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Neol ePowerSwitch M8 Quick Start Manual

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ePowerSwitch
M/S
Power Management
ePowerSwitch
M8
(Master)
ePowerSwitch
S8
(Slave)
Quick Start Guide
e-mail: info@direktronik.se
tel: 08-52 400 700 fax: 08-520 18121
V.11/2006

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  • Page 1 ePowerSwitch Power Management ePowerSwitch (Master) ePowerSwitch (Slave) Quick Start Guide e-mail: info@direktronik.se tel: 08-52 400 700 fax: 08-520 18121 V.11/2006...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The ePowerSwitch S8 slave unit has eight power outlets, which can be individually controlled through its serial RS 232 port, either by an ePowerSwitch M8 or using a device with a serial RS 232 interface (such as a PC or a console server). Up to four cascaded ePowerSwitch S8 slaves can be connected to any one serial port, providing up to 32 power outlets.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    Important: Read before use! In the following guidelines, “ePowerSwitch device” refers to both devices, the ePowerSwitch M8 master and the ePowerSwitch S8 slave. Check that the used power cables, plugs and sockets are in good condition. Always plug the ePowerSwitch M/S devices into properly grounded power outlets (two poles plus ground).

  • Page 4: Installation

    2. Installation The ePowerSwitch M8 master has a built-in Web server, an Ethernet port and a serial port. It can be used as a stand-alone device to control eight IEC power sockets using the IP protocol. The number of controlled sockets can be increased to 16, 24, 32 or 40 by connecting one to four ePowerSwitch S8 slaves to the master.
  • Page 5 2. Allocate an address to each slave by positioning the address selection DIP switches (marked “Slct”) on the front panel as shown in the table below. Notes: − Switch the device off before changing its DIP switches. − Do not use the same address for two different slaves. Slave number DIP switch 1 DIP switch 2...

  • Page 6: Configuring The Epowerswitch M8 Master

    3. Configuring the ePowerSwitch M8 master Before you can use the ePowerSwitch M8 on your network, you must configure its network settings. Ask your network administrator for the correct settings. You can configure the ePowerSwitch M8 by one of two methods:...

  • Page 7: Configuration Using The Epowerswitch Finder Program

    4. Configuration using the ePowerSwitch Finder program Notes − The ePowerSwitch M8 and the PC used to configure it have to be connected to the same network segment. Because the protocol of the ePowerSwitch Finder program can not be routed, it can not be used to configure the ePowerSwitch through a WAN or the Internet.
  • Page 8 General tab On this tab you can: enter all network settings of the ePowerSwitch M8 (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and port number); permit or deny the configuration using the ePowerSwitch Finder program (for security). Labels tab On this tab you can: assign a name to a group of connected ePowerSwitch units (a group consists of one master and up to four slaves);...

  • Page 9: Configuration Using A Terminal Connection

    Web server configured. To configure the Web server using a PC and a terminal connection: 1. Use the supplied RS 232 serial cable to connect the ePowerSwitch M8 to an available serial port of your PC. 2. Run a terminal program, such as Windows HyperTerminal. (To run HyperTerminal, click the Start button and select Programs –>...
  • Page 10 5. Press the <Tab> key on your keyboard. The Configuration menu appears on your screen and the ePowerSwitch M8 is now in Configuration mode. Configure the Web server of your ePowerSwitch M8 using the commands listed on screen. > ePowerSwitch M8...
  • Page 11 The main menu The Main menu of the configuration mode contains all available commands. All commands start with a slash (/). Examples: To go to the Network Parameters settings menu, type the command /NP. To view the current menu again, press <Enter>. To return to the previous menu, press <Esc>.
  • Page 12 NETWORK PARAMETERS SETTINGS MENU Command /NP This menu contains the commands for specifying the network settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway and port number) and for permitting or denying the configuration over a local area network using the ePowerSwitch Finder program. NETWORK PARAMETERS SETTINGS MAC Address 00.01.9A.F1.00.0F...
  • Page 13 Command 4 NETWORK PARAMETERS SETTINGS Port is: 80 Enter port or <ESC> to exit You must restart the device (Command /RS) to valid the new parameters > Command 5 NETWORK PARAMETERS SETTINGS Finder is: Activated Activate Deactivate Enter Selection or <ESC> to exit You must restart the device (Command /RS) to valid the new parameters >...
  • Page 14 PASSWORD SETTINGS MENU Command /PS In this menu, you can configure the names and the corresponding passwords of the administrator and of the users. PASSWORDS SETTINGS Administrator Users Device 1 Users Device 2 Users Device 3 Users Device 4 Users Device 5 Enter Selection or <ESC>...
  • Page 15 GROUP, DEVICE AND SOCKET NAMES SETTINGS Command /NS Use the commands in this menu to assign a name to a group of ePowerSwitch units, to each ePowerSwitch device and to each power socket. GROUP, DEVICE AND SOCKET NAMES SETTINGS Group Name Group Name Device 1 &...
  • Page 16 DEVICE PARAMETERS SETTINGS Command /DP With the commands in this menu, you can: specify an e-mail address for problem reports: if a slave device without power is accessed by a user, the mail client will pop up with that address in the To field. The user can then send this message manually to the administrator.
  • Page 17 SOCKET RESTART DELAY SETTINGS Command /RD With this menu, you can define the restart delay for all power sockets. SOCKET RESTART DELAY SETTINGS Delay before Restart (sec) Enter Selection or <ESC> to exit > Command 1 SOCKET RESTART DELAY SETTINGS Delay before Restart (sec) is: 5 5 sec 10 sec...
  • Page 18 IP SECURITY SETTINGS Command /IS With this menu, you can specify IP addresses or IP ranges that are authorized or denied access to the Web server of the ePowerSwitch M8. See section 6 for details. IP SECURITY SETTINGS Mask #1 0.0.0.0...
  • Page 19 RESTART THE DEVICE Command /RS This command is used for restarting the ePowerSwitch M8. A restart must be performed: after you have changed network parameters (with command /NP), to exit serial configuration mode and return to command mode. RESTART THE DEVICE The system is reinitializing, please wait ...

  • Page 20: Configuring The Security Settings

    6. Configuring the security settings Explanation of the mask settings Each mask consists of an IP address or an IP address range and defines the access rights to the ePowerSwitch’s Web server for those addresses or address ranges.. Each mask can be activated or deactivated. Each IP address consists of a series of four eight-bit numbers.

  • Page 21: Serial Port Pin Assignment

    None Notes: − The serial cable supplied with the ePowerSwitch M8 is a standard straight extension cable with DB9 connectors. This cable is intended for connecting the serial port of the ePowerSwitch M8 to a serial port of a PC.

  • Page 22: Controlling The Power Outlets Through A Web Browser

    8. Controlling the power outlets through a Web browser 1. Start your Web browser. Enter the IP address of your ePowerSwitch M8. The browser displays the login dialog box. 2. Enter a user name and its corresponding password. If you log on as administrator (default name: “admin”, default password: “admin”) you can control all power sockets.

  • Page 23: Controlling The Power Outlets Through A Serial Connection

    None 4. On your computer, press <Enter> until the prompt (>) appears on your screen. The ePowerSwitch M8 is now in Command mode and is waiting for user input to switch the power outlets. Note: The power outlet of the ePowerSwitch can be controlled only if the ePowerSwitch is in Command mode and not in Configuration mode.
  • Page 24 Example – controlling the first slave connected to the master: (DIP switch of the slave: 1 = On and 2 = Off) P20=1: <Enter> Switch all 8 sockets On P25=0: <Enter> Switch socket 5 Off Notes: − The commands are not case-sensitive, i.e. you can use both lower- and upper-case letters. −...
  • Page 25 Controlling the power sockets of an ePowerSwitch slave or several connected slaves In this case, you have to assemble a special serial cable as shown in the drawing in section 7 or contact your dealer to order one. 1. Use this special cable to connect the ePowerSwitch slave to an available serial port of your 2.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    10. Technical specifications ePowerSwitch M8 Network standards IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T Network protocols TCP/IP, HTTP Network connection RJ-45 connector for UTP CAT5 Max. network cable length 100 metres (not included) Serial connection RS 232, SUB-D 9 female Nominal input voltage 230 V/50 Hz...

  • Page 27: Konformitätserklärung

    We hereby declare that the versions ePowerSwitch-4, ePowerSwitch 1G, ePowerSwitch 4G, ePowerSwitch 8G, ePowerSwitch M8, ePowerSwitch S8, ePowerSwitch 4XM, ePowerSwitch 8XM, ePowerSwitch 8XS of our ePowerSwitch product meet the safety requirements specified in the European Union directives relating to electrical and electronic products: 1.

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