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Web Enabled 

Power Switch 

 

01/08/2013 

 
 

 
 
 
 

1. Table of Contents 

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Table of Contents .................................... 1

 

2.

 

Important Safety Instructions .................. 2

 

3.

 

General Description ................................ 3

 

4.

 

Hardware Installation .............................. 5

 

5.

 

Initial Configuration ................................. 9

 

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Web Browser Operation ........................ 11

 

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Web Setup ............................................ 14

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Command Line Interface ....................... 24

 

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DxP Protocol ......................................... 32

 

10.

 

Firmware Upgrades ............................... 32

 

11.

 

Troubleshooting .................................... 33

 

12.

 

Specifications ........................................ 34

 

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Technical Support and Warranty .......... 35

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations on purchasing the best network 
controlled power switch available.  The iBoot-G2+ 
provides you the ability to reboot crashed devices 
with the click of a mouse.  Be sure to read up on all 
the features of the iBoot-G2+ Including: 

 

 

Web Based

 setup and control with mobile browser 

support. 

 

Graceful Shutdown: 

attempt a soft shutdown or reboot 

before cycling power. 

 

Telnet

 setup and control 

 

Event Scheduling:

  Set power actions on regular 

intervals. 

 

Expansion:

   Add low cost iBoot-EXP units for up to 

three outlets controlled. 

 

AutoPing:

    Automatic monitoring and action for failed 

equipment. 

 

I/O Control:

  Control or Monitor your own digital Inputs 

and Outputs.  Use inputs to control the AC outlet. 

 

Management Utility:

  Easy Setup, Firmware upgrades 

and Reset to Factory Default 

 

Easy Software Integration:

  Use the DxP Protocol to 

build your own custom applications. 

 

Summary of Contents for iBoot-G2

Page 1: ...hed devices with the click of a mouse Be sure to read up on all the features of the iBoot G2 Including Web Based setup and control with mobile browser support Graceful Shutdown attempt a soft shutdown...

Page 2: ...prong adapter at the receptacle use of this type adapter may result in risk of electrical shock and or damage to this product 9 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this prod...

Page 3: ...Power down equipment when not needed for power savings and to save on wear and tear Power up alert devices like sirens lamps messages or control environmental system like heaters coolers pumps etc 3...

Page 4: ...rpose I O GPIO to monitor and control additional devices Inputs on the expansion ports can be used to monitor alarm contacts environmental sensors relays and switch closures The outputs can drive rela...

Page 5: ...to be powered uses an IEC320 receptacle and detachable power cord an IEC to IEC extension cord can be used The iBoot G2 can be connected to a power strip to allow simultaneous control of multiple devi...

Page 6: ...terminals are tightened securely and that there are no loose strands of cable or excessive stripped wires Connecting to iBoot Exp Terminal blocks are connected pin to pin with the iBoot Exp as shown...

Page 7: ...on to a PC for setup and control Connection to a PC for heartbeat monitoring To use the USB port install the USB driver Download the driver at http dataprobe com support iboot html USB Driver Installa...

Page 8: ...dware Installing the Wall Mounting Kit DIN Rail Mounting 1 Remove the four mounting screws from the underside of the unit Do not disassemble the unit 1 Install the Wall Mounting Kit as shown 2 Install...

Page 9: ...igned by a DHCP server no changes to the IP Address are required The IP address field also indicates the port for web access that is used by the iBoot The standard port for web browser control is fact...

Page 10: ...tility DMU to see what address is assigned to the iBoot You can lock the iBoot G2 to the current address by selecting IP Mode Static without changing the addresses Set the IP Mode either by using the...

Page 11: ...security This timeout is user selectable from 0 to 99 minutes Setting to zero disables the timeout feature When there is no activity for the set time in minutes the user is automatically logged out an...

Page 12: ...desired outlets and click on the appropriate button If an outlet is linked to the Main outlet an Linked to Main message will replace the checkbox as shown for Exp1 and it will be managed in sync with...

Page 13: ...er counters are provided Navigation Buttons Refresh Use the Refresh button to obtain the latest status of iBoot Using your browser s refresh button can lead to inadvertent power switching If an NTP se...

Page 14: ...ced Upgrade Enable Check this box to allow remote firmware upgrades of the iBoot G2 When this box is unchecked firmware upgrades will not be allowed Auto Logout This setting sets the automatic logout...

Page 15: ...om Off to On or On to Off depending on current state The power is controlled when the input is connected to ground When set for On or Off holding the input to ground will lock the power in the selecte...

Page 16: ...of the iBoot G2 which is the default setting If this setting is left blank the hotlink will be the IP Address of the unit Note If you set any HTTP Port other than Web standard 80 you must use the pro...

Page 17: ...wer down the selected outlet Hard Reboot Delay Enter the time in seconds or the iBoot to wait for a graceful reboot to occur If the graceful reboot is successful within this time the iBoot WILL NOT pe...

Page 18: ...ggered A B Logic AutoPing 1 only Select from A Only A AND B A OR B With AND both AutoPings need to exceed their fail count to trigger the Action With OR the Action will be triggered if either AutoPing...

Page 19: ...the status will change to FAIL The Trigger Counter indicates the number of times the AutoPing action has been triggered A counter reset button is provided Note All of the AutoPing Settings require a r...

Page 20: ...y A Windows dll file is also available for use by Windows applications The Heartbeat Protocol will allow developers to imbed this capability directly into their software products All of the above are...

Page 21: ...cycle again The number of times the iBoot G2 will cycle is set by the Times setting To have the iBoot cycle power 3 times to get the system to respond again set the Times to 3 Outlet Select Main for t...

Page 22: ...e number from 0 to 999 and either Days Hours or Minutes To have the schedule repeat every two days set this number to 2 Action Set the event Action On Off or Cycle Outlet Set the outlet to be controll...

Page 23: ...are used by iBoot In the Login Required mode The User Password allows access to the control of iBoot but not to the Setup functions Clicking on the Setup button allows the Administrator to log in Pass...

Page 24: ...e security options as the web browser See section 7 12 for an explanation of the options for user setup and security When connection is successful the User prompt is displayed Enter user or admin and...

Page 25: ...disables the ability to upload new firmware to the iBoot G2 no login Prompts for admin credentials when logged in as user logout Terminates the session reboot This command reboots the iBoot G2 Gracef...

Page 26: ...ets the Exp1 or Exp2 to be linked to the main outlet for simultaneous control This command takes effect only when expansion mode is iBoot Expansion no set expansion exp1 exp2 ipaddress dotted decimal...

Page 27: ...the web server is disabled 80 set telnet port 0 65535 This command sets the port that the iBoot G2 s Telnet server listens for incoming connections on When set to 0 the Telnet server is disabled 23 s...

Page 28: ...0 set autoping 1a 1b 2 3 frequency 1 999 This command is used to set the frequency in seconds how often the iBoot G2 sends the ping for each of the AutoPings 10 set autoping 1a 1b 2 3 failcount 1 999...

Page 29: ...eartbeat must detect before the iBoot G2 considers the device to be failed 3 set heartbeat action none on latch on follow off latch off follow cycle This command is used to set the action that the iBo...

Page 30: ...rver and scheduled events Note When Adding new events through the CLI Set this to no to prevent unintended power switching No get time Displays the current time and time server when enabled Current Ti...

Page 31: ...word This prompts the user to enter his password iBoot This is the prompt that will be displayed after the user has successfully logged in iBoot Reboot Required This is the prompt that will be display...

Page 32: ...Boot G2 to factory defaults Check the release notes for the upgrade before making changes to you iBoot G2 1 Insure that the Upgrade Enable checkbox is checked in the Network Setup web page of the iBoo...

Page 33: ...Action Result Momentary Soft Reset Will not change outlet status 5 Seconds push Reset to Factory Defaults Hold the button in until the Outlet LED is blinking then release Hold in while and Power up th...

Page 34: ...2 VDC power out from the iBoot G2 Maximum current 100 mA Feedback I Input Input for status signals Dry Contact input or Open Collector Ground G Ground Signal Ground for Input and Output Command O Outp...

Page 35: ...at 201 934 5111 to receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number prior to sending any equipment back for repair Include all cables power supplies and proof of purchase with shipment THIS WARRAN...

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