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- Page 1 “Yo u r Part n ers i n Net w o rk Al arm Man ag emen t ” DAC-P USER MANUAL Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs. February 13, 2003 D-OC-UM032.13200 Firmware Version 1.0D...
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Page 2: Revision History
Notice The material in this manual is for information purposes and is subject to change without notice. DPS Telecom shall not be liable for errors contained herein or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Visit our website at www.dpstelecom.com for the latest PDF manual and FAQs Introduction ....................1 Shipping List ....................1 Specifications ....................3 Operation ....................3 Installation ....................5 Tools Needed ....................5 Mounting ....................6 Power Connection ....................6 Network Connections ....................7 Configuration ....................8 Craft Port ....................8 Terminal Interface ....................9 Assigning an IP Address... - Page 4 Dial RTU ....................26 Reboot RTU ....................28 Other Commands ....................29 Ping ....................29 Stats ....................30 Debug ....................31 Unused Commands ....................32 LCD Display and Menu ....................32 Front Panel LED Operation ....................32 Technical Support ....................33...
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Page 5: Introduction
Shipping List While unpacking the DAC-P, please make sure that all of the following items are included. If some parts are missing, or if you ever need to order new parts, please refer to the part numbers in parentheses and call DPS Telecom Customer Service at 1-800-622-3314. - Page 6 DAC-P Data Port to Modem Shelf Cable 6 ft. Download Cable 4 ft. (D-PR-DACAB-12003.00001) (D-PR-045-10A-04) DB9 to Open End Cable Telephone Cable 6 ft. (D-PR-652-10A-06) (D-PR-045-10A-01) Ethernet Cable DAC-P User Manual (D-OC-UM032.13200) 23" Rack Ears 19" Rack Ears Eight 3/8" Ear Screws and Eight Lock Washers...
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Page 7: Specifications
The dial-up connection between the DAC-P and its remotes is two-way; either the DAC-P can initiate a call to poll a remote, or a remote can initiate a call to report an alarm. - Page 8 When Polled Fig. 2. DAC-P Operations Flow Chart The DAC-P performs a defined set of operations every time it communicates with a remote (see Figure 2): 1. Send FUDR, or full update command to station address 0. a. Use response to ascertain actual remote address.
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Page 9: Installation
Set initial redial time. (There is one global setting for all remotes that report to the DAC-P. Range: 30 seconds to 5 minutes.) e. Set fallback redial time. (Must be the same as initial redial time.) f. Set redial attempts before fallback to three attempts. -
Page 10: Mounting
Fig. 3. The DAC-P can be flush or rear-mounted. The DAC-P can be mounted in a 19" rack or a 23" rack by using different rack ears for each size. Two rack ear locations are provided. Attach the appropriate rack ears in the flush-mount or rear-mount locations shown in Figure 3. -
Page 11: Network Connections
Fig. 4. The back panel of the DAC-P All network connections for the DAC-P are on the back panel of the unit, as shown in Figure 4. A RJ45 10BaseT Ethernet jack connects the DAC-P to your LAN or WAN. -
Page 12: Configuration
LAN/WAN connection. However, some initial configuration must be done locally before you can access the DAC-P through a network connection. To make a local connection to the DAC-P, connect a DB9 serial cable from the COM port of your computer to the craft port on the front panel of the DAC-P. -
Page 13: Terminal Interface
Fig. 9. DAC-P configuration main menu When you first connect to the DAC-P, all you will see on your screen is a cursor. The Quiet logon feature, which suppresses the password prompt and the asterisks normally seen when typing passwords, is enabled by default. If you would like to see a password prompt when connecting to the DAC-P, disable the Quiet logon feature. -
Page 14: Assigning An Ip Address
Fig. 10. Assigning an IP address. Your first step in configuring the DAC-P is to assign it an IP address, so that the unit will appear on your network. The IP address must be unique—no other device on the network should have the same address. -
Page 15: Configuration File
Fig. 11. A sample configuration file The DAC-P must be provisioned with a configuration file that defines the remotes it will poll. The configuration file is a text file derived from the TMAS database using utility software. The file is transmitted to the DAC-P via File Transfer Protocol (FTP). -
Page 16: Uploading The Configuration File
Fig. 14. Uploading the configuration file The configuration file must be uploaded to the DAC-P via File Transfer Protocol. No username is required, but you must give a password. The factory default password is "dpstelecom." Any FTP client may be used to transfer the configuration file, but only a limited set of FTP commands are supported. -
Page 17: Other Configuration Options
Fig. 15. System menu commands To edit identification information for the DAC-P, choose C)onfig > E)dit > s(Y)stem. The System menu contains commands for editing the name of the DAC-P unit, its location, and the primary contact person responsible for the unit. -
Page 18: Logon
6.6.2 Logon Fig. 16. Editing the Master Password To edit passwords and define security levels for users, choose C)onfig > E)dit > L)ogon. The first three commands on the Logon menu define options for the Master Password. The Master Password has all access rights. - Page 19 Fig. 17. Authorized user list To set passwords and security levels for users who do not have access to the Master Password, choose C)onfig > E)dit > L)ogon > A)dvanced. Up to 16 users can be defined, and each can have unique access rights. In the example in Figure 17, the user MONITOR is authorized only to access the monitor screens, while the user EDIT can only edit the configuration database.
- Page 20 Fig. 18. Editing user security levels. Once you have selected a user, you can define the user's name, password, and access. If you choose the U)ser or P)assword commands, you will be prompted to enter the user name or password. User passwords must be entered a second time for confirmation.
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Page 21: Timers
6.6.3 Timers Fig. 19. Timers menu The Timers menu contains commands for editing the alive/full update time, how long the alarm speaker will sound, the RTS head and tail time, channel timeout, and TABS poll delay. - Page 22 Fig. 20. Editing alive/full update times The alive/full time determines how often the remote will call the DAC-P to give a status report. If the alive/full update time expires and the remote has not reported, the DAC-P will call to poll the remote. The alive/full update timer is restarted everytime the DAC-P communicates with the remote.
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Page 23: Date And Time
Figure 21. Editing the date To set the DAC-P's internal clock, choose C)onfig > E)dit > D)ate/time. The available options are to set the date in MM-DD-YYYY format, the day of the week, and the time. To choose an option... -
Page 24: Modem
The C)onfig > E)dit > M)odem command provides access to one option, the dial type used by the modem. If you choose the M)odem command, the DAC-P will report whether the modem is set for pulse or tone dialing. Choosing the T)ype command will toggle between pulse and tone dialing. -
Page 25: Nvram
Monitoring The terminal interface can also be used to monitor the DAC-P, either remotely through a Telnet session or through a computer connected to the DAC-P's craft port. The monitoring features of the terminal interface can be used to troubleshoot... -
Page 26: Mefa
MEFA Fig. 24. Monitoring MEFAs The C)onfig > M)onitor > M)efas command displays the collected data for a for each MEFA in the format in which it will be reported to the NTP. If you choose the M)efas command, a prompt will ask you to specify a MEFA (range 0–31). The screen will display the data for the first nine displays. -
Page 27: Config List
Fig. 25. Poll list To review the configuration file currently used by the DAC-P, choose C)onfig > M)onitor > C)onfig list. The configuration list consists of two sections, the poll list, shown in Figure 25, and the phone list, shown in Figure 26. -
Page 28: Alert Log
To return to the poll list, press 0. Alert Log The DAC-P maintains a log of all system alert messages. Reading the alert log can help you detect errors and verify correct functionality. The alert log is cleared whenever the DAC-P reboots or the user clears it. -
Page 29: Remote Communication Alerts
The remote's modem has dropped its carrier signal, terminating the connection. RTU Address X is not Configured. Aborting Connection at Port X. The detected RTU address does not appear in the DAC-P database. The DAC-P configuration file needs to be reviewed and updated. -
Page 30: Dial Rtu
A reboot command has been sent to the RTU. Dial RTU Fig. 27. A successful call to an RTU. The C)onfig > M)onitor > D)ial RTU command initiates a call to a remote. If you choose this command you will be prompted to enter the MEFA of the remote you want to call. - Page 31 Fig. 28. A failed call to an RTU If the DAC-P cannot initiate communication with the remote, you will see a screen like Figure 28. Note: After a call to an RTU has been initiated, pressing the Esc key will exit to the Monitor menu, but it will not cancel the...
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Page 32: Reboot Rtu
Reboot RTU Fig. 29. Rebooting a remote from the DAC-P. The C)onfig > M)onitor > R)eboot RTU command initiates a call to a remote and sends it a reboot command. If you choose this command you will be prompted to enter the MEFA of the remote you want to reboot. A successful reboot will look like Figure 29, above. -
Page 33: Other Commands
Other Commands Ping Fig. 30. Ping command The C)onfig > P)ing command pings IP addresses on your network. If you choose this command, you will be prompted to enter the IP address you want to ping. A successful ping will look like Figure 30. To stop pinging, press Esc. -
Page 34: Stats
Stats Fig. 31. Stats command The C)onfig > S)tats command displays a list of system statistics, as shown in Figure 31. -
Page 35: Debug
Debug Fig. 332. Debug filters The D)ebug command displays communications activity between the DAC-P and its remotes as it is processed. There are seven filters to selectively display communications information. Choosing the D)ebug command displays the screen shown in Figure 32. To activate a filter, press its command key. To turn off all filters, press X. -
Page 36: Unused Commands
• Run Config: Forces the configurator to run on the craft port at 9600, N, 8, 1. Front Panel LED Operation Fig. 33. Front panel LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the DAC-P display alarm and communication status. Table A shows the meaning of the LED display messages. -
Page 37: Technical Support
2. Prepare relevant information. Having important information about your DPS Telecom product in hand when you call will greatly reduce the time it takes to answer your questions. If you do not have all of the information when you call, our Technical Support representatives can assist you in gathering it. - Page 38 Index alarm severity, 3 alarm speaker, 17 alert log, 24, 25 messages, 24, 25 alive/full update time, 3, 17 channel timeout, 17 commands, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 C)onfig >...
- Page 39 IP address, 10 subnet mask, 10 configuration file, 1, 3, 11, 23, 24 uploading, 11 craft port, 8 current draw, 3 DAC-P, 1, 13 primary contact person, 13 unit location, 13 unit name, 13 DCP address, 11, 23 debug, 31...
- Page 40 modem, 20 modems, 3 momentary relay period, 3 monitoring, 21, 22 Network Telemetry Processor (NTP), 1 NVRAM, 9, 21 saving to NVRAM, 9 operation sequence, 3 parts, 1 numbers, 1 ordering, 1 password, 9, 12, 14 access rights, 14 default, 12, 14 default password, 9 Master, 14 password length, 14...
- Page 41 TABS, 1, 7 ports, 7 responder, 1 technical support, 33 Telnet, 9 Unix client, 9 terminal interface, 9 commands, 9 menus, 9 TMAS database, 1, 11 users, 14 access rights, 14 creating a user, 14 deleting a user, 14...
- Page 43 Warranty DPS Telecom warrants, to the original purchaser only, that its products a) substantially conform to DPS' published specifications and b) are substantially free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty expires two years from the date of product delivery with respect to hardware and ninety days from the date of product delivery with respect to software.
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