Aviosys IP Power 9258 DS User manual

IP Power 9258 DS
User Manual
Firmware Version: 1.0
Date Released: 01/20/2009
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Warning:Any changes made to this equipment without permission may cause damages to the
device!
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. IP Power 9258 DS was designed for indoor use, we carry no responsibility for possible
damages caused by outdoor use, especially in the rain.
2. Please use the power adapter provided by the dealer, we carry no responsibility for the
possible damage from using power adapters not .
4. Do not shake the IP Power 9258 DS in any fashion
5. Please contact the dealer If IP Power 9258 DS is not working properly.
Copyright © 2009 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of us.
All trademarks and products mentioned in this document are the properties of us.
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Table of Content
1.) WELCOME......................................................................................................5
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Minimum System Requirements................................................................................................................. 5
2.) PRODUCT OVERVIEW...................................................................................6
Features......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Specification.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.) INTERFACE DESCRIPTION...........................................................................8
Front View..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear View.................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.) QUICK START GUIDE..................................................................................10
Quick Hardware Setup.............................................................................................................................. 10
Quick Device Setup .................................................................................................................................... 10
5.) HARDWARE SETUP ....................................................................................11
6.) SOFTWARE SETUP.....................................................................................12
Installing IP Power Software..................................................................................................................... 12
Using IP Edit............................................................................................................................................... 13
IP Service .................................................................................................................................................... 17
7.) HARDWARE INTERFACE............................................................................18
Hardware Reset.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Serial Port Control..................................................................................................................................... 18
How to Replace Fuse.................................................................................................................................. 18
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8.) WEB INTERFACE.........................................................................................19
Connection to your Device......................................................................................................................... 19
The Control Console................................................................................................................................... 19
Power Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Power Controls........................................................................................................................................ 20
System Configuration................................................................................................................................. 21
System Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 21
DDNS...................................................................................................................................................... 23
E-mail...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Schedule Ports 1-4 & Ports 5-8................................................................................................................ 25
IP Service................................................................................................................................................. 26
Ping.......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Network Wakeup..................................................................................................................................... 29
Change Password..................................................................................................................................... 29
Firmware Update..................................................................................................................................... 29
Time Change............................................................................................................................................ 30
9.) CONTROLLING THE DEVICE......................................................................31
CGI HTTP Commands.............................................................................................................................. 31
Set Name Command................................................................................................................................31
Get Name Command ............................................................................................................................... 31
Get Firmware Version Command............................................................................................................ 31
Get Time Command ................................................................................................................................32
Set Time Command................................................................................................................................. 32
Set Device Gateway Command............................................................................................................... 32
Set Device DNS Command..................................................................................................................... 33
Turn DHCP ON/OFF............................................................................................................................... 33
View Log Command................................................................................................................................33
Serial Com (RS-232) Control..................................................................................................................... 34
Com1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
10.) XML FUNCTIONALITY ...............................................................................36
11.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (F.A.Q)............................................37
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1.) Welcome
Introduction
The IP Power 9258 DS is a state of the art Power Distribution Unit (PDU) & Remote Power
Control (RPC) system. The 9258 DS can be used for various applications including: Power
Management, Server Management, Internet Controllable Timer, System Integration and
much more.
This device allows you to control up to 8 separate devices via the internet. By using a web
browser, you can remotely control the power of the 9258 DS from virtually anywhere.
What makes this device different from other PDU’s is that it has a dual switch design.
Unlike other PDU or RPC units the 9258 DS is completely safe. The dual switch design cuts off
the power and will eliminate any most electrical threats that other systems may have.
Minimum System Requirements
CPU Minimum Requirements
CPU Processor: The same as or above a Intel Pentium III or AMD Athalon
Operating Systems: WINDOWS Operating Systems (IE5.0+SPI) & LINUX
Memory Requirements 64MB or More
Supports Direct Draw Graphics Card
RJ45 LAN & Internet HUB & Switch
Internet (For remote access) or Ethernet Network (Internal Network use) with some type of
Internet connection, (i.e. ADSL, Cable, Dial up or any other forms of Internet service)
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2.) Product Overview
Features
1. Dual Switch Design for extra safety and protection
2. HUB function four 4 RJ45 connections
3. Auto-ping (Watch dog) Device Auto Restart / Reboot.
4. Supports: RJ45(HUB), TCP/IP, Http API, Web Server, SMTP Server, DDNS, Log file,
CNT, XML
5. 8 Power control output
6. 2 Main power inputs.
7. 1 RS232 port for System Integration.
8. Design Pressure System: Prevent interference with power noise design. (Second stage
isolation)
9. Scheduler System for date sensitive control
10. Http commands through Internet
11. Log Capability
12. CNT Technology: No Port Forwarding Needed in Router – Just Plug & Play
13. IP Service: Easily Find your device on the internet without having to remember
complicated IP’s
14. Light Aluminum Design
Specification
1. Input Power Voltage: 90-240 VAC
2. Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz full range
3. Dimension: 440x235x40 mm 1.8kg
4. Reliability testing Certification MBTF 200,000 hrs +
5. Operating temperature range: 0 - 50 degrees Celsius.
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Package Contents
1.) 9258 DS Unit x 1
2.) 9258 DS Installation CD
3.) Extra Fuse x 1: Located in the
power input of the 9258 Pro
Refer to installing fuse section
4.) RJ45 Cable x 1 (Optional)
5.) Input Power Cable x 2
(Optional)
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3.) Interface Description
Front View
Front View
4 Port Ethernet Hub:
Connect up to 4 separate devices with the
built in hub.
1 Serial Ports:
Serial Port 1: Regular Speed
Reset Button:
To reset to original manufacture settings,
hold down the reset button with a pen or a
pin for 15 seconds until will hear a long
beep sound.
Power Status Indicator:
The Power Status indicator
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Rear View
Rear View
Rear View
8 Output Power Ports:
Connect up to 8 separate devices that will be
controlled by the 9258 DS. Ports 1-4
2 Input Power Ports:
The input power sends power to the 2 sets o
9258.
2 Power Switch:
The 2 Power switch turns on the input power
Ports 1-4: Switch 1
Ports 5-8 Switch 2
Replaceable Fuse: The 9258 uses a
TYPE：U/C GFE 10A 250V (PF)
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4.) Quick Start Guide
Quick Hardware Setup
*Before you plug in the device make sure you have the appropriate input plugs.
* For 220-250V, please use power cable that can support 10A current.
Max Output Current: (total of each four outlets) 10A, (each outlet) 6A.
* For 100-120V, please use power cable that can support 15A current.
Max Output Current: (total of each four outlets) 15A, (each outlet) 6A
1.) Make sure that all the package contents are included, if anything is missing
please contact the store.
2.) Plug the RJ45 (Ethernet Cable) from your router or modem to any of the 4 ports
on the 9258 DS.
3.) Plug in the Input Power Plugs into the device and then into the wall of your
device.
4.) Plug in the devices that you want to control in the output ports of the 9258 DS
Quick Device Setup
Using IPEdit
1.) Click on the REF button, and wait a few seconds. IPEdit will
automatically detect the network settings and setup the device.
2.) Once settings have been detected hit the apply button to apply the new settings.
3.) Hit yes to confirm and Enter the login and password for the Device to Approve
changes
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4.) Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made.
5.) Once you have found your device double click on the device and the internet
explorer will pop up and ask for your login information.
6.) Type in your password & login and the device is ready to use.
* Remember that to access your device from the outside network, you will need to port
forward the IP Address of your device.
5.) Hardware Setup
1.) Connect the IP Power 9258 DS to a HUB or Router with a RJ45 network
cable.
2.) Connect the HUB or Router to the internet (May through ADSL/XDSL
modem).
3.) Connect the power adapter to the IP Power 9258 DS.
4.) Connect the power adapters of under control electric equipment to
corresponding out port of IP Power 9258-Pro.
Turn on your computer and the power adapter of IP Power 9258-Pro
* For 220-250V, please use power cable that can support 10A current.
Max. output current: (total of each four outlets) 10A, (each outlet) 6A.
* For 100-120V, please use power cable that can support 15A current.
Max. Output current: (total of each four outlets) 15A, (each outlet) 6A
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6.) Software Setup
The software for the device is located on the Media Link-IP Family CD that came with the device.
IP Power Pack is located on the main page of the CD. Please follow the directions carefully and
install the necessary files
The IP Power Necessary Software:
IP Edit
IP Power Center
IOTracker – Only For 9212 Delux, 9222, 9211
IPEdit: IP Family Program used to search, access, modify basic configurations of IP Family
products.
Surf 16 Channel (DVR Software): 16 channel multi-windows DVR software (For 9060 , 9100,
9310 / 9360 series only)
IOTracker: Device to Device control with firewall bypass technology
(For 9212 Delux / 9211 / 9222 for V.1.12 and later)
Infinity Cam: 4 Channel DVR software, with play back
(For 9060SL V.1.15 and below, 9100 series only)
Amcap / Vidcap:
Installing IP Power Software
1.) First place the Media Link-IP Family CD that came with your device into your CD/DVD
Rom drive. The CD should auto run but if it does not go to the CD/DVD Rom drive and
select the file “autorun.html”.
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2.) Once the CD has started, go to the IP Power section and click and install the following:
IPedit:
IP Family Program used to search, access, modify basic configurations of IP Family products.
IP Power Center:
Multiple IP Power device manager to control the ON and OFF of the managed devices. (For
IP Power 9258 Ping , 9280, 9211, 9222.)
IOTracker:
Device to Device control with Firewall bypass technology.
(For IP Power 9212 Delux / 9211 / 9222 Versions 1.12 and later.)
3.) Once installation is complete please double click the IPEdit to configure and search for
your device.
Using IP Edit
IPEdit is a search tool designed to setup and access the device.
It comes with the IP Service feature which searches for the device easily without having to
remember long complicated IP addresses. Instead, this technology allows the user to use a name
method to find his or her device through the internet. .
Please make sure you have the most updated version of IPEdit. Contact your
distributor to provide you with the newest updated IPEdit.
1.) After correctly installing the IPEdit software, double click on the IPEdit icon to run the
program.
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2.) Open IPEdit and any device in the same network should automatically be detected and
listed in the local devices sections. The devices will need to be setup correctly
through IPEdit so that you can properly access the device.
3.) Setup the Device:
All devices will need to be on the same network if not the device cannot be accessed and will
not be detected.
a. Quick Easy Setup (Recommended)
7.) Click on the REF button, and wait a few seconds. IPEdit will
automatically detect the network settings and setup the device.
8.) Once settings have been detected hit the apply button to apply the new settings.
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9.) Hit yes to confirm and Enter the login and password for the Device to Approve
changes
10.)Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made.
b. Custom Setup (Advance Users)
1.) Highlight the device on the local devices section and on the right side of IPEdit all
network information on the device will be displayed.
If the device is not on the same network a Red Exclamation mark will appear
in the IP Network information section
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2.) To setup the device, type in the correct Gateway and IP Address.
The gateway address:
Gateway Address: The gateway address can be obtained in Windows under the
network connections page
IP Address: Make sure the first 3 sections of the IP Address matches the gateway
address.
Example: Gateway Address – 192.168.1.1 IP Address – 192.168.1.xxx
3.) Once the Default Gateway information has been obtained, enter the correct
information into IPEdit and hit the submit button.
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4.) Then hit the rescan button on IPEdit to confirm the changes have been made
IP Service
How to use IP Service on IPEdit:
IP service allows the user to directly connect to his / her device through the internet without
having to remember long confusing IP Address. Instead with this IP Service Technology, the user
only has to remember the name of the device that the user has selected. Then the user can
connect to IP Service, type in the device name, and connect directly to the device.
First if you have de-activated IP Service on your device make sure you re-enable it. (Refer to your
manual if you have questions on How to activate IP Service)
1.) Open IPEdit, the device will show up in the Local Device Section. If you have not
selected a name for the device, please refer to the section on the manual labeled:
“Naming your device”.
2.) To start IP Service, Hit the green connect button on the top of IPEdit.
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3.) Once you have been connected search for your device by typing in at least the first 3
letters that you named your device with. Then hit the search button.
4.) Double click on your device and a Internet Explorer window will appear connecting directly
to your device.
*Remember: It is crucial to have the IP Address of the device port forwarded from the router
that you are using so you can connect to your device from anywhere. Please refer to your
routers user manual on how to port forward your device.
7.) Hardware Interface
Hardware Reset
To reset the device back to manufacturer default, use a small pen or pin and press the reset
button and hold for a minimum of 10 seconds. Once you hear a “beep” sound the device will be
reset.
Serial Port Control
Please view the Controlling the Device section on this manual on page 31.
How to Replace Fuse
1.) The fuse is located between the power switch and the power input plugs.
2.) Carefully remove the fuse holder with a flat screwdriver.
3.) The fuse can be purchased at most electrical stores
Model: U/C GFE 10A 250V (PF)
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8.) Web Interface
Connection to your Device
Once you have the 9258 DS setup correctly.
Open IPEdit and double click on your IP Power 9258 DS.
A Internet Explorer browser screen pop up with the login screen for the 9258 DS.
Default IP: 192.168.1.100 (When 9258 DS is connected to PC directly)
Default Login: Admin
Default Password: 12345678
The Control Console
The Right Panel of the Web Interface controls the functionality and setup of the IP Power 9258
DS.
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Power Setup
Power Controls
The Power Controls setting allows you to control the devices that are connected to the 9258 DS.
Name: The name field allows you to enter a name of the Power that you are controlling. Simple
type in the name of the device next to the outlet that it is connected to, then hit apply.
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