Western Telematic IPS-15 manual Configuration, Accessing the Text Interface

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Section5: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 User Password and then click "OK".

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 Master Unit 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 Master Unit's Console 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 Master Unit's Console 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 Comm 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 WTIPartNo.13301Rev.B Page Table of Contents List of Figures IPSInternetPowerSwitchUsersGuideIntroduction Intelligent Power ControlTypographic Conventions Easy to Configure, Easy to UseMaster Main Unit Unit DescriptionMaster Unit Front Panel IPS-15 Master Unit Back Panel Master Unit Back PanelSatellite Unit Front Panel Optional Satellite UnitIPS-15 Satellite Unit Back Panel Satellite Unit Back PanelQuick Start Hardware InstallationConnections Diagram For Optional Satellite Units Only QuickStartWeb Browser Interface Communicating with the IPS-15QuickStart Text Interface $ telnet 192.168.168.168 Enter IPSInternetPowerSwitchUsersGuide Power Supply Connection InstallationConnection to Switched Outlets Connecting a Local PC Connecting the Network CableConnecting an External Modem Console Port ConnectionConnecting Optional IPS Satellite Units InstallationIPSInternetPowerSwitchUsersGuide System Mode and User Mode ConfigurationCommunicating with the IPS Accessing the Web Browser InterfaceAccessing the Text Interface ConfigurationPlug Status Screen Text Interface General Parameters Menus Configuration MenusGeneral Parameters Menu Web Browser Interface 9InactivityTimeout5. ConfirmationMin IPSInternetPowerSwitchUsersGuide Plug Parameters Menu Text Interface Plug Parameters MenusNetwork Parameters Menus Network Parameters Menu Text Interface IP Security Feature Telnet Parameters Menus Permit11 Telnet Parameters Menu Text Interface Web Server Parameters Menus13 Web Browser Parameters Menu Text Interface Save Configuration Parameters Plug Numbers and Plug Zones OperationPlug Status Screen Web Browser Interface Operation via the Web Browser InterfaceOperation Operation via the Text Interface Boot/On/Off Commands Text InterfacePlug Status Screen Text Interface Boot 1 or /BO Atmswtch Applying Commands to Several Plugs Text Interface Logging Out of Command ModeAutomated Mode Manual Operation Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersRestoring Saved Parameters Interface Descriptions Straight Wired RJ11 CablesConsole Port Interface Ordering Information SpecificationsApx-3 Customer ServiceTrademark and Copyright Information Apx-41to5 IndexBudRate 464Cables NetwrkPortAccess 3-1,.534-2,5-5124