Western Telematic RPC-4840N manual

RPC-4840N Network Ready Remote Power Controller User's Guide[...]

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Warnings and Cautions: No Serviceable Parts Inside; Authorized Service Personnel Only Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal components must be serviced by authorized personnel only . • Shock Hazard - Do Not Enter Nameplate Power Warning This device should only be operated with the type of power source indicated on the[...]

Rack Mount Installation (Continued) 1. Enclosed Racks (Continued): The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum temperature for the equipment in this environment is 45 ° C. Consideration should be given to the maximu[...]

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1. Introduction Network equipment sometimes "locks-up", requiring a service call just to flip the power switch to perform a simple reboot. The RPC-4840N Heavy Duty Remote Power Controller gives you the ability to reboot DC powered equipment from anywhere on the LAN/W AN, or if the network is down, to simply dial-in from a modem for out-of[...]

Features: · Dual 40 Amp Circuits · On/Off/Reboot Switching · Integral 10Base-T Interface · RS232 Modem and Console Ports · Circuit-Specific Password Security · Network Security Features · Manual On/Off Buttons Typographic Conventions Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the following: COURIER FONT Indicat[...]

2. Unit Description 2.1. Front Panel As shown in Figure 2.1, the RPC-4840N front panel includes a series of LED indicators which function as follows: À ON: Lights when Power is applied to the Control Section. Á RDY : Flashes when the RPC-4840N is ready to receive commands. Indicates that the Console Port has received the "Ready" signal [...]

Á Options Switch: Four DIP Switches which set the default baud rate, boot delay , echo mode, and timeout. Â Default Button: Used in conjunction with the Reset Button to reset the unit to defaults (see Section 4.3.) Ã Console Port: A Male RS-232, DB9 Connector , DTE configuration. For connection to a local PC. Ä Modem Port: A Male RS-232, DB9 Co[...]

3. Quick Start Guide This section provides a brief overview of basic RPC-4840N capabilities, and describes a simple test that can be performed to determine if the unit is operating properly and demonstrate basic communication capabilities. Note that this Quick Start procedure is included only to provide a quick demonstration of basic RPC-4840N capa[...]

4. Configure Network Port: In order to communicate with the RPC-4840N via the Network Port, you must first define the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. At the RPC> command prompt, type /N and press [Enter] to display the Network Parameters menu. a) Settings for network parameters will depend on the configuration of your individual ne[...]

5. Exit Command Mode: When you have finished setting Network Parameters, type /X and press [Enter] to exit the command mode at the Console Port. Note: Only one port may access the command mode at a given time. In order to allow access to the RPC unit via other ports, always exit from the command mode when finished communicating with the unit. 6. Co[...]

8. T est Boot Commands: When the RPC-4840N is powered up, both switched circuits will be set in the ON (closed) position. In order to test for proper operation, you may wish to perform the following test. Note that it is not necessary to connect a device to either switched circuit in order to perform this test. a) Reboot Circuits: T o initiate a bo[...]

4. Installation 4.1. Power Connection Connect your DC power supply to the Circuit 1 Input T erminals as shown in Figure 4.1. Connect the power supply lines from your DC Powered device to the Output T erminals. Note that the RPC-4840N is available with two separate 40 amp circuits. In order for both circuits to function, power must be connected to b[...]

4.2. Option Switches The Option Switches select default settings for the Baud Rate, Command Echo, Boot Delay and Disconnect T imeout. Default settings selected via the Option Switches will be used when the unit is reset to default parameters as described in Section 4.3. Notes: • Although the Option Switches select default settings for these featu[...]

4.3. Reset Unit to Defaults If Option Switch settings are changed, the new settings will not be applied until the unit is reset to default settings. There are two ways to reset the unit to defaults: Note: When these reset procedures are performed, all user selected parameters, including passwords and circuit names will be lost. Prior to performing [...]

4.4. Console Port Connection The Console Port is a male, DB9 connector , wired in a DTE configuration (similar to an A T style computer), which is used for connection to a local PC or control device. Appendix A describes the Console Port interface. 4.5. Connecting an External Modem When connecting directly to an external modem, use a standard DB9 A[...]

5. Configuration 5.1. System Mode and User Mode In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the RPC-4840N features two separate operating modes; System Mode and User Mode. The System Mode allows access to all configuration menus, command functions and status screens. When the System Mode is active, Boot/On/Off commands can always be[...]

5.2. Communicating with the RPC-4840N In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the user must first connect to the RPC-4840N and access the command mode. 1. The RPC is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity . Make certain your communication program (e.g. HyperT[...]

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5.3. Command/Menu Conventions When invoking RPC-4840N commands and selecting items from configuration menus, note the following: · T o display the Help Screen, type /H [Enter] . · All RPC commands can be invoked at the RPC> command prompt, or from the General Parameters Menu, Port Parameters Menus or Network Parameters Menu. · RPC commands ar[...]

3. Modem Initialization String: T o define the Modem Initialization String (up to 32 characters), type 3 and press [Enter] . For more information on the initialization string, please refer to the user's guide for your external modem. Make certain that the modem is set to auto- answer in one ring. (Default = ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1 ). 4. Mod[...]

7. Disconnect Timeout: Determines how long the RPC will wait for additional commands. T ype 7 , press [Enter] , and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Default determined by Option Switch 4; Factory Setting = 2 Min.). Note: It is recommended that the Disconnect T imeout should be set at the lowest acceptable value. Since only one port is allow[...]

A. Default Parameters: Resets the RPC to the default values specified by the Option Switches. In addition, all menu selected parameters, including circuit names and passwords, will be lost. If Command Confirmation is disabled, the "Sure?" prompt will not be sent. Note: If the Default Parameters function is invoked via the Network Port, th[...]

2. Password: (Up to 16 Characters) Assigns a User Password to this circuit. When a User Password is assigned, the circuit is then "owned" by that password. When a User Password is entered at login, the user will have access to only the circuit(s) which are owned by this password. (Default = undefined). Notes: · If you wish to allow a sin[...]

5.6. Network Parameters In order to communicate with the RPC-4840N via network, the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must first be defined using the Network Parameters menu. If desired, this menu also allows you to implement IP Security features, which restrict command mode access based on the user's IP Address. Settings for network[...]

5.6.1. Implementing IP Security The RPC-4840N can be configured to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from T elneting to the unit. This allows the user to grant T elnet access to only a specific group of IP addresses, or block a particular IP address from gaining access. In the default state, the RPC accepts incoming IP connections from all hosts. [...]

Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5: Since 255 is a wild card, Mask #1 blocks all IP Addresses. Mask #2 then specifically grants access to 192.1.1.5 only . Example 2: Allow access only by addresses that begin with 192. Since 255 is a wild card, Mask 1 blocks all IP addresses. Mask 2 then grants access to all addresses that begin wi[...]

5.7. Save Configuration Parameters After the unit has been completely configured, it is recommended to save parameters to an ASCII file as described in Section 7. This allows quick recovery in the event that the unit is reset to default parameters, or the configuration is accidentally deleted or altered.[...]

6. Operation 6.1. Access the Command Mode Commands can be sent to the RPC-4840N via Network or modem, or from a local PC connected to the Console Port. T o access the Command Mode, proceed as follows: Note: Only one port can access command mode at a given time. When you have finished communicating with the unit, always make certain to disconnect us[...]

6.2. Displaying circuit Status The Status Screen displays the On/Off state and selected parameters for the switched circuits. T o display the Status Screen, type /S and press [Enter] . Note that although the /S command is available in both User and System Mode, the System Status Screen includes more information than the User Status Screen. When the[...]

6.3. Boot/On/Off Commands These commands are used to Boot or toggle the On/Off status of the RPC-4840N's two switched circuits. If the same password has been applied to both circuits, commands can be directed to Circuit 1, Circuit 2, or both circuits. If a separate User Password has been assigned to each circuit, then commands can only be appl[...]

2. Switch Circuit(s) On: T o power-on a circuit, type /ON n and press [Enter] . Where " n " is the number or name of the desired circuit. Examples: · T o power-on both circuits, type /ON * and press [Enter] . · T o power-on Circuit 1, type /ON 1 and press [Enter] . 3. Switch Circuit(s) Off: T o power-off a circuit, type /OFF n and press[...]

6.4. The Default Command The Default Command ( /D ) sets circuits to their default On/Off status. The default status is set using the Circuit Parameters menus described in Section 5.5. T o set the circuits to their default settings, type /D and press [Enter] . Note: · When User Mode is active, this command will only be applied to the circuit owned[...]

T o enable/disable the Automated Mode, access the RPC-4840N General Parameters menu, and proceed as described in Section 5.4. When the Automated Mode is enabled, RPC functions will change as follows: 1. All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access the command mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Network [...]

6.6. Other Commands 6.6.1. Login as Different User The /R command is used to re-login using a different password. When invoked, the RPC will display the password prompt, allowing the user to enter a different password in order to access the other circuit or System Level command functions. The /R command is typically used to switch from User Mode to[...]

6.7. Operating Tips When connecting to the RPC via network, modem or console port, the following factors should be kept in mind: 1. One Connection at a Time: Only one port can access the command mode at a time. Therefore, it is recommended that users should always disconnect using the /X command when finished communicating with the unit. When a com[...]

7. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters After the RPC-4840N has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file. Later , if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each param[...]

7.2. Restoring Saved Parameters This section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send saved parameters to the RPC-4840N. 1. Start your communications program and access the RPC-4840N command mode using the System Level Password. 2. Configure your communications program to upload an ASCII text file. 3. Upload the file with the saved paramet[...]

A. Interface Descriptions A.1. Console Port Interface A.2. Modem Port Interface[...]

B. Specifications Switched DC Circuits: 1 or 2 code-selectable 40 amp Circuit Modules (Second Circuit Module is Optional). Each Circuit Module is rated at -48 VDC @ 40 amps max. Circuit Module: 40 amp On/Off, Push/Pull Circuit Breaker T erminations: T erminal Block with #10 screws. Network Interface: 10Base-T , RJ45 Modem and Console Port Interface[...]

C. Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST/PDT , Monday through Friday . When calling, please be prepared to give the name and model of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from[...]

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