Streakwave PingBrother Series User manual

PingBrother®EPIW102,
EPIW104 & EPIW104P
industrial switch with managed passive POE
& watchdog functions
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CONTENT
Content............................................................................................2
Chapter 1.........................................................................................3
1.1 Preface............................................................................3
1.2 CE mark warning.............................................................3
1.3 FCC warning...................................................................4
Chapter 2.........................................................................................5
2.1 Physical description ........................................................5
2.2Channel states and configuration.....................................6
2.3Power input assignment...................................................6
2.4 Ethernet ports..................................................................7
2.5 POE selector slide switches............................................7
2.6 Application example figures ............................................8
Chapter 3.........................................................................................9
3.1 WEB based management ...............................................9
3.1.1 Status screen ....................................................9
3.1.2 IP Event & Actions configuration .....................10
3.1.3 Voltage Event & Actions configuration.............12
3.1.4 Current Event & Actions configuration.............14
3.1.5 Temperature Event & Actions configuration....16
3.1.6 Manual operation.............................................18
3.1.7 Manual ping.....................................................19
3.1.8 Password configuration...................................20
3.1.9 Network configuration......................................21
3.1.10 Time settings.................................................22
3.1.11 Email configuration........................................23
3.1.12 System log.....................................................24
3.1.13 Firmware update............................................26
3.2Reset the device ............................................................27
3.3 Co-use with a standard 802.3af POE PD-s...................27
Chapter 4.......................................................................................28
4.1 Technical specifications ................................................28
EPIW102..................................................................28
EPIW102..................................................................29
EPIW102..................................................................30

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Chapter 1
1.1 Preface
PingBrother is a passive POE switch (PSE), that can work on nearly any low voltage
power (8-56V DC or 9-42V AC), and can distribute its input power to any kind of
connected standard or non standard POE devices (PD).
The POE output power can be fully managed either manually, remotely over the
network, or by its own built-in control system which works as an IP watchdog. Email
notification can be made about the events and responses.
It’s a great cost-effective multifunctional tool for unattended functioning network devices
such as IP cameras, Wifi radios, VOIP devices and switches, especially those which
have a POE support. By manually deactivating the POE function, PingBrother can
control any connected non-POE device by its relay contact outlets.
1.2 CE MARK WARNING
This is a Class-A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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1.3 FCC WARNING
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Chapter 2
2.1 Physical description
Figure 1
1. Reset button
2. Indicator LEDs (4 LEDs: EPIW104 & 104P, 2 LEDs: EPIW102)
3. Ethernet connectors (4 connectors: EPIW104 & 104P, 2 connectors: EPIW102)
4. Terminal block power connector
5. Relay contact outlets (4 outlets: EPIW104 & 104P, 2 outlets: EPIW102)
6. POE power selector slide switch (4 switches: EPIW104 & 104P,
2 switches: EPIW102)
7. Mounting brackets for wall installation
8. External temperature sensor connector (only EPIW104P)

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2.2 Channel states and configuration
State of channels
Channel description in the web
based GUI of the device on off
State of relays 1-4 not energized energized
POE power out on eth 1-4 on off
LED indicators 1-4 on off
“no”outlet of
terminal blocks 1-4 open closed
“nc” outlet of
terminal blocks 1-4 closed open
Table 1
2.3 Power input assignment
There are two different options to power the device
Passive POE input on Ethernet port 1
(for pin allocation see Table2 on page 7)
External power Input through the Terminal Block connector
In both cases the power input can be:
9-42V AC or
8-56V DC
Please note, that in case of a reverse DC power input the device functions
properly, but the outgoing POE power polarity will also be reversed
compared to the default (See Table2 on page 6)

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2.4 Ethernet ports
RJ45 Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX port with passive PoE extension
RJ45
Pin Color Function RJ45 pin for
Straight cable
(MDI, EIA/TIA568A)
RJ45 pin for
Crossover cable
(MDI, EIA/TIA568A)
1 Green Data TX + 1 3
2 Green/White Data TX - 2 6
3 Orange Data RX + 3 1
4 Blue POE power + 4 4
5 Blue/White POE power + 5 5
6 Orange/White Data RX - 6 2
7 Brown POE power - 7 7
8 Brown/White POE power - 8 8
Table 2
2.5 POE power selector slide switches
The POE power selector slide switches (Figure1 / 6) allow full flexibility of the device.
You can use them to select the input power that the unit gets, either via the terminal
block power connector or a POE input. With these switches, you can also select if the
POE power is output to the Ethernet ports or not.
Settings examples table
SW 1 SW 2-4 TB Power
connector Description
poe out on power in Power injector (Figure 2 on
page 7.)
poe in on not used Power distributor (Figure 3 on
page 7.)
poe in off power out POE separator function (Figure
3 on page 7)
poe off off power in Using with non POE device
Please note, that if the powering comes via Terminal Block connector, but
the SW1 is on “POE in” state, the POE power appears on the eth1 port and
you cannot turn this off with the software.

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2.6 Application example figures
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4

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Chapter 3
Software configuration.
3.1 WEB-based management
The PingBrother can be configured locally or remotely via any web browser.
Default IP address: 192.168.1.234
Default username: admin
Default password: admin
3.1.1 Status screen
On the status screen you can check the current software and hardware version, input
voltage, device internal temperature, uptime, and the states of channels. The external
temperature, current and power consumption readings only appear in the EPIW104P
device. In case of an AC input, the voltage, current and power measurement do not work
properly with Firmware 1.4. This will be fixed in a later firmware version.
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3.1.2 IP event & actions configuration
In this menu you can manage the IP watchdog functions.
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Parameter specifications:
Watched host: can be an IP address or a domain name
HTTP port of the watched host (0-65535, default 80)
Ping delay: minimum time between the device startup or channel off->on
transition and the first ping check (5-3600, default 300 sec)
Please note, that the ping delay must be considerably longer than the boot
time of the watched device, otherwise an infinite loop can occur.
Ping interval: the time between two icmp or http requests
Action after fails: number of lost icmp or http replies to activate the specified
action
Email address: mailing address for notification
Email subject of the notification
Message body of the notification
Action specifications:
The following actions can be set up on all channels:
Do not do anything
Turn ON: the channel turns on
Turn OFF: the channel turns off
Change of state: In case of a specified event, the state of the channel
changes (Off instead of On, or On instead of Off)
Reset: turns off the channel for a specified reset time, and turns the channel
back on afterwards.
Reset time (1-60, default 3 sec)

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3.1.3 Voltage event & actions configuration (only EPIW104P device)
In this menu you can manage the responses to input voltage changes
Figure 7
Parameter specifications:
Check delay: minimum time between the device startup or channel off->on
transition and the first voltage check (5-3600, default 5 sec)
Exceed for: the smallest time of an event for response to be made

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Action specifications:
The following actions can be set up on all channels:
Do not do anything
Turn ON: the channel turns on
Turn OFF: the channel turns off
Compare: If the voltage passes the threshold limit, the channel turns on, and
if the voltage passes the threshold limit in the other direction, the channel
turns off
Reset: turns off the channel for a specified reset time, and turns the channel
back on afterwards
Reset time (1-60, default 3 sec)

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3.1.4 Current event & actions configuration (only EPIW104P device)
In this menu you can manage the responses to current changes on the POE ports
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Parameter specifications:
Check delay: minimum time between the device startup or channel off->on
transition and the first current check (1-3600, default 5 sec)
Exceed for: the smallest time of an event for response to be made
Action specifications:
On all channels the following actions can be set up:
Do not do anything
Turn ON: the channel turns on
Turn OFF: the channel turns off
Change of state: In case of a specified event, the state of the channel
changes (Off instead of On, or On instead of Off)
Reset: turns off the channel for a specified reset time, and turns the channel
back on afterwards
Reset time (1-60, default 3 sec)

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3.1.5 Temperature event & actions configuration (only EPIW104P device)
In this menu you can manage the responses to internal or external temperature changes
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Parameter specifications:
Internal temperature: the air temperature in the device case
External temperature: the temperature that the connected external
temperature sensor measures
Check delay: minimum time between the device startup or channel off->on
transition and the first current check (1-3600, default 5 sec)
Exceed for: the smallest time of an event for response to be made
Action specifications:
The following actions can be set up on all channels:
Do not do anything
Turn ON: the channel turns on
Turn OFF: the channel turns off
Compare: If the temperature passes the threshold limit, the channel turns on,
and if the temperature passes the threshold limit in the other direction, the
channel turns off (thermostat function)
Reset: turns off the channel for a specified reset time, and turns the channel
back on afterwards
Reset time (1-60, default 3 sec)

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3.1.6 Manual operation
Allows manually switching the states of the channels via a web browser
Figure 10
Please note, that if simultaneously more than one command comes from a manual
operation or from the automated IP/Event menu, always the last command will be
performed.
It is possible to switch the channels remotely by pure http (get method) commands.
With this option the outputs can be managed by any 3rd party programs remotely.
The username and password should be sent in base64 coding.

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Examples:
Turn all channels off:
http://PingBrothers_IP_or_hostname/protect/PBmanual.htm?Relay1=0&Relay2=0&Rela
y3=0&Relay4=0
Turn all channels on:
http://PingBrothers_IP_or_hostname/protect/PBmanual.htm?Relay1=1&Relay2=1&Rela
y3=1&Relay4=1
3.1.7 Manual ping
Manually pinging an IP or host from PingBrother
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3.1.8 Password configuration
For changing the administrator password
Figure 12