.1 History
You will see the history log list in this screen. You may select one of them to check the log
content. If an EMD is connected, it will also log the following information.
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5.5.2 Event
You will see the event log list in this screen. You may select one of them to check the log
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5.5.3 Clear and Save Log Data
This screen allows you to clear or save the log file.
Option Description
Clear Log Data
Save Log Data
Please select which log you would like to delete and click “Clear”
button.
You can click the diskette icon to save History or Event log into a file.
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Chapter 6 Utility
IP Power Manager has provided a utility for customer to set the IP address and upgrade. You
can find this utility in “Utility” folder of bundled CD.
Buttons Description
Device List
Set IP
Browse
Add
Modify
Remove
Discover
Upgrade
This will show you all the IP Power Manager in your network.
Assign an IP address to IP Power Manager.
Open the configuration web page of selected IP Power Manager.
If the knowing IP Power Manager is not appearing in the list, you can add this
device to the list manually.
You may press this button to enter the default login user name and password
of your IP Power Manager. Before some operating of this utility, you will need
to enter the default login user name and password firstly.
Remove IP Power Manager from the list.
When your IP Power Manger is not in the list, you can press this button to
search.
In default, this button will be gray. After press “Open” to locate the upgrade
firmware. Then you can press this button to upgrade your IP Power Manager
with the located firmware.
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this button to locate the firmware.
Quit
Close utility.
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Appendix A Error Code
Description Error Code
Network Link Down E01
Parameters Checksum Error E02
Input G1Voltage Over Threshold High (Volt) E03
Input G1Voltage Over Threshold Low (Volt) E04
Input G2 Voltage Over Threshold High (Volt) E05
Input G2 Voltage Over Threshold Low (Volt) E06
Outlet A Current Over Threshold (Amp) E07
Outlet B Current Over Threshold (Amp) E08
Outlet C Current Over Threshold (Amp) E09
Outlet D Current Over Threshold (Amp) E10
Outlet E Current Over Threshold (Amp) E11
Outlet F Current Over Threshold (Amp) E12
Outlet G Current Over Threshold (Amp) E13
Outlet H Current Over Threshold (Amp) E14
Outlet I Current Over Threshold (Amp) E15
Outlet J Current Over Threshold (Amp) E16
Outlet K Current Over Threshold (Amp) E17
Outlet L Current Over Threshold (Amp) E18
Input Source Abnormal (Should be 120v Model) E19
Input Source Abnormal (Should be 230v Model) E20
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Appendix B Glossary
Authentication
Authentication refers to the verification of a transmitted message's integrity.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) software automatically assigns IP addresses to
client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network, which eliminates the need to manually assign
permanent IP addresses.
DNS
DNS stands for Domain Name System. DNS converts machine names to the IP addresses
that all machines on the net have. It translates from name to address and from address to
name.
Domain Name
The domain name typically refers to an Internet site address.
Firmware
Firmware refers to memory chips that retain their content without electrical powe r (for example,
BIOS ROM). The router firmware stores settings made in the interface.
Gateway
Gateways are computers that convert protocols enabling different networks, applications, and
operating systems to exchange information.
Host Name
The name given to a computer or client station that acts as a source for information on the
network.
HTTP
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to
servers on the World Wide Web. HTTP establishes a connection with a Web server and
transmits HTML pages to client browser (for example Windows IE). HTTP addresses all begin
with the prefix 'http://' prefix (for example, http://www.yahoo.com).
ICMP
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is a TCP/IP protocol used to send error and control
messages over the LAN (for example, it is used by the router to notify a message sender that
the destination node is not available).
IP
IP (Internet Protocol) is the protocol in the TCP/IP communication s proto col suite that contains
a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet.
However, IP does not ensure delivery of a complete message—TCP provides the function of
ensuring delivery.
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Address
IP
The IP (Internet Protocol) address refers to the address of a computer attached to a TCP/IP
network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address. Clients are assigned
either a permanent address or have one dynamically assigned to them via DHCP. IP
addresses are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods (for example,
211.23.181.189).
LAN
LANs (Local Area Networks) are networks that serve users within specific geographical areas,
such as in a company building. LANs are comprised of servers, workstations, a network
operating system, and communications links such as the router.
MAC Address
A MAC addre ss i s a uniqu e serial num be r bu rned into hard ware a dapters, givin g the ad apter a
unique identification.
(Network) Administrator
The network administrator is the person who manages the LAN within an organization. The
administrator's job includes ensuring network security, keeping software, hardware, and
firmware up-to-date, and keeping track of network activity.
NTP
NTP (Network Time Proto col) is used to synchro nize the real-time clock in a com puter. Internet
primary and secondary servers synchronize to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Packet
A packet is a portion of data that is transmitted in network communications. Packets are also
sometimes called frames and datagram’s. Packets contain not only data, but also the
destination IP address.
Ping
Ping (Packet Internet Groper) is a utility used to find out if a particular IP address is present
online, and is usually used by networks for debugging.
Port
Ports are the communications pathways in and out of computers and network de vices (routers
and switches). Most PCs have serial and parallel ports, which are external sockets for
connecting devices such as printers, modems, and mice. All network adapters use ports to
connect to the LAN. Ports are typically numbered.
Protocol
A protocol is a rule that governs the communication of data.
Server
Servers are typically powerful and fast machines that store programs and data. The programs
and data are shared by client machines (workstations) on the network.
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SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard Internet e-mail protocol. SMTP is a
TCP/IP protocol defining message format and includes a message transfer agent that stores
and forwards mail.
SNMP
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and
control protocol. SNMP hardware or software components transmit network device activity
data to the workstation used to oversee the network.
Subnet Mask
Subnet Masks are used by IP protocol to direct messages into a specified network segment
(i.e., subnet). A subnet mask is stored in the client machine, server or router and is compared
with an incoming IP address to determine whether to accept or reje ct the packet.
TCP
(Transmission Control Protocol) is the transport protocol in TCP/IP that ensures messages
over the network are transmitted accurately and completely.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the main Internet communications
protocol. The TCP part ensures that data is completely sent and received at the other end.
Another part of the TCP/IP protocol set is UDP, which is used to send data when accu racy and
guaranteed packet delivery are not as important (for example, in real-time video and audio
transmission).
The IP component of TCP/IP provides data routability, meaning that data packets contain the
destination station and network addresses, enabling TCP/IP messages to be sent to multiple
networks within the LAN or in the WAN.
Telnet
Telnet is a terminal emulation protocol commonly used on the Internet and TCP- or IP-based
networks.
Telnet is used for connecting to remote devices and running programs. Telnet is an integral
component of the TCP/IP communications protocol.
UDP
(User Datagram Protocol) is a protocol within TCP/IP that is used to transport information
when accurate delivery isn't necessary (for example, real-time video and audio where packets
can be dumped as there is no time for retransmitting the data).
WAN
WAN (Wide Area Network) is a communications network that covers a wide geographic area
such as a country (contrasted with a LAN, which covers a small area such as a company
building)
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