Western Telematic IPS-400-CE User's Guide

WTI Part No.: 13369 Rev. CIPS-400/IPS-400-CEInternet Power SwitchesUser’s Guide

2-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide➅ Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: Four switched AC outlets. The IPS-400 can switch a total of up to 15 Am

3-13. Quick StartThis Quick Start procedure provides a quick demonstration of IPS capabilities. In order to take full advantage of the complete rang

3-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide3.2. Communicating with the IPSThe IPS offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the

3-3Quick Start2. Test Switching Functions: You may wish to perform the following tests in order to make certain that the IPS is responding to comman

3-4IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guidec) Switch Outlet On: From the Web Browser Interface, select the button in the "On" column for Plug 1

4-14. InstallationThis Section provides further details regarding the connections that are made in the process of installing the IPS unit.4.1. Power

4-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide4.3. Console / RS232 Port ConnectionThe Console Port is a male, RS232C DB9 connector, wired in a DTE configurati

5-15. Configuration5.1. System Mode and User ModeIn order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the IPS features two operating modes; S

5-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide5.2. Communicating with the IPSIn order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect

5-3Confi guration3. Password Prompt: The IPS will display a prompt, which asks for your name and password.a) User Name: If you have not previously

5-4IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guidec) Via Network: The IPS includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit

5-5Confi guration5.3. Configuration MenusAs described in the sections that follow, configuration parameters for the IPS can be selected via the Web Bro

5-6IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide5.3.1. The General Parameters MenusThe General Parameters Menus allow you to select parameters such as the Syst

5-7Confi guration• User Name: (Optional) The User Name allows you to set up an additional layer of security for web access to command mode by requiri

5-8IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide• Automated Mode: When enabled, the IPS will execute On, Off, Boot, and exit commands without displaying a con

5-9Confi guration5.3.2. The Serial Parameters MenuThe Serial Parameters Menus are used to configure the IPS-400's serial Console Port, and is used

5-10IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideAs shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus offer the following options:• Baud Rate: B

5-11Confi guration5.3.3. Plug Parameters MenusThe Plug Parameters Menus are used to define Plug Names, Plug Passwords and boot / sequence delay times f

5-12IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideNote that in this case, the major difference between the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface is that the W

5-13Confi guration5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period.The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot operations as oppos

iWarnings and Cautions:INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSSECURE RACKINGIf Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may r

5-14IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide5.3.4. Network Parameters MenusThe Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other networ

5-15Confi gurationNotes:• Although the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface both allow configuration of the same network parameters, note that for

5-16IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide5.3.4.1. IP Security FeatureThe IP Security feature can be used to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from est

5-17Confi gurationExample 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5:Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: DenySecurity Mask #2: 192

5-18IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide5.3.5. The Telnet Parameters MenusThe Telnet Parameters Menus are used to enable/disable Telnet access to the

5-19Confi gurationFigure 5.14: Web Server Parameters Menu - Web Browser InterfaceWEB SERVER:1. Service: On2. Server Port #: 80Enter Selectio

5-20IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide5.4. Save Configuration ParametersThe IPS offers two methods for saving parameters; Saving to Memory, and Savi

6-16. OperationAs discussed in Section 5, the IPS offers two separate command interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Note tha

6-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide3. Switching Plugs On: Click the "On" radio button next to the desired plug(s), then click "App

6-3Operation6.2. Operation via the Text InterfaceWhen using the Text Interface, all switching functions are performed by invoking simple, ASCII comma

iiIPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideFCC Part 15 RegulationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de

6-4IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide6.2.2. On/Off/Boot/Default Commands - Text InterfaceThese commands can Boot or toggle the On/Off status of the

6-5OperationTo 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 pow

6-6IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text InterfaceAs described below, Boot/On/Off commands can be ap

6-7Operation6.4. The Automated ModeThe Automated Mode allows the IPS to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating

6-8IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide3. "Sure?" Prompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation.4. E

7-17. Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersAfter the IPS has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII t

7-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide7.2. Restoring Saved ParametersThis Section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send saved parameters

8-18. Upgrading the IPS FirmwareWhen new, improved versions of the IPS firmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be use

8-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s Guide4. Set your communication program for ASCII Mode, then use the program’s “Send File” function to transfer the u

Apx-1A. Interface DescriptionA.1. Console / RS232 Port InterfaceFigure A.1: Console Port Interface

iTable of Contents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Apx-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideB. SpecificationsPower Input / Output ; Model IPS-400 (115 VAC)• AC Input:▪ Voltage: 105 - 120 VAC 60 Hz,

Apx-3AppendicesC. Customer ServiceCustomer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT, Monday through Friday. When calling, please be prepar

Apx-4IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideTrademark and Copyright InformationWTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Incorporated.

Index-1Index#100Base-T 4-210Base-T 4-2AActivity Indicator 2-1Automated Mode 5-8, 6-7 to 6-8BBaud Rate 5-10Boot/Sequence Delay 5-12, 5-13CCircuit

IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideIndex-2Plug Status Screen 6-7Text Interface 6-3Web Browser Interface 6-1Port Mode 5-10Port NumberTelnet 5-18Web S

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iiIPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideList of Figures2.1. IPS-400 Back Panel (115 VAC Model Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-11. IntroductionElectronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," often requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simpl

1-2IPS-400 / IPS-400-CE - User’s GuideIPS-400 and IPS-400-CE UnitsThis User's Guide discusses both the IPS-400 and the IPS-400-CE Internet Power

2-12. Unit DescriptionAs shown in Figure 2.1, the IPS back panel includes connectors, LEDs and manual controls as described below:Figure 2.1: IPS-40