User`s guide

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IPS-800/1600 Series; Quick Start Guide
Note that when the IPS is shipped from the factory, RS232 Port Parameters are
set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the IPS
allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for the purpose of this Quick Start
procedure, it is recommended that you configure your communications program
to accept these default parameters.
3. Communicating with the IPS
The IPS offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the
Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the IPS via
a TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser (such as
Internet Explorer.) The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus,
which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.
Note: The IPS features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and a
default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0). This allows initial network access
to command mode without first setting up the unit’s network parameters
(providing that you are contacting the IPS from a node on the same
subnet.) When attempting to access the IPS from a node that is not on
the same subnet, please refer to the User’s Guide for further configuration
instructions.
1. Access the Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly, depending
on whether you’re contacting the IPS via the Web Browser Interface or Text
Interface.
a) Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser.
Enter the IPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168) in your browser
address bar and then press [Enter]. A password prompt will be
displayed. Since at this point, the user name and password have not
yet been defined, you can simply click OK without keying in a user
name or password. The Plug Status Screen will be displayed as shown
in Figure 1.
b) Text Interface:
i. Via Telnet: Telnet to the IPS’s default IP address
(192.168.168.168). The Plug Status Screen (Figure 2) should be
displayed.
ii. Via Local PC: Start your communications program (e.g.,
Hyperterminal) and then press [Enter]. The Plug Status
Screen should be displayed as shown in Figure 2. The default
communications parameters for the Console Port are 9600 bps, No
Parity, 8 data bits, One stop bit.