uSwitch™ Installation and Operating Manual
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1. appear see examples below Enter admin for both the User name and Password fields all lower case Once logged on these can be changed in the section Authorization Configuration Page uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 3 Connect 4 A The server 192 168 0 194 at Protected requires a username and password iexplore exe The server 192 168 1 199 at Protected requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and 1 R 8 password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be without a secure connection sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name admin Password User name E Remember my password Password Remember my credentials OK Cancel OK Windows Vista Windows8 6 Press Ok 7 Connect the relay contacts as desired refer to the diagram below for relay connections Normally Closed Common Normally Open Normally Closed Common Normally Open About uSwitch uSwitch contains two electro mechanical relays and a built in web server The web server can be controlled and or monitored over any IP network including private networks IP based industrial control networks and the Internet uSwitch can be controlled from a web browser or via a custom application using standard C2. own unique IP address Every uSwitch comes from the factory with a default IP address of 192 168 1 199 If multiple units are used assign a unique IP address for each uSwitch on the local network 192 168 1 195 192 168 1 196 192 168 1 197 etc Network Configuration Host Name U SWITCH Relay1 Name Relay1 Relay2 Name Relay2 L Enable DHCP IP Address 192 168 1 199 Gateway 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 HTTP Port 80 Primary DNS 8 8 8 8 i Secondary DNS 8 8 4 4 MAC Address lt 40 D8 55 16 3C D7 gt Host Name This configurable field represents the name of your project or system It will be used when reporting information from this relay and in status logs It is a virtual name for the current uSwitch device Relay1 and Relay2 These two configurable fields represent user assigned names to each relay Once they have been modified all web references to Relay1 and Relay2 from the uSwitch control pages are replaced with the user assigned names DHCP This checkbox is used when the user chooses to have a DHCP server automatically assign IPV4 addresses to the uSwitch This is not recommended as these addresses can change over time making it difficult to know the IPV4 address of any given uSwitch at any given time IP Address This specifies the IPV4 address of the uSwitch on the local LAN Each uSwitch is factory p
3. CLAIM No other warranty is expressed or implied VideogeniX specifically disclaims the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for particular purpose Some jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion of limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damage Notice Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Trademark and Copyright Information This document is Copyrighted 2014 by VideogeniX Inc All rights reserved VideogeniX and uSwitch are Trademarks of VideogeniX All parts of this product and design including but not limited to firmware hardware design Schematics PCB layout concept graphics user s manual etc are property of VideogeniX Inc 2014 uSwitch may not be opened disassembled copied or reverse engineered without explicit written agreements to do so No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying scanning for any purpose other than the personal use by the purchaser of this product VideogeiX Inc assumes no responsibility for any mistakes or errors in this document VideogeniX Inc is not liable for any damages or losses including direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages or losses arising from either the use of any information contained within this manual or the use of any products or s
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5. by qualified personnel 3 uSwitch is not designed to run in a radioactive environment 4 uSwitch must not be used for medical lifesaving purposes or for any purpose where its failure could cause serious injury or the loss of life or create significant financial losses 5 uSwitch must be correctly wired Incorrect wiring could result in damage to uSwitch or the device to which it is wired uSwitch Quick Start Guide Ethernet Port Reset Button la A j Relay 1 Power Terminal 1 Connect the uSwitch to a 12V DC regulated power supply As shown in the photo the positive terminal is the terminal closest to the reset button the negative terminal is the terminal closest to the edge of the board on the 2 pin terminal connector uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 2 2 Connect an Ethernet cable between the uSwitch Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on the network switch router Connect a computer to the network switch router See diagram below Network Switch or Router 3 Setup a computer on the same network subnet as the uSwitch To do this set the IP address of the computer to 192 168 1 x with subnet of 255 255 255 0 x can be any unused address on that network 2 254 4 Configure the uSwitch by pointing your browser to the factory default IP address of the uSwitch http 192 168 1 199 5 If this is the first time you are logging on to uSwitch at this address a password dialog box will
6. router to map the URL to a Dynamic IP Name Server consult your router s user configuration manual 4 Browse to your USwitch using the following protocol from a browser http myNetworksURL myuSwitchPortNumber i e http myHomeRouter 8000 Configuration Enter the new settings for the hoard below Authorization Configuration uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 10 Relay Settings CradlePoint Devices Button Text ON vj ON v Let State Color RED v RED ze PowerUp State LAST v LAST v Momentary s 0 0 O Non Momentary Ping Auto Reboot Overrides Timed Reboot Verify All URLs _ If Auto Reboot Checked Timed Reboot 2 24 v Hours The Relay Settings Panel allows a user to customize how each relay is displayed controlled and its default startup features Button Text This user definable field indicates the text displayed on the Relay Control Page when the relay is either in its de energized or energized state The choices from the selection box are ON OFF OPEN CLOSED LOCK UNLOCK START STOP Note uSwitch s terminal connectors enable device connection to the relay to be either normally closed or normally open 1 State Color This field indicates the color displayed on the Relay Control Page when the relay is in either the de energized or energized state The choices are RED GREEN or GREEN RED Depending on you physically wiring to the uSwitch the col
7. value of 1 are required to have the same address as the IP address of the device In the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 the first three IP address fields are fixed and the last IP field may vary from 1 to 254 HTTP Port This specifies the HTTP port used for outside communications to the uSwitch By default the port is set to 80 standard port for HTTP devices A unique port is required for each uSwitch if accessing multiple devices on a remote network through a gateway with a single IP address or URL In this case each uSwitch device would be assigned a different port for example 8555 8556 8557 etc When ports are assigned to a uSwitch a gateway would know to forward all traffic for that assigned port to the specified uSwitch Each uSwitch is then accessible to the outside world on the private network by entering the routable resolvable IP address of the gateway and the port assigned to a specific uSwitch Any port besides port 80 assigned to a uSwitch would require all outside communications to that uSwitch to reference the uSwitch via its gateway s resolvable IP address or URL and the uSwitch s assigned port For instance http 192 168 1 1 8555 or www MyHomeRouter 8555 Primary DNS This field is used by the uSwitch to resolve outside URLs that may be included in the automatic reboot options or device firmware whose actual IP addresses are unknown from within a private network Secondary DNS This field is used by the uSwitch to res
8. AC Address Predefined at Factory non configurable Relay Settings Button Text On Off 1 State Color Red Green Power Up State Last sets relay to return to previous state after each uSwitch power cycle Momentary s 0 non momentary Ping Auto Reboot Unchecked Verify All URLs Unchecked Timed Reboot Off Auto Reboot Ping Options URLs to Ping all relays URL Primary 8 8 8 8 URL Secondary 4 2 2 2 URL Tertiary 192 168 0 1 Auto Reboot Counters Max Ping Failures 3 Max Reboot Attempts 3 Auto Reboot Timers Mode Start Delay 5 min 0 seconds Time Between Pings 1 min 30 seconds Relay Cycle Time 5 Seconds Period Before Retry on Fault 4 hours 0 minutes 0 seconds uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 19 User Authorization Page User Name admin Password admin Appendix B Specifications AC Relay Capacity 7 5 A Max at 105 125 VAC 5 A Max at 210 240 VAC Power Requirements Model uSwitch12 uSwitch Voltage 12VDC 15 Model uSwitch24 Voltage 24VDC 15 Standby Current Relays OFF 58mA One Relay on 92mA Both Relays on 126mA Relay Ratings Rated Carrying Current 15A 125VAC 10A 250VAC 15A 24VDC Max Current 15A Max Voltage 240VAC 110 VDC Relay Performance Relay Control Options ON OFF Pulsed Automatic Momentary Contact Resistance lt 50m ohms initial value Contact Material Ag alloy Max Switching Voltage 240VAC 110VDC Max Switch
9. GI commands uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 4 uSwitch can operate stand alone or can be controlled from a remote or local web browser lt can be used to operate access control devices lights pumps valves locks motors etc It can also be programmed to automatically restart electronic devices that have frozen or stopped functioning properly even when communication to uSwitch or device has been lost It can be used to remotely reboot servers computers satellite modems and other devices over the Internet either LAN or WAN uSwitch can be wired in series with the power source of the device and switch the power on and off manually uSwitch can be wired in parallel with the power switch of the device This is useful for devices that will not automatically start operating when power is applied Another option is to connect uSwitch directly into a device s reset circuit In this configuration uSwitch does not power down the device but simply causes the device to reset All reboot methods have different requirements in physical connection and setup A fourth option is to wire a uSwitch relay to an isolated relay to control an isolated circuit uSwitch has a built in Web Interface You can access uSwitch by hostname its fixed IP address or if you are on a remote WAN the URL of the LAN and or its assigned port using port forwarding lt can be accessed on networks with both static and dynamic IP addresses in the case of a dyna
10. VideogeniX Keeping Networks Alive uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Table of Contents o O O 1 A O NN 1 Installation Guidelines Read before Installing cccccceeesceceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeseeeeeceaeeeeaaeseeeeeseaeeeeaeeseeeseeeeess 2 USWITCH Quick Start Guides ssc acne ica pide ate ro ana 2 eet e une e ET 5 EVA inte 5 0001601611611 EE 6 HomePage ici anto sd 6 Contiguraion Pal Tia ota 7 A E 8 Rela ya and aia 8 DHCP EE EE 8 A dee dee deed deeg 8 EE 9 naaar aaa aaa E aaa a adaa o 9 HTTP A E ant inc EE NE ee i ac eel vee eee 9 Primary ren AA Aaa a 9 secondaty DNS auiii A ech A a a a Ne ee 9 MAG Address 1 1 1 1 1 da 9 Ste ele RE E 11 o A EA 11 AA AAA AA A 11 ele E EE 12 Pno AU Ne lee 12 Verity all URLS cio di 12 010 12 Auto Reboot Ping Options TEE 13 URLs to Ping Relay tand Relay 2 ic 13 Max le UTC 14 Max Reboot ANOM ereraa EE E o 00 14 Mode gl EE 14 TIMO between WEIS e due ER aislar 14 Relay Cycle MM e o tals ate as a 14 Period before Retry 14 14 rra nn Authorization Configuration Page Security Note our eii 15 uSwitch Board
11. access only to selected IP addresses Another option may be to set up a Virtual Private Network VPN between the network where uSwitch resides and the client machine web browser second uSwitch etc uSwitch Board Schematic Reset Hold for 4 seconds to restore default settings IP 192 168 1 199 GW 192 168 1 1 uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 15 Configurations Access Control to Electronic Door Strike The following is a configuration where uSwitch is used to provide access control When connecting to door strikes a reverse bias diode is recommended In this example a reverse bias diode is connected in parallel with the lock to protect the relay contacts from the inductive kickback that can occur when the lock is switched A variety of diodes is available and can be ordered either online or directly from us Diode Electronic Door Strike For loads greater than those rated for the uSwitch s internal relays or when connected to devices with high inrush or peak current surge an external relay should be used with a uSwitch relay as the trigger The illustration below shows how a high current motor or other high load device can be controlled using a wired to an external relay A variety of external relays is available and can be ordered either online or directly from us uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 16 Exteral Heavy Duty Relay Electronic Motor Connection to an External R
12. ance with the instructions may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warranty VideogeniX warrants this product if used in accordance with all manufacturers specification to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of One Year 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 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the equipment only Call VideogeniX Technical service to receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number prior to sending any equipment back for repair Include all cables power supplies and proof of purchase with shipment For warranty service or repair return to VideogeniX at 1425 Beacon St Brookline MA Purchaser shall prepay all charges for shipping to Video
13. ating between the uSwitch pages is done by clicking on the blue menu buttons on the left side of the page The menu options for the uSwitch are Relay Control Configuration and Authorization Configuration uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 6 EE http 192 168 0 61 indexht O BG 6 videogenix u switc Relay Control Configuration Authorization Configuration Manual Mode Manual Mode Routerl Version 2 140513 uSwitch by VideogeniX Selecting the red Click to switch ON button on the Manual Relay Control page for either relay will energize the relay forcing the normally closed NC relay contact to open and the normally open NO relay contact to close The button s color will simultaneously change from green to red unless custom colors have been set from the Configuration page and the button s text will change to Click to switch OFF unless relay caption has been similarly changed on configuration screen Relay1 and Relay2 are the factory default names assigned to each relay These names can be changed by the user from the Configuration page for example Front Door Lights etc Configuration Page User configurable network and control options are modified from the Configuration page If multiple uSwitch devices are to be used on the same network connect only one at a time and set the IP address of each unit before attaching the next uSwitch to the network This pre
14. automatically detect failed equipment and reboot or restart it without human intervention You may set one to three IP addresses to be periodically contacted If the uSwitch determines a communication problem exists between these devices the uSwitch can automatically reboot any attached devices by temporarily pulsing the assigned relay that has the locked up device s power running through it uSwitch has been successfully deployed with IP cameras kiosks web signs cellular routers servers DSL 4 cable modems RTUs control sensors etc The following parameters are effective only when USwitch is set to Auto Reboot Ping mode in t he Relay Settings panel URLs to Ping Relay 1 and Relay 2 These three 3 fields contain the IP addresses of remote or local devices URLs that uSwitch will ping in determining operational failure This may include the static IP address or remote IP of devices that will be tested router computer Kiosk network camera or a device on the opposite side of a communications uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 13 link This is useful to auto reboot communications devices such as CSU DSUs RTUs cameras satellite modems routers reclosures power meters etc Max Ping Failures If no ping responses are returned for max ping consecutive attempts than the selected relay will be cycled forcing a cold reboot of the connected device A ping failure occurs if any specified devices fail to respon
15. d when Verify all URLs is checked or if no devices respond to their pings when this field is not checked Max Reboot Attempts After Max Reboot Attempts consecutive power cycles without success the uSwitch exits Auto Reboot mode and enters Device Fault Mode During Device Fault Mode the uSwitch stops cycling the relay to the attached device for the specified Fault Mode Time This prevents continuous power cycling on a device after detecting that simple power cycling is not curing a fault to the device Mode Start Delay When uSwitch is first powered on or after a device reboot attempt the uSwitch will wait Start Delay time before restarting ping tests to renew failure detection This start delay gives a newly power cycled device time to fully boot up and establish connections to external devices before the uSwitch starts re testing it Time between Pings This is the frequency in seconds between consecutive device ping attempts prevents ping flooding and allows for network down times Relay Cycle Time This is the time period that the uSwitch will power down a device before repowering it allows a device the necessary shutdown time before re applying power Period before Retry on Fault This is the length of time that uSwitch will remain in Device Fault Mode before returning to Auto Reboot Mode to re attempt device startup after the specified Max Reboot Attempt consecutive failures have occurr
16. ed This feature prevents continuous power cycling of a device that may have an unrelated communication failure Authorization Configuration Page The Authorization Configuration Page is used to change uSwitch access passwords A password is required on initial login to the device Passwords may be up to 23 characters and numbers We recommend difficult passwords of at least 8 characters including both letters and numerals uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 14 Authorization Configuration Configuration Enter the new username and password below up to 23 characters each Authorization i Configuration Username Password Re enter Password Save uSwitch by VideogeniX Security Notes uSwitch is an extremely secure networking control device It does not support terminal or file transfer programs TFTP FTP This means it is not possible for someone to break in to it and access other devices on your local network uSwitch does not support remote firmware updates so it is not possible for someone to remotely install malicious software As with any device to be installed on a network there are some security precautions that should be observed If uSwitch is installed on the Internet it is recommended that passwords be secure at least 8 characters in length with a combination of upper case letters lower case letters and numbers For additional security a firewall may be used to limit
17. elay When relays switch inductive loads such as motors transformers relays etc electricity will arc across the internal relay contacts each time the contacts open Over time this causes wear on the relay contacts which can shorten their life span When switching a high inductive load it is recommended that simple relay contact protection devices be used To be economically feasible uSwitch cannot provide relay protection for all possible loads If you have an excessive load the following diagram shows a relay contact protection circuit for DC and for AC circuit For component values required to provide sufficient contact protection for your application refer to appropriate references Note for DC circuits a diode is used and for AC circuits an RC circuit across the load can be used Hard Wired Network Connection Using standard Ethernet cabling connect uSwitch s Ethernet port to a 10 Base T or 10 100 Base T Ethernet connection such as a network switch router or cellular mode To connect directly to a computer use a crossover Null Modem cable For connection to a router or switch a standard straight through cable is recommended uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 17 Network Switch or Router Wired Network Connection Wireless Network Connection To setup uSwitch to operate in a wireless network environment connect the uSwitch Ethernet port to a wireless repeater or bridge The wireless b
18. erify all URLs specifies whether response from pings to ALL URLs as set in URLs to Ping in the Auto Reboot Options panel for an associated relay must respond or whether a response from any single URL is used to determine device failure or success Timed Reboot This field only has an effect when Ping Auto Reboot is not checked To change it Ping Auto Reboot must not be checked and the configuration must be saved The Timed Reboot field can be programmed to either OFF 12 or 24 hours When 12 or 24 is set the relay will cycle once every 12 or 24 hours as configured The total duration of the relay cycling time will be as specified in the Relay Cycle Time in the Auto Reboot Options box below uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 12 Auto Reboot Ping Options Auto Reboot Ping Options URLs to Ping Relay1 Primary 192 168 24 1 Secondary 8 8 8 8 Tertiary 8 8 4 4 URLs to Ping Relay2 Primary 192 168 24 1 Secondary 8 8 8 8 Tertiary 8 8 4 4 Watchdog Mode Counters Max Ping Failures 6 Max Reboot 4 Attempts Watchdog Mode Timers Min Sec Mode Start Delay 10 0 Time Between 10 0 15 Pings Relay Cycle Time 0 Fault Mode Timers Period Before Retry on Fault Save Configuration Changes Restore System Defaults The Auto Reboot Ping feature allows uSwitch to
19. ervices referenced in this manual VideogeniX Inc reserves the right to change any product s features specifications documentation warranties fee schedules and conditions at any time and without notice uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 22 VideogeniX 1423 Beacon Street Brookline MA 02446 Copyright O 2014 VideogeniX Inc 617 731 5550 www videogenix com
20. geniX VideogeniX will pay the shipping charges to return the product to the purchaser as long as the product is shipped within the United States If the product is shipped outside of the United States the purchaser shall pay all shipping charges duties and taxes uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 21 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT IMPROPER USE MISUSE UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR TAMPERING MODIFICATION IMPROPER CONNECTION OPERATION OUTSIDE THE ENVIRONMENTAL OR ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ABUSE OR NEGLECT SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Limitation Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes This warranty does not cover damage to property equipment direct indirect consequential or incidental damage including damage for loss of business profit business interruption loss of data and the like arising out of the use or misuse of this product UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE LIABILITY OF VIDEOGENIX TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PARTY EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE
21. ing Current 20A Mechanical life rated load 10 000 000 ops Electrical life rated load 100 000 ops Networking Network 10 100 Base T IPv4 Network Setup static IP address assignment DHCP HTTP port selectable Network Connector 8 pin RJ 45 socket Connectors Power Input 2 position removable terminal strip 3 81mm terminal spacing Relays 3 position Normally Closed Normally Open Common removable terminal 3 81mm terminal spacing Ethernet 8 pin RJ 45 socket LED Indicators on Ethernet jack Network linked Network activity uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 20 Physical MTBF 360 000 hours Temperature 0 50 degrees C 30C 80C Size 4 2 in 106 mm long 2 15 in 55mm wide 1 0 in 25 mm deep Weight 4 3 oz 122 grams Password Settings Password protection on setup page Yes Product Safety FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two Conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accord
22. mic IP address a dynamic IP client may be required The factory default settings for uSwitch are 192 168 1 199 as its IP address a default network port of 80 and a default gateway is 192 168 1 1 Power Supply Connection Connect an appropriate DC power supply to the Vin and Gnd Terminals as shown below A regulated power supply is recommended The power supply should be rated to meet the operating current of the uSwitch see uSwitch specifications for power requirements in Appendix B Ethernet Connector Reset Power Connector Relay Connection When connecting to the relay contacts make sure not to exceed the specified load ratings for relay contacts Load ratings may be obtained from the uSwitch specs Appendix B uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 5 NO2 COM2 NC2 NO1 COM1 NC1 Relay 2 Relay 1 Network Connection Connect uSwitch s Ethernet port to a 10 base T or 100 base T switch router or cell modem gateway per diagram below For configuration uSwitch can also connect directly to the Ethernet port on a computer using a crossover cable Otherwise for connection through standard communication equipment a straight through cable should be used Network Switch or Router Home Page This is the uSwitch Relay Control page that appears when its IP address is entered into a browser This screen provides manual relay control and status information based on the operating mode Navig
23. nd Take Control uSwitch allows you to control any device over the web including modems lights sirens gates and cameras whether you are right next door or halfway across the world uSwitch will also reboot any network device automatically when it locks up or stops communicating saving you costly and time consuming manual reboots uSwitch is the perfect solution for industrial security and personal applications Simple to use and with no programming required uSwitch automatically builds a control web page is password protected and can operate stand alone or be controlled via the Internet or a local intranet uSwitch comes with removable terminal connectors for simple wiring and two electromechanical relays with a built in web server that can be used as a dry contact or to turn on controls or appliances up to 220V Once connected users can monitor control and reboot any device over the web or over a network from under a desk to the top of a pole including construction sites summer homes and utilities uSwitch is compatible with Android iPhone Blackberry and all other web based devices for anyone not ata computer providing true remote control anywhere and anytime Features e Plug and Play e Simple to Use e Two dry contact relays 15A 120Vac 10A 250VAC 15A 120VDC 10A 250VDC for direct connection to load Not designed with devices with large inrush current e No programming required e uSwitch Auto Discovery Software e Co
24. ntrollable via computers cell phones iPads and other web and network devices e May be used as a standalone device e Built in web server provides simple web based configuration and control e Customizable user interface with customizable controls and buttons e Removable terminal connectors included simplify wiring and service e Custom applications can control uSwitch with simple CGI interface e Password protection e Supports fixed IP or DHCP and Dynamic IP with port forwarding e Selectable TCP ports for proxy server and NAT applications e 10 100 Ethernet connectivity e Built in automatic watchdog mode on each relay each relay has three independent user assignable pingable URL options e Watchdog mode timers and counters fully configurable uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 1 e Momentary timers fully configurable e Relay power on state fully user configurable Closed Open Previous e Extremely small footprint e Low power consumption e Manual switching mode e Enterprise grade software and remote monitoring packages offered e User customizable relay state colors and state text e User customizable text fields for relay names e Great documentation and support Installation Guidelines Read before Installing Opening the uSwitch enclosure or tampering will void the warranty 1 uSwitch is not weatherproof do not install outdoors without a proper environmental enclosure 2 uSwitch must be installed
25. olve outside URLs that may be included in the automatic reboot options or device firmware whose actual IP addresses are unknown from the private network just in case the primary DNS specified is not accessible or is down MAC Address This is the physical address assigned to the uSwitch It cannot be modified by the users however it can be used to verify which LAN IP address is connected to which uSwitch by executing either an arp a command or when running the uSwitch discovery utility uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 9 MAC Address lt 40 D8 55 16 3C D7 gt EM Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DEBUG Build Environment Bl Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DEBUG Build Environment To access uSwitch remotely from an outside network WAN or the internet you will need to set up port forwarding also called NAT or Virtual Port addressing in your router or gateway You can set this up from your router s configuration page as follows 1 Find the Port Forwarding Virtual Server NAT section in your router and map a unique port number to each uSwitch by specifying the uSwitch s private IP address on the private network 2 If you are on a static IP line you may use a 3rd Party free DDNS provider to register a Domain Name for your Router URL Map your router to the free DDNS provider 3 Ifthe address assigned to your router by your ISP is dynamic changes regularly than you will need to set up the dynamic DNS page of your
26. ors may indicate different states PowerUp State This selection box allows a user to configure the power on condition of the relay The options are OFF ON or LAST OFF Relay is de energized each time U Switch power comes on ON Relay is energized each time U Switch power comes on LAST Each time uSwitch is powered on the specified relay is put in the previous state it was in when device was last powered on uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 11 Momentary s This second timer field is used to put a relay into momentary switch mode When set to zero manually changing the relay will leave it latched in the opposite state non momentary mode Any non zero value in the Momentary field forces the relay to become a momentary switch In momentary mode each time the relay is manually changed from the Relay Control page it retains the new state for the count of seconds specified in the momentary field and then switches back to its previous state Ping Auto Reboot If this box is checked the selected relay will act as an automatic watchdog reboot device and its state will be automatically controlled as specified in the fields of the Auto Reboot Ping Options panel a single relay cannot be programmed to Ping Auto Reboot and be in the Momentary Mode at the same time Verify all URLs This checkbox is only effective when the Ping Auto Reboot checkbox is also checked When the Ping Auto Reboot checkbox is checked the V
27. ridge in turn connects to the wireless network The wireless Ethernet bridge or router must be properly set up for the wireless network first This information is contained in the End User documentation for the wireless networking device A variety of wireless repeaters is available and can be ordered either online or directly from us Wireless Network Connection Wireless Bridge uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 18 Troubleshooting Before returning a device test the power input transformer to uSwitch This can easily be done by swapping out with a known working power transformer Appendix A Factory Default Settings In the event that the IP address or passwords are forgotten and you cannot log in to uSwitch you can reset uSwitch to its factory default settings With power on insert a paperclip or other such device through the small hole adjacent to the power jack for uSwitch you will need a 1 paper clip Press the reset button for about 5 seconds you should feel or hear the reset pin click After approximately 5 seconds release the reset button Wait 30 seconds then cycle power on uSwitch Now all settings should be restored to factory default settings Network Configuration Settings Host Name USWITCH_BOARD Relay 1 Name Relay1 Relay 2 Name Relay2 DHCP Off IP Address 192 168 1 199 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 Primary DNS 8 8 4 4 Secondary DNS 8 8 8 8 HTTP Port 80 M
28. rogrammed with the default static IPV4 address of 192 168 1 199 This static LAN address should be modified to be consistent with the LAN s subnet When using multiple uSwitches on the same leg of a LAN each uSwitch must have a unique LAN IPV4 address uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 8 Gateway This specifies the IP address of the gateway typically router cell modem which is responsible for creating the LAN and connecting to the other subnets or the WEB If unknown the gateway address should be obtained from the network administrator The gateway is the LAN address of the device that routes a subnet to an outside network WAN or another subnet The factory default gateway setting for the uSwitch is 192 168 1 1 This must be changed to be consistent with the network on which the uSwitch is connected for all uSwitch features to function correctly pinging devices in Auto Reboot mode may not work if the gateway address is not programmed correctly Subnet Mask The subnet mask identifies a specific LAN s private addressing scheme on an IPV4 network This can typically be obtained from the network administrator By default the uSwitch subnet mask is set to 255 255 255 0 Each of the four three digit fields in the subnet mask represents an IPV4 address field Each of these fields represents a byte worth of addressing 1 254 Any bit positions in the byte with a value of zero are variable on the network any bit positions with a
29. vents having two devices on the same network with identical addresses causing an IP address conflict It is usually necessary to clear the Address Resolution Protocol Cache ARP each time you swap uSwitch units on the network this is because each uSwitch has the same factory default IP address 192 168 1 199 and if the cache is not cleared an IP address conflict could occur if two IP addresses are associated with two different hardware MAC addresses To clear the ARP cache on a Windows PC type arp d inet_addr in a DOS Windows command prompt window arp d a as super user on Apple OSX Once you have changed network settings on uSwitch you must cycle power on the new uSwitch before the network settings will take effect You can use a proxy server to connect multiple devices to the Internet using a single static or dynamic IP resolved address This can be done using most consumer or industrial grade routers If a proxy server environment is to be set up each uSwitch will not be accessible from the internet until the proxy server router is configured to know the unique port number and fixed IP address assigned to each uSwitch on uSwitch Installation and Operating Manual Page 7 its private network LAN To determine how to set up the proxy server port forwarding consult the manual for the device acting as the proxy server Note When multiple uSwitch devices are installed on the same local area network each must have its
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