Black Box Maverick SW161A User manual
V.03/2004
Power Switch
Maverick SW161A
Power Management and
Server Supervision
User Guide
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
SW161A Power Switch
User Guide
The SW161A Power Switch is a power control unit with a built-in Web server, an Ethernet and a
serial RS232 connection. It enables to control the power supply of a power outlet either remotely
through a network (Intranet or Internet) or locally through its serial RS232 connection.
Its special Pinging and Scanning functions also allow the SW161A to supervise IP devices
(servers, routers...) and automatically reboot them in case of lock-up.
Chapters
1. Safety instructions to be read before use!
2. Configuration of the Power Switch
3. Configuration using the Power Switch Finder program
4. Configuration using a Web browser
5. Configuration using a Terminal connection
6. Security parameters configuration
7. Ping and Port Scanning
8. Serial port pin configuration
9. Command the state of the socket through a Web browser
10.Command the state of the socket through a serial connection
11.Technical characteristics
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
1. Safety instructions: To be read before use!
The Power Switch devices can only be installed by qualified people with the following
installation and use instructions. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility in case of a
bad utilisation of the Power Switch devices and particularly any use with equipments that
may cause personal injury or material damage.
This equipment is designed to be installed on a dedicated circuit that must have a circuit
breaker or fuse protection.
The electrical power socket used to plug the power cord of the Power Switch devices must
be close to the Power Switch devices and easily accessible.
Check that the power cord, plug and socket are in good condition.
The Power Switch devices can only be connected to three-wire 230 VAC (50-60Hz) sockets.
Always plug the Power Switch devices into properly grounded power sockets (two poles plus
ground).
Never exceed 10 Amp total load.
If you have to replace an external fuse of an Power Switch device, never use another type of
fuse than 10A/250V T.
The Power Switch devices are intended for indoor use only. Do NOT install them in an area
where excessive moisture or heat is present.
Always disconnect the power cord of the Power Switch device if you want to intervene on the
Power Switch device or on the equipment powered from the Power Switch device.
The power outlet of the Power Switch device is not a circuit breakers! If you want to intervene
on equipment connected to an Power Switch device you must disconnect this equipment
from the Power Switch device.
The Power Switch devices contain potentially hazardous voltages. Do NOT attempt to
disassemble them.
The Power Switch devices contain no user serviceable parts and repairs are to be performed
by factory trained service personnel only.
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
2. Configuration of the Power Switch
To use the Power Switch on your network you must first configure its network parameters. Ask
your network administrator for the parameters to use.
There are three different methods to configure the Power Switch:
Method 1:
Through a network using the Power Switch Finder Program (on the delivered CD).
It is the simplest and fastest configuration method if you use Windows as operating system. We
suggest that you use this program at least during the first configuration: it allows you to
configure your Power Switch through your local network even if its network parameters (IP
Address, Subnet mask and Port) are not compatible with those of your PC or your local
network.
If you decide to use this method you can directly go to §3 "Configuration using the Power Switch
Finder program".
Method 2:
Through a network using a Web browser (Internet Explorer > 6.0 and Netscape > 6.1).
This method can only be used if the network parameters of the Power Switch (IP Address,
Subnet mask…) have already been configured using either the Power Switch Finder program
(Method 1) or a Terminal program (Method 3).
For the first configuration you can also change the Network parameters of your PC according to
the default settings of the Power Switch.
Default Network setting of the Power Switch:
IP Address: 192.168.100.100
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Port: 80
If you decide to use this method you can directly go to §4 "Configuration using a Web browser".
Method 3:
Through a RS232 serial connection using a Terminal connection (see §7 "serial port pin
configuration" for the configuration of the serial interface connector).
If you use a PC, use the serial cable supplied with the product and a Terminal program such as
HyperTerminal from Microsoft.
If you decide to use this method you can directly go to §5 "Configuration using a Terminal
connection".
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
3. Configuration using the Power Switch Finder program
Remarks:
∇ The Power Switch and the PC used to configure it have to be connected on the same
segment of the network. The protocol of this program can not be routed so it can not be used
to configure the Power Switch through a WAN or the Internet.
∇ This program does not work if the administrator has deactivated it in the configuration of the
Power Switch (for security reasons for example).
1. Start the program PS-Finder.exe on the CD-ROM.
The Power Switch Finder window appears.
2. In the tool bar click on the first left button or choose the File/Scan Menu.
The program browses the segment on which is connected your PC and displays the name,
the type, the IP and MAC Address of the connected Power Switch.
3. In the tool bar click on the second left button or choose the File/Configure Menu.
The properties dialog box appears and you can now configure all parameters. To configure
all other parameters click on the Options button on the bottom of the dialog box.
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
General Tab
This tab is used to attribute all the network parameters.
Labels Tab
This tab is used to attribute a name to the device and its controlled power socket.
User Accounts Tab
This tab is used to attribute a name and a password to the administrator and the user.
Security Tab
This tab is used to define addresses which are authorised or denied access to the Power Switch
over the Network. For all details about this features please refer to chapter 6 "Security
parameters configuration".
Supervision Tab
This tab is used to define the IP address of the device which has to be supervised and all the
corresponding parameters. The Power Switch can supervise IP devices by pinging a specific IP
address and/or by scanning a specific port number.
Remark: the supervision function works only if the power outlet is ON.
Options Tab
This tab is used to define the default status of the controlled power socket after power up and
the delay for the restart function.
Miscellaneous Tab
This tab indicates the number of Power Ups and the number of switching cycles from OFF to
ON.
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
4. Configuration using a Web browser
Remarks:
∇ In order to be able to access the Web server of the Power Switch, you must before have
configured its network parameters (ask your network administrator).
∇ The configuration using a Web browser does not work if the administrator has deactivated it
in the configuration of the Power Switch (for security reasons for example).
∇ The Web server of the Power Switch works with Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher and
with Netscape Version 6.1 or higher.
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Type the IP address of your Power Switch.
The browser displays the authentication dialog box.
3. Enter the administrator name (default value = admin) and the administrator password (default
value = admin) and click on OK.
The home page is displayed, allowing you to configure all the parameters of the Power
Switch.
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
Home Tab
This tab is used to switch on, off and restart the controlled power socket and to configure the
Power Switch.
General Tab
This tab is used to:
- attribute a label to the Power Switch and its controlled power socket
- define all IP parameters (IP Address, Subnet mask, Gateway and Port number)
- enable or disable the use of the Power Switch Finder program
- enable or disable the configuration of the Power Switch through HTTP.
Security Tab
This tab is used to define the Name and the Address of the Administrator and the User.
It’s also used to set the Network Security Masks. For all details about this features, please refer
to chapter 6 "Security parameters configuration".
Supervision Tab
This tab is used to define the IP Address of the device that has to be supervised and all the
corresponding parameters. The Power Switch can supervise IP devices by pinging a specific IP
address and/or scanning a specific port number.
Remark: the supervision function works only if the power outlet is ON.
Options Tab
This tab is used to define the default status of the controlled power socket after power up and
the delay for the restart function. This tab also indicates the number of Power Ups and the
number of switching cycles from OFF to ON.
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
5. Configuration using a Terminal Connection
The RS232 serial port of the Power Switch can be used to control its power socket and to
configure its Web server.
To configure the Web server:
1. Use the supplied RS232 serial cable to connect the Power Switch-1 to an available serial port
of your PC.
2. Run a terminal program such as Windows HyperTerminal.
3. Configure the appropriate serial port with the following settings:
9.600 bauds, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.
SW161A Power Switch Maverick 1-Port User Guide
4. From your computer, press <ENTER> until the prompt «>» appears on your screen.
(the Power Switch is now in Command mode and is waiting for commands to switch the
power socket).
5. Press the <TAB> key on your keyboard.
The Configuration menu appears on your screen and the Power Switch is now in
Configuration mode. Follow the menu to configure the Web server of your Power Switch.
All commands start with the slash «/»
(ex.: type the command /NP to go to the Network Parameters setting menu.
To display the current menu again, press <ENTER>.
To go to the previous menu and to display it, press <ESC>.
Remark: to leave the configuration mode, type the restart command /RS. This is particularly
important if you want to control the power outlet later through the serial connection.
Power Switch 1 Guard
Version: 1.2.0.2
Commands :
Display
/DS Display Socket State
Control
/SS Switch the socket
Configuration
/NP Network Parameters Setting
/PS Passwords Setting
/NS Device and Socket Name Setting
/SP Socket Parameters Setting
/SU Device Supervision Setting
/IS IP Security Setting
/RS Restart the Device
Enter Selection
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