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5500193-10
RPS Series
Remote Power Switches
Models Covered:
RPS820
RPS830
RPS1620
RPS1630
User’s Guide
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Warnings and Cautions: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SECURE RACKING If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, they may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following items must be considered. 1. The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum temperature for the equipment in this environment is 45°C. Considerat
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.1. RPS820 and RPS830 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.2. RPS820 and RPS830 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide 7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 7.1. Sending Parameters to a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 8. Upgrading the RPS Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Introduction Electronic equipment sometimes "locks-up" requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. RPS Series Remote Power Switches give you the ability to perform this function remotely. If secure remote access is an issue, you can communicate through Perle’s IOLAN DS product line to securely manage the power status of your electronic equipment. To configure your environment for an RPS and a Perle IOLAN DS product, refer to the SCS/SDS/STS User’s Gui
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Four Different RPS Models This User’s Guide discusses four different RPS models. Throughout this User’s Guide, all four units are referred to as the "RPS". Aside from the hardware configuration, all other features function identically in both units except where noted. The table below summarizes the four RPS units covered in this manual: • RPS820: Horizontal mount. Eight (8) switched, 208 to 240 VAC, IEC-320-C13 outlets. 20 Amps maximum
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2. Unit Description 2.1. RPS820 and RPS830 Front Panel The front panels of both RPS820 and RPS830 models include two LED indicators which function as follows: • Power: Lights when power is applied to the unit. Note that this indicator does not show the On/Off status of the switched outlets. • System Ready: Flashes when the unit is ready to receive commands. 1 8 9 BUS A BUS B A MAIN POWER COM A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 DEF ON RD Y ACT B 10BaseT 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2.1: RPS820 and RPS830
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Bus "A" Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: AC Outlets that can be ➂ switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. • RPS820: Four 208-240 VAC, IEC-320-C13 Outlets with indicator lights. 10 Amps Total Load. • RPS830: Four 100-120 VAC, NEMA 5-15 Outlets with indicator lights. 15 Amps Total Load. Bus "B" Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: AC Outlets that can be ➃ switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. In
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Unit Description 2.3. RPS1620 and RPS1630 Hardware As shown in Figure 2.2, RPS1620 and RPS1630 units includes power outlets, LEDs and a manual control button. The items in Figure 2.2 are described on the following page. 1 PLUGS 2 READY 3 ACTIVITY 10BaseT 4 RS232 CONSOLE 5 (DTE) Remote Power Switch 6 PLUG 1 PLUG 2 PLUG 3 7 PLUG 14 PLUG 15 PLUG 16 8 PWR CKT A 9 PWR CKT B Figure 2.2: RPS1620 and RPS1630 Hardware (Model RPS1630 Shown) 2-3
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide As shown in Figure 2.2, RPS1620 and RPS1630 units include the following components: Manual Switch Button: A Manual Control Button for the unit’s switched plugs. To manually switch plugs "On" or "Off", press and hold the control button for approximately three seconds. If desired, the Manual Switch Button can also be disabled (Section 5.3.1.) Note: When the Manual Switch Button is used, Boot / Sequence Delay Times will be applied as desc
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Unit Description Power Circuit "A" Input Components: An AC inlet and circuit breaker, which supply power to plugs one through 8: Model RPS1620: • Power Inlet: Two (2) 208 to 240 VAC, IEC-320-C14 AC inlets. • Circuit Breaker: 10 Amps. Model RPS1630: • Power Inlets: Two (2) 100 to 120 VAC, IEC-320-C14 AC inlets. • Circuit Breaker: 15 Amps. Power Circuit "B" Input Components: An AC Inlet and circuit breaker, which supply power to plugs 9 through 16. Includes same components as Cir
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3. Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the RPS820, RPS830, RPS1620 and RPS1630, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation. In order to take full advantage of the complete range of features offered by this unit, it is recommended to complete the remainder of this User's Guide after performing the Quick Start Procedure. 3.1. Hardware Installation 3.1.1. Apply P
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide 3.1.2. Connect your PC to the RPS The RPS can either be controlled by a local PC Serial Port, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the RPS via the Network Port or Console/RS232 Port. Note that it is not necessary to connect to both the Network and RS232 Ports, and that the RS232 Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem. • Ne
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Quick Start Guide To communicate with the RPS unit, proceed as follows: 1. Access Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly for the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface: a) Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser. Enter the RPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168) in the address bar, then press [Enter]. A password prompt will be displayed. Since at this point, the username and password have not been defined, you can simply click OK without entering a u
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RPS Series: Remote Power Switches - User's Guide Figure 3.1: Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) Remote Power Switch v1.43s Site ID: (undefined) Plug | Name | Password | Status | Boot/Seq. Delay | Default | -----+------------------+-------------+--------+-----------------+---------+ 1 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON | 2 | (undefined) | (undefined) | ON | 0.5 Secs | ON | 3 | (undefined
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Quick Start Guide 2. Test Switching Functions: You may wish to perform the following tests in order to make certain that the RPS is responding to commands. a) Reboot Outlet: If you are communicating with the unit via the Web Browser Interface, select the button in the "Boot" column for Plug 1, and then click on "Apply." If you are operating the unit via the Text interface, type /BOOT 1 and press [Enter]. The status indicator for Plug 1 should go off, pause for a moment, and then go back
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