WTI IPS-15 User manual

WTI Part No.: 13301
Rev. B
IPS-15
Internet Power Switch
User's Guide

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................1-1
2. Unit Description ................................2-1
2.1. The Master (Main) Unit ........................2-1
2.1.1. Master Unit Front Panel ...................2-1
2.1.2. Master Unit Back Panel ...................2-2
2.2. The Optional Satellite Unit ......................2-3
2.2.1. Satellite Unit Front Panel ..................2-3
2.2.2. Satellite Unit Back Panel ..................2-4
3. Quick Start ...................................3-1
3.1. Hardware Installation .........................3-1
3.2. Communicating with the IPS-15 ...................3-4
3.2.1. The Web Browser Interface .................3-4
3.2.2. The Text Interface ......................3-6
4. Installation ...................................4-1
4.1. Power Supply Connection .......................4-1
4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3. Console Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.5. Connecting Optional IPS Satellite Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
5. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1. System Mode and User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2. Communicating with the IPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface ................5-3
5.3. Configuration Menus..........................5-5
5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus...............5-5
5.3.2. Plug Parameters Menus ...................5-9
5.3.3. Network Parameters Menus ................5-10
5.3.4. The Telnet Parameters Menus ...............5-13
5.3.5. Web Server Parameters Menus ..............5-14
5.4. Save Configuration Parameters ...................5-16
6. Operation ....................................6-1
6.1. Plug Numbers and Plug Zones ....................6-1
6.2. Operation via the Web Browser Interface ..............6-2
6.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface ....6-2
6.3. Operation via the Text Interface ...................6-4
6.3.1. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface ..........6-4
6.3.2. Boot/On/Off Commands - Text Interface .........6-4
6.3.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface .6-6
6.4. Logging Out of Command Mode ...................6-6
6.5. The Automated Mode .........................6-7
6.6. Manual Operation ...........................6-8
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7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters ............7-1
7.1. Sending Parameters to a File .....................7-1
7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters......................7-2
Appendices
A. Interface Descriptions ..........................Apx-1
A.1. Console Port Interface .......................Apx-1
A.2. Straight Wired RJ11 Cables ....................Apx-1
B. Specifications................................Apx-2
C. Customer Service .............................Apx-3
Index.......................................Index-1
List of Figures
2.1. IPS-15 Master Unit - Front Panel . ....................2-1
2.2. IPS-15 Master Unit - Back Panel. . ....................2-2
2.3. IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Front Panel ....................2-3
2.4. IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Back Panel . ....................2-4
3.1. Connections Diagram . . . . . . . . ....................3-2
3.2. The IPS Plug Status Screen, Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.3. The IPS Plug Status Screen, Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4.4. Connecting Optional IPS Satellite Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
5.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface ..................5-4
5.3. General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface ...........5-6
5.4. General Parameters Menu - Text Interface ................5-7
5.5. Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface .............5-9
5.6. Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface ..................5-9
5.7. Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface..........5-11
5.8. Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface ...............5-11
5.9. IP Security Menu - Text Interface ....................5-13
5.10. Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface ...........5-14
5.11. Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface ................5-14
5.12. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface .......5-15
5.13. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Text Interface ............5-15
6.1. Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface................6-2
6.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface ....................6-4
6.3. The IPS-15 Help Screen - Text Interface .................6-5
A.1. Console Port Interface ..........................Apx-1
A.2. Straight Wired RJ11 Cables .......................Apx-1
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IPS Internet Power Switch; User's Guide

1. Introduction
Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call
just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The IPS-15
Internet Power Switch gives you the ability to perform this function
from anywhere, just point your browser to the IPS's IP address, enter
the secure user name and password, and you're just a click away
from remote power On, Off or Reboot!
Intelligent Power Control
In addition to web browser access, the IPS can also communicate
over any TCP/IP network using standard Telnet, or out-of-band
using an external modem and basic VT100 type terminal emulation.
Expandable
The Main IPS unit can be linked to four additional low cost satellite
units for a total of five individually controlled outlets. If Satellite
Units are addressed in a gang configuration (multiple units assigned
to each address), then up to 16 Satellite Units can be linked together.
Flexible mounting options are also available. A Zero U rack bracket
lets you mount the IPS on the outside of a standard 19 inch rack rail.
A 1U rack tray allows mounting one main unit and two satellite
units in a 19 inch rack.
Security Features
To assure security, web browser access requires the user to enter an
assigned user name and password. This password uses basic 64 bit
encryption techniques to assure secure access to your equipment.
The IPS provides two levels of operational passwords; the System
Administrator Level, which allows access to all configuration and
switching functions, and the User Level, which only allows
switching of assigned plugs.
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Easy to Configure, Easy to Use
The IPS can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally
via the IPS console port. Easy to use commands let you assign a
location name, set system parameters and view plug status. Outlets
can be switched On, Off, or booted using plug numbers or names.
Reliability and Support
The IPS is built in the USA and backed by a two year warranty.
NetReach products are installed in thousands of network sites world
wide. Our customers know they can depend on WTI for superior
quality and reliability for their most mission-critical operations.
Typographic Conventions
Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to
denote the following:
COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.
For example, /ON 3 or /OFF 5.
[Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in
square brackets indicates a specific key.
For example, [Enter] or [Esc].
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2. Unit Description
2.1. The Master (Main) Unit
2.1.1. Master Unit Front Panel
As shown in Figure 2.1, the front panel of the IPS-15 Master Unit
includes connectors, LEDs and a manual control button.
ÀLink Port: An RJ-11 port, used to connect the IPS-15 Master
Unit to the optional Satellite Unit(s). For more information,
please refer to Section 4.5.
ÁConsole Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), for
connection to a local terminal or external modem, as
described in Section 4.3.
ÂNetwork Port: An RJ45 Ethernet Port for connection to your
TCP/IP network. The default IP Address is 192.168.168.168,
for more information, please refer to Section 5.3.1 and
Section 4.4.
ÃACT Indicator: Flashes to indicate activity at the Network
Port.
ÄPWR Indicator: Lights when Power is Applied to the
Master Unit. Note that this LED does not indicate the On/Off
status of the Master Unit's switched AC outlet.
ÅRDY Indicator: Flashes when the IPS-15 Master Unit is
ready to receive commands.
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Figure 2.1: IPS-15 Master Unit - Front Panel

ÆPlug Indicator and Manual Control Button: An On/Off
Indicator and Manual Control Button for the Master Unit's
switched plug. To manually switch the plug "On" or "Off",
press and hold the control button for one second.
Note: If desired, the Manual Control Button can also
be disabled, set to control only the plug on the Master
Unit, or set to control the Master Unit plus all
connected Satellite Units as described in Section 5.3.1.
2.1.2. Master Unit Back Panel
The Back Panel of the IPS-15 Master Unit includes a master power
switch, the switched AC outlet, a power inlet, and a circuit breaker
as described below.
ÀMaster Power Switch: This switch must be "On" in order for
the IPS-15 to function. Note that this switch is not used to set
the On/Off status of the switched outlets.
ÁSwitched AC Outlet: A 115 VAC outlet, that can switch up
to 15 Amps. If more than one switched outlet is required,
optional IPS-15 Satellite Units can be easily added to provide
control of up to 17 outlets.
ÂPower Inlet: A 115 VAC inlet that supplies power for the
IPS's command functions and the switched plug.
ÃCircuit Breaker: 115 VAC, 15 Amps.
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IPS Internet Power Switch; User's Guide
Figure 2.2: IPS-15 Master Unit - Back Panel

2.2. The Optional Satellite Unit
The optional, IPS-15 Satellite Unit allows you to add switched
outlets whenever you need them. Satellite Units can be switched
On, Off, or rebooted in response to commands issued at the
IPS-15 Master Unit.
2.2.1. Satellite Unit Front Panel
The front panel of the IPS-15 Satellite Unit includes two link ports,
an address selector switch, and power indicator lights.
ÀLink Ports: Two RJ11 jacks used to connect the Satellite
Unit to the IPS-15 Master Unit, and/or to other IPS Satellite
Units. Switching commands are sent from the Master Unit to
the Satellite Unit(s) via the Link Ports.
ÁAddress Selector Switch: A four position slider switch,
which is used to select the address for each IPS Satellite Unit.
Note that the address for the Master Unit is always "1." For
more information, please refer to Section 4.5.
ÂPWR Indicator: Lights when power is applied to the
Satellite Unit. Note that the PWR LED does not indicate the
On/Off status of the Satellite Unit's switched AC outlet.
ÃPLUG ON Indicator: Lights when the Satellite Unit's
switched AC outlet is switched "On."
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Section 2: Unit Description
Figure 2.3: IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Front Panel

2.2.2. Satellite Unit Back Panel
The back panel of the IPS-15 Satellite Unit includes a switched AC
outlet, a power inlet, and a circuit breaker as described below.
ÀSwitched AC Outlet: A 115 VAC outlet, that can switch up
to 15 Amps. This outlet can be switched On, Off, or rebooted
in response to commands issued at the IPS-15 Master Unit.
ÁPower Inlet: A 115 VAC inlet that supplies power for both
command functions and the switched plug.
ÂCircuit Breaker: 115 VAC, 15 Amps.
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Figure 2.4: IPS-15 Satellite Unit - Back Panel