NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide WTI Part No.: 12927 Rev.: C NPS Series Network Power Switch Models NPS-115 & NPS-230 User's Guide 5 Sterling · Irvine · California 92618 (949) 586-9950 · Toll Free: 1-800-854-7226 Fax: (949) 583-9514 · www.wti.com Table of Contents ● 1. Introduction ● 2. Unit Description ● ● ❍ 2.1. Front Panel ❍ 2.2. Back Panel 3. Installation ❍ 3.1. Option Switches ❍ 3.2. Console Port Connection ❍ 3.3. Connecting an External Modem ❍ 3.4.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide ❍ 4.2. Communicating with the NPS ❍ 4.3. NPS Command/Menu Conventions ❍ 4.4. Defining General Parameters ❍ 4.5. Plug Parameters ❍ 4.6. Network Parameters ■ ● 5. Operation ❍ 5.1. Access the NPS Command Mode ❍ 5.2. Displaying Plug Status ❍ 5.3. Boot/On/Off Commands ■ 5.3.1. Applying Commands to Several Plugs ❍ 5.4. The Default Command ❍ 5.5. Other Commands ❍ ● 4.6.1. Implementing IP Security ■ 5.5.1. Login as Different User ■ 5.5.2.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide Easy to Use, Easy to Configure Reboots and plug switching are controlled by simple ASCII commands sent to the unit via network, modem or from a local PC. Set-up and configuration is also simple; easy-to-follow menus lead the user through the installation process.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide ƒ RXD: Lights when the NPS receives commands. „ DCD: Lights when the Modem Port detects the Carrier. … NET: Lights when a Telnet session is in progress. † Bus A Indicators (1 - 4): Light when the corresponding Plug is switched On. ‡ Bus B Indicators (5 - 8): Light when the corresponding Plug is switched On. 2.2. Back Panel Figure 2: Back Panel • Bus B (Plugs 5 - 8): Includes the following components: .
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide … Default Button: Bypasses the password prompt. Can also reset unit to default settings as described in Section 3.7. † Option Switches: A bank of four DIP Switches which select default settings for the baud rate and other features. ‡ Modem Port: A Male RS-232, DB9 Connector, DTE configuration. For connection to an external modem. ˆ Console Port: A Male RS-232, DB9 Connector, DTE configuration. For connection to a local PC. 3. Installation 3.1.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide to an AT computer. Appendix A describes the port interface. 3.3. Connecting an External Modem When connecting directly to an external modem, use a standard AT to Modem cable. Make certain the modem is initialized at the same baud rate as the NPS (Option Switch 1). The modem must be set to Auto-Answer, in one ring. Please refer to the modem user’s guide for further information. Section 4.4 describes the procedure for defining the modem command strings.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide reset the unit to default parameters, proceed as follows: 1. Access the NPS Command Mode (see Section 4.2 or Section 5.1). 2. At the NPS> command prompt, type /G and press [Enter]. The General Parameters menu will appear. 3. From the General Parameters menu, type A and press [Enter]. If command confirmation is enabled, the unit will display a prompt. Type Y and press [Enter] to proceed with the reset procedure.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide If the System Password is not defined, the NPS will not display the password prompt, and will always start-up in System Mode. Once the System Password has been defined, individual users can be granted access to specific outlets by assigning passwords to each plug as described in Section 4.5. 4.2. Communicating with the NPS In order to configure the NPS or invoke command functions, the user must first connect to the NPS and access command mode. 1.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide Network Power Switch v2.02 Commands: /H /G /P [n] /N /S /T /R /D /X /Boot /On /Off [n] n+n n:n * Site: WESTERN TELEMATIC, INC.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide 4.4. Defining General Parameters When the "NPS>" prompt appears, type /G [Enter] to display the General Parameters menu (Figure 5). Note that this menu is not available in User Mode. The General Parameters menu offers the following options: GENERAL PARAMETERS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. System Password: Site ID: Modem Init. String: Modem Disc. String: Baud Rate: Command Echo: Disconnect Timeout: Command Confirmation: A.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide is 2 minutes, NPS will disconnect after 2 minutes of inactivity. Type 7, press [Enter], and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Default value selected by Option Switch 4). 8. Command Confirmation: When enabled, the NPS will display a prompt before completing the following commands: /T, /X, /R, /BOOT, /ON, /OFF, /D and "A" (Default Parameters). To enable/disable this feature, type 8 press [Enter], and follow the instructions in the submenu.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide Delay is the length of time which elapses between the time when power is switched off and the time that power is restored. The Boot Delay can be 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 seconds. (Default value is selected by Option Switch 2). 4. Power-Up Default: Determines how this plug will react when the /D (default) command is invoked, or after a power interruption. Each plug can be automatically switched On or Off as specified by the Power-Up Default. (Default = On).
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide IP SECURITY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Security Mask #1: Mask #1 Action: Security Mask #2: Mask #2 Action: Security Mask #3: Mask #3 Action: Security Mask #4: Mask #4 Action: Security Mask #5: Mask #5 Action: (none) Permit (none) Permit (none) Permit (none) Permit (none) Permit Enter Selection or to Exit Figure 8: IP Security Menu 1. Access the Network Parameters menu as described in Section 4.6.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide Note: ● Mask #5 has priority over the other four masks. If Mask #5 is set to deny access by "255.255.255.255" (all wild cards), all IP Addresses will be blocked, and you will not be able to access the NPS Command Mode via network. Access will only be allowed via the Console Port or Modem Port. ● When using the wild card address "255.255.255.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide The User Status Screen (Figure 10), displays only the On/Off status and parameters for plugs owned by the User's password. Communication parameters are not listed. Network Power Switch v2.02 Site: WESTERN TELEMATIC, INC.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide 2. Switch Plug(s) Off: To power-off a plug, type /OFF n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the number or name of the desired plug. Note that the "/OFF" command can also be entered as "/OF". For example: /OFF 5 or /OF ROUTER 3. Boot Plug(s): To initiate a Boot cycle, type /BOOT n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is a the number or name of the desired plug. Note that the "/BOOT" command can also be entered as "/BO". For example; /BOOT 3 or /BO ATMSWTCH 4.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide addressed with one command. For example, if plugs 3, 4 and 5 have been named "ATMSWTCH", then all three plugs can be switched with the same command as shown below: /ON ATMSWTCH or /BOOT ATMSWTCH 5.4. The Default Command The Default Command (/D) sets all plugs to their default On/Off status. The default status is set using the Plug Parameters menus described in Section 4.5. Plugs will be set to these defaults when /D is invoked, or after a power interruption.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide When connecting to the NPS unit via network, modem or console port, the following factors should be kept in mind: 1. One Connection at a Time: Only one port can access the command mode at a time. When a command port is busy, the NPS will react as follows: . Network Port Busy: If a second user attempts to connect via the Modem Port, the NPS will send a message which reads "NPS is Busy, Session in Progress".
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide A.2. Modem Port Interface Figure A.2: Modem Port Interface B. Specifications Power Input/Output: Model NPS-115 (115 VAC) AC Inputs: Dual Bus Circuits, 15 Amps each Voltage: 100 - 140 VAC, 50/60 Hz Connectors: IEC-320 Inlet, Line Cords Supplied AC Outputs: Eight (8) Total; 1 - 4 Bus A, 5 - 8 Bus B.
NPS Series Network Power Switch -- User's Guide Venting: Side Vents, Dissipates 12 Watts Max. (DO NOT BLOCK) C. Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST, Monday through Friday. When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Customer Service.
