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Minuteman RPM 1609 User Manual

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Remote Power Manager (RPM)
User's Manual
34000242 Rev1

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  • Page 1 Remote Power Manager (RPM) User’s Manual 34000242 Rev1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction... 3 2. RPM Package ... 4 3. Features ... 5 4. Installation ... 6 5. Outlook ... 10 6. Telephone Access ... 12 7. Daisy Chain ... 14 8. Obtaining Technical Assistance ... 16 9. Limited Product Warranty ... 17...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction The RPM is an SNMP/Internet ready device designed to allow administrators to remotely and locally control the AC power for up to eight connected devices, such as: servers, routers, modems and telephone networks. With the expandable function of allowing daisy chaining (cascading) of up to 16 client units, administrators can control a total of 128 devices.

  • Page 4: Rpm Package

    2. RPM Package The standard RPM package contains a Remote Power Manager Unit with supporting hardware and software. The contents of your package are: Remote Power Manager Unit. Rack mount Brackets. 1-AC Power Cord. 8-RJ-11 to RS232 NT Server Cables (RPM1609 only): For PC communication. 1-RJ-11 Cascade Cable: For RPM daisy chain and UPS connection.

  • Page 5: Features

    3. Features • Turn ON/OFF any AC powered device via network, phone or the front panel control buttons. • Integral 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for connection to your TCP/IP network. • Support dial in by modem to control the AC power outlets. •...

  • Page 6: Installation

    4. Installation Procedure Install the mounting brackets. The RPM comes with brackets for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. To mount the RPM into a rack perform the following procedure: • Attach the mounting brackets to the unit as shown, using the four retaining screws provided for each of the brackets.
  • Page 7 Program the IP address. (See the SNMP-32 User’s Manual). Set RPM’s front control buttons for Internet ready. (See the Outlook section for the correct operation) Use a browser to monitor and control the RPM. For NT shutdown setup, use the RJ11 to RS322 NT Server cable to connect with server and use the following instruction to configure control panel /UPS in Windows OS.
  • Page 8 5. Select the “Log On As: This Account” button, input the appropriate account information, and then click “OK”. 6. Double-click on the Control Panel’s “Power Options” icon. 7. Select the UPS page, and then click on “Select”. 8. Choose the correct manufacturer from the “Select manufacturer”...
  • Page 9 9. Click on the boxes, as shown, and then choose “Negative” for the three voltage settings. Click on “Finish” to keep these settings. Click “OK” at bottom of the “Power Options Properties” window to finish. Note: See the SNMP-32 Series User’s manual for the other functions.

  • Page 10: Outlook

    NT SERVER PORTS A-H: Provides controlled shutdown for NT server. Port A controls receptacle A; Port B controls receptacle B, etc. RPM-LED Table RPM LED Table The momentary switch is disabled and the output Green receptacle is set for remote control.
  • Page 11 (Internet Ready). When the Control LED is off, the momentary switch is active and the receptacle may be turned on or off by pressing and releasing the momentary switch (Local control mode).

  • Page 12: Telephone Access

    6. Telephone Access This section will guide you through the Telephone Access to control RPM. Dial up the RPM. After three rings, the RPM will respond by sending out three short beeps to the caller. Then the RPM waits for the user to enter the password. The user enters an access password (default password is 123456789#).
  • Page 13 iii. When the LED A and H blinking, release the two buttons, the RPM will respond by sending out 4 short beeps to the caller. The password will be restored to default. 12. The RPM is in a waiting loop to receive the command string. Each command string should be entered within 20 seconds.

  • Page 14: Daisy Chain

    Make sure that the Terminator is plugged into the first RPM's iLink port (see Figure Plug the first RPM's power cord into utility power. Turn the master power switch on. Configure the RPM (see the SNMP-32 User’s Manual). Configure the first RPM's ID number (see the SNMP-32 User’s Manual).
  • Page 15 15. Connect the second and third RPM together with the iLink cable. 16. Plug the third RPM's power cord into utility power. 17. Turn the master power switch on. 18. Configure the third RPM's ID number (see the SNMP-32 User’s Manual).

  • Page 16: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    8. Obtaining Technical Assistance For Technical Support on the Web, please visit the Support section of our Web site Or visit our online Discussion Forum at www.minutemanups.com In order to diagnose the problem you are having, our technicians need the following information from you.

  • Page 17: Limited Product Warranty

    9. Limited Product Warranty Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants this equipment, when properly applied and operated within specified conditions, against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of original purchase by the end user. For equipment sites within the United States and Canada, this warranty covers repair or replacement of defective equipment at the discretion of Para Systems.

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