Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto IPS-1600 del fabbricante Western Telematic
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WTI Part No.: 13506 Rev . A IPS-800/1600 Series Internet Power Switches Models: IPS-800 IPS-800-CE IPS-1600 IPS-1600-CE User ’s Guide Model IPS-1600 Model IPS-800.
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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.
ii IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
iii T able of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide Appendices A. Interface Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1 A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 1. Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot.
1-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide IPS-800, IPS -1600, IPS -800-CE and IPS-1600-CE Units This User ’ s Guide discusses the IPS-800, IPS-1600, IPS-800-CE and IPS-1600-CE Internet Power Switches. Throughout this User’ s Guide, all four units are referred to as "IPS".
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: Figur e 2.
2-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide ➂ Bus "A" Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: AC Outlets that can be switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. • IPS-800: Four 100-120 V AC, NEMA 5-15 Outlets with indicator lights.
3-1 3. Quick Start This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the IPS-800, IPS-1600, IPS-800-CE and IPS-1600-CE hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation.
3-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
3-3 Quick Start 1. Access the Command Mode: This procedure dif fers slightly , depending on whether you’re contacting the IPS via the W eb Browser Interface or T ext Interface. a) W eb Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled W eb Browser . Enter the IPS’ s default IP address (192.
3-4 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide b) T ext Interface: i. V ia T elnet: T elnet to the IPS’ s default IP address (192.168.168.168). The Plug Status Screen (Figure 3.2) should be displayed. ii. V ia Local PC: Start your communications program (e.
3-5 Quick Start 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 T elnet or communications program.
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4-1 4. Installation This Section provides further details regarding installation of the IPS unit. 4.1. Power Supply Connection Use the supplied power cords to connect the IPS unit to an appropriate power supply . Note that the IPS’ s Master Power Switch must be "On" in order for the unit to operate.
4-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide 4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets Connect the power cord from your switched device to a switched AC Outlet on the IPS unit. Note that when power is applied to the IPS, the Switched AC Outlets will be switched "ON".
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.
5-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
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.
5-4 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
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.
5-6 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
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.
5-8 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide • Inactivity T imeout: Determines how long the IPS will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity . When the Timeout Period elapses, the user will be disconnected from the IPS command mode.
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.
5-10 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
5-11 Confi guration 5.3.3. Plug Parameters Menus The Plug Parameters Menus are used to define Plug Names, Plug Passwords and boot / sequence delay times 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 Parameters" button.
5-12 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide The Plug Parameters Menu allows you to define the following parameters: • Plug Name: Assigns a name to the plug.
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.
5-14 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide 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.
5-15 Confi guration Notes: • Although the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface both allow configuration of the same network parameters, note that for the T ext Interface, the IP Security feature is configured via a separate submenu. For more information on IP Security , please refer to Section 5.
5-16 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
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.
5-18 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
5-19 Confi guration Figur e 5.14: W eb Server Parameters Menu - W eb Br owser Interface WEB SERVER: 1. Service: On 2. Server Port #: 80 Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit .
5-20 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
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 com.
6-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide 3. Switching Plugs On: T o switch one or more plugs On, click the "On" radio button next to the desired plug(s), then click "Apply". a) T o switch all Plugs On, click the "On" radio button in the "All Plugs" row , then Click "Apply .
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.
6-4 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide 6.2.2. Boot/On/Off Commands - T ext Interface These commands can Boot or toggle the IPS’ s switched plugs. Plugs may be specified by name or number . Notes: • W ait for the "IPS>" prompt to appear before entering commands.
6-5 Operation 2. Switch Plug(s) Off: T o power-off a plug, type /OFF n and press [Enter] . Where " n " is the number or name of the desired plug. Note that the " /OFF " command can also be entered as " /OF ". For example: /OFF 2 or /OF ROUTER 3.
6-6 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide 6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode When you have finished communicating with the IPS, it is important to always disconnect using either the "Log Out" button (W eb Browser Interface) or /X command (T ext Interface), rather than simply closing your browser window or communications program.
6-7 Operation T o enable/disable Automated Mode, access the General Parameters menu (see Section 5.3.1,) then set the "Automated Mode" option to "On".
6-8 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide 6.5. Manual Operation In addition to the command driven functions available via the W eb Browser Interface and T ext Interface, the IPS’ s switched plugs can also be toggled On and Off manually .
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.
7-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
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.
8-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
Apx-1 A . Interface Description A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface Figur e A.1: COM Port Interface.
Apx-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User ’ s Guide B. Specifications Power Input / Output: Models IPS-800 & IPS-1600 (120 V AC) • AC Input: T wo Separate Circuits; 15 Amps Max.
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.
Apx-4 IPS-800/IPS-1600 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.
Index -1 Inde x # 100Base-T 4-2 10Base-T 4-2 A Activity Indicator 2-2 Automated Mode 5-8, 6-6 to 6-7 B Baud Rate 5-10 Boot/Sequence Delay 5-12 to 5-13 Bus A and B 2-1 C Cable Keepers 4-1 Circuit Break.
IPS-4 Internet Power Switch; User ’ s Guide Index -2 Plug Indicators 2-2 Plug Name 5-12 Plug Parameters 5-11 Plug Password 5-12 Plug Status Screen 6-7 T ext Interface 6- 3 W eb Browser Interface 6- .
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