Remote Power Management Switch Code Controlled, Expandable 115 VAC Power Control / Reboot Unit, RPS-10S (Satellite Module)

Applications:

• Remote AC Power Control
• Reboot of Network Control Equipment
• On/Off Control of Process Controllers
• PC Control of Any AC Powered Device
• Attention Red Hat Cluster Manager Users
• PDF Format Spec Sheet (208 Kb)

Features:

• RS232 Control of up to 10 Individual AC Power Outlets
• On, Off or Toggle Commands
• Switch up to 15 Amps
• End-to-End Link DIstance of Over 2,000 Feet
• Expandable to 10 Switched AC Outlets
• 230 VAC Model Also Available
• Heavy Duty, 115 VAC Model Also Available

Have you ever needed to toggle 115/230 VAC power On or Off at a remote installation site, but the only way to do it was to travel to the site and manually switch the power? When distant equipment locations make AC power control expensive or impractical, the RPS-10 Remote Power Switch can provide a cost effective means for controlling AC power to remote devices using simple ASCII command codes.

The RPS-10 system consists of one master module which controls AC power at up to nine "satellite" modules in response to ASCII command codes sent via an RS232 interface. The master module and satellite modules each include one AC power outlet, that can be individually switched On, Off or Toggled when an ASCII command is sent to the target module. This allows you to take equipment off-line, or reboot devices without leaving your office.

The RPS-10 Master Module is controlled via a serial DB-9M RS232 interface. Additional RPS-10 satellite modules are linked together using 4-wire RJ-11 cable, providing an end-to-end distance of up to 2,000 feet.

Simple ASCII commands control power switching at each RPS-10 module; command strings consist of a control sequence, the address of the desired target module, and an operation instruction followed by a carriage return. If desired, the command string can also return a message which lists the current On/Off status of each RPS-10 module in the link.

The RPS-10 can be rack-mounted or distributed throughout the facility for more convenient control of remote, AC powered equipment. A Heavy Duty Version, the RPS-10 HD is also available for up to 15 Amp (115 VAC) power requirements, and for power control in 230 VAC environments, the RPS-10 EC can switch or toggle up to 5 amps at each module. When rack space is critical, the optional RPS-10ZU Zero Unit Rack Mount Bracket allows the RPS-10 to be mounted on the outside of the equipment rack, without taking up valuable rack space.

General Specifications:

• Switched Outlet:  1 Plug, Rated at 115 VAC @ 10 Amps Max.
• Control Port:  RS-232 DB-9 Male (DTE)
• Link Port:  RS-485, Dual RJ-11 Jacks
• Data Rate:  2400, 9600 Bps - Switch Selectable
• Power:  Internal: 115 VAC (Max 10 Amp Load)
• Size:  1.65:H x 5.50"W x 5.0"D
• Approvals:  UL, cUL
• Rack Tray:  19" Tray, Holds (3) Modules (Optional)
• Zero Unit Rack Mounting:  RPS-10ZU Bracket - Allows RPS-10 unit to be mounted on outside edge of equipment rack without taking up a rack unit (Optional)

Attention Red Hat Cluster Manager Users

For users of Red Hat Cluster Managers, the following items are recommended for implementation of the power management portion of the cluster:

• RPS-10M-HD - 115 VAC Power Switch, 2 Each
  or
• RPS-10M-EC - 230 VAC Europe Approved Power Switch, 2 Each
  Red Hat Cluster Manager documentation also recommends the WTI NPS-115 or NPS-230 for network-enabled power control. Please see Red Hat Supplementary Hardware Information for further details.
• NC-9F9F - 9-Pin to 9-Pin Serial Cable, 2 Each
• RPS-10R - 19 Inch Rack Tray, 1 Each, (Optional)