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Broadcast Tools WebSwitch Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
WebSwitch
Web Based Two Outlet Remote AC Power Switch
Version 1.6a
Manual Update: 04/03/2009
Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this
document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no
responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions
of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
Broadcast Tools® is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools, Inc.
tiny TOOLS™ is a trademark of Broadcast Tools, Inc.
All Sentinel™ labeled products are a trademark of Broadcast Tools, Inc.
Copyright ® 1989 - 2009 by Broadcast Tools, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission.
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  • Page 1 Manual Update: 04/03/2009 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title Introduction Safety Information Who To Contact For Help Trademark and Copyright Information Warranty Installation Guidelines (Read Before Installing) Section 1: Introduction 1.1 Unit Description Section 2: Installation and Setup 2.1 Connection 2.1.1 Network Connection...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® WebSwitch™ Two Outlet Remote AC Power Switch. (Referred to as the WebSwitch™, throughout this man- ual). We’re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable serv- ice.

  • Page 4: Trademark And Copyright Information

    Broadcast Tools® warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools® that the item will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Broadcast Tools®...
  • Page 5 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES If Broadcast Tools® is notified in writing of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools® to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools®...

  • Page 6: Installation Guidelines (Read Before Installing)

    IP network including private networks or the Internet. Users can operate WebSwitch™ using a web browser or web-enable mobile device. WebSwitch™ can be used to control devices remotely or it can be used as an auto- matic reboot controller.

  • Page 7: Unit Description

    1.1 Unit Description All connections and indicators are located on the front panel. Connections to WebSwitch™ include Network, AC power in, and AC power out (Out 1 and Out 2). Each is described below. Network: This RJ-45 connector is used to connect WebSwitch™ to a 10-base-T or 100-base-T network.

  • Page 8: Network Connection

    Connect the Ethernet port to a 10base-T or 10/100base-T Ethernet connection. Note that by default, WebSwitch™ is configured for a 10 Base T network but can be changed to 100 Base T during setup. This typically connects to an Ethernet hub, switch, or router.
  • Page 9 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual Step 1: Open the control panel by clicking on the start menu, click on settings, then click on Control Panel. (Note that the control panel shown is in “Classic View”. If control panel is in “Category View” select the “Classic View” option before pro- ceeding.)
  • Page 10 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual Step 3: Right click on the icon labeled Local Area Connection. Another menu will appear. Select the option at the bottom of the menu labeled Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Step 4: On the Local Area Connection Properties page, double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to display properties.

  • Page 11: Open Configuration Web Page

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual Step 5: Before making any changes to the network settings, write down the current settings (or screen capture the page and print) so that they can be restored once the unit is configured. Next, select the radio button labeled “Use the following IP address”...

  • Page 12: Network Setup Page

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual Navigating between setup pages is done by clicking on the tabs at the top of the page. All setup pages require a password. The default password is: 1234 (no quotes, all lower case), the default user name is: admin (lower case) Once the password is entered, it will not be required again unless the password is changed or the browser is closed.
  • Page 13 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual If WebSwitchTM is used on a private network only and is NOT used over the Internet, a routable IP address is not necessary. This may be the case when WebSwitchTM is used to control (or monitor) a device in another room or a nearby building.
  • Page 14 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual 5. TCP Port: This specifies the TCP port used for communications with WebSwitchTM. By default, the port is set to 80, which is the standard http port. It is recommended that the port not be changed without an understanding of TCP/IP and ports.

  • Page 15: Password Setup Page

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual In the example, the eight different Broadcast Tools® devices are assigned IP addresses of 192.168.1.51 to 192.168.1.58. The WebSwitchTM device with IP address 192.168.1.55 is assigned port 8004. To access the WebSwitchTM from the Internet, enter the IP address of the gateway plus the port number of the desired WebSwitchTM unit.

  • Page 16: Out1 And Out2 Setup

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual 2.3.4 Out1 and Out2 Setup Pages These pages are used to set up the function of the two outputs. The Out1 page is used to configure the output labeled Out1, and the Out2 page is used to configure the output labeled Out2.
  • Page 17 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual The following parameters (4-10) are available only when Auto Reboot is set to ON. 4. Ping IP Address: This is the IP address that WebSwitchTM will ping. This is typically the IP address of the device that will be re-booted upon failure (such as a server, router, computer, etc.).

  • Page 18: Control

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual 8. Reboot Pulse Time: This is the time (in seconds) that WebSwitchTM pulses the output ‘off’ and then back ‘on’ to reboot the device connected to the outlet. WebSwitchTM executes the reboot sequence when commanded by the user or when the automatic reboot con- troller determines that it is time to reboot.
  • Page 19 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual 2. Auto Refresh Page: Web pages traditionally display static information. The WebSwitchTM control page, however, displays information that is dynamic. Each time the control page is loaded to the browser, it displays a snapshot of the current status of the unit. If the state of the unit changes, the information on the control page will be outdated unless the page is re-loaded.
  • Page 20 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual Note that disabling the on/off buttons is recommended when if turning the device off causes communications with WebSwitchTM to be lost (for example WebSwitchTM controls a router or modem which must be operating properly to remotely commu- nicate with WebSwitchTM ).

  • Page 21: Section 3: Operation

    A brief user description of the output (or device being controlled) and the output state may be displayed on the control page. It is recommended that in WebSwitch™ setup, appropriate labels be used that best represent the device being controlled.
  • Page 22 Waiting Reply This indicates that a ping request has been sent out and WebSwitch™ is waiting for a reply from the device. Usually under normal circumstances the device will reply very quickly and there will be no time to display this message.
  • Page 23 This allows the user to temporarily disable the automatic reboot feature. When auto- matic reboot is disabled, WebSwitch™ will stop pinging the device. Automatic reboot will be disabled until a user re-enables it or WebSwitch™ is powered cycled. The user can re-enable this feature by pressing the ‘Auto ON/OFF’ button, or by changing any of the reboot parameters in the setup pages.

  • Page 24: Appendix A: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Input Voltage: 85-125VAC Input Frequency: 47-63Hz Input Connector: IEC 320 Appliance Connector (C14 Male) Max Input Current: 10A (DO NOT USE WEBSWITCH TO CONTROL MORE THAN 10 AMPS) Outputs: Number of Outputs: 2 Output Connectors: NEMA 5-15R Outlets (United States)

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Open Tcp Legal Notice

    WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C: Open TCP Legal Notice Portions of the software used in WebSwitchTM are open source. The appropriate notices are listed below. All other parts of the software are property of: Contact Broadcast Tools, Inc.
  • Page 26 WebSwitch Installation and Operation Manual THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL VIOLA SYSTEMS LTD.

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