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ePowerSwitch
(iSWITCH)
User’s Manual
20020925 Rev4
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Table of Contents Warnings 3 Quick Install Procedure 4 Introduction 7 Remote Power Manager (iSwitch) Features 7 iSwitch Package 7 Setup Procedure 8 1. Setup via the USB Port 8 2. Setup via the Serial Port 18 3. Setup via the Ethernet Port 25 Telnet Configuration 26 Web-Based Configuration 31 Firmware Upgrade Procedures 39 Telephone Access Interface 44 Daisy Chaining 45 Troubleshooting 46 Appendix
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NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a “Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Operatio
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Quick Install Procedure This section will guide you through the quick installation of the iSwitch. 1. Install mounting brackets: page 4. 2. Install all input and output connections: pages 5 and 6. 3. Program you IP address: page 9. For USB setup: a) Insert Driver Setup Diskette in floppy drive. b) Run Setup.exe from floppy drive. c) Program IP address per Page 15. d) Program Subnet mask per Page 15. e) Program Default Route per Page 15. f) Program DNS Server per Page 15.
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iSwitch-Front Panel Setup via USB Port Setup via RS232 Port Setup via Ethernet Port iLink Port is for Daisy Chaining External Modem is Connect to the required for Pager network to control the Ring On/Reset Port – Function iSwitch Connect a telephone line to control the iSwitch Receptacle Control Status LED (Green) Receptacle Status LED (Red) Active Module LED (Yellow) Momentary switch for Receptacle Master Power Switch
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Receptacle Status LED (Red): When the LED is illuminated the receptacle is on and providing AC Power. When the LED is off the receptacle is not providing AC Power. Receptacle Control Status LED (Green): When the control LED is illuminated, the momentary switch is disabled and the output receptacle is programmed for remote control. When the LED is off, the momentary switch is active and the receptacle may be turned on or off by pressing and releasing the switch. Pressing and holding
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Introduction The Remote Power Manager (iSwitch) is a network-manageable, intelligent power control unit designed to provide control of power for up to eight electrical devices. NOTE: If the iSwitch is turned off by the master power switch, you have to wait approximately thirty seconds before restarting the iSwitch to allow the iSwitch to internally reset. iSwitch Features Internet ready — Individually control each of the eight AC receptacles by using a Web Browser. Remotely and
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Setup Procedure This section describes the setup procedures of the iSwitch when you connect it to the network. NOTE: The minimum requirement to operate the iSwitch is to set the IP address. There are four different ways to setup the iSwitch. 1. Setup the IP Address via the USB port (software included). Requires Windows 98 or higher. 2. Setup the IP Address via the Serial port using Hyper Terminal. Requires Hyper Terminal version 3.0 or higher. 3. Setup the IP Address via the
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8.The Hardware wizard will guide you through installing the USB Driver. Click Next. 9. Hardware wizard will search for the best USB Driver. Click Next. 10. Check, Specify a location. Click Browse. 9
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11. Open the appropriate 3½ ″ Floppy Drive. Open the USB folder. Open the Driver folder. Click OK. 12. Windows will search for the new USB Driver. Click Next. 13. Windows has found the USB Driver for the USB device. Click Next. 10
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14. Windows has found the best Driver for this USB device. Click Next. 15. Windows is copying the USB Driver files to your “C:” drive. Click Next 16.Windows is finished installing the USB Driver. Click Finish. To your “C:” drive. Click Next 11
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17. On the Desktop, right click “My Computer”. Open Properties. 18. Open the Device Manager. Wait for approximately 30 seconds for the “Human Interface Device” to appear. Open the Human Interface Device. Click on “Usb- interface power device”. Click OK. 19. Open Windows Explorer. Open the appropriate 3½ ″ Floppy Drive. Open the USB folder. Open USBSetup.exe. Note: The USB setup icon must be green before you can run the USB setup program. 20. The Power D
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21. This is the Power Device Configuration Tool screen. On the Toolbar open Configuration. Then open System. 22. This is the System Parameter Configuration screen fill in all the information: the IP Address, the Subnet Mask, the Default Route (Gateway) and the DNS Server. Use the Tab key to move from one field to the next field. Then click OK. 13
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23. This is the Power Device Configuration Tool screen. After you have entered in all of the pertinent information, you have to Update and Restart to save all the information that was entered into the System Parameter Configuration screen. The Update and Restart icon (with the red arrow) is right beneath the “Device” drop down menu. 24. Enter the Supervisor Name and the Supervisor Password. The Default Supervisor N ame and the Supervisor Password is admin (lower case).
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25. This is the Power Device Configuration screen. Click Yes to Update the Power Device. 26. This is the Device Parameter Transmitting screen. The Power Device is being Updated. 15
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27. The Power Device has been successfully updated. Click OK. 28. The Power Device has to be Restarted. Click Yes. 29. The USB Setup Procedure is complete. The iSwitch is fully operational. Unplug the USB Cable from the 16
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iSwitch and from the computer. Plug the Ethernet Cable into the iSwitch and after about thirty seconds the Link LED will start blinking, now you can communicate with the iSwitch. The Ping command is supported at this time. Startup a Browser and type in the IP Address. The default password is admin (lower case). Go to the section in the User’s Manual titled “Web-Based Configuration” it will guide you through the Web pages. Setup via the Serial Port NOTE: When using Hyper Termi
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7. Connect using the appropriate Com port. Click OK 8. Configure the port settings. Bits per second: “115200”, Data bits: “8”, Parity: “None”, Stop bits: “1”, Flow control: “None”. Click OK 9. On the Toolbar open the File menu, and then open Properties. 18
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10. Open the Settings Tab. Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as: Terminal Keys, Backspace key sends: Crtl+H, Emulation: VT100, Telnet terminal: VT100, Backscroll buffer lines: 500. Click OK. 11. Plug the iSwitch’s power cord into the AC outlet and turn the iSwitch on. 12. When the message “Press ‘/’ key within 5 seconds to enter console configuration” appears press the forward slash key (/) within the 5 seconds or the iSwitch will time out and then you have to start over.
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14. Ctrl-Z moves the cursor down and Ctrl-W moves the cursor up. Pick Network, then hit enter. 15. Enter in the IP Address, the Gateway Address, the Subnet Mask and the DNS (all required). Hit the “Escape” key to return to the main menu. 20
