IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User’s Guide
3.1.2.Connect your PC to the IPS
The IPS can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the IPS via either the Network Port or Console Port. Note that it is not necessary to connect to both the Network and Console Ports, and that the Console Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem.
•Network Port: Connect your
•Console Port: Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to the IPS COM (RS232) Port.
•External Modem: Use a standard AT to Modem cable to connect your external modem to the IPS COM (RS232) Port.
Note that when the IPS is shipped from the factory, RS232 Port Parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the IPS allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for the purpose
of this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended that you configure your communications program to accept these default parameters.
3.2. Communicating with the IPS
The IPS offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the IPS via a TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser (such as Internet Explorer.) The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus, which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.
Note: The IPS features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and a default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0). This allows initial network access without first setting up the unit’s network parameters (providing that you are contacting the IPS from a node on the same subnet.) When attempting to access the IPS from a node that is not on the same subnet, please refer to Section 5.3.4 for further configuration instructions.
1.Access the Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly, depending on whether you’re contacting the IPS via the Web Browser Interface or Text Interface.
a)Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser. Enter the IPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168) in your browser address bar and then press [Enter]. A password prompt will be displayed. Since at this point, the user name and password have not yet been defined, you can just click OK without keying in a user name or password. The Plug Status Screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 1.