User Manual for Planet Technology IGS-4215 Series Industrial Managed Gigabit Switch

Quick guide from the manual

This guide provides essential steps for installing and configuring the Planet Technology IGS-4215 series industrial managed switches. Key procedures include wiring the power inputs, establishing a console connection for initial setup, and accessing the web management interface. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. If you encounter issues, the device can be reset to factory defaults by holding the reset button for 10 seconds.

Package contents

Ensure your package contains the following items:

• Industrial Managed Switch
• Quick Installation Guide Sheet
• Dust Caps (RJ45 and SFP)
• DIN-rail Kit
• Wall Mounting Kit

Wiring the power inputs

The switch features a green terminal block connector on the upper panel for power input. Follow these steps to connect the power:

1. Insert positive/negative DC power wires into contacts 1 and 2 for Power 1, or 5 and 6 for Power 2.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to secure the wires.
3. Ensure the wire gauge is between 12 and 24 AWG.
4. Note: PWR1 and PWR2 must provide the same DC voltage for load balancing.

Power Input Range: 9V-48V DC and 24V AC (for IGS-4215-8T4X and IGS-4215-16T4X); 48-54V DC (for IGS-4215-8UP4X).

Grounding the device

Users must complete the grounding wiring for the device to prevent damage from lightning or electrical surges.

Terminal setup

To configure the system via console:

1. Connect a USB cable from your PC to the USB Type-C console port on the switch.
2. Run a terminal emulator (e.g., Tera Term or PuTTY).
3. Configure the COM port settings as follows:
   • Baud rate: 115200
   • Data bits: 8
   • Parity: None
   • Stop bits: 1
   • Flow control: None
4. Log in with the default username admin. The default password is sw followed by the last 6 characters of the MAC ID (in lowercase).

Web management

To access the web interface:

1. Ensure your PC is in the same subnet as the switch (default IP: 192.168.0.100).
2. Open a web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) and enter https://192.168.0.100.
3. Log in using the same credentials as the console.
4. You will be prompted to change the initial password upon first login.
5. To save configuration changes, click the Save icon on the top menu bar and press Apply.

Restoring default configuration

If you have forgotten the password or need to reset the IP address, locate the hardware-based reset button on the front panel. Press and hold the button for approximately 10 seconds until the device reboots.