Page 3 - Warnings and Cautions:; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; SECURE RACKING; INPUT SUPPLY; GROUNDING; Disconnect Power
i Warnings and Cautions: INSTALLATION 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 roo...
Page 4 - ii; FCC Part 15 Regulation; Industry Canada
ii IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide FCC Part 15 Regulation 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 residentia...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13. Quick Start . . . . ....
Page 8 - Typographic Conventions; COURIER FONT
1-2 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide IPS-400 and IPS-400-CE Units This User's Guide discusses both the IPS-400 and the IPS-400-CE Internet Power Switches. Throughout this User's Guide both units are referred to as the "IPS." The IPS-400 supports 105 to 125 VAC power control, and the IPS-4...
Page 10 - Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators:; Four switched AC outlets. The
2-2 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide ➅ Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: Four switched AC outlets. The IPS-400 can switch a total of up to 15 Amps (115 VAC,) and the IPS-400-CE can switch a total of up to 10 Amps (230 VAC). Each plug includes an LED indicator, which lights when power is applied...
Page 13 - Quick Start; Test Switching Functions:
3-3 Quick Start 2. Test Switching Functions: You may wish to perform the following tests in order to make certain that the IPS is responding to commands.a) Reboot Outlet: If you are communicating with the unit via the Web Browser Interface, select the button in the "Boot" column for Plug 1, ...
Page 14 - Web Browser Interface:
3-4 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide c) Switch Outlet On: From the Web Browser Interface, select the button in the "On" column for Plug 1, and then click "Apply." From the Text Interface, type /ON 1 and press [Enter] . The status indicator for Plug 1 should then go back On, indica...
Page 18 - Accessing the Web Browser Interface
5-2 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - 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 Web Browser Interface, and the T...
Page 19 - Confi guration; not
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) Passw...
Page 22 - The General Parameters Menus
5-6 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - 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. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then c...
Page 24 - Manual Switch Button:
5-8 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide • Automated Mode: When enabled, the IPS will execute On, Off, Boot, and exit commands without displaying a confirmation prompt, status screen or confirmation messages. For more information, please refer to Section 6.4. (Default = Off.) Note: When this option is ...
Page 25 - The Serial Parameters Menu
5-9 Confi guration 5.3.2. The Serial Parameters Menu The Serial Parameters Menus are used to configure the IPS-400's serial Console Port, and is used to select parameters such as the Baud Rate, Parity and Modem Initialization String. To access the Serial Parameters Menu, proceed as follows: • Web Brow...
Page 26 - Modem Initialization String:
5-10 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide As shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus offer the following options: • Baud Rate: Baud Rate for the Console Port. (Default = 9600 bps.) Note: When this setting is changed, the new baud rate will not be applied until the user exits a...
Page 27 - Plug Parameters Menus
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 four Switched AC Outlets. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, then clic...
Page 30 - Network Parameters Menus
5-14 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide 5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus The Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other network parameters. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" b...
Page 34 - The Telnet Parameters Menus
5-18 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide 5.3.5. The Telnet Parameters Menus The Telnet Parameters Menus are used to enable/disable Telnet access to the IPS command mode and select the TCP port for Telnet connections. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuratio...
Page 35 - Web Server Parameters Menus
5-19 Confi guration Figure 5.14: Web Server Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface WEB SERVER: 1. Service: On 2. Server Port #: 80 Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.15: Web Server Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus The Web Server Parameters Menu...
Page 37 - Operation via the Web Browser Interface; The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface
6-1 6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, the IPS 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 Interface will also apply when commu...
Page 39 - Operation; invoking simple, ASCII commands. ASCII commands are also used to
6-3 Operation 6.2. Operation via the Text Interface 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 includes a Help Menu, which summarize...
Page 41 - Set Plugs to Power Up Defaults:
6-5 Operation To switch plugs On or Off, initiate a Boot Cycle, or set plugs to default On/Off status, 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. For example: /ON 1 or /ON ROUTER 2. Switch ...
Page 43 - All Password Security Suppressed:
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 ...
Page 44 - Error Messages Suppressed:
6-8 IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide 3. "Sure?" Prompt 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....
Page 47 - Upgrading the IPS Firmware
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 Text ...
Page 49 - A. Interface Description
Apx-1 A. Interface Description A.1. Console / RS232 Port Interface Figure A.1: Console Port Interface
Page 51 - Appendices; If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be
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 re...
Page 53 - Index
Index-1 Index # 100Base-T 4-2 10Base-T 4-2 A Activity Indicator 2-1 Automated Mode 5-8, 6-7 to 6-8 B Baud Rate 5-10 Boot/Sequence Delay 5-12, 5-13 C Circuit Breaker 2-2 Co-Location Features 5-12 Command Confirmation 5-7, 6-8 Command Echo 5-7 Command Mode Access 5-2 to 5-4 Logging Out 6-6 Command Prom...
