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4.2. through a serial connection 

 

The power outlet of the ePowerSwitch can be controlled using a simple ASCII protocol over an RS232 
serial connection. 

 

1.  Use the supplied RS232 serial cable to connect the ePowerSwitch

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to an available serial port of your 

PC.  

2.  Run a terminal program such as Windows HyperTerminal or the MicroTerminal program on the CD 

(folder miscellaneous). 

3.  Configure the appropriate serial port with the following settings: 
4.  9.600 bauds, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control.  

If you use the MicroTerminal program on the CD (folder miscellaneous) you only have to choose the 
used serial port, this program is already configured at 9600,n,8,1. 

 

On your computer, press <ENTER> until the configuration menu appears on your screen.  
 
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NETWORK INTERFACE PARAMETERS: 
  IP address on LAN is 192.168.1.240 
  LAN interface's subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 
  IP address of default gateway to other networks is 192.168.1.2 
MISCELLANEOUS: 
  HTTP Port is 80 
  Finder program is enabled. 
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Press M to modify these settings. 
 

Syntax of the command line: 
 
/

P01=z  

(the command line MUST start with a slash) 

 
 

Parameter 

Value 

Function 

Command to switch the socket Off 

Command to switch the socket On 

Command to restart the socket 

Command to toggle the state of the socket 

 
 

Examples to control the ePowerSwitch: 

/P01=1  <ENTER>   switch the power outlet ON 
/P01=0  <ENTER>   switch the power outlet OFF 
/P01=r 

<ENTER>   restart power outlet  

/P01=t 

<ENTER>   toggle power outlet  

 
 

 
- The ePowerSwitch accepts lower case and upper case commands. 
- The ePowerSwitch sends an echo for each received character. 

 

 
 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for ePowerSwitch 1GR2

Page 1: ...User Guide ePowerSwitch 1GR2 Version 2 2 0 6 www neol com...

Page 2: ...S A S This documentation the ePowerSwitch 1GR2 its peripherals accessories and accompanying software were produced with great care yet errors are possible NEOL S A S assumes no responsibility for err...

Page 3: ...Accounts 17 3 3 5 2 Settings Accounts Hidden Page account 19 3 3 6 Settings Groups N A 21 3 3 7 Settings Peripherals N A 21 3 3 8 Settings Rules 23 3 3 8 1 Settings Rules Schedule Rule 25 3 3 8 2 Set...

Page 4: ...s Always plug the ePowerSwitch devices into properly grounded power sockets two poles plus ground Never exceed 10 Amp total load for the power outlet of an ePowerSwitch device The ePowerSwitch devices...

Page 5: ...oft shutdown of a server with shutdown capabilities The ePowerSwitch 1GR2 supports the HTTP DHCP Syslog SNMP and SNTP protocols 1 1 Diagram The front panel of the ePowerSwitch 1GR2 SUB D9F Connector T...

Page 6: ...er outlet 230 VAC max 10 Amp Power input 230 VAC 10 Amp 1 2 Package list The following items are included 1 ePowerSwitch 1GR2 1 power cable 230 V 10 Amp length 1 80 Meters 1 RJ45 M M cable 2 Meters 1...

Page 7: ...the network 2 Use an appropriated three wire power cord two poles plus ground to connect your electrical device to the ePowerSwitch 1GR2 unit 3 Plug the power cable into a grounded socket The Status L...

Page 8: ...re not compatible with those of your PC 1 Start the Finder exe program contained on the CD ROM 2 Open the File menu and choose SCAN or click on the first left button in the tool bar to discover the eP...

Page 9: ...e address of your router default is blank DNS 1 Primary DNS Domain Name Server default is blank DNS 2 Secondary DNS default is blank Port Number Port number default is 80 HTTP Version Firmware version...

Page 10: ...k is 255 255 255 0 IP address of default gateway to other networks is 0 0 0 0 IP address of primary DNS server is 0 0 0 0 IP address of secondary DNS server is 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS HTTP Port is 80 Fi...

Page 11: ...ing admin as Login name and password The login values are case sensitive 3 2 3 Restore to default administrator password If you have forgotten your administrator password you can reset it to default v...

Page 12: ...s of the ePowerSwitch 1GR2 Factory network settings of the ePowerSwitch 1GR2 IP Address 192 168 100 200 Port 80 Gateway 255 255 255 0 1 Open your Web browser and type following IP address http 192 168...

Page 13: ...rimary DNS Address Primary DNS Domain Name Server default is blank Secondary DNS Address Secondary DNS default is blank Finder Program enabled The Network parameters of the ePowerSwitch 1GR2 can also...

Page 14: ...he IP address of the timeserver you wish to use in the Primary field The address of a second timeserver can be specified in the Secondary field The secondary timeserver is optional and is used only if...

Page 15: ...ric characters Default name is location Read Community In this field enter the name you want to give to the Read Community field The name can be from 1 to 64 characters long and can contain alphanumer...

Page 16: ...C Save Click this button to save the current system settings onto your local hard drive Load Click this button and select a settings file you want to download to the ePowerSwitch 1GR2 Restore Click th...

Page 17: ...ge A new page appears allowing you to set all the parameters of the account User Name In this field enter the name you want to give to the user The name can be from 1 to 32 characters long and can con...

Page 18: ...in the previous field The selected Inputs Outputs are marked dark blue and their IDs are listed at the right side of the Input Output field The ePowerSwitch 1GR2 supports number of peripherals which...

Page 19: ...Hidden Page Account It enables to deactivate temporarily this account while keeping all its settings for a later use The Hidden Page Account cannot be deleted User Name In this field enter the name yo...

Page 20: ...idden Page Account and activated it For the first tests simply check the Activated check box start your browser and type into your browser s address bar the IP address of your power switch followed by...

Page 21: ...htm 2 Enter the administrator name and password default for both admin The home page appears 3 Click on the Settings Tab on the Peripherals Tab and then on the Edit symbol Following new page appears a...

Page 22: ...the power outlet will take the defined status after power up The delay can be set between 1 and 65535 seconds the value 0 means that no delay has to be applied after power up Function delay In this fi...

Page 23: ...riday evening to Monday morning To remove an existing rule click on Delete of the corresponding rule To modify a rule click on Edit of the corresponding rule This page is used to create modify and del...

Page 24: ...ctions according to a defined time table This rule can be used to switch On or Off a power outlet at specified time and weekday s for a specified time You must define the start time the weekday s and...

Page 25: ...ilable 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 Do not use quotes or special characters...

Page 26: ...ox if you want to send a message to a Syslog server In the following drop down lists choose the facility and the severity of the message to send The address of the Syslog server has to be defined in t...

Page 27: ...tain alphanumeric characters Do not use quotes or special characters in labels Rule Color In this field select one of the 48 standard colours you want to use to highlight the rule when executed To use...

Page 28: ...e This type of action can be configured only if you have already specified at least a destination SNMP Server General SNMP Tab Check this these box es and specify one or two SNMP addresses in the corr...

Page 29: ...can contain alphanumeric characters Do not use quotes or special characters in labels Rule Color In this field select one of the 48 standard colours you want to use to highlight the rule when execute...

Page 30: ...on appears and can be configured only if you have already created at least one destination Syslog Server Misc Log Settings Tab Check this box if you want to send a message to a Syslog server In the fo...

Page 31: ...you want to give to the rule The name can be from 1 to 32 characters long and can contain alphanumeric characters Do not use quotes or special characters in labels Rule Color In this field select one...

Page 32: ...the delay defined in the ePowerSwitch power outlets settings Send Syslog Message This type of action can be configured only if you have already created at least one destination Syslog Server Misc Log...

Page 33: ...all its settings for a later use Shutdown Association ID The Power Switch automatically creates ID codes to clearly identify each rule The codes used to indentify Shutdown Rules start with the letter...

Page 34: ...Drop Down list will only show the Power Switch itself Power Outlets In this field choose the Power Outlet will be used to trigger the Shutdown To select a Power Outlet select the Power outlet you want...

Page 35: ...3 3 10 Misc Control Panel This page is very helpful for the administrator because it gives a complete overview At a glance the administrator can check the status of the power outlet 35...

Page 36: ...Rules Page For supervision purpose the administrator can create special accounts which display only some specific rules In the example below the user Bill has the possibility to supervise 2 rules and...

Page 37: ...3 3 12 Misc Log The log file keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the device The logs are automatically cleared when the device is rebooted The file will display 10 recent logs 37...

Page 38: ...t 443 UDP If you want to enable the Power Switch to send messages to a Syslog Server check the box Syslog Note if you use a hostname it is important that the system can resolve the hostname locally an...

Page 39: ...status The ON button allows you to switch ON the power outlet The OFF button allows you to switch OFF the power outlet The RESTART button allows you to switch OFF the power outlet The power outlet wi...

Page 40: ...r press ENTER until the configuration menu appears on your screen NETWORK INTERFACE PARAMETERS IP address on LAN is 192 168 1 240 LAN interface s subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 IP address of default gat...

Page 41: ...age Account It enables to deactivate temporarily this account while keeping all its settings for a later use The Hidden Page Account cannot be deleted User Name In this field enter the name you want t...

Page 42: ...ge Account To be able to access to the Hidden Page you must have configured the Hidden Page Account and activated it For the first tests simply check the Activated check box start your browser and typ...

Page 43: ...character Commands can be specified in upper case lower case or mixed case Example if you want to switch to OFF the Power Outlet 1 type in http 192 168 100 201 hidden htm M0 O1 OFF You w display r Web...

Page 44: ...ific server port If the connection is possible ePowerSwitch 1GR2 knows that a server program is running there If the connection is not possible ePowerSwitch 1GR2 can automatically switch the device of...

Page 45: ...to 40 C Operating humidity 10 to 80 RH not condensing Dimensions LxDxH 185 x 103 x 43 mm Weight 1 kg Approvals CE EN 60950 1 EN 55022 EN 55024 5 3 Commonly used Ports TCP 80 This port is used for http...

Page 46: ...erity Level 3 Error ePowerSwitch 1GR2 doesn t generate Severity Level 3 Severity Level 4 Warning The following messages appear at severity 4 Settings have been changed through the serial connection Se...

Page 47: ...nformity declared EN 60950 1 EN 55022 EN 55024 Manufacturer s Name and Address NEOL S A S 4 Rue Nationale 67800 BISCHHEIM FRANCE Type of Equipment Power distribution and control unit Type Designation...

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