Perle RPS1620 User manual
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. Consideration should be given to
the maximum rated ambient.
2. Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not achieved due to
uneven loading.
INPUT SUPPLY
Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an
effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
GROUNDING
Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained. Particular attention should be given
to supply connections when connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the
branch circuit.
No Serviceable Parts Inside; Authorized Service Personnel Only
Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal components must be serviced by
authorized personnel only.
• Shock Hazard - Do Not Enter
Disconnect Power
If any of the following events are noted, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and
contact qualified service personnel:
1. If the power cord becomes frayed or damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water.
Two Power Supply Cables
Note that this unit includes two separate power circuits, with a power supply cable for each
circuit. Before attempting to service or remove this unit, please make certain that both power
cables are disconnected.
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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 to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from the one used by the
receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of this device is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment
EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance
The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European
Community Directives:
• Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;
and
• Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage
limits;
and
• Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March on radio equipment and telecommunications
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3. RPS1620 and RPS1630 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3. Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1. Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.1. Apply Power to the RPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.2. Connect your PC to the RPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2. Communicating with the RPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
4. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1. Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3. Console Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
5. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1. System Mode and User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2. Communicating with the RPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.1. Accessing the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.2. Accessing the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3. Configuration Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.1. The General Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.2. The Serial Parameters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.3.3. The Plug Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.3.3.1. Plug Passwords and Co-Location Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.3.3.2. The Boot / Sequence Delay Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.3.4. Network Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.3.4.1. IP Security Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.3.5. The Telnet Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.3.6. Web Server Parameters Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.4. Save Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
6. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.1. The Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2. Operation via the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.4. The Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.5. Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Appendices:
A. Interface Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-1
A.1. Console Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1
B. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-2
C. Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-4
C.1. Making a Technical Support Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-4
C.2. Who to Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-4
C.3. Perle Support Centres Worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-5
C.4. Information Needed When Making a Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-6
C.5. Making a Support Query via the Perle Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-7
C.5. Repair procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-7
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1
List of Figures
2.1. RPS820 and RPS830; Back Panel (Model RPS830 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2. RPS1620 and RPS1630 Hardware (Model RPS1630 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
5.1. Plug Status Screen - Web Browser Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3. General Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.4. General Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.5. Serial Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.6. Serial Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.7. Plug Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.8. Plug Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.9. Network Parameters - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.10. Network Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.11. IP Security Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.12. Telnet Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.13. Telnet Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.14. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.15. Web Browser Parameters Menu - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
6.1. Plug Status Menu - Web Browser Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2. Plug Status Screen - Text Interface (Model RPS830 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3. The RPS Help Screen - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
A.1. Console Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-1
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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 Guide. When you are using the RPS
independently, point your browser to the RPS’s IP Address, enter the secure
user name and password, and you’re just a click away from remote power On,
Off or Reboot.
Intelligent Power Control
In addition to web browser access, the RPS can also communicate over any
TCP/IP network using standard Telnet, or out-of-band using an external
modem and basic VT100 type terminal emulation.
Security Features and Co-Location Features
To ensure security, web browser access requires the user to enter an assigned
user name and password. The RPS provides two levels of operational
passwords; the System Administrator Level, which allows access to all
configuration and switching functions, and the User Level, which only allows
access to assigned plugs and cannot be used to change unit configuration.
The RPS also includes an address specific IP security mask, which can be
employed to prevent unauthorized network access to the RPS command mode.
Easy to Configure, Easy to Use
The RPS can be configured over the network, via modem, or locally via the
RPS console port. Easy to use commands let you assign a location name, set
system parameters and view plug status. Outlets can be switched On, Off, or
booted using plug numbers or names.
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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 total load.
One (1) Rack Unit.
• RPS830: Horizontal mount. Eight (8) switched, 100 to 120 VAC,
NEMA 5-15R outlets. 30 Amps maximum total load.
One (1) Rack Unit.
• RPS1620: Vertical mount. Sixteen (16) switched, 208 to 240 VAC,
IEC-320-C13 outlets. 20 Amps maximum total load.
Zero (0) Rack Unit.
• RPS1630: Vertical mount. Sixteen (16) switched, 100 to 120 VAC,
NEMA 5-15R outlets. 30 Amps maximum total load.
Zero (0) Rack Unit.
Typographic Conventions
Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the
following:
COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.
For example, /ON 3 or /OFF 5.
[Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets
indicates a specific key.
For example, [Enter] or [Esc].
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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.
BUS A BUS B
A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8
MAIN POWER COM
10BaseT ACT
RDY
ON
DEF
A
B
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234567
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Figure 2.1: RPS820 and RPS830; Back Panel (Model RPS830 Shown)
2.2. RPS820 and RPS830 Back Panel
As shown in Figure 2.1, the back panels for RPS820 and RPS830 models
include the following components:
➀ Bus "A" Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An IEC-320-C14 AC
inlet and circuit breaker which supply power to the Circuit "A" outlets
(outlets one through four.) Also includes cable keeper (not shown.)
• RPS820: 208 - 240 VAC Power Inlet, 10 Amp Circuit Breaker.
• RPS830: 100 - 120 VAC Power Inlet, 15 Amp Circuit Breaker.
➁ Bus "B" Power Inlet and Circuit Breaker: An IEC-320-C14 AC
inlet and circuit breaker which supply power to the Circuit "B" outlets
(outlets five through 8.) Also includes cable keeper (not shown.)
Includes the same components listed for Circuit "A".
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➂ Bus "A" Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: AC Outlets that can be
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.
➃ Bus "B" Switched Plugs and Plug Indicators: AC Outlets that can be
switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. Includes
same components listed for Circuit "A" in item 3 above.
➄ Default Button: This button can be used to either reset the unit to
default parameters or manually toggle all plugs On or Off:
• Default Parameters: With the Main Power switch set in the Off
position, press and hold the Default Button, then set the Main Power
switch in the On position and release the Default Button. All menu
defined parameters will be reset to default values.
• Manual Plug Toggle: Press the Default Button and hold it down for
three seconds. All RPS power outlets will be toggled On or Off.
Note: If desired, the Default Button’s manual plug control
capabilities can also be disabled as described in Section 5.3.1.
➅ Unit Status Indicators: Two LED Indicators which function as
follows:
• ON: Lights when power is applied to the RPS Unit.
• RDY: Flashes continuously when the RPS is ready to recieve
commands.
➆ Network Port and Activity Indicator: An RJ45 Ethernet Port
for connection to your TCP/IP network. The default IP Address is
192.168.168.168, for more information, please refer to Section 5.3.4.
The Activity Indicator flashes to indicate activity at the Network Port.
➇ Main Power Switch: Applies power to the RPS Unit. This switch must
be "On" in order for the RPS to function. Note that this switch is not
used to set the On/Off status of the switched outlets.
➈ COM / RS232 Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), for connection
to a local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4.3.
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