WTI NPS-2HD - Manuals

1 . I n t r o d u c t i o n Network equipment sometimes "locks-up", requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The NPS-2HD Heavy Duty Network Power Switch gives you the ability to perform this function from anywhere on the LAN/WAN, or if the network is...

2 . U n i t D e s c r i p t i o n 2 . 1 . F r o n t P a n e l As shown in Figure 2.1, the NPS-2HD front panel includes a series of LED indicators which function as follows: À ON: Lights when AC Power is applied to the NPS-2HD. Á RDY: Flashes when the NPS-2HD is ready to receive commands. Â RXD: Ligh...

2 . 2 . B a c k P a n e l À Bus 2 (Plug 2): Includes the following components: A) Power Inlet: Supplies power for Bus 2. B) Circuit Breaker: 115 VAC, 20 Amps C) Switched Outlet: Each bus can switch up to 20 Amps. Á Bus 1 (Plug 1): Same as Item 1 above, except the Bus 1 Power Inlet supplies power to ...

3 . Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e This section provides a brief overview of basic NPS-2HD capabilities, and describes a simple test that can be performed to determine if the unit is operating properly and demonstrate basic communication capabilities.Note that this Quick Start procedure is included o...

4. Configure Network Port: In order to allow communication with the NPS-2HD via the Network Port, you must first define the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. At the NPS command prompt, type /N and press [Enter] to display the Network Parameters menu.a) Settings for network parameters wil...

5. Exit Command Mode: When you have finished setting Network Parameters, type /X and press [Enter] to exit the command mode at the Console Port. Note: Only one port may access the NPS command mode at a given time. In order to allow access to the NPS unit via other ports, always exit from the command...

4 . I n s t a l l a t i o n 4 . 1 . P o w e r C o n n e c t i o n Note that the NPS-2HD features two separate 20 amp buses. In order for both buses to function, power must be connected to both input connectors on the unit's back panel.Prior to connecting power supply cables to the unit, please refer...

4 . 1 . 2 . O u t p u t C a b l e C l a m p 1. Loosen Screws: Locate the two screws which secure each output jack to the NPS-2HD back panel. Carefully loosen each screw to provide sufficient room for the cable clamp to be attached after it is fitted to the cable. Note: Make certain to loosen the scr...

4 . 3 . R e s e t U n i t t o D e f a u l t s If Option Switch settings are changed, the new settings will not be applied until the unit is reset to default settings. There are two ways to reset the unit to defaults: Note: When these reset procedures are performed, all user selected parameters, incl...

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 NPS-2HD features two separate operating modes; System Mode and User Mode.The System Mode allows access to all configuration menus, command functions and sta...

5 . 2 . C o m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h t h e N P S In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the user must first connect to the NPS and access the command mode. 1. The NPS-2HD is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, ...

5 . 3 . N P S C o m m a n d / M e n u C o n v e n t i o n s When invoking NPS-2HD commands and selecting items from configuration menus, note the following: · To display the Help Screen, type /H [Enter] . · All NPS commands can be invoked at the NPS> command prompt, or from the General Parameters...

7. Disconnect Timeout: Determines how long the NPS-2HD will wait for additional commands. Type 7 , press [Enter] , and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Default determined by Option Switch 4; Factory Setting = 2 Min.). Note: It is recommended that the Disconnect Timeout should be set at the l...

5 . 6 . N e t w o r k P a r a m e t e r s In order to communicate with the NPS-2HD via network, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must first be defined using the Network Parameters menu. If desired, this menu also allows you to implement IP Security features, which restrict command mod...

5 . 6 . 1 . I m p l e m e n t i n g I P S e c u r i t y The NPS-2HD can be configured to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from Telneting to the unit. This allows the user to grant Telnet access to only a specific group of IP addresses, or block a particular IP address from gaining access. In the d...

5 . 7 . 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 After the unit has been completely configured, it is recommended to save parameters to an ASCII file as described in Section 7. This allows quick recovery in the event that the unit is reset to default parameters, or the configuration is ...

6 . O p e r a t i o n 6 . 1 . A c c e s s t h e N P S - 2 H D C o m m a n d M o d e Commands can be sent to the NPS-2HD via Network or modem, or from a local PC connected to the Console Port. To access the Command Mode, proceed as follows: Note: Only one port can access command mode at a given time....

6 . 2 . D i s p l a y i n g P l u g S t a t u s The Status Screen displays the On/Off state and selected parameters for the switched plugs. To display the Status Screen, type /S and press [Enter] . Note that although the /S command is available in both User and System Mode, the System Status Screen ...

2. 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. Examples: · To power-on both plugs, type /ON * and press [Enter] . · To power-on Plug One, type /ON 1 and press [Enter] . 3. Switch Plug(s) Off: To power-off a plug...

6 . 4 . T h e D e f a u l t C o m m a n d The Default Command ( /D ) sets plugs to their default On/Off status. The default status is set using the Plug Parameters menus described in Section 5.5. To set plugs to defaults, type /D and press [Enter] . Note: · When User Mode is active, this command wil...

6 . 7 . M a n u a l O p e r a t i o n In addition to the command driven functions, the NPS's two switched plugs can also be toggled On and Off manually. To manually toggle a plug On or Off, press the appropriate Manual Control Button, and hold it down for approximately one second; the corresponding ...

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 NPS-2HD has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded ...

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 NPS-2HD. 1. Start your communications program and access the NPS command mode using the System Level Password. 2. Configure your communications program to up...

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 Apx-1 Figure A.1: Console Port Interface

A . 2 . M o d e m P o r t I n t e r f a c e Apx-2 Figure A.2: Modem Port Interface

B . S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Power Input/Output; Model NPS-2HD (115 VAC) AC Inputs: Two (2); Bus 1 and Bus 2. Input Voltage: 105 - 120 VAC, 60 Hz Input Connector: IEC-320-C19 Inlet AC Outputs: Two (2); Bus 1 and Bus 2 Output Connector: IEC-320-C20 Outlet Load: 20 Amps Each Bus Modem and Console P...

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...

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