Western Telematic IPS-15 manual

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    IPS-15 Internet Power Switch User's Guide[...]

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    Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................. 1-1 2. Unit Description ................................ 2-1 2.1. The Master (Main) Unit ........................ 2-1 2.1.1. Master Unit Front Panel ................... 2-1 2.1.2. Master Unit Back Panel ................... 2-2 2.2. The Optional Satellite Unit .....................[...]

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    7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters ............ 7-1 7.1. Sending Parameters to a File ..................... 7-1 7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters ...................... 7-2 Appendices A. Interface Descriptions .......................... Apx-1 A.1. Console Port Interface ....................... Apx-1 A.2. Straight W ired RJ1 1 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&[...]

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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 ba[...]

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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. À Link Port: An RJ-1 1 port, used to connect the IPS-15 Master Unit to the optional Satellite Unit(s). For more information, please refer to Section [...]

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    Æ Plug Indicator and Manual Control Button: An On/Off Indicator and Manual Control Button for the Master Unit's switched plug. T o manually switch the plug "On" or "Of f", 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 [...]

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    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 addr[...]

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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 . À Switched AC Outlet: A 1 15 V AC outlet, that can switch up to 15 Amps. This outlet can be switched On, Off, or rebooted in response to commands issued at the IPS-15 Master Unit. Á [...]

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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[...]

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    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 Paramet[...]

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    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-1 1 jack, which is used to link IPS Satellite units to the IPS Master Unit. Note: The IPS-15 Master Unit and[...]

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    3.2. Communicating with the IPS-15 Note that the IPS offers two dif ferent user interfaces: a W eb Browser Interface and a T ext Interface. The W eb 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 T ext Interface consists of[...]

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    3. Test Switching Functions: When the IPS-15 is powered up, the Switched AC Outlet will be set in the ON position. T o 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 operati[...]

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    4. Log Out: When you have finished exploring the IPS-15's W eb 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 T elnet or communications program. When you log off usin[...]

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    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) T elnet Access: Start your T elnet program, then T elnet 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.[...]

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    2. T est Switching Commands: When the IPS-15 is powered up, the Switched AC Outlet will be set in the ON position. T o test On/Off/Reboot functions, proceed as follows: a) Reboot Outlet: T o initiate a boot cycle, go to the IPS> command prompt, type /BOOT 1 and press [Enter] . Power to the Switched AC Outlet will be switched OFF . After the Boot[...]

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    4. Installation This section provides further details regarding the connections that are made in the process of installing the IPS-15. For a brief description of the overall installation procedure, and a connections diagram, please refer to Section 3. 4.1. Power Supply Connection Use the supplied power cord to connect the IPS-15 Master Unit to an a[...]

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    4.3. Console Port Connection The Console Port is a male, RS232C DB9 connector , wired in a DTE configuration similar to an A T computer . The Console 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 Console Port interface. 4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC When connecting the [...]

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    4.5. Connecting Optional IPS Satellite Units If desired, up to 16 optional IPS Satellite Units can be connected to each IPS Master Unit. Satellite units are connected in a "chain", with the Master unit being the first "link" in the chain as shown in Figure 4.4. T o connect IPS Satellite Units, proceed as follows: 1. Linking: Use[...]

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    c) When addresses are assigned to a series of IPS Satellite Units, all satellites that share a specific address (for example "2"), are considered to be part of the same "Zone." For example, if your application includes three satellite units whose Address Selector Switches are set at "2", then those three Satellite unit[...]

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    5. Configuration 5.1. System Mode and User Mode In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the IPS features two operating modes; System Mode and User Mode. · System Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus, switching functions and status screens. The System Mode Status Screens show On/Off conditions for all switched outlets,[...]

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    5.2. Communicating with the IPS In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the user must first connect to the IPS and access the command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the IPS-15 offers two separate command interfaces: the W eb Browser Interface, and the T ext Interface. In addition, the IPS also offers three dif ferent methods f[...]

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    3. Password Prompt: The IPS will display a prompt, which asks for your name and password. a) User Name: If you have not previously defined a user name, then this field should be left blank. A user name is only required when one has been defined via the General Parameters menu. b) Password: Key in your System Password or User Password and then click[...]

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    c) V ia Network: The IPS-15 includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet. When the IPS is installed in a working network environment, it is recommended that you redefine the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as described in Section 5.3.3. i. T elnet to the [...]

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    5.3. Configuration Menus As described in the sections that follow , configuration parameters for the IPS can be selected via the W eb Browser Interface or T ext Interface. Although the W eb Browser and T ext Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces allow access to essentially the same set of parameters, and par[...]

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    The General Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be defined. Please note that, except where indicated, all parameters are available via both the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface. · System Password: The IPS will display a password prompt when you attempt to access the command mode. When the System Password is entered at [...]

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    · User Name: (Optional) The User Name allows you to set up an additional layer of security for web access to the command mode by requiring that users correctly enter a name in addition to a password. Note that the User Name is only required when the unit is accessed via the W eb Interface. (16 Characters, Default = undefined.) · Site ID: Defines [...]

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    · Command Echo: Enables/Disables command echo. When enabled, ASCII commands sent via the T ext Interface to the IPS will be echoed back, allowing keystrokes to be displayed. Note that this feature applies primarily to the text interface, and has no visible effect on the W eb Browser Interface. (Default = On.) · Inactivity Timeout: Determines how [...]

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    5.3.2. Plug Parameters Menus The Plug Parameters Menus are used to define names and boot delay times for each of the IPS's five "Zones". Plug 1 (Zone 1) always refers to the Switched Outlet on the IPS Master Unit, and Plugs 2 through 5 (Zones 2 to 5) refer to Satellite Units. The Zone number for each Satellite is set using the select[...]

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    Please note that the major difference between the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface in this case, is that the W eb Interface allows you to select parameters for all five plugs/zones from a single menu, where as the T ext Interface includes a separate menu for each plug/zone. The Plug Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be de[...]

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    · Gateway Address: Defines the Gateway Address for the IPS unit. (Default = undefined.) · Send MSS: Defines the Maximum Segment Size that will be sent by the IPS-15. (Default = 536.) · IP Security: Please refer to Section 5.3.3.1 for a detailed description of the IP Security feature. · MAC Address: Displays the unit's MAC Address. Please n[...]

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    5.3.3.1. IP Security Feature The IP Security feature can be used to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing a connection with the IPS-15. In the default state, the IPS accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts. T o configure the IP Security feature, proceed as follows: 1. Access the IP Security Menu: a) W eb Browser Interface: The[...]

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    Example 3: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192, deny access to 192.1.1.5. Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: Deny Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255 Mask #2 Action: Permit Security Mask #3: 192.1.1.5 Mask #3 Action: Deny Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses. Mask 2 then grants access to all addresses[...]

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    The T elnet Parameters Menus allow the following parameters to be defined. Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface. · Service: Enables/Disables T elnet communication with the IPS unit. When this item is set to the "Off" condition, user's will not be able to co[...]

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    W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, and then click the W eb Server Parameters button. The W eb Server Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.12. T ext Interface: T ype /W and press [Enter] . The W eb Server Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.13. The W eb S[...]

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    5.4. Save Configuration Parameters The IPS-15 offers two methods for saving parameters; Saving to Flash Memory , and Saving to an ASCII File. Saving parameters to flash memory ensures that your user-defined configuration will remain intact if power to the IPS Master Unit is temporarily interrupted. After the configuration menus have been used to ch[...]

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    6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, "Configuration", the IPS-15 offers two separate command interfaces; the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface. Note that Both interfaces of fer essentially the same command options and features, and that parameters defined via the W eb Interface will also apply when communicating via the T [...]

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    6.2. Operation via the Web Browser Interface When using the W eb Browser Interface, all switching commands are invoked via the Plug Status Screen, which also displays the status of the switched outlet on the IPS Master Unit, as well as the status of outlets on any connected IPS Satellite Units. 6.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface [...]

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    T o invoke On/Of f/Boot commands or view plug status via the W eb Browser Interface, proceed as follows: 1. Access the IPS-15 Command Mode as described in Section 5.2.1. 2. When the Plug Status Screen (Figure 6.1) appears, note that the screen includes a status field and On/Off/Boot controls for every satellite unit that was connected at the time t[...]

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    6.3. Operation via the Text Interface When using the T ext Interface, all switching functions are performed by invoking simple, ASCII commands. ASCII commands are also used to display status screens and to log out of command mode. The T ext Interface also includes a Help Menu, which summarizes all available IPS-15 commands. T o display the T ext In[...]

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    T o Switch Plugs, or initiate a Boot Cycle, proceed as follows: 1. Switch Plug(s) On: T o power-on a plug, type /ON n and press [Enter] . Where " n " is the number or name of the desired plug or "zone." For example: /ON 1 or /ON ROUTER 2. Switch Plug(s) Off: T o power-of f a plug, type /OFF n and press [Enter] . Where " n &[...]

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    6.3.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface As described below , Boot/On/Off commands can be applied to only the switched outlet on the IPS Master Unit, or to an assortment of plugs on the Master Unit and linked Satellite Units. Note: When commands are applied to several plugs, the IPS will delay for approximately one (1) second betw[...]

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    6.5. The Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the IPS to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the IPS to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention. When the Automated Mode is[...]

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    2. Status Screen Suppr essed: The status screens will not be automatically displayed after commands are successfully executed. Note however , that the /S command can still be invoked to display the status screen if needed. 3. "Sure?" Pr ompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation. 4. Error Messages S[...]

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    7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the IPS has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC. Later , if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manua[...]

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    7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send saved parameters to the IPS. Note: Parameters that have been saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the T ext Interface. This procedure cannot be performed via the W eb Browser Interface. 1. Start your communications program and access the IPS co[...]

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    A. Interface Descriptions A.1. Console Port Interface A.2. Straight Wired RJ11 Cables Figur e A.1: Console Port Interface Figur e A.2: Straight W ir ed RJ1 1 Cables[...]

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    B. Specifications Power Input / Output ; Model IPS-1 15M (1 15 V AC) AC Input: 15 Amps Max V oltage: 1 0 5-1 2 0V A C6 0H z Connector: IEC-320 Inlet, Line Cord Supplied AC Output: One (1) - Expandable to 5 Connector: NEMA 5-15 Outlet Load: 15 Amps T otal Console / Modem Port Interface: Connector: DB9M, RS232C, DTE Coding: Serial ASCII, 8 Bits, No P[...]

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    C. Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT , Monday through Friday . When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from[...]

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    Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and W estern T elematic are trademarks of W estern T elematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of W estern T elematic, Inc.. Such information and descriptions may not[...]

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    Index A B C D E F G H I J L M[...]

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