Warnings and Cautions: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECURE RACKING If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide FCC Part 15 Regulation 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.
1. Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up" requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. RPS Series Remote Power Switches give you the ability to perform this function remotely. If secure remote access is an issue, you can communicate through Perle’s IOLAN DS product line to securely manage the power status of your electronic equipment.
NEMA 5-15R outlets. 30 Amps maximum total load. One (1) Rack Unit. • RPS1620: Vertical mount. Sixteen (16) switched, 208 to 240 VAC, IEC-320-C13 outlets. 20 Amps maximum total load. Zero (0) Rack Unit. RPS1630: Vertical mount. Sixteen (16) switched, 100 to 120 VAC, •...
2. Unit Description 2.1. RPS820 and RPS830 Front Panel The front panels of both RPS820 and RPS830 models include two LED indicators which function as follows: • Power: Lights when power is applied to the unit. Note that this indicator does not show the On/Off status of the switched outlets. •...
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Main Power Switch: Applies power to the RPS Unit. This switch must ➇ be "On" in order for the RPS to function. Note that this switch is not used to set the On/Off status of the switched outlets. COM / RS232 Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), for connection ➈...
2.3. RPS1620 and RPS1630 Hardware As shown in Figure 2.2, RPS1620 and RPS1630 units includes power outlets, LEDs and a manual control button. The items in Figure 2.2 are described on the following page. Figure 2.2: RPS1620 and RPS1630 Hardware (Model RPS1630 Shown)
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide As shown in Figure 2.2, RPS1620 and RPS1630 units include the following components: Manual Switch Button: A Manual Control Button for the unit’s switched plugs. To manually switch plugs "On" or "Off", press and hold the control button for approximately three seconds.
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Power Circuit "A" Input Components: An AC inlet and circuit breaker, which supply power to plugs one through 8: Model RPS1620: • Power Inlet: Two (2) 208 to 240 VAC, IEC-320-C14 AC inlets. • Circuit Breaker: 10 Amps. Model RPS1630: •...
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Refer to power rating nameplate on the RPS back panel, and then connect the RPS unit to an appropriate power source. RPS830 and RPS1630 units should be connected to a 100 to 120 VAC power supply, and RPS820 and RPS1620 units should be connected to a 208 to 240 VAC power supply.
3.1.2. Connect your PC to the RPS The RPS can either be controlled by a local PC Serial Port, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the RPS via the Network Port or Console/RS232 Port.
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To communicate with the RPS unit, proceed as follows: 1. Access Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly for the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface: a) Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser. Enter the RPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168) in the address bar, then press [Enter].
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Figure 3.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) Remote Power Switch v1.43s Plug | Name -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined)
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Text Interface: Type /X and press [Enter]. This completes the Quick Start Guide for the RPS Series Remote Power Switch. Prior to placing the unit into operation, it is recommended to refer to the remainder of this User’s Guide for important information regarding advanced configuration capabilities and more detailed operation instructions.
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RPS830 and RPS1630 units should be connected to a 100 to 120 VAC Power Supply, and RPS820 and RPS1620 units should be connected to a 208 to 240 VAC power supply. Set the RPS's Master Power Switch in the "On" position.
15 Amps, providing a maximum total load of 30 Amps for the unit. RPS820 and RPS1620 units are designed for 208 to 240 VAC power control; Power Circuit "A" can switch up to 10 Amps, and Power Circuit "B" can also switch up to 10 Amps, providing a maximum total load of 20 Amps for the unit.
100Base-T interface, most router switches will autosense to determine if the device is 100Base-T or 10Base-T, and then configure the network interface accordingly. If your router switch does not autosense, the network interface port must be manually set to 10Base-T.
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5. Configuration 5.1. System Mode and User Mode In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the RPS features two operating modes; System Mode and User Mode. • System Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus, switching functions and status screens. The System Mode Status Screens show On/Off conditions for all switched outlets, and list all currently defined system parameters.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Figure 5.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) 5.2. Communicating with the RPS In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the RPS and access the command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the RPS offers two separate command interfaces: the Web Browser Interface, and the Text Interface.
5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface In order to issue commands via the Web Browser Interface, the RPS must be connected to a TCP/IP network, and your PC must be equipped with a JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer™ or Netscape™...
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Remote Power Switch v1.43s Plug | Name -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ “/H” for help. RPS> Figure 5.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) 5.2.2.
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To access command mode via the Text Interface, proceed as follows: 1. The RPS is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain your communication program is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits, parity and Comm Port.
• Newly selected parameters will not be activated until you click the "Apply" button. • Click "Switch Panel" to return to the main status screen. Text Interface: Refer to the Help Screen (/H) and then enter the appropriate command to access the desired menu. When the configuration menu appears, key in the number or letter for the parameter that you wish to define and follow...
GENERAL PARAMETERS: System Password: User Name: Site ID: Command Echo: Inactivity Timeout: Command Confirmation: On Automated Mode: Manual Switch Button: On Default Parameters Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.4: General Parameters Menu - Text Interface (undefined) (undefined) (undefined) 2 Mins Confi...
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide The General Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be defined. • System Password: The RPS will display a password prompt when you attempt to access command mode. When the System Password is entered at log on, the System Mode will be active, allowing access to both switching functions and configuration menus.
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Automated Mode is required, it is recommended to use the IP Security feature (Section 5.3.4.1) to restrict access. • Manual Switch Button: Enables and configures the manual plug control button. (Default = "On".) ▪ Off: Disables the manual switch button.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Figure 5.5: Serial Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface SERIAL PARAMETERS: 1. Baud Rate: 9600 2. Data: 8 Bit 3. Parity: None 4. Stop: 1 Bit 5. Port Mode: Console 6. Modem Init. Str: ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1 Enter selection, Press <ESC>...
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As shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus allow you to define the following parameters: Note: When the baud rate, data bits, parity or stop bits settings are changed via the console port, newly selected parameters will not be applied until the user exits and then re-enters command mode.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Figure 5.7: Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface PLUG #3 PARAMETERS: 1. Plug Name: 2. Password: 3. Boot/Seq. Delay: 4. Power Up Default: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.8: Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.3.
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Default command (/D) is invoked, or after power to the unit has been interrupted and restored. When the Default command is invoked, or power is restored, the RPS will automatically switch each plug On or Off as specified by the Power-Up Default. (Default = On.)
For example, if the plug password "switch" is defined for plugs 1, 2, and three, then if a user logs into command mode using the password "switch", that user will be allowed to issue switching and reboot commands to plugs 1, 2, and 3, but not plugs 4 through 16.
5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot operations as opposed to simple On/Off operations as described below: 1. Reboot Cycles: a) Single Plug: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the plug will remain Off before it is switched back On again.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide 5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus The Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other network parameters. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" button. The Web Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.9.
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Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Since 255 is a wild card, Mask #1 blocks all IP Addresses. Mask #2 then specifically grants access to 192.1.1.5 only. Example 2: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192. Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255 Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Figure 5.12: Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface TELNET PARAMETERS: 1. Service: 2. Telnet Port #: 3. Multiple Telnet: Off Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.13: Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.5.
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The Telnet Parameters Menus allow the following parameters to be defined. Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface. • Service: Enables/Disables Telnet communication with the RPS unit. When this item is set to the "Off" condition, user’s will not be able to contact the unit via Telnet.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Figure 5.14: Web Browser Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface WEB SERVER: 1. Service: 2. Server Port #: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.15: Web Browser Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.6.
The Web Server Parameters Menu allows the following parameters to be defined. Please note that all parameters listed here are available via both the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface. • Service: Enables/Disables the RPS’s Web Server. Note that when the Web Server is disabled, you will not be able to communicate via the Web Browser Interface.
3. Switching Plugs On: Click the "On" button next to the desired plug(s), and then click "Apply." To switch all plugs On, click the "On" button in the "All Plugs" row, and then click "Apply." Notes:...
Figure 6.1: Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) 4. Switching Plugs Off: Click the "Off" button next to the desired plug(s), and then click "Apply." To switch all plugs Off, click the "Off" button in the "All Plugs" row, and then click "Apply."...
Figure 6.3: The RPS Help Screen - Text Interface 6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface These commands can be used to switch plugs On/Off, reboot plugs or set plugs to their user-defined Power Up Default values. Plugs may be specified by name or number.
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To switch plugs On/Off, initiate a reboot cycle, or set plugs to their Power Up Default values, proceed as follows: 1. Switch Plug(s) On: Type /ON n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the number or name of the desired plug. For example: 2.
1. Several Plugs: To apply a switching or reboot command to several plugs, enter the numbers or names for the plugs, separated by a "plus sign" (+). For example to switch plugs 1, 4, and 5 Off, enter the following: 2.
6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode When you have finished communicating with the RPS, it is important to always disconnect using either the "Log Out" button (Web Browser Interface) or /X command (Text Interface), rather than simply closing your browser window or communications program.
Parameters Menu), can be used to completely disable the manual power button as described in Section 5.3.1. For more information on the Manual Switch Button Parameter, please refer to Section 5.3.1. Note: When the Manual Switch Button is used, Boot / Sequence...
7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the RPS has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide 7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send saved parameters to the RPS. Note: Parameters that have been saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the Text Interface. This procedure cannot be performed via the Web Browser Interface.
8. Upgrading the RPS Firmware When new, improved versions of the RPS firmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be installed via the Console Port or Network Port. • The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the Text Interface.
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7. Recovery Mode: In the rare event that the RPS operating system becomes corrupted during installation, front panel indicators will blink, and the unit will automatically switch to Recovery Mode. If the unit switches to Recovery Mode, first access the RPS command mode to reset the Console Port to 9600 bps, Eight Data Bits, No Parity, One Stop Bit, and then return to step 3 and repeat the upload procedure.
• Connectors: Eight (8) NEMA 5-15 Outlets, Split into Two 15 Amp Circuits • Load: 15 Amps per Circuit; providing a Maximum Total of 30 Amps Model RPS1620 (208 to 240 VAC) AC Input: Two Separate Circuits; 10 Amps Maximum per Circuit •...
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• Model RPS820: 8 lbs. (3.6 Kg) Shipping Weight • Model RPS830: 9 lbs. (4.1 Kg) Shipping Weight • Models RPS1620: 10 lbs. (4.5 Kg) Shipping Weight • Model RPS1630: 11 lbs. (5 Kg) Shipping Weight Temperature: (Operating) 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide C. Customer Service C.1. Making a Technical Support Query This section contains the following information about making a query; • Who to contact on page Apx-4 • Information needed when making a query on page Apx-6 •...
Notes: Address Perle Systems Ltd. 60 Renfrew Drive Markham Ontario Canada L3R OE1 Perle Systems Europe Ltd. 3 Wintersells Road Byfleet Surrey KT14 7LF Perle Asia Pacific (Pte) Ltd. Yu Li Industrial Building No 37 Lor 23 Sims Avenue 04-01/05 Singapore 388371 Perle Systems Ltd.
RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide C.4. Information Needed When Making a Query When you make a technical support enquiry please have the following information ready; Hint: Print out this page and fill in the table provided with the basic information you need.
C.5. Making a Support Query via the Perle Web Page If you have an internet connection, please send details of your problem to Technical Support using the email links provided on the Perle web site (http://www.perle.com) in the 'Support' area. See also Perle support centres worldwide on page Apx-5 for email links and other contact details for the Perle technical support centres.
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Index Activity Indicator RPS1620 and RPS1630 Automated Mode Back Panel RPS820 and RPS830 Baud Rate Console Port Boot/Sequence Delay Boot/Sequence Delay Time Booting Plugs Boot Command Button Mode Cable Keepers Circuit Breakers RPS1620 and RPS1630 RPS820 and RPS830 Co-location Command Confirmation...
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide MAC Address Main Power Switch RPS1620 and RPS1630 RPS820 and RPS830 Manual Operation Manual Plug Control RPS1620 and RPS1630 RPS820 and RPS830 Manual Switch Button Master Power Switch RPS1620 and RPS1630 RPS820 and RPS830...
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Switched Outlets RPS1620 and RPS1630 RPS820 and RPS830 Switching Plugs System Mode System Password System Ready Indicator RPS820 and RPS830 Telnet Disable Port Number Service Telnet Parameters Menu Text Interface 5-4 to 5-5, 6-3 to 6-5 Timeout Upgrade Firmware Uploading Parameters...