Introduction; Shipping List - DPS Telecom DAC-P User Manual

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Introduction

The DPS Telecom DAC-P serves as a mediator between remote telemetry units and the DPS Telecom Network Telemetry
Processor (NTP). The DAC-P collects alarm reports from remotes, maps remote data to a MEFA display grid, and forwards
the data through a four-port TABS responder to the NTP.
The DAC-P communicates with remotes through four dial-up modem lines. Either the DAC-P or one of its remotes can
initiate a dial-up connection. All four modem connections can be used simultaneously.
The DAC-P also provides central control for alarm collection remotes. The DAC-P manages dial-up connections, provisions
remotes with configuration data, provides extensive monitor visibility to help diagnose problems, and forwards control relay
and reboot commands from the NTP to remotes.
These control functions, plus alarm monitoring, are accessible remotely over a LAN/WAN connection or locally through a
craft port connection.
The DAC-P channels are provisioned via FTP with a configuration file derived from the TMAS database. Other
configuration options are set locally through a craft port or Telnet connection. For more information, see Section 6,
"Configuration."
This User Manual contains all the information you need to successfully install and configure the DAC-P. However, if you
run into a problem or require additional help, DPS Telecom's courteous Technical Support staff is ready to provide the
assistance you need.
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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.
Fig. 1. The DAC-P
DAC-P
(D-PC-932-10A-00)
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