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Western Telematic IPS-15 User Manual

WTI Part No.: 13301
Rev. B
IPS-15
Internet Power Switch
User's Guide
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Unit Description
2.1. The Master (Main) Unit
2.2. The Optional Satellite Unit
3. Quick Start
3.1. Hardware Installation
3.2. Communicating with the IPS-15
4. Installation
4.1. Power Supply Connection
4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3. Console Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.5. Connecting Optional IPS Satellite Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
5. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1. System Mode and User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2. Communicating with the IPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3. Configuration Menus
5.4. Save Configuration Parameters
6. Operation
6.1. Plug Numbers and Plug Zones
6.2. Operation via the Web Browser Interface
6.3. Operation via the Text Interface
6.4. Logging Out of Command Mode
6.5. The Automated Mode
6.6. Manual Operation
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2.1.1. Master Unit Front Panel
2.1.2. Master Unit Back Panel
2.2.1. Satellite Unit Front Panel
2.2.2. Satellite Unit Back Panel
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3.2.1. The Web Browser Interface
3.2.2. The Text Interface
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4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface
5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus
5.3.2. Plug Parameters Menus
5.3.3. Network Parameters Menus
5.3.4. The Telnet Parameters Menus
5.3.5. Web Server Parameters Menus
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6.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface
6.3.1. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface
6.3.2. Boot/On/Off Commands - Text Interface
6.3.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface.6-6
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7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters
7.1. Sending Parameters to a File
7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters
Appendices
A. Interface Descriptions
A.1. Console Port Interface A.2. Straight Wired RJ11 Cables
B. Specifications
C. Customer Service
Index
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List of Figures
2.1. IPS-15 Master Unit - Front Panel . ....................2-1
2.2. IPS-15 Master Unit - Back Panel. . ....................2-2
2.3. IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Front Panel ....................2-3
2.4. IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Back Panel . ....................2-4
3.1. Connections Diagram . . . . . . . . ....................3-2
3.2. The IPS Plug Status Screen, Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.3. The IPS Plug Status Screen, Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4.4. Connecting Optional IPS Satellite Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
5.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface
5.3. General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface
5.4. General Parameters Menu - Text Interface
5.5. Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface
5.6. Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface
5.7. Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface
5.8. Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface
5.9. IP Security Menu - Text Interface
5.10. Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface
5.11. Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface
5.12. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface
5.13. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Text Interface
6.1. Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface
6.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface
6.3. The IPS-15 Help Screen - Text Interface A.1. Console Port Interface A.2. Straight Wired RJ11 Cables
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1. Introduction
Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The IPS-15 Internet Power Switch gives you the ability to perform this function from anywhere, just point your browser to the IPS's IP address, enter the secure user name and password, and you're just a click away from remote power On, Off or Reboot!
Intelligent Power Control
In addition to web browser access, the IPS can also communicate over any TCP/IP network using standard Telnet, or out-of-band using an external modem and basic VT100 type terminal emulation.
Expandable
The Main IPS unit can be linked to four additional low cost satellite units for a total of five individually controlled outlets. If Satellite Units are addressed in a gang configuration (multiple units assigned to each address), then up to 16 Satellite Units can be linked together.
Flexible mounting options are also available. A Zero U rack bracket lets you mount the IPS on the outside of a standard 19 inch rack rail. A 1U rack tray allows mounting one main unit and two satellite units in a 19 inch rack.
Security Features
To assure security, web browser access requires the user to enter an assigned user name and password. This password uses basic 64 bit encryption techniques to assure secure access to your equipment.
The IPS provides two levels of operational passwords; the System Administrator Level, which allows access to all configuration and switching functions, and the User Level, which only allows switching of assigned plugs.
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Easy to Configure, Easy to Use
The IPS can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally via the IPS console port. Easy to use commands let you assign a location name, set system parameters and view plug status. Outlets can be switched On, Off, or booted using plug numbers or names.
Reliability and Support
The IPS is built in the USA and backed by a two year warranty. NetReach products are installed in thousands of network sites world wide. Our customers know they can depend on WTI for superior quality and reliability for their most mission-critical operations.
Typographic Conventions
Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the following:
COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.
For example, /ON 3 or /OFF 5.
[Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in
square brackets indicates a specific key. For example, [Enter] or [Esc].
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2. Unit Description
2.1. The Master (Main) Unit
2.1.1. Master Unit Front Panel
As shown in Figure 2.1, the front panel of the IPS-15 Master Unit includes connectors, LEDs and a manual control button.
Figure 2.1: IPS-15 Master Unit - Front Panel
Link Port: An RJ-11 port, used to connect the IPS-15 Master
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Unit to the optional Satellite Unit(s). For more information, please refer to Section 4.5.
Console Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), for
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connection to a local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4.3.
Network Port: An RJ45 Ethernet Port for connection to your
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TCP/IP network. The default IP Address is 192.168.168.168, for more information, please refer to Section 5.3.1 and Section 4.4.
ACT Indicator: Flashes to indicate activity at the Network
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Port.
PWR Indicator: Lights when Power is Applied to the
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Master Unit. Note that this LED does not indicate the On/Off status of the Master Unit's switched AC outlet.
RDY Indicator: Flashes when the IPS-15 Master Unit is
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ready to receive commands.
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Plug Indicator and Manual Control Button: An On/Off
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Indicator and Manual Control Button for the Master Unit's switched plug. To manually switch the plug "On" or "Off", press and hold the control button for one second.
Note: If desired, the Manual Control Button can also be disabled, set to control only the plug on the Master Unit, or set to control the Master Unit plus all connected Satellite Units as described in Section 5.3.1.
2.1.2. Master Unit Back Panel
The Back Panel of the IPS-15 Master Unit includes a master power switch, the switched AC outlet, a power inlet, and a circuit breaker as described below.
Figure 2.2: IPS-15 Master Unit - Back Panel
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Master Power Switch: This switch must be "On" in order for
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the IPS-15 to function. Note that this switch is not used to set the On/Off status of the switched outlets.
Switched AC Outlet: A 115 VAC outlet, that can switch up
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to 15 Amps. If more than one switched outlet is required, optional IPS-15 Satellite Units can be easily added to provide control of up to 17 outlets.
Power Inlet: A 115 VAC inlet that supplies power for the
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IPS's command functions and the switched plug.
Circuit Breaker: 115 VAC, 15 Amps.
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Section 2: Unit Description
2.2. The Optional Satellite Unit
The optional, IPS-15 Satellite Unit allows you to add switched outlets whenever you need them. Satellite Units can be switched On, Off, or rebooted in response to commands issued at the IPS-15 Master Unit.
2.2.1. Satellite Unit Front Panel
The front panel of the IPS-15 Satellite Unit includes two link ports, an address selector switch, and power indicator lights.
Figure 2.3: IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Front Panel
Link Ports: Two RJ11 jacks used to connect the Satellite
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Unit to the IPS-15 Master Unit, and/or to other IPS Satellite Units. Switching commands are sent from the Master Unit to the Satellite Unit(s) via the Link Ports.
Address Selector Switch: A four position slider switch,
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which is used to select the address for each IPS Satellite Unit. Note that the address for the Master Unit is always "1." For more information, please refer to Section 4.5.
PWR Indicator: Lights when power is applied to the
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Satellite Unit. Note that the PWR LED does not indicate the On/Off status of the Satellite Unit's switched AC outlet.
PLUG ON Indicator: Lights when the Satellite Unit's
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switched AC outlet is switched "On."
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2.2.2. Satellite Unit Back Panel
The back panel of the IPS-15 Satellite Unit includes a switched AC outlet, a power inlet, and a circuit breaker as described below.
Figure 2.4: IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Back Panel
Switched AC Outlet: A 115 VAC outlet, that can switch up
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to 15 Amps. This outlet can be switched On, Off, or rebooted in response to commands issued at the IPS-15 Master Unit.
Power Inlet: A 115 VAC inlet that supplies power for both
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command functions and the switched plug.
Circuit Breaker: 115 VAC, 15 Amps.
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3. Quick Start
This Quick Start procedure is included primarily to provide a quick demonstration of IPS capabilities. In order to take full advantage of the complete range of features provided by this unit, it is strongly recommended that you should complete the Installation and Configuration sections after completing the Quick Start procedure.
3.1. Hardware Installation
Make the following connections as described in Figure 3.1.
1. Switched AC Outlet: Connect the power cable from the switched device to the Switched AC outlet on the back panel of the IPS Master Unit.
2. Power Inlet: Connect the supplied power cable to the Power Inlet on the back panel of the IPS Master Unit. Connect the other end of the power cable to an appropriate power supply.
CAUTION: Make certain to review the safety precautions listed in Section 4.1.
3. 10BaseT (Network) Port: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface to the IPS Network Port. For more information, please refer to Section 4.4.
Note: The IPS features a 10Base-T Interface. When connecting to a 100Base-T interface, most router switches will autosense to determine if the device is 100Base-T or 10Base-T, and then configure the network interface accordingly. If your router switch does not autosense, the network interface port must be manually set to 10Base-T.
4. Network Cable: Your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface.
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Figure 3.1: Connections Diagram
5. Console Port: The IPS's serial Console port is an RS232C, DB9 connector, wired in a DTE configuration, which allows you to attach either a local terminal or an external modem to the IPS Master Unit. Note that you cannot attach both a modem and local PC simultaneously, and that the "Serial Port Mode" prompt in the General Parameters menu must be used to specifically configure the Console Port for use with either a Modem or Local PC.
a) Modem: Use a standard serial modem cable to connect
your external modem to the IPS's Modem Port. For more information, please refer to Section 4.3.2.
b) Local PC: Attach a standard null modem cable from your
PC COM port to the Console Port connector on the IPS back panel.
6. Local PC Cable: A standard null modem cable. For a description of the port interface, please refer to Appendix A.
7. Modem Cable: A standard serial modem cable. For more information, please refer to Section 4.3.2.
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Section 3: Quick Start
For Optional Satellite Units Only
Steps 8 through 13 apply only to installations that include optional IPS Satellite Units. If your installation does not include satellite units, please skip steps 8 through 13.
8. Link Port (Optional): An RJ-11 jack, which is used to link IPS Satellite units to the IPS Master Unit.
Note: The IPS-15 Master Unit and Satellite Units should not be placed more than 100 feet apart.
9. RJ-11 Cable (Optional): Use standard, straight wired, six conductor RJ-11 cable, such as WTI's AC-10, AC-15 or AC-25 cables. For a description of straight wired RJ11 cables, please refer to Appendix A.2.
10. Satellite Unit Link Ports (Optional): A pair of RJ-11 Jacks, which are used to connect the Satellite unit to the IPS Master Unit. If additional Satellite units are to be installed, the Link Port is also used to connect to the next Satellite unit in the chain.
11. Connect Switched Device to Satellite Unit (Optional): Connect the power cable from your switched device to the Switched AC Outlet on the Satellite Unit's back panel.
12. Satellite Unit Power Inlet (Optional): Use the supplied power cord to connect the Satellite unit to an appropriate power source. Make certain to observe the safety warning listed in Section 4.1.
13. RJ-11 Cable to Link Additional Satellite Units (Optional): If your installation will include more than one Satellite unit, repeat items 8 through 12 above for each of the remaining Satellite Units.
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3.2. Communicating with the IPS-15
Note that the IPS offers two different user interfaces: a Web Browser Interface and a Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the IPS via a TCP/IP network using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.) The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus, which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, dial­up modem, or local PC. Both Interfaces are discussed further in the sections that follow.
3.2.1. The Web Browser Interface
When communicating with the IPS-15 via web browser, switch functions and status screens are accessed by clicking the appropriate button(s) on the browser screen. This section briefly describes the procedure for contacting the IPS unit via Web Browser, and selecting items from the web interface menus.
Notes:
In order to use a web browser to communicate with
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the IPS-15, the IPS-15 Master Unit must be connected to your network, and the PC being used to control the IPS must have a TCP/IP network connection and a JavaScript enabled web browser.
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The IPS includes a default IP Address and Subnet Mask. This allows initial contact with the unit via network without first defining an IP address (providing you are contacting the IPS from another node on the same subnet.) When installing the IPS in a working network environment, it is recommended to define network parameters as described in Section 5.3.3.
1. Web Browser Access: Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser. Enter the IPS-15's default IP address (http://192.168.168.168) in your web browser's address bar and then press [Enter].
2. Password Prompt: When the IPS-15 is accessed via the Web Browser Interface, the Password Prompt will always be displayed. If the User Name and/or System Password have not yet been defined, click "OK" without keying in a user name or password. If the User Name and/or System Password have already been defined, key in the user name and system password and then click "OK". The IPS Plug Status Screen should be displayed as shown in Figure 3.2.
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Figure 3.2: The IPS Plug Status Screen, Web Interface
3. Test Switching Functions: When the IPS-15 is powered up, the Switched AC Outlet will be set in the ON position. To test On/Off/Reboot functions, proceed as follows:
a) Reboot Outlet: Click on the "Boot" radio button for Plug
one. Next, click the "Apply" button. The IPS will display a screen indicating that the reboot operation is in progress, then return to the Plug Status Screen. Plug 1 should now be in the "On" position.
b) Switch Outlet Off: Click the "Off" radio button for Plug
one. Next, click the "Apply" button; the IPS will display a screen indicating that the switch operation is in progress, then return to the Plug Status Screen. Note that the Status Indicator for Plug One now indicates that the plug is switched "Off."
c) Switch Outlet On: Click the "On" radio button for Plug
One. Next, click the "Apply" button, the IPS will display a screen indicating that the switch operation is in progress, then return to the Plug Status Screen. Note that the Status Indicator for Plug One now shows that the plug is switched "On."
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4. Log Out: When you have finished exploring the IPS-15's Web Interface, click on the "Log Out" button to terminate your connection to the IPS-15.
Note: When you have finished communicating with the IPS-15 unit, it is important to always log off rather than simply closing your Telnet or communications program. When you log off using either the "Log Off" button in the Web Interface, or the /X command in the Text Interface, this ensure that the IPS-15 has completely exited from command mode, and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout to elapse before allowing additional connections.
This completes the introductory overview of the IPS-15 Web Interface. If you wish to see the Text Interface, please proceed to the next section, or refer to Sections 4 and 5 for complete installation and configuration procedures.
3.2.2. The Text Interface
This section provides a brief description of the IPS-15's Text Interface. The Text Interface is a series of simple, ASCII menus, that are used to invoke commands and select configuration parameters. The Text Interface can be used when the unit is contacted via Telnet, modem or Local PC.
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Notes:
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In order to contact the IPS-15 via modem, you must connect an external modem to the IPS-15 Master Unit's Console Port and attach a phone line to the external modem. Please refer to Section 4.3.2 for further instructions regarding external modems.
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The Console Port can be connected to either a Local PC or an external modem, but not both at the same time.
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In order to access the IPS-15 Text Menus, your PC must include a communications program, such as Hyperterminal or ProComm.
Section 3: Quick Start
Internet Power Switch v1.01 Site ID: WTI Internal Test Unt v 1.01
Plug | Name | Status | Boot Delay |
-----+------------------+---------+------------+ 1 | Server_1 | ON | 5 sec | 2 | Server_2 | OFF | 5 sec | 3 | Router | ON | 5 sec | 4 | Hub | OFF | 5 sec | 5 | Modem_Bank | ON | 5 sec |
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"/H" for help. IPS>
Figure 3.3: The IPS Plug Status Screen, Text Interface
1. Access the IPS-15 Command Mode: In order to invoke commands or view status screens, you must first access the IPS-15 Command Mode.
a) Telnet Access: Start your Telnet program, then Telnet to
the IPS-15's default IP Address (192.168.168.168.) For example, on a UNIX system, the telnet command would be invoked as shown below.
$ telnet 192.168.168.168 [Enter]
If the System Password has been the IPS will display a password prompt; key in the System Password and press [Enter]. If the System Password has not been defined, the IPS Plug Status Screen (Figure 3.3) should be displayed, followed by the IPS> command prompt.
Note: If you wish to contact the IPS from a node that is not on the same subnet you can either change your PC's IP address to an address that is on the same subnet as the IPS (e.g., 192.168.168.xxx), or access the IPS command mode via modem or Console Port, and define Network Parameters as described in Section 5.3.3.
b) Modem Access: Start your communications program, and
dial the number for the external modem. The IPS Plug Status Screen (Figure 3.3) should be displayed, followed by the IPS> command prompt.
c) Console Port Access (Local PC): Start your
communication program, make certain that it is set for the PC COM port which is attached to the IPS, and then press [Enter]. The IPS Plug Status Screen (Figure 3.3) should be displayed, followed by the IPS> command prompt.
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