Western Telematic IPS-800-D20, IPS-800E-D20, IPS-1600-D20, IPS-1600E-D20 manual

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    WTI Part No.: 13614 Rev . A IPS-800/1600-D20 Series Internet Power Switches Models: IPS-800-D20 IPS-800E-D20 IPS-1600-D20 IPS-1600E-D20 User ’s Guide[...]

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    i Warnings and Cautions: INST ALL ATION 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 t[...]

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    ii IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide FCC Part 15 R egulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, [...]

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    i T able of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 3. Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    ii IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide Appendices: A. Interface Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1 A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1 B. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    1-1 1. Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The IPS-800/1600-D20 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, a[...]

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    1-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide IPS-800-D20, IPS -800E-D20, IPS -1600-D20 and IPS-1600E-D20 Units This User ’ s Guide discusses the IPS-800-D20, IPS-800E-D20, IPS-1600-D20 and IPS-1600E-D20 Internet Power Switches. Throughout this User’ s Guide, all four units are referred to as the "IPS". The input voltages, maximum lo[...]

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    2-1 2. Unit Description As shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2, the IPS back panel includes connectors, LEDs and manual controls described below: 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 Figur e 2.1: IPS-800-D20 Back Panel (120 V AC Model Shown) ➀ Bus "A" Power Inlet and Cir cuit Bre[...]

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    2-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide ➂ Bus "A" Switched Outlets and Indicator Lights: AC Outlets that can be switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. • IPS-800-D20: Four (4) NEMA 5-15R Outlets with indicator lights. 20 Amps total load per circuit; 15 Amps load per outlet. • IPS-800E-D20: Four (4) IEC320-C[...]

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    3-1 3. Quick Start This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the IPS-800-D20, IPS-800E-D20, IPS-1600-D20 or IPS-1600E-D20 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 desc[...]

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    3-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 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 Cons[...]

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    3-3 Quick Start Figur e 3.1: Plug Status Screen - W eb Br owser Interface (Model IPS-800-D20 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 | ([...]

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    3-4 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide iii. V ia Modem: Use your communications program to dial the number for the phone line which is connected to your external modem. The Plug Status Screen should be displayed as shown in Figure 3.2. Note that in order to communicate with the unit via modem, you must first access the command mode via Net[...]

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    4-1 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: • Befor e attempting to install this unit, please review th[...]

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    4-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 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. T [...]

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    4-3 Installation 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. Appe[...]

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    5-1 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 ou[...]

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    5-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 5.2. Communicating with the IPS In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the IPS and access command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the IPS offers two separate command interfaces: the W eb Browser Interface, and the T ext Interface. The IPS also offers th[...]

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    5-3 Confi guration 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 Plug [...]

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    5-4 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide c) Via Network: The IPS 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 to redefine the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as describe[...]

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    5-5 Confi guration 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 o[...]

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    5-6 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus The General Parameters Menus allow you to select parameters such as the System Password, User Name, Site I.D. and other options. • W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "General Parameters"[...]

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    5-7 Confi guration • User Name: (Optional) The User Name allows you to set up an additional layer of security for web access to 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 Browser Interface. (Four to 16 Characters, Default =[...]

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    5-8 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide • Inactivity Timeout: Determines how long the IPS will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity . When the T imeout Period elapses, the user will be disconnected from the IPS command mode. (Default = 2 Minutes.) • Command Confirmation: When enabled, the IPS will display a confirm[...]

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    5-9 Confi guration 5.3.2. The Serial Parameters Menu The Serial Parameters Menus are used to configure the IPS's serial COM Port, and allow you to select parameters such as the Baud Rate, Parity and Modem Initialization String. T o access the Serial Parameters Menu, proceed as follows: • W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" [...]

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    5-10 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide As shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus allow you to define the following parameters: • Baud Rate: Baud Rate for the IPS COM Port. (Default = 9600 bps.) Note: When this setting is changed, the new baud rate will not be applied until the user exits and then re-enters comma[...]

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    5-11 Confi guration 5.3.3. Plug Parameters Menus The Plug Parameters Menus are used to define Plug Names, Plug Passwords, boot/sequence delay times and Power Up Default values for each of the IPS’ s Switched AC Outlets. • W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, then click the "Plug P[...]

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    5-12 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide The Plug Parameters Menu allows you to define the following parameters: • Plug Name: (Up to 16 Characters, Default = undefined.) Note: Plug Names cannot begin with a number , dash ( - ), underscore character ( _ ), forward slash character ( / ) or backslash ( ) character , and cannot include non[...]

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    5-13 Confi guration 5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot operations as opposed to simple On/Off operations as described below: 1. Reboot Cycles: a) Single Plug: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the plug will remain Off before it is switched back On again. b) Severa[...]

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    5-14 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide Figur e 5.9: Network Parameters Menu - W eb Browser Interface NETWORK PARAMETERS: 1. IP Address: 192.168.168.168 2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Gateway Address: (undefined) 4. Send MSS: 536 5. IP Security MAC Address: 00-09-9b-00-a0-32 Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figur e 5.10: Ne[...]

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    5-15 Confi guration 5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus The Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other network parameters. • W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" button. The Network Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown i[...]

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    5-16 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 5.3.4.1. IP Security Feature The IP Security feature can be used to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from establishing a connection with the IPS. 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[...]

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    5-17 Confi guration Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: Deny Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Mask #2 Action: Permit Since 255 is a wild card, Mask #1 blocks all IP Addresses. Mask #2 then specifically grants access to 192.1.1.5 only . Example 2: Allow access only by addresses that be[...]

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    5-18 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 5.3.5. The T elnet Parameters Menus The T elnet Parameters Menus are used to enable/disable T elnet access to the IPS command mode and select the TCP port for T elnet connections. • W eb Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, and then click the &quo[...]

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    5-19 Confi guration Figur e 5.14: W eb Server Parameters Menu - W eb Browser Interface WEB SERVER: 1. Service: On 2. Server Port #: 80 Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figur e 5.15: W eb Server Parameters Menu - T ext Interface 5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus The W eb Server Parameters Menus are used to configure the internal web[...]

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    5-20 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 5.4. Save Configuration Parameters The IPS offers two methods for saving parameters; Saving to Memory , and Saving to an ASCII File. Saving parameters to memory ensures that your user-defined configuration will remain intact if power to the IPS is temporarily interrupted. After the configuration me[...]

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    6-1 6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, the IPS offers two separate command interfaces; the W eb Browser Interface and the T ext Interface. Note that Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and that parameters defined via the W eb Interface will also apply when communicating via the T ext Interface (and vice ve[...]

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    6-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 3. Switching Plugs On: Click the "On" radio button next to the desired plug(s), then click "Apply". T o switch all Plugs On, click the "On" radio button in the "All Plugs" row , then Click "Apply ." 4. Switching Plugs Off: Click the "Off" radi[...]

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    6-3 Operation 6.2. Operation via the T ext 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 includes a Help Menu, which summarizes all available IPS commands. T o display the T[...]

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    6-4 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - T ext Interface These commands can be used to switch or reboot the IPS’ s switched plugs, and can also be used to set plugs to the user-defined Power -Up Default values. Plugs may be specified by name or number . Notes: • W ait for the "IPS>" pr[...]

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    6-5 Operation 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. For example: /ON 1 or /ON ROUTER 2. Switch Plug(s) Off: T o power-off a plug, type /OFF n and press [Enter] . Where " n " is[...]

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    6-6 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - T ext Interface As described below , switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Outlet, or to an assortment of outlets. Note: When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/ Sequence Delay times will be applied as described[...]

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    6-7 Operation 6.4. 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 Automat[...]

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    6-8 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 3. "Sure?" Pr ompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation. 4. Error Messages Suppressed: If the [Enter] key is pressed without entering a command, the IPS will not respond with the "Invalid Command" message. Note however , that an error messag[...]

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    7-1 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[...]

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    7-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 7.2. Restoring Saved P arameters This Section describes the procedure for using your communications program to send saved parameters to the IPS. Note: Parameters 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. S[...]

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    8-1 8. Upgrading the IPS Firmware When new , improved versions of the IPS firmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be installed via the Console Port or Network Port. Notes: • The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the T ext Interface. • All other network ports wil[...]

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    8-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide 4. Set your communication program for ASCII Mode, then use the program’ s “Send File” function to transfer the upgrade file to the IPS. Select ASCII format, then specify the filename and directory location where the firmware upgrade file resides. 5. If the upload is successful, the IPS will l[...]

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    Apx-1 A . Interface Description A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface Figur e A.1: COM Port Interface[...]

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    Apx-2 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide B. Specifications Power Input / Output: Models IPS-800-D20 & IPS-1600-D20 (120 V AC) • AC Input: T wo Separate Circuits; 20 Amps Max. per Circuit ▪ V oltage: 100 - 120 V AC 50/60 Hz ▪ Connectors: T wo (2) IEC320-C20 Inlets • AC Outputs: ▪ Connectors: NEMA 5-15R Outlets. (IPS-800-D20 has[...]

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    Apx-3 Appendices 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 Authoriz[...]

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    Apx-4 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide T rademark 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 elemati[...]

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    Index -1 Inde x # 100Base-T 4-3 10Base-T 4-3 A Activity Indicator 2-2 Automated Mode 5-8, 6-7 to 6-8 B Baud Rate 5-10 Boot/Sequence Delay 5-12 to 5-13 Bus A 2-1 Bus B 2-1 C Cable Keepers 4-1 Circuit Breaker 2-1 Co-Location Features 5-12 Command Confirmation 5-8, 6-8 Command Echo 5-7 Command Mode Access 5-2 to 5-4 Logging Out 6-6 Command Prompt 5-8[...]

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    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User ’ s Guide Index -2 O ON Indicator 2-2 Operation 6-1 to 6-8 W eb Browser Interface 6-1 to 6-2 P Parity 5-10 Passwords 5-4, 6-7 Plug 5-1, 5-12 System 5-1, 5-6 User 5-1, 5-12 Password Prompt 5-3 Permit 5-16 Plug Indicators 2-2 Plug Name 5-12 Plug Password 5-12 Plug Status Screen 6-7 T ext Interface 6- 3 W eb Browser In[...]

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