Remote Reboot Switches - AC Power Control

BASE UNITS + CONTROLLERS + SOFTWARE = FLEXIBILITY

• Auto Ping Reboot capability
• IP Watchdog Timer Reboot capability
• Both in-band and out-of-band remote reboot switches

CPS designs and manufactures several different REBOOTING and/or AC POWER CONTROL products as well as unique supporting SOFTWARE. The product line is based on a modular concept that allows for basic everyday rebooting applications or you can mix and match the hardware components and software utilities to meet many unique rebooting application; far beyond the commonly available approaches.

BASE UNITS
It all begins with a BASE UNIT. These are the hardware components that connect directly to the target machines. One is required for each machine to be independently rebooted. In addition to the common practice of rebooting by recycling the AC POWER, some Base Units can PRESS the RESET BUTTON by connecting to the reset pins on the motherboard of a PC or push the POWER BUTTON on PCs with ATX style motherboards (see Resetting ATX Motherboard). Some can also open/close relays or interrupt a data connection that may also carry the power (PoE). The choice is made, by determining the type of RESET or Power Control that you wish to achieve.

Most of the Base Units also have some basic intelligence so they can be used for the basic economical stand-alone rebooting applications. Some provide an RS-232 interface for local control through a near-by PC and/or a phone line connection for remote out of band control (ARR, APB, IPC, IPN, RRU). Others, such as the Relay Box, RTO and the RJ Cable Assembly, always require an external Reboot Controller to tell them what to do.

REBOOT CONTROLLERS (x-RRC)
The Controllers are used not only to tell the Base Units what to do, but they also provide the type of remote access interface (phone-line or network). They allow direct user control of the Base Units and provide additional features such as:

• Direct ON/OFF/RESET control,
• Touch-Tone Phone-Line commands,
• Telephone Line Sharing,
• Programmability,
• Secure access,
• Network Interface, use any browser,
• Control screen.

It can be remotely accessed over the network (see Serial Net software) or controlled by user written calls in addition to one of the AUTOMATIC SOFTWARE packages. See Software below.

To prorate the cost of the Controllers, consider the Addressable Base Units. Several of them can be connected to a single port of a compatible Controller and be selectively controlled. They connect to each other in a "daisy chain" fashion using standard RJ-11 phone cables.

SWITCHES
Some Remote Port Selection Switches that are listed under the Switch Category, can also accept power control commands for Base Units on the selected ports. These are TelCo based units that are primarily used to share phone lines by providing multiple phone ports at the remote end. The normal application is to switch to a specific port and turn a machine ON or OFF. Those switches that also support Base Units are also listed under this section.

SOFTWARE
CPS offers a number of FREE administrative and operational software products to control the Rebooting hardware. The operational software normally requires Base Units with RS-232 ports. If RS-232 ports are not available on the "Control PC", see the USB to Serial Cable adapter.

Some of the newer "Heartbeat" and "Auto Ping" software can run as an NT service at the remote locations independent of the WAN. They also have e-mail notification. See Software.

For a better idea as to how the Base Units and the Operational Software can be used together review the article Proactive Rebooting under Tech Tips. There are a number of diagrams.

Whatever your requirement, there is sure to be a product or combination to meet your need. Simply scroll through the following BASE UNITs, CONTROLLERs, SWITCHES and SOFTWARE products to find it, then click on it for further information. But, if you can't find it call 978-452-2299 and we'll find a way to do it.

Base Units

$89.00	AUTOMATIC RING REBOOTER  (ARR) Reboots AC Power on Dial modems (or anything else) that doesn't answer in Six Rings. INTELLIGENT POWER STRIP Can also be used with Controllers and Switches.
$99.00	AUTOMATIC RING REBOOTER  (ARR+) Reboots AC Power on Dial modems (or anything else) that doesn't answer in Six Rings. Ring Count Trigger. Now With Serial Port Control and Daisy Chain Connectivity INTELLIGENT POWER STRIP Can also be used with Controllers and Switches.
$115.00	BROAD BAND-AID Keeps your broadband network up. Proactively reboots your modem/router before you realize it is hung. DSL - CABLE - SATELLITE
$115.00	CONTROLLED AC POWER STRIP  (CPS) Outlet Pairs that are separately accessable. Daisy chain up to 10 units. Control with RS-232 serial or CPS Remote Controllers. Lowest cost per controlled devices (under $40.00).
$59.00  and up	AUTO PUSH BOARD  (APB) Connects to the Power and/or Reset button to automatically "push the button" after a power failure. Also used as an Addressable Reset and/or Power Button Adapter for the Reboot Controllers. Also Serial Port control.
	Automatic Power Cycle (APC) The Automatic Power Cycle (APC) unit is a self-contained completely automatic AC power RESET appliance that is primarily used to reset the power on broadband modems and/or routers, or any other equipment for that matter, that may hang from time to time. It is normally used in re-boot applications where there is no Windows-based PC available to run the CPS Auto Ping Program (another option to consider) or where space is limited.
$149.00	UNIVERSAL AC POWER SWITCH (U-X3) Expandable AC power control used to control up to 3 devices' AC power, and supports input AC voltages from 110V to 250V and has a 15 Amp circuit breaker. Works with both US and International voltages.
$115.00	INTERNATIONAL POWER CONTROLLER  (IPC) AC Power reboot for unattended remote equipment. Reboots over ordinary phone lines or automatically. An RS-232 port provides additional control. Uses internationally standard IEC connectors that make it easy to use anywhere in the world using locally available PC cables and adapters.
$115.00	INTELLIGENT AC POWER NODE  (IPN) Addressable AC power node that can be controlled by one of the Touch-tone or network Controllers or from the serial port of a local PC. See Software for automatic unattended reboot capability (Windows based). Uses internationally standard IEC connectors that make it easy to use anywhere in the world using locally available PC cables and adapters.
$32.50	RELAY BOX  (RB) Provides dry contact closure from Reboot Controllers.
$195.00	- 06/2004 12 PORT RELAY CONCENTRATOR - ADDRESSABLE Connects up to 12 Relay Boards or Relay Boxes. Daisy-chain up to 60 Concentrators to control up to 720 relays. Local RS-232 or Remote Access Control.
$125.00  Key $99.00	REMOTE RESET UNIT  (RRU) Caller elects to "push the reset button" on a remote PC. Other calls pass through transparently (Security Key required for line sharing). Connects to the reset connector on the target PC's motherboard.
$15.00	RJ-Cable Assembly A Reset Button Adapter for the Reboot Controllers.
$35.00	RS-232 TELEPHONE LINE ON/OFF SWITCH  (RTO) Uses RS-232 Control Signals to Enable/Disable Telephone Line Connections
$140.00 and up	AB-M X2 Version This is under the Switch Category, but review it for wireless LAN rebooting applications.

Controllers

$85.00	HEART BEAT REBOOTER For WIN 95/98 & NT Servers. Automatically Reboots the Server when it "hangs".
$325.00	MULTI PORT REMOTE REBOOT CONTROLLER (MP-RRC) Selection and remote control of up to 8 ports (AC power or reset button reboots) over a single dial line.
$195.00	THREE PORT REMOTE REBOOT CONTROLLER  (3P-RRC) Selection and remote control of up to 3 ports (AC power or reset button reboots) over a single dial line.
$135.00	SINGLE PORT REMOTE REBOOT CONTROLLER  (SP-RRC) Remote control of a single port (AC power or reset button reboots) over a shared dial line. Popular unit when used with addressable Base Units
$169.00	TCP/IP NETWORK CONTROLLER  (N-RRC) Provides access and control over the network for most of the Base Units. Use the Addressable Base Units (IPN or APB) to prorate the cost in multi-device applications.
$425.00	- 11/2004 CELL REMOTE CONTROLLER  (C-RC) Remote control over a GSM cell phone network. Text Message your control commands. RS-232 modem connection, Too.
$119.00  Key $89.00	KEY-BASED REMOTE REBOOT CONTROLLER  (K-RRC) Easily, yet very securely, control AC Power or press the reset button on remote equipment out-of-band, over ordinary telephone lines. Other calls pass through transparently (Security Key required for sharing).
$89.00	MAX CALL TIMER Limits the duration of modem calls. Disconnects the call and sends a Reset command to an AC powered Base Unit.

Switches

$495.00  and up	MODEM ROUTER SWITCHES  (MRS) Caller can select up to 8 remote modem ports. Access via Touch-Tone or Security Key. Optional remote AC power control.
$225.00	FLEXIE TELCO SWITCH  (FTS) Programmable remote selection and control of three ports. Access via Touch-Tone. Optional remote AC power control and reset button reboots.
$139.00	2C MODEM SELECTOR Caller selects either of two alternate modems via touch-tones. Other calls pass to the default port. Use for home PC access or remote maintenance applications on a shared line. Optional remote AC power control.

Software

FREE

SOFTWARE PRODUCTS COMMANDER - Administrative database used to help manage and configure CPS products. HEARTBEAT - Windows based software that runs on the target machine to automatically reboot externally through the serial port when it hangs. Heartbeat compatible Base Unit is required. Use on Kiosks or single servers. Serial DLL - Provides reboot type program calls to control the serial port. Easy to incorporate reboots into your software if the application hangs. HEARTBEAT-S - Same as above excepts runs as a service + E-mail notification. SERIAL NET - Allows TELNET type messages to be sent to a remote serial port over the network. AUTO PING - Runs as a service on a remote PC to automatically reboot surrounding equipment through its serial port if the return ping(s) fail + e-mail notice. Mix any of the Addressable Base Units. NEW!

CONFUSED  WITH SO MANY OPTIONS? ...Don't be...
The following chart provides an EASY 2 STEP SELECTION PROCESS
STEP 1.	Select the Type of Reset that you wish to accomplish, i.e. AC Power, Reset button, Power Button or Relay. Then simply select the Base Unit that does it. You may have more than one choice. The Stand Alone Functions and/or Software Functions should make your determination. The functions may be used together. As an example, you could use the Automatic Heartbeat feature and still dial into the unit if it is supported. If the Stand Alone Functions are not sufficient to meet your requirement, or direct remote access is required go to Step 2.

BASE UNITS	Type Reset	Stand Alone Functions	Compatible Controllers
ARR - Automatic Ring Rebooter $79/89.00	AC Power	Counts Rings (phone line)	A B C D E F H
IPC - International Power Controller $115.00	AC Power	Counts Rings (phone line), Automatic Heartbeat, Serial Port	A B C D E F G H
IPN - Intelligent Power Node $115.00	AC Power	*Addressable, Automatic Heartbeat, Serial Port	A B E G
APB - Auto Push Board $59/79.00	Reset Button Power Button	*Addressable, Automatic When Power is Restored, Heartbeat, Serial Control	A B E G
RJ-Cable Assembly $15.00	Reset Button	None - Controller is required	A B C D E F
RB - Relay Box $32.50	Contact Closure	None - Controller is required	A B E
RTO - RS-232 Telco Line ON/OFF Switch $35.00	Contact Closure	None - Controller is required	G
RRU - Remote Reset Unit $125.00	Reset Button	Key based reset system (phone line), One Key to many RRUs	None
AB-M X2 Version $140/150.00	Cable Disconnect/Connect	*Addressable, Serial Control	A B E G

STEP 2.

Select one of the Programmable Controllers that provide the Additional Functions or the Communication Interface that you require. The Base Units are connected to the Controllers with standard 4-wire phone cables with RJ-11 connectors. Remember, one Controller port can support several of the Addressable Base Units.

CONTROLLERS		Additional Functions	Communication Interface
A.	SP-RRC - Single Port Remote Reboot Controller $135.00	Password, Shares phone line, Programmable, Answers line, Direct ON/OFF control	Telephone Touch-Tone. Manual entry or add to the dial string
B.	3P-RRC - Three Port Remote Reboot Controller $195.00	As above plus 3 Port selection	Telephone Touch-Tone. Manual entry or add to the dial string
C.	MP-RRC - Multi Port Remote Reboot Controller $325.00	As above plus 8 Port selection	Telephone Touch-Tone. Manual entry or add to the dial string
D.	K-RRC - Key Based Remote Reboot Controller $119.00	Highly secure, Automatic, Shares phone line, Direct ON/OFF control	Telephone/Security Key $89.00 One Key to Many K-RRCs
E.	N-RRC - Network Remote Reboot Controller $169.00	Use any browser, Menu selection, Direct ON/OFF control	TCP/IP, UDP
F.	Heart Beat ReBooter $85.00	Self administrating, Auto senses when system hangs	Serial Port
G.	Use your PC as a controller	Commands are supplied. Also see SOFTWARE	Serial Port
H.	Max Call Timer $89.00	Limits the duration of modem calls	Telephone Line
* To prorate the cost of the Controller, you can connect multiple Addressable Base Units to each port of any compatible Controller. * For additional ideas on how the addressable products may be used see the article Proactive Rebooting under Tech Tips.