Manual

Axess Quick Start Guide Page 1

Connections

1. Connect Network. The Axess supports 10/100 Ethernet using the cable supplied, or

other suitable unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling.

2. Connect Powered Equipment. Connect the devices to be powered On and Off to the

8 receptacles located on the rear panel. If the connected equipment has a Power

switch, leave it in the On position to allow the Axess to control the power.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the total combined load of all controlled devices does not

exceed 15/20 Amps (SX-AX15/SX-AX20).

3. Connect Serial Port (Optional). The Axess has a 9 pin D subminiature connector for

RS-232 serial control. The connector is configured as DCE for direct connection to a

laptop or other terminal device. Default serial parameters are 115,200 bps, 8 data, no

parity, 1 stop bit (115200,8,n,1).

4. Connect Power Mains. Connect power to the unit by plugging the power cord into a

120V AC, 15 (20) amp wall or floor receptacle. Do not plug the unit into a re-locatable

power tap.

Web Browser Access

Factory Default IP Address

Factory Default Security

Credentials

192.168.0.254

Role

Username

Password

Administrator

admin

To access the Axess from the default IP Address, the PC must be on the same local network

(IP address of 192.168.0.nnn). If it is not, change the IP address using one of the methods

described below.

After pointing a web browser to the IP address of the Axess, enter the Administrator Username

and Password to access the power control.

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Connections 1. Connect Network. The Axess supports 10/100 Ethernet using the cable supplied, or other suitable unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling. 2. Connect Powered Equipment. Connect the devices to be powered On and Off to the 8 receptacles located on the rear panel. If the connected equipment has a Power switch, leave it in the On position to allow the Axess to control the power. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the total combined load of all controlled devices does not exceed 15/20 Amps (SX-AX15/SX-AX20). 3.
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Changing the IP Address 1. Command Line Interface (CLI). All configuration parameters may be set using the Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is accessed through the network using a telnet client, or through the serial port. Open a telnet client and point it to the current IP Address of the Axess. (Factory Default is 192.168.0.254, telnet Port 23) Connect to the Serial port. (Factory Default is 115200,8,n,1) Upon connection, press Enter, and then enter the username and password when prompted.
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Changing the IP Address (continued) 3. SCU The Axess Setup and Control Utility (SCU) utility provides the easiest means to find and configure your Axess for use. To access the Axess with the SCU from the default IP Address, the PC must be on the same local network (IP address of 192.168.0.nnn). Click File/Discover to automatically discover any Axess units on the same local network as the computer. Discovered units will be listed in the Select list box.