Vertical power support

[N804RV]

Looks like the website is "Access Forbidden" as of today.

It isn't clear to me how much re configuration one can do without the online "configurator".

This box is basically a MOSFET multichannel switch with configurable current limits. Anyone interested in an alternative?

A 3 thousand dollar write off. Dang. Funny how the website dependence was designed in to force instantaneous product obsolescence.

I didn't realize Vertical Power had an online configurator. I configure my VPX locally with no internet connection. I realize their website is down as I write this. My guess is they either pushed out a bad website update or they have an expired certificate. Who knows? Not needed to update the VPX so no biggie.

Hmm... I only used the online "configurator" online load planning tool as a planning tool. I used the Windows PC based Configurator app on my laptop and connected to the VP-X directly via Ethernet to do the actual configuration. I thought that was how it was supposed to be done.

If someone is DITW because they don't have the Windows PC based app, I think I might be able to send you a copy.

 

[bertschb]

I used the Windows PC based Configurator app on my laptop and connected to the VP-X directly via Ethernet to do the actual configuration. I thought that was how it was supposed to be done.

That's how I do it.

 

[lipper03]

FYI the direct link works, they must have something going on with the main website. http://planner.verticalpower.com/user/login

 

[MCA]

Looks like the website is "Access Forbidden" as of today.

It isn't clear to me how much re configuration one can do without the online "configurator".

This box is basically a MOSFET multichannel switch with configurable current limits. Anyone interested in an alternative?

A 3 thousand dollar write off. Dang. Funny how the website dependence was designed in to force instantaneous product obsolescence.

The online planner is not required to configure the VP-X; it is meant to help you plan. You can do that manually, too, with a piece of paper and a pen if you prefer.

Sounds like a temporary website issue with a workaround identified by the fine folks here on VAF.

Onward!

 

[georgemohr]

Yeah, using the website is great for initial planning but hardly required. Do you have the client software downloaded?

 

[cattflight]

Looks like the website is "Access Forbidden" as of today.

It isn't clear to me how much re configuration one can do without the online "configurator".

This box is basically a MOSFET multichannel switch with configurable current limits. Anyone interested in an alternative?

A 3 thousand dollar write off. Dang. Funny how the website dependence was designed in to force instantaneous product obsolescence.

Website is still offline. Not a good sign. Astronics, their parent doesn't even mention Vertical Power on their website.

 

[georgemohr]

Someone from Vertical Power should shed some light on this...

 

[inktomi]

Hopefully they're not out of business. Last I talked to them they were working on a new box with more circuits - that was a long time back though.

 

[cjensen]

Hey everyone, sorry for the delay in responding to this...our website got hacked on July 3rd and our IT department has been working on restoring this week. It should be back up today. No worries about the product line, still going strong and we'll be at Oshkosh. As is already known, the planner site was not affected.

 

[georgemohr]

Oh wow, ok good news. TY.

 

[jpiper623]

Hello, today is July 12, 2026 any idea when the website will be up and running I’m looking for the installation manual for both the PPS and VPX pro Thanks

 

[cjensen]

Hello, today is July 12, 2026 any idea when the website will be up and running I’m looking for the installation manual for both the PPS and VPX pro Thanks

Anyone that needs manuals, please email me at [email protected] and I'll send directly. Website should be back up this week. It has been modernized on the back end and our IT guys are confident we'll have it back up this week.