Multi-Link ICM User Manual

INTRODUCTION

The ICM, Internet Control Module, is a remote controller device accessible via the
Internet that allows operational access to the IPS (and other base units available).
Through the ICM you may choose settings for the base units and/or active their power
control operations. The settings and operational actions are presented in menu form on
the screen of the computer that accessed the ICM. The operator selects the appropriate
base unit from the menu. Then the operator only needs to choose the desired setting
options or the operational action desired for the appropriate device, and submit the
request (more details on section ).

FEATURES OF THE ICM

The ICM has an Ethernet port, an Analog port (not for phone line), and an RS-232 port.
The ICM is accessed via the Internet through the Ethernet port, by using an RJ-45
Ethernet cable (provided). The RS-232 port is normally used to communicate with the
"base unit", and besides presenting options to set and execute commands through the
base unit, it also provides ability to interrogate the current status of base unit power (use
the serial cable provided for this type of communication).
The "Analog" port is used to communicate with a base unit when the base unit must be
separated from the controller by distances up to 2000'. In this is implementation you use
a RJ-11/14 type cable (two wires required) instead of the RS-232 connection. If
connecting the ICM with an IPS device, either Telco or Modem port of the IPS can be
used, but we recommend to use the port labeled "Modem", so you have the flexibility to
also communicate with the IPS by a dial-up telephone connection for "Ring Count Power
Reset". Without the RS-232 connection to the base unit there is no ability to interrogate
the power status of the base unit. NOTE: The "Analog" port cannot be used for a
telephone line connection.

SETTING THE ICM

Connect the ICM to an Ethernet Local Area Network. Define what the
to be (it must conform to your network's structure). Also, on the back of the ICM, you
will find a MAC address, that you will need to enter when entering the new IP address.
There are four ways to assign an IP address to the ICM. They are:
1. Pinging a New IP Address method
• Open a Command prompt window;
• From the cmd.exe window you can enter the base level commands
to "arp" (assign) and "ping" IP addresses. The arp and ping
commands will give a help display if you enter the command followed
by a –h. Examples;: ping –h, arp –h.
• Example to assign an IP address:
- Go to "START" tab and select "RUN",
- Enter cmd.exe,
IP address is going