User`s guide
Configure Power Controller
Chapter 14 Power Controller 194
Configure Power Controller
Only system administrators can add a power controller although authorized
users may reconfigure outlets or serial ports.
Configure the Serial Port Parameters to Match the Power Controller
1. Log in to the Digi Passport unit (username root, password dbps).
2. Click Serial port > Configuration.
3. Select the port number of the serial port to connect to the power
controller.
4. Select the Serial port parameters. Default serial port parameters are:
Baud rate 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
DTR behavior High when open
5. Click Save & apply.
6. Continue by adding the power controller.
Add the Power Controller
1. Log in to the Digi Passport unit (username root, password dbps).
2. Click Power Controller > Configuration.
3. Select the port number of the serial port to connect to the power
controller(s), manufacturer of the power controller, and the number of
units to be cascaded. 1 means that one unit will be connected; that is,
no cascading. The number of cascaded units cannot be changed later.
Make sure all power controllers are connected before proceeding. The
default title is the manufacturer brand and the port number to which it is
connected. This title can be changed in step 5 if needed.
4. Click Add controller.
5. After the controller is detected automatically, correct the number of
ports, or edit the port title as needed.
6. Click Save & apply.
7. Continue by setting the alarms and thresholds.