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- Page 1 User’s Manual Version 04/12 Smart Power Distribution Unit Remote Power Manager ("RPM") Copyright © Smart Power Systems, All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing Remote Power Manager ............ 1 1.1 Contents of Your RPM Package ..................1 1.2 Remote Power Manager Features ................2 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ..................3 2.1 Basic Connection ......................3 2.2 Hardware Installation Procedure ................... 3 2.3 Daisy Chain Setup Procedure .................. -
Page 3: Chapter 1: Introducing Remote Power Manager
Chapter 1: Introducing Remote Power Manager The RPM is an Internet ready device designed to allow administrators to remotely and individually 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: Remote Power Manager Features
1.2 Remote Power Manager Features Turn ON/OFF any AC powered device via network and phone. Support turn on or off connected equipment by manual. Dual 15-AMP circuits.(Model 1500X2) Integral 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for connection to your TCP/IP network. Support dial in by modem to control power. Address-Specific IP security masks prevent unauthorized source from accessing the RPM menu through the network. -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This section will guide you through the quick installation of the RPM. 2.1 Basic Connection 2.2 Hardware Installation Procedure 1. Install mounting brackets. 2. The RPM comes with brackets for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. To mount the RPM into a rack perform the following procedure: 3. - Page 6 1. Open your Windows 2000 Control Panel by clicking on “Start”, “Setting”, “Control Panel”. 2. Double-click on the Control Panel’s “Administrative Tools” icon. 3. Double-click the “Services” icon. 4. Double-click on the Uninterruptible Power Supply service Page 4 of 32...
- Page 7 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”...
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Page 8: Daisy Chain Setup Procedure
9. Click on the boxes, as shown, and then choose “Negative” for the three voltage settings. Click on “Finish” to keep these settings. 10. Click “OK” at bottom of the “Power Options Properties” window to finish. 2.3 Daisy Chain Setup Procedure The Remote Power Manager (RPM) can be Daisy Chained up to a maximum of sixteen units. - Page 9 12. If your application requires additional RPMs, then continue on with the Daisy Chaining procedure. Figure 3 - First, second and third RPM 13. Make sure that the third RPM has the Terminator plugged into the iLink port (see Figure 14.
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Page 10: Chapter 3: Rpm Setup Utility (Netility)
Chapter 3: RPM Setup Utility (Netility) 3.1 Installing Netility 1. Insert the SNMP Utility CD into the CD-ROM driver and execute Netility.exe 2. After installation is completed, ‘Netility’ group will appear in Windows ’Start’ ‘Program Group’. Netility Group 3. Click “Netility” to start the program. 3.2 Using Netility for IP Configurations The Netility main menu is shown below. -
Page 11: Configure
Netility: NetWork Selection 3.2.2 Configure Select the IP on the right display screen, and then click “Configure”. This will bring up the IP Address Configuration window. The user can now set; IP Address Advanced (for port setting configuration) 1. IP Address This section determines RPM’s IP Address. -
Page 12: Download Firmware
Netility Password Use this to set an access password for Netility. WARNING: Do not lose this password. If the password is lost, Netility will not be able to perform future firmware upgrades. Management Protocol The administrator can determine the parameter settings when providing access via HTTP (web) or Telnet to RPM. -
Page 13: About
Netility: Update RPM firmware NOTE: If the downloading / upgrade process is interrupted or the data is corrupted, RPM will keep its default firmware to avoid complete data loss. Repeat the above firmware upgrade procedure if your upgrade process was interrupted. 3.2.4 About This section displays the current Netility version. -
Page 14: Chapter 4: Rpm Environment Control Management
Chapter 4: RPM Environment Control Management 4.1 Introduction After you have setup the hardware and set an IP address for RPM, you will then be able to go to RPM web site to monitor and control the devices. All you have to do is enter the new IP address into any standard web browser. -
Page 15: Information
RPM Main Menu 4.2.1 Information This tab displays the System Information and RPM Status. The information and values are either provided by RPM or values set by the users in the “Configuration” section. Click on “System Status” to view the information. 1. -
Page 16: Configuration
RPM Status Menu 4.2.2 Configuration Please ensure that each of the following option is set correctly. Otherwise, RPM may not work properly. Network SNMP Email Web/Telnet System Time RPM Setting RPM Schedule 1. Network Page 14 of 32... - Page 17 This option determines the RPM Network settings. Once you changed the IP Address, you will have to redirect your browser to the new IP address manually. In addition, changing the option between “manually” and “using DHCP” to “Obtain an IP Address” will cause the SNMP card to reset once you click the <Apply>...
- Page 18 Manager IP Address This section is to fix the IP address from which the administrator can access the Environment Control Management webpage. You can set up to 8 IP addresses. To access this webpage from any IP address leave this space as *.*.*.* (default) Community This section is to set a Community name for NMS.
- Page 19 Description This section is for an administrator to make notes. Event This section is to select events for RPM to send traps. Clicking on Select will open a “Select Events List”. Event Traps may be selected from this list. 3. E-mail This option sets the following Email details for RPM E-mail Settings E-mail Server...
- Page 20 Event Log recipient’s email address Recipient’s Email Address (for Event Log) The user can determine which 8 email addresses will receive warning email when an event occurs. Event Selection This section determines the type of event. Click on “Select” to open the “Select Events List” and choose the appropriate event for the respective email accounts.
- Page 21 RPM Daily Report recipient’s email address Recipient’s Email Address (for Daily Report) The user can determine which 4 email addresses will receive a Daily Report sent by SNMPIV. Send Email for Daily Report (hh:mm:ss) This section determines the time of the day, the report is sent. 4.
- Page 22 User Account User Name This section is to set a User Name for SNMPIV web pages. It is valid for up to 8 users. Users have to input their user name to get access to SNMPIV web pages from a web browser. Password This section is to set a password for SNMPIV web pages.
- Page 23 Internet Time Setting Time Between This section interval time Automatic Updates synchronization. Select either nil, 1, 3, 12 hours or 1, 10 & 30 days. Primary / Secondary Set the primary and secondary time server for RPM. Time Server Time Zone (Relative to Select the appropriate time zone for your area.
- Page 24 Phone Controllable Option of “Yes” or ”No” Control Type Select a control type for the outlet. Option of; 1. Safe shutdown 2. Safe reboot, and 3. Instant shutdown (refer to Control Type Table for examples) Power off Delay Sets the power off delay time in seconds (value from 0 to 9999) Power Resume Delay Sets the power resume/on delay time in seconds (value...
- Page 25 ON-OFF Safe Shutdown Shutdown in 10 sec. OFF-ON Safe Shutdown Instant ON OFF-ON Safe Shutdown On within 10 sec. OFF-ON Safe Shutdown Instant ON OFF-ON Safe Shutdown On within 10 sec. ON-OFF Safe Reboot Inst S/D, reboot in 10 ON-OFF Safe Reboot S/D in 10, reboot in 10 ON-OFF...
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Page 26: Log Information
4.2.3 Log Information This section keeps track of device events. It will record the time and date, device, RPM unit, and details of the event which occurred. You can also opt to save the event log. Up to 99 events can be logged. When the limit is reached SNMPIV will delete the earliest record and continue logging new events. -
Page 27: Chapter 5: Connected Device
Chapter 5: Connected Device 5.1 Environment Monitor, ENV Once an ENV device is connected, the additional information on this page will be shown on the Environment Control Management webpage. 1. ENV Status This page show details of the environment detected by the ENV device. The user can choose the interval (2, 5, 10, 30 seconds or 1 minute) at which the status is refreshed. -
Page 28: Chapter 6: Remote Monitoring Using Telnet
Chapter 6: Remote Monitoring Using Telnet 6.1 Accessing RPM using Telnet RPM supports multiple Network Management Systems as well as LAN protocols. Once you have finished the hardware installation and have assigned an IP to the RPM, you will be able to use Telnet to monitor and control the RPM. -
Page 29: Control And Setup Rpm Using Telnet
6.2 Control and Setup RPM using Telnet Once you can access RPM using telnet you will be able to control and manage your RPM. The following details the individual menu option available using telnet. 1. Set IP Address This function allows you to setup IP Address, Gateway Address and Subnet Mask parameters. -
Page 30: Chapter 7: The Outlook Of Rpm Panels
Chapter 7: The Outlook of RPM Panels 7.1 RPM Front and Back Panels The rear-panel contains eight NT SERVER PORTS from A-H. These ports provides controlled shutdown for NT server. (Port A controls receptacle A; Port B controls receptacle B, etc…) 7.2 RPM LED Table RPM LED Table FLASHING... -
Page 31: Snmp Led Table
7.3 SNMP LED Table SNMP LED Table YELLOW GREEN STATUS Solid Off Solid Off Solid On Power ON Flashing Solid On Solid On System initial Solid On Solid Off Solid On Normal Operation Solid On Flashing Solid On No Connection to UPS Flashing Flashing Solid On... -
Page 32: Chapter 8: Accessing Rpm Using A Telephone
Chapter 8: Accessing RPM using a Telephone This section guides you through control of RPM using a telephone. 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 33 16. The 9 command set is for the administrator: 17. 0190# to turn every port off. 18. 0191# to turn every port on. 19. 0192# to reset every port with a delay of 8 minutes, which will allow safe shutdowns. The delay can be changed by command 888911XXXX#, where XXXX can range from 1 to 9999 minutes.
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Page 34: Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Questions Answers TES (Terminal Emulation Make sure the TES’s communication parameters are Software) does not display correct. They should be 115200-baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. NMS cannot ping the Remote Make sure the network connection to the RPM is good.
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