Western Telematic IPS-800-CE, IPS-1600 manual Accessing the Text Interface

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Configuration

3.Password Prompt: The IPS will display a prompt, which asks for your name and password.

a)User Name: If you have not previously defined a user name, then this field should be left blank. A user name is only required when one has been defined via the General Parameters menu.

b)Password: Key in your System Password or Plug Password and then click "OK" (Note that Plug Passwords do not permit access to configuration functions.)

c)If the System Password has not been defined, simply click the "OK" button without keying in a name or password.

If a valid password is entered, the Plug Status Screen will appear.

5.2.2.Accessing the Text Interface

The Text Interface can be accessed via Network, modem or local PC. In order to access the Text Interface, your installation must include the following:

Access Via Network: The IPS must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and your PC must include a communications program (such as Hyperterminal.)

Access Via Modem: An external modem must be connected to the IPS RS232 COM Port, and a phone line must be connected to the external modem. Your PC Must include a communications program.

Access Via Local PC: Your local PC must be connected to the IPS RS232 COM Port. The local PC must include a communications program.

To access command mode via the Text Interface, proceed as follows:

1.The IPS is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain your communication program is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits, parity and Communications Port.

a)Via Modem: Start your communications program. Dial the external modem connected to the IPS. Wait for the Connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

b)Via Local PC: Start your communications program and press [Enter]. Wait for the connect message, then proceed to Step 2.

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Contents Models User’s GuidePage Installation Instructions FCC Part 15 Regulation Table of Contents List of Figures Security Features and Co-Location Features Intelligent Power ControlEasy to Configure, Easy to Use IntroductionTypographic Conventions IPS-800, IPS-1600, IPS-800-CE and IPS-1600-CE UnitsIPS-800 Back Panel 120 VAC Model Shown Unit DescriptionIPS-800/IPS-1600 Series User’s Guide Hardware Installation Apply Power to the IPSQuick Start Connect your PC to the IPS Communicating with the IPSPlug Status Screen Web Browser Interface IPS-800 Shown Text Interface Text Interface Type /X and press Enter IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series User’s Guide Installation Power Supply ConnectionInstalling the Cable Keepers Connecting the Network Cable Connection to Switched OutletsConnecting a Local PC Connecting an External ModemSystem Mode and User Mode ConfigurationAccessing the Web Browser Interface Accessing the Text Interface $ telnet 192.168.168.168 Enter Configuration Menus General Parameters Menu Web Browser Interface General Parameters MenusGeneral Parameters Menu Text Interface IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series User’s Guide Serial Parameters Serial Parameters MenuIPS-800/IPS-1600 Series User’s Guide Plug Parameters Menu Web Browser Interface Plug Parameters MenusPlug Passwords and Co-Location Features Reboot Cycles Network Parameters Network Parameters MenusConfiguration IP Security Feature Configuration 12 Telnet Parameters Menu Web Browser Interface Telnet Parameters Menus14 Web Server Parameters Menu Web Browser Interface Web Server Parameters MenusSave Configuration Parameters Operation Operation via the Web Browser InterfacePlug Status Screen Web Browser Interface Plug Status Menu Web Browser Interface IPS-800 Shown Plug Status Screen Text Interface Operation via the Text InterfaceOn 1 or /ON Router Boot/On/Off Commands Text InterfaceOFF 2 or /OF Router Applying Commands to Several Plugs Text InterfaceAutomated Mode Logging Out of Command ModeOperation Manual Operation Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersRestoring Saved Parameters Upgrading the IPS Firmware IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series User’s Guide Interface Description Serial COM / RS232 Port InterfaceApx-1 Apx-2 SpecificationsApx-3 Customer ServiceApx-4 Trademark and Copyright InformationIndex-1 IndexIndex-2 IPS-4 Internet Power Switch User’s GuidePage IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series User’s Guide Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free