iControl Manual
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INSTALLATION
The SurgeX iControl is designed to be installed in a 19 inch equipment rack and requires one
unit (1-U) of rack space. Use the four screws provided with the product to secure the rack ears to
the rack rails. These screws can be tightened by hand and do not require tools. Connect power to
the unit by plugging the cord into a 120V AC, 20 amp wall or floor receptacle. Do not plug the
unit into a relocatable power tap.
120 Volt Connections
The iControl has a total of 8 receptacles. Each receptacle is rated for a maximum load of 15
amps, but the total load of the SX-1115ip-X (SX-1120ip-X) must not exceed 15 (20) amps. Plug
the equipment cords into the receptacles as needed. The receptacles are numbered 1 through 8.
This same numbering is used in the control interface.
Ethernet Connection
The RJ45 connector for Ethernet is situated on the rear panel between the Serial and Modem
connectors. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.254.
RS232 (Serial) Port Connection
The iControl 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).
Serial Port Pinout
Pin Number
Description
1
Data Carrier Detect
2
Receive Data
3
Transmit Data
4
Data Terminal Ready
5
Signal Ground
6
Data Set Ready
7
Request To Send
8
Clear To Send
9
Ring Indicator
Dial Line
The internal modem (for models with internal modem option) supports both data and DTMF
control. The modem is approved for use in 36 countries. See Appendix for complete modem
certifications.
Expansion
The dual Expansion ports allow multiple iControls to be linked together and managed from a
single point. The expansion connector is a 6 wire RJ-11 modular jack. iControls can be
connected together in a daisy-chain or ring configuration. Up to 16 iControls can be clustered
together and managed from a single web page or console session. Use 6 conductor data cable to
connect iControls for cluster configurations. Configuration settings determine whether the
iControl is the Master or Expansion.
