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Remote Power Switch (AC) front panel
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Fig. 6.1
. Remote Power Switch (AC) Front panel connections. Note: If using the 2 x 3 version, the unit will have 6
control buttons on the front panel. The 1 X 8 version is shown above.
Remote Disable button
6.1
Hold the Disable button for 3 seconds to disable remote access to the unit. This is useful while on-site,
so that unit settings cannot be changed while you are working. Disabling remote access also means
you cannot change the state of control relays or reboot the system.
Craft Port
6.2
Use the front panel craft port to connect the Remote Power Switch (AC) to a PC for onsite unit
configuration. To use the craft port, connect the included DB9 download cable from your PC's COM port
to the craft port. Pinout is shown above for reference, but this is a standard DB9 to DB9.
Control Buttons
6.3
Normally, this unit is controlled remotely. However, control buttons on the front panel were added to
facilitate local control. This is ideal during your initial testing.
To control power to your equipment while physically on site, use the control buttons located on the front
panel of the Remote Power Switch (AC). Press and hold one of the buttons for at least a second to
toggle on-off power to the corresponding outlet. You should hear the internal relay latch and release
power to the associated power plug on the back panel. The corresponding LED will also turn from green
to off. Press and hold the button again for 1 second and you will hear the relay latch, re-applying power
to the outlet and turning the front LED from off to green.
To perform this same task remotely, log on to the internal web browser to access the controls. See
section "Remote Power Switch Web Browser" for more detail.