dataprobe iBoot-DC Web Enabled Power Switch Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
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dataprobe iBoot-DC Web Enabled Power Switch

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Product Information

The Web Enabled Power Switch, iBoot-DC, is a network-controlled DC power switch that allows remote control and monitoring of devices. It features a web-based setup and control interface, as well as various control options such as AutoPing, event scheduling, Telnet setup and control, URL control, and API control. The iBoot-DC also supports firmware upgrades and offers easy software integration for custom applications. It is designed with security in mind, utilizing password protection for access.

Main Features

  • Web Based setup and control
  • iBoot Cloud Service : Control all your iBoots from one web portal
  • AutoPing : Automatic monitoring and action for failed equipment
  • Event Scheduling for real-time power control
  • Telnet setup and control
  • Management Utility : Easy Setup, Firmware upgrades and Reset to Factory Default
  • Easy Software Integration : Protocols to build your own custom applications
  • Local Link Multicast Name Resolution : Use to access on supporting networks
  • Reboot Only Mode : Prevents accidental switching off to ensure continuous operation
  • URL Control : Create your own website link for control
  • API Control : Control and setup Utilizing the cloud registration

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Hardware Installation
    • Connect the input and output power wires using the provided removable terminal block connections with screw terminals.
  2. Initial Configuration
    • Access the iBoot-DC using a web browser by entering its IP address.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up passwords for security.
  3. Web Browser Operation
    • Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the iBoot-DC to access the control interface.
    • Use the web interface to perform power On, Off, or Power Cycle (Reboot or Power Burst) actions on connected devices.
  4. Web Setup
    • Within the web interface, navigate to the setup section to configure various settings and options such as AutoPing, event scheduling, and URL control.
  5. iBoot Cloud Service
    • Utilize the iBoot Cloud Service to control multiple iBoots from a single web portal.
  6. Command Line Interface
    • For advanced users, the iBoot-DC supports Telnet setup and control through a command line interface.
  7. DxP Protocol
    • The iBoot-DC supports Dataprobe’s Exchange Protocol (DxP) for interfacing with other Dataprobe products and custom software development.
  8. Firmware Upgrades
    • Periodically check for firmware upgrades and follow the provided instructions to update the iBoot-DC’s firmware.
  9. Troubleshooting
    • If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual for guidance.
  10. Specifications
    • Refer to the specifications section of the user manual for detailed technical information about the iBoot-DC.
  11. Technical Support and Warranty
    • If you require further assistance or have warranty-related inquiries, refer to the technical support and warranty section of the user manual.

Congratulations on purchasing the best network controlled power switch available. The iBoot-DC provides you the ability to reboot crashed devices with the click of a mouse. Be sure to read up on all the features of the iBoot-DC Including

  • Web Based setup and control
  • iBoot Cloud Service : Control all your iBoots from one web portal.
  • AutoPing: Automatic monitoring and action for failed equipment.
  • Event Scheduling for real-time power control.
  • Telnet setup and control
  • Management Utility : Easy Setup, Firmware upgrades and Reset to Factory Default.
  • Easy Software Integration : Protocols to build your own custom applications.
  • Local Link Multicast Name Resolution : Use to access on supporting networks.
  • Reboot Only Mode : Prevents accidental switching off to ensure continuous operation.
  • URL Control : Create your own website link for control.
  • API Control : Control and setup Utilizing the cloud registration
  • API protocol is detailed in a separate document

General Description

The iBoot-DC is a network attached, IP addressed, web controlled DC power switch. Anyone with a web browser can access iBoot-DC to perform power On, Off or Power Cycle (Reboot or Power Burst). iBoot-DC uses two levels of password for security.
iBoot-DC features removable terminal block connections with screw terminals to attach the input and output power wires. A simple Web browser interface makes it easy to control power from anywhere in the world with a click of a mouse. iBoot-DC also supports Telnet for text commands, as well as Dataprobe’s Exchange Protocol (DxP), URL and API (utilizing cloud) for interfacing to a variety of Dataprobe products and custom software development.

Uses for iBoot

  • Remote reboot of any device, routers, servers, kiosks, etc. The device to be rebooted need not be network attached.
  • Secure sensitive devices by keeping them powered off when not in use. This prevents hackers from seeing them at all times.
  • Power down equipment when not needed for power savings and to save on wear and tear.
  • Power up alert devices like sirens, lamps, messages; or control environmental system like heaters, coolers pumps, etc.

Multiple Control Options

  • In addition to the Web control capabilities, iBoot-DC features several other means to operate automatically or under computer control.
  • URL Control : You can send a single URL to the iBoot-DC containing all the information necessary to query or change the power status. This makes it easy to create a single button on your desktop or embed into a batch file or script.
  • AutoPing: The AutoPing feature allows iBoot-DC to automatically detect failed equipment and perform a timed reboot or other power control function (like turning on an indicator or siren). You set 1 or 2 IP addresses to be periodically pinged. When iBoot-DC no longer detects a response from the address(es), the programmed power control function is actuated.
  • Telnet : iBoot’s Command Line Interface (CLI) allows direct control and setup through Telnet.
  • Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP ): Use this status and control protocol to build custom applications to manage iBoot, or use our available utility program to build batch files or command line routines. Download API and utilities at dataprobe.com/support-iboot-dc
  • API : When iBoot-DC is connected to a cloud account, there is an API to send control and configuration data between the cloud and the device. The API protocol is detailed in a separate document.

Hardware Installation

Ethernet Connections
iBoot-DC supports 10/100 Ethernet using the cable supplied, or other suitable unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling. Activity (green) and 100Mb (amber) LEDs on the network connector indicate when the network connection is properly established and when the connection is 100 Mbit/s.

DC Power Connections
iBoot-DC uses a removable terminal blocks with screw terminal connections for the DC input and switched output connections.
The screw terminals can be removed to facilitate connection and cable fabrication.

Maximum Operating Current

  • 5.0 to 29.9 VDC 12 Amps
  • 30.0 to 48.0 VDC 2 Amps

The Positive lead is switched. When ON, the power will be at the NO connection. When OFF, the power will be at the NC connection.
The chassis ground is optional and not switched.
An LED Indicator market Output will be on when the power to the NO connection is On.

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Connecting Negative Voltages
iBoot-DC will accept a negative (relative to ground) power source i.e. -48VDC. Insure the power leads are connected so that “+” terminal voltage is positive RELATIVE to the “-” terminal voltage.

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Do Not connect Chassis Ground when using –VDC Power.

Mounting Options
iBoot-DC is suitable for desktop or shelf mounting. A mounting kit for wall and DIN rail mounting is available. Order part

1920034 Mounting Kit for iBoot Series
Remove all cables from the unit prior to installing or removing any mounting hardware.

Installing the Wall Mounting Kit DIN Rail Mounting
Remove the four mounting screws from the underside of the unit. Install the

Wall Mounting Kit as shown.
Do              not

disassemble the unit.

Install the wall mounting ears to the unit using the screws removed in Step 2| Install the DIN rail clips using the four screws provided.
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The unit is ready for wall mounting.| Ready for DIN rail mounting.
Use M3 or #4 screws (not included) for attachment to suitable surface|

Initial Configuration

Auto-Configuration
If your network supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the iBoot will be automatically  assigned an IP Address and be ready to use. You  can discover the IP Address through your  Server/Router,  or  Dataprobe’s  Device Management Utility (DMU).

Device Management Utility
The is available online  at  dataprobe.com/support-iboot- dc/, provides the easiest means to find and configure your iBoot-DC for use. It can

  • Discover all the iBoots on your network,
  • Display the current IP address of each
  • Allow setting of an IP address
  • Reset to Factory Defaults
  • Upgrade the Firmware of the iBoot-DC

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Obtain and use the DMU

  1. Download the latest version of the DMU at dataprobe.com/support-iboot-dc/
  2. Run DMUSetup.exe
  3. Run the DMU

Note: The DMU can only set the IP address within the first two minutes of powering up the iBoot-DC or pressing the reset button (see Section 11). The Setup Utility will only work with iBoots on the same physical subnet as the PC.
Once the DMU is run, click on Device | Discover to display all the iBoots on your network. The DMU will display the Location Name of the iBoot, The product ID and Version Number, the current IP Address, and the MAC Address. Factory defaulted iBoots will display with the name iBoot-DC-xxxx where the xxxx are the last 4 segments of the MAC address, and have the factory default IP address of 192.168.1.254, or as set by DHCP.
The IP address field also indicates the port for web access that is used by the iBoot. The standard port for web browser control is factory default Port 80.

Change the IP Address

  1. Click on the row containing the iBoot-DC to be set. The row will become highlighted.
  2. From the menu select Set | Network Settings
  3. Select the IP Mode DHCP if you want the network to assign parameters
  4. Select the IP Mode Static if you want to define all network parameters manually.
  5. Click OK when done.
  • Once the IP Address is set, other all other operational features of the iBoot-DC can be set up. Click on Discover again to refresh the display, highlight the desired iBoot-DC and click on
  • Manage | Launch Browser. See Section 6 to configure the iBoot.
  • The DMU can also be used to return an iBoot-DC to its Factory Default condition. This can be used to recover an iBoot-DC with a lost password. Highlight an iBoot-DC from the display and select
  • Set | Factory Defaults. Using the Utility to reset defaults will not change the network settings allowing you to re-access the unit. You can also use Set | Admin Password to reset only the admin password parameter back to default. These reset options must be done within the first two minutes of powering up the iBoot or pressing the reset button.

Other ways to set the IP Address

  1. Web Browser via the Set-up Page – See Section 6.2
  2. Command Line Interface See Section 8

Web Browser Operation

Password Protection
iBoot-DC uses two username/password credential sets, one for power control only (User) and one that also provides access to the setup functions (Admin). This configuration can be changed to require Administrator credentials at all times or allow unsecured User level control. See section 6.8.

Default Credentials

Role Username (fixed) Password (settable)
Administrator admin admin<last 3 MAC segments>
User user user<last 3 MAC segments>
  • The passwords are unique and based on the last 3 segments of the MAC address of the unit.
  • The MAC address can be found on a sticker on the bottom of the unit. Typical 00-0D-AD-xx-xx-xx.
  • Example: If your MAC address is 00-0d-ad-aa-bb-cc then the admin password is adminaabbcc and the user password is user aback.
  • Open your browser and enter the IP address of iBoot-DC into the address bar. If you have changed the IP address by any of the methods described or used DHCP, enter that address, otherwise, use the default IP address 192.168.1.254
  • Enter the username and password when prompted. When the proper username/password is received the Control and Status Page is displayed.
  • iBoot-DC uses an inactivity timer for security. This timeout is user selectable from 0 to 99 minutes. Setting to zero disables the timeout feature. When there is no activity for the set time in minutes, the user is automatically logged out and the username and password will need to be entered again for access. This is to prevent accidental lockout by leaving the user logged in.

As the iBoot-DC allows only one Web user logged in at any time, use caution when disabling the timeout feature, as it is possible to lock out other users by forgetting to logout. Closing the browser will not log the user out and will lock out web access. If you do become locked out, access the iBoot-DC via Telnet and reboot the unit, or press the reset button (see Section 11).

Mobile Browser Support
iBoot uses adaptive web pages to accommodate desktops, tablets and smartphones. No additional apps are needed to access the complete features.

Control and Status Page

  • Once the user is validated, the Control and Status page is displayed. (Only one person can be connected to the iBoot-DC at a time.).
  • This page provides automatic updates every 5 seconds.
  • To control the power, click on the appropriate button. During power cycling, the Power Status bar will indicate the temporary status, with a blue background. Once the cycle is complete, the status bar will revert to its original condition. To abort a power cycle, click on either Power On or Power Off buttons.
  • If the AutoPing feature is in use, the page will also display the current status, OK or Failed, for each AutoPing in use, with a counter of how many times action was triggered. If connecting with the Admin credentials, reset buttons for the Trigger counter is provided.

If the iBoot-DC is connected to a time server (see Section 6.3), The Home page will also show the five most recent history events, including the Outlet, Action, User and Time/Date of each event. The iBoot-DC holds the last 32 events in memory. The user can access a complete history webpage, download the history in a .csv file, or clear the history.

Navigation Menu
Refresh: Use the Refresh button to obtain the latest status of iBoot. Using your browser’s refresh button can lead to inadvertent power switching. If an NTP server is being used, the time of the last refresh will be shown in the upper right corner. ( As of: )

  • Logout : When you are finished with iBoot, click on Logout. A Goodbye page will be displayed. This page has a URL link to re-connect with the iBoot. The linkback URL is user settable. If no linkback is set, the hyperlink will be the unit’s IP Address.
  • Setup: To access the Setup page, the administrator credentials are required. When logged in as User, the challenge for Administrator credentials will be displayed.

URL Control
iBoot-DC can be controlled directly by sending a completely formed URL through a browser window or HTTP command. The URL syntax for control is http://

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