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Remote Power Switch (DC)
USER MANUAL
Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs.
November 10, 2017
D-UM-216RP-12001
Firmware Version 1.0J.0183

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  • Page 1 Remote Power Switch (DC) USER MANUAL Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs. November 10, 2017 D-UM-216RP-12001 Firmware Version 1.0J.0183...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Notice The material in this manual is for information purposes and is subject to change without notice. DPS Telecom shall not be liable for errors contained herein or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this...
  • Page 3 Contents Visit our w ebsite at w w w .dpstelecom .com for the latest PDF m anual and FAQs Remote Power Switch (DC) Overview Specifications Shipping List Optional Accessories Installation Tools Needed Mounting Remote Power Controller Back Panel Main Power Connection Switched Power Input/Output Connections 5.2.1 Power Relays...
  • Page 4 8.2.7 Controls 8.2.7.1 Control Groups 8.2.8 Sensors 8.2.9 Analogs 8.2.9.1 Basic Configuration 8.2.9.2 Advanced Configuration 8.2.10 Date and Time 8.2.11 Timers 8.2.12 Reboot Configuring RPS DC Unit as Expansion Monitoring Alarms and Issuing Controls 10.1 Monitoring Alarms 10.1.1 Ping Targets 10.2 Operating Controls 10.3...

  • Page 5: Remote Power Switch (Dc) Overview

    Remote Power Switch (DC) Overview Fig. 1.1 Deploy this power switch at critical locations to switch on, off, and reboot equipment from miles away. If you’ve ever had to jump in your truck and drive hours to a site to reboot jammed equipment, you already know exactly why you need the Remote Power Switch (DC).

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications DC Inputs: Available with 8 inputs/outputs OR 16 inputs/outputs Available with built-in RTU functions OR Only DC switching power Note: RTU build option not available on the 16 input/output version Current Draw: 200 mA @ 48 VDC Output Relays: 2.5A max @ 50V continuous Interfaces: 1 DB9 craft port...
  • Page 7 RTU Build Option Includes: Alarm Termination: Via 50-pin Amphenol connector on back panel Discrete alarms: Analogs: Controls: Ctrl Commands: On, Off and Reset (off-on) Internal Temp:...

  • Page 8: Shipping List

    DPS Telecom at 1-800-622-3314. Remote Power Switch (DC) D-PK-216RP Remote Power Switch (DC) User Manual Remote Power Switch (DC) Resource D-UM-216RP-12001 6 ft.

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Two Metric Rack Screws 4-Pin WAGO Connector 2-000-80750-03 2-802-04037-00 Pads 23" Rack Ear 2-015-00030-00 DC I/O Phoenix Connectors 2-821-00762-08 Optional Accessories RJ45 to RJ45 connection cable D-PR-1028-10C-1.5 Installation Tools Needed To install the Remote Power Switch (DC), you'll need the following tools: Phillips No.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Mounting The Remote Power Switch (DC) can be flush or rear-mounted The Remote Power Switch (DC) mounts in a 19" rack or a 23" rack using the provided rack ears for each size. Two rack ears locations are provided. Attach the appropriate rack ears in the flush-mount or rear-mount locations shown above.

  • Page 11: Remote Power Controller Back Panel

    Remote Power Controller Back Panel Remote Power Switch (DC) back panel connections Optional RJ-45 connection...

  • Page 12: Main Power Connection

    Main Power Connection To connect the NetGuardian to a power supply: Battery lead left, and Ground right Grounding Lug left, dual power inputs right 1) Insert a battery ground wire into the connector's right terminal (Shown above) and battery lead into the left terminal and tighten the screws.

  • Page 13: Switched Power Input/Output Connections

    Switched Power Input/Output Connections Your switched power feeds will be wired to 8-pin connectors, with 2 inputs and 2 outputs per connector, and plugged into any of the power in/out receptacles on the rear of your Remote Power Switch. Your power feeds will be connected to the remote power switch via the 8-pin power connector. To connect your power feeds: 1.

  • Page 14: Lan Connection

    A connector wired with one input and one output 5. Once you've wired your Battery and RTN lines to the 8-pin plug, connect the plug to the Remote Power Switch. 6. Using your flathead screwdriver, tighten the screws on the left and right side of the plug to fasten it securely to the unit.

  • Page 15: Optional) Alarm, Analog, And Control Relay Connector

    (Optional) Alarm, Analog, and Control Relay Connector The Remote Power Switch's 16 discrete alarm inputs, 2 control relay outputs, and 4 analog inputs are all connected through the 50-pin amphenol connector.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Leds

    Remote Power Controller Switch Front Panel Front Panel LEDs The Remote Power Switch's front panel LEDs indicate communication and alarm reporting status. Status Description Blink Green Transmit over craft port Craft Blink Red Receive over craft port Blink Green Transmit over Modem port Alarm Blink Red Receive over Modem port...

  • Page 17: Ack Button

    Ack Button Hold the Ack button for 3 seconds to disable remote access to the unit, the status LED will turn Red. This is useful while on-site, so that unit settings cannot be changed while you are working. Disabling remote access also means you cannot change the state of control relays or reboot the system.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Port

    6.3.1 Bypass Password Hold button while unit is booting up to bypass password in the event of a forgotten password. Initial Configuration: How to Configure the RPS Ethernet Port Before you can connect to your NetGuardian remotely, you must first configure the ethernet ports. Initial ethernet configuration is performed via the unit's TTY interface and a craft connection or a LAN connection that mimics the NetGuardian's factory set IP and subnet mask.
  • Page 19 PC and make sure you are using the cable provided. • Flow control: None Once connected, you will see a blank, white Additional cables can be ordered from DPS Telecom: HyperTerminal screen. Press Enter to activate the Part number D-PR-045-10A-04 configuration menu.

  • Page 20: Via Lan

    Now you're ready to do the rest of your configuration via LAN. Plug your LAN cable into the Remote Power Switch (DC) and see section "Logging On to the Remote Power Switch (DC)" to continue using the Web Browser.
  • Page 21 ...via LAN Connection through Ethernet port To connect to the Remote Power Switch (DC) via LAN, all you need is the unit's IP address (Default IP address is 192.168.1.100). If you DON'T have LAN, but DO have physical access to the Remote Power Switch (DC), connect using a LAN crossover cable.

  • Page 22: Tty Interface

    TTY Interface The TTY interface is your Remote Power Switch's built-in interface for basic configuration. In addition to configuring the unit's ethernet port, you can use the TTY interface to: · Debug and troubleshoot · Set unit back to factory defaults ·...

  • Page 23: Advanced Configuration: Using The Rps Web Browser

    Advanced Configuration: Using the RPS Web Browser The Remote Power Switch (DC) features a built-in Web Browser Interface that allows you to configure the unit through the Internet or your Intranet. You can quickly issue controls using most commonly used browsers. NOTE: The Maximum number of users allowed to simultaneously access the Remote Power Switch (DC) via the Web is 4.

  • Page 24: Changing The Default Password

    8.1.1 Changing the Default Password The password can be configured from the Edit > System screen. The minimum password length is four characters; however, DPS recommends setting the minimum password length to at least five characters. Use the following steps to change the logon password: 1.

  • Page 25: Edit Menu Field Descriptions

    Edit Menu Field Descriptions 8.2.1 System From the Edit > System menu, you will configure global system and DCP settings. You can also resent the unit to factory defaults, backup your configuration, or upload an existing configuration file. The Edit > System menu Global System Settings Name A name for this Remote Power Switch (DC).

  • Page 26: User Profiles

    *Only applicable to firmware v1.0L.0052 and earlier 8.2.2 User Profiles From the Edit > User Profiles menu, you are able to create multiple user accounts. User accounts can be given access to the Provisioning Menu and the Upload link, or be restricted to just the Monitoring pages. User Profiles Edit >>...

  • Page 27: Ethernet

    8.2.3 Ethernet The Edit > Ethernet menu allows you to define and configure Ethernet settings. For initial configuration, see the section of this manual titled, Quick Start: How to Connect to the RPS. The Edit > Ethernet menu Ethernet Settings Hardware address of the Remote Power Switch (DC).

  • Page 28: Serial Port

    8.2.4 Serial Port The Edit>Serial Ports menu allows you to configure your Remote Power Switch's serial port. The unit's serial port can be configured for reach-through access, so you can interface with a serial device at your site via LAN. Configure your serial ports from the Edit>Serial Ports menu Port Configuration Port Type...

  • Page 29: Notifications

    8.2.5 Notifications From the initial Edit > Notifications menu, you will see which of the 8 notifications are enabled, their server, and schedule. To configure notifications: 1. Click on the number link for one of the notifications to begin configuration. The Edit >...

  • Page 30: Alarms

    SNMP Notification receive traps, usually set to 162. Trap Community Community name for SNMP TRAP requests. Trap Type Indicate whether you would like to send SNMPv1 or v2c traps Field descriptions on the SNMP Notification configuration screen 4. Then Set the schedule determining when this particular notification is to be sent. The Schedule creation screen Notification Scheduling From either Schedule 1 or 2, check which days you want to receive...
  • Page 31 8.2.6 Alarms If your Remote Power Switch was built with the alarming option (16 discrete alarms, 2 control relays, and 4 analog inputs), you can configure your unit's discrete alarms from the Edit Menu > Alarms screen. If your unit did not come with additional alarms, the Alarms screen will show only your unit's system alarms.
  • Page 32 8.2.6.1 System Alarms Clicking on the System tab from the Alarms screen will take you to your Remote Power Switch's system alarms. System alarms are housekeeping alarms that are programmed into Remote Power Switch (DC). From here you can change descriptions and set notifications for your unit's system alarms.
  • Page 33 8.2.6.2 Ping Targets A ping target failure can be set to notify like a discrete alarm (see Notifications). When the ping target fails a number of times greater than the Ping Threshold (see Ping Target Settings) the alarm is set and any selected notifications will be triggered.
  • Page 34 8.2.6.3 Ping Targets Settings The Ping Target Settings is used to set the frequency of pings, and to define the conditions under which an alarm is set. The RPS DC will ping each enabled target in it's list according to the Ping Cycle Wait Time, so if the Ping Cycle Wait Time is 10 minutes, it will go through the list every 10 minutes.
  • Page 35 8.2.6.4 Ping Targets Control Association The Control Association is used to automatically attempt to power-cycle a device that can no-longer be pinged. When an alarm is set for a point, the RPS DC will turn off and on that relay to power-cycle the unit.
  • Page 36 8.2.7 Controls From the Edit Menu>Controls option, you can edit your unit's power control options. The Edit > Controls menu Editing Base Controls Label indicating which power input/output is connected. Usr01/02 are optional controls that come with the alarm build option. Pwr01-Pwr08 are Type controls for your power feeds, 1-8.
  • Page 37 8.2.7.1 Control Groups From the Groups tab within the controls menu, you can configure options for each of the unit's groups, 1-8. The Edit > Groups menu Control Groups Label indicating which power input/output is connected. Click the hyperlink Type to reveal which of your power feeds are associated with any one group.
  • Page 38 8.2.8 Sensors The RPS DC supports up to 32 daisy-chained D-Wire sensors via its digital sensor input. Sensors connected to the RPS DC will appear the web interface in the order connected, 1-32. Your RPS DC will automatically recognize the sensor type (temperature, humidity, air flow, etc.) and populate the Sensor ID and Unit (shown below as "Temperature Units") fields.
  • Page 39 The unit will refresh the sensor ID on that channel. Sensor Description Used to describe the type or location of sensor connected to the RPS DC. Checking the reverse button changes negative values to positive, and positive values to negative. Check which notification device(s), 1 through 8, you want to send alarm Notifications notifications for this sensor.
  • Page 40 The temperature sensors measure a range of 32° F to 140° F (0° C to 60° C) within an accuracy of ± 1° . The external temperature sensor provides external temperature readings by plugging the optional probe into the temperature port on the back panel. 8.2.9.1 Basic Configuration Basic analog configuration is performed from the Analogs option, listed in green under the Edit Menu.

  • Page 41: Advanced Configuration

    8.2.9.2 Advanced Configuration Clicking on the Details hyperlink reveals more advanced options for your unit's analog sensors. Displayed options are different for standard analog sensors and internal/external temperature sensors. Internal and external temperature sensors for the Remote Power Switch allow control of threshold alarms and temperature units (C or F). Any of your unit's other analog inputs are set to measure voltage by default and the thresholds are reported as "native units."...
  • Page 42 Editing Analogs - Advanced configured. In the right field, enter the reference value that corresponds to the voltage listed on the left in the desired unit. Temperature Units Choose between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature units. (Internal/External Temp Sensors only) Threshold settings. These temperature settings are used to indicate the severity of Thresholds the alarm depending on which threshold values have been passed.

  • Page 43: Date And Time

    8.2.10 Date and Time From the Date Time menu, you will set the internal clock of the Remote Power Switch or synch it with a Network Time server. If your Remote Power Switch should suffer a power failure or you need to reboot, you will have to reset the unit's date and time unless the Network Time option is enabled.
  • Page 44 8.2.11 Timers The Timers menu allows you to change how often certain events within the Remote Power Switch occur. The Edit > Timers menu Timers Web refresh How often the web browser is refreshed when in monitor mode. The "hearbeat" function that can be used by masters who don't perform integrity Timed Tick checks.
  • Page 45 Configuring RPS DC Unit as Expansion Using a second Remote Power Switch DC unit, you can increase the number of control relays your primary unit has from 8 to 16. Use the following procedure to daisychain your secondary Remote Power Switch unit to your primary.
  • Page 46 will be triggered in the primary unit and each unit's Primary LED will flash only green.
  • Page 47 Monitoring Alarms and Issuing Controls You can monitor your alarms and issue controls from the same web interface you used to configure your Remote Power Switch. The following sections will explain options in the Monitor Menu of the web interface. 10.1 Monitoring Alarms Click on Alarms in blue under the Monitor Menu to view the status of your unit's alarms.
  • Page 48 10.1.1 Ping Targets The Ping Targets screen shows ping failure alarms in the same format as the Alarms screen. Under the State column, the status will appear in red if an alarm has been activated. The status will be displayed in green when the alarm condition is not present. The Monitor >...

  • Page 49: Viewing The Event Log

    10.3 Sensors On the Monitor > Sensors menu, you can monitor all attached digital "D-wire" sensors (including the Internal Temperature sensor if your NetGuardian has this option). The most recent sensor measurement will be shown, and any alarm thresholds crossed will be shown in red. View the current status of all attached sensors in the Monitor >...

  • Page 50: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade To access the Firmware Load screen, click on the Edit > System menu. At the bottom of this screen, click on the Restore Configuration link located in the System Controls section. The click able link to upgrade firmware from the Edit > System menu At the Firmware Load screen, simply browse for the firmware update you've downloaded from www.dpstele.com or one that you have saved from the Backup Configuration feature.
  • Page 51 SNMP Control of Relays In order to control the power outputs via SNMP set commands, a SET command must include the following variables: Numeric OID Type Value Conditions dpsRTUCPort 1.3.6.1.4.1.2682.1.2.3.1 INTEGER Always dpsRTUCAddress 1.3.6.1.4.1.2682.1.2.3.2 INTEGER Always dpsRTUCDisplay 1.3.6.1.4.1.2682.1.2.3.3 INTEGER Always dpsRTUCPoint 1.3.6.1.4.1.2682.1.2.3.4 INTEGER...
  • Page 52 Reference Section 13.1 Display Mapping Description Port Address Point Power Relays 1-8 Expansion Power Relay 1-8 9-16 Display 1 Base Alarms 1-16 17-32 Relay Group 1-16 33-48 Undefined 49-64 Ping Targets 1-16 Display 2 Undefined 17-64 Analog 1 Minor Under Analog 1 Minor Over Analog 1 Major Under Analog 1 Major Over...
  • Page 53 Undefined 33-64 Current for power 2 Minor Under Current for power 2 Minor Over Current for power 2 Major Under Current for power 2 Major Over Display 8 Undefined Current for power 2 Controls 9-16 Current for power 2 Value 17-32 Undefined 33-64...
  • Page 54 Digital Sensor 1 Major Under Digital Sensor 1 Major Over Digital Sensor 1 Not Detected Undefined Digital Sensor 1 Control 9-16 Digital Sensor 1 Value 17-32 Digital Sensor 2 Minor Under Digital Sensor 2 Minor Over Digital Sensor 2 Major Under Digital Sensor 2 Major Over Digital Sensor 2 Not Detected Undefined...
  • Page 55 Digital Sensor 8 Minor Under Digital Sensor 8 Minor Over Digital Sensor 8 Major Under Digital Sensor 8 Major Over Digital Sensor 8 Not Detected Undefined 38-40 Digital Sensor 8 Control 41-48 Digital Sensor 8 Value 49-64 Digital Sensor 9 Minor Under Digital Sensor 9 Minor Over Digital Sensor 9 Major Under Digital Sensor 9 Major Over...
  • Page 56 Digital Sensor 14 Control 41-48 Digital Sensor 14 Value 49-64 Digital Sensor 15 Minor Under Digital Sensor 15 Minor Over Digital Sensor 15 Major Under Digital Sensor 15 Major Over Digital Sensor 15 Not Detected Undefined Digital Sensor 15 Control 9-16 Display 19 Digital Sensor 15 Value...
  • Page 57 Digital Sensor 21 Major Over Digital Sensor 21 Not Detected Undefined Digital Sensor 21 Control 9-16 Digital Sensor 21 Value 17-32 Digital Sensor 22 Minor Under Digital Sensor 22 Minor Over Digital Sensor 22 Major Under Digital Sensor 22 Major Over Digital Sensor 22 Not Detected Undefined 38-40...
  • Page 58 Digital Sensor 28 Minor Over Digital Sensor 28 Major Under Digital Sensor 28 Major Over Digital Sensor 28 Not Detected Undefined 38-40 Digital Sensor 28 Control 41-48 Digital Sensor 28 Value 49-64 Digital Sensor 29 Minor Under Digital Sensor 29 Minor Over Digital Sensor 29 Major Under Digital Sensor 29 Major Over Digital Sensor 29 Not Detected...
  • Page 59 Display Points Alarm Point Description Solution failed email, was unsuccessful. notification problems. Notification 5 A notification 5 event, such as a page or Use RPT filter debug to help diagnose failed email, was unsuccessful. notification problems. Notification 6 A notification 6 event, such as a page or Use RPT filter debug to help diagnose failed email, was unsuccessful.

  • Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Here are answers to some common questions from Remote Power Switch (DC) users. The latest FAQs can be found on the Remote Power Switch (DC) support web page, http://www.dpstele.com. If you have a question about the Remote Power Switch (DC), please call us at (559) 454-1600 or e-mail us at support@dpstele.com 14.1...
  • Page 61 operation. Switching to Reversed operation has different effects, depending on the kind of input connected to the alarm point: · If the alarm input generates an active-high signal, switching to Reversed operation means the Remote Power Switch (DC) will declare an alarm in the absence of the active-high signal, creating the practical equivalent of an active-low alarm.
  • Page 62 Remote Power Switch (DC)'s RTU variables. The T/MonXM variables are included in the distributed MIB only to provide SNMP managers with a single MIB for all DPS Telecom products. Q. How many traps are triggered when a single point is set or cleared? The MIB defines traps like "major alarm set/cleared,"...
  • Page 63 Please have your user manual and hardware serial number ready. 3. Have access to troubled equipment. Please be at or near your equipment when you call DPS Telecom Technical Support. This will help us solve your problem more efficiently.

  • Page 64: End User License Agreement

    DPS Telecom which arise out of or are related to the non-fulfillment of any covenant or obligation of End User in connection with this Agreement.
  • Page 65 Warranty DPS Telecom warrants, to the original purchaser only, that its products a) substantially conform to DPS' published specifications and b) are substantially free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty expires two years from the date of product delivery with respect to hardware and ninety days from the date of product delivery with respect to software.
  • Page 66 Free Tech Support is Only a Click Away Need help with your alarm monitoring? DPS Information Services are ready to serve you … in your email or over the Web! www.DpsTele.com Free Tech Support in Your Email: The Protocol Alarm Monitoring Ezine The Protocol Alarm Monitoring Ezine is your free email tech support alert, delivered directly to your in-box every two weeks.

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