SurgeX iControl SX1115-iP, iControl SX1120-iP User Manual

USER MANUAL

SurgeX
SX1115-iP
SX1120-iP

Web-Enabled Pow er Conditioning

Management System

V1.0.19

iControl Manual

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 2

INITIAL SET-UP........................................................................................................................................ 3

INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................ 3

120 VOLT CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 3

TCP/IP (TELNET) CONNECTION ....................................................................................................................... 4

TEMPERATURE SENSOR ................................................................................................................................. 4

LED INDICATORS .................................................................................................................................... 4

WEB SERVER ............................................................................................................................................ 4

HOME PAGE.................................................................................................................................................... 4

ACTIONS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................... 5

SEQUENCES PAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 7

SCHEDULES PAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 7

SETUP PAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 8

FRONT PANEL RESET BUTTON ........................................................................................................ 10

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 11

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iControl Manual

INTRODUCTION

The SurgeX® iControl SX1115iP (SX1120iP) is a single rack-space, 120V, 15 (20) amp, AC
power conditioner that can be controlled over a network or the internet. The simple web server
structure allows basic control of the receptacles and viewing of status information all from the
home page. The extensive programming and setup capabilities are accessed in five other pages.

The eight rear-mounted receptacles can each be individually controlled, and the current and
energy consumption of each receptacle can be obtained through the network interface. The
metering includes the AC line voltage and current draw, and all measurements (voltage, current
and power) are true RMS readings. Thus, the current draw and energy consumption of non-linear
electronic loads which have a power factor of less than unity will be correctly reported.

Incorporating SurgeX Advanced Series Mode® power conditioning and surge elimination, the
iControl is rated A-1-1, the highest standard of performance and endurance. Also included in the
iControl package are the SurgeX Impedance Tolerant® EMI/RFI filtering and SurgeX ICE®
Inrush Current Elimination circuitry (on receptacles 1 and 2). SurgeX ICE eliminates problems
associated with inrush currents from large loads such as amplifiers. With SurgeX ICE, it is not
necessary to take inrush currents into account when designing the AC power for a system.
Special time-delay circuit breakers are not required – it is necessary only to ensure that the
average currents of all products plugged into the iControl are within the 15 (20) Amp product
rating.

There are two 6-pin pluggable terminal blocks on the rear panel, one of which provides
connectivity for an external wired temperature sensor which can be situated anywhere in the
rack, reporting accurate air temperature in oC.

The four front panel LEDs provide indication of AC power (red), network connectivity (yellow),
shutdown status (orange) and surge protection status (green).

The extensive programming capabilities of the iControl allow sequencing and scheduling to be
set up, not just for the host unit, but also for other iControl units on the same network. User
Defined Actions can be programmed to activate on an “if X then do Y” basis. Triggers include:
AC line voltage, total unit current draw, individual receptacle current draw, and temperature.
Actions include: turning receptacles on and off, executing previously-defined sequences, and
sending emails. For example, an action can be created to send an email if the rack temperature
exceeds 35oC.

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iControl Manual

INITIAL SET-UP

The following tools will be required:

1. A computer with a web browser (Internet Explorer 8 is preferred).

2. Network crossover cable (supplied in the iControl box).

3. The iControl hardware (includes the latest firmware pre-installed).

Initial set-up steps:

1. Disconnect your computer from the current network connection and set the computer to a

temporary IP address of “192.168.1.1”. Make a note of your computer’s original IP
settings.

2. Connect a network crossover cable between the computer and the iControl hardware (the

iControl must also be connected to ac power).

3. Open a web browser and type the following address in the address bar:

http://192.168.1.199

4. Login to the iControl web interface by selecting “Admin” from the drop down bar and

use the following password: admin

5. Navigate to the “Setup” menu and select “Network”.

6. Change the network information to something suitable for your facility and press “Save”.

The iControl should automatically reboot with the updated network settings. If it does
not, perform a manual reboot by pressing and holding the front panel reset button until
the LEDs turn off (approximately 1 second) or by cycling power to the unit.

7. Disconnect the network cables.

8. Restore your computer’s original IP settings.

*Default access level and passwords: Viewer/viewer, User/user, Admin/admin

INSTALLATION

The SurgeX iControl is designed to be installed in a 19 inch equipment rack and requires one
unit (1-U) of rack space. Use the four screws provided with the product to secure the rack ears to
the rack rails. These screws can be tightened by hand and do not require tools. Connect power to
the unit by plugging the cord into a 120V AC, 20 amp wall or floor receptacle. Do not plug the
unit into a relocatable power tap.

120 Volt Connections

The iControl has a total of 8 receptacles. Each receptacle is rated for a maximum load of 15
amps, but the total load of the SX1115iP (SX1120iP) must not exceed 15 (20) amps. Plug the
equipment cords into the receptacles as needed. Each receptacle is numbered 1 through 8. This
same numbering is used in the control interface. The equipment that draws the largest current
should be plugged into receptacles 1 and 2, and SurgeX ICE should be enabled. This will prevent
large inrush currents when either of these two receptacles is turned on.

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