Raritan PCR8 User manual

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User Manual
PCR8
PCS12
PCS20

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User Manual
PCR8
PCS12
PCS20
Raritan Computer Inc.
400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
USA
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan Computer Europe, B.V.
Eglantierbaan 16
2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel
The Netherlands
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
Kuga Building 7F
11-6, Kuramae 4-chome
Taitoo-ku, Tokyo 111-0051, Japan
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.co.jp
Raritan Computer Taiwan, Inc.
5F, 121, Lane 235,
Pao-Chiao Rd., Hsin Tien
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com.tw
Copyright © 2003 Raritan Computer, Inc.
RPC-0B-E
A
ugust 2003
255-30-3150

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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFORMATION
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied,
reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan Computer, Inc.
© Copyright 2003 Raritan Computer, Inc., Remote Power Control™, Paragon®, Reach®, Dominion™, Powerboard™ are trademarks of Raritan
Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Java® is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Internet Explorer® is a registered trademark of
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trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Contact the Raritan Technical Support Team at [phone] for assistance or email [email protected]
Ask for Technical Support – Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, EST.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................1
PRODUCT FEATURES.................................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................1
PRODUCT PHOTOS ....................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: QUICK START .............................................................................3
PCR8 QUICK START .................................................................................................................................4
EIA-232 Serial Connection.............................................................................................................................. 4
PCR8 Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Viewing the Status Menu _______________________________________________________________________ 5
Controlling Outlets_____________________________________________________________________________ 5
PCR8 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 6
PCS12 QUICK START ...............................................................................................................................7
EIA-232 Serial Connection.............................................................................................................................. 7
PCS12 Operation............................................................................................................................................ 8
Viewing the Status Menu _______________________________________________________________________ 8
Controlling Outlets_____________________________________________________________________________ 8
PCS12 Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 9
PCS20 QUICK START .............................................................................................................................10
EIA-232 Serial Connection............................................................................................................................ 10
PCS20 Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Viewing the Status Menu ______________________________________________________________________ 11
Controlling Outlets____________________________________________________________________________ 11
PCS20 Configuration..................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ..........................................................................13
UNPACKING.............................................................................................................................................13
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE.........................................................................................................13
RJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTERS................................................................................................................13
CONNECTING THE REMOTE POWER CONTROL UNIT ..................................................................................14
Power............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Power On/Off State....................................................................................................................................... 15
Power Up Sequence ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Circuit Breaker .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Serial Connection.......................................................................................................................................... 16
The EIA-232 Serial Connection__________________________________________________________________ 16
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION................................................17
REMOTE POWER CONTROL OPERATION ...................................................................................................17
Viewing the Status Menu............................................................................................................................... 17
Controlling Outlets......................................................................................................................................... 18
On ________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Off ________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Reboot_____________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Help............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Changing Passwords .................................................................................................................................... 19

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REMOTE POWER CONTROL CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................20
Manage Users............................................................................................................................................... 20
Add a User _________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Delete a User _______________________________________________________________________________ 21
Rename a User ______________________________________________________________________________ 21
Add and Remove Outlets ______________________________________________________________________ 22
Change Outlet Names................................................................................................................................... 23
Enable/Disable Confirmation......................................................................................................................... 24
Enable/Disable Status Menu......................................................................................................................... 24
Change Unit ID.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Change Overload Audible Alarm Threshold.................................................................................................. 25
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................27
REMOTE POWER CONTROL / SCS232 CONNECTION SPECIFICATION.........................................................27
APPENDIX B: EQUIPMENT SETUP WORKSHEET ................................................29
APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................31

Safety Instructions
1. This unit is intended for indoor use only.
2. Do not install near water or expose this unit to moisture.
3. To prevent heat buildup, do not coil the power cord when in use.
4. Do not use extension cords.
5. Do not attempt to make any internal changes to the power source. Do not attempt to modify any portion or component
of a Remote Power Control unit unless specifically directed to. Raritan must perform any internal operations.
6. High-voltage surges and spikes can damage this equipment. To protect from such power surges and spikes, this unit
must have a good earth ground. There is an earth ground connection next to the circuit breaker.
7. Before removing or replacing any cables or power cords, power off the Remote Power Control unit. Communication to
the unit will be disrupted while power is off.
8. Do not exceed the AC current rating for the selected model. (Please refer to Appendix A: Specifications for further
information).
9. Although the power switch is turned OFF, the unit is not totally isolated from the power supply. In order to be
absolutely removed from the power supply, the power cord must be unplugged from the unit.
10. For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in
the fixed wiring. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible.

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