7. OPERATING MODES
The IPower Control can be started in two ways:
Boot Mode
To start the IPower Control in boot mode, the button at the front must be pushed for at least two seconds when restarting the unit. Using the IPCnet_conf.exe program it is possible to disable password protection, to upgrade the firmware and to restore the default settings.
When the IPower Control is in boot mode all ports are switched off (all LEDs are red), it is not possible to reset or change the switching state of a port.
Normal mode
After a restart the IPower Control is in normal mode automatically. In normal mode the ports can be switched and the settings of both the ports and the IPower Control can be modified.
8. CHANGING SWITCHING STATE
A device which is connected to a port can be turned off and on again by using the reset function (see section 3).
The current switching state of port 1 can be changed by pushing the button at the front side of the IPower Control for at least 3 seconds.
9. FIRMWARE UPGRADE
In order to upgrade the firmware both the IPCnet_conf.exe program and the latest firmware (available from www.lindy.com) are needed.
Start the IPower Control in boot mode (see section 7) and launch IPCnet_conf.exe. On the left hand side of the program window all IPower Control units which are on the network are listed. Select the one which is to be upgraded and click on Program Device/Firmware upgrade.
LEDs
There are eight LEDs on the front of the IPower Control, each of which relates to the switching states of the respective port as follows:
(Red) The IPower Control is connected to an electric circuit and the power is switched off
(Green) The IPower Control is connected to the mains and the port is switched on.
(Off) The IPower Control is not connected to an electrical circuit