Minuteman RPM1581EV6 User manual

RPM1581EV6
(Remote Power Manager)
User’s Manual

Table of Contents
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................2
2. Introduction...............................................................................................................................4
3. RPM Package...........................................................................................................................5
4. Function....................................................................................................................................6
5. Installation ................................................................................................................................7
6. Web Interface ...........................................................................................................................8
7. Specifications..........................................................................................................................27
8. Obtaining Service ...................................................................................................................28
9. Limited Product Warranty.......................................................................................................29

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during the installation and the
operation of the Remote Power Manager (RPM).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
An Important Notice
To ensure safety a Qualified Service Personnel should perform the installation.
Make sure that the AC Utility outlet is properly grounded.
Do not open the unit there are no user serviceable parts inside. Servicing of RPM should be
performed by Qualified Service Personnel Only.
Please make sure that the input voltage of the RPM matches the supply voltage.
Make sure the RPM is installed in the proper environment as specified.
This RPM series is ONLY intended to be installed in an indoor temperature controlled environment
that is free of conductive contaminants.
Do not operate the RPM in: extremely dusty and/or unclean areas, locations near heating devices,
water or excessive humidity, or where the RPM is exposed to direct sunlight.
Select a location, which will provide good air circulation for the RPM at all times.
CAUTION – To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a branch circuit with over current protection in
accordance with the National Electric Code.
CAUTION - Connect the RPM to a two pole, three wire grounding AC wall outlet. The receptacle
must be connected to the appropriate branch protection (circuit breaker or fuse). Connection to any
other type of receptacle may result in a shock hazard and violate local electrical codes. Do not use
extension cords, adapter plugs, or surge strips.
Route power cords so they cannot be walked on or damaged.
CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electrical shock with the installation of this RPM equipment and the
connected equipment, the user must ensure that the combined sum of the AC leakage current does
not exceed 3.5mA.
CAUTION - To de-energize the outputs of the RPM: Disconnect the RPM from the AC wall outlet.
CAUTION - Do not install this device if there is not at least 30 feet (10 meters) or more of wire
between the electrical outlet and the electrical service panel.

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Receiving Inspection
After removing your RPM from its carton, it should be inspected for damage that may have occurred in
shipping. Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found. Warranty claims
for damage caused by the carrier will not be honored. The packing materials that your RPM was
shipped in are carefully designed to minimize any shipping damage. In the unlikely case that the RPM
needs to be returned to MINUTEMAN, please use the original packing material. Since MINUTEMAN is
not responsible for shipping damage incurred when the system is returned, the original packing material
is inexpensive insurance. PLEASE SAVE THE PACKING MATERIALS!
Para Systems Life Support Policy
As a general policy, Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) does not recommend the use of any of its
products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the Para Systems product can be
reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or
effectiveness. Para Systems does not recommend the use of any of its products in direct patient care.
Para Systems will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing
assurances satisfactory to Para Systems that (a) the risks of injury or damage have been minimized, (b)
the customer assumes all such risks, and (c) the liability of Para Systems Inc. is adequately protected
under the circumstances.
© COPYRIGHT 2015 BY PARA SYSTEMS, INC.
All Rights Reserved. All rights of this User Manual (“Manual”), including but not limited to the content,
information, and figures are solely owned and reserved by Para Systems, Inc. (“Para Systems”). The
Manual can only be applied to the operation or the use of this product. Any disposition, duplication,
dissemination, reproduction, modification, translation, extraction, or usage of this Manual in whole or in
part is prohibited without the prior written permission of Para Systems. Given that Para Systems will
continuously improve and develop the product, changes may be made to the information in this Manual
at any time without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Para Systems will make
all possible efforts to secure the accuracy and the integrity of this Manual. Para Systems disclaims any
kinds or forms of warranty, guarantee, or undertaking, either expressly or implicitly, including but not
limited to the completeness, faultlessness, accuracy, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose of the Manual.

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2. Introduction
The RPM is an Internet ready device designed and equipped with an intelligent current-meter (True RMS) that
will indicate the total power consumption of the RPM.
Features:
Built-in Web Server to support Remote Power Management
Local LED displays Amps, IP Address ,Temperature or Humidity
Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly Power Consumption Data
10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port
IPv4 and IPv6 support
SNMP support (v1,v2c,v3)
Telnet, SSHv2 Encryption support
Radius Authentication
User Account for three different permissions management systems
Alarm notification via Email, SNMP, Syslog, LED or audible alarm
SSL Web Browser (Https) for set up and operation
IP Address filtering
Maximum 5000 entries for each power consumption Data and Event log
Remote firmware upgrade support
SNMP Heart Beat Trap available
Reports in Fahrenheit or Celsius
Export and Import RPM configuration
True RMS current measurement
Provides Voltage, Frequency, Power Factor, Active power, Apparent power and kWh information
Remote outlet On/Off power switching
Remote outlet current monitoring
User defined alarm thresholds for Warning and Overload
User defined power On/OFF sequence timing
Timed & Scheduled On/Off/Reboot switching
Alternative outlet restart mode: Memorize previous status, Always On or Always Off
Ping-No-Answer alarm
Outlet Action via Pre-set Event, Including Power Event, Environment Event and Receiving Trap from other
devices
Circuit Breaker protection
Free bundle Management Utility

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3. RPM Package
The standard RPM package contains a Remote Power Manager unit with supporting hardware. The contents of
the package are:
Remote Power Manager Unit
Rackmount Brackets
CD-ROM, which contains:
User Manual
RPM Utility Manual
Warranty Card
MIB files
RPM Utility Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader

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4. Function
Functions Description
Circuit Breaker Overload protection.
LED Indicators
ON / OFF (green) LEDs: On means the outlet is active. Off means the
outlet is not active.
Threshold (red) LEDs: On means the current has exceed the threshold
setting. Off means the current has not exceed the threshold setting.
Warning (red) LED: On means the RPM is Overloaded.
SSL (blue) LED: On means the web access is protected by SSL.
DHCP (green) LED: On means the RPM gets its IP address by DHCP.
Meter 3 digits will display the current draw (in amps) or the IP Address or the
temperature and humidity.
ID 1-digit will display the identification number of the RPM.
Function Button
Press and release the function button to turn off the audible alarm.
Note: The overload alarm cannot be silenced.
Press and hold the function button for 1 beep, then release will display the
ID number, the temperature and the humidity for both of the
Temperature/Humidity Probes.
Press and hold the function button for 2 beeps, then release will display
the IP address.
Press and hold the function button for 3 beeps, then release will enable
the SSL function.
Press and hold the function button for 4 beeps, then release will change
the way to set the IP address by either DHCP or fixed IP.
Press and hold the function button for 6 beeps, then release resets the
RPM back to the default setting.
ENV1 & ENV2 The two RJ11 ports are for the Temperature/Humidity probes.
Audible Alarm
Warning- 1 beep per 1 second.
Overload- 3 beeps per 1 second.
Note: The audible alarm will continue to beep until the current is lower than
the threshold by 0.5 amps.
Ethernet The RJ45 port is for the network communication.
Outlets A ~ H Each individual outlet can be controlled and monitored.
Power Cord Connect to utility power

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5. Installation
This RPM series is ONLY intended to be installed in an indoor temperature controlled environment that is free of
conductive contaminants. DO NOT operate the RPM in: extremely dusty and/or unclean areas, locations near
heating devices, water or excessive humidity, or where the RPM is exposed to direct sunlight. Select a location,
which will provide good air circulation for the RPM at all times. Route power cords so they cannot be walked on or
damaged.
To ensure safety a Qualified Service Personnel should perform the installation.
Make sure that the AC Utility outlet is properly grounded.
Do not install the RPM if there is not at least 30 feet (10 meters) or more of wire between the electrical outlet
and the electrical service panel.
The RPM comes with brackets for mounting into a rack. To mount the RPM into a rack perform the following
procedure:
1. Attach the mounting brackets to the RPM, using the four retaining screws provided for each of the brackets.
2. Select the desired location for the RPM.
3. Align the mounting holes of brackets with the notched hole on the vertical rail and attach with the retaining
screws.
4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RPM.
5. Connect the output devices to the RPM’s outlets.
6. Connect the input power cord of the RPM to the wall outlet.
Note 1:
The default setting for the IP address is DHCP enabled. If the RPM cannot get the IP from DHCP server, the IP
address will stay at the default IP address 192.168.0.216
Note 2:
To setup the network system for RPM, it is strongly recommended to build up the power monitoring network
system, which is isolated from the others, in order to maintain reliable system operation.

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6. Web Interface
Login:
Enter the IP address of the RPM in a web browser.
Note:
The default setting for the IP address is DHCP enabled. If the RPM cannot get the IP from the DHCP server, the IP
address will remain at the default IP address 192.168.0.216
The default user Name is snmp.
The default Password is 1234.

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Information: Overview
This section shows the information about the RPM Power, the last five events that have occurred, and the
status of the individual outlets. Because different models provide different information, the model you have
may not display the same information.
Outlet Status
Setting Column:
S The schedule function is set. The RPM will execute the preset action according to the schedule.
P The ping function is active. If the specified device stops responding to the ping, the RPM will execute the
preset action according to the ping function.
E The RPM will execute the preset action when the event occurs according to the event action..

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Information: Power
This section shows the information about the power, the current draw and status for each individual outlet.
Information: System
This section shows the information about the System, Network and SNMP:

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Information: Event Log
This table lists all the events that have occurred. The existing values are overwritten when the maximum number
of entries (5000) has been reached. You can filter the log based on specific dates and times. The event logs
can be downloaded and saved for future reference.
Information: Data Log
This table lists all of the saved power and environmental data. The existing values are over written when the
maximum number of entries (5000) has been reached. You can filter the log based on specific dates and times.
The event logs can be downloaded and saved for future reference.

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Management: Control
This allows the specified users to control the outlets.
Select the outlet by checking the box and then click the ON or the OFF button to control the outlet.
ON: Press the ON button to turn on the assigned outlets.
OFF: Press the OFF button to turn off the assigned outlets.
Restart: Press the Restart button to reboot (off/on) the assigned outlets.
Make Group: Press the Make Group button to set up groups for the outlets.
Delete: Delete a group.
Rename: Rename a group.
Note：
After the RPM is plugged into the main power, the RPM will automatically start to sequentially turn on the outlets
according to the preset delay time. The default setting for delay time is one second for each outlet; therefore the 8
outlet RPM will take 8-seconds to complete the start-up sequence.
If the RPM is unplugged from the main power before the start-up sequence is completed, the outlets, which were
not turned on will remain off. The next time the RPM is plugged into the main power, these outlets will not be
automatically turned on. These outlets can only be turned on via the web interface.

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Make Group: This allows the administrator to assign the outlets to make a group. Click on the Group button.
Name the group (36 characters max), select the outlets to include in the group and click Add. Select the check
box by the group that you want to control.
Management: Schedule
This allows the administrator to schedule turning OFF/ON the RPM’s outlets.
Outlet: Assign the outlet to be controlled in this schedule.
Outlet Action: Select the action you want to occur.
Date: When selecting the Once option a specific date must be entered. When selecting the ‘Every’ option
you can set the schedule for an outlet using an assigned weekly day, or every day.
Time: Set the time for the action to occur.

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Management: Ping Action
This allows the administrator to Ping the device that is connected to a specific outlet and if there is no response
the RPM will automatically cycle power to a locked device connected to the specified outlet by rebooting the
outlet.
Outlet: Select which outlet to perform the Outlet Action.
IP Address: Set the IP address of the device to be monitored by the RPM.
Response 5 minutes: The RPM will ping the assigned IP address once each minute. If the device does not
respond, then the RPM will repeat the ping once every minute, if the device does not respond after 5
attempts (5 minutes), the RPM will carry out the assigned action automatically.
Action: Select the outlet action “OFF, ON, ON/OFF or “OFF/ON”
Add: Enables this function.
To delete a Ping action, select the action from the list and select Delete.

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Management: Event Action
This allows the administrator to setup specific actions based on a selected event. The RPM can also receive
SNMP traps from a specified device and then perform the selected action.
Event
Device: When the current for entire RPM exceeds the Warning or Overload thresholds the RPM will perform
the action setup under the Action.
Outlet: When the current for an individual outlet exceeds the Warning or Overload thresholds the RPM will
perform the action setup under the Action.
ENV: When the temperature or humidity exceeds the thresholds the RPM will perform the action setup under
the Action.
Receive Trap: When the RPM receives a trap from the specified device the RPM will perform the action setup
under the Action. Enter the specific trap OID information and the IP address of the device sending the trap to
the RPM.
Action: The RPM will perform the action based on the configured event.
Once the Event and the Action have been setup click Add to saving the settings.
Note:
To setup the thresholds for the Device, the Outlets or the ENV, see the Management Threshold section.
The Event Address List provides a list of all of the configured events. To delete an event select the box in front
of the event then click Delete.

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Management: Device
This allows the administrator to configure the outlet name, the delay time and setup different users for specific
outlets.
Outlet Configuration
Outlet Name: Rename the outlet.
Delay ON: Set the delay time in seconds for the power on sequence.
Delay OFF: Set the delay time in seconds for the power off sequence.
After Restart: Set the desired status you want the outlet to be after the outlet has been restarted.
Owner: The administrator can setup different users for specific outlets. The user accounts must be setup first,
see the Configuration User tab.
Click Apply to save the settings, once the setup is complete.
Note:
The maximum delay times are 9999 seconds.
Energy Configuration
Carbon Emission Rate: Set the Carbon Emission Rate and then select Apply to saving the setting.
Note：
After the RPM is plugged into the main power, the RPM will automatically start to sequentially turn on the outlets
according to the preset delay time. The default setting for delay time is one second for each outlet; therefore the 8
outlet RPM will take 8-seconds to complete the start-up sequence.
If the RPM is unplugged from the main power before the start-up sequence is completed, the outlets, which were
not turned on will remain off. The next time the RPM is plugged into the main power, these outlets will not be
automatically turned on. These outlets can only be turned on via the web interface.

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Management: Threshold
This allows the administrator to configure the thresholds for the environmental probe, the entire RPM and each
individual outlet.
ENV Threshold Configuration: Set the lower and upper thresholds for the optional environmental probe
then click Modify to change the settings. Once these thresholds are set see the management Event Actions
to configure the actions based on these thresholds.
Device Threshold Configuration: Set the warning and overload thresholds for entire RPM then click
Modify to change the settings. Once these thresholds are set see the management Event Actions to
configure the actions based on these thresholds.
Outlet Threshold Configuration: Set the warning and overload thresholds for each individual outlet then
click Modify to change the settings. Once these thresholds are set see the Management Event Actions to
configure the actions based on these thresholds.

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Configuration: Network
This allows the administrator to configure the network settings.
TCP/IP Settings for IPv4
Host Name: The host name of the RPM.
DHCP Client: Enable/Disable DHCP to get the IP address from a DHCP server. The default setting for DHCP
is enabled.
IP Address: The IP address of the RPM. The default static IP address is 192.168.0.216.
Subnet Mask: The subnet mask for your network.
Gateway IP: The IP address of the IVP4 network gateway.
DNS Server1: The IP address of the primary DNS server.
DNS Server1: The IP address of the secondary DNS server.
Once the information has been entered click Apply to save the settings.
TCP/IP Settings for IPv6
DHCP Client: Enable/Disable DHCP to get the IP address from DHCP server. The default setting for the IPv6
DHCP is disabled.
IP Address: The IPv6 address of the RPM.
Default Gateway Address: The IP address of the IPv6 network gateway.
Once the information has been entered click Apply to save the settings.

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Configuration: Security
This allows the administrator to configure the security settings to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the
RPM.
HTTP Configuration
Server: Enabling or disabling the HTTP connection with the RPM.
SSL: Enable or Disable the SSL function. The user may configure HTTPS protocol to use a port number other
than standard HTTPS port (443).
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS: Change from the standard HTTP protocol to the HTTPS protocol.
Port Number: The user may configure port number for the HTTP port (default: 80) or the port number for the
HTTPS port (default: 443).
Once the information has been entered click Apply to save the settings.
Telnet Configuration
Server: Enabling or disabling the Telnet connection with the RPM.
SSH: Enabling or disabling the SSH connection with the RPM.
Port Number: The user may configure Telnet protocol to use a port number other than standard Telnet port
(23).
Once the information has been entered click Apply to save the settings.
IP Filter: Use the IP filter to lockout unauthorized users. Once the information has been entered click Add to
save the settings.