Remote Power Manager RPM1521E User’s Manual
RPM1521E Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ................................................................................................... 4 1-1 Applications ......................................................................................................... 4 1-2 Product Features ................................................................................................. 5 1-3 Control and Indicators .....................................................................................
RPM1521E Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 39 A1 Shutdown Agent Installation ................................................................................. 39 A2 Reset to Default ................................................................................................... 45 A3 Obtaining Technical Support ................................................................................
RPM1521E An Important Notice This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and the operation of the Remote Power Manager (RPM). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To ensure safety in all applications ensure that a Qualified Service Personnel installs the system. Make sure that the AC Utility outlet is properly grounded. Do not open the unit there are no user serviceable parts inside.
RPM1521E 1. Product Introduction The RPM1521E is an Internet ready SNMP device designed with integrated versatile functions including power control, temperature monitoring, and remote web administration, event alerts, which helps system administrators or IT personnel to monitor and control their connected equipment and take preventive measures when needed.
RPM1521E 1-2 Product Features IP-addressable Remote Power Manager with built-in web server and 2 power outlets. Control power equipment remotely via the Internet without the presence of service personnel. The power switch is used to completely power down the RPM1521E. Each AC power outlet can be independently switched ON/OFF, power cycled for immediate reboots or rebooted with timed delays, power cycle sequencing with assigned priority and power event scheduling.
RPM1521E 1-3 Control and Indicators 1 2 3 LED #1 is illuminated when output receptacle #1 is ON. LED #2 is illuminated when output receptacle #2 is ON. Reset LED will flash when the Reset function is being performed. Utility Power LED is illuminated when there is an acceptable AC voltage present. 4 RJ45 Ethernet Port for connecting to the network. 5 Temperature probe connection. 6 Power Switch / Circuit Breaker Protection. 7 NEMA 5-15R Output Receptacles.
RPM1521E 1-4 Specifications Number of Phase Input & Output Voltage Single (1Ø 2W + G) 100 - 120VAC Input & Output Frequency 47 - 63Hz Total Output Current (max) 12 Amp (at 120V) Surge Energy Rating Input Protection Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating/Storage Humidity 800 J Re-settable Power Switch/Breaker 0 – 60ºC (+32 - +140ºF) -15 to +60°C (+5 to +140°F) 0 - 95% Non-Condensing Operating Elevation 0 to 3,000m (0 to +10,000 ft) Storage Elevation 0 to 15,000m (0 to +50,000 ft) Ut
RPM1521E 1-5 Package Contents Remote Power Monitor 1pc CD ROM with User’s Manual 1pc Power Cord 1pc 1-6 Receiving Inspection After removing your RPM from its carton, it should be inspected for damage that may have occurred in shipping. Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found. Warranty claims for damage caused by the carrier will not be honored. The packing materials that your RPM was shipped in are carefully designed to minimize any shipping damage.
RPM1521E 2. Installation and Setup 2-1 Hardware Installation The RPM1521E is intended to be installed in a temperature controlled environment that is free of conductive contaminants. Select a location, which will provide good air circulation for the RPM1521E at all times. Avoid locations near heating devices, water or excessive humidity, or where the RPM1521E is exposed to direct sunlight. Route power cords so they cannot be walked on or damaged.
RPM1521E This is a typical application for the RPM1521E.
RPM1521E 2-2 Setup-Procedure The minimum requirement to operate the RPM1521E is to setup the IP Address, subnet mask, and the gateway. DHCP is enabled as the default. Contact your system administrator or use the IP Search Utility program (on the CD) to obtain the IP address. If there is no DHCP server the default settings are as follows: The default settings are: IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway address: 192.168.1.
RPM1521E 4. Configure the Host settings and the click on the Next button. 5. Configure the DNS setting and then click on the Next button. 6. Configure the Web Server setting and then click on the Next button.
RPM1521E 7. Configure the Time Server setting and then click on the Next button. 8. Configure the Time Zone setting and then click on the Next button. 10. Select the Date and Time format and then click on the Next button.
RPM1521E 11. Configure the System Timeout time and then click on the Next button. The system will reboot to save all of the changes. Once the system is finished rebooting the Login screen will open. 12. This completes the initial Setup-Procedure of the RPM1521E. 13. Now you are able to monitor and control the RPM1521E via a Web browser. Section 3 for the Web Operation. See Setup Procedure using the IP Search Utility program 1.
RPM1521E 8. Click on the Refresh button to search for all of the RPM1521E’s in the LAN. the RPM1521Es will be displayed. A list of 9. Select an RPM1521E from the list that you want to configure. Make the changes to the IP address, the Gateway and the NetMask (Subnet) and then click on the Configure button. Click on the Refresh button and verify the changes. 10. Repeat Step number 8 and 9 for all of the RPM1521Es in the list. 11.
RPM1521E 3. Web Operation 3-1 System Login 1. Open a Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.). 2. Enter the RPM1521E’s IP Address. 3. Enter the Account name (admin) and Password (admin). NOTE: The Account name and the Password are lower case.
RPM1521E 3-2 Monitor Tab The Monitor tab allows the user to monitor and configure the outlets and the external temperature probe.
RPM1521E 3-2-1 Power Switch Operation Clicking on the ALL ON button will turn ON both of the outlets. Clicking on the ALL OFF button will turn OFF both of the outlets. Clicking on one of the bottom buttons will turn ON that individual outlet or turn OFF that individual outlet. If you want to reboot the individual outlet check the Reboot box and then single click with the left mouse button on the bottom button to reboot the outlet.
RPM1521E 3-2-2 Power The Power tab allows the user to configure the power ON/OFF delay time. Name: The users can assign a name to each individual outlet. This allows the system administrator and/or manager to easily distinguish between the equipment that is connected to the outlets. Power On Delay: Each outlet can be programmed to startup at different time intervals instead of both of them starting up at the same time.
RPM1521E 3-2-4 Schedule Schedule the outlet to turn ON/OFF or Reboot on a certain day at a specific time. Period: An Action can be schedule to occur yearly, monthly, weekly or daily at a specific time for each individual outlet. Time: Set the time (hours and minutes) when you want the Action to occur. Action: Set the action you want the outlet to perform, ON, OFF or Reboot. Delete: To delete a schedule, double-click on the “X”. Add: Click the ADD button to add this action.
RPM1521E 3-2-6 Peripheral This tab is for setting up an action based on the temperature of the Device and/or the External Temperature Probe. Name: Add a command name. Clicking on the green plus sign next to the name will open a pop up menu to enter the name. Operation type: Choose the action for the specific output, Off, Reboot or Short on. SNMP Trap name: The specify name of the alarm. Monitor: Check to enable the commands and monitoring.
RPM1521E 3-2-7 Copy After configuring one of the outlets you can copy the same configuration to the other outlet. 3-2-8 Temperature The RPM1521E has an optional External Temperature Probe and it also reports its internal (Device) temperature. Device Temp: Internal temperature of the RPM1521E. External Temp: When External Temperature Probe is connected, it will display the temperature. High Alarm: When the external temperature exceeds this value, an alarm (email, SMS, Trap) will occur.
RPM1521E 3-3 System Tab 3-3-1 Network The RPM1521E can be configured with a Static IP address or setup to use DHCP. The default setting is DHCP Enabled. If there is no DHCP service then the following Static addresses are the default settings: Static IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway address: 192.168.1.1 Ping Test: This will validate the network connection. Host: Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. Gateway: Enter the Gateway address.
RPM1521E 3-3-2 Mail Server This menu allows the administrator to configure the email setting to send notifications once an event has occurred. The RPM1521E does support secure email (TLS) such as Gmail. Email Test: This is used to verify that the email works properly. Host: Enter the Hostname or IP address of the SMTP Mail Server that will be used to send emails. If entering a Hostname, you are also required to enter the DNS Address. Port: Enter the port number for the SMTP server. The default port is 25.
RPM1521E 3-3-3 SMS Server This menu allows the administrator to configure the SMS setting to send notifications once an event has occurred. SMS Test: This is used to verify that the SMS works properly. Host: Enter the SMS server IP address or the host name. Transmission Mode: Select the correct protocol based on your specific ISP to transmit the SMS message. Device Name: When an event occurs the RPM1521E will send an SMS notification. The device name will identify the device.
RPM1521E 3-3-4 SNMP This menu allows the administrator to configure the RPM1521E to send SNMP Traps to Network Management Stations (NMS). SNMP v1-v2c Enable: Check the box to enable SNMP v1 & v2c Traps. SNMP Port: Set the SNMP Access port. The default is 161. Read Community: A low-level password to restrict SNMP access. SNMP Writing: Enables the Write Community Write Community: A high-level password to restrict SNMP access. SNMP v3 Enable: Check the box to enable SNMP v3 Traps.
RPM1521E 3-3-5 Syslog This menu allows the administrator to configure the RPM1521E to send Systems logs. SYSLOG Test: This is used to verify that the SYSLOG works properly. Host: The IP address of the Server where the System Logs should be sent. Port: The port that the Server will use to receive the System Logs. The default port is 514. ADD: Click the ADD button to add this action. Save: Once the setup is complete click the Save button to save all of the changes.
RPM1521E 3-3-7 Other This menu allows the administrator to configure the General and Security settings. System Timeout (Min): The time interval between no activity and when the user will be logged out. Time Format: There are three choices for the time and date format: YYYY/MM/DD/HH/MM/SS MM/DD/YYYY/HH/MM/SS DD/MM/YYYY/HH/MM/SS IP Lock-up period (Min): The amount of time the user will be locked out before being able to login again.
RPM1521E 3-4 Firewall Tab 3-4-1 IP Filter This menu allows the administrator to configure the user’s privileges and prevent unauthorized access to the RPM1521E through the network. Enable IP Filter: Check the box to enable the IP filter. Allowed IP Section: The first four sections are the beginning of the IP range. The last section is the ending of the IP range, which the administrator has given specific rights to certain users to access the RPM1521E. Example to authorize the IP ranges of 192.168.1.
RPM1521E 3-4-2 MAC Filter This menu allows the administrator to configure the user’s privileges and prevent unauthorized access to the RPM1521E through the network. Enable MAC Filter: Check the box to enable the MAC filter. Allowed MAC Address: The administrator can give specific rights to certain users to access the RPM1521E. Enter the MAC address of the user that you want to have access to the RPM1521E.
RPM1521E 3-5 Account Tab This menu allows the administrator to setup authorized user accounts and other privileges. The administrator can assign specific access levels for each user account. Example: The administrator can assign user “A” to have access to outlet number 1 and receive email notifications when an event occurs to that specific outlet. Modify: Click on the Modify button to make changes to a specific account. Delete: To delete a specific account click on the “X”.
RPM1521E User Level: There are three different user levels: 1. Administrator: Highest level of authority. Can change System and Parameter settings and has outlet control. 2. Manage: Second level of authority. Can change Parameter settings and has outlet control. 3. General: Outlet control only. ADD: Once the setup is complete click the ADD button to save all of the changes. Outlet Authority Tab This menu allows the administrator to setup the outlet authority for each account.
RPM1521E Email Tab This menu allows the administrator to setup the email recipient for each account and which alert they will receive. SMS Tab This menu allows the administrator to setup the SMS recipient for each account and which alert they will receive.
RPM1521E 3-6 TimeSync Tab This menu allows the administrator to set the date and time for the RPM1521E. Device Time: The device time cannot be manually changed. The device time will be automatically changed when using the Time Synchronization or a Time Server. Time Synchronization: Sync with computer: Select Sync with computer to synchronize the RPM1521E’s date and time with the computer. Date: The current PC system date. Time: The current PC system time.
RPM1521E 3-7 Chart This menu allows you to see the Device and External Temperature in a graphical format. Moving the cursor over the chart will display the date, time and the temperature in a text box. Category: Select either the Device temperature or the External temperature to view. Time Interval: Select the time interval to view and log the temperature. Search: Once the category selection has been made click on the Search button to load the graph. Export: The data for each category can be exported.
RPM1521E 3-8 Event Tab This menu displays the events that have occurred with the RPM1521E. Refresh: Click on the Refresh icon to refresh the screen. Download: Click on the Download icon to save the event log information. is saved in .txt format. Delete: Click on the Delete icon to delete the Event logs.
RPM1521E 3-9 Upgrade Tab This menu allows the administrator to upgrade the firmware and download the configuration (settings) file of one RPM1521E and then upload it to another RPM1521E. Upload firmware: Click on Choose File and select the proper firmware file. The firmware file is in .bin format. Once the correct firmware file has been selected the Choose File button will change to Upload.
RPM1521E Upload configuration: Open the RPM1521E that you want to configure. Click on the Choose File button. Select the proper configuration file (cfg.bin). Click the Open button and the uploading process will start. Once the upload is complete the RPM1521E will reboot to save the changes.
RPM1521E Appendix A1 Shutdown Agent Installation The Shutdown Agent is a service that runs in the background. Installing the Shutdown Agent software is optional. The Shutdown Agent is installed on the computer that you want the RPM1521E to shutdown based on a specified event. The WOL command will be sent to the computer based on one of the Actions configured in Power Tab, Schedule Tab, or the Auto-Ping Tab. 1. Execute the RPM1521EShutDownService-2020-windows-installer.exe to run the setup program. 2.
RPM1521E 3. The destination location can be changed by clicking on the “Browse” button or click on the “Next” button to install the software in the default location. 4. Click on the “Next” button to continue with the installation.
RPM1521E 5. The Shutdown Agent is being installed. 6.
RPM1521E 7. The computer must be restarted to save all of the changes. The Shutdown Agent will automatically startup once the computer restarts and on all future startups. 8. After the installation is complete, in the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar the icon for the Shutdown Agent will be displayed. You can also start the program by going to the Start menu.
RPM1521E 9. Right click on the Shutdown Agent icon and then select "Setup(s)" in the menu. 10. After selecting "Setup(s)", the following screen will open.
RPM1521E Network Detect Adaptor: Select the computer that will that receive the shutdown command. IP: The IP address of computer that will that receive the shutdown command. MAC: The MAC address of computer that will that receive the shutdown command. Host Name: The host name of the computer that will receive the shutdown command. RPM1521E Setup RPM1521E IP: The IP address of the RPM1521E that will trigger the Shutdown Agent.
RPM1521E A2 Reset to Default If you forgot the password and/or the user name the RPM1521E can be reset back to the factory default settings. The reset button is located in the small hole next to the reset Red LED. Insert a pointed object like a paper clip into this hole. Gently push and hold the reset button for at least 3-seconds, but less than 10-seconds, the Red LED will start flashing, and then release the reset button. DHCP will be enabled and the static IP address will be reset back to 192.168.1.
RPM1521E A3 Obtaining Service For Technical Support on the Web, please visit the Support section of our Web site or visit our online Discussion Forum. 1. Verify there are no tripped circuit breakers. A tripped circuit breaker is the most common issue. 2. Call your dealer for assistance. If you cannot reach your dealer, or if they cannot resolve the issue call or fax the Technical Support department at the following numbers; Voice phone (972) 446-7363, FAX line (972) 446-9011 or visit our Web site at www.
RPM1521E A4 Limited Product Warranty Para Systems, Inc. (Para Systems) warrants this equipment, when properly applied and operated within specified conditions, against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. For equipment sites within the United States and Canada, this warranty covers depot repair or replacement of defective equipment at the discretion of Para Systems. Depot repair will be from the nearest authorized service center.