Western Telematic IPS-15 Operation via the Text Interface, Plug Status Screen Text Interface

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Figure 6.2: Plug Status Screen - Text Interface

6.3. Operation via the Text Interface

When using the Text Interface, all switching functions are performed by invoking simple, ASCII commands. ASCII commands are also used to display status screens and to log out of command mode. The Text Interface also includes a Help Menu, which summarizes all available IPS-15 commands. To display the Text Interface Help Menu (Figure 6.3), type /H and press [Enter].

6.3.1.The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface

When you log in to the IPS command mode using the Text Interface, the first screen that is displayed after login is the Plug Status Screen. The Plug Status Screen (Figure 6.2) lists the current status of the IPS's Switched Outlet(s) and displays the firmware version and currently defined Site I.D. Message.

Normally, the Plug Status Screen will also be redisplayed every time that a command is successfully executed. Note however, that if the Automated Mode is enabled (See Section 6.5), the Plug Status Screen will not be redisplayed after each command is executed.

6.3.2.Boot/On/Off Commands - Text Interface

These commands are used to Boot or toggle the On/Off status of the IPS's switched plug(s). Plugs may be specified by name or number.

Notes:

￿Wait for the "IPS>" prompt to appear before entering commands. The prompt will not reappear until the previous command is complete.

￿Commands are not case sensitive. All commands are invoked by pressing [Enter].

￿If command confirmation is enabled, the IPS will display the Status Screen after the Boot/On/Off

6-4commands are successfully completed.