WTI Part No. 13762
Rev. G
MPC Series
Managed Power Controllers
Models Covered:
MPC-8H-1
MPC-8H-2
MPC-16H-1
MPC-16H-2
MPC-18H-1
MPC-18H-2
MPC-20VS20-1
MPC-20VS20-2
MPC-20VD20-2
MPC-20VS30-2
MPC-20VD30-2
MPC-20VS16-3
MPC-20VD16-3
MPC-20VS32-3
MPC-20VD32-3
MPC-20V-1
MPC-20V-2
MPC-DISPLAY
MPC-20VD20-1
MPC-20VS30-1
MPC-20VD30-1
Firmware Version 1.50 and Higher
User's Guide
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Warnings and Cautions
Disconnect Power
If any of the following events are noted, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet
and contact qualified service personnel:
1. If the power cord becomes frayed or damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain
or water.
Two Power Supply Cables
Note that some MPC series units feature two separate power circuits, and a separate
power supply cable for each power circuit. If your MPC unit includes two power supply
cables, make certain to disconnect both power supply cables from their power source
before attempting to service or remove the unit.
Detached 15-Amp “Starter” Cable(s)
If the MPC unit includes a detached, 125 VAC, 15 Amp “Starter” Cable(s,) this allows
you to connect the MPC to power for bench testing and initial start up is adequate for
applications that only require 15 Amps. For 20-Amp power switching applications,
please refer to the WTI Power Cable guide supplied with the unit, or use appropriate 20-
Amp cables.
Units with Attached Power Supply Cable(s)
For MPC units that include attached power supply cable(s), the socket outlet(s) shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be accessible.
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Agency Approvals
FCC Part 15 Regulation
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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment
EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance
The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following
European Community Directives:
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Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws
of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility;
and
Council Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of
the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use
within certain voltage limits;
and
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Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March on radio equipment and
telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity.
Industry Canada - EMI Information
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2. Unit Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1. MPC-H Series - Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2. MPC-H Series - Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3. MPC-V Series - Hardware Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4. Additional Button Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
3. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1. Installing the MPC Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.1. Apply Power to the MPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.2. Connect your PC to the MPC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2. Communicating with the MPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3. Installing and Operating the Optional MPC-DISPLAY Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
4. Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1. Connecting the Power Supply Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.1. Installing the Power Supply Cable Keepers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.2. Connect the MPC to Your Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3. Serial Console Port Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4. Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.5. Connecting Remote MPC Units to the AUX Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.6. Connecting the Optional MPC-DISPLAY Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.7. Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
5. Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1. Communicating with the MPC Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1.1. The Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1.2. The Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.3. Access Via PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.2. Configuration Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.3. Defining System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.1. The Real Time Clock and Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.2. The Invalid Access Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.3.3. Automated Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.3.4. Log Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.3.4.3. Reading and Erasing Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.3.5. Callback Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.4. User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.4.1. Command Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.4.2. Plug Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.4.3. Port Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.5. Managing User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.5.1. Viewing User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.5.2. Adding User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.5.3. Modifying User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
5.5.4. Deleting User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
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5. Basic Configuration (continued)
5.6. The Plug Group Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
5.6.1. Viewing Plug Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
5.6.2. Adding Plug Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
5.6.3. Modifying Plug Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
5.6.4. Deleting Plug Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
5.7. Defining Plug Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
5.7.1. The Boot Priority Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
5.8. Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
5.8.1. Console Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
5.8.2. Remote Port and AUX Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
5.9. Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
5.9.1. Network Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
5.9.2. Network Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
5.9.3. IP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
5.9.3.3. IP Security Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
5.9.4. Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
5.9.5. Domain Name Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
5.9.6. SNMP Access Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
5.9.7. SNMP Trap Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
5.9.8. LDAP Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
5.9.8.1. Adding LDAP Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
5.9.8.2 Viewing LDAP Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
5.9.8.3. Modifying LDAP Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
5.9.8.4. Deleting LDAP Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
5.9.8.5. LDAP Kerberos Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
5.9.9. TACACS Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
5.9.10. RADIUS Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
5.9.10.1. Dictionary Support for RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
5.10. Save User Selected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
5.10.1. Restore Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
6. Reboot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1. Ping-No-Answer Reboot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.1. Adding Ping-No-Answer Reboots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.2. Viewing Ping-No-Answer Reboot Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.1.3. Modifying Ping-No-Answer Reboot Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.1.4. Deleting Ping-No-Answer Reboot Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.2. Scheduled Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.2.1. Adding Scheduled Reboots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.2.2. Viewing Scheduled Reboot Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.2.3. Modifying Scheduled Reboots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.2.4. Deleting Scheduled Reboots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
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7. Alarm Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1. The Over Current Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2. The Over Temperature Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.3. The Circuit Breaker Open Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.4. The Lost Communication with AUX Units Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.5. The Lost Voltage (Line In) Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
7.6. The Ping-No-Answer Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7.7. The Invalid Access Lockout Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
8. The Status Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1. The Network Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.2. The Plug Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3. The Plug Group Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.4. The Current Metering Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.5. The Current History Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.6. The Power Metering Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.7. The Power History Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
9. Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1.1. The Plug Control Screen - Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2. Operation via the Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.2.1. The Plug Status Screen - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.2.2. Switching and Reboot Commands - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.2.3. Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
9.2.4. Connecting to Serial Ports - Text Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
9.3. The Automated Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.4. Manual Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.5. Logging Out of Command Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. SSH Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
11.1. Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
11.2. Testing Syslog Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
12. SNMP Traps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.1. Configuration:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.2. Testing the SNMP Trap Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
13.1. MPC SNMP Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.2. SNMPv3 Authentication and Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.3. Configuration via SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.4. Plug Control via SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4.2. Controlling Plug Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
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13. Operation via SNMP (continued)
13.5. Viewing MPC Status via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
13.5.2. Unit Environment Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
13.6. Sending Traps via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
14.1. Creating a Self Signed Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
14.2. Creating a Signed Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3
15.1. Sending Parameters to a File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
15.2. Restoring Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2
15.3. Restoring Previously Saved Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-3
16. Upgrading MPC Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1
17.1. Command Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1
17.2. Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-2
17.3. Command Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
A. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-1
B. Interface Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-2
B.1. Serial Console Port (RS232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-2
B.2. RJ-45 AUX Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-3
C. Connecting Devices to AUX & Remote Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-4
C.1. Connecting an Auxiliary MPC Unit to the MPC AUX Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-4
C.2. Connecting an MPC-DISPLAY Unit to an MPC Master Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-5
D. Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-7
E. Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-8
E.1. "L" Bracket Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-8
E.2. Mounting Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-10
E.3. Hook Bracket Mounting (MPC-20V Series Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-11
E.4. Zero-U Pocket Bracket Mounting (MPC-20V Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-12
F. Output Cable Keeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apx-13
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1
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List of Figures
The Plug Status Screen (Text Interface; MPC-20V Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
The Home Screen (Web Browser Interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
The System Parameters Menu (Text Interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
The Add User Menu (Text Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
The Add Plug to Group Menu (Text Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
The Add Plug Groups Menu (Web Browser Interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
The Plug Parameters Menu (Text Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
5.10. The Plug Parameters Menu (Web Browser Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
5.11. Boot Priority Example 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
5.12. Boot Priority Example 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
5.13. Serial Port Configuration Menu (Text Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
5.14. Port Configuration Menu (Web Browser Interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
5.15. Remote/AUX Port Configuration Menu (Text Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
5.16. Remote/AUX Port Configuration Menu (Web Browser Interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
5.17. Network Parameters Menu (Text Interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
5.18. Network Configuration Menu (Web Browser Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
The Help Menu (Administrator Mode; Text Interface). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
11.1. The Test Menu (Text Interface, Administrator Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
14.1. Web Access Parameters (Text Interface Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
RS232 Console Port Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-2
MPC Series AUX Port Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-3
Connecting RJ-45 DCE Devices to the AUX & Remote Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-6
Mounting Holes; MPC-20V Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-9
Attaching Mounting Buttons to MPC-20V (Vertical) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-10
Zero-U Pocket Brackets (Cross Section; Nested in Pocket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-12
Installing the Output Cable Keeper (MPC-20V Series Units Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apx-13
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1. Introduction
WTI’s MPC series Managed Power Controllers allow secure, remote metering and
management of AC powered rack mount equipment via SSL, SSH, SNMP, web
browser, telnet, external modem or local terminal. The MPC can monitor power to your
equipment, and automatically notify you when changes in current levels, temperature,
circuit breaker status or other factors exceed user-defined threshold values.
The MPC features two separate power circuits with up to 20 Amps input feed handling
capacity per branch circuit, and is available in a horizontal, rack mount version with
eight or sixteen switched outlets, or as a “zero unit” vertical mount model with 20
switched outlets.
Power Metering and Management:
The MPC can constantly measure current consumption, temperature levels, ping
response and other factors. If the MPC detects that user defined thresholds for these
values have been exceeded, the unit can promptly notify you via email, SNMP, Syslog,
LED or audible alarm. When temperature and current readings exceed user defined
critical values, the MPC can also intelligently shed the current load by temporarily
shutting down nonessential devices; when readings return to acceptable levels, the
MPC can restore power to those devices to return to normal operating conditions.
In addition, the MPC can also notify you when the Invalid Access Lockout has
been triggered, when one of the MPC circuit breakers is open, or when a loss of
communication with the optional auxiliary units is detected. The MPC also records
current consumption data to a convenient log file, which can be retrieved in ASCII, XML,
or CSV format or displayed in graph format.
Security and Co-Location Features:
Secure Shell (SSHv2) encryption and address-specific IP security masks help to prevent
unauthorized access to command and configuration functions.
The MPC also provides four different levels of security for user accounts: Administrator,
SuperUser, User and ViewOnly. The Administrator level provides complete access to
all plug functions, operating features and configuration menus. The SuperUser level
allows switching and rebooting of all plugs but does not allow access to configuration
functions. The User level allows access to only a select group of Administrator-defined
plugs. The ViewOnly level allows you to check plug status and unit status, but does not
allow switching or rebooting of outlets or access to configuration menus.
The MPC includes full Radius support, LDAP capability, TACACS capability, DHCP
and an invalid access lockout feature. An Audit Log records all user access, login and
logout times and command actions.
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Convenient, Durable Design:
The MPC is available with an optional remote display panel, which can be used to show
the status of MPC units installed in hard-to-reach spots, deep inside equipment racks.
When additional outlets are needed, each MPC unit can also be connected to up to
three Auxiliary/Remote MPC units, allowing control of up to 80 outlets via a single IP
Address .
Model Numbers
The MPC series includes a variety of horizontal and vertical models to accommodate the
power distribution needs of almost any rack mount application.
Input
Feeds
Input
Voltage
Max. Load
per Outlet
Max. Load
per Input
Max. Load
per Unit
Model No.
MPC-8H-1
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
1 ea, 20 Amp
1 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
1 ea, 20 Amp
1 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
1 ea, 30 Amp
1 ea, 30 Amp
2 ea, 30 Amp
2 ea, 30 Amp
1 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
1 ea, 32 Amp
2 ea, 32 Amp
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
16 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps
15 Amps
16 Amps
15 Amps
16 Amps
15 Amps
20 Amps
15 Amps
20 Amps
15 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
16 Amps
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
48 Amps *
48 Amps *
16 Amps
MPC-8H-2
MPC-16H-1
MPC-16H-2
MPC-18H-1
MPC-18H-2
MPC-20V-1
MPC-20V-2
MPC-20VS20-1
MPC-20VS20-2
MPC-20VD20-1
MPC-20VD20-2
MPC-20VS30-1
MPC-20VS30-2
MPC-20VD30-1
MPC-20VD30-2
MPC-20VS16-3
MPC-20VD16-3
MPC-20VS32-3
MPC-20VD32-3
16 Amps
32 Amps
32 Amps
32 Amps
32 Amps
64 Amps
* In accordance with UL requirements for branch circuits, this value has been
de-rated to 80%.
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Typographic Conventions
^(e.g. ^X)
Indicates a control character. For example, the text "^X" (Control X)
indicates the [Ctrl] key and the [X] key must be pressed
simultaneously.
COURIER FONT
Indicates characters typed on the keyboard.
For example, /ACor /ON A2.
[Bold Font]
Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets indicates a
specific key. For example, [Enter] or [Esc].
< >
[ ]
Indicates required keyboard entries. For Example: /P <n>.
Indicates optional keyboard entries. For Example: /P [n].
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2. Unit Description
2.1. MPC-H Series - Front Panel
1
2
3
4
5
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MPC-16H
REMOTE AUX 1
AMPS
VOLTS
KWATTS
TEMP
A1 A2 A3 A4
A5 A6 A7 A8
B1 B2 B3 B4
B5 B6 B7 B8
8.8.8
8.8.8
Managed Power
Controller
AUDIBLE
ALARM
DISPLAY
SELECTION
DEFAULT
PLUGS
INPUT
A
INPUT
B
PLUGS
ON
AUX 2
AUX 3
CONSOLE PORT
6
7
8
9
Figure 2.1: MPC-H Series - Front Panel (Model MPC-16H Shown)
As shown in Figure 2.1, the MPC-H Series Front Panel includes the following
components:
1. Power Circuit A - Indicator Lights: LED indicators, which light when power is
applied to the corresponding outlet on Power Circuit A.
Note: MPC-18H series units feature a single power circuit (branch.)
Accordingly, MPC-18H units also include only one set of Indicator lights and
only one Digital Display.
2. Power Circuit A - Digital Display: An LED digital readout, which can be used
to show Amps, Kilowatts, Volts or Temperature for Power Circuit A. Note that the
Display Selection Button is used to determine which of these values will appear on
the digital display..
3. Display Selection Button and Indicators: Determines which measurement will
appear on the Digital Displays for Circuits A and B. Each time the Display Selection
Button is pressed, the Digital Displays will toggle between Amps, Kilowatts, Volts,
Temperature, Total Kilowatts and Total Amps. When either "Total Kilowatts" or "Total
Amps" are selected, the MPC will display the total for Circuits A and B combined.
An LED indicator will light to show which measurement is currently selected. Note
that the "Total Kilowatts" and "Total Amps" displays are not available on
MPC-H series units, or on some MPC-V series units. Please refer to Section 2.4
for additional button functions.
4. Power Circuit B - Digital Display: Same as Item 2 above, except displays values
for Power Circuit B. (Not present on MPC-18H series units.)
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5. Power Circuit B - Indicator Lights: Same as Item 1 above, except the LEDs light
to indicate On/Off status of Power Circuit B outlets. (Not present on MPC-18H
series units.).
6. Link Ports: Four RJ45 connectors, which can be used to link the MPC unit to up
to three other MPC units, plus the optional MPC-DISPLAY, status display panel.
When your MPC unit is linked to other MPC units, this allows control of up to four
MPC units (one local unit, plus three remote units) via one IP address. If necessary,
the Link Ports can also be reconfigured as RS232 serial ports (as described in
Section 5.8.2) to allow communication with attached devices. The MPC includes
three AUX Ports and one Remote Port; the remote port is intended for connection to
the MPC-DISPLAY unit, and the AUX Ports are intended for connection to additional
MPC units.
7. Console Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), which can be used for connection
to a local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4. For a description
of the Console Port interface, please refer to Appendix B.1.
8. Default Button: This button can be used to either reset the unit to default
parameters or to perform several other functions, described in Section 2.4.
9. Audible Alarm Button and LED: When any of the Alarms discussed in Section 7
are triggered, this LED will light, and the MPC will emit an audible alarm signal. To
turn off the audible alarm single, press the Audible Alarm Button once. Please refer
to Section 2.4 for additional button functions.
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1
2
3
6
4
5
3
BUS
A
BUS
A
A-1
B-1
A-2
B-2
A-3
B-3
A-4
B-4
A-5
B-5
A-6
B-6
A-7
B-7
A-8
B-8
ACT LINK
ALARM
A
B
BUS
B
BUS
B
10/100 BaseT
6
7
8
Figure 2.2: MPC-H Series - Back Panel (Model MPC-16H-1 Shown)
2.2. MPC-H Series - Back Panel
As shown in Figure 2.2, the MPC-H Series Back Panel includes the following
components:
1. Power Circuit A - Power Inlet: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet which supplies power to
MPC control functions and the Circuit “A” outlets. Also includes cable keeper
(not shown.)
Note: MPC-18H series units feature a single Power Inlet.
2. Power Circuit B - Power Inlet: An IEC320-C20 AC inlet which supplies power to
MPC control functions and the Circuit “B” outlets. Also includes cable keeper
(not shown.) (Not present on MPC-18H series units.)
3. Power Circuit A - Circuit Breaker(s): Note that on MPC-16H and MPC-18H
models, there are two circuit breakers for each power circuit. The circuit breakers
are rated as follows:
• MPC-8H-1, MPC-16H-1 and MPC-18H-1: 20 Amp Circuit Breaker(s).
• MPC-8H-2, MPC-16H-2 and MPC-18H-2: 16 Amp Circuit Breaker(s).
4. Power Circuit A - Switched Outlets: AC Outlets that can be switched On, Off or
rebooted in response to user commands:
• MPC-8H-1: Four (4) each, NEMA 5-20R Outlets.
• MPC-8H-2: Four (4) each, IEC320-C13 Outlets.
• MPC-16H-1: Eight (8) each, NEMA 5-20R Outlets.
• MPC-16H-2: Eight (8) each, IEC320-C13 Outlets.
• MPC-18H-1: Eight (8) each, NEMA 5-20R Outlets.
• MPC-18H-2: Eight (8) each, IEC320-C13 Outlets.
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5. Power Circuit B - Switched Outlets: Same as Item 4 above. (Not present on
MPC-18H series units.)
6. Power Circuit B - Circuit Breaker(s): Same as Item 3 above. (Not present on
MPC-18H series units.)
7. Alarm Indicator Lights: Two LEDs which light when an alarm condition is detected
at the corresponding power circuit. For information on Alarm Configuration, please
refer to Section 7. Note that MPC-18H series units include only one Alarm Indicator
Light.
8. Network Port: An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your 100Base-T, TCP/IP
network. Note that the MPC features a default IP address (192.168.168.168). This
allows you to connect to the unit without first assigning an IP address. Note that the
Network Port also includes two, small LED indicators for Link and Data Activity. For
more information on Network Port configuration, please refer to Section 5.9.
2.3. MPC-V Series - Hardware Description
As shown in Figure 2.3, MPC-V Series units include the following components:
1. Default Button: This button can be used to either reset the unit to default
parameters or to perform several other functions, as described in Section 2.4.
2. Audible Alarm Button and LED: Two LEDs which light when an alarm condition
is detected at the corresponding power circuit. For information on Alarm
Configuration, please refer to Section 7. Please refer to Section 2.4 for additional
button functions Note that MPC-V series units that include only one power inlet will
also include only one Alarm LED.
3. Display Selection Button and Indicators: Determines which measurement will
appear on the Digital Displays for Circuits A and B. Each time the Display Selection
Button is pressed, the Digital Displays will toggle between Amps, Kilowatts, Volts,
Temperature, Total Kilowatts and Total Amps. When either "Total Kilowatts" or "Total
Amps" are selected, the MPC will display the total for Circuits A and B combined.
An LED indicator will light to show which measurement is currently selected.
Please refer to Section 2.4 for additional button functions. Note that the "Total
Kilowatts and "Total Amps" displays are not available on all MPC-V series units, and
that MPC-V series units that include only one power inlet, will also include only one
Digital Display.
4. Link Ports: Four RJ45 connectors, which can be used to link the MPC unit to up
to three other MPC units, plus the optional MPC-DISPLAY, status display panel.
When your MPC unit is linked to other MPC units, this allows control of up to four
MPC units (one local unit, plus three remote units) via one IP address. If necessary,
the Link Ports can also be reconfigured as RS232 serial ports (as described in
Section 5.8.2) to allow communication with attached devices. The MPC includes
three AUX Ports and one Remote Port; the remote port is intended for connection to
the MPC-DISPLAY unit, and the AUX Ports are intended for connection to additional
MPC units.
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1
4
AUX
1
AUX
3
DEFAULT
REMOTE
DISPLAY
AUX
2
2
3
5
6
AUDIBLE
ALARM
LINK
ACT
ON
Ethernet
10/100
TOTAL A+B
KWATTS
DISPLAY
SELECTION
AMPS
CONSOLE
AMPS VOLTS KWATTS TEMP
8.8.8 8.8.8
A
B
7
8
Managed Power Controller
MPC-20V
BRANCH
A1
BRANCH
B1
PLUG A1
PLUG A2
PLUG A3
PLUG A4
PLUG A5
PLUG A6
PLUG A7
PLUG A8
PLUG A9
PLUG A10
PLUG B1
PLUG B2
PLUG B3
PLUG B4
PLUG B5
PLUG B6
PLUG B7
PLUG B8
PLUG B9
PLUG B10
9
10
BRANCH
A2
BRANCH
B2
A1
A2
B1
B2
11
12
13
Figure 2.3: MPC-20V Series - Hardware Description (Model MPC-20VD20-1 Shown)
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5. Network Port: An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your 100Base-T, TCP/IP
network. Note that the MPC features a default IP address (192.168.168.168). This
allows you to connect to the unit without first assigning an IP address. Note that the
Network Port also includes two, small LED indicators for Link and Data Activity. For
more information on Network Port configuration, please refer to Section 5.9.
6. Console Port: A DB9, RS232 serial port (DTE), which can be used for connection
to a local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4. For a description
of the Console Port interface, please refer to Appendix B.1.
7. Power Circuit A - Digital Display: An LED digital readout, which can be used
to show Amps, Kilowatts, Volts or Temperature for Power Circuit A. Note that the
Display Selection Button (Item 3) is used to determine which of these values will
appear on the digital display.
Note: Some MPC models include only one power circuit. Accordingly, MPC
models that include only one power circuit, the unit will also have only one
digital display.
8. Power Circuit B - Digital Display: Same as Item 7 above, except displays values
for Power Circuit B. MPC Models that include only one power circuit will also have
only one digital display. (Not included on MPC-V series models that feature a single
power inlet.)
9. Power Circuit A - Switched Outlets and Indicator Lights: AC Outlets that can be
switched On, Off or rebooted in response to user commands. Note that each outlet
includes an LED Indicator, which lights when power is applied to the outlet.
Notes:
• Some MPC models include only one power circuit.
• Please refer to the table in Section 1 or Section 3 for power ratings for your
specific MPC model.
10. Power Circuit B - Switched Outlets and Indicator Lights: Same as Item 9 above,
except outlets and LED indicators are for Power Circuit B. Note that some MPC
models include only one power circuit. (Not included on MPC-V series models that
feature a single power inlet.)
11. Circuit Breaker(s): Some MPC models include two power circuits, with two
breakers for each circuit, and other MPC models include only one power circuit with
two circuit breakers. For a description of the power rating for your specific MPC
model, please refer to the table in Section 1 or Section 3.
12. Unit Bottom Plate: In all models except MPC-20V-1 and MPC-20V-2, the power
inlets are located on the bottom plate of the unit. In MPC-20V-1 and MPC-20V-2
models, the power inlets are located at the bottom of the front panel.
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13. Power Inlet(s): The power inlets are configured differently on MPC models, in
accordance with the power rating, maximum load and the number of power circuits.
Depending on your specific model, the MPC may include either one or two power
inlets or either one or two power supply cables. Other MPC models may include
either one or two permanently attached power supply cables. For a description of
the power input configuration for your specific MPC unit, please fefer to the table in
Section 1 or Section 3. Note that MPC models with detachable power cable(s) will
also include a power inlet cable keeper.
2.4. Additional Button Functions
In addition to the button functions discussed in Sections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3, the Default,
Audible Alarm and Display Selection buttons can also be used to perform several
additional functions described below:
Notes:
• All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System
Parameters menu, as described in Section 5.3.
• When the MPC is reset to factory defaults, all user-defined configuration
parameters will be cleared, and the default “super” user account will also be
restored.
1. Reboot Operating System:
a) Press and hold the Default button for five seconds, and then release it.
b) The MPC will reboot it's operating system; all plugs will be left in their current
On/Off state.
c) If the optional MPC-DISPLAY unit is installed, and this operation is performed at
the MPC-DISPLAY unit, all connected MPC units will also be rebooted.
2. Set Parameters to Factory Defaults:
a) Simultaneously press both the Default button and the Display Selection button,
hold them for five seconds, and then release them.
b) All MPC parameters will be reset to their original factory default settings, and
the unit will then reboot. All plugs will be left in their current On/Off state.
c) This function will not be applied to other connected MPC units.
3. Toggle/Default All Plugs:
a) Simultaneously press both the Default button and Audible Alarm button, hold
them for five seconds, and then release them.
b) The MPC will switch all plugs to the Off state. If all plugs are already in the Off
state, then the unit will reset all plugs to their user defined default states.
c) This function will not be applied to other connected MPC units.
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4. Enable/Disable Audible Alarm:
a) In the default state, the Audible Alarm is Enabled.
b) To disable the Audible Alarm, press and hold the Audible Alarm button for three
seconds and then release it. To enable the Audible Alarm, press and hold the
Audible Alarm button for three seconds again.
c) If the optional MPC-DISPLAY unit is installed, and this operation is performed at
the MPC-DISPLAY unit, the audible alarm feature on all connected MPC units
will also be disabled. If this operation is performed at one of the connected
MPC units, then the operation will only be applied to that unit.
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3. Getting Started
This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the MPC series
hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate
basic features and check for proper operation.
Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit
configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. In order to take full
advantage of the features provided by this unit, it is recommended that you should refer
to the remainder of this User’s Guide.
3.1. Installing the MPC Hardware
Note: This section describes the installation procedure for individual MPC
units.
• For Quick Start installation instructions for the optional MPC-DISPLAY unit,
please refer to Section 3.3.
• For instructions on connecting your local MPC unit to additional, remote MPC
units via the AUX ports, please refer to Sections 4.5 and 5.8.2.
3.1.1. Apply Power to the MPC
Refer to power rating nameplate on the MPC unit, and then connect the unit to an
appropriate power source. Note that the MPC features two separate AC inputs and
two separate power busses; connect power cables to the unit’s Circuit “A” and Circuit
“B” Power Inlets, install the cable keepers (as described in Section 4.1.1), then connect
the cables to an appropriate power supply. Refer to the table on the next page for
information concerning power requirements and maximum load.
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Input
Feeds
Input
Voltage
Max. Load
per Outlet
Max. Load
per Input
Max. Load
per Unit
Model No.
MPC-8H-1
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
1 ea, 20 Amp
1 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
1 ea, 20 Amp
1 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
2 ea, 20 Amp
1 ea, 30 Amp
1 ea, 30 Amp
2 ea, 30 Amp
2 ea, 30 Amp
1 ea, 16 Amp
2 ea, 16 Amp
1 ea, 32 Amp
2 ea, 32 Amp
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
100 to 240 VAC
16 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps
15 Amps
16 Amps
15 Amps
16 Amps
15 Amps
20 Amps
15 Amps
20 Amps
15 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
16 Amps
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
16 Amps *
16 Amps *
32 Amps *
32 Amps *
24 Amps *
24 Amps *
48 Amps *
48 Amps *
16 Amps
MPC-8H-2
MPC-16H-1
MPC-16H-2
MPC-18H-1
MPC-18H-2
MPC-20V-1
MPC-20V-2
MPC-20VS20-1
MPC-20VS20-2
MPC-20VD20-1
MPC-20VD20-2
MPC-20VS30-1
MPC-20VS30-2
MPC-20VD30-1
MPC-20VD30-2
MPC-20VS16-3
MPC-20VD16-3
MPC-20VS32-3
MPC-20VD32-3
16 Amps
32 Amps
32 Amps
32 Amps
32 Amps
64 Amps
* In accordance with UL requirements for branch circuits, this value has been
de-rated to 80%.
Notes:
• MPC-H Series model numbers that end with the “-1” suffix include 20 Amp
Circuit Breaker(s).
• MPC-H Series model numbers that end with the “-2” suffix include 16 Amp
Circuit Breaker(s).
• MPC-V Series model numbers that end with “-3” include 16 Amp Circuit
Breaker(s).
• MPC-V Series model numbers that end with “-1” or “-2” include 20 Amp
Circuit Breaker(s). The only exception is the MPC-20V-2, which includes 16
Amp Circuit Breakers.
• To determine the exact model number for your MPC unit, either refer to the
nameplate on the back of the unit, or access command mode as described
in Section 3.2 and invoke the Product Status command; in the Text Interface,
type /J *and press [Enter]; in the Web Browswer Interface, click on the
"Product Status" Link on the left hand side of the screen.
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3.1.2. Connect your PC to the MPC
The MPC can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via
serial port, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order
to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the MPC via either the
Network Port or Console Port. Note that it is not necessary to connect to both the
Network and Console Ports, and that the Console Port can be connected to either a
local PC or External Modem.
• Network Port: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface to the MPC
Network port.
• Console Port: Use a null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to the MPC
COM (RS232) Port.
• External Modem: Use a standard AT to Modem cable to connect your external
modem to the MPC Console (RS232) Port.
3.2. Communicating with the MPC
When properly installed and configured, the MPC will allow command mode access via
Telnet, Web Browser, SNMP, SSH client, modem, or local PC.
Notes:
• In order to ensure security, Browser access is disabled in the default state.
To enable Web Browser access, please refer to Section 5.9.
• Default MPC serial port parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps,
RTS/CTS Handshaking, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although these
parameters can be easily redefined, for this Quick Start procedure, it is
recommended to configure your communications program to accept the
default parameters.
• The MPC features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and a default
Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0.) This allows network access to command
mode, providing that you are contacting the MPC from a node on the same
subnet. When attempting to access the MPC from a node that is not on the
same subnet, please refer to Section 5.9 for further configuration instructions.
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1. Access Command Mode: The MPC includes two user interfaces; the Text Interface
and the Web Browser Interface. The Text Interface is available via Local PC, SNMP,
SSH Client, Telnet, or Modem, and the Web Browser interface is only available via
TCP/IP network. In addition, when contacted via PDA, the MPC will also present
a third interface, which is similar to the Web Browser Interface, but offers limited
command functions.
a) Via Local PC: Start your communications program and then press [Enter].
b) Via SSH Client: Start your SSH client, enter the default IP address
(192.168.168.168) for the MPC and invoke the connect command.
c) Via Web Browser: Make certain that Web Browser access is enabled as
described in the Section 5.9 in this User's Guide. Start your JavaScript enabled
Web Browser, enter the default MPC IP address (192.168.168.168) in the Web
Browser address bar, and then press [Enter].
d) Via Telnet: Make certain that Telnet access is enabled as described in
Section 5.9. Start your Telnet client, and enter the MPC’s default IP address
(192.168.168.168).
e) Via Modem: Make certain that the MPC's serial Console Port has been
configured for Modem Mode as described in Section 5.8, then use your
communications program to dial the number for your external Modem
connected to the Console Port.
2. Username / Password Prompt: A message will be displayed, which prompts you
to enter your username (Login) and password. The default username is “super”
(all lower case, no quotes), and the default password is also “super”. If a valid
username and password are entered, the MPC will display either the Main Menu
(Web Browser Interface) or the Port Status Screen (SSH, Telnet, or Modem.)
3. Test Switching Functions: You may wish to perform the following tests in order
to make certain that the MPC is responding to commands. When switching and
reboot commands are executed, the MPC's Status LEDs will also turn On or Off to
indicate the status of each outlet.
a) Reboot Outlet:
i.
Web Browser Interface: Click on the "Plug Control" link on the left hand
side of the screen to display the Plug Control Menu. From the Plug
Control Menu, click the down arrow in the row for Plug A1 to display the
dropdown menu, then select "Reboot" from the drop down menu and click
on the "Execute Plug Actions" button.
ii. Text Interface: Type /BOOT A1and press [Enter].
b) Switch Outlet Off:
i.
Web Browser Interface: From the Plug Control Menu, click the down
arrow in the "Action" column for Plug A1 to display the drop down menu,
then select "Off" from the drop down menu and click on the "Execute Plug
Actions" button.
ii. Text Interface: Type /OFF A1and press [Enter].
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c) Switch Outlet On:
i. Web Browser Interface: From the Plug Control Menu, click the down
arrow in the "Action" column for Plug A1 to display the drop down menu,
then select "On" from the drop down menu and click on the "Execute Plug
Actions" button.
ii. Text Interface: Type /ON A1and press [Enter].
3. Logging Out: When you log off using the proper MPC command, this ensures
that the unit has completely exited from command mode, and is not waiting for the
inactivity timeout to elapse before allowing additional connections.
a) Web Browser Interface: Click on the "LOGOUT" link on the left hand side of
the screen.
b) Text Interface: Type /Xand press [Enter].
3.3. Installing and Operating the Optional MPC-DISPLAY Hardware
Use the supplied RJ-45 cable to connect the optional MPC-DISPLAY unit to the MPC
unit. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the “Remote” connector on the MPC front
panel; connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 receptacle on the back side of
the MPC-DISPLAY unit.
Note: The AUX Ports, located adjacent to the Remote port on the MPC front
panel, are used for connection to additional, remote MPC units. For more
information on connecting an MPC-DISPLAY unit or additional MPC units to the
AUX or Remote ports, please refer to Sections 4.5 and 5.8.2 and Appendix C.2.
The MPC-DISPLAY unit will receive five volts of power (for operation) via the RJ-45 cable
connected to the MPC unit.
To display amperage, kilowatts, volts and temperature for the MPC units that are
attached to the MPC-DISPLAY, press the “Display” button to toggle to the LED for
the desired MPC unit, and then press the “Display Selection” button several times to
select the desired reading; each time the “Display Selection” button is pressed, the
LED indicator adjacent to the button will toggle from Amps to kiloWatts to Volts to
Temperature.
This completes the Quick Start Guide for the MPC. Prior to placing the unit into
operation, it is recommended to refer to the remainder of this User’s Guide for important
information regarding advanced configuration capabilities and more detailed operation
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