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Axess Elite

SX-AX15E, SX-AX20E

Web-Enabled Power Conditioning and Energy

Management System

User Manual

Firmware Version v2.04.281

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User Manual

Firmware Version v2.04.281

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1.	Introduction				5

2.		Initial Set Up			6

3.		Installation			7

	3.1		120 Volt Connections		7
	3.2		Ethernet Connections		7
	3.3		RS232 (Serial) Port Connection		7
	3.4		Temperature Sensor		8
	3.5		Contact Closure Input		8
	3.6		Auxilary Relay Outputs		8
4.		LED Indicators			8

5.		Web Server			9

	5.1		Login		9
	5.2		Administration		9
			5.2.1	Reset Factory Defaults	9
			5.2.2	Backup/Restore	9
			5.2.3	System Info	9
	5.3		Device View		10
	5.4		Global View		11
	5.5		Setup		11
			5.5.1	Device Setup	12
			5.5.2	Network Setup	13
			5.5.3	Network Reporting Setup	15
			5.5.4	Users Setup	16
			5.5.5	Triggers Setup	17
			5.5.6	User Defined Triggers	18
			5.5.7	Sequences Setup	19
			5.5.8	Links Setup	20
6. Command Line Interface (CLI) Protocol					21

	6.1		Prompts		21
	6.2		Syntax		21
	6.3		Responses		21
	6.4		CLI Documentation Notation		21
	6.5		Device Commands		22
	6.6		Network Commands		23
	6.7		Calibration Commands		23

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7.	Email Notification		24

8	SNMP		24

9.	SDxP Protocol		25

	9.1	Overview	25
	9.2	Hello Handshake	25
	9.3	SDxP Packet	26
	9.4	Types	27
	9.5	Descriptors	27
	9.6	Payloads	30
10.	Device Management Utility		32

11.	Syslog		33

12.	Rear Panel Reset Button		33

13	Firmware Upgrade		34

13.	Specifications		35

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1.Introduction

The SurgeX® Axess Elite is a single rack-space, 120V, 15 (20) amp, AC power conditioner that can be controlled over a network or the internet, through a direct serial connection, or through a contact closure input. The simple web server structure allows basic control of the outlets and viewing of status information all from the home page. The extensive programming and setup capabilities are accessed in seven other pages or through a Command Line Interface (CLI).

The Axess Elite incorporates SurgeX Advanced Series Mode® power conditioning and surge elimination, 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 Axess Elite are within the 15 (20) Amp product rating.

Telnet and serial access use the same Command Line Interface (CLI) structure and syntax to configure, monitor, and control the Axess Elite. The Axess Elite may also be monitored and controlled via SNMP and/or the SDxP API, and may be configured to report to a Syslog server. The internal web server may be secured with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption.

Two Auxiliary Relay outputs are provided for simple control of other equipment. Connection terminals are provided for each relay’s Common, Normally Open, and Normally Closed connections.

Up to 16 Axess Elites can be linked together and controlled from a single web interface. One master Axess Elite provides the communication to the users and receives status information from the rest of the Axess Elites in the cluster. Up to 128 outlets can be controlled in this manner from one IP address.

Up to 16 users can be assigned administrator or user only rights, plus access to specific outlets.

The extensive programming capabilities of the Axess Elite allow sequencing and scheduling to be set up. User Triggers can be programmed to activate on an “if X then do Y then do Z when no longer X” basis. Triggers include: AC line voltage, total unit current draw, individual receptacle current draw, temperature, Net Test, and Contact Closure Input. Actions include: turning receptacles on and off, cycling a receptacle, executing previously-defined sequences, and sending emails. For example, an action can be created to send an email if the rack temperature exceeds 95oF.

The eight rear-mounted receptacles can each be individually controlled, and the current, power, and energy consumption of each receptacle can be obtained through the web page interface and CLI. 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.

Located on the rear panel are the input power cord, circuit breaker (15A or 20A), 8 NEMA 5-15 AC outlets, Serial connection (DCE, 9 pin D-subminiature), Network connection (RJ-45), Temperature Sensor input, Contact Closure input, Auxiliary Relay A/B output connections, and recessed Reset button.

	Temperature
	Sensor
Red	Black

Contact Closure		Auxiliary Relay A			Auxiliary Relay B
Contact Closure		Auxiliary Relay A			Auxiliary Relay B

CC1	CC2	NO	COM	NC	NO	COM	NC

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The thirteen front panel LEDs provide indications for eight AC outlet On/Off status (green), two Auxiliary Relay Latched/Unlatched status (green), surge protection status (green), Shutdown status (amber), and AC mains power (red).

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	A	B	Self-Test	Shutdown	Mains
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	A	B	Self-Test	Shutdown	Mains

2.Initial Set Up

*Default user name and password: admin / admin

DHCP

*Beginning with firmware version 2.04.281, the factory default IP Mode will be DHCP (previously Static).

A DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address (dynamic address) as well as Subnet Mask and Gateway to the Axess Elite.

To find the IP address of the Axess Elite, you will need to use the Discover function of the DMU, query your DHCP server and locate the MAC address of the Axess Elite in the DHCP server’s IP/MAC table, or access the CLI via serial and use the get network command.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

Many configuration parameters may be set using the Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is accessed through the network using a telnet client, or through the serial port.

Open a telnet client and point it to the current IP Address of the Axess Elite. The factory default telnet port is 23.

Connect to the serial port. The factory default settings are 9600, 8, n, 1.

Upon connection, press Enter and then enter the user name and password when prompted. The factory default user name and password is admin / admin.

These are the basic commands to set the network parameters via CLI. After setting these parameters, the Axess Elite will need to be rebooted for the settings to take effect. Any command that requires rebooting of the Axess Elite will provide a prompt to do so. All commands may be entered as required before rebooting.

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Example: Telnet to DHCP-Assigned IP Address 192.168.1.199 on Port 23 and change to Static IP Address 192.168.1.3.

Axess ELITE

Connected to Telnet Session 1

User> admin

Password> *****

Axess ELITE> set ipmode static

Axess ELITE Reboot Required > set ipaddress 192.168.1.3

Axess ELITE Reboot Required> set subnet 255.255.255.0

Axess ELITE Reboot Required> set gateway 192.168.1.7

Axess ELITE Reboot Required> reboot

3.Installation

The SurgeX Axess Elite 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, 15 (20) amp wall or floor receptacle. Do not plug the unit into a relocatable power tap.

3.1120 Volt Connections

The Axess Elite has a total of 8 receptacles. Each receptacle is rated for a maximum load of 15 amps, but the total load of the Axess Elite must not exceed 15 (20) amps. Plug the equipment cords into the receptacles as needed. The receptacles are numbered 1 through 8. This same numbering is used in the control interface.

3.2Ethernet Connection

The RJ45 connector for Ethernet is situated on the rear panel beside the Serial connector. The default IP Address is 192.168.1.199.

3.3RS232 (Serial) Port Connection

The Axess Elite 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 (9600,8,n,1).

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3.4Temperature Sensor

In order to obtain a temperature reading, the external temperature sensor must be connected to the first (far left) terminal block. The sensor has two wires: red and black. Connect the red wire to pin 1 and the black wire to pin 2. The sensor can be positioned to read air temperature at any location in the rack, although the top of the rack would be optimal since heat rises; it can also be placed in contact with the chassis of a particular piece of equipment that you want to monitor.

Temperature

Contact Closure

Auxiliary Relay A

Auxiliary Relay B

Red

Black

CC1

CC2

COM

3.5Contact Closure Input

Connect a contact closure control input (if any) to the 2 pins of the second terminal block. Relays, switches, and push buttons are all suitable input types. The actions to be executed upon closing or opening of the contact closure input may be defined as various User Triggers on the Triggers Setup web page.

3.6Auxiliary Relay Outputs

Two auxiliary relay outputs are provided at the third (Aux Relay A) and fourth (Aux Relay B) terminal blocks. Access to the Common, Normally Open, and Normally Closed positions is provided for each relay. The auxiliary relays are controlled in the same manner as the AC outlets, and may be controlled by Sequences, Schedules, and User Triggers.

4.LED Indicators

There are thirteen LED indicators located on the front panel. Their function is as follows:

Self-Test

Shutdown

Mains

LED Indicators

Indicator

Color

Description

Outlets

Green

When illuminated, the corresponding AC outlet is on.

Aux Relays

Green

When illuminated, the corresponding auxiliary relay is latched.

Self-Test

Green

When illuminated, the surge suppression circuitry is functioning correctly.

Shutdown

Amber

When illuminated, the Axess Elite is in shutdown mode due to out of range

line voltage, current, or temperature.

Mains

Red

When illuminated, the Axess Elite is connected to a live wall or floor outlet.

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5.Web Server

The web server is built around 4 pages: Login, Device View, Global View, and Setup. Each page is discussed in detail below.

5.1Login

The Login page is the first page displayed when a web browser makes a connection to the Axess Elite. Enter a valid user name and password in the “User Name” and “Password” fields, and press “Login” to log in to the Axess Elite.

A mobile login page is available at IPAddress/mobile_login.html

5.2Administration

5.2.1Reset Factory Defaults

•Allows resetting of factory defaults from the web interface.

•Options to keep or reset network IP settings.

•Options to keep or reset calibration data.

5.2.2Backup/Restore

•Provides Configuration Management via *.conf files.

•Backup current configuration to file.

•Restore configuration from previously saved file.

-Option to keep current network IP settings or use those in configuration file.

-Option to keep current calibration data or use calibration values in configuration

file.

·If restoring the calibration values

stored in a configuration file, there is an option to only restore the values if the MAC address

of the unit and the MAC address in the configuration file match.

5.2.3System Info

•Displays number of logged in web users, time each user has been logged in, and System uptime. Also provides a Reboot button

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5.3Device View

The Device View page provides information and status for the whole unit and individual outlets, as well as basic control of outlets. The top left section of the page provides system status. To refresh the status information, click the

“Refresh” button.

For each outlet the Outlet Name,

Present State, Current Draw, Power

Draw, and Energy Usage are displayed.

Mobile Page links are at the bottom left below the Links section.

Contact Closure input status is displayed.

Device View
Item	Description
Overall System	Indicates that the surge protection, rack temperature, line voltage, and
	current draw are at acceptable levels.
Surge Protection	Indicates that the surge protection is fully functional.
Rack Temperature	Displays the temperature of the sensor that is connected to the rear terminal
	block. If the temperature sensor is not connected, the display will read “NC”

Line Voltage	Displays the true-RMS AC voltage.
Current Draw	Displays the total current draw of all 8 receptacles in true-RMS Amps.
Power Draw	Displays the total power draw of all 8 receptacles in Watts.
Energy Used	Displays the total energy consumption of the equipment plugged into the
	unit in KWHours since the last counter reset. Pressing “Reset Energy
	Usage” will reset the KWHours count.
On	Turns the selected outlets on, staggered by the Delay time.
Off	Turns the selected outlets off.
Reboot	Turns the selected outlets off for the length of the Reboot Time, and then back on.

History Log	Displays the internal history log (if enabled).

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5.4Global View

The Global View page displays the current outlet states and system status for the Axess Elite and expansion units. Up to 15 expansion units may be set up on the Links Setup page.

Outlets and Aux Relays may be commanded to turn On, Off, or Reboot for up to 16 Axess Elite units (1 master and 15 expansions).

In order to have rights to control expansion unit outlets, the user’s identical user name and password must be programmed into each expansion Axess Elite to be managed.

5.5Setup

Complete setup and configuration of the Axess Elite is provided via 7 Setup web pages. Each setup page is described in the following sections.

	Setup
	Setup
	Setup Page	Description

	Device	Configure basic device parameters
	Network	Configure network settings, including the network adapter, email, and time keeping

	Network Reporting	Configure SNMP, SDxP, and Syslog reporting
	Users	Configure user accounts
	Triggers	Configure System Triggers
	Triggers	Create and modify User Triggers
		Create and modify User Triggers

	Sequences	Create and modify custom Sequences
	Links	Create and modify Expansion units and Favorite links

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