Ambery IP-P4 User manual

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RoHS information
RoHS information
This product complies with RoHS specification.
Safety information
Caution Sign Please read carefullythe notes and instructions
in the manual to avoid any personnel injuries or device
damages.
Dangerous Voltage High voltage may exists in this product,
so avoid touching.
Atriangle with flash sign and an arrow inside is to alert users
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Mechanical Grounding
Warning: In order to avoid a fire hazard or risk of electrical shock, do not expose
the product to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage exists inside the device
enclosure. Please do not open the enclosure. Only qualified personnel can
perform maintenance of this product.

Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Please comply strictly with all the alarms and operation instructions in this
manual and on the device, and keep this manual properly. Please do not
operate this device prior to reading all the instructions on safety and
operation.
2.Please set the maximum power-off protection allowed by power circuit as
per the rated current information indicated on the device with reference to
the local state rules, safety procedures and disconnected deviation.
3. The unit can only be connected to a grounded power outlet or system.
4. Make sure the total current output of all the connected systems within the
rated current indicated on the device.
5. Replacement with wrong types of battery may result in explosion, and used
batteries should be disposed as per relevant regulations.
6. The test results of this device may be inaccurate giving unstable power
supply.
7. Avoid using this device in places near water or moisture environments.
Warning: In order to avoid a fire hazard or risk of electrical shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.
8. Wipe with cry cloth only.
9. Use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer only.
10. All repairs and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel.
The unit should be sent to professional personnel for maintenance whatever
damage it has, such as:
-damage of power cord or plug;
- Spilled by liquid or items dropping into the device;
- Failures of device due to exposure to rain or moisture, or fall-off.

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Notices
Please do not attempt to maintain this device personally. Open the device
enclosure may expose operators to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Please contact dealers for relevant information.
11. Please avoid any items or liquids entering the device because their contact
with dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts may cause a fire or
electric shock.
12. For relevant safety signs, please see the device enclosure.
13. Anyone else besides the qualified service personnel shall not adjust or
repair this device.
Notices
The Manufacturer reserves the right to revise and modify the information,
files, and specification forms contained in this manual without giving any notice
in advance. The Manufacturer will not guarantee, express implicitly or explicitly,
or declare legally the content or particularly deny the marketability and
applicability of this product used for a specific purpose. These rules shall also
be applicable to any software sold or authorized by the manufacture mentioned
in this manual.
If the software application was proved to be defected after purchase,
buyers (and non-manufacturers, their deals and buyers) shall assume the
service fees, repair charge, occasional incidents and indirect damages arising
from software defects.
The manufacturer of this device is exempted from the duties of eliminating
radio and/or TV interference arising from any unauthorized adjustment of this
device, in which users should self-correct such interference.
The manufacturer is free from any damages arising from incorrect setting
of operation voltage. Users are required to make sure the voltage is correctly
set before use.

Notices
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Our factory hereby guarantees to users (buyers) that the product will be
free from any defects due to material or manufacturing technologies within 1
year since being purchased During the warranty period and by virtue of the
purchase proof, our factory will determine the reasons of any failures on its own
to judge if the defect is caused by manufacturing technologies and/or materials.
If so, the defected product or components will be repaired or replaced without
charging any fees for the replaced parts or labor to resume it to a normal
operating state if necessary. Any of the replaced items is of the functionally
equivalent with or even has higher value than the original one, yet the specific
items for such replacement shall be self-determined by the manufacturer.
However, this is not applicable to products with expired warranty, altered,
misused, modified or damaged because of natural disasters or improper
operation.
This warranty will not apply to any defects or discomformity in
product/component due to negligence in installation, use and operation, and/or
improper use by the third party (including but not limited to clients), alteration
without verification with the manufacturer, maintenance inconsistent with the
instructions on the user manual, normal wearing, disassembling, connection of
the product with other incompatible devices or software, change, transfer or
integration of the products with other systems beyond the use purpose specified
by the manufacturer, connection of other incompatible hardware and/or
software with the product, and the virus spread through computer network,
route change, modification or disruption by telecommunication work staff and/or
service provider, maintenance by non-official personnel etc..
If your device is not functioning properly, please contact the service
providers as indicated on the warranty card inside the device package.

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ROHS INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................2
SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................3
NOTICES .............................................................................................................................................4
CONTENT ...........................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................9
1-1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................9
1-2 APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................9
1-3 PRODUCT FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................10
1-4 SYSTEM SAFE SHUT-DOWN REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................11
1-5 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................11
1-6 PRODUCT PACKAGING ............................................................................ ERROR!BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................13
2-1 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................13
2-2 CONNECTION DIAGRAM .....................................................................................................................14
2-3 SYNC-CONTROL ................................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER 3 PANEL OPERATION.........................................................................................................16
3-1 PANEL DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................................16
3-2 TOTAL CURRENT AND IP OPERATION......................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 4 FIRST OPERATION ..........................................................................................................19
4-1 NETWORK CONNECTION.....................................................................................................................19
4-2 SETUP WIZARD.................................................................................................................................19
Language.....................................................................................................................................20
Account Setting...........................................................................................................................20
Host setting ................................................................................................................................. 21
DNS setting.................................................................................................................................21
Web Server .................................................................................................................................22
Time Server Setting ...................................................................................................................23
Time zone....................................................................................................................................24
Time Format................................................................................................................................ 24

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Overtime setting ......................................................................................................................... 24
Setting completion......................................................................................................................25
4-3 SIGN IN...........................................................................................................................................25
4-4 MAIN MENU ....................................................................................................................................25
CHAPTER 5 MONITOR ......................................................................................................................27
5-1 OUTLET SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................27
Power setting ..............................................................................................................................27
Power Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 28
Network monitoring....................................................................................................................28
Peripheral.................................................................................................................................... 29
Copy............................................................................................................................................. 32
5-2 UPS INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................32
Turn on UPS functions...............................................................................................................33
CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM SETUP MENU ....................................................................................................36
6-1 NETWORK SETTING ...........................................................................................................................36
6-2 E-MAIL SERVER.................................................................................................................................38
6-3 SMS SERVER....................................................................................................................................40
6-4 SNMP SETTING................................................................................................................................43
6-5 SYSLOG RECORD .............................................................................................................................45
6-6 SERIAL PORT (UART) ........................................................................................................................47
6-7 PERIPHERAL PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................50
*PRESS “SAVE”TO ENABLE NEW SETTING.* .................................................................................................50
6-8 OTHER............................................................................................................................................51
CHAPTER 7 FIREWALL MENU............................................................................................................52
7-1 IP FILTER.........................................................................................................................................52
7-2 MAC FILTER ....................................................................................................................................52
CHAPTER 8 ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................54
8-1 NEW USER ......................................................................................................................................54
8-2 OUTLET AUTHORITY ..........................................................................................................................55
8-3 EMAIL.............................................................................................................................................56
8-4 SMS ..............................................................................................................................................57
8-5 MODIFY ACCOUNT............................................................................................................................58
8-6 DELETE ACCOUNT .............................................................................................................................58
CHAPTER 9 TIME ..............................................................................................................................59
CHAPTER 10 EVENT ..........................................................................................................................61

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CHAPTER 11 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ..................................................................................................62
12-1 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ......................................................................................................................62
11-2 SAVE/UPDATE PROFILE ....................................................................................................................63
CHAPTER 12 CONSOLE OPERATION ..................................................................................................66
12-1 ONLINE SET ...................................................................................................................................66
12-2 POWER CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................68
12-3 SYSTEM PREFERENCES......................................................................................................................69
12-3-1 NETWORK PREFERENCES...............................................................................................................70
12-3 -2 ACCOUNT PREFERENCE ................................................................................................................71
12-4 FIREWALL PREFERENCE ....................................................................................................................72
12-5 RELOAD PREFERENCE.....................................................................................................................73
12-6 PARAMETER SAVING ........................................................................................................................74
12-7 LOG OUT .......................................................................................................................................75
CHAPTER 13 IP SEARCH UTILITY .......................................................................................................76
13-1 WINDOWS ....................................................................................................................................76
13-2 JAVA.............................................................................................................................................78
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................80
SET BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES........................................................................................................80
HTTP MESSAGE API EXAMPLE..................................................................................................................81
Message format Explanation 1:................................................................................................82
HTTP API EXAMPLE................................................................................................................................83
RJ45-TO-DB 9CABLE .............................................................................................................................85
UART API PROTOCOL .............................................................................................................................86
01 (01) H read IP-P4/P4S peripheral data.............................................................................. 87
02 (02) Read IP-P4/P4S input current data............................................................................88
03 (03) read IP-P4/P4S output (outlet) data...........................................................................89
04 (04) Control IP-P4/P4S output (outlet):..............................................................................90
05 (05) read IP-P4/P4S build-in temperature data................................................................91
PRODUCT INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................92

Chapter 1 Product Introduction
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1-1 Product Introduction
IP-P4/P4S is a web-based SNMP power control device integrated with
versatile functions including power control, real-time current monitoring, power
operation scheduling, remote web administration and power event alerts into
one single unit. The unit helps system administrators and IT personnel to
monitor and control their connected equipment and take preventive measures
when needed. System administrator can remotely control the AC powered
devices connected to this web power switch, such as servers, routers,
modems, DVRs, security systems and telephone equipment.
By building centralized power control system for power equipment such as UPS,
power generator, fan, lighting, signage, network routers/hubs/switches,
DSL/Cable modems, ATM's, servers, gateways, web cams, video cameras,
firewalls and security / surveillance system, this remote power switch helps
reduce enterprises' IT cost as well as saves MIS personnel’s traveling time.
Other benefits by deploying this intelligent power distribution system including:
Improves administrative efficiency with multi-outlet power control.
Reduce system down time so business operation will not be
interrupted.
Restores IT assets without dispatching service personnel to the field.
Monitoring and management of power operation from anywhere in the
world.
1-2 Applications
Monitoring and management of the computer equipment room.
Intelligent power management of data center and networking
equipment.
Power scheduling of all machinery equipment for the factory building.
Home appliance power control and monitoring.
Other power equipment management, scheduling and monitoring.

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1-3 Product features
Support HTTP/HTTPS to monitor real-time power consumption (PDU
level) and control every outlet from remote sites.
LED indicator showing output status of each port.
LED digital panel display total current, the highest current and IP address.
Circuit breaker to avoid damages caused by power overload.
Power scheduling allows user to set up outlet actions periodically.
Support sequential start-up preventing all outlets turning on
simultaneously.
2 Com Ports support terminal and API control, and mutual cascading.
Support Wake On LAN.
Support various browsers (Firefox, Safari, and Opera).
1024-bit SSL security encryption transmission.
Provide pop-up message to assist user at parameter settings.
Different user levels as system administrator/manager/general user.
Support group setup allowing different users control appointed outlets.
Sending text message and email to alert abnormal conditions.
Sending multiple text messages and emails at the same time.
Record logs of operations and warning messages; user can check
messages afterward
Provide multi accounts and passwords for your own setting to manage
different power switches.
IP and MAC filtering to restrict user access.
SYSLOG support
SNMP (V1/ V2/ V3) and SNMP Trap support.
Support Web API.

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1-4 System Safe Shut-down Requirements
The computer BIOS connecting to the power outlet should support Wake
on LAN or System after AC Back in order to smoothly turn on the computer
power supply.
Use windows operation system (XP, 2000 and above) in order to safely
shut down the computer.
Safe shut-down program should be installed and executed on the
computer (downloaded from web pages or gain from the software CD
attached with the product).
1-5 Hardware Description
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Power ON / OFF switch
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Alarm LED indicator
Constant lighted: Alert.
Slow-flashing: Overload happened,
check the record.
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Outlets / Sockets
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IP LED indicator
Lights remain: IP displaying.
Slow-flashing: Max current of alarm
occurrence.
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Outlet status LED indicator
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LED panel
To display total current and IP.
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Buzzer
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Func SW button
Switch to read total current and IP
address; set alarm current.

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
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RJ11 telephone jack
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USB port
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Factory Reset button
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COM 2/1
2 Com Ports to enable terminal and
API control, and 2 mutual cascading.
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Warning LED Indicator
Constant lighted: Abnormal,
please call for your distributor.
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Circuit breaker
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Device Operating LED
Indicator
Slow-flashing: Normal.
Rapidly-flashing: Upgrading.
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Unit Power Inlet
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LAN port

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Please power-off the device before installing. During installation, please
follow the Important Safety Guidelines.
2-1 Horizontal Installation
To install IP-P4/P4S in standard 19-Inch racks, please use L-shape
brackets (optional accessory). Please lock on the brackets to IP-P4/P4S, and
then fix IP-P4/P4S onto the rack.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2-2 Connection Diagram
Use the following diagram as reference to properly setup the device.
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Devices need to be managed
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Computer for accessing and managing
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RJ11 telephone jack
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RJ45 LAN port
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Com port
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RJ45 to DB-9F switch cable (optional)
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Power inlet

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2-3 Sync-Control (Daisy Chain)
To connect 2 equipment/server for redundant power, and to shut-down 2
equipment/server to both power inlets. Setting up sync-control through COM
port allow user to control power on/off to both power inlets at the same time.
To execute sync-control, please follow the steps below:
1. Connect main power supply cable of the server to first IP-P4/P4S, set the
UART (RS232) type as Daisy Chain.
2. Connect secondary power supply cable of the server to second IP-P4/P4S,
set the UART (RS232) type asAPI.
3. The outlets of two IP-P4/P4S which connected to main and secondary
power sources from the equipment/server can be set to do sync-control.
Please refer to 5-3 power outlet to check how to set up.

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Chapter 3 Panel operation
Chapter 3 Panel operation
This chapter will introduce how to check total current and IP address
through Func SW as well as the meanings of each part of LED panels.
3-1 Panel description
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Outlet LED Indicator
When the LED is lit, it means the outlet status is on, or otherwise
off.
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Buzzer
Buzzer will be triggered when warning occurs.
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Alarm LED Indicator
Constant lit: Alarm occurred.
(Alarm light flashes when overload is happening.)
Slow-flashing: There was current overloading.
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IP / MAX LED Indicator
Constant lit: Display IP address.
Slow-flashing: Overload happened. Can check max current
recorded.

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LED panel
Display total current, max current and IP address.
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Func SW button
Switching: To switch among total current, max current and IP
address to be displayed on the LED panel.
Setting: Hold the button for 3 seconds under total current mode to
enter alarm current setup mode. Must press 3 seconds to enter the
mode or it will stay in total current mode.
Zeroing: Press for 3 seconds under max current mode after alarm
had occurred; the max current record will be cleared.
※In web page management, through timeout parameter setting of cycle key
pressing in panel operation area of 6-8 peripheral Parameters, it is also possible
to set LED menu to return to total power if no subsequent operation within the
seconds set.

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Chapter 3 Panel operation
3-2 Total current and IP operation
The first mode of LED is total current, switching with Func SW to show in
a regular turn of total current, max current and IP as below:
When LED shows the maximum total current record hold the Func SW key
for 3 seconds with a long beep to zero the maximal current records.
When LED menu shows total current hold Func SW for 3 seconds with a
long beep to enter alarm current setting. For modification of alarm current,
press to increase the alarm current by 0.5A in each press. After increasing
to the maximal alarm current, the value will return back to 0.5A again, and
this will cycle. Once the alarm current reaches the wanted value, hold Func
SW for 3 seconds with a "beep" to end the setting.

Chapter 4 First Operation
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Chapter 4 First Operation
In this section users will learn how to query devices IP and how to set
language, account password, network and time zone through daemon.
4-1 Network connection (Assign Device IP)
(The default device IP is 192.168.1.10). To have the device
automatically receives a DHCP IP address, connect the Ethernet port to the
network first, then, power on the device. An IP address will be assigned to
the device. The acquired IP will be displayed by LED panel (Relevant
operation referred to 3-2 Total current and IP operation) or device IP can be
searched by IP Search Utility (Relevant operation referred to Chapter 15
Search IP Utility). To keep the default device IP as is, power on the device
without any connection to the Ethernet port.
4-2 Setup Wizard (Initial Setup)
To setup the device for the first time after accessing the power
management user interface, follow the Setup Wizard to provide language,
account, password, network and time zone.

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Language
Currently available in English, Traditional Chinese, press Next to continue.
Account Setting
This menu is for setting the admin account and password of the device, all
the fields should be filled in. Press NEXT to continue.