User`s guide

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Figure 2.1: VMR Series - Front Panel (Model VMR-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 2.2: VMR Series - Back Panel (Model VMR-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 2.3: NPS Series - Front Panel (Model NPS-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 2.4: NPS Series - Back Panel (Model NPS-16HD20-1 Shown)
Figure 5.1: Boot Priority Example 1
Figure 5.2: Boot Priority Example 2
Figure 9.1: The Help Menu (Administrator Mode; Text Interface - VMR Shown)
Figure 14.1: Web Access Parameters (Text Interface Only)
Figure B.1: RS232 SetUp Port Interface
1. Introduction
2. Unit Description
- 2.1. VMR Series - Front Panel
- 2.2. VMR Series - Back Panel
- 2.3. NPS Series - Front Panel
- 2.4. NPS Series - Back Panel
- 2.5. Additional Button Functions
3. Getting Started
- 3.1. Installing the VMR Hardware
  - 3.1.1. Apply Power to the VMR or NPS
  - 3.1.2. Connect your PC to the VMR or NPS
- 3.2. Communicating with the VMR or NPS
4. Hardware Installation
- 4.1. Connecting the Power Supply Cables
  - 4.1.1. Installing the Power Supply Cable Keepers
  - 4.1.2. Connect the VMR or NPS to Your Power Supply
- 4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets
- 4.3. Serial SetUp Port Connection
  - 4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC
  - 4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem
- 4.4. Connecting the Network Cable
- 4.5. Rack Mounting
5. Basic Configuration
- 5.1. Communicating with the VMR or NPS Unit
- 5.2. Configuration Menus
- 5.3. Defining System Parameters
- 5.4. User Accounts
- 5.5. Managing User Accounts
- 5.6. The Plug Group Directory
- 5.7. Defining Plug Parameters
  - 5.7.1. The Boot Priority Parameter
    - 5.7.1.1. Example 1: Change Plug A3 to Priority 1
    - 5.7.1.2. Example 2: Change Plug A5 to Priority 2
- 5.8. Serial Port Configuration
- 5.9. Network Configuration
- 5.10. Save User Selected Parameters
  - 5.10.1. Restore Configuration
6. Reboot Options
- 6.1. Ping-No-Answer Reboot
- 6.2. Scheduled Reboot
7. Alarm Configuration
- 7.1. The Over Current Alarms (VMR Only)
  - 7.1.1. Over Current Alarms - Load Shedding and Auto Recovery
- 7.2. The Over Temperature Alarms
  - 7.2.1. Over Temperature Alarms - Load Shedding and Auto Recovery
- 7.3. The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm
- 7.4. The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm
- 7.5. The Ping-No-Answer Alarm
- 7.6. The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm
- 7.7. The Power Cycle Alarm
- 7.8. The Plug Current Alarm (VMR Only)
8. The Status Screens
- 8.1. Product Status
- 8.2. The Network Status Screen
- 8.3. The Plug Status Screen
- 8.4. The Plug Group Status Screen
- 8.5. The Current Metering Status Screen (VMR Only)
- 8.6. The Current History Screen (VMR Only)
- 8.7. The Power Range Status Screen (VMR Only)
- 8.8. The Power History Screen
9. Operation
- 9.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface
  - 9.1.1. The Plug Control Screen - Web Browser Interface
  - 9.1.2. The Plug Group Control Screen - Web Browser Interface
- 9.2. Operation via the Text Interface
  - 9.2.1. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface
  - 9.2.2. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface
- 9.3. The Automated Mode
- 9.4. Manual Operation
- 9.5. Logging Out of Command Mode
10. SSH Encryption
11. Syslog Messages
- 11.1. Configuration
12. SNMP Traps
- 12.1. Configuration:
13. Operation via SNMP
- 13.1. VMR/NPS SNMP Agent
- 13.2. SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption
- 13.3. Configuration via SNMP
- 13.4. Plug Control via SNMP
  - 13.4.1. Plug Status/Control
  - 13.4.2. Plug Group Status/Control
- 13.5. Viewing VMR/NPS Status via SNMP
  - 13.5.1. Plug Status
  - 13.5.2. Unit Environment Status
- 13.6. Sending Traps via SNMP
14. Setting Up SSL Encryption
- 14.1. Creating a Self Signed Certificate
- 14.2. Creating a Signed Certificate
- 14.3. Downloading the Server Private Key
15. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters
- 15.1. Sending Parameters to a File
- 15.2. Restoring Saved Parameters
- 15.3. Restoring Previously Saved Parameters
16. Upgrading VMR/NPS Firmware
- 16.1. Firmware Upgrade Utility (Recommended)
- 16.2. The Upgrade Firmware Function (Alternate Method)
17. Command Reference Guide
- 17.1. Command Conventions
- 17.2. Command Summary
- 17.3. Command Set
Appendix A. Specifications
Appendix B. Interface Descriptions
- B.1. SetUp Port (RS232)
Appendix C. Customer Service
Index

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3. Getting Started

This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the VMR and

NPS series hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to

demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation.

Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit

configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. In order to take full

advantage of the features provided by this unit, it is recommended that you should refer

to the remainder of this User’s Guide.

3.1. Installing the VMR Hardware

3.1.1. Apply Power to the VMR or NPS

Refer to power rating nameplate on the VMR or NPS unit, and then connect the unit to

an appropriate power source. Note that some VMR/NPS models feature two separate

AC inputs and two separate power branches, while others feature a single power inlet.

Connect power cable(s) to the Power Inlet(s), install the cable keeper(s) (as described

in Section 4.1.1), then connect the cables to an appropriate power supply. Refer to the

table below for information concerning power requirements and maximum load.

Model No.

Input

Feeds

Input

Voltage

Max. Load

per Outlet

Max. Load

per Input

Max. Load

per Unit

VMR Series

VMR-4HS15-1 1 ea, 15 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 12 Amps* 12 Amps*

VMR-4HS15-2 1 ea, 15 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 12 Amps* 12 Amps*

VMR-8HS20-1 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 15 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*

VMR-8HS20-2 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*

VMR-8HS16-3 1 ea, 16 Amp 200 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps 16 Amps

VMR-8HD20-1 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*

VMR-8HD20-2 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps * 32 Amps*

VMR-8HD16-3 2 ea, 16 Amp 200 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps 32 Amps

VMR-16HD20-1 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 12 Amps 16 Amps * 32 Amps*

VMR-16HD20-2 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*

VMR-16HD16-3 2 ea, 16 Amp 200 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps 32 Amps

NPSSeries

NPS-8HS20-1 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 15 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*

NPS-8HS20-2 1 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 16 Amps*

NPS-8HS16-3 1 ea, 16 Amp 200 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps 16 Amps

NPS-8HD20-1 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 15 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*

NPS-8HD20-2 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*

NPS-8HD16-3 2 ea, 16 Amp 200 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps 32 Amps

NPS-16HD20-1 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 120 VAC 15 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*

NPS-16HD20-2 2 ea, 20 Amp 100 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps* 32 Amps*

NPS-16HD16-3 2 ea, 16 Amp 200 to 240 VAC 10 Amps 16 Amps 32 Amps

* In accordance with UL requirements, this value has been de-rated to 80%.

Note: To determine the exact model number for your VMR or NPS unit, either

refer to the nameplate on the back of the unit, or access command mode as

described in Section 5.1 and then type /J * and press [Enter].