Page 3 - Table of Contents
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 P...
Page 4 - List of Figures
7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 7.1. Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 AppendicesA. Interface Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - . I n t r o d u c t i o n; Intelligent Power Control
1 . I n t r o d u c t i o n 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 add...
Page 6 - COURIER FONT
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. Reliabil...
Page 7 - . U n i t D e s c r i p t i o n; M a s t e r U n i t F r o n t P a n e l
2 . U n i t D e s c r i p t i o n 2 . 1 . T h e M a s t e r ( M a i n ) U n i t 2 . 1 . 1 . M a s t e r U n i t F r o n t P a n e l 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-11 port, used to connect the...
Page 8 - Plug Indicator and Manual Control Button:; M a s t e r U n i t B a c k P a n e l
Æ Plug Indicator and Manual Control Button: An On/Off 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...
Page 9 - . 2 . T h e O p t i o n a l S a t e l l i t e U n i t; S a t e l l i t e U n i t F r o n t P a n e l; Address Selector Switch:
2 . 2 . T h e O p t i o n a l S a t e l l i t e U n i t 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 . S a t e l l i t e U n i t ...
Page 10 - S a t e l l i t e U n i t B a c k P a n e l
2 . 2 . 2 . S a t e l l i t e U n i t B a c k P a n e l 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 115 VAC outlet, that can switch up to 15 Amps. This outlet can be switched On, Off, or r...
Page 11 - . Q u i c k S t a r t; . 1 . H a r d w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n; Make certain to review the safety
3 . Q u i c k S t a r t 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 Configurati...
Page 13 - For Optional Satellite Units Only
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 ...
Page 14 - T h e W e b B r o w s e r I n t e r f a c e
3 . 2 . C o m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e I P S - 1 5 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 Int...
Page 15 - Test Switching Functions:
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...
Page 16 - T h e T e x t I n t e r f a c e
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 comm...
Page 18 - Test Switching Commands:
2. Test Switching Commands: 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: To initiate a boot cycle, go to the IPS> command prompt, type /BOOT 1 and press [Enter] . Power to the Switched A...
Page 19 - . I n s t a l l a t i o n; . 1 . P o w e r S u p p l y C o n n e c t i o n
4 . I n s t a l l a t i o n 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 . P o w e r S u p p l y C o n ...
Page 20 - . 3 . C o n s o l e P o r t C o n n e c t i o n; C o n n e c t i n g a L o c a l P C; . 4 . C o n n e c t i n g t h e N e t w o r k C a b l e
4 . 3 . C o n s o l e P o r t C o n n e c t i o n The Console Port is a male, RS232C DB9 connector, wired in a DTE configuration similar to an AT 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 Conso...
Page 23 - . C o n f i g u r a t i o n; . 1 . S y s t e m M o d e a n d U s e r M o d e
5 . C o n f i g u r a t i o n 5 . 1 . S y s t e m M o d e a n d U s e r M o d e 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...
Page 24 - . 2 . C o m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e I P S; A c c e s s i n g t h e W e b B r o w s e r I n t e r f a c e
5 . 2 . C o m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e I P S 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 Web Browser Interface, and the Text ...
Page 25 - A c c e s s i n g t h e T e x t I n t e r f a c e
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 you...
Page 27 - . 3 . C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u s; T h e G e n e r a l P a r a m e t e r s M e n u s; Web Browser Interface:
5 . 3 . C o n f i g u r a t i o n M e n u s As described in the sections that follow, configuration parameters for the IPS can be selected via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface. Although the Web Browser and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces...
Page 29 - Modem Initialization String:
· 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 Web Interface. (16 Charac...
Page 31 - P l u g P a r a m e t e r s M e n u s
5 . 3 . 2 . P l u g P a r a m e t e r s M e n u s 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 U...
Page 32 - N e t w o r k P a r a m e t e r s M e n u s
Please note that the major difference between the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface in this case, is that the Web Interface allows you to select parameters for all five plugs/zones from a single menu, where as the Text Interface includes a separate menu for each plug/zone. The Plug Parameters...
Page 35 - T h e T e l n e t P a r a m e t e r s M e n u s
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 add...
Page 36 - W e b S e r v e r P a r a m e t e r s M e n u s
The Telnet Parameters Menus allow the following parameters to be defined. Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface. · Service: Enables/Disables Telnet communication with the IPS unit. When this item is set to the "Off" co...
Page 38 - . 4 . S a v e C o n f i g u r a t i o n P a r a m e t e r s
5 . 4 . S a v e C o n f i g u r a t i o n P a r a m e t e r s 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...
Page 39 - . O p e r a t i o n; . 1 . P l u g N u m b e r s a n d P l u g Z o n e s
6 . O p e r a t i o n As discussed in Section 5, "Configuration", the IPS-15 offers two separate command interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Note that Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and that parameters defined via the Web In...
Page 42 - . 3 . O p e r a t i o n v i a t h e T e x t I n t e r f a c e; T h e P l u g S t a t u s S c r e e n - T e x t I n t e r f a c e
6 . 3 . O p e r a t i o n v i a t h e T e x t I n t e r f a c e When using the Text 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 Text Interface also includes a Help Menu...
Page 43 - Suppress Command Confirmation Prompt:
To Switch Plugs, or initiate a Boot Cycle, proceed as follows: 1. Switch Plug(s) On: To 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: To power-off a plug, type /...
Page 44 - . 4 . L o g g i n g O u t o f C o m m a n d M o d e
6 . 3 . 3 . A p p l y i n g C o m m a n d s t o S e v e r a l P l u g s -T e x t I n t e r f a c e 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 comman...
Page 45 - All Password Security Suppressed:
6 . 5 . T h e A u t o m a t e d M o d e 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 switchin...
Page 47 - . 1 . S e n d i n g P a r a m e t e r s t o a F i l e
7 . S a v i n g a n d R e s t o r i n g C o n f i g u r a t i o n P a r a m e t e r s 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 para...
Page 48 - . 2 . R e s t o r i n g S a v e d P a r a m e t e r s
7 . 2 . R e s t o r i n g S a v e d P a r a m e t e r s 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 Text Interface. This procedure cannot be performed via the Web Brows...
Page 49 - A . I n t e r f a c e D e s c r i p t i o n s; C o n s o l e P o r t I n t e r f a c e
A . I n t e r f a c e D e s c r i p t i o n s A . 1 . C o n s o l e P o r t I n t e r f a c e A . 2 . S t r a i g h t W i r e d R J 1 1 C a b l e s Apx-1 Figure A.1: Console Port Interface Figure A.2: Straight Wired RJ11 Cables
Page 50 - B . S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; Ordering Information:
B . S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Power Input / Output ; Model IPS-115M (115 VAC) AC Input: 15 Amps Max Voltage: 105 - 120 VAC 60 Hz Connector: IEC-320 Inlet, Line Cord Supplied AC Output: One (1) - Expandable to 5 Connector: NEMA 5-15 Outlet Load: 15 Amps Total Console / Modem Port Interface: Connect...
Page 51 - C . C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e
C . C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e 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 repai...
Page 52 - T r a d e m a r k a n d C o p y r i g h t I n f o r m a t i o n
T r a d e m a r k a n d C o p y r i g h t I n f o r m a t i o n WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the proper...
Page 53 - Index
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