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1. 18 the port cannot recover contact Altusen technical support 2005 09 07 Chapter 3 Browser Operation The Information Panel The information panel shows the Outlet s name and currently selected power option These parameters are set by the Administrator with the Configuration function see p 27 for details Reboot If Reboot is enabled by putting a check in the checkbox the computer attached to the Outlet s corresponding port will reboot instead of shutting off when the Power Button is clicked to turn the outlet off This selection is disabled grayed out if the Outlet isn t configured for a Safe Shutdown capable option See Configuration p 27 for further details Note This function only works with computers capable of a Safe Power Shutdown See step 3 of Single Stage Installation p 12 and Safe Shutdown and Reboot p 12 19 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual The Bottom Panel Group 1 O B E oN OFF Group 2 O p ACEGH o FF Group 3 O Fe AB ON OFF or O B m oN OFF All O RF All On Of ON OFF The bottom panel allows you to control the power status of your outlet groups Outlets can be placed into groups so that Power On Off actions can be carried out on the entire outlet group at the same time rather than performing the same action on each outlet individually Clicking the group s On or Off Power Button the rocker switch icon performs the power a
2. PN9108U User Manual Single Stage Installation In a Single Stage installation there are no additional PN9108U Stations daisy chained down from the first unit To set up a single stage installation refer to the installation diagram below the numbers in the diagram correspond to the numbered steps and do the following 1 For each device use an AC Output cable to connect from any available PN9108U output port to the device s AC socket 2 Safe Shutdown is supported for computers running Windows 98SE ME NT 2000 XP and 2003 Server If you choose to utilize the Safe Shutdown feature use of this feature is optional for each computer use a Safe Shutdown cable to connect from the PN9108U s Safe Shutdown port to the computer s Serial port Note You must connect the computer to the same letter designation for both the AC Outlet and Safe Shutdown port 12 2005 09 07 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 3 Plug the LAN or WAN cable into the PN9108U s RJ 45 socket 4 If you choose to use a UPS optional plug its cable into the RS 232 port Note The RS 232 port can also be used to provide out of band connectivity by connecting a PAO140 Module to it Contact your dealer for details 5 Use the AC power cord provided with this package to connect the PN9108U s Power Socket to an AC power source Note We strongly advise that you do not plug the PN9108U into a multi socket extension cord since it m
3. Chapter 4 Administration Log Clicking the Device Control Log button brings up the Event Log dialog box vemos Station PN9108U No 4 Today All Selected From YYYY MM DD To YYYY MM DD The PN9108U maintains a log file of the last 2048 events that took place on it This dialog box allows you to select the range of events you wish to view Choose Today then click OK to see a listing of only today s events Choose All then click OK to see a listing of events for the entire log file Choose Selected key in the desired range of dates in the From and To fields then click OK to see a listing of events for a specific time period 35 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Once you make a choice and click OK an Event Log List similar to the one below appears Event Log List 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 2004 09 23 administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ administ Back Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned
4. Chapter 4 Administration User Management Clicking the Device Control User Manager button brings up the User Management dialog box User Management PN9108U Station1 Name Password alblclole F eia ma PA ARA kea AAA pe ee ee fim Oi dP sw w e e e e e This dialog box allows the Administrator to set up Usernames and Passwords that operators must provide in order to log into the PN9108U The minimum number of characters for each field is 4 the maximum is 15 The Administrator also uses this dialog box to set the outlets that a User can control A check mark in the box under the Outlet allows a User to control that Outlet 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Monitor Clicking the Device Control Monitor button brings up the Device Monitor display Outlet Status ID Name Current Load A B C D E F G H 01 PN9108U Station1 0 10 A w p ee ee on ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON 02 CPO108RPSwitch N A A A A A AO OFF ON ON oN ON oN ON oN This display shows the power status of your entire installation You can see at a glance what the total current load for each of the Stations on the installation is as well as the On Off status of each outlet Note If the No timeout on monitoring function is enabled in the General Settings dialog box see p 21 the PN9108U will not time out when this function is being used 34 2005 09 07
5. Set the power outlet configuration for each of the affected ports to one of the safe shutdown options see Safe Shutdown and Reboot p 12 PN9108U 30 2005 09 07 Chapter 4 Administration It is also possible to attach an individual UPS for each computer to the PN9108U s outlet ports In this case Do not enable the PN9108U s UPS function since that function only works with a UPS device attached to its RS 232 port Configure the UPS devices according to the documentation provided with each of them Set the power outlet configuration for each of the affected ports to Kill the Power PN9108U 31 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Schedule Clicking the Device Control Schedule button brings up the Scheduling dialog box Schedule Station PN9108U No 4 OutletA Outlet A OutletA OutletB OutletC OutletD OutletE OutletF OutletG OutletH OKA mon E a ae EA PA MA m E E m m E ae m ii a be m Ai ae EN m ag bp Save This dialog box allows you to set up a scheduled Power On Off configuration for each of the outlets To do so 1 2 32 Select your outlet from the buttons in the upper panel Put a check in the Enable Disable checkbox to enable scheduling for the desired day Key in the Shutdown and Restart times Click Save Repeat for additional outlets 2005 09 07
6. The default delay time is 15 seconds The maximum delay time is 999 seconds To save your settings and exit Click Save To exit without saving your changes use your browser s Back function to go back to the Main web page or click another button on the page to go to a different function This function only works with computers capable of a Safe Power Shutdown See step 3 of Single Stage Installation p 12 and Safe Shutdown and Reboot p 12 29 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Outlet Groups The bottom Configuration panel refer back to p 27 lets you select the outlets that you want to put together as an outlet group Outlet groups enable control actions to be carried out on the entire group at the same time rather than repeatedly performing the same action on each individual outlet You can have four outlet groups per station and each group can be given a distinctive name The maximum number of characters for the name is 15 UPS The PN9108U provides simple signal UPS support If you connect a UPS to the PN9108U s RS 232 port and enable the UPS function should the main power be interrupted and the UPS kick in the PN9108U can initiate a safe shutdown for all of the computers that have been cabled and configured for a safe shutdown To enable the UPS function Puta check in the Enable UPS checkbox Configure the pin assignments and polarities according to the documentation for your UPS
7. LS a For the COM port entry select the COM port on the computer that the Safe Shutdown Cable is plugged into b Match the other options to the values shown in the figure above 2 Click OK to finish To check that the setup is working 1 Navigate through the following folders Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services 2 In Services scroll down until you see the Uninterruptible Power Supply entry with Started for its status as shown in the figure below Service Status Startup Protected Storage Started Automatic Remote Procedure Call APC Locator Manual Start Remote Procedure Call RPC Service Started Automatic Schedule Manual Stop Server Automatic Spooler Started Automatic TCP IP NetBIOS Helper Started Automatic Telephony Service Manual S Started Started Automatic Close Hause Continue Automatic HELE Startup HW Profiles Startup Parameters Help 42 2005 09 07 Chapter 6 Upgrading The Firmware The Firmware Upgrade Utility provides a smooth automated process for upgrading the PN9108U s firmware New firmware upgrade packages are posted on our web site as they become available Check the site regularly to find the latest packages Preparation 1 From your computer go to our Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device PN9108U to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages 2 Choose the F
8. Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned Turned off Outlet C on Outlet C off Outlet D on Outlet D on Outlet A of off Outlet A of off Outlet B of off Outlet C of off Outlet D of off Outlet E of off Outlet F of off Outlet G of on Outlet A of on Outlet B of on Outlet C of on Outlet D of on Outlet E of on Outlet F of on Outlet G of on Outlet H of off Outlet H Amtmtoamp x Ommon py Clear All Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group All Group All Group All Group All Group All Group All Group All Group All Group All Group All Group All When you have finished viewing the event list If you want to return to the Event Log dialog box click Back If you want to erase the contents of the entire log file click Clear All To exit select a different Device Control function 36 2005 09 07 Chapter 5 Safe Shutdown and Reboot Overview The PN9108U s Safe Shutdown and Reboot functions are available for systems running Windows Safe shutdown and reboot lets you safely close a system down and reboot it without involving the danger to the file systems that simply killing the power supply does In order to use this function You must connect a Safe Shutdown Cable from the PN9108U to the computer see Single Stage Installation p 12 You must enable either Modem Ring Resume or System after AC
9. and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any of the manufacturer s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Safety Instructions General Read all of these instructions Save them for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device Do not place the device on any unstable surface cart stand table etc If the device falls serious damage will result Do not use the device near water Do not place the device near or over radiators or heat registers The device cabinet is provided with slots and openings to allow for adequate ventilation To ensu
10. are running Windows 2000 XP or Server 2003 you can do the following 1 Open Control Panel gt Power Options 2 Open Properties APM 3 Enable Advanced Power Management support Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate APM U e Your computer reports that it can support Advanced Power fey Management APM Using APM you can reduce the power consumption of your system If you have battery power on your computer APM also provides battery status information For more information about APM see the Windows Release Notes on the Windows CD Advanced Power Management V Enable Advanced Power Management support 49 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Problem 3 I have enabled Synchronize with NTP Server in the Date Time dialog box but I am unable to obtain the date and time from an NTP server on the internet Solution Contact your MIS department and have them enable a port for the NTP server Problem 4 Although my computers have been configured for a Safe Shutdown some of them don t shut down Solution This may be due to the applications running on them putting up a dialog box asking if you want to save the information running on them before they close Since you haven t provided an answer the shutdown procedure doesn t continue to completion You can either change their shutdown behavior to Kill the Power which is not a Safe Shutdown opt
11. back but not both in the computer BIOS Power Management settings Note 1 The settings you select in the BIOS must match the settings you made in the Outlet Configuration dialog box see p 27 2 If you choose Modem Ring Resume 1 your system BIOS must support this function and 2 check your computer manual to be sure the system supports the COM port External Modem Wakeup function since some BIOS versions only support this function with an internal PCI card modem If your BIOS doesn t support the COM port External Modem Wakeup function you may wish to install an internal PCI card modem in order to use this function 3 The wording for the Modem Ring Resume function may vary somewhat from system to system For example Wake On LAN Ring Connector Modem Ring On Power On By External Modem In the BIOS settings choose Enabled 37 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual 4 The wording for the System after AC back function may vary somewhat from system to system For example AC Loss Auto Restart Restore on AC Power Loss In the BIOS settings choose Power On Full On 5 NT systems must use the System after AC back function Automated Setup There are two methods to set up safe shutdown and rebooting Automated and Manual This section discusses an automated setup Manual setup is discussed on page 40 Automated setup is made possible with the use of the Power Monitor utility supplied o
12. i i OutletE Ha Non Internet z T Reboot AC Back OutletB mM QutletF Heboot Kill Power F febo Kill Power OFF A OutletC la Mo OutletG enont Modem Ring es Modem Ring OutletD OutletH Reboot SHE H Reboot Kill Power Non Internet The top panel of the Power Status screen is divided into eight subareas which correspond to the A H outlets on the PN9108U s rear panel Each subarea is composed of a socket icon that functions as the Power Button for its corresponding outlet and an information panel to its right Clicking the socket icon turns the power status of the computer attached to its outlet On or Off The icon and the label under it inform you of the power status as shown in the following table Indication Status Steady Gray Power to the outlet is OFF Flashing Gray Power to the outlet is OFF but Modem Ring Resume has been specified as the remote power option see Modem Ring Resume p 28 for details Flashing Yellow A change in the outlet s power status is pending See Modem Ring Resume and System After AC Back p 28 for details Steady Amber Power to the outlet is ON Flashing Lightbulb Indicates that the outlet is either experiencing an overcurrent situation or the relay has failed Click the icon to recover If the port recovers successfully it returns to the status it was at before it failed and the icon changes to reflect the recovered status If
13. in the PN9108U Main Screen appears ALTUSCN 7 Device Selector 1 Ti Outlet A i OutletE Ml Reboot Non Internet F Ret AC Back Ti PU OutletB i OutletF li Reboot Kill Power a EE mre Kill Power i Outletc OutletG J I Reboot Modem Ring Modem Ring mi OutletD OutletH Mi Reboot Kill Power pa i pe Non Internet Group 1 Ace om Ole rere an OFF Group 3 a Group 4 E GH on OFF All B All f The icons arranged horizontally across the top are used by the administrator to configure the PN9108U s working environment Administrative functions are explained in Chapter 4 The bar along the left side is used to configure and control each of the PN9108U Stations on your installation Regular users manage the devices they have permission for with the Device Selector and the Status button The other buttons in this bar are for the administrator to configure the power management environment When you first start up the Power Status screen of the First Station appears in the large central panel The power management operations for the devices attached to the Station s outlets are made here Note Clicking the Altusen logo at the top left of the page will take you to Altusen s web site 16 2005 09 07 Chapter 3 Browser Operation Device Selector Since up to 16 PN9108U Stations can be daisy chained this panel lists each of the Stations on ALTUSCN your installation Th
14. to the switch or to any other devices on the PN9108U installation Features may have been added to the PN9108U since this manual was written Please visit our website to download the latest version of this manual O Copyright 2004 2005 ATEN International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 0248 1AXG Printed in Taiwan 08 2005 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co Ltd All rights reserved All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners viii 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Contents Regulatory Information e ii Us r Notices 20 do dE da e iii Safety In tr cti ng o ni a e e a ee iv General Denie ga A AAA iv Rack Mounting 2 00000 2 eee E ee vi Power Cords a oe a ce ak hl Bi ee vii Package Contents 20 oe Bae eae R a ee Vili About This Manual 0 02 00 005 xi OVERVIEW 3 a8 GA i Te a et eh et xi Conventions nens daa Vas dee had Rata oe Aara ec xii Getting Help ss 26a Bal ww eee G a ewe oa xii ALTUSEN Information o xiii Chapter 1 Introduction OVEDVIEW e e ee Re eS Gee E AE ck Poe Se dk He Ra 1 Features us anean a A a ia we Ce Looe Ree hee at Bae foe Bete 2 Optional Capability 2 2 2 o o 00000004 3 REQUITEMENTS car aa Fe a A aN RE a a AS 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Front Views 4 5 aa ie ahd Sah foe AE Od OOS ole ees 5 Rear VIEW fcc ee ga es DL ok e
15. ALTUSCN Enterprise KVM Solutions by ATEN Power over the NET PN9108U User Manual www altusen com 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Regulatory Information 1 This is an FCC Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense All contents of this package including products packing materials and documentation comply with ROHS FE ce 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual User Notice All information documentation and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof
16. Button is clicked ON the PN9108U waits for the amount time set in the Power On Delay field see below and then restarts the computer Note With this option power through the Outlet is cut off Although it was safely shutdown the computer does not receive any power through the outlet 28 2005 09 07 Chapter 4 Administration Heading Meaning Kill the Power If this option is selected the PN9108U waits for the amount time set in the Power Off Delay field see below and then turns the Outlet s power OFF when its Power Button is clicked to turn off the power Turning the power off performs a cold non safe shutdown Selecting this function disables the Reboot checkbox on the main screen Confirmation Required If this option is enabled there is a check in the checkbox a dialog box comes up asking you to confirm the operation before it is performed If it is disabled there is no check in the checkbox the operation is performed without confirmation Power On Delay Sets the amount of time the PN9108U waits after the Power Button is clicked before it turns on the computer attached to the corresponding outlet Power Off Delay Sets the amount of time the PN9108U waits after the Power Button is clicked before it shuts down the computer attached to the corresponding outlet After the delay time expires the PN9108U waits another fifteen seconds then shuts the computer down
17. IP address automatically DHCP or Specify an IP address If you chose the latter fill the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway fields with the information appropriate to your network 4 Click Set IP 5 After the IP address shows up in the Device List click Exit to end the program Method 2 1 Set your computer s IP address to 192 168 0 XXX Where XXX represents any number or numbers except 60 192 168 0 60 is the default address of the PN9108U 2 Specify the switch s default IP address 192 168 0 60 in your browser and you will be able to connect 3 Assign a fixed IP address for the PN9108U that is suitable for the network segment that it resides on 4 After you log out be sure to reset your computer s IP address to its original value 46 2005 09 07 Appendix Method 3 A fixed IP address can also be assigned with the ARP command as follows 1 Turn off the power to the PN9108U 2 Enter the following command arp s lt ip address gt lt PN9108U s MAC address gt Where the IP address that you assign is one suitable for the network segment that the PN9108U resides on Note The PN9108U s MAC address can be found on its bottom panel 3 Turn the power to the PN9108U back on 4 In your browser go to the IP address you just assigned and log in with your Username and Password Note You must log in within 30 seconds after entering the arp command Therefore it would be advisable to have y
18. Providing a name and description is optional but makes it convenient for system operators to distinguish among installation groups in large installations when there are several groups of daisy chained PN9108Us The name can be up to 30 characters Note This name is not the same as the Station Name which is set in the Configuration dialog box see p 27 Administrator This section sets the administrator s login name and password The default administrator name is administrator The default password is password For security purposes we strongly recommend that you change the default values to something unique The minimum number of alphanumeric characters for both is 4 the maximum number is 15 Connection Control Session Timeout sets a timeout value If there is no input from the logged in operator for the amount of time set with this function the operator is automatically logged out and the session is terminated Valid settings are from 2 99 minutes The default is 3 minutes A setting of 0 zero disables this function If No timeout on monitoring is enabled the system will not time out when you are using the Monitor function to view the power status of your installation see p 34 for Monitor details 22 2005 09 07 Chapter 4 Administration Network Network Settings allows you to choose how the PN9108U obtains its IP Network Settings Fixed IP Address C DHCP Enable a
19. RS 232 Port This port can be used to attach a UPS for safe shutdown of the computers configured for Safe Shutdown should there be a power outage See pp 13 and 30 for further details Note This port can also be used to provide out of band connectivity by connecting a PAO140 Module to it Contact your dealer for details 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual 5 Safe Shutdown Ports Provides safe shutdown and rebooting for Windows 98SE ME NT 2000 XP and 2003 Server systems 6 PON Power over the NET Output Port When daisy chaining PN9108U Stations this is the Chain Out port See p 14 for daisy chaining details 7 Power Switch This standard rocker switch powers the PN9108U On and Off 8 RJ 45 Port The Ethernet cable that connects the PN9108U to the Internet plugs in here 9 PON Input Port In a daisy chained installation the PON cable from the Chain Out port of the parent unit plugs in here 2005 09 07 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Installation Before you Begin 1 Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on p iv Please review it before proceeding 2 Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up have been turned off You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function 3 Make sure that the power supply voltage settings of all the devices you will be connecting up match the volta
20. User Manual To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or un interruptible power supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully Be sure that nothing rests on any cables When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies observe the following guidelines Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply Ifthe system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug the device from the wall outlet and bring it to qualified service personnel for repair The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed Liquid has been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain or water The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged The device exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service The device does not operate normally when the operating instruc
21. are An Appendix at the end of the manual provides technical and other important information regarding the PN9108U xi 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Courier Indicates text that you should key in Indicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt I Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps Bullet lists provide information gt Indicates selecting an option on a menu For example Start gt Run means to open the Start menu and then select Run A Indicates critical information Getting Help For additional help advice and information ALTUSEN provides several support options If you need to contact ALTUSEN technical support with a problem please have the following information ready beforehand Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred The sequence of operations that led up to the error Any other information you feel may be of help xii 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual ALTUSEN Information Technical Support North America Technical Phone Support Regis
22. ay not receive enough amperage to operate correctly Once you are cabled up you can turn on the PN9108U and the connected devices ES WARN We gt see O e 5 E dl CEdSE8 EC G amp S wa i 13 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Daisy Chaining To manage even more devices up to 15 additional PN9108U Stations can be daisy chained down from the top level unit In this way up to 128 devices can be managed on a complete installation To set up a daisy chained installation do the following 1 For each PN9108U Station that you add to the chain use the DB 9 to DB 9 PON cable that was provided with it to connect the parent PN9108U s PON OUT port to the child PN9108U s PON IN port E a E Ela E de O Gor ea E E a le gt le a S le A 3 3 7 oodd SEDE Y CD IDS IIS E LOQUO 2 2 Power up the daisy chained PN9108U Stations in sequence starting with the highest level Station and working down In each case wait for the PN9108U s Station ID to be ascertained and displayed on th
23. bers Outlet Name Each outlet can be given a distinctive name The maximum number of characters is 15 Modem Ring Resume This is a Safe Shutdown and Reboot option see p 12 If this option is selected when the Outlet s Power Button is clicked OFF the PN9108U waits for the amount time set in the Power Off Delay dialog box see below and then performs a Safe Shutdown on the computer attached to its Outlet When the Power Button is clicked ON the PN9108U waits for the amount time set in the Power On Delay field see below and then restarts the computer The front panel LEDs flash while the action is pending Note With this option although the computer has been turned off it is still receiving power through the outlet Therefore the computer can be locally physically turned on or off in which case the computer s status may not correspond with the Outlet Status display The gray socket icon flashes instead of remains steady to remind you of this To make sure that the computer is in sync with the display click the power On Off On or Off On Off when making a power status change System after AC back This is a Safe Shutdown option see p 12 If this option is selected when the Outlet s Power Button is clicked OFF the PN9108U waits for the amount time set in the Power Off Delay dialog box see below and then performs a Safe Shutdown on the computer attached to its Outlet When the Power
24. between Local and Remote access for each port via front panel push button switches Individual control of each port users can set the power on sequence and delay time for each port to allow equipment to be turned on in the proper order Easy setup and operation via a browser interface Safe shutdown and rebooting for Windows systems Overcurrent protection protection and recovery for each AC port plus total port overcurrent protection remote users can monitor the current status via the GUI on their browsers Separate circuits for the unit s power and the power to the devices the power control status menu is still accessible even when an overload condition trips the devices circuit breaker Cumulative load measurement remote users can view load information in amperes via the GUI on their browsers On Off scheduling allows everything from a one time start shutdown to daily weekly etc starts shutdowns at user specified times Port grouping perform the same action on a specified group of ports Two level Administrator and User security Detachable front panel for convenient rack mounting Safe shutdown and rebooting is supported if the Power Monitor utility has been installed see Automated Setup p 38 2005 09 07 Chapter 1 Introduction Optional Capability With the purchase of an optional PA0140 OOBC module that plugs into the its RS 232 port the PN9108U can provid
25. ct to If your computer is on the same network segment as the PN9108U you can simply specify the switch s default IP address 192 168 0 60 in your browser and you will be able to connect If your computer is not on the same network segment as the PN9108U there are three methods to choose from in order to assign a fixed IP address After you have connected and logged in you can give the PN9108U its fixed network address in the Network Settings dialog box see p 23 Method 1 For computers running Windows an IP address can be assigned with the IP Installer utility 1 Open the IPInstaller directory on the Software CD that came with your PN9108U package and run IPInstaller exe A dialog box similar to the one below appears 4 Network Device IP Installer Mm E Device List IP Address 001074340016 10 0 1 82 About Help Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Specify an IP address IP Address 10 0 1 amp SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 EEEN m0 0 1 3 Set IP 45 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual 2 Select the device whose address you wish to determine in the Device List If the list is empty or your device doesn t appear click Enumerate to refresh the Device List If there is more than one device in the list use the MAC address to pick the one you want The PN9108U s MAC address is located on its bottom panel 3 Select either Obtain an
26. ction that was set by the administrator for each of the outlets Note 1 Users must have permission to operate all the ports in a group in order to use this function If a user doesn t have permission to operate any port in the group clicking the Power Button has no effect 2 If some ports in a group are ON and some are OFF and you click the OFF button the ports that are ON turn OFF The ports that are OFF remain OFF Details about creating and configuring power outlet groups are described in the Configuration section of the Administration chapter see p 27 20 2005 09 07 Chapter 4 Administration Working Environment Configuration The icon bar at the top of the main screen is used by the administrator to configure the PN9108U s working environment s a General Date Time Firmware An explanation of each of the configuration functions is given in the sections that follow General When you click the General icon the following dialog box appears General Settings System Information Name PN9108U Description Administrator Name administrator a Password aannam Confirm Password poto Connection Control Session timeout 3 minute s F No timeout on monitoring Save Reset 21 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual System Information The System Information section allows you to provide a name and description for the PN9108U installation
27. ddress Network Setting IP Address ee Gateway Address Subnet Mask AAA DNS Setting Domain Name Server _ Host Name LA Save amp Restart Reset Fixed IP Address The default is for a fixed IP address To give the PN9108U a fixed IP address fill in the Network Settings and DNS Settings fields with values appropriate to the network you are on 23 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Dynamic IP Address To have the Station obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server select the DHCP radio button When you do the fields in the Network Settings section are disabled and a Mail Configuration panel appears Network Settings Fixed IP Address DHCP Enable Network Setting IP Address Gateway Address Subnet Mask DNS Setting Domain Name Server Host Name PNo108 Mail Contiguration SMTP Server I SMTP server requires authentication Account Name Password Email From Dynamic IP from DHCP Email To Ye Save amp Restart Restore You can use these Mail Configuration fields to ascertain the IP address that was dynamically assigned to the PN9108U by doing the following 1 Key in the domain name or IP address of the SMTP mail server for your network in the top field 2 If your server requires authentication check the SMTP server requires authentication checkbox and key in your account name and password in the fields provided 3 Key in the address of yo
28. de o o Appendix IP Address Determination Troubleshooting o 0 000002 eee Administrator Login Failure Specifications p40 eee oa ew ee he ee ed Battery Replacement 2204 Limited Warranty 200 00000 Index 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual About This Manual This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your PN9108U system It covers all aspects of installation configuration and operation An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below Overview Chapter 1 Introduction introduces you to the PN9108U System Its purpose features and benefits are described Chapter 2 Hardware Setup shows the PN9108U s front and rear components and provides step by step instructions for setting up your installation Chapter 3 Browser Operation details the concepts and procedures involved in the browser operation of your PN9108U installation Chapter 4 Administration explains the administrative procedures that are employed to configure the PN9108U s working environment Chapter 5 Safe Shutdown and Reboot shows you how to safely close a system down and reboot it without involving the danger to the file systems that simply killing the power supply does Chapter 6 Upgrading The Firmware describes how to keep your PN9108U up to date with the latest features and fixes to its firmw
29. e PAE SP RAE whee ae 7 Installation e tsetse da a Fk ek eke ees 9 Before you Besins ice ba eee Se Pee pees ae de 9 Stackin os id Goer a tok Ba he aa as pel ok By 9 Rack Mounting 000 000 2 eee eee 10 Single Stage Installation o o o o 12 Daisy Chaining 3 2060 ge sr e ee 14 Chapter 3 Browser Operation Logging I o rra a bv GS dae weed 15 The PN9108U Main Screen o o e 16 Device Selector coi do ida de dr re Oa Ae ane 17 D vice Control yea lp EMR Eee 17 The Power Status Screen o e 18 The Top Pa el ooo oe lek e Ra RA A 18 The Bottom Panel o o e 20 ix 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Chapter 4 Administration Working Environment Configuration General evi hed OE ek apes WEES a y Network aec d 4 BS o ed GA GREER Date Time 3 hh Be head oe Sek AE tdi NO LOSOUt se os Bigs a EE A EGS Power Management Configuration Configuration seede sans a A Schedule jhe ae sw eta hE Sie ae OR ee User Management 0 0 MONO co ba a e a TOS catala e la Got aa dl Gate ee Aah ett Chapter 5 Safe Shutdown and Reboot QVELVIEW oa A Gee Boxed Bat ered eh GS Automated Setup o o Installation ee eee RS SS Uninstalling bici A a Manual Setup eiii er ig See NTE A a BO a eB st A cd Chapter 6 Upgrading The Firmware Preparations 2 aia is Bc od Starting the Upgra
30. e Station ID LED before powering on the next unit The Station ID for First Stage top level unit is 01 the ID for the Second Stage unit is 02 etc 3 After all the PN9108U Stations are up power on the devices 14 2005 09 07 Chapter 3 Browser Operation Logging In The PN9108U is accessed with an internet browser Note Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128 bit encryption 1 Open your browser and specify the IP address of the PN9108U you want to access in the browser s URL location bar Note 1 Get the IP address from the PN9108U administrator 2 If you are the administrator and are logging in for the first time the various ways to determine the PN9108U s IP address are described in the Appendix on p 45 2 A Security Alert dialog box appears Accept the certificate 3 A login dialog box like the one below appears PN9108U Login Username Password Login Reset 4 Provide a valid Username and Password set by the PN9108U administrator then Click Login to continue Note If you are the administrator and are logging in for the first time use the default Username administrator and the default Password password For security purposes we strongly recommend you remove these and give yourself a unique Username and Password see Administrator p 22 15 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual The PN9108U Main Screen After you have successfully logged
31. e number in brackets to the right of the title indicates the total number of stations on the installation Device Selector 1 01 PN9108U No 4 The names of the Stations are listed in the list box below the title To select a Station for power management click on the arrow to drop the list down then click to select the Station you want to work with When you select a Station its Power Status screen appears Note 1 Each PN9108U s Station ID is displayed in the Station ID LED on its front panel see p 6 2 The outlets in the Power Status panels are for the Station currently selected in the Device Selector 3 Clicking the Altusen logo will take you to the Altusen web page Device Control With the exception of Status the buttons in the Device Control panel are used by the Administrator Device Control to configure the power management options of the Station that is currently selected in the Device Selector panel These functions are explained in O Chapter 4 Clicking the Status button brings up the Power Status screen for the currently selected device see Device Selector above The Power Status Screen is discussed in the next section 17 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual The Power Status Screen The Top Panel Power Status amp Control Station PN9108U No 4 Current Load 0 1 A A a T B J DN c J E oN a OFF Power Buttons Outlet A
32. e the following Out of Band Connectivity OOB power on off reboot control of the computers attached to the PN9108U Local control via a direct terminal link from the PN9108U s RS 232 port to the computer s RS 232 port Remote control via an external modem for either a console terminal connection or for an ISP internet connection Three configuration management methods Browser Telnet or Console Terminal 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Requirements Browsers accessing the PN9108U must support SSL 128 bit encryption For cold booting of attached computers the computer s BIOS must support this feature For Safe Shutdown The computer must be running Windows Windows 98 or higher The computer s BIOS must support Safe Shutdown There must be an available COM port for the Safe Shutdown cable to plug into on the computer For Out of Band Connectivity an optional PAO140 OOBC Module must be installed 2005 09 07 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Front View oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo o 0000000 0 QUee 1 Port LEDs The Port LEDs provide status information about their corresponding AC outlet ports There is one pair of LEDs for each port The one on the left is the Remote Access LED the one on the right is the Power LED A Remote Access LED lights GREEN to indicate that the device attached to its corresponding po
33. elect model coca a For the COM port entry select the COM port on the computer that the Safe Shutdown Cable is plugged into b Match the other options to the values shown in the figure above 40 2005 09 07 Chapter 5 Safe Shutdown and Reboot 2 Click Next A dialog box similar to the one below appears UPS Interface Configuration On COM1 2 x UPS Signal Polarity 1 Warning Please consult your UPS documentation before attempting to configure signal polarities IV Power Fail On Battery C Negative Positive Low Battery C Negative Positive IV UPS Shutdown C Negative Positive lt Back Finish Cancel Select the options in the dialog box so that they match the settings shown in the figure above 3 Click Finish click OK To check that the setup is working 1 Navigate through the following folders Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services 2 In Services scroll down until you see the Uninterruptible Power Supply entry with Started for its status as shown in the figure below REE action vew e 9 S SAB m n m Tree Name Description status startup Type Logonas_ Services Local Ke Routing and Remote Access Offers routing service Disabled LocalSystem Bs Runds Service Enables starting proce Started Automatic LocalSystem Ey Security Accounts Manager Stores security inform Started Aut
34. ellow Connectors PON In 1 x DB 9 F PON Out 1 x DB 9 M LAN 1 x RJ 45 RS 232 1 x DB 9 M Safe Shutdown 8 x 6 pin Safe Shutdown Jacks F Switches Power 1 x Rocker Outlet On Off 8 x Pushbutton Remote On Off Sta ID Display 1 x Pushbutton Reset 1 x Semi hidden Power Consumption No Load 120V 60Hz 16W Power Consumption Maximum Load 120V 60Hz 1440W Environment Operating Temperature 0 40 C Storage Temperature 20 60 C Humidity 0 80 RH Noncondensing Housing Metal Weight 4 2 kg Dimensions L x W x H 52 43 2 x 25 4 x 4 4 cm 2005 09 07 Appendix Battery Replacement This equipment is provided with a replaceable lithium battery CR2032 3V Replacement by an incorrect type may result in an explosion CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS 53 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Limited Warranty ALTUSEN warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase If this product proves to be defective contact ALTUSEN s support department for repair or replacement of your unit ALTUSEN will not issue a refund Return requests can not be processed without the original proof of purchase When returning the product you must ship the product in its original packaging or pac
35. ge of the AC source that the PN9108 is plugged into Stacking The PN9108U can be placed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support its weight plus the weight of its attached cables To place or stack the PN9108U remove the backing material from the bottom of the rubber feet that came with this package and stick them onto the switch s bottom panel at the corners as shown in the diagram below Note To ensure adequate ventilation allow at least 5 1 cm on each side and 12 7cm at the back for power cord and cable clearance 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Rack Mounting The PN9108U can be installed in most standard 19 1U racks To rack mount the unit do the following 1 Separate the front and rear modules by removing the four module attaching screws Phillips hex head M3 x8 2 Use the screws you just removed and the ones supplied with the rack mounting kit to screw the rack mounting brackets into both modules Phillips hex head M3 x 8 10 2005 09 07 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 3 Position the device in the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the hole in the rack 4 Screw the mounting brackets to the rack A 2 e e ee n 8 Q R Q 5 Q R Y 0 Note Cage nuts are provided for racks that are not prethreaded 11 2005 09 07
36. ion or use a product such as KVM over the NET to access them remotely and answer the dialog box questions 50 2005 09 07 Appendix Administrator Login Failure If you are unable to perform an Administrator login because the Username and Password information has become corrupted or you have forgotten it for example you can clear the login information with the following procedure 1 Power off the PN9108U and remove its housing 2 Short the jumper labeled J6 y y Power on the switch When the Link and 10 100Mbps LEDs flash power off the switch Remove the jumper cap from J6 Do rn A W Close the housing and start the PN9108U back up After you start back up you can use the default Username and Password see p 15 to log in 51 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Specifications Function Specification Power Inlet 1 x IEC 60320 C14 M Power Outlets 8 x IEC 60320 C13 F I P Rating Total input 100 120 V AC 50 60Hz 12A max O P Rating Per port 100 120 V AC 50 60Hz 9A max Total 100 120 V AC 50 60Hz 11A max LEDs Outlet Power 8 orange Remote Access 8 green Link 1 green 10 100 Mpbs 1 orange green Power 1 blue Current 1 red Station ID 2 x 7 segment y
37. irmware Upgrade Package you want to install usually the most recent and download it to your computer 43 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Starting the Upgrade 1 From the computer that you downloaded the upgrade file to log into the PN9108U 2 Click the Firmware icon The Firmware Upgrade dialog box appears Firmware Upgrade Attach the upload file pe ese Browse Y Check Firmware Version Upload 3 Click the Browse button navigate to the upgrade file and select it 4 Click Upload to perform the upgrade Note 1 Ona daisy chained installation the upgrade procedure starts with the second station The remaining stations are automatically upgraded in turn with the first station upgraded last After all of the stations have been upgraded they all restart automatically 2 If you enable Check Firmware Version the upgrade function compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the PN9108U s current version is equal to higher than the upgrade version it won t overwrite the PN9108U s version 3 If you do not enable Check Firmware Version the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level or not 44 2005 09 07 Appendix IP Address Determination If you are an administrator logging in for the first time you need to access the PN9108U in order to give it an IP address that users can conne
38. kaging that gives an equal degree of protection Include your proof of purchase in the packaging and the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package This warranty becomes invalid if the factory supplied serial number has been removed or altered on the product This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence or modification of any part of the product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper equipment or attempted repair by anyone other than ALTUSEN This warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS IN NO EVENT SHALL ALTUSEN S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FURTHER ALTUSEN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT INDI RECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTA TION ALTUSEN SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHOUT LIMITA TION LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY AND ANY EXPENSES FROM RECOV ERY PROGRAMMING AND REPRODUCTION OF ANY PROGRAM OR DATA ALTUSEN makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular p
39. n the software CD that came with this package Note Power Monitor only works with Windows systems Power Monitor watches the computer s power status via the UPS signal If the UPS signals a power failure and a low battery condition a dialog box pops up to inform you that the utility will perform a safe shutdown in a few seconds Installation To install the Power Monitor simply execute the self extracting setup program PMonitorSetup exe A copy of PMonitor exe is placed in the Windows Startup folder so that it executes each time the system is booted When monitoring is in effect a monitoring icon in the form of lightning bolt Ej is placed in the Windows taskbar to indicate so When monitoring is temporarily disabled a canceled lightning bolt icon amp is displayed You can switch between enabled and disabled by right clicking the icon and selecting Start Monitor or Stop Monitor from the pop up context menu You can exit the program by right clicking on the icon and selecting Exit from the pop up context menu 38 2005 09 07 Chapter 5 Safe Shutdown and Reboot By default PMonitor monitors the COM1 port If the utility displays an error message stating that it is unable to open the COM port it means that the port is already being used by another utility You can either stop the other utility and try again or use a different COM port for the PMonitor program If you choose to use a differen
40. omatic _LocalSystem Sy server Provides RPC support Started Automatic LocalSystem By Smart Card Manages and controls Manual LocalSystem By smart Card Helper Provides support for Manual LocalSystem y system Event Notification Tracks system events Started Automatic LocalSystem By Task Scheduler Enables a program to Started Automatic LocalSystem Sa TCP NetBIOS Helper Se Enables support for N Started Automatic LocalSystem Sa Telephony Provides Telephony A Started Manual Localsystem BsTelnet Allows a remote user t Manual LocalSystem Uninterruptible an uninterru te By Utility Manager Starts and configures LocalSystem Sy Windows Installer Installs repairs and re LocalSystem Sy Windows Management Ins Provides system mana Started Automatic LocalSystem y windows Management Ins Provides systems man Started Manual LocalSystem y windows Time Sets the computer clock Manual LocalSystem By Workstation Provides network con Started Automatic LocalSystem y 41 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual NT Eh Go to the Control Panel open the UPS entry A dialog box similar to the one below appears UPS x FM Uninterruptible Power Supply is installed on COMT v r UPS Configuration UPS Interface Voltages eid M Power failure signal C Negative Positive Help M Low battery signal at least C Negative Positive shutdown UPS Service Eva vario message ise cmd fia
41. ono Name Modem Ring Resume System after AC Back Killthe Power Confirmation Required Power On Delay Power Off Delay a fome c c 6 o P be P le 8 paes c 0 19 z sec Bsc c fome c c 19 Oo ec sec D feo 0 6 6 Oo D bec ec E pae 9 o i E ec Esc F fer 19 O 6 o P bec P se 6 pues c c 6 A Esc Fac H pm 1 c 0 6 o Esc Esc Group Name Outlets in Each Group Group 1 ko Da De Oc Do De Or Oe On Group 2 ko Da Oese Oc Do Me Or Oe Dn Group 3 ko Da De Oc Do De Or Oe On Group 4 for Da De Oc Do De Or Oe On UPS Pin Assignments and Signal Polarities I Enable UPS Power Fail On Battery Negative Positive Low Battery Negative Positive UPS Shutdown Negative Positive Warning Please consult your UPS documentation before attempting to configure pin assignments and signal polarities 27 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual The top Configuration panel allows you to set up a power management configuration for each port These settings determine what takes place when you click the Power Button On or Off The meanings of the field headings are given in the following table Heading Meaning Station Name To make things more convenient on a multi station installation each station can be given a distinctive name To name a station key in the name of your choice up to 15 letters and num
42. our browser all set up to go to the IP address beforehand 5 Once you have logged in go to Network Settings to set up the permanent IP environment see p 23 47 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Troubleshooting Problem 1 On a safe shutdown and reboot operation when rebooting the computer stops at the logon screen and waits for a Username and Password instead of automatically logging on Solution The Autologon function hasn t been configured for the computer Set it up as follows 1 2 48 For Win NT run regedit exe for Win 2000 or XP run regedt32 Select the following HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows NT Current Version Winlogon Under the Edit menu select Add Value Add the variables and values as shown in the table below Name Value DefaultDomainName domain name for this computer DefaultUserName user name for this computer DefaultPassword user password for this computer AutoAdminLogon 1 Note Remove the brackets and replace the text inside the brackets with suitable values for yourself on this computer Close the Registry Editor Note Make sure you have a real password not blank configured for logging on to your system 2005 09 07 Appendix Problem 2 The computer has an older mainboard that doesn t support APM in the BIOS What can I do to get Safe Shutdown and Reboot working Solution If you
43. ower Control Buttons Each button A to H controls the power status of its corresponding AC output port as follows Pressing the button for less than 3 seconds toggles the port between Remote Access enabled and Remote Access disabled Local Mode If Remote Access is disabled the switch does not allow the port to be managed from a remote connection Under Local Mode pressing and holding the button in for more than 3 seconds switches the power to its corresponding port On or Off 7 Current Display Switch Toggles between showing the Station ID and current status in amps on the Station ID LED S Reset Switch Pressing and holding this switch in for more than three seconds resets the PN9108U to its factory default settings This switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin object such as the end of a paper clip or a ballpoint pen 9 Link LED Lights GREEN to indicate that a connection via the PN9108U s RJ 45 Ethernet port has been established Flashes to indicate that data is being transmitted 2005 09 07 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Rear View 32 608008 0008 es gt m EOS PRES TH COG a 7 8 9 1 Power Socket The power cable from the AC source plugs in here 2 Circuit Breaker Press to reset the circuit 3 AC Power Outlets The power cables that connect to the computers plug in here 4
44. provides remote power management for eight AC outlets via a TCP IP connection allowing administrators to control the power off power on and reboot status for each attached device from any computer connected to the Internet whether down the hall or half way around the world p E ll PN9108U The power status of each outlet can be set individually allowing users to establish on off schedules for each device Up to 15 additional PN9108U Stations can be daisy chained down from the original PN9108U providing remote power management for up to 128 devices Installation and operation is fast and easy plugging cables into their appropriate ports and simple GUI management is all that is entailed Out of band connectivity is available with the installation of an optional PA0140 OOBC Module and PN9108U s firmware is upgradeable over the Net so you can stay current with the latest improvements simply by downloading updates from our website With its advanced features and ease of operation the PN9108U is the most convenient most reliable and most cost effective way to remotely manage power access for multiple computer installations 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Features Remote power on off reboot control for eight outlets via TCP IP and a built in 10 100 Ethernet port Daisy chain up to 15 additional stations to control up to 128 outlets Manual switching
45. re reliable operation and to protect against overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered The device should never be placed on a soft surface bed sofa rug etc as this will block its ventilation openings Likewise the device should not be placed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company The device is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Always follow your local national wiring codes Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord or cables Route the power cord and cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes 2005 09 07 PN9108U
46. reen 0 16 Monitor 2200 ee 34 Mounting 10 N Network settingS 23 O Operation 00 15 Outlet configuration 27 Outlet groups 30 OVERVIEW eee dida iaia 1 P PN9108U Front view 2 00 5 Rear VieW 2 02 eee 7 Power cords 0 vii Power management configuration 27 55 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Power status screen Bottom panel 20 Top panel 18 R Rack mounting 10 Safety information vi Requirements 4 S Safety Instructions iv Schedule 00 32 Session timeout 22 56 Single stage installation 12 Stacking sucia 9 T Technical Support xiii Timeout r aa REE 22 Troubleshooting 48 U W UPS cai in 30 User management 33 Working env config 21 2005 09 07
47. rt is capable of being controlled remotely A Power LED lights ORANGE to indicate that there is electricity going to its corresponding outlet The LED flashes under the following conditions If Modem Ring Resume is enabled see p 28 the outlet still receives electricity even when it is OFF The Power LED blinks OFF then ON for 8 seconds then repeats this sequence to indicate this situation When a power status change is pending the LED flashes until the change has taken place If both LEDs flash it indicates that there is either an overcurrent situation or the relay has failed See Flashing Lightbulb p 18 for more details 2 Current LED Lights to indicate that the current status in amps is being displayed on the Station ID LED instead of the Station ID 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual 3 Station ID LED The PN9108U s Station ID usually displays here If this is a Single Station installation see p 12 or the First Station on a Daisy Chained installation see p 14 the PN9108U has a Station ID of 01 The current status in amps displays here instead of the Station ID when the Current Display Switch is toggled ON see item 7 below 4 10 100 Mbps Data LED The LED lights ORANGE to indicate 10 Mbps data transmission speed The LED lights GREEN to indicate 100 Mbps data transmission speed 5 Power LED Lights when the PN9108U is powered up and ready to operate 6 P
48. t COM port 1 Stop the PMonitor program 2 Connect your safe shutdown cable to a different COM port 3 Right click on the Monitoring Disabled icon and select Options from the context menu that appears A dialog box similar to the one below appears Power Monitor Options X On port com y UPS Signal Polarity Power Fail On Battery O Negative F Low Battery O Negative Positive 4 Open the list of COM ports and select the COM port that the safe shutdown cable is connected to Note Only changes to the COM port selection can be made in this dialog box Since the utility only monitors the Positive UPS signals the other settings are fixed Uninstalling To unistall the utility 1 Exit the Power Monitor program 2 Open the Windows Start menu 3 Choose Programs gt Power Monitor gt Uninstall Power Monitor 39 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Manual Setup Windows NT 2000 XP and Server 2003 can be manually configured for safe shutdown and rebooting instead of using the Power Monitor utility The following sections explain the procedures involved Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 To set up Windows 2000 XP or Server 2003 for safe shutdown and rebooting do the following 1 Go to the Control Panel open Power Options open the UPS page in the Details panel click Select A dialog box similar to the one below appears Select manufacturer On port Generic y com hd S
49. t becomes necessary to replace the cables supplied with this package be sure to use cables of at least the same standard as the ones provided Power Cord For models with a 220 240 V AC power supply use a tandem T blade type attachment plug with ground connector power cord that meets the respective European country s safety regulations such as VDE for Germany The plug should comply with the VDE 0620 specification the connector should comply with the VDE 0625 specification A minimum 10A 0 75 mm x 3G power cord HOSVV F or VW 1 should be used Power Outlet Cords For models with a 220 240 V AC power supply the connector should comply with the VDE 0625 or EN60320 specification A minimum 10A 0 75 mm x 3G power cord HOSVV F or VW 1 should be used vii 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Package Contents The complete PN9108U package consists of PN9108U Station AC Source Power Cord Power Outlet Power Cords Safe Shutdown Cables PON Cable DB9 F to DB9 M Rack Mount Kit Brackets and Phillips head hex M3 x 8 screws Foot pads Software CD User Manual Quick start guide Ro Re 00 00 mn Warranty registration card Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If anything is missing or was damaged in shipping contact your dealer Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage
50. t corresponds to your location from the Time Zone list box Note If you are behind a firewall you must enable a port for the NTP server 25 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Firmware The Firmware upgrade function allows you to upgrade the PN9108U s firmware When you click the Firmware icon the following dialog box Firmware Upgrade Attach the upload file CT Browse Y Check Firmware Version appears Upload Details regarding performing a firmware upgrade are provided in Chapter 6 Logout Click the Logout icon to end your PN9108U session Note It is important to log out when you end your session Otherwise you must wait until the timeout setting has expired before the PN9108U can be accessed again See Connection Control under the General Settings dialog information p 21 26 2005 09 07 Chapter 4 Administration Power Management Configuration The buttons in the Device Control panel allow the PN9108U administrator to configure the power management functions of each of the PN9108U Stations on the installation The functions provided by each of the buttons are explained in the sections that follow Note You must do a separate set up for each Station on your installation Configuration Clicking the Device Control Configuration button brings up the Configuration screen The screen is composed of three panels Configuration V Ver 1 0 093 pram
51. tered ALTUSEN product owners are entitled to telephone technical support Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center 949 453 8885 International Technical Phone Support 1 Contact your local dealer 2 Call the ALTUSEN Technical Support Center 886 2 8692 6959 Email Support Email your questions and concerns to support altusen com Online Support Troubleshooting Documentation Software Updates Online troubleshooting that describes the most commonly encountered problems and offers possible solutions to them online documentation including electronically available manuals and the latest drivers and firmware for your product are available at the ALTUSEN website http www altusen com Product Information For information about all of ALTUSEN s products and how they can help you connect without limits visit ALTUSEN on the web ALTUSEN Authorized Resellers ALTUSEN provides the following ways to find an authorized reseller in your area In the United States of America call 866 ALTUSEN 258 8736 In Canada and South America call 949 453 8885 In all other locations call 886 2 8692 6789 Visit ALTUSEN on the web at http www altusen com for a list of locations and telephone numbers xiii 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual xiv Notes 2005 09 07 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The PN9108U Power over the NET is a control unit that
52. tions are followed Only adjust those controls that are covered in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage that will require extensive work by a qualified technician to repair 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Rack Mounting vi Before working on the rack make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack extended to the floor and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack Use caution when pressing the device rail release latches and sliding a device into or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Ensure that proper airflow is provided to devices in the rack Do not step on or stand on any device when servicing other devices in a rack 2005 09 07 PN9108U User Manual Power Cords Use the cables supplied with this package If i
53. ur email account in the Email From field 4 Key in the email addresses of the users you want to receive the IP address in the bottom field This field can only accept 128 total characters Addresses can be comma semicolon or spacebar delimited 5 When you are all done click Save and Restart to close the dialog box and reset the PN9108U Note Be sure that the DNS setting is filled in with a value appropriate to the network you are on 24 2005 09 07 Chapter 4 Administration Date Time The Date Time function allows you to set the PN9108U s system date and time When you click the Date Time icon the following dialog box appears Current System Time Sys Date yyyy mm dd Sys Time hh mm ss New System Time e Synchronize with computer time PC Date yyyy mm dd pose t lt sSS PC Time hh mm ss ema a Synchronize with NTP server Time Zone J vi F Enable daylight saving time Summer Time Set manually Date yyyy mm dd Time hh mm ss Save The date and time settings that the PN9108U is currently set to appear in the upper section The large lower section offers three methods to set a new system time Automatically synchronizing the date and time with your computer Obtaining the date and time from an NTP server on the internet Setting the date and time manually If you enable Synchronize with NTP server be sure to select the time zone tha
54. urpose ALTUSEN reserves the right to revise or update its product software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For details about extended warranties please contact one of our dedicated value added resellers 54 2005 09 07 A Administration 21 Date and time 25 Firmware upgrade 26 General settings 21 Network settings 23 Administrator Login Failure 51 Altusen Information xiii Authorized Resellers xiii B C Browser operation 15 Configuration Power management 27 working environment 21 Corrupt Password 51 D Daisy Chaining 14 Date and time 25 Device control 17 Configuration 27 LOG iia E ot tele oe 35 Monitor 00 34 Power status 18 Schedule 32 User management 33 F Features Ha mauuia ete ta a 2 Firmware upgrade 26 43 Forgotten Password 51 G General settings 21 H Hardware Setup Front View 5 Rear View 0 os Installation Daisy Chaining 14 Single stage 12 IP address determination 45 L LOG oi aides E 35 Logging in 00 15 M Main Sc

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