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  • Page 1 I-00468 REV D...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS..............................pg 3 REGULATORY INFORMATION........................pg 4 INTRODUCTION............................pg 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................... pg 5 RS-232 CONNECTION PINOUTS........................ pg 5 DEVICE DISCOVERY INSTALLATION (WINDOWS AND MAC)..............pg 6 - 11 DEVICE CONTROL............................. pg 12 USER INTERFACE OPERATION......................... pg 13 - 30 UPDATING FIRMWARE..........................

  • Page 3: Warnings

    être d'une ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique pour les personnes. Contains switched receptacle(s). To reduce risk of shock , disconnect the RackLink™ device from the power source before servicing any connected equipment Contient de(s) receptacle(s) commuté(s).

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    What Is RackLink? RackLink is a suite of AV system monitoring and power management products that allows local and remotely located users to instantly control, view and manage connected systems in real-time via the web, or through any Control System that supports IP or RS-232 communication.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    DDNS Server Requirements (Optional): If you have an Internet line that has an address that remains the same (static), configure a port on your firewall to allow pass-through traffic to the RackLink device. Please see your router’s instructions on opening ports. If you do not have a static IP address, you must first setup a method of the address change such as using a DDNS service.

  • Page 6: Device Discovery Installation (Windows And Mac)

    NOTE: In order for the RackLink Device Discovery software to find your RackLink module. The PC where the software resides must be on the same subnet as the RackLink module. (See I-00472 for setting up RackLink via the RS-232 port).
  • Page 7 4) Click Next to begin the installation. 5) Click Close to exit. The default setting is to launch the RackLink Discovery tool. Uncheck the Launch RackLink Discovery checkbox if you do not want to automatically launch the tool. Page 7...
  • Page 8 6) The RackLink Discover Tool will automatically discover all RackLink devices on the subnet you are connected to. You can also click Discover to search for RackLink devices added after the initial discovery. By default, the RackLink device is set for DHCP. You can identify each device by the MAC address or IP address. You may need to disable your Windows firewall if you cannot discover your RackLink device.
  • Page 9 NOTE: In order for the RackLink Device Discovery software to find your RackLink module. The computer where the software resides must be on the same subnet as the RackLink module. (See I-00472 for setting up RackLink via the RS- 232 port). You may need to disable your firewall if you cannot discover your RackLink device.
  • Page 10 4) Click Install to begin the installation. You may change your Destination or the Installation Type/Location. 5) Click Close to exit after the installation was successful. Page 10...
  • Page 11 7) The RackLink Device Discover Tool will discover all RackLink devices on the subnet you are connected to. By default, the RackLink device is set for DHCP. You can identify each device by the MAC address or IP address. You may need to disable your firewall if you cannot discover your RackLink device.

  • Page 12: Device Control

    Uncheck the ‘DHCP’ check box before making changes. After making changes, click Apply when completed. These settings are now the static settings for your RackLink device. You can access the web-based interface by typing the IP address in the address bar or by clicking discover on the discovery tool.

  • Page 13: User Interface Operation

    USER INTERFACE OPERATION - HOME PAGE PLEASE NOTE: The number of outlets and dry contacts are model specific. See sequencing models home page. My Device Functions/Options: The top left corner contains the Device Name. This can be set/changed under the setup>device settings tab. The default name is the device model.
  • Page 14 HOME PAGE CONTINUED Current Readings: Input Voltage (RMS) Input Voltage (Peak) Load Current (RMS) Load Current (Peak) Watts Power Factor Kilowatt Hours (Can be reset) Thermal Load (BTU) Temperature Outlets: Number: Outlet number from left to right. Name: The name can be changed by clicking on the current name. Once changed, you can click save or cancel.
  • Page 15 SEQUENCING MODELS HOME PAGE Sequence Functionality If outlets are checked in the sequence control section, this will override startup default. Refer to the sequencing section on the ‘Device Settings’ page, ‘Initial Outlet Contact State’ section. Dry contact ‘C’ is dedicated sequence status notification (see below). Page 15...
  • Page 16 SEQUENCING MODELS HOME PAGE CONTINUED Sequence Control: Rear Outlets Rear Outlets: Select/deselect the rear outlets to be sequenced. The lower number outlet will be the first to sequence up, the higher numbered outlet will be the first to sequence down. Status: This field will show the current sequence state.
  • Page 17 LOGS Logging: Logs provides you with the ability to view historical data. You can set the start and end date/time manually. The factory default is set to capture 24 hours of data. The log saves up to 2000 entries. The first entry in will be the first entry deleted.
  • Page 18 LOGS CONTINUED During the out of tolerance period, a log entry will continue to populate every 5 minutes, store an additional record, and issue e-mail alert (if alert is setup) during the following situations.  Input voltage changes +/- 2V ...
  • Page 19 Device Name: The name that will be shown in the top left corner on every page. Account Name/Number: User defined field for reference. Device Description: This description will be shown in the RackLink Discovery Tool. Initial Outlet/Contact State: ON/OPEN is the factory default setting for the outlet(s) and dry contact(s). When doing a firmware upgrade the outlet(s)/dry contact(s) state will default to the setting There are three settings: Remember prior state - The outlet(s)/dry contact(s) will remain in the prior state.
  • Page 20 Contact input, or if executed via the GUI. Emergency Power Off: Normally Open/Maintained (cannot be changed) Recovery: Automatic (default) If Dry Contact input E state is ‘closed’ the RackLink unit will respond according to the following. ‘Device is in emergency power off condition’ notification removed from ‘my device’ tab.
  • Page 21 TCP/IP SETTINGS TCP/IP Settings: MAC Address: Unique MAC Address to your specific unit. USE DHCP: If checked the device will use a DHCP server to set all IP address settings. IP Address Settings: Device IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS (Optional) HTTP Port: 80 (Default) - You cannot choose a port that is already in use.
  • Page 22 TCP/IP SETTINGS CONTINUED NTP Settings: Network Time Protocol. Use NTP – Check this to enable the usage of the Network Time Protocol. NTP Server 1: Set a NTP server of your choice (Default is 0.north-america.pool.ntp.org). NTP Server 2: Set a NTP server of your choice (Default is 1.north-america.pool.ntp.org). Date/Time: The date and time when the entry was made.
  • Page 23 NOTIFICATION Email Alerts: Alert Recipients: (five maximum) for notification of an auto ping no response, recovery from a threshold violation, and when a threshold has gone above or below assigned value. No Response: If checked, sends a notification if an auto ping IP address fails to respond. Recovery: If checked, sends a notification if a threshold violation has been reached.
  • Page 24 NOTIFICATION CONTINUED Mail Server: Server Name: The name of the mail server you will be using. Server Port: Default port is 25. User Name: Login name for the mail server. Password: Password for logging into the mail server. Senders Email Address: Email address that a notification will come from. Ensure the email is white-listed so that is not marked as spam and does not reach the intended recipient.
  • Page 25 ALERT THRESHOLDS Current Readings: Shows the current reading that is also shown on the home page. Input Voltage Alert Threshold: Allows the user to set the high and low voltage alert thresholds. Page 25...
  • Page 26 ALERT THRESHOLDS CONTINUED Low Voltage: thresholds can be set from 105V - 110V. High Voltage: thresholds can be set from 123V - 128V. Under/Over Voltage Actions: If checked, all outlets will be turned off immediately if an under/over voltage condition takes place. Load Current Alert Threshold: Allows the user to set the max and min current alert thresholds.
  • Page 27 AUTO PING SETTINGS NOTE: If the RackLink device does not have an active connection to a router/gateway, the Auto Ping actions for the outlets and/or dry contacts are disabled. You can however configure the actions if the Ethernet link is inactive.
  • Page 28 AUTO PING SETTINGS CONTINUED OUTLET ACTIONS DRY CONTACT ACTIONS Click apply for the changes to take affect. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: You cannot use the same outlet/dry contact for both Auto Ping and Over Temperature Actions. For example, if you set Outlet 3 to Power Cycle until Recovery for Auto Ping, that outlet will not show up in the dropdown selection for Over Temperature.
  • Page 29 PASSWORDS Passwords: If logged in as an administrator, you can change the passwords for the administrator and a user. If logged in as a user, you cannot make any changes to the settings. Click Apply when the new password is entered. Default login/password: For a user, it is user/user.
  • Page 30 RESTORE DEFAULTS Restore Defaults: This allows you to restore the factory default settings for the following. Device Settings TCP/IP Settings Notifications Alert Thresholds Auto Ping Settings Passwords Sequence Settings (sequencing models only) All Settings (defaults all previously listed settings) When you click on any of these options, you will be prompted to click OK or Cancel. Page 30...

  • Page 31: Updating Firmware

    UPDATING FIRMWARE Current Firmware: Shows the current revision loaded into your device. Get The Latest Firmware: Click on this link to go to the MAP website to obtain the current version on firmware. Upload New Firmware: Click browse to locate the file. Once the file is located, click on upload. You will see the following screen while the firmware is updating.
  • Page 32 UPDATING FIRMWARE CONTINUED Please note that the RackLink device will reboot automatically after the firmware update. It is highly recommended that all connected devices are powered down prior to clicking Install. Once the upload is completed, click install to complete the installation.

  • Page 33: Mobile Application

    MOBILE APPLICATION FUNCTIONALITY There are two ways to discover your RackLink device. Using the Device Discovery software, or with the Device Discovery provided with the mobile application. For the mobile application to discover the RackLink device, the device and mobile phone must be on the same wireless network.

  • Page 34: Ip Settings With Direct Connection To A Pc

    SETTING IP ADDRESS WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO A PC This section details how to configure the IP settings of your RackLink device with a direct connection to a PC The following items are required: RackLink Device. PC running Windows XP, 2000, Vista or 7. (Steps show in this section reflect Windows XP, these setup steps are similar on the other operating systems).
  • Page 35 3) Once the Control Panel opens, double click Network Connections. FIRMWARE UPGRADE 4) In the Network Connections window, locate the computer’s wired network connection. It should be listed in the LAN or High-Speed Internet group and should have a name similar to Local Area Connection. Right click on the connection and then left click on Properties.
  • Page 36 6) The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window displays the computer’s current settings and allows the settings to be changed. Write down the computer’s current settings (these settings will be needed later to restore the computer to its original settings once RackLink has been set up). Page 36...
  • Page 37 8) The PC setup is now complete. The PC may need rebooting for the new settings to take effect. SETTING UP RACKLINK 1) Plug one end of the network crossover cable into the network jack on the rear of the RackLink unit and plug the other end into the PC’s network jack.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Check the power cable, confirm the unit’s circuit breaker is in the on position. RackLink Device Not Receiving Power Plug another device into the receptacle that the RackLink device is plugged into and see if that unit is receiving power. Page 38...
  • Page 39 RLNK-SW715R FEATURE SET RLNK-SW715R FRONT VIEW 1) 2-Stage Surge Protection LEDs. Protected when lit. 2) Power Switch with Switch Guard. 3) System Alarm LED: The LED will illuminate when there is an alarm condition. The following conditions will cause an alarm condition.
  • Page 40 RLNK-SW715R-NS FEATURE SET RLNK-SW715R-NS FRONT VIEW 1) Power Switch with Switch Guard. 2) System Alarm LED: The LED will illuminate when there is an alarm condition. Input Voltage Alert Threshold, Load Current Alert Threshold and Temperature Alert Threshold and a No Response to Auto Ping. RLNK-SW715R-NS REAR VIEW 3) Mains Power Cord: 120V nominal, 12A (total load, all outlets), 60Hz input.
  • Page 41 RLNK-SW620R FEATURE SET RLNK-SW620R FRONT VIEW 1) 2-Stage Surge Protection LEDs. Protected when lit. 2) Power Switch with Switch Guard. 3) System Alarm LED: The LED will illuminate when there is an alarm condition. Input Voltage Alert Threshold, Load Current Alert Threshold and Temperature Alert Threshold and a No Response to Auto Ping. RLNK-SW620R REAR VIEW 4) Mains Power Cord: 120V nominal, 12A (total load, all outlets), 60Hz input.
  • Page 42 RLNK-SW620R-NS FEATURE SET RLNK-SW620R-NS FRONT VIEW 1) Power Switch with Switch Guard. 2) System Alarm LED: The LED will illuminate when there is an alarm condition. Input Voltage Alert Threshold, Load Current Alert Threshold and Temperature Alert Threshold and a No Response to Auto Ping. RLNK-SW620R-NS REAR VIEW 3) Mains Power Cord: 120V nominal, 12A (total load, all outlets), 60Hz input.
  • Page 43 RLNK-SW215-NS FEATURE SET REAR/FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW 1) Unswitched Receptacle: 120V, 60Hz, 12A output (total load, all outlets). 2) Controlled Receptacle: 120V, 60Hz, 12A output (total load, all outlets). 3) Ground/Bond Stud. 4) Mains Power Inlet: 120V, 60Hz, 12A. IEC C13 inlet. SIDE VIEW 5) Controlled Receptacle Manual On/Off Push-Button with Integrated LED: The LED will illuminate if power if the receptacle is energized.
  • Page 44 RLNK-SW220-NS FEATURE SET REAR/FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW 1) Unswitched Receptacle: 120V, 60Hz, 12A output (total load, all outlets). 2) Controlled Receptacle: 120V, 60Hz, 12A output (total load, all outlets). 3) Ground/Bond Stud. 4) Mains Power Inlet: 120V, 60Hz, 16A. IEC C13 inlet. SIDE VIEW 5) Controlled Receptacle Manual On/Off Push-Button with Integrated LED: The LED will illuminate if power if the receptacle is energized.
  • Page 45 RLNK-MON115-NS FEATURE SET CONTROLLED P OWER MONI TOR REAR/FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW 1) Unswitched Receptacle: 120V, 60Hz, 12A. 2) Ground/Bond Stud. 3) Mains Power Inlet: 120V, 60Hz, 12A. IEC C13 inlet. SIDE VIEW 4) System Alarm LED: The LED will illuminate when there is an alarm condition. Input Voltage Alert Threshold, Load Current Alert Threshold and Temperature Alert Threshold and a No Response to Auto Ping.
  • Page 46 RLNK-MON120-NS FEATURE SET CONTROLLED P OWER MONI TOR REAR/FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW 1) Unswitched receptacle: 120V, 60Hz, 16A. 2) Ground/Bond stud. 3) Mains Power Inlet: 120V, 60Hz, 16A. IEC C13 inlet. SIDE VIEW 4) System Alarm LED: The LED will illuminate when there is an alarm condition. Input Voltage Alert Threshold, Load Current Alert Threshold and Temperature Alert Threshold and a No Response to Auto Ping.
  • Page 47 RLNK-SW815R-SP FEATURE SET RLNK-SW815R-SP FRONT VIEW 1) Controlled Receptacle: Controlled only via local power button. 2) Local Control Disabled When Lit: If local control is selected as disabeld in the general settings section of the device settings page, this LED will not illuminate. 3) Local Control On/Off Push-Button Switch with Integrated LED for Outlet #1: If local control is enabled, outlet 1 can be energized/denergized by pressing the button.
  • Page 48 RLNK-SW815R-SP FEATURE SET CONTINUED 10) Two Dry Contact Output Controls (A and B): Can be opened or closed via the user interface. The LED will illuminate if the contact is closed. 11) Sequencing Status Output Dry Contact: When a sequence is initiated, this dry contact will close. 12) Sequence Dry Contact Control Input: Remote closure will cause the defined sequencing scheme to initiate.
  • Page 49 RLNK-SW820R-SP FEATURE SET RLNK-SW820R-SP FRONT VIEW 1) Controlled Receptacle: Controlled only via local power button. 2) Local Control Disabled When Lit: If local control is selected as disabeld in the general settings section of the device settings page, this LED will not illuminate. 3) Local Control On/Off Push-Button Switch with Integrated LED for Outlet #1: If local control is enabled, outlet 1 can be energized/denergized by pressing the button.
  • Page 50 RLNK-SW820R-SP FEATURE SET CONTINUED 10) Two Dry Contact Output Controls (A and B): Can be opened or closed via the user interface. The LED will illuminate if the contact is closed. 11) Sequencing Status Output Dry Contact: When a sequence is initiated, this dry contact will close. 12) Sequence Dry Contact Control Input: Remote closure will cause the defined sequencing scheme to initiate.
  • Page 51 RLNK-SW415R-SP FEATURE SET RLNK-SW415R-SP FRONT VIEW 1) Power Switch with Switch Guard 2) Controlled Receptacle: Controlled only via local power button. 3) Local Control Disabled When Lit: If local control is selected as disabeld in the general settings section of the device settings page, this LED will not illuminate.
  • Page 52 RLNK-SW415R-SP FEATURE SET CONTINUED 10) Two Dry Contact Output Controls (A and B): Can be opened or closed via the user interface. The LED will illuminate if the contact is closed. 11) Sequencing Status Output Dry Contact: When a sequence is initiated, this dry contact will close. 12) Sequence Dry Contact Control Input: Remote closure will cause the defined sequencing scheme to initiate.

  • Page 53: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS IN-LINE MODELS 2.711 2.575 6.035 5.724 5.769 SIDE VIEW 3.094 REAR VIEW BACK/FRONT VIEW 2.906 RACKMOUNT MODELS 17.571 19.00 FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW 1.750 9.250 9.625 SIDE VIEW Page 53...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    WARRANTY Middle Atlantic Products, Inc. (the "Company") warrants the RackLink® Device product to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of (3) three years from date of shipment by the Company.

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