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WTI Part No.: 13614
Rev. A
IPS-800/1600-D20 Series
Internet Power Switches
Models:
IPS-800-D20
IPS-800E-D20
IPS-1600-D20
IPS-1600E-D20
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 WTI Part No.: 13614 Rev. A IPS-800/1600-D20 Series Internet Power Switches Models: IPS-800-D20 IPS-800E-D20 IPS-1600-D20 IPS-1600E-D20 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECURE RACKING If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.
  • Page 4 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............1-1 Unit Description .
  • Page 6 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Appendices: Interface Description ..........Apx-1 A.1.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up," requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The IPS-800/1600-D20 Series Internet Power Switches give you the ability to perform this function from anywhere, just point your browser to the IPS’s IP address, enter the secure password, and you’re just a click away from remote power On, Off or Reboot! 20 Amp Power Control The IPS-800/1600-D20 Series Internet Power Switch provides plenty of power...
  • Page 8: Typographic Conventions

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide IPS-800-D20, IPS-800E-D20, IPS-1600-D20 and IPS-1600E-D20 Units This User’s Guide discusses the IPS-800-D20, IPS-800E-D20, IPS-1600-D20 and IPS-1600E-D20 Internet Power Switches. Throughout this User’s Guide, all four units are referred to as the "IPS". The input voltages, maximum loads and the number of output plugs per unit are summarized in the table below.
  • Page 9: Unit Description

    2. Unit Description As shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2, the IPS back panel includes connectors, LEDs and manual controls described below: Figure 2.1: IPS-800-D20 Back Panel (120 VAC Model Shown) Figure 2.2: IPS-1600-D20 Back Panel (120 VAC Model Shown) Bus "A"...
  • Page 10 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Bus "A" Switched Outlets and Indicator Lights: AC Outlets that can ➂ be switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. • IPS-800-D20: Four (4) NEMA 5-15R Outlets with indicator lights. 20 Amps total load per circuit; 15 Amps load per outlet. •...
  • Page 11: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the IPS-800-D20, IPS-800E-D20, IPS-1600-D20 or IPS-1600E-D20 hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit configuration or discuss advanced operating features.
  • Page 12: Connect Your Pc To The Ips

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide 3.1.2. Connect your PC to the IPS The IPS can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the IPS via either the Network Port or Console Port.
  • Page 13 Figure 3.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model IPS-800-D20 Shown) Internet Power Switch v1.41h Plug | Name -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ “/H” for help. IPS>...
  • Page 14 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide iii. Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the number for the phone line which is connected to your external modem. The Plug Status Screen should be displayed as shown in Figure 3.2. Note that in order to communicate with the unit via modem, you must first access the command mode via Network or Local PC, and use the Serial Parameters Menu to set the Port Mode to "Modem."...
  • Page 15: Installation

    4. Installation This Section provides further details regarding installation of the IPS unit. 4.1. Power Supply Connection Connect the IPS unit to an appropriate power supply. Note that the IPS’s Main Power switch must be "On" in order for the unit to operate. •...
  • Page 16: Connection To Switched Outlets

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide BOTTOM Figure 4.1: IPS-800 Series Cable Keeper Installation Connect the power cables to the power inlets. Check to make sure that both cables are firmly seated in the power inlet connectors. Align the power cables with the two notches in the top of the slider plate, and then move the slider plate forward until both cables are held firmly in place.
  • Page 17: Serial Com / Rs232 Port Connection

    4.3. Serial COM / RS232 Port Connection The COM Port is a male, RS232C DB9 connector, wired in a DTE configuration. In the default state, the COM port is configured for 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. The COM Port can be connected to either an external modem or a local PC, but not both items at the same time.
  • Page 18 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide...
  • Page 19: Configuration

    5. Configuration 5.1. System Mode and User Mode In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the IPS features two operating modes; System Mode and User Mode. • System Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus, switching functions and status screens. The System Mode Status Screens show On/Off conditions for all switched outlets, and lists all currently defined system parameters.
  • Page 20: Communicating With The Ips

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (IPS-800-D20 Shown) 5.2. Communicating with the IPS In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the IPS and access command mode. As discussed in Section 3, the IPS offers two separate command interfaces: the Web Browser Interface, and the Text Interface.
  • Page 21: Accessing The Text Interface

    Password Prompt: The IPS will display a prompt, which asks for your name and password. User Name: If you have not previously defined a user name, then this field should be left blank. A user name is only required when one has been defined via the General Parameters menu.
  • Page 22 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Internet Power Switch v1.41h Plug | Name -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ “/H” for help. IPS> Figure 5.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (IPS-800-D20 Shown) Via Network: The IPS includes a default IP address (192.168.168.168), which allows you to contact the unit from any network node on the same subnet.
  • Page 23: Configuration Menus

    5.3. Configuration Menus As described in the sections that follow, configuration parameters for the IPS can be selected via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface. Although the Web Browser and Text Interface provide two separate means for selecting parameters, both interfaces allow access to essentially the same set of parameters, and parameters selected via one interface will also be applied to the other.
  • Page 24: The General Parameters Menus

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.3: General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface 5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus The General Parameters Menus allow you to select parameters such as the System Password, User Name, Site I.D. and other options. •...
  • Page 25: General Parameters Menu - Text Interface

    GENERAL PARAMETERS: System Password: User Name: Site ID: Command Echo: Inactivity Timeout: Command Confirmation: Automated Mode: Manual Switch Button: On Command Prompt: Default Parameters Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.4: General Parameters Menu - Text Interface • User Name: (Optional) The User Name allows you to set up an additional layer of security for web access to command mode by requiring that users correctly enter a name in addition to a password.
  • Page 26 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide • Inactivity Timeout: Determines how long the IPS will wait for additional commands during periods of inactivity. When the Timeout Period elapses, the user will be disconnected from the IPS command mode. (Default = 2 Minutes.) •...
  • Page 27: The Serial Parameters Menu

    Figure 5.5: Serial Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface SERIAL PARAMETERS: 1. Baud Rate: 9600 2. Data: 8 Bit 3. Parity: None 4. Stop: 1 Bit 5. Port Mode: Console 6. Modem Init. Str: ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1 Enter selection, Press <ESC> to return to previous menu ... Figure 5.6: Serial Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.2.
  • Page 28 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide As shown in Figure 5.5 and Figure 5.6, the Serial Parameters Menus allow you to define the following parameters: • Baud Rate: Baud Rate for the IPS COM Port. (Default = 9600 bps.) Note: When this setting is changed, the new baud rate will not be applied until the user exits and then re-enters command mode.
  • Page 29: Plug Parameters Menus

    Figure 5.7: Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface PLUG #1 PARAMETERS: 1. Plug Name: 2. Password: 3. Boot/Seq. Delay: 4. Power Up Default: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.8: Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface (Plug 1 Shown) 5.3.3.
  • Page 30: Plug Passwords And Co-Location Features

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide The Plug Parameters Menu allows you to define the following parameters: • Plug Name: (Up to 16 Characters, Default = undefined.) Note: Plug Names cannot begin with a number, dash (-), underscore character (_), forward slash character (/) or backslash (\) character, and cannot include non printable characters, spaces, asterisks (*), colons (:), the plus symbol (+) or quotation marks.
  • Page 31: The Boot / Sequence Delay Period

    5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. The Boot / Sequence Delay value will be applied differently for Reboot operations as opposed to simple On/Off operations as described below: Reboot Cycles: Single Plug: The Boot/Seq. Delay determines how long the plug will remain Off before it is switched back On again.
  • Page 32: Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.9: Network Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface NETWORK PARAMETERS: 1. IP Address: 2. Subnet Mask: 3. Gateway Address: 4. Send MSS: 5. IP Security MAC Address: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.10: Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5-14 192.168.168.168...
  • Page 33: Network Parameters Menus

    5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus The Network Parameters Menus are used to select the IP Address and other network parameters. • Web Browser Interface: Click the "Setup" button to access the Setup Menus, and then click the "Network Parameters" button. The Network Parameters Menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.9.
  • Page 34: Ip Security Feature

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide IP SECURITY: Security Mask #1: Mask #1 Action: Security Mask #2: Mask #2 Action: Security Mask #3: Mask #3 Action: Security Mask #4: Mask #4 Action: Security Mask #5: 10. Mask #5 Action: Enter selection, Press <ESC>...
  • Page 35 Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Security Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Since 255 is a wild card, Mask #1 blocks all IP Addresses. Mask #2 then specifically grants access to 192.1.1.5 only. Example 2: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192. Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Security Mask #2: 192.255.255.255 Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses.
  • Page 36: The Telnet Parameters Menus

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Figure 5.12: Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface TELNET PARAMETERS: 1. Service: 2. Telnet Port #: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.13: Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.5. The Telnet Parameters Menus The Telnet Parameters Menus are used to enable/disable Telnet access to the IPS command mode and select the TCP port for Telnet connections.
  • Page 37: Web Server Parameters Menus

    Figure 5.14: Web Server Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface WEB SERVER: 1. Service: 2. Server Port #: Enter Selection, Press <ESC> to Exit ... Figure 5.15: Web Server Parameters Menu - Text Interface 5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus The Web Server Parameters Menus are used to configure the internal web server, which allows the unit to be operated via the Web Browser Interface.
  • Page 38: Save Configuration Parameters

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide 5.4. Save Configuration Parameters The IPS offers two methods for saving parameters; Saving to Memory, and Saving to an ASCII File. Saving parameters to memory ensures that your user-defined configuration will remain intact if power to the IPS is temporarily interrupted. After the configuration menus have been used to change parameters, the IPS will prompt you to save parameters before exiting from command mode.
  • Page 39: Operation

    6. Operation As discussed in Section 5, the IPS offers two separate command interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Note that Both interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and that parameters defined via the Web Interface will also apply when communicating via the Text Interface (and vice versa.) 6.1.
  • Page 40 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Figure 6.1: Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface (IPS-800-D20 Shown) Switching Plugs On: Click the "On" radio button next to the desired plug(s), then click "Apply". To switch all Plugs On, click the "On" radio button in the "All Plugs"...
  • Page 41: Operation Via The Text Interface

    Internet Power Switch v1.41h Plug | Name -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) | (undefined) -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ “/H” for help. IPS> Figure 6.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (IPS-800-D20 Shown) 6.2. Operation via the Text Interface When using the Text Interface, all switching functions are performed by invoking simple, ASCII commands.
  • Page 42: Switching And Reboot Commands - Text Interface

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Internet Power Switch v1.41h Display Display Help Screen Display Plug Status Display Network Status Control Set Plugs to Default /Boot <n> Boot Plug n /On <n> Turn On Plug n /Off <n> Turn Off Plug n Exit/Disconnect +------------------------------------+ | [n] = optional plug name or number |...
  • Page 43 To Switch Plugs, or initiate a Boot Cycle, proceed as follows: Switch Plug(s) On: To power-on a plug, type /ON n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the number or name of the desired plug. For example: Switch Plug(s) Off: To power-off a plug, type /OFF n and press [Enter].
  • Page 44: Applying Commands To Several Plugs - Text Interface

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide 6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface As described below, switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Outlet, or to an assortment of outlets. Note: When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/ Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5.3.3.2.
  • Page 45: The Automated Mode

    6.4. The Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the IPS to execute switching and reboot commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the IPS to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention.
  • Page 46: Manual Operation

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide "Sure?" Prompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for user confirmation. Error Messages Suppressed: If the [Enter] key is pressed without entering a command, the IPS will not respond with the "Invalid Command" message. Note however, that an error message will still be generated if commands are invoked using invalid formats or arguments.
  • Page 47: Saving And Restoring Configuration Parameters

    7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the IPS has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter.
  • Page 48: Restoring Saved Parameters

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide 7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This Section describes the procedure for using your communications program to send saved parameters to the IPS. Note: Parameters saved to an ASCII file can only be restored via the Text Interface. This procedure cannot be performed via the Web Browser Interface.
  • Page 49: Upgrading The Ips Firmware

    8. Upgrading the IPS Firmware When new, improved versions of the IPS firmware become available, the "Upgrade Firmware" function can be used to update the unit. Updates can be installed via the Console Port or Network Port. • The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the Text Interface. •...
  • Page 50 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Set your communication program for ASCII Mode, then use the program’s “Send File” function to transfer the upgrade file to the IPS. Select ASCII format, then specify the filename and directory location where the firmware upgrade file resides. If the upload is successful, the IPS will load the upgrade firmware into memory, and then reboot itself.
  • Page 51: Interface Description

    A. Interface Description A.1. Serial COM / RS232 Port Interface Figure A.1: COM Port Interface Apx-1...
  • Page 52: Specifications

    IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide B. Specifications Power Input / Output: Models IPS-800-D20 & IPS-1600-D20 (120 VAC) • AC Input: Two Separate Circuits; 20 Amps Max. per Circuit ▪ Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC 50/60 Hz ▪ Connectors: Two (2) IEC320-C20 Inlets •...
  • Page 53: Customer Service

    Appendices C. Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT, Monday through Friday. When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Customer Service.
  • Page 54 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Western Telematic, Inc..
  • Page 55: Index

    Index 100Base-T 10Base-T Activity Indicator Automated Mode Baud Rate Boot/Sequence Delay Bus A Bus B Cable Keepers Circuit Breaker Co-Location Features Command Confirmation Command Echo Command Mode Access Logging Out Command Prompt COM Port Connecting a Modem Connecting a PC Configuration General Parameters Menus...
  • Page 56 IPS-800/1600-D20 Series - User’s Guide ON Indicator Operation Web Browser Interface Parity Passwords Plug System User Password Prompt Permit Plug Indicators Plug Name Plug Password Plug Status Screen Text Interface Web Browser Interface Port Mode Port Number Telnet Web Server Power Inlet Power Supply Connection...
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