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Installation and Operations Scope of this Document: This document covers the installation and operations of Dataprobe’s Serial iBootBar series of remote power control units. These 1U rack mounted power strips are controlled via RS-232 serial communications and via contact closure inputs.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Serial Operation Quick Start Control Input Operation General Overview Advanced Operation Installation Specifications Rack Mounting Serial Port Compliance Statements Contact Closure Inputs Power Source Technical Support, Warranty Serial BootBar v.090212d Page 3...
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Important Safety Information When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: Disconnect all power cords before servicing! 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2.
Quick Start Front Panel Outlet Status Mains (Inlet) Power Reset Pushbutton Indicators Indicators (Recessed) Rear Panel – NEMA Versions Expansion for Future Linecord and Applications Circuit Breaker on -2N Models Linecord for Circuit Breaker 8 NEMA 5-15 Serial Control Inputs NEMA Models Outlets (DCE)
General Overview 8 Independently controllable outlets The Serial iBootBar (sBB) series is designed to provide power distribution and remote power control. Each sBB allows eight outlets to be independently switched on and off for reboot, energy management and security. The sBB has many features to make the management of power distribution simple and cost effective: Serial RS-232 Control RS-232 serial control allows for direct control of the sBB outlets, and...
This setting is changeable through the serial port. Caution: Use only dry switch or relay closures, or open collector relay drivers to connect to the sBB inputs. If you have any doubts about proper connections, consult Dataprobe Technical support. Depress release to insert or remove wire Serial BootBar v.090212d...
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Expansion Future Expansion. No function in the current Serial iBootBar. Page 8 Serial iBootBar v090212d...
Power Source The sBB-N15 provides a linecord for connection to a 15 Amp 115VAC service. The total maximum current load for all outlets on the sBB-N15 cannot exceed 12 Amps. The sBB-2N15provides two linecords for connection to 15 Amp 115VAC services.
Serial Operation Command Line Interface The Command Line Interface provides complete setup of all function of the iBootBar. Some commands of the CLI require administrative rights. These are indicated in the table below. admin To access the sBB, connect to the serial port and type Enter, the user will be prompted for Username and Password. The default for both is Outlet Commands Command Description...
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User Commands Command Description Access Fact Def Return a list of all current users Admin get users Returns the selected us er’s details Admin get user <username> Added a user to the root iBootBar’s user table. 16 users maximum. Admin add user <username>...
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Device Commands Access Command Description Fact Default This command displays a list of connected devices, and their current get outlets User status. Set the name of the selected iBootBar. 20 characters max. set name <name> User Gets the measured current of the iBootBar Admin get current Get or set external control capability.
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Command Description Access Fact Def Turns on or off event logging set logging <yes/no> Gets the current logging setting get logging Turns on of off current alarm reporting set alarms <yes/no> Gets current alarm reporting status get alarms Displays the current console configuration, Timeout and Baud Rate Admin get console Console can be set to automatically logout with no activity for 30...
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Command Description Access Fact Def add group <groupname> Adds a new group. 20 characters max. Up to 8 groups maximum Admin Adds or deletes a specific outlet on a specific device from the Admin set group <groupname> outlet <1-8/all> <yes/no> selected group.
Caution: Use only dry switch or relay closures, or open collector relay drivers to connect to the sBB inputs. If you have any doubts about proper connections, consult Dataprobe Technical support. The default control is Input Open = Outlet On, Input Grounded = Outlet Off.
Advanced Operation Logging and Alarm Logging and Alarm capabilities allow messages to be sent via the serial port when state changes occur. Logging messages indicate a change in outlet state. Alarm messages occur when current draw measurements go in our out of alarm.
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The iBootBar can be upgraded via the network if the upload feature has been enabled using the command on the console interface. To upgrade the iBootBar download the latest version of the firmware and upgrade utility from the Dataprobe website. Password Recovery Holding the reset button on the front panel of the iBootBar for 5 seconds or longer will initiate a password recovery mode.
-10 to 85 Relative 0 to 95% Humidity Non- Condensing Input Required Model Input Output Control sBB-N15 8 x N15 I, S, sBB-N15-M 8 x N15 I, S, M sBB-2N15 2 x N15 8 x N15 I, S, L sBB-2N15-M...
Compliance Statements 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.
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Technical Support, Returns and Warranty Dataprobe Technical Support is available 8:30AM to 5:30PM ET to assist you in the installation and operation of this product. To obtain Technical Support call 201- 934-5111, or Email us at tech@dataprobe.com. Please have the following information available when you call: •...
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