Page 3 - Warnings and Cautions:; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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-800/IPS-1600 Series - 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 residen...
Page 5 - iii; Table of Contents
iii Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13. Quick S...
Page 8 - Typographic Conventions; COURIER FONT; Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.
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". The IPS-800 includes ei...
Page 9 - LEDs and manual controls described below:
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: Figure 2.1: IPS-800 Back Panel (120 VAC Model Shown) ➀ Bus "A" Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An IEC-320-C14 AC inlet and circuit breaker which s...
Page 11 - Prior to connecting power to the unit, make certain to; IPS-1600-CE will support up to 10 Amps maximum per power circuit,
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.Note that this Quick Start Gu...
Page 12 - Connect your PC to the IPS
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. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued ...
Page 13 - Quick Start; Access the Command Mode:
3-3 Quick Start 1. Access the Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly, depending on whether you’re contacting the IPS via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface.a) Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser. Enter the IPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168) in you...
Page 14 - Test Switching Functions:
3-4 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User’s Guide b) Text Interface: i. Via Telnet: Telnet to the IPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168). The Plug Status Screen (Figure 3.2) should be displayed. ii. Via Local PC: Start your communications program (e.g., Hyperterminal) and then press [Enter] . The Plug ...
Page 15 - When you have finished communicating with the unit, it is; Web Browser Interface:; Type
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 Telnet or communications program. When you log off using the proper IPS command, this ensures that the unit has com...
Page 21 - 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 24 - The General Parameters Menus
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.D. and other options. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and the...
Page 26 - Manual Switch Button:
5-8 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User’s Guide • Inactivity Timeout: 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. (Default = 2 Minutes.) • Command Confirmation: When en...
Page 27 - 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's serial COM Port, and allow you to select parameters such as the Baud Rate, Parity and Modem Initialization String. To access the Serial Parameters Menu, proceed as follows: • Web Browser In...
Page 28 - 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. (Default = 9600 bps.) Note: When this setting is changed, the new baud rate will not be applied unt...
Page 29 - 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 Switched AC Outlets. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the configuration menus, then click the...
Page 32 - Network Parameters Menus
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. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters"...
Page 36 - The Telnet Parameters Menus
5-18 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - 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 configura...
Page 37 - 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 39 - 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 41 - Operation; and press
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 43 - Suppress Command Confirmation Prompt:; Applying Commands to Several Plugs -
6-5 Operation 2. Switch Plug(s) Off: To 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. Boot Plug(s): To initiate a Boo...
Page 45 - All Password Security Suppressed:
6-7 Operation To enable/disable Automated Mode, access the General Parameters menu (see Section 5.3.1,) then set the "Automated Mode" option to "On". When Automated Mode is enabled, IPS functions will change as follows:1. All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to acce...
Page 49 - 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 51 - A. Interface Description
Apx-1 A. Interface Description A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface Figure A.1: COM Port Interface
Page 52 - Operating Temperature:
Apx-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User’s Guide B. Specifications Power Input / Output: Models IPS-800 & IPS-1600 (120 VAC) • AC Input: Two Separate Circuits; 15 Amps Max. per Circuit ▪ Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC 50/60 Hz ▪ Connectors: Two (2) IEC-320-C14 Inlets, Line Cords Supplied • AC Outputs: ▪ Con...
Page 53 - Appendices; Return Authorization number from Customer Service.
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 54 - Trademark and Copyright Information
Apx-4 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User’s Guide Trademark and Copyright Information 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 here...
Page 55 - Index
Index-1 Index # 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 Breaker 2-1 Co-Location Features 5-12 Command Confirmation 5-8, 6-7 Command Echo 5-7 Command Mode Access 5-2...
Page 56 - IPS-4 Internet Power Switch User’s Guide
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 Text Interface 6-3 Web Browser Interface 6-1 Port Mode 5-10 Port Number Telnet 5-18 Web Server 5-19 Power Inlet 2-1 Power Supply i Connection 4-1 Power ...
Page 58 - Notes
Notes-2 IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User’s Guide Notes
