Western Telematic IPS-800 - Manual (Page 44)

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IPS-800/IPS-1600 Series - User’s Guide
6.3. Logging Out of Command Mode
When you have finished communicating with the IPS, it is important to always
disconnect using either the "Log Out" button (Web Browser Interface) or /X
command (Text Interface), rather than simply closing your browser window or
communications program.
When you disconnect using the Log Out button or /X command, this ensures
that the IPS has completely exited from command mode, and is not waiting for
the inactivity timeout period to elapse before allowing additional connections.
6.4. The Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the IPS to execute switching and reboot
commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages.
Automated Mode is designed to allow the IPS to be controlled by a device
which can generate commands to control power switching functions without
human intervention.
When Automated Mode is enabled, the /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, and /X commands
are executed without a "Sure?" confirmation prompt and without command
response messages; the only reply to these commands is the "IPS>" prompt,
which is displayed when the command is complete.
Note that although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web
Browser Interface or Text Interface, Automated Mode is designed primarily
for users who wish to send ASCII commands to the IPS without operator
intervention, and therefore does not specifically apply to the Web Browser
Interface. When Automated Mode is enabled, the Web Browser Interface can
still be used to invoke On / Off / Boot commands.
Notes:
• When Automated Mode is enabled, all IPS password security
functions are disabled, and users are able to access System Level
command functions (including the configuration menus) and control
plugs without entering a password.
• If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to restrict
network access to IPS configuration menus, it is recommended
to enable and configure the IP Security Function as described in
Section 5.3.4.1.