Western Telematic IPS-800CE-D16, IPS-1600CE-D16 User Manual

WTI Part No.: 13619

Rev. A

IPS-800CE-D16 &

IPS-1600CE-D16

Internet Power Switches

User’s Guide

Warnings and Cautions:

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SECURE RACKING

If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require
further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered.

1. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such
that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum
temperature for the equipment in this environment is 45°C. Consideration should be given to
the maximum rated ambient.

2. Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not achieved due to
uneven loading.

INPUT SUPPLY

Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an
effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

GROUNDING

Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained. Particular attention should be given
to supply connections when connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the
branch circuit.

No Serviceable Parts Inside; Authorized Service Personnel Only

Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal components must be serviced by
authorized personnel only.

• Shock Hazard - Do Not Enter

Disconnect Power

If any of the following events are noted, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and
contact qualified service personnel:

1. If the power cord becomes frayed or damaged.

2. If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water.

Two Power Supply Cables

Note that this unit features two separate power circuits, that require a power supply cable for each
circuit. Before attempting to service or remove this unit, please make certain that both power

cables are disconnected.

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EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance

The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European
Community Directives:

• Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member
States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;

and

• Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage
limits;

and

• Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March on radio equipment and telecommunications
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Unit Description

3. Quick Start

3.1. Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.1. Apply Power to the IPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.2. Connect your PC to the IPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2. Communicating with the IPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4. Installation

4.1. Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.1. Installing the Cable Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3. Serial COM / RS232 Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.4. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

5. Configuration

5.1. System Mode and User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2. Communicating with the IPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.3. Configuration Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

5.3.2. The Serial Parameters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

5.3.3. Plug Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

5.3.3.1. Plug Passwords and Co-Location Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.3.4.1. IP Security Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.3.5. The Telnet Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

5.4. Save Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

6. Operation

6.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1.1. The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2. Operation via the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6.4. The Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

6.5. Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters

7.1. Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

8. Upgrading the IPS Firmware

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Appendices:

A. Interface Description

A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1

B. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Customer Service

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List of Figures

2.1. IPS-800CE-D16 Back Panel (8-Plug Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2. IPS-1600CE-D16 Back Panel (16-Plug Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model IPS-800CE-D16 Shown) . . . . . . .

3.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Model IPS-800CE-D16 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1. IPS-800 Series Cable Keeper Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (IPS-800CE-D16 Shown)

5.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (IPS-800CE-D16 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3. General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4. General Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.5. Serial Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

5.6. Serial Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.7. Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

5.8. Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.9. Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.10. Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.11. IP Security Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.12. Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.13. Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface

5.14. Web Server Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.15. Web Server Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1. Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface (IPS-800CE-D16 Shown)

6.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (IPS-800CE-D16 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3. The IPS Help Screen - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1. COM Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(Plug 1 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

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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-800CE-D16 and
IPS-1600CE-D16 Series Internet Power Switches give you the ability to
perform this function from anywhere, just point your browser to the IPS’s IP
address, enter the secure password, and you’re just a click away from remote
power On, Off or Reboot!

16 Amp Power Control

The IPS-800CE-D16 and IPS-1600CE-D16 Internet Power Switches provide
plenty of power for rack mount applications; two separate 16 Amp power
circuits provide a total of 32 Amps per IPS unit.

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.

Security Features and Co-Location Features

To ensure security, web browser access requires the user to enter an assigned
user name and password. 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
access to assigned plugs and cannot be used to change unit configuration.

In addition to password security features, the IPS also includes an address
specific IP security mask, which can be employed to prevent unauthorized
network access to the IPS command mode.

Easy to Configure, Easy to Use

The IPS can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally via the IPS
COM 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.

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IPS-800CE-D16 and IPS-1600CE-D16 Units

This User’s Guide discusses both the IPS-800CE-D16 and IPS-1600CE­D16 Internet Power Switches. Throughout this User’s Guide, both units are
referred to as the "IPS". The input voltages, maximum loads and the number
of output plugs per unit are summarized in the table below. All other features
function identically except where noted.

Model
Number

IPS-800CE-D16 8 100 to

IPS-1600CE-D16 16 100 to

Total

Outlets

Input

Voltage

240 VAC

240 VAC

Max. Load

per Outlet

10 Amps 16 Amps 32 Amps

10 Amps 16 Amps 32 Amps

Max. Load

per Bus

Max. Load

per Unit

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 4.

[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

BUS

A

B

A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8

MAIN POWER

COM

10BaseT

ACT

RDY

ON

DEF

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

BUS

A

BUS

B

A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8

B-9 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16

MAIN POWER

COM

10BaseT

ACTRDYONDEF

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

As shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2, the IPS back panel includes connectors,
LEDs and manual controls described below:

Figure 2.1: IPS-800CE-D16 Back Panel (8-Plug Unit)

Figure 2.2: IPS-1600CE-D16 Back Panel (16-Plug Unit)

Bus "A" Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet

➀

and a 16 Amp Circuit Breaker which supply power to the Circuit "A"
outlets. Also includes cable keeper (not shown.)

Bus "B" Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet

➁

and 16 Amp Circuit Breaker which supply power to the Circuit "B"
outlets. Also includes cable keeper (not shown.)

Bus "A" Switched Outlets and Indicator Lights: AC Outlets that can

➂

be switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands.

• IPS-800CE-D16: Four (4) IEC320-C13 Outlets with indicator lights.
16 Amps total load per circuit; 10 Amps load per outlet.

• IPS-1600CE-D16: Eight (8) IEC320-C13 Outlets with indicator
lights. 16 Amps total load per circuit; 10 Amps load per outlet.

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Bus "B" Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: AC Outlets that can be

➃

switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. Includes
same components listed in item 3 above.

Default Button: This button can be used to either reset the unit to default

➄

parameters or manually toggle all plugs On or Off:

• Default Parameters: With the Main Power switch set in the Off
position, press and hold the Default Button, then set the Main Power
switch in the On position and release the Default Button. All menu
defined parameters will be reset to default values.

• Manual Plug Toggle: Press the Default Button and hold it down for
three seconds. All IPS power outlets will be toggled On or Off.

Note: If desired, the Default Button’s manual plug control
capabilities can also be disabled as described in Section 5.3.1.

Unit Status Indicators: Two LED Indicators which function as follows:

➅

• ON: Lights when power is applied to the IPS Unit.

• RDY: Flashes continuously when the IPS is ready to recieve
commands.

Network Port and Activity Indicator: An RJ45 Ethernet Port

➆

for connection to your TCP/IP network. The default IP Address is

192.168.168.168, for more information, please refer to Section 5.3.4. The

Activity Indicator flashes to indicate activity at the Network Port.

Main Power Switch: Applies power to the IPS Unit. This switch must

➇

be "On" in order for the IPS to function. Note that this switch is not used
to set the On/Off status of the switched outlets.

COM / RS232 Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), for connection

➈

to a local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4.3. For a
description of the COM Port interface, please refer to Appendix A

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3. Quick Start

This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the
IPS-800CE-D16 (8-Plugs) and the IPS-1600CE-D16 (16-Plugs) hardware,
which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate
basic features and check for proper operation.

Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of
unit configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. For more
information, please refer to the Installation, Configuration and Operation
sections in this User's Guide.

3.1. Hardware Installation

3.1.1. Apply Power to the IPS

Refer to power rating nameplate on the IPS back panel, and then connect the
IPS unit to an appropriate power source. Both the IPS-800CE-D16 and the
IPS-1600CE-D16 should be connected to a 100 to 240 VAC power source.
Note that the IPS features two separate AC inputs; connect power cables to
the unit's Circuit "A" and Circuit "B" Power Inlets, install the cable keepers as
described in Section 4, then connect the cables to an appropriate power source.

Models IPS-800CE-D16 and IPS-1600CE-D16 will both support up to 16
Amps maximum per power circuit, for a total of 32 Amps.

Note: Each individual output plug on the IPS unit will support up to
10 Amps maximum.

Set the Main Power Switch in the ON position; the ON LED should light, and
the RDY LED should begin to flash. This indicates that the IPS is ready to
receive commands.

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3.1.2. Connect your PC to the IPS

The IPS can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with
the unit via cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP
network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued
to the IPS via either the Network Port or Console Port. Note that it is not
necessary to connect to both the Network and Console Ports, and that the
Console Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem.

• Network Port: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface
to the IPS Network port.

• Console Port: Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC
COM port to the IPS COM (RS232) Port.

• External Modem: Use a standard AT to Modem cable to connect your
external modem to the IPS COM (RS232) Port.

Note that when the IPS is shipped from the factory, RS232 Port Parameters
are set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although
the IPS allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for the purpose
of this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended that you configure your
communications program to accept these default parameters.

3.2. Communicating with the IPS

The IPS offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the
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.) The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus,
which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.

Note: The IPS features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and
a default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0). This allows initial network
access without first setting up the unit’s network parameters (providing
that you are contacting the IPS from a node on the same subnet.) When
attempting to access the IPS from a node that is not on the same subnet,
please refer to Section 5.3.4 for further configuration instructions.

1. Access the Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly, depending
on whether you’re contacting the IPS via the Web Browser Interface or
Text Interface.

a) Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web

Browser. Enter the IPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168)
in your browser address bar and then press [Enter]. A password
prompt will be displayed. Since at this point, the user name and
password have not yet been defined, you can just click OK without
keying in a user name or password. The Plug Status Screen will be
displayed as shown in Figure 1.

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Quick Start

Figure 3.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model IPS-800CE-D16 Shown)

Internet Power Switch v1.41h Site ID: (undefined)

Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default |

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+
1 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |
2 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |
3 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |
4 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |
5 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |
6 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |
7 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |
8 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON |

-----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+

“/H” for help.
IPS>

Figure 3.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Model IPS-800CE-D16 Shown)

b) Text Interface:

i. Via Telnet: Telnet to the IPS’s default IP address

(192.168.168.168). The Plug Status Screen (Figure 2) should
be displayed.

ii. Via Local PC: Start your communications program (e.g.,

Hyperterminal) and then press [Enter]. The Plug Status
Screen should be displayed as shown in Figure 2. The default
communications parameters for the Console Port are 9600 bps,
No Parity, 8 data bits, One stop bit.

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iii. Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the

number for the phone line which is connected to your external
modem. Note that in order to communicate with the unit via
modem, you must first access the command mode via Network
or Local PC, and use the Serial Parameters Menu to set the Port
Mode to "Modem."

2. Test Switching Functions: You may wish to perform the following tests
in order to make certain that the IPS is responding to commands.

a) Reboot Outlet: If you are communicating with the unit via the Web

Browser Interface, select the button in the "Boot" column for Plug 1,
and then click on "Apply." If you are operating the unit via the Text
interface, type /BOOT 1 and press [Enter]. The status indicator
for Plug 1 should go off, pause for a moment, and then go back on,
indicating that the boot cycle has been successfully completed.

b) Switch Outlet Off: From the Web Browser Interface, select the

button in the "Off" column for Plug 1, and then click "Apply." From
the Text Interface, type

/OFF 1 and press [Enter]. The status

indicator for Plug 1 should go Off, indicating that the command has
been successfully completed. Leave Plug 1 in the "Off" state, and
then proceed to the next step.

c) Switch Outlet On: From the Web Browser Interface, select the

button in the "On" column for Plug 1, and then click "Apply." From
the Text Interface, type

/ON 1 and press [Enter]. The status

indicator for Plug 1 should then go back On, indicating that the
command has been successfully completed.

3. Log Out: When you have finished communicating with the unit it is
important to always log off by issuing the appropriate IPS command,
rather than simply closing your Telnet or communications program.
When you log off using the proper IPS command, this ensures that the
unit has completely exited from command mode, and is not waiting for
the inactivity timeout to elapse before allowing additional connections.

a) Web Browser Interface: Click on the "Log Out" button.

b) Text Interface: Type /X and press [Enter].

This completes the Quick Start Guide for the IPS. Prior to placing the unit into
operation, it is recommended to refer to the IPS User’s Guide for important
information regarding advanced configuration capabilities and more detailed
operation instructions. If you have further questions regarding the IPS unit,
please contact WTI Customer Support as described in Appendix C.

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4. Installation

This Section provides further details regarding installation of the IPS unit.

4.1. Power Supply Connection

Connect the IPS unit to an appropriate power supply. Note that the IPS’s Main
Power switch must be "On" in order for the unit to operate.

CAUTIONS:

• Before attempting to install this unit, please review the warnings
and cautions listed at the front of the user's guide.

• This device should only be operated with the type of power
source indicated on the instrument nameplate. If you are not
sure of the type of power service available, please contact your
local power company.

• Reliable earthing (grounding) of this unit must be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections when
connecting to power strips, rather than directly to the branch
circuit.

4.1.1. Installing the Cable Keepers

The IPS includes cable keepers, which are designed to prevent the power
supply cables from being accidentally disconnected from the unit.

• IPS-1600CE-D16: The Sixteen-plug unit includes pre-installed cable
keepers. When attaching the power supply cables to the unit, first swing
the cable keepers out of the way, then plug the power cables securely into
the power inputs. When the cables are in place, snap the cable keepers
over each plug to secure the cables to the unit.

• IPS-800CE-D16: The cable keepers for the eight-plug unit must be
installed by the user.

1. First make certain that

disconnected from the power source.

2. Use the screws supplied with the cable keeper kit to attach the

bottom plate to the underside of the IPS unit as shown in Figure 4.1.
When properly attached, the bottom plate will protrude about one
inch beyond the edge of the IPS unit.

3. Use the screws supplied with the cable keeper kit to loosely attach

the slider plate to the bottom plate as shown in Figure 4.1. Make
certain that the slider plate moves freely, ensuring that it can be
easily moved into position once the power cables are in place.

both of the IPS's two power cables are

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IPS UNIT

POWER INLETS

BOTTOM

PLATE

SLIDER

PLATE

SCREW

RECEPTACLES

Figure 4.1: IPS-800 Series Cable Keeper Installation

4. Connect the power cables to the power inlets. Check to make sure
that both cables are firmly seated in the power inlet connectors.

5. Align the power cables with the two notches in the top of the slider
plate, and then move the slider plate forward until both cables are
held firmly in place.

6. Tighten the two screws that secure the slider plate to the bottom
plate. Check to make certain that the cables are held firmly in place
by the cable keepers.

4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets

Connect the power cord from your switched device to one of the AC Outlets on
the IPS unit. Note that when power is applied to the IPS, the AC Outlets will
be switched "ON" by default.

Note that both the IPS-1600CE-D16 and IPS-800CE-D16 feature two separate
power busses. Each bus can support a total of 16 Amps, and each individual
AC Outlet can support up to 10 Amps.

4.3. Serial COM / RS232 Port Connection

The COM Port is a male, RS232C DB9 connector, wired in a DTE
configuration. In the default state, the COM port is configured for 9600
bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. The COM Port can be connected to
either an external modem or a local PC, but not both items at the same time.
Appendix A describes the COM Port interface.

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4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC

Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to the IPS
COM (RS232 Port.) Make certain that the Serial Port Mode is set to "Console"
as described in Section 5.3.1.

4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem

When connecting directly to an external modem, use a standard AT to
Modem cable. Make certain that the modem is initialized at the same default
parameters as the IPS COM Port. Make certain that the IPS Serial Port Mode
is set to "Modem" as described in Section 5.3.1.

4.4. Connecting the Network Cable

The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP
network. Connect your 10Base-T cable to the Network Port. Note that the
IPS includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask
(255.255.255.0.) When installing the IPS in a working network environment,
it is recommended to define network parameters as described in Section 5.3.4.

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.

This completes the IPS installation instructions. Please proceed to the next
Section for instructions regarding unit configuration.

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