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- Page 1 Remote Power Switch AB6 USER MANUAL Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs. February 6, 2017 D-UM-RSPDC-12011 Firmware Version 1.0C...
- Page 2 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Visit our w ebsite at w w w .dpstelecom .com for the latest PDF m anual and FAQs Introduction Specifications Shipping List Hardware Installation Tools Needed Mounting Power Connections Studded Power Block Cover Power Input Connection Power Output Connection Physical Power Switch Resources Front Panel LEDs Craft Port... - Page 4 6.3.4 Firewall 6.3.4.1 Disabling Protocols 6.3.5 SNMP 6.3.6 Notifications 6.3.6.1 Email Notification Settings 6.3.6.2 SNMP Notification Settings 6.3.6.3 Schedule 6.3.6.4 Testing Notifications 6.3.7 Power Feed Status (Provisioning) 6.3.8 Base Alarms (Provisioning) 6.3.9 User Controls (Provisioning) 6.3.9.1 Configuring Derived Controls 6.3.10 User Analogs (Provisioning) 6.3.11 Sensors (Provisioning)
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The RPS AB6 front panel The Remote Power Switch (RPS AB6), is a rack-mountable power distribution unit (PDU) that allows you to remotely power on/off and reboot critical devices from any computer on your network. Via the RPS web browser, you'll be able to toggle power, monitor voltages (and threshold alarms) for your power feeds, and see fuse-alarms. - Page 6 Windows Compatibility: XP, Vista, 7 32/64 bit *RoHS 5 Approved...
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Page 7: Shipping List
While unpacking the Remote Power Switch, please make sure that all of the following items are included. If some parts are missing, or if you ever need to order new parts, please refer to the part numbers listed and call DPS Telecom at (800) 622-3314. Shipping List... - Page 8 3/8" Ear Screws (x8) 5 Amp Fuse (x12) 1-000-60375-05 2-741-10000-00 Standard Rack Screws (x4) 10 Amp Fuse (x4) 1-000-12500-06 2-741-05000-00 Nut With Star Washer (x9) Studded Power Block Cover (x2) 2-002-01421-00 2-820-73175-01 Cable Ties (x4) 1-012-00106-00 Optional Accessories D-Wire Temperature Sensor 6 Pin Connectors (For Controls) (x1) D-PK-DSNSR-12001 2-821-10635-00...
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Page 9: Hardware Installation
7/16" Nut Driver Mounting The RPS AB6 with 23" rack ear in flush mount position The Remote Power Switch mounts in a 19" rack or a 23" rack using the appropriate rack ears for each size. Attach the rack ears in the flush-mount location shown in the picture above. -
Page 10: Power Connections
Power Connections Both the Remote Power Switch AB6's power input and output connections are located on the unit's rear panel. The Remote Power Switch AB6 rear panel Studded Power Block Cover Before the power input connections can be made the studded power block covers will need to be removed. -
Page 11: Power Input Connection
The Grounding Lug must be used in order to comply with standards. WARNING! Input Feed B and the Grounding Lug for the RPS AB6 Before you connect a power supply to the Remote Power Switch, test the voltage of your power supply: ·... -
Page 12: Power Output Connection
The Remote Power Switch's power feeds are wired to 6-pin plug connectors, 3 per connector. For each output feed, the -48V cable will be on the left and the ground cable (GND) will be on the right. Power output connectors on the RPS AB6 To connect your power feeds: 1. - Page 13 Inserting the ground cable into appropriate terminal for the output connector 3. Connect the ground cable to the right terminal for each power output; using a small flathead screwdriver, tighten the GND terminal. 4. Connect the -48V cable to the left terminal for each power output; using a small flathead screwdriver, tighten the -48V terminal.
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Page 14: Physical Power Switch Resources
The front panel of the RPS AB6 Front Panel LEDs Indicator LEDs for the RPS AB6 are all located on the front panel, and will alert you to the status of your unit. LEDs on the front panel of the RPS AB6... -
Page 15: Craft Port
Front Panel LEDs: Status Description Blinking Green Transmit over D-Wire D-Wire Blinking Red Receive over D-Wire Blink Green Transmitting over craft port Craft Blink Red Receiving over craft port A fuse is blown/broken on one or more of the power FA Sum Solid Red feeds... -
Page 16: Lan Connection
1 Trans mit Out + (TO+) Ethernet port pinout Connect the RPS AB6 to LAN via the unit's front-side 10/100BaseT Ethernet port. Breaker Switches The switches on the front panel of the remote power switch control the corresponding power inputs on the backside of the unit. -
Page 17: Fuses
Fuses The Remote Power Switch AB6's fuses are all located on the front side, each directly corresponding with the power feeds in the back. Each of the unit's fuse slots accepts up to a 10 amp GMT fuse, however, 10 Amp fuses are not required. The user should choose fuses rated to fit their application and should not exceed 40 Amps-worth of fuses per 6-output side (A or B). -
Page 18: Alarm Monitoring
Discrete Alarms The RPS AB6's discrete alarm inputs The RPS AB6 features 16 discrete alarm inputs - also called digital inputs or contact closures. Discrete alarms are either activated or inactive, so they're typically used to monitor on/off conditions like power outages, equipment failures, door alarms and so on. -
Page 19: Analog Alarms
The measurement range of the analog channels is –90 to +90 VDC or 4 to 20 mA. You can connect analog alarm inputs to the RPS AB6 by using the 8-pin analog alarm connectors. For the 8-pin analog connector's pinout information, see the figure below. -
Page 20: Switching Analog Alarms To Current Operation
WARNING: Always observe anti-static precautions whenever opening the unit. To test the analog alarm voltage/current jumpers, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the RPS AB6 is depowered and disconnected from all network connections. 2. Remove the screws from the sides of the RPS AB6 case. -
Page 21: D-Wire Sensor Input
Using a 6P4C, straight-through RJ-11 cable (part #D-PR-045-10A-01, pinout below), connect the D- Wire sensor port on the RPS AB6 to the In jack on a D-Wire sensor. Chain additional sensors to the RPS AB6 (using the same straight-through cables) from the Out jack on the previous sensor to the In jack on the next (i.e. -
Page 22: Display Mapping
Display Mapping Description Port Address Point Power outputs side A fuse alarms Power outputs side B fuse alarms 7-12 Side A breaker alarm Side B breaker alarm Display 1 Power outputs side A 17-22 Power outputs side B 23-28 User Controls 29-30 System alarms 33-64... - Page 23 Digital Sensor 13 value 6-32 Display 15 Digital Sensor 14 alarms 33-37 Digital Sensor 14 value 38-64 Digital Sensor 15 alarms Digital Sensor 15 value 6-32 Display 16 Digital Sensor 16 alarms 33-37 Digital Sensor 16 value 38-64 The RPS AB6 display mapping...
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Page 24: Initial Configuration
RPS's secure web browser interface. Connecting via the Craft Port RPS AB6 Craft Port The easiest way to connect to your Remote Power Switch is over a physical cable connection between your PC's COM port and the Remote Power Switch's craft port. -
Page 25: Control Power Via Tty
Setting up a serial connection using HyperTerminal 2. Press Enter The TTY interface login screen 3. Enter the default login information. • Username: admin • Password: dpstelecom See Ethernet Configuration later in this chapter to continue configuring your Remote Power Switch's ethernet port. -
Page 26: Connecting Via Lan
From here you can view the ID, Description, Fuse status (OK/Fail), and PowerState (On/Off). You also have access to the following commands: Status Description On (O) Turn on power. Off (F) Turn off power. Reset (R) Temporarily turns off power before turning it back on again. Print Summary (P) View a list of relay states and fuse statuses. - Page 27 If you DON'T have physical access to the Remote Power Switch, you can make a LAN connection to the unit by temporarily changing your PC's IP address and subnet mask to match the Remote Power Switch's factory default IP settings. Follow these steps: 1.
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Page 28: Ethernet Configuration
Ethernet Configuration The Remote Power Switch must be assigned an IP address before you will be able to connect via LAN/ WAN using a Telnet client or a Web browser. To connect via LAN, the minimum configuration requires setup of the IP address and subnet mask. Minimum WAN configuration requires that the default gateway be set as well. - Page 29 provided purely as a means to circumvent the firewall in the event that your whitelist/blacklist blocks legitimate users out of the unit's web interface. To configure the unit's web interface, visit the Firewall section later in this manual.
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Page 30: Using The Web Interface
You will be prompted for your username and password. The default username is: admin The default password is: dpstelecom DPS Telecom strongly recommends you change your username and password and set user profiles for users who will access the RPS. See User Profiles for more information. -
Page 31: Navigating The Web Interface
· The blue Operation menus provide access to monitor and control your power feeds. · The green Provisioning menus are where you'll configure your unit, alarm thresholds, and notifications. · The pink Device Access options provide access to logs of RPS AB6 activity and abilities to read, write, reboot, and initialize the unit. -
Page 32: Provisioning The Rps
Rebooting before without writing to the unit (if a Write is required) will cause you to lose your configuration changes. Status messages on the RPS AB6, inform you how to implement your changes The control menu highlights items that must be completed for your changes to take effect... -
Page 33: System
6.3.1 System Clicking the Provisioning option labeled System will take you to the System Options page. From here, you will configure system information and global DCP settings. The System menu Global System Settings Name A name for this Remote Power Switch. Location The location of this Remote Power Switch. -
Page 34: User Profiles
6.3.2 User Profiles Clicking User Profiles gives you access to modify the default username and password, and to edit the administrator profile and create up to 9 additional unique user profiles, each with different access rights to the Remote Power Switch. The User Profiles screen shows you at a glance whether a profile is active, suspended, or not yet configured To create or edit any the 10 user profiles (including the default), click the Edit button. - Page 35 Configure access privileges for users in the User Profile screen From here, you can change all configurable settings for a user profile. Profile Field Description Suspend this Profile If this box is checked, the profile will not be able to access the RPS This field determines the number of days a profile will be active before the Active Days user is required to update their password.
- Page 36 also navigate away from the user profiles screen at any time by clicking any of the menu options on the left side of the screen.
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Page 37: Ethernet
6.3.3 Ethernet From the Ethernet Menu, you may define and change your unit's Ethernet settings. Edit Ethernet Options Ethernet Settings Hardware address of the Remote Power Switch (DC). (Not editable - For MAC Address reference only.) Enter a Host Name for easy-access via the web browser. Example: If you don't want to remember this unit's IP address, you can type in a name is this field, Host Name such as RPSAB6. -
Page 38: Firewall
6.3.4 Firewall From the Firewall menu, you can deny or allow access to the RPS AB6 by IP Address, Subnet Mask, Port, or Protocol. By default, the firewall option is disabled The Firewall option allows you to filter IPs or setup a white-list of allowable connections To enable the Remote Power Switch's firewall, simply click the radio button to determine how you want the firewall to behave. -
Page 39: Disabling Protocols
6.3.4.1 Disabling Protocols Using the Remote Power Switch's Firewall feature, you can block access to the unit from certain protocols by blocking all IP addresses on the port on which the protocol operates. To disable access in this manner, the AB6 must operate in Black List Mode. To block all all IP addresses on a particular port: 1. -
Page 40: Snmp
6.3.5 SNMP From the SNMP menu, you can configure SNMP Configure SNMP settings for up to 3 users... - Page 41 · SNMPv3, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv1y- All- Allows you to read or write using any version of SNMP (v1, v2c, v3) v3-Users The user number designated for a v3-user. The RPS AB6 supports up to 3 SNMPv3-User profiles. Username The name of the user for which an SNMPv3 management operation is performed.
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Page 42: Notifications
6.3.6 Notifications From the Notifications menu, you can set up to 8 different notifications and recipients for events reported by the RPS AB6. The Edit > Notifications menu The notifications menu will show you a list of currently configured notifications ·... -
Page 43: Email Notification Settings
6.3.6.1 Email Notification Settings Editing Email Notification Settings 4a. Enter the appropriate information for email notifications in the fields of the Email Notification screen. Click Save and Next to continue. Email Notification SMTP Server IP or The IP address of your email server. Host Name The port used by your email server to receive emails, usually set to Port Number... -
Page 44: Snmp Notification Settings
6.3.6.2 SNMP Notification Settings Configuring SNMP notifications 4b. Enter the appropriate information for SNMP Trap notifications in the fields of the SNMP Notification screen. Click Save and Next to continue. SNMP Notification SNMP Trap Server IP The SNMP trap manager's IP address. The SNMP port (UDP port) set by the SNMP trap manager to Trap Port No. -
Page 45: Testing Notifications
Click Save and Finish to save the notification. 6.3.6.4 Testing Notifications To test your Notifications to ensure that they are correctly configured: 1. Click the Test button next to any of your notifications. The system will ask you to confirm that you would like to send a test. - Page 46 For both of your unit's input feeds: · Set a Description for each of the unit's input feeds, and · Click any of the checkboxes 1-8 to indicate what notifications you want the RPS AB6 to send for each particular input alarm.
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Page 47: Base Alarms (Provisioning)
6.3.8 Base Alarms (Provisioning) Discrete alarms are configured from the Provisioning > Alarms menu. Descriptions for the alarm points, polarity (normal or reversed) and notification type(s) are defined from this menu. You also have the option to use Basic or Advanced configuration methods, explained in this section. The Provisioning >... -
Page 48: User Controls (Provisioning)
6.3.9 User Controls (Provisioning) The RPS AB6's 2 control relays can be configured in the Provisioning > Controls menu. You can enter your own description for these relays and designate them to a notification device(s). The Provisioning > Controls screen Basic Controls Configuration ID number for the control relay. -
Page 49: User Analogs (Provisioning)
_AN D1.3-5D2.6_OR.7D3.10.12 is logically equivalent to ((1.3 && 1.4 && 1.5 && 2.6 ) || 2.7 || 3.10 || 3.12)) 6.3.10 User Analogs (Provisioning) The RPS AB6 has 8 user-definable analog channels. Each channel must be individually configured to monitor data. Note: Only analogs supported by the units hardware will appear in the NetGuardian web browser... - Page 50 The Provisioning > Analogs menu Basic Analog Configuration Analog ID number. Enab Check this box to enable the analog. Description User-definable description for the analog channel. Check which notification device(s), 1 through 8, you want to send alarm Notification Devices notifications for that alarm point.
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Page 51: Sensors (Provisioning)
By default, the RPS AB6's first D-Wire sensor is used to monitor the internal temperature. When no additional sensors are plugged in, ID #1 will refer to the RPS AB6's internal temperature. The internal temperature sensor measures a range of -40°... -
Page 52: Power Control (Provisioning)
Basic Sensor Configuration Sensor ID number. The ID number found on the sticker of the temperature sensor node. Your NetGuardian will automatically detect the sensor ID when you plug a sensor into the unit. The color of the sensor ID field will tell you the status of the connected sensor. - Page 53 You may set a Description for each power output, A1-B6, in the appropriate field. The checkboxes labeled 1-8 correspond to your Remote Power Switch's 8 notifications (labeled 1-8 in the ID column of the Notifications screen). Toggle the checkboxes to determine which notifications you would like sent for each feed.
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Page 54: Low Voltage Disconnect
6.3.12.1 Low Voltage Disconnect The Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) feature allows you to derive power on-off functionality for your output feeds based on a measurement the Remote Power Switch's input voltage. With the Low Voltage Disconnect function enabled, power output feeds will automatically shut off when the voltage monitored on the corresponding input drops below a user-defined threshold "off"... - Page 55 the ID column of the Notifications screen). Toggle the checkboxes to determine which notifications you would like sent for each point.
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Page 56: 6.3.14 Timers
6.3.14 Timers The Timers menu allows you to change how often certain events within the Remote Power Switch occur. The Provisioning > Timers screen 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 57: 6.3.15 Date Time
6.3.15 Date 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. You will need to re-adjust the date and time following a power failure or reboot unless your Remote Power Switch is equipped with the real-time clock option or network time is enabled. -
Page 58: Testing Your Automatic Time Adjustment (Ntp) Settings
6.3.15.1 Testing your Automatic Time Adjustment (NTP) Settings To test your Network Time Server to ensure that Automatic Time Adjustment is correctly configured: 1. Click the Test NTP button on the Date and Time page. The Test NTP button allows you to check your Network Time Settings 2. -
Page 59: Operating The Rps
Operating the RPS You can monitor your input and output feeds and switch on and off your outputs from the Operation Menus, the menu options in blue on the left-side of the web interface. The following pages provide descriptions of the options available in each menu option. 6.4.1 Power Feed Status (Operation) From the blue Power Feed Status option under the Operation menu, you can check the status of your... -
Page 60: Power Control (Operation)
6.4.2 Power Control (Operation) From the blue Power Control option under the Operation Menus, you can operate your power outputs and view the status of each feed. Turn power on and off and monitor fuse alarms from the Operation Menu > Power Control screen Each output feed displays: ·... -
Page 61: Base Alarms (Operation)
6.4.3 Base Alarms (Operation) This selection provides the status of the base alarms by indicating if an alarm has been triggered. 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. -
Page 62: User Controls (Operation)
6.4.4 User Controls (Operation) Use the following rules to operate the NetGuardian's control: 1. Select Controls from the Operation menu. 2. Under the State column, you can see the current condition of the control. 3. To issue the control, click on a command (OPR - operate, RLS - release, or MOM - momentary) View and operate control relays from the Operation >... -
Page 63: Sensors (Operation)
The RPS AB6 supports up to 16 daisy-chained D-Wire sensors via its front-panel D-Wire input. Sensors connected to the AB6 will appear on the RPS AB6's web interface. The background color of the ROM field informs the user of the sensor's configuration state. - Page 64 System alarms in a set state will show Set in a red field in the State column. When clear, alarm states will read Clear on a light green background, as displayed in the example above. Note: If you checked the Silence checkbox for an alarm on the Provisioning > System Alarms page, its state will always show Clear on the Operation >...
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Page 65: Event Log
6.4.8 Event Log Operation > Event Log The Event Log displays the log for all alarm events. The log has the following fields: Control Relay Operation The event number. The most recent event is displayed at the top. Timestamp The Date and Time the event occured. State The state of the alarm. -
Page 66: Updating Firmware
3. Click Upload to load the new firmware. For the latest firmware, login to MyDPS, a link to which can be found in the upper-right corner of the web browser interface. For problems and firmware-related questions, contact DPS Telecom support (support@dpstele.com). -
Page 67: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Here are answers to some common questions from Remote Power Switch users. The latest FAQs can be found on the Remote Power Switch support web page, http://www.dpstelecom.com. If you have a question about the Remote Power Switch, please call us at (559) 454-1600 or e-mail us at support@dpstele.com Q. -
Page 68: Technical Support
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 69: 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 73 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.
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