Web Enabled Power Switch 06/02/2014 Congratulations on purchasing the best network controlled power switch available. The iBoot-DC 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-DC Including: Web Based setup and control Telnet setup and control Event Scheduling for real-time power control. AutoPing: Automatic monitoring and action for failed equipment.
. General Description The iBoot-DC is a network attached, IP addressed, web controlled DC power switch. Anyone with a web browser can access iBoot-DC to perform power On, Off or Power Cycle (Reboot or Power Burst). iBootDC uses two levels of password for security. iBoot-DC is compatible with DC voltages from 5 to 48VDC. Both Positive and Negative DC voltage sources are supported. A simple Web browser interface makes it easy to control power from anywhere in the world with a click of a mouse.
. Hardware Installation 3.1. Ethernet Connections iBoot-DC supports 10/100 Ethernet using the cable supplied, or other suitable unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling. Link (amber) and Activity (green) LEDs on the network connector indicate when the network connection is properly established. 3.2. DC Power Connections iBoot-DC uses screw terminal connections for the DC input and switched output connections. The screw terminals can be removed to facilitate connection and cable fabrication.
3.4. Mounting Options iBoot-DC is suitable for desktop or shelf mounting. A mounting kit for wall and DIN rail mounting is available. Order part: 1920034 Mounting Kit for iBoot-DC G2 Series Remove all cables from the unit prior to installing or removing any mounting hardware. Installing the Wall Mounting Kit 1920033 Mounting Kit iBoot G2 Series DIN Rail Mounting 1. Remove the four mounting screws from the underside of the unit. 1. Install the Wall Mounting Kit as shown.
4. Initial Configuration The Device Management Utility (DMU), available online at http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot.html, provides the easiest means to find and configure your iBoot-DC for use. It can discover all the iBoots on your network, display the current IP address of each, and allow setting of a valid IP address. Install and run the Device Management Utility: 1. Download DMUSetup.exe 2. Run DMUSetup.exe 3.
4.1. Other ways to set the IP Address 1. Automatically from a DHCP Server 2. Web Browser via the Set-up Page 3. Command Line Interface (Telnet) iBoot-DC comes with factory installed IP address 192.168.1.254. Setting the IP address from a DHCP Server A DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address (dynamic address) as well as Subnet Mask and Gateway to the iBoot-DC. If you reboot the iBoot-DC with the IP Mode set for DHCP, the DHCP server will be able to assign an IP address.
5. Web Browser Operation 5.1. Password Protection iBoot-DC uses two username/password credential sets, one for power control only (User) and one that also provides access to the setup functions (Admin). This configuration can be changed to require Administrator credentials at all times or allow unsecured User level control. See section 7.12.
5.3. Control and Status Page Once the user is validated, the Control and Status page is displayed. (Only one person can be connected to the iBoot-DC at a time.). This page provides automatic updates every 1 second. To control the power, click on the appropriate button. During power cycling, the Power Status bar will indicate the temporary status, with a blue background. Once the cycle is complete, the status bar will revert to its original condition.
6. Web Setup iBoot-DC setup section consists of several pages. Access any page via the buttons on the left of the page. Each time a setting is changed click on the Save button for that page to save the changes before moving to the next page. 6.1. Device Settings Location ID: Set a 20 Character name to be displayed on the top of the Home page. This assists in identifying which iBoot-DC is being accessed. Cycle Time: 1 to 999 seconds power cycle time.
Linkback URL: This setting allows control of the hotlink displayed on the Goodbye page. It allows use of the public IP address or DNS name instead of the internal IP Address of the iBoot-DC, which is the default setting. If this setting is left blank, the hotlink will be the IP Address of the unit. Enter up to 128 characters. Telnet Port: This setting is used to allow access to the iBoot-DC via telnet by ports other than standard 23.
6.4. AutoPing Settings IP Address Enter the IP address of the device to be pinged. Ping Frequency: Enter 1 to 999 seconds. The ping will go out to the selected device this often. Fail Count: Enter 1-999 times the ping needs to fail consecutively before the selected action is taken. When the fail count has been reached, the AutoPing action will be triggered. 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.
6.5. Event Scheduling iBoot-DC can schedule up to eight reoccurring power events. Set the starting date and time, plus the action to be taken and any repeat cycle for each. To enable the time scheduling function: Enter an accessible Network Time Server and check the Enable box. A list of public time servers is available at http://www.ntp.org/ Set your local time zone relative to GMT. Once the time server is active, scheduled events can occur. Up to eight independent scheduled events can be programmed.
Two passwords 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. Passwords can be up to 20 characters long and are case sensitive. Enter the current password then the new password twice to confirm.
7. iBoot Cloud Service – BETA iBoot Cloud Service (iBCS) allows customers with iBoot to access and control multiple iBoots in multiple locations from a single portal with a single sign-on. iBCS will not only make using iBoots easier, by consolidating all units into one sign-on and interface, it will also enhance the number of situations where iBoot can be deployed. Customers with Dynamic IP addressing will always be able to access their iBoot from any location.
Complete the information Confirm Registration by clicking on the link provided in the email. b. Insure Proper iBoot-DC Firmware iBoot Cloud Service requires version iBoot-DC Firmware version 1.21.99 or greater. Check the bottom of any web page of the iBoot for the firmware version. If needed, download and install the proper iBoot Firmware from http://dataprobe.com/support_iboot-dc.html and install as instructed in Section 11 c.
Help: Links to the iBoot Cloud Forum and Dataprobe support pages. f. Control Power from the Cloud The status screen will detail all the iBoots registered with the cloud. You can add locations and group iBoots by location. Each iBoot displays the power status and AutoPing if configured. Click on the box that holds the Activation Code for the device you just entered. A modal box will appear with options to rename the device, move the device to a defined location or delete the device.
8. Command Line Interface The iBoot-DC Command Line Interface (CLI) provides a text based method for communicating with the iBoot. The syntax of the CLI uses a basic Set (change a variable) and Get (retrieve a variable). The CLI is accessed either through the Telnet protocol, which requires a Telnet client program, or via USB which requires a serial communications program like Hyperterminal. Dataprobe also provides a simple terminal program (EZ Term) at http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot.html. 8.1.
Network Commands All set commands require a reboot before they take effect. These commands are only available to the administrator. get network This command will return all the network settings as shown below: Mode: IP Address: Subnet: Gateway: HTTP Port: Linkback URL: Telnet Port: DxP Port: Timeout: set ipmode This command sets the ip address setting mode. Static mode locks the address as set, dhcp mode allows DHCP server to assign address.
set autoping <1 | 2> failcount <1-999> This command is used to set the number of consecutive failures the AutoPings must detect before the AutoPing considers the pinged device to be failed. 3 set autoping mode Sets single AutoPing (AutoPing 1) or two AutoPing relationship And or Or. Single set autoping action This command is used to set the action that the iBoot-DC will perform when the autoping triggers.
V140602E set event <1-8> date This command is used to set the scheduled action’s start date. set event <1-8> time This command is used to set the time the scheduled action will occur in 24 hour format. set event <1-8> action This command is used to set the scheduled action. set event <1-8> repeat This command is used to set how often the scheduled action will repeat.
9. DxP Protocol iBoot-DC supports the Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP) for inter device communications and to allow software developers to integrate Dataprobe product into custom applications. Through the DxP protocol, the developer can: Turn on and off power to the Outlet Pulse the Power On or Off for a specified about of time. Read the status of the Outlet The DxP Protocol, as well as example code and scripts in a variety of languages are available at http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot.html 10.
11. Troubleshooting The iBoot-DC has a recessed pushbutton switch in the event the unit is not performing as expected. Use the pushbutton as follows: V140602E 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 the iBoot Recovery Mode. Allows upload of new firmware to the current IP Address. Will recover to the Factory default IP Address 192.168.1.
12. Specifications 12.1. Physical Height 2.0” 60mm Width 3.2” 82mm Depth 4.2” 107mm Weight 8.6 oz 244g MTBF 360,000 hours Temperature 0 – 50 degrees C 12.2. DC Input Screw Terminals Voltage Range Auto Sensing 5-48VDC Switched Receptacle Screw Terminals Current Capacity 5.0 – 29.9 VDC 5 Amps Max 30.0 – 48VDC 2 Amps Max 12.3. Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B 12.4. Network Dual 10/100 Unshielded Twisted Pair Ethernet Jacks.
13. Warranty Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of Three Years from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion. Repairs may be made with new or refurbished components and replacements may be new or refurbished at the Sellers sole discretion.
