BURK Technology Plus-X AC-8 Manuale utente

Plus-X AC-8

User Guide

Rev. D

Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1

Network Requirements............................................................................................................... 1

Surge Protection........................................................................................................................ 1

Setup and Configuration ............................................................................................................ 1

Initial Connection Using DHCP .................................................................................................. 1

Initial Connection Without DHCP ............................................................................................... 2

Set a Static IP Address.............................................................................................................. 3

Operation................................................................................................................................... 6

Getting Help............................................................................................................................... 8

Warranty.................................................................................................................................... 8

Appendix A: Specifications......................................................................................................... 9

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Introduction

The Plus-X AC-8 Remote Outlet controller manages power to 120V equipment at remote

locations. The unit may be operated via the Burk Technology ARC Plus, AutoPilot® Plus

software, stand-alone web server, or via contact closures from any source (including the Burk

Technology ARC-16, GSC3000 and VRC2500).

Network Requirements

A static IP address is required for initial configuration and for controlling outlets using the

onboard web server. If IP connectivity is not available at the remote site, it is possible to

configure the unit on the bench and operate it via contact closures from a remote control.

Surge Protection

Each of 8 outlets is rated to 15A. Total load for the entire unit is 15A, with circuit-breaker

protection. The rear panel RESET button resets the circuit breaker.

Setup and Configuration

Configuration of the Plus-X AC-8 involves three steps: setting the network parameters, defining

outlet behavior, and assigning users and passwords.

If you are using the Plus-X AC-8 with an ARC Plus, you will also need to add the Plus-X AC-8

device to the ARC Plus using AutoLoad Plus software.

Before you start, you will need to use a standard Cat5 cable (included) to connect the Plus-X AC-

8 to your network.

Initial Connection Using DHCP

Plus-X AC-8 units running firmware 1.0.16 or higher support Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol (DHCP) as an easy way to do initial setup. Connect the Plus-X AC-8 to your LAN and

apply power. If this is the first power-up for a new unit or the first network connection after

execution of a master-initialization, the Plus-X AC-8 will issue a DHCP request for an IP

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address. If the network supports DHCP functionality, a dynamic IP address will be assigned to

the unit. To access the Plus-X AC-8, launch a web browser and enter the hostname

“PLUSXAC8/” in the browser’s address field. (Be sure to include the forward-slash symbol at the

end of the hostname.)

Note: If the login page is not displayed or the browser indicates that the page cannot be found, it is

possible the connected network does not support DHCP. In this case follow the steps outlined below

for “Initial Connection Without DHCP”. Otherwise, continue to “Set a Static IP Address”.

Initial Connection Without DHCP

If your network does not support the DHCP protocol, the Plus-X AC-8’s request for a dynamic IP

address will fail. If this happens, the Plus-X AC-8 will assign itself the default static IP address of

192.168.0.100. To access the unit, it will be necessary to connect your PC directly to the Plus-X

AC-8 using a crossover LAN cable or using a simple Ethernet switch.

In addition, your PC’s internal network interface must be set to a static IP address of the form

192.168.0.x. In the Windows Control Panel, search for Network Connections, then select View

network connections then Local Area Connection. Navigate to the Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box as displayed below.

To configure the Plus-X AC-8, start by logging in to the unit by entering the IP address in your

web browser and entering the username and password. The default IP address is

192.168.0.100. The default username is admin and the default password is password.

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Set a Static IP Address

Select the Network menu option to display this page showing the current IP address.

Enter a static IP address for this unit as assigned by your network administrator in the IP

Address box and click Save.

Note: It is important that the assigned static IP address be outside the DHCP address range used

by the router to avoid potential conflicts with other DHCP devices.

If your initial connection was made without DHCP, your PC should now be restored to its prior

network settings, and both the PC and the Plus-X AC-8 should be connected to the normal LAN.

Network Configuration

Click the Network link toward the top of the page to establish network settings. Enter the IP

address, subnet, gateway and HTTP port for the Plus-X AC-8 to use. It is also a good idea to

change the hostname from the default value so conflicts will not occur if multiple Plus-X AC-8

units are installed on the network.

If you are using the Plus-X AC-8 in conjunction with an ARC Plus remote control, also enter the

Plus-X port (the default port of 45000 is appropriate in most cases) and the IP address of the

parent ARC Plus. These settings enable the ARC Plus

to view and control the Plus-X AC-8 control channels.

The Plus-X AC-8 can also operate in stand-alone mode

without an ARC Plus. When in stand-alone mode you

can uncheck the “Reinitialize if ARC Plus is not

connected” setting. This will prevent the Plus-X AC-8

from trying to re-initialize communications with the ARC

Plus.

The ARC Plus link indicator at the bottom of the page

indicates whether the Plus-X AC-8 is connected to an

ARC Plus.

If an ARC Plus is not installed, set the ARC Plus IP

Address field to “127.0.0.1”.

Press Update Settings to save your changes. After

changing the network configuration, the Plus-X AC-8

will redirect the web browser to the new network address.

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Outlet Configuration

To configure the unit name and individual outlet behavior, click the Config link toward the top of

the page.

In the Name field below the navigation links, enter an

identifier for the Plus-X AC-8 unit (i.e. IT Gear).

Press Update Unit Name to save changes. Each

outlet can also be assigned a name to identify the

equipment connected to it.

Next, configure the pulse/latching behavior and

control input behavior for each outlet. All fields for

each outlet must be configured and saved before

going on to the next outlet.

In the Type field, choose whether a command

originating from the front panel, ARC Plus or web

browser results in the outlet pulsing on/off or latching

on/off.

Pulse On means the outlet will turn on for the specified duration before automatically

turning off. This can be used to periodically cycle equipment on, such as a cooling fan.

Pulse Off means the outlet will turn off and automatically turn back on after the specified

duration. This is useful for rebooting or power-cycling equipment.

Latching means the outlet will turn on until the outlet is manually turned back off (or vice

versa).

The Control Input field determines how the outlet responds to contact closures received from

external equipment, such as a remote control. The outlet will either match the duration of the

contact closure or will use the behavior already configured in the Type field.

For example, if an external remote control relay is connected to the ON control input for Outlet 1

and the outlet is configured to match closure duration, a five-second pulse from the remote

control results in the outlet turning on for five seconds before turning off.

If the outlet is configured for use outlet configuration, the same five-second pulse from the

remote control will result in the outlet pulsing on, pulsing off, or latching, depending on how the

outlet is configured in the Type field.

When you are done configuring the first outlet, press Update Outlet 1 to save changes. Then

continue to configure additional outlets, one at a time.

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Users and Passwords

The Plus-X AC-8 allows for 2 users, with up to 10 simultaneous client connections.

To edit users, click the Users link near the top of the

page. Change username and passwords as desired.

The non-admin user is also assigned a privilege level.

The admin user is always a system-level user, with

access to configuration settings (in addition to outlet

control).

The additional user may be assigned system, operator,

or observer privileges:

•Operators can control outlets, but may not modify

configuration settings.

•Observers can view outlet status only (no

configuration or outlet control).

Configure each user individually and press the Update

Password or Update User button after making the

changes.

Adding Plus-X AC-8 Channels to the ARC Plus

The Plus-X AC-8 integrates easily with the Burk Technology ARC Plus remote control system.

Once configured, the ARC Plus will read Plus-X AC-8 status and command channels as if these

channels were native to the ARC Plus unit.

To get started, set up and configure the ARC Plus first. Then return to add Plus-X AC-8

channels:

1. Open AutoLoad Plus and connect to the ARC Plus site where the Plus-X AC-8 will be

added.

2. From the Edit menu, select Plus-X Devices to open the Plus-X device configuration

dialog.

3. Click New…

4. You will be asked to select the device type, which in this case is “Plus-X AC-8” You may

optionally change the Description for the device. The description appears in AutoLoad

Plus to identify each Plus-X channel.

5. Enter the IP address and port number of the Plus-X AC-8. These should be the same

settings you used when you configured the Plus-X AC-8 via its built-in web server.

6. Check the Map default set of channels box to automatically add eight status and eight

command channels to the ARC Plus. Where prompted, enter the number of the first

unused ARC Plus channel you wish to assign to the Plus-X AC-8. There must be eight

consecutive, unused channels available, starting with the channel number you enter

here. You do not need to have additional Integrated Input Units and Integrated

Command Relay Units for these channels.

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Important! Plus-X channels take the place of normal I/O channels. If a metering input, status

input, or command relay is connected to an ARC Plus channel and a Plus-X parameter is

subsequently mapped to that channel, the I/O channel will no longer be displayed.

7. Click OK.

Restoring Default Configuration

If at any time you wish to restore the default configuration of the Plus-X AC-8, including the IP

address, use a pen or other small object to press the rear panel Master Init button three times

in 10 seconds. (The button on some units may be labeled Config). The power LED blinks to

confirm the configuration has been reset.

Disabling Rear Panel Control Inputs and/or Front Panel Control

The front panel pushbutton controls and the rear

panel control inputs can be disabled by

disengaging jumpers at J15 and J14. To locate

these jumpers, disconnect power from the Plus-X

AC-8 and remove the top cover. The jumpers are

located near the bottom right corner of the board,

directly above the Burk Technology logo.

Rear panel control inputs are enabled when the J15 jumper is engaged (connected to both pins)

and disabled when the jumper is removed or connected to only one pin.

Front panel pushbutton control is enabled when the J14 jumper is engaged (connected to both

pins) and disabled when the jumper is removed or connected to only one pin.

Rear Panel Outlet Connections

Site equipment connects to the rear panel 120V outlets as it would to any wall outlet or power

strip. Outlet 1 is offset to accommodate AC/DC wall adapters. To connect additional wall

adapters to the remaining outlets, Burk Technology recommends using 12” extension cords

designed for this purpose.

Operation

Outlet control is accomplished via any of four methods: front panel pushbuttons, ARC

Plus/AutoPilot Plus connectivity, onboard web server, and/or external contract closure signaling.

Pushbutton Actuation

The front panel pushbuttons provide local outlet control with LED indication of whether the outlet

is currently powered. Commands issued via pushbutton follow the outlet behavior settings set

up during configuration (pulse on, pulse off or latching).

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Control via Web Server

Logging in to the web server, just as you did to configure the unit, provides web-based access

to all eight outlets. Click the Outlets link to access outlet control.

The HTML interface supports Internet Explorer and the

following mobile web platforms: Apple iPhone, Palm

OS, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile PC, and

BlackBerry. Other browsers may work, but factory

support is limited to those listed here.

Control via ARC Plus and/or AutoPilot®Plus software

Once the Plus-X AC-8 channels have been added to the ARC Plus, they are available for

control using the ARC Plus front panel, web interface, AutoPilot Plus software and ESI Plus

telephone interface, just as if these channels were native to the ARC Plus.

You can also incorporate Plus-X AC-8 channels in ARC Plus macros to allow more complex

control of the connected equipment. For example, an ARC Plus macro can remove power from

non-critical equipment if the remote site is on generator power.

Control via Contact Closures

To connect an external remote control, such as the Burk ARC-16, GSC3000 or VRC2500 to the

Plus-X AC-8, simply connect a pair of command relays from the remote control to the rear panel

control input associated with the desired outlet. Typically “raise” relays would connect to the ON

pins on the Plus-X AC-8 and “lower” relays would connect to the OFF pins on the Plus-X AC-8.

A common ground pin is provided. Wiring is to the included screw-down Phoenix connector.

Commands issued via external control input can either follow the relay duration or match the

pre-programmed outlet configuration. For details, see “Outlet Configuration” under Setup and

Configuration.

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Uploading Firmware

To upload firmware to the Plus-X AC-8 go to www.burk.com/downloads and select the Burk

Firmware Loader support page. Download the Burk Firmware Loader Manual and follow the

instructions outlined to update your Plus-X AC-8 firmware.

Getting Help

For technical support, please email suppo[email protected]m or call our direct technical support line at

978-486-3711. We will be glad to assist you. The technical support office is open Monday –

Friday, 9AM to 5PM Eastern time.

Warranty

Burk Technology, Inc. warrants the Plus-X 600 to be free of defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Equipment will be repaired or

replaced at the option of Burk Technology and returned freight prepaid to the customer.

Damage due to abuse or improper operation or installation of the equipment or caused by fire or

flood or harsh environment is not to be covered by this warranty. Damage in shipping is not the

responsibility of Burk Technology. A return authorization must be obtained before returning any

equipment. Materials returned under this warranty must be shipped freight prepaid and insured

in the original shipping carton or suitable substitute to Burk Technology, Inc., 7 Beaver Brook

Road, Littleton, MA 01460. Repairs not covered under this warranty will be made at prevailing

shop rates established by Burk Technology.

THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BURK TECHNOLOGY,

INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

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