8XM Master 8XS Satellite System Administrator’s Guide EPS 8XM EPS 8XS September 2005 Neol S.A.S www.neol.com 4 Rue Nationale - B.P.
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Chapter Description Chapter 1 Safety Instructions This chapter contains important safety instructions you should know before working with ePowerSwitch 8XM and 8XS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO BE READ This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Contents Contents Chapters 1. Safety instructions: to read before use!_________________________________________________ 3 2. Description ______________________________________________________________________ 5 2.1 Description ______________________________________________________________________________5 2.2 Package list _____________________________________________________________________________6 2.3 ePowerSwitch accessories (must be ordered separatly) ___________________________________________6 3.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 1. Safety instructions: to read before use! English NOTE In the following instructions "ePowerSwitch device" refers to both devices ePowerSwitch 8XM and ePowerSwitch 8XS. • The ePowerSwitch devices can only be installed by qualified people with the following installation and use instructions.
CHAPTER 1: Safety instructions Consignes de sécurité : à lire avant utilisation ! Français Remarque Dans les consignes suivantes, "équipements ePowerSwitch" fait référence aux deux produits ePowerSwitch 8XM et ePowerSwitch 8XS. • Les équipements ePowerSwitch ne peuvent être installés que par un personnel qualifié.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 2. Description 2.1 Description ePowerSwitch 8XM (the Master) and ePowerSwitch 8XS (the Satellite) are a couple of power control units that enables remotly power control with the highest security over Intranet or Internet. ePowerSwitch 8XM is a power control unit with a built-in Web server, an Ethernet and a RS232 connection. It enables to control the power supply of 8 Power Outlets through an Ethernet connection.
CHAPTER 2: Description 2.2 Package list ePowerSwitch units ePowerSwitch 8XM (Master) The following items are included: 2 Power cables 1 serial cable SUB-D 9 points male / female CD including this user guide and the ePowerSwitch Finder program Quick Installation guide ePowerSwitch 8XS (Satellite) The following items are included: 2 Power cables 1 xBus connection cable, length 0.30 Meters 1 serial cable SUB-D 9 points male / female CD including this user guide Quick Installation guide 2.
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CHAPTER 3: Diagram xBus These connectors are used for cascading ePowerSwitch devices together (up to 16 ePowerSwitch 8XS and up to 4 Temperatrur / Humidity sensors. Maximal TOTAL line length: 200 Meters Term (RS485 Termination DIP Switch) The x Bus interface (RS485) has built-in termination resistors. To enable these resistors slide the two DIP Switch to the ON position (down). Termination should be enabled at the two end stations on an RS485 network.
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CHAPTER 3: Diagram 3.3 The Front Panel of the ePowerSwitch 8XS (Satellite) LEDs A = Power Supply A B = Power Supply B 1 - 8 = Status of Outlets 1 - 8 Dip Switches 1 - 4 : physical address of device 5 - 6 xBUS Termination A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (LEDs) A Green. Lights up when Power applied on Group A B Green. Lights up when Power applied on Group B 1 Red. Status of Power Outlets 1 2 Red. Status of Power Outlets 2 3 Red. Status of Power Outlets 3 4 Red. Status of Power Outlets 4 5 Red.
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CHAPTER 4: Installation the ePowerSwitch 8XM 4. Installation the ePowerSwitch 8XM Remark: Make sure that the ePowerSwitch 8XM is powered off. Connection Instructions 1. Use a shielded RJ45 Network Cable to connect your ePowerSwitch 8XM to the network. 2. Use appropriated three-wire Power Cords (two poles plus ground) to connect your electrical devices to the ePowerSwitch 8XM unit. 3. Plug the 2 power cables into 2 grounded sockets.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5. Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM To use the ePowerSwitch 8XM on your network, you must first configure its network parameters. Ask your network administrator for the parameters to use. There are three different methods to configure the ePowerSwitch 8XM: Method 1: Through a network using the ePowerSwitch Finder Program (on the delivered CD). It is the simplest and fastest configuration method if you use Windows as operating system.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.1 Configuring the network settings of the ePowerSwitch 8XM with the Finder Program Remarks: The ePowerSwitch 8XM and the PC used to configure it, have to be connected on the same segment of the network. The protocol of this program can not be routed so it can not be used to configure the ePowerSwitch through a WAN or the Internet.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS Primary DNS Address Primary DNS (Domain Name Server), default is blank. Secondary DNS Address Secondary DNS, default is blank. Finder Program authorized The Network parameters of the ePowerSwitch 8XM (IP address, Default Gateway...) can also be configured through a network using the delivered Finder Program. It is the simplest and fastest configuration method if you use Windows as operating system.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.2 Configuring the network settings of the ePowerSwitch 8XM through a Terminal connection Remarks: For security reasons, we advise you to disable the Finder program after the first installation. This program does not use SSL technology, it is only intended for a first quick installation over the LAN. If you change the IP address, the system needs to compute new SSL keys.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3 Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM with a browser Remarks: In order to be able to access the Web server of the ePowerSwitch 8XM, you must before have configured its network parameters (ask your network administrator for the parameters to use). The Web server of the ePowerSwitch 8XM works with Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher and with Netscape Version 6.1 or higher. 1. Start your Web browser. 2. Type the IP address of your ePowerSwitch 8XM following by /sysadmin.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.3.1 General / IP Configuration Page This page enables you to define all the IP parameters of the ePowerSwitch 8XM device (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS Server). DHCP Client enabled If this check box is selected, the web server will automatically initialize the IP address from a DHCP host and disable manual IP address setup. Factory default setting for this option is enabled.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.2 General / System Time Page The system time of the ePowerSwitch 8XM is used for synchronizing scheduling actions and to timestamp emails and system logging activities. The system time can be set manually with the browser time of the connected computer or can be set automatically synchronize with a NTP timeserver. Current System Time This field shows the current system time of the ePowerSwitch 8XM.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.3.3 General / SMTP Page The ePowerSwitch 8XM can be configured to send e-mails to addresses specified in the Settings/Rules Tab. To send e-mails, you will need a SMTP server on the network and you will have to configure the following parameters: SMTP enabled Check this box if you want the ePowerSwitch 8XM to be able to send e-mails. SMTP Server Address In this field, enter the address of the e-mail server you want to use.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.4 General / Tools Page This page enables you to save and download the current system settings. It also enables you to restore the factory settings. Save button Click this button to save the current system settings onto the local hard drive. Load button Click this button and select a setting file you want to download to the ePowerSwitch. Restore Click this button if you want to restore the factory default settings.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.3.5 Settings / Accounts Page This page is used to create, activate, deactivate, modify and delete accounts. - To create an account, click on "Add a New Account" on the right side of the page. A new page appears, allowing you to set all parameters of the account. - To activate or deactivate an account, check or uncheck the corresponding checkbox. - To modify an account, click on "Edit" of the corresponding account.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS Power Outlets This field is used to add and remove power outlets to/from the current account. - To add power outlets to the current account, press the Ctrl key and click on the power outlets device selected in the field above. The selected power outlets are marked dark blue and their names are listed at the right of the field "Power Outlets". Sensor In this drop-down list, choose the sensor box you want to add to the current account.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.3.6 Settings / Groups Page Groups Page This page is used to manage groups of power outlets. This functionnality is particularly usefull if you have to control the power supply of devices using redundant power supplies. You can create groups including several power outlets distributed on a ePowerSwitch 8XM and several ePowerSwitch 8XS. This page is used to create, modify and delete groups.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.7 Settings / Power Outlets Page This page is used to configure all the power outlets of the ePowerSwitch 8XM and all ePowerSwitch 8XS. The main page is also very usefull to give on an overview of all the ePowerSwitch 8XS that are activated and detected by the ePowerSwitch 8XM. - To activate an ePowerSwitch 8XS check the box "Activated" of the corresponding ePowerSwitch 8XS. The ePowerSwitch 8XM can not be deactivated.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM Default Power-Up Delay In the drop-down lists choose for each power outlet the default status to apply after power-up. You can choose between: - On if you want the corresponding power outlet to be always switched to On after power-up. - Off if you want the corresponding power outlet to be always switched to Off after power-up. - Last Status if you want that the corresponding power outlet takes again the state it was in the before power failure.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.8 Settings / Sensors Page This page is used to configure the temperature and humidity sensors. Sensor Id The ePowerSwitch 8XM automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each Sensor. All the ID Codes used to identify Sensors start with the character "T" followed by a number identifying each Sensor. Sensor Name In this field, enter the name you want to give to the selected sensor. The name can be from 1 to 32 characters long, and can contain alphanumeric characters.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.3.9 Settings / Rules Page Rules are used to control actions according to a specific event. For example, you can define a rule to switch a power outlet OFF and send an e-mail to a specific user when a predefined temperature is reached or a contact is open. This page is used to create, modify and delete rules. - To add a new rule, click on "Add a New Rule" on the right side of the page. A new page appears, allowing you to set all the parameters of the rule.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.10 Ping Monitoring Rule This rule can be used to check if a computer or any IP device is connected to the network. It sends ping packets and listens for replies from the specific host (for more details, see Annexes "Ping and Scan method"). Rule ID The ePowerSwitch 8XM automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each rule. All the ID Codes used to identify rules start with the character "R" followed by a number.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM Set Group This type of action is only possible if you already created at least one group! Check this box and in the corresponding drop-down list, choose the power outlet group the rule will apply to. In the next corresponding drop-down list, select the action to execute. Each power outlet group can be switched On/Off and restarted. If you choose "restart" you will also be able to define a restart delay between 0 and 65535 seconds.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.11 Scan Monitoring Rule This rule can be used to check if a specific protocol is available on a server (for example HTTP, FTP, Telnet, SMTP, POP...). If the connection is possible, ePowerSwitch 8XM knows that a server program is running there. If the connection is not possible, ePowerSwitch 8XM can automatically switch the powered device off and after a specified delay switch it again on.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM Set Power Outlet Check this box and in the corresponding drop-down list, choose the power outlet the rule will apply to. In the next corresponding drop-down list, choose the action to perform. Each power outlet can be switched On/Off and restarted. If you choose "restart" you will also be able to define a restart delay between and 65535 seconds.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.12 Dry Contact Monitoring Rule This rule is used to control actions according to the state of any dry contacts (for example, the dry contact could be connected to a door contact or a fog sensor). Rule ID The ePowerSwitch 8XM automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each rule. All the ID Codes used to identify rules start with the letter "R" followed by a number. Rule Name In this field, enter the name you want to give to the rule.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM Set Power Outlet Check this box and in the corresponding drop-down list, choose the power outlet the rule will apply to. In the next corresponding drop-down list, select the action to execute. Each power outlet can be switched On/Off and restarted. If you choose "restart" you will also be able to define a restart delay between 0 and 65535 seconds.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.13 Power Supply Monitoring Rule This rule can be used to monitor the status of the power suplies of each ePowerSwitch 8XM and ePowerSwitch 8XS. Rule ID The ePowerSwitch 8XM automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each rule. All the ID Codes used to identify rules start with the character "R" followed by a number. Rule Name In this field, enter the name you want to give to the rule.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM Power Supply to monitor In this Drop-Down list, choose the power supply you wish to monitor. - If in the previous drop-down list, you choose Master unit (ID Code M0), you can choose to monitor the power supply input A, the Power supply input B and the auxiliary power supply input located on the front panel of the Master unit. Power supply A is used for the power outlets 1 to 4 and of course to supply the Webserver.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.14 Schedule Rule This rule can be used to execute some actions according to a defined time table. Rule ID The ePowerSwitch 8XM automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each rule. All the ID Codes used to identify rules start with the character "R" followed by a number. Rule Name In this field, enter the name you want to give to the rule. The name can be from 1 to 32 characters long, and can contain alphanumeric characters.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM Set Dry Contact Check this box and in the corresponding drop-down list, choose the dry contact the rule will apply to. In the next corresponding drop-down list, choose the action to perform. Each power dry contact can be switched On/Off and pulsed (open or close) for a specified delay. The delay can be define between 0 and to 65535 seconds. Send Syslog Messages Check this box if you want to send a message to a Syslog server.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.15 Environment Rule This rule can be used to monitor a temperature or a humidity value and perform actions when the predefined value is exceeded. Rule ID The ePowerSwitch 8XM automatically creates an ID Code to clearly identify each rule. All the ID Codes used to identify rules start with the character "R" followed by a number. Rule Name In this field, enter the name you want to give to the rule.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM Action Condition The options "higher than" and "lower than" enables you to define when the rule has to be executed. - Choose "higher than" if you want to execute the rule if the environment value exceeds the value you defined in the field on the right of "higher than". - Choose "lower than" if you want to execute the rule if the environment value is below the value you defined in the field on the right of "lower than".
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.16 Misc / Peripherals page This page displays the ID, Type and Name of all detected peripherals. If you want to know the actual firmware version of the connected peripherals, click on the corresponding "Info" button. For the ePowerSwitch 8XM and 8XS you will then also have access to the switching operations counters of each power outlet. This counters can be reset by clicking the "Clear All Counters" button on the bottom of the page.
CHAPTER 5: Configuring the ePowerSwitch 8XM 5.3.17 Misc / Log page This page allows you to configure the logs. The Log file is used by the system to record actions, warnings, errors and problems. It is often quite useful to discover the causes of tricky problems. The messages recorded in the log file and sent as copy to a Syslog server are classified into 8 severity levels (Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational and Debug).
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 5.3.18 Misc / Log Settings Page ePowerSwitch 8XM can output Syslog messages and/or send selected logs to a specific e-mail address. The logs are often quite useful for discovering the causes of tricky problems. For the logs to be sent to a specific e-mail address, the administrator can choose the severity of the messages to be sent.
CHAPTER 6: Controlling the Power Outlets of the Master and the Satellites 6. Controlling the Power Outlets of the Master and Satellites 1. Start your Web browser and type the IP address of your ePowerSwitch 8XM. The browser displays the authentication dialog box. 2. Enter a user name and its corresponding password.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 7. Installation the ePowerSwitch 8XS Remark: Make sure that all the ePowerSwitch devices are powered off. Connection Instructions 1. Connect the supplied RJ11 link-up cable to one of the x Bus connector of the ePowerSwitch 8XM and to one of the xBus connector of the ePowerSwitch 8XS. To cascade several Satellites, link the second xBus connector of a Satellite with one of the x Bus connector of the next Satellite.
CHAPTER 8: Controlling the Power Outlets of the Satellites using a Terminal Connection 8. Controlling the Power Outlets of the Satellites using a Terminal Connection The power outlets of the ePowerSwitch 8XS can be individually controlled and the status of each power outlet can be read out using a simple ASCII protocol through a serial connection. The connection can be done either using the RS232 or the RS485 port of the ePowerSwitch 8XS. 8.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 8.3.1 Controlling of the Power Outlet(s) This command enables to control individually each Power Outlet or all Power Outlets of the same ePowerSwitch 8XS in one command.
CHAPTER 8: Controlling the Power Outlets of the Satellites using a Terminal Connection 8.3.2 Reading out the Power Outlet Status This command enables to read out the status of each Power Outlet.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 8.3.3 Setting of the Power Up Delays This command enables to set the Power Up Delay individually for each Power Outlet. The Delay value can be between 1 and 255 seconds (4 min 15 sec).
CHAPTER 8: Controlling the Power Outlets of the Satellites using a Terminal Connection 8.3.5 Setting the Restart Delays This command enables to set the Restart Delay individually for each Power Outlet. The Delay value can be between 1 and 255 seconds (4 min 15 sec).
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 8.3.7 Setting the Power Up Default Status This command enables to set the Power Up Default Status individually for each Power Outlet. Settings can be "always On", "Always Off" or "Last memorized Status" before power failure.
CHAPTER 8: Controlling the Power Outlets of the Satellites using a Terminal Connection 8.3.9 Reading out the Switching Counter Values of the Relays This command enables to read out the number of power up cycles of the ePowerSwitch 8XS and the number of switching cycles (Off to On) of each power outlet.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS 8.3.10 Resetting the Switching Counter Values of the Relays This command enables to reset the switching counter values of the Relays. Command to be sent to the ePowerSwitch 8XS: /RC[CR] Reply from the ePowerSwitch 8XS: No reply Remarks: The ePowerSwitch 8XS accepts lower case and upper case commands. The ePowerSwitch 8XS sends its reply only after having received a valid command terminated by the character [CR]. 8.3.
CHAPTER 9: Accessories 9. Accessories 9.1 Temperature sensor 9.2 Temperature and Humidity sensor The figure below shows an example how to connect 2 sensors.
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Annexes Annexes Ping and Scan methods ePowerSwitch 8XM has two methods to check whether an IP equipment (PC, server, router, Webcam...) is still alive: Address Pinging The first method uses the well-known Ping command whereby a request is sent to a specific IP address. The Ping command, which is an echo request, enables you to determine through an ICMP protocol (Internet Control Message Protocol) if an IP device is available on the network.
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS SysLog Messages: Severity Level Definitions The Emergency level is the most severe type of message generated by ePowerSwitch 8XM and the Debug severity level is the least severe one.
Annexes Severity Level 6, Informational: informational messages The following messages appear at severity 6: System has been started Date & Time have been synchronized to a Network Time Server User "name" : Outlet (number) of Master M0 has been switched ON User "name" : Group (number) has been switched ON Dry Contact Input (number) has been open Dry Contact Input (number) has been closed Dry Contact Output (number) has been open Dry Contact Output (number) has been closed Mail "subject" has been sent to "n
ePowerSwitch 8XM / 8XS Technical Data Network standards Network protocols Network connection Max. network cable length Serial connection SSL Technology Nominal input voltage Input power outlet Output voltage Output power outlet Maximum total current LEDs Operating temperature Operating humidity Dimensions (LxDxH) Weight Approvals IEEE 802.
Annexes Statement of Conformity STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY NEOL S.A.S. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC Application of Council Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC Standards to Which Conformity declared: EN 60950, EN 55022, EN 55024 Manufacturer's Name and Address: NEOL S.A.S.
