EPC II User Manual
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1. Ethernet Power Controller II USER S GUIDE ad DIGITAL LOGGERS INC 2695 Walsh Avenue Santa Clara CA 95051 Tel 408 330 5599 Fax 408 541 8459 4 DIGITAL LOGGERS INC www digital loggers com IZ Ethernet Power Controller Il Congratulations on your purchase The Ethernet Power Controller Il is a rack mount power switch used for remote control automatic reboot voltage current and power monitoring Current features include Web Interface The internal web server is accessible from any standard web browser Simply enter an IP address and the controller may be configured and controlled via the web Auto Ping This powerful feature automatically monitors a remote IP address If a server router or other TCP peripheral goes down the controller will automatically reboot it without user intervention 16 Switched Outlets 2 Un switched Outlets Eight switched circuits are provided each with a pair of 110 220VAC outlets Each pair of outlets can be controlled independently The outlets are spaced properly for large adapters and plugs Two un switched circuits are provided for connection to always on devices Manual Override Controls Front panel controls are provided to manually override software settings Each outlet can be switched on or off manually or to REM for remote software control Two LEDs display status for each relay Password Security Password security is provided to limit access to the powe2. Names Use the controller name fields to assign a Controller Name to the power controller itself Examples are Server Rack Power Strip or Plutonium Refinery Control The Controller Name field appears on the top of the home page Assign a separate name to each outlet such as Missile Launcher or Email Server to make identification of each circuit simple Power On Sequence Delay When a time value is entered in the All ON sequence delay field the power controller will pause for a period of time before switching each outlet on in sequence This delay helps prevent the power surges and blown circuit breakers which can occur when multiple devices are switched on simultaneously A delay of 60 seconds is suggested for server applications You may also enter a screen refresh delay in this section If Enable screen refresh is checked and a delay value is entered your browser should periodically update the status screen Power Loss Recovery Modes The power loss recovery mode setting has three settings which take effect after a power failure 1 You can turn all outlets off all systems will be switched off until manually turned on later by checking the first box Ethernet Power Controller Il 9 10 Ethernet Power Controller Il 2 You can automatically turn all outlets on using the All ON sequence delay described above Check the second option to do this 3 You can return to the same outlet settings th
3. device you wish to monitor After entering the IP address the settings page will refresh and you can select the outlets associated with this address Use the checkboxes in the AutoPing section to correlate the IP address to one or more outlets If communications to the IP address is lost these outlets will be rebooted Four parameters are used for AutoPing operation Time between pings This is the time between each ping check of the IP address 60 seconds should be useful for most applications Ping failures before reboot This sets the number of failed communications attempts that must be sequentially detected before a system is rebooted For example when set to 5 the target system must fail to respond 5 times in a row before it is rebooted Since occasional network overloads and missed packets can occur during normal network operation a number between 5 and 10 pings is recommended Ethernet Power Controller Il 17 Times to Attempt Reboot If you have an unreliable target device limit the number of times it will be rebooted by entering that value here For example entering 5 will reboot your server up to 5 times before giving up To save time and effort please read this manual completely before calling for tech support You may FAX questions to 408 541 8459 Device Reboot Delay or email support digital loggers com For phone support dial 408 After rebooting a device with a cold boot power off a waiting 330 5599 and plea
4. light should appear If you are connected to a switch you may need to cycle power to establish the port speed on the switch 5 Ping the default address http 192 168 0 100 to confirm that a good network connection has been established If you don t receive a response use a crossover cable and see the Windows IP setup Section below 6 Log into the power controller using the default user name admin and the password 1234 admin must be entered in lower case 7 Click on the Settings link to reach the main configuration page 8 Complete the configuration information as described below After each section is completed click the Submit button and wait for the page to refresh before continuing to the next section 9 Setthe front panel switches to ON for always on OFF for always off or REM for remote control via Ethernet or serial connection Tip A lamp or other small appliance is handy for testing the controller This ensures that the controller has been configured properly before attaching your equipment If your default Windows settings won t access the controller use a crossover cable and follow these steps to reach the controller s IP Before adding an IP close network programs and browsers Go to the Network Settings Local Area Network Use the keyboard shortcut lt Windows R gt type ncpa cpl and click OK Right click on your LAN connection and choose Properties Highli
5. 0 100 autosensing Static IP TCP port selectable 8 pin RJ 45 with internal FCC filtering RS 232 2 ports SW support pending Outlets amp plugs 18 x outlets NEMA 5 15R 2 15A plugs others available custom order Password transmission Encrypted base 64 Circuit Breakers 2x15A thermal slow blow pushbutton Control Relays T 90 277V 15 25A contact rating Power cords 14AWG low loss stranded UL SJT FX3C VW 1 150 C rating Power fail hold over time 900ms minimum all on Current Metering 2 or 3A accuracy 0 20A Voltage Metering 100 300VAC 2 accuracy Switches amp Controls On off remote switch for each outlet On off switch for each power bus Processor reset to default button Size Indicators Weight 19 RETMA rack 2 U 3 5 height Power on 8x LEDs Outlet Status 8x LEDs Link Act Audio alert 81dBA at case Bare unit 11 2 lbs Ship wt 12 1lbs Operating temperature Enclosure material 30 to 17 F 34 to 77 C Cold rolled steel non flammable powder coated no plastics 14 Ethernet Power Controller Il www digital loggers com kd DIGITAL LOGGERS INC The terms of this warranty may be legally binding If you do not agree to the terms listed below return the product immediately in original unopened condition for a full refund The purchaser assumes the entire risk as to the results and performance of the unit DLI warr
6. ants this power controller to be free from major defects No agency country or local certifications are included with this unit It is the responsibility of the user to obtain such certifications if they are necessary DLI s entire liability and exclusive remedy as to defective hardware shall be at DLI s option either a return of the purchase price or b replacement or repair of the hardware that does not meet DLI s quality control standards and has been returned through proper RMA procedures DLs liability for repair or replacement is to DLI s customer ONLY WARRANTY SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE UPGRADES No warranty service will be provided without an original invoice from DLI and an RMA number provided by technical support RMA material must be shipped prepaid to DLI RMA numbers are valid for 15 days from date of issue This warranty does not cover products modified subjected to rough handling or used in applications for which they were not originally intended No oral advice or verbal warranties made by DLl s employees dealers or distributors shall in any way increase the scope of this warranty DLI makes no warranty as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose DLI assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use this product This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Since some s
7. at were used prior to the power loss The All ON sequence delay will also be used in this instance Check the third option for ALL ON User Defined Links You may link to other power controllers your own web pages or remote web sites by entering up to four URLs and descriptions in the Setup page For example enter Site Two Power Controller in the description field with a URL of 192 168 0 250 These links appear on the home page Network Settings A fixed IP address network mask gateway and subnet mask must be entered in this field When changing IP addresses you may need to restart the unit and your network switch to validate the new IP on an auto configuring switch port Be sure to record the new IP address Press the protect button to lock the network settings Once locked the network settings cannot be changed except by pressing the physical reset button on the front of the unit The RTC page allows the administrator to set the internal real time clock The clock may be set manually or synchronized to your local PC time www digital loggers com kd DIGITAL LOGGERS INC AutoPing Operation and Settings AutoPing is an automatic system for rebooting IP equipment without human intervention To use AutoPing first add an IP address Next link that IP address to one or more outlets Timing settings must also be considered Add IP Address to Auto Ping Use this option to specify the address of an IP
8. d internal links www digital loggers com kd DIGITAL LOGGERS INC Outlet Control Clicking Outlet Control links to the home page used for manually switching outlets on and off Access to specific outlets is determined by your login Setup The setup page lets you select outlet names program web lings startup delays and the power loss recovery mode You can also change login credentials on this page RTC The controller features an internal battery backed up real time clock Use the RTC link to view clock settings or synchronize to your local PC time AutoPing The AutoPing link lets you set parameters for automatically reboot attached equipment First specify an IP address to ping Next adjust the timing settings and use the checkboxes to link the IP to specific circuits For example if a router is unreachable you may choose to automatically reboot both a router and a switch attached to two different circuits Logout The controller will automatically log out when your browser session is closed Click this link to log out in advance Help The Help link displays the latest online manual Since features are subject to change without notice this manual may not be an exact match for your controller Logout Logout ends the web session A login is required to reconnect Ethernet Power Controller Il 7 8 Ethernet Power Controller Il Programmable Web Links Four additional user defined web links are provided on the o
9. ght Internet Protocol and click the Properties button Click the Advanced button Under the IP Address settings click the Add button Enter Ethernet Power Controller Il 5 6 Ethernet Power Controller Il a new IP such as 192 168 0 10 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Press the Add button This new IP is added the list Close all windows for the configuration to take effect Start your Browser and type 192 168 0 100 in the URL field The EPC is displayed The default user name and password are admin lower case After power up the controller performs a sequence of self tests to ensure reliability After self test the controller requests an IP address if DHCP has been selected If DHCP is not used or no server is located the fixed IP address on the network settings page is selected The controller may then be operated via a web browser To access the controller simply enter the IP address in the URL field of your web browser Future versions of the firmware will also support remote operation via the serial port To access the home page first enter the IP address in web browser URL field then log in The admin has access to all features User access is limited to outlets assigned by the administrator When configuring the power controller for the first time use the default admin username and admin password The home page contains nine links to other pages The first five are fixe
10. r controller Sequenced On Timer A programmable delay timer allows outlets to be switched on in sequence rather than simultaneously Most electrical devices draw more power when they are initially switched on Using this timer www digital loggers com kd DIGITAL LOGGERS INC more equipment can be attached to a single circuit without overloading Redundant Power Supply Dual redundant power supplies are included The loss of either main power circuit will not affect the power controller Separate A B power loops are provided for redundant equipment MOV Surge Suppression Dual 3600J metal oxide varistors clamp power surges and spikes protecting all attached devices Field Upgradeable Firmware Firmware is field upgradeable via Ethernet Memory expansion is field upgradeable New features such as serial port support email notification and scheduling are under development Visit the FAQ page for information on upgrades available free or at a minimal charge At DLI we listen to customers Send your suggestions to engineering at digital loggers com Since we re constantly adding and changing features specifications are subject to change without notice 1 Ethernet Power Controller Il 2 Ethernet Cable Straight Through 3 Dual Power Cords Permanently attached per UL requirements 4 Quick Start Card amp Manual Please contact the shipping carrier immediately if your package appears opened or damaged in
11. se have the following ready so we can better serve period should occur before the IP address is re checked by you AutoPing This delay allows the device to reboot Windows and Linux servers can force automatic file system checks which may e A copy of your invoice take several minutes to complete Enter a safe value To allow for e The firmware version level installed in the power switch This this enter a time delay in the Device Reboot Delay period For information can be found on the lower left corner of the outlet example a reasonable value for a typical Windows server might control page be 10 minutes 600 seconds Entering 600 would cause the e A description of the Ethernet devices connected to your unit for power controller to start checking the server for normal operation example a 10 100 PC and crossover cable 10 minutes after reboot Two serial ports are provided for remote access This feature will be added in a free future firmware ugprade The Outlet control page displays voltage and current on the A and B busses separately Each of the four web meters acts independently The design accuracy of the meters is 2 12 Ethernet Power Controller Il www digital loggers com kd DIGITAL LOGGERS INC Ethernet Power Controller Il 13 Operating input voltage Input Frequency 100 130VAC or 200 277VAC switch selectable 47 63Hz Surge Suppression Ethernet Interface Serial I O Hardware Dual MOV 3500J rating 1
12. tates do not allow the exclusion of liability for consequential damages some of the above limitations may not apply to you DIGITAL LOGGERS INC 2695 Walsh Avenue Santa Clara CA 95051 FAX 408 541 8459 www digital loggers com SUPPORT DIGITAL LOGGERS COM 2007 DLI This product is protected by pending US patents and foreign patents Release 1 21 Updated Friday May 23 2008 Ethernet Power Controller Il 15
13. transit Call DLI at 408 330 5599 for technical support service or mail in firmware upgrades Ethernet Power Controller Il 3 DEFAULT IP ADDRESS The factory default IP address is 192 168 0 100 DEFAULT ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN User name admin lower case Password 1234 Note these defaults have changed since the new release of this product Users of the legacy PC 8000 product should visit www digital loggers com epc html To reset the IP address and admin login to factory defaults press the reset button near the Ethernet jack gently Note This procedure resets the admin login and IP address but it doesn t affect outlet names and links Use these shortcuts if you are an experienced installer If you are unfamiliar with the installation of power controllers please contact DLI for technical support and installation services 1 Remove the power controller from its shipping carton Save the carton and packing in case of future upgrade 2 Check the voltage switch on the bottom of the unit 3 Attach the power cords to two fused 110 220VAC power sources with a capacity of at least 15 amperes each 4 Attach the cable from the controller to a port on your LAN If the default IP address of http 192 168 0 100 isn t compatible with your network a crossover cable may help W Ethernet Power Controller Il www digital loggers com kd DIGITAL LOGGERS INC during initial configuration Switch power on After 10 seconds a link
14. utlet control page Factory defaults are Link 1 Link 2 etc You may change the name and destination URL for these links on the Settings page These links are convenient for connecting to other power controllers or to remote sites Switching Outlets on and Off The outlet control page lets you control any pair of outlets except the always on pair A master setting also allows users with security access to switch all outlets on or off The sequence in which outlets will be switched on is determined by settings on the Admin page To switch an outlet on or off simply click to the right of the outlet name or number Switching is immediate You may also Cycle a device which is connected to the controller This feature is useful for rebooting Ethernet devices which may interrupt the web link to the controller Clicking Cycle switches power off waits a few seconds and then switches power back on This resets the attached device You may also cycle all outlets using the Cycle all outlets button on the bottom of the page Depending on your web browser settings you may need to click the refresh button to update the on screen status display after changing settings A screen refresh setting is provided on the Setup page www digital loggers com kd DIGITAL LOGGERS INC The setup page allows the administrator to configure the power controller These settings are supported Controller and Outlet
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