BayTech DS2-RPC DS4-RPC Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
________________
DS-RPC
DATA SWITCH/POWER CONTROL
FOR MODELS
DS2-RPC
DS4-RPC
Including the
DS71
DS71-MD2
DS74 &
DS73
Modules
BayTech Manual Publication #U140A124-01
August 1998

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL ________________ DS-RPC DATA SWITCH/POWER CONTROL FOR MODELS DS2-RPC DS4-RPC Including the DS71 DS71-MD2 DS74 & DS73 Modules BayTech Manual Publication #U140A124-01 August 1998...
  • Page 2 Copyright 1998 by Bay Technical Associates, Inc. BayTech, Telplex, LaserShare, Print Master and TRAN-X are registered trademarks of Bay Technical Associates, Inc. IBM, IBM PC, IBM PC/AT, IBM PC/XT are products and registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett-Packard LaserJet is a product and registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
  • Page 3 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL This document provides information required for installing and operating your Bay Tech equipment. It should allow the user to connect, power up, and access an applications menu where peripheral equipment can be controlled.
  • Page 4 Bay Technical Associates, Inc reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Bay Technical Associates, Inc does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES DS-RPC QUICK START EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION OPERATION DS-RPC CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION UNPACKING PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE POWER POWER ON/OFF STATE POWER UP SEQUENCE CIRCUIT BREAKER CABLING...
  • Page 6 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS71-MD2 PORT DEVICE NAME PORT SELECT CODE ATTENTION CHARACTER DISCONNECT TIME GUARD CONNECT PORT ID ECHO LOGIN SETUP HEADER PASSWORD MENU AUTO CONNECT PORT DCD LOGON/LOGOFF (DS71 ONLY) LOCAL MODEM SETUP (DS71-MD2 ONLY) RINGS TO ANSWER MODEM TO MODEM XON/XOFF CONNECTIVITY TIMEOUT...
  • Page 7 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________________ TECHNICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SETUP REPACKAGING, SHIPPING AND RETURNING TO THE FACTORY FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B – MODEM COMMANDS APPENDIX C – WINDOWS 95 TUTORIAL APPENDIX D – DRAWINGS APPENDIX E –...
  • Page 9: Introduction To The Ds-Rpc

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC BayTech’s DS-RPC provides a single dialup or EIA-232 gateway to multiple EIA-232 devices. Used for accessing remote equipment or simply switching between multiple ports, the DS-RPC provides a full duplex connection between the host and up to 12 peripherals.
  • Page 10 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ Port selection is accomplished two different ways. (1) Use a simple menu-driven selection sequence or (2) send an ASCII character string to select a port. The DS-RPC also has four individual relay controlled, 115 VAC power receptacles.
  • Page 11: Programmable Features Of The Ds Modules

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES Highlighted features indicate items most often programmed FEATURE DESCRIPTION DS71 or DS71-MD2 H Serial Port Sets serial port speed of the DS71 and DS71-MD2 Default = 9600, 8, 1, N, Configuration Xon/Xoff Disabled Port Device...
  • Page 12 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES (con’t) FEATURE DESCRIPTION The number of times the modem rings Rings to before it automatically answers. Answer(*) Default = 2 rings ASCII character used to stop or start Modem to transmission of data.
  • Page 13 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES (con’t) FEATURE DESCRIPTION IP Address for the DS73TP to access the Module IP network. Default = 0.0.0.0 Address IP Address for the network to access the Dial-in IP DS73TP.
  • Page 14: Ds-Rpc Quick Start

    Where this situation occurs it will be addressed. Power on the DS-RPC. The following header and main menu appears if using the DS71: Data Switch Series - F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)...1...
  • Page 15 RPC may have more menu items, depending on the setup. Selecting a Device Or this menu if the DS71-MD2 is used: Data Switch Series - F.0.13 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Use the “Attention Character” to display the remainder of the menu.
  • Page 16: Ds-Rpc Configuration

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL QUICK START __________________________________________________________________________________________ Accessing RPC Menu Controlling Receptacles DS-RPC MODULE CONFIGURATION Accessing Configuration Menu Select the RPC module. The following status menu appears: DS-RPC Series (C) 1997 by BayTech Rev. F0.04 Circuit Breaker : On 1) . . . OUTLET 1 : Off 2) .
  • Page 17 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL QUICK START __________________________________________________________________________________________ To configure a module, enter the number associated with it followed by <cr>. For detailed configuration of each module refer DS71 or DS71-MD2 page 26 DS74 DS73 page 51 page 53 page 64...
  • Page 18: Installation

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ INSTALLATION UNPACKING Compare the unit and serial number of the equipment you received to the packing slip located on the outside of the box. Log this information on the sheet on page 70. Inspect equipment carefully for damage that may have occurred in shipment.
  • Page 19: Preparing The Installation Site

    To protect from such power surges and spikes, this unit must have a good earth ground. A grounding screw connection is located near the power switch on the back of the unit. CAUTION : Before removing or replacing any modules, turn off main power switch located on the DS-RPC unit.
  • Page 20: Power On/Off State

    EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Applying power illuminates a green LED on the front panel of the DS- RPC. When the power switch is off, devices connected to the unit are not receiving power. POWER ON/OFF STATE Each receptacle is individually controlled by an internal relay.
  • Page 21: Cabling

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ CABLING RJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTERS IMPORTANT an RJ-45 port which uses an 8-pin crossed modular cable to connect to a local EIA-232 device such as a computer terminal or external modem. Most serial computers do not have RJ-45 connections;...
  • Page 22 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ Tables 2 and 3 define the pin layout for the DS71 or DS71-MD2 and DS74. DS71 EIA-232 RJ-45 Pin/Signal Definition EIA-232 Signal Handshake (DTR) Line Driver Inactive State = High: +12V when power is applied. Used as a handshake line to enable/disable the receiving of characters.
  • Page 23 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS74 EIA-232 RJ-45 Pin/Signal Definition EIA-232 Signal Handshake (DTR) Line Driver Inactive State = Low: Used as a handshake line to enable/disable the receiving of characters. –12V when port is not selected unless programmed differently. Signal ground Handshake (RTS) Line Driver Inactive State = Low: –12V when port is not...
  • Page 24: Modem Connections

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ MODEM CONNECTIONS In addition to the RJ-45 port, the DS71-MD2 Host Communications Module has two RJ-11 ports for connecting to telephone lines. You may connect either RJ-11 port to a Telco wall jack using a standard RJ-11 straight through cable.
  • Page 25 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: Use crossed RJ-45 cables when using modular connectors to interface the DS-RPC to another BayTech product with modular connectors, such as the RPC Remote Power Control Unit. RJ-45 CONDUCTOR COLOR BLUE ORANGE BLACK GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY...
  • Page 26: Detailed Operation And Configuration

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION The following section, “Detailed Operation and Configuration,” provides a detailed approach to accessing, operating, and configuring the DS-RPC. NOTE: It is important that you type all commands correctly. Any combination of wrong entries results in an error message.
  • Page 27: Internal Modem Connection Ds71-Md2 (Only)

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ INTERNAL MODEM CONNECTION (DS71-MD2 ONLY) IMPORTANT: The DS71-MD2 modem option has priority over the EIA-232 serial port. If a serial port user is in configuration mode or connected to a DS74 I/O port when a modem connection is established, the serial port user will be “booted”...
  • Page 28: 10Base-T Network Port Connection

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 10BASE-T NETWORK PORT CONNECTION Using a straight 10Base-T cable, connect the RJ-45 port labeled ETHERNET on the DS73TP module to an RJ-45 port on the network hub. The LINK (link integrity) LED, located on the front panel of the DS73TP, illuminates when a good connection is established between the DS73TP and the hub.
  • Page 29: Operation

    Where this situation occurs it will be addressed. Power on the DS-RPC. A similar heading and main menu appears if using the DS71: Data Switch Series - F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)...1...
  • Page 30 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: Depending on the DS-RPC model, the menus may vary according to the number of DS74 modules installed in the unit. NOTE: Password feature is case sensitive. Device A (2,1)...1 Device B (2,2)...2 Device C (2,3)...3...
  • Page 31: Selecting A Device

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ SELECTING A DEVICE Menu Driven Selection ASCII Character String NOTE: You must exit main menu to send ASCII character string commands. NOTE: While operating using the ASCII Character String method, consider placing the DS-RPC in binary mode. There are two methods of selecting a device;...
  • Page 32 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Binary Mode Terminate Binary Mode If binary data containing the port select code is sent to a module, the DS-RPC may interpret the data as a command to change ports. Binary mode prevents such an occurrence by placing the DS-RPC in a mode which does not look at the data.
  • Page 33: Ppp Dial-Up Connection

    PPP, dial the modem connected to the host module. The Host Module sends the main menu: Data Switch Series - F.0.10 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)...1...
  • Page 34: Configuration

    Enter the number of the module to configure, followed by <cr>. To configure the host module 1, select #1. The following configuration menu appears for the DS71: Copyright(C) Bay Technical Associates 1998 DS71 Data Switch Series - Host Module Revision F.2.01 Module 1 Status...…………..…...1...
  • Page 35: Status

    NOTE: The DS71 uses the DCD Logon/Logoff function in line item 9. The DS71-MD2 uses the Local Modem Setup function in line item 9. STATUS Or this for the DS71-MD2; Copyright (C) Bay Technical Associates 1998 DS71–MD2 – V.32 bis Modem Host Module Revision F.0.14 Module 1 Status ...…...1 Serial Port Configuration ...2...
  • Page 36: Serial Port Configuration

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: The entries in parentheses are added to help clarify what you may see in the menu. These parentheses do not appear on your screen. Port Device Baud Name Rate Host EIA-232 9600 Host Modem 57.6k...
  • Page 37: Ds71

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS71 Port Device Baud Name Rate EIA-232 9600 Exit/Save...1 Set Baud Rate...2 Set Word Size...3 Set Stop Bits...4 Enter Request : NOTE: DTR is unchangeable when configuring the serial port.. From the configuration menu, select #2, “Serial Port Configuration”, followed by <cr>.
  • Page 38 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Port Device Baud Name Rate 115.2K EIA-232 Exit/Save..…...1 Set Baud Rate….2 Set Word Size….3 Set Stop Bits..…..4 Enter Request : Port Device Baud Name Rate 115.2K EIA-232 Exit/Save..…...1 Set Baud Rate….2 Set Word Size….3 Set Stop Bits..…..4 Enter Request : Type "B"...
  • Page 39: Ds71-Md2

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: This message reminds you to change the serial port configuration of the host terminal to match the new configuration changes made to the serial port on the host module. If they do not match, the DS71 will be unable to interpret the next command, and you will be unable to access any connected unit.
  • Page 40 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: DTR is unchangeable when configuring the serial port. When configuring the Host Modem, Xon/Xoff, RTS, and DTR are hardware settings and, therefore, unchangeable. Port Device Baud Name Rate Host MODEM 115.2K Exit/Save..…...1 Set Baud Rate….2 Set Word Size….3...
  • Page 41 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Port Device Baud Name Rate 115.2K Host MODEM Exit/Save..…...1 Set Baud Rate….2 Set Word Size….3 Set Stop Bits..…..4 Enter Request : IMPORTANT: This message reminds you to change the serial port configuration of the host terminal to match the new configuration changes made to the serial port on the host module.
  • Page 42: Port Device Name

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ PORT DEVICE NAME Port Device Baud Name Rate HOST 9600 EIA-232 If you have made necessary changes to the host device, type "Y" for yes, followed by <cr>. New configuration changes are stored permanently in non-volatile memory.
  • Page 43: Port Select Code

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Port Device Baud Name Rate 9600 REGION PORT SELECT CODE Enter a new port device name up to 16 characters. For example, if you are using multiple DS-RPC units on a network, and you want to name the host device Southeast Region, type "SE REGION"...
  • Page 44: Attention Character

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ ATTENTION CHARACTER Type "Y" to change the port select code, followed by <cr>. The host module responds: Enter Port Select Code (Max. 8 characters): Enter a new port select code followed by <cr>.
  • Page 45: Disconnect Time Guard

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DISCONNECT TIME GUARD From the configuration menu, select #6, “Disconnect Time Guard,” followed by <cr>. The host module displays the current status and asks if you want to change: Enter a new attention character. For example, if you want the attention character to be "%", type % followed by <cr>.
  • Page 46: Connect Port Id Echo

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECT PORT ID ECHO Type “Y” for yes or “N” for no followed by <cr> to toggle the existing status or type <cr> for no change. The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module stores the Disconnect Time Guard selection in non-volatile memory and returns to the configuration menu.
  • Page 47: Login Setup

    If disabled, the header does not appear with the main menu. Default Header is enabled. Data Switch Series – F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ;...
  • Page 48: Password

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: This header may appear different depending on type of module installed. Password From the selection menu, select #1, “Header,” followed by a carriage return <cr>. The DS71 displays the current header status and asks if you want to enable: Header is...
  • Page 49: Menu

    Password. Enter <cr> no change. Enable/Disable Menu upon login. Default menu is enabled. If disabled,the following header appears upon login without the main menu: Data Switch Series - F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ;...
  • Page 50: Auto Connect Port

    NOTE: If Auto Connect Port is enabled, Header and Menu are automatically disabled. Auto Connect Port If enabled, the following header and menu appears: Data Switch Series - F.0.10 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)...1 Device B (2,2)...2...
  • Page 51 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: The auto connect port has priority over the login setup menu. If Auto Connect Port is enabled, the header and main menu are automatically disabled. IMPORTANT: Auto Connect Port works with the DS71 upon dial- up or EIA-232 connection.
  • Page 52: Dcd Logon/Logoff (Ds71 Only)

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DCD LOGON/LOGOFF (DS71 only) IMPORTANT: This setting is crucial to the proper operation of the Auto Connect Port and the Password Security functions. The J-6 jumper must be in the forward (pin 1-2) position on the board. The board comes from the factory in this condition.
  • Page 53: Local Modem Setup (Ds71-Md2 Only)

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ LOCAL MODEM SETUP The DS71-MD2 has an internal 14.4K bps DS71-MD2 ONLY) From the configuration menu, select #9, “DCD Logon/Logoff,” followed by <cr>. The DS-series module displays the current DCD Logon/Logoff status and asks if you want to change: DCD logon/logoff factory default is enabled: DCD Logon/Logoff mode is...
  • Page 54: Rings To Answer

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Rings to Answer Modem to Modem Xon/Xoff Configure the number of rings (1 - 4) for the modem to answer). For example, if the rings to auto-answer are 3, the modem will answer following the third ring.
  • Page 55: Connectivity Timeout

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Connectivity Timeout Modem to Modem Xon/Xoff Flow Control is ...Disabled Enable? (Y/N, CR for no change): Type “Y” for yes followed by <cr> if you want to enable Xon/Xoff. Type “N“ for no followed by <cr>...
  • Page 56: Escape Character

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Escape Character The Escape Character (0 to 127 decimal value) allows characters to be interpreted as commands instead of data. Normal operation will not require this parameter to be changed. However, there may be a situation where an external device would echo the escape character sent to the dial-in modem.
  • Page 57: Unit Id

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ UNIT ID I/O MODULES RESET UNIT RESET IMPORTANT: Unit reset terminates both internal and external modem connections. NOTE: You must be connected to a host module (DS71 or DS71- MD2 module) to reset the unit. Resetting the unit does not return user selections to their default settings.
  • Page 58: Menu Driven Selection

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Menu Driven Selection ASCII Character String NOTE: If you are locally connected through the serial port when the unit is reset, the DS71 or DS71-MD2 module sends the header message and returns to the Main Menu. A modem connection to the DS71-MD2 terminates when the unit resets.
  • Page 59: Ds74 Configuration

    The above configuration menu appears. Select the module number that corresponds to the DS74 module you want to configure. The following configuration menu appears: Copyright (C) Bay Technical Associates 1998 DS71 Data Switch Series – EIA-232 I/O Module Module 2 Status ..…...1 Serial Port Configuration ...2...
  • Page 60: Serial Port Configuration

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION PORT DEVICE NAME Selections 1-8 are fully programmable in the DS74 module. Select the parameter to change, make the change, then save to non- volatile memory. This parameter works as previously described in this manual.
  • Page 61: Ds73 Configuration

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS73TP CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT: For network access, you must configure the Module and Dial-up IP addresses, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. The module must be reset for network changes to take effect. The DS73TP peripheral communications module supports remote access to TCP/IP Ethernet networks by using the DS71 or DS71-MD2 module, the DS73TP module...
  • Page 62: Module Ip Address

    NOTE: User name and password are case sensitive. Module IP Address DS73TP Ethernet Module F.0.02 Copyright (C) 1997 Bay Technical Associates Enter user name : Enter the current user name; default user name is user1. The module prompts for a password: Enter password: Enter the current password;...
  • Page 63: Dial-Up Address

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: The Module IP Address and the Dial-Up Address must be different in order for the DS73TP to function correctly. NOTE: There should be no active connections while configuring the DS73TP, and the unit should be reset upon completion of configuration.
  • Page 64: Subnet Mask

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Subnet Mask Enter Dial-Up IP address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Dial-Up IP Address (Example: 200.4.3.51), followed by <cr>. The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. Default Dial-Up IP Address is 0.0.0.0. If you fail to enter the Dial-Up IP Address in dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again:...
  • Page 65: Gateway

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Gateway Primary If you fail to enter the Subnet Mask in dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Subnet Mask in dotted decimal form: The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Subnet Mask is entered in the correct form.
  • Page 66: Secondary Dns

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Secondary Enter Primary DNS address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Primary DNS address (Example: 200.4.5.53), followed by <cr>. The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. Default Primary DNS address is 0.0.0.0. If you fail to enter the Primary DNS address in dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Primary DNS address in dotted decimal form:...
  • Page 67: Primary Nbns

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Primary NBNS Secondary NBNS The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Secondary DNS address is entered in the correct form. From the configuration menu, select #7, “Primary NBNS (Net BIOS Name Server),”...
  • Page 68: User Name

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ User Name NOTE: User Name is Case Sensitive. Password If you fail to enter the Secondary NBNS address is dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Secondary NBNS address in dotted decimal form: The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Secondary NBNS...
  • Page 69: Module Name

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: Password Feature is Case Sensitive. Module Name If desired, enter a new password (8 chars. max.) followed by <cr>. The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. The Module Name is reported by the module for identification purposes when a connection is established.
  • Page 70: Rpc Operation

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ RPC OPERATION Accessing Main Menu The RPC menu allows the user to monitor and control the equipment attached to each of the RPC four receptacles. From this menu, you can turn on, turn off, or reboot attached equipment, individually, or all equipment, simultaneously.
  • Page 71: Controlling Receptacles

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Controlling Receptacles Example: If the status menu fails to appear, ensure the correct cables and adapters are being used and they are connected properly. Also, verify the serial communication parameters are correctly configured. To set or change the status of receptacles, enter one of the following commands: ON n, OFF n, REBOOT n, where “n”...
  • Page 72: Rpc Configuration

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ RPC CONFIGURATION The REBOOT n command will reboot or reset equipment attached to corresponding receptacle(s). When the command to REBOOT (n) is sent from the RPC > prompt, the DS-RPC powers “Off” corresponding outlet(s) for approximately 10 seconds, then powers them up in sequence.
  • Page 73: Change Password

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Change Password DS-RPC > CONFIG 1) . . . Change Password 2) . . . Change Outlet Name 3) . . . Enable/Disable Confirmation 4) . . . Enable/Disable Status Menu X) . . . Exit Enter Request: Select #1, “Change Password,”...
  • Page 74: Disabling A Password

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Disabling a Password Change Outlet Name enter the new password correctly, the DS- RPC returns to the main menu again, but you will not get an “Error” message. To disable a password, enter <cr> at the “Enter New Password”...
  • Page 75: Enable/Disable Confirmation

    From the configuration menu, select #3, “Enable/Disable Confirmation.” Depending on the current status of the switch, the DS-RPC responds with the option to change the current status. Default is Enabled. Disable Confirmation? (Y/N) From the configuration menu, select #4, Status Menu “Enable/Disable Status Menu.”...
  • Page 76 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Circuit Breaker: On 1) Outlet 1 : Off 2) Outlet 2 : Off 3) Outlet 3 : Off 4) Outlet 4 : Off RPC> If the Enable/Disable Status Menu feature is disabled, only the RPC> prompt appears.
  • Page 77: Technical Support

    Who sold you the cables and adapters? f. The name of the software emulation program you are using. g. If possible, a printout of the configuration status. Bay Technical Associates, Inc. 200 N. Second Street, P. O. Box 387 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520-1000, USA...
  • Page 78: Equipment Setup

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT __________________________________________________________________________________________ EQUIPMENT SETUP DS-RPC Model DS-RPC Serial Number MODULE 1 MODEL (ex:DS71) SERIAL NUMBER MODULE 3 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER OUTLET 1 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER OUTLET3 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER Type of adapters _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Type of cables _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Name of software program ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________...
  • Page 79: Repackaging, Shipping And Returning To The Factory

    We do not recommend masking tape or cellophane tape. e. On the outside of the box, please write the Return Authorization Number. f. Ship the unit to the following address: Bay Technical Associates, Inc. 200 N. Second Street Bay St. Louis, MS 39520-1000, USA...
  • Page 80: Fcc Radio Frequency Interface Statement

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT __________________________________________________________________________________________ FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause interference to radio communication. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules.
  • Page 81 In case of equipment malfunction, BayTech should perform all repairs. It is the responsibility of the user requiring service to report the need for service to BayTech: Bay Technical Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 387, 200 N. Second Street Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520-1000, USA...
  • Page 82: Appendix A - Specifications

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX A __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Base Unit I/O Modules 2 or 4 Power 115VAC, 60Hz Requirements 0.3A EIA-232 Serial Port Environment 0 to 70 C 5% to 95% humidity Dimensions DS2-RPC: 16 3/4” w x 7 1/8” d x 1 3/4”...
  • Page 83 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX A __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX A Base Unit Interface Transmission Protocols Frame Types Handshaking Baud Rate Word Size Stop Bits Parity Buffer Size Mounting Rack Mount (Optional) or Desktop One year on Warranty parts and labor DS71 Host DS71-MD2 Module Host...
  • Page 84: Appendix B - Modem Commands

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY U.S. ROBOTIC MODEMS COMMAND AT&B1 Fixed Serial Port Rate (default) AT&C1 Normal CD Operations (default) AT&D2 Normal DTR Operations (default) ATS0=1 Auto answer telephone line in 4 or fewer rings ATE0 Modem does not display keyboard commands.
  • Page 85: Command Interpretation

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY (Cont.) ROCKWELL CHIP SET MODEMS COMMAND ATS23=59 Fixed Serial Port Rate (default) AT&C1 Normal CD Operations (default) AT&D2 Normal DTR Operations (default) ATS0=1 Auto answer telephone line in 4 or fewer rings ATE0 Modem does not display keyboard commands ATQ1...
  • Page 86: Appendix C - Windows 95 Tutorial

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX C WINDOWS 95 DIAL-UP NETWORKING TUTORIAL The following instructions using Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking are for establishing a PPP connection to the network through a DS-RPC with a DS73TP module installed. IMPORTANT: In order to benefit from shared resources, the computer you are dialing into must be set up as a network server.
  • Page 87 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX C PROPERTIES Ø Highlight the device you have just created. Ø Select “File” from the Windows task bar. Ø Select “Properties.” Ø Select “General.” Ø Select “Configure.” Ensure the information is correct. Ø Select “Options.” Enable “Bring up Terminal Window after Dialing.”...
  • Page 88 Ø After a successful connection is established, select the DS73TP module. The following menu appears: Ø DS73TP Ethernet Module F.0.02 Ø Copyright (C) 1997 Ø Bay Technical Associates Ø Press F7. Windows 95 Dialer enters the user name and password. Ø Enter User Name: Ø Enter Password: Ø...
  • Page 89: Appendix D - Drawings

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX D - DRAWINGS DS71 MECHANICAL LAYOUT...
  • Page 90 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS71-MD2 MECHANICAL LAYOUT...
  • Page 91 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS74 MECHANICAL LAYOUT...
  • Page 92 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS73 MECHANICAL LAYOUT...
  • Page 93: Appendix E - Ascii Character Definition

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX E ASCII CHARACTER DEFINITION ASCII CHARACTER $BTm $BTm,p $BTB $CONFIG $BTRESET DEFINITION Releases the module to receive the attention character Calls up a module (where m is a module number) Calls up a module and port (where m is a module number and p is a port number) Locks the module in the binary mode.
  • Page 94: Index

    DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX __________________________________________________________________________________________ Accessing a Device · 7 Accessing Main Menu · 21 Adapters · 15, 69 Applications Engineer · iii, 18 ASCII · 23, 26, 51 ASCII character · 2 ATDT Command · 19 Attention Character · 6, 7, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42 Auto Connect Port ·...
  • Page 95 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX __________________________________________________________________________________________ Internal Modem · 19 Internal Relays · 12 IP Address · 53, 54, 55, 56 LED · 12, 62, 75 Local Modem Setup · 45 Login Setup · 27, 28, 39 Menu · 6, 8, 23, 26, 28, 39, 41, 42, 49, 50, 51, 79 Menu Selection Method ·...
  • Page 96 DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX __________________________________________________________________________________________ User Programmable · 27, 34, 35 Users Manual · iii Windows Dial-Up Tutorial · 25, 78 Word size · 2 Word Size · 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 52, 75 Xon/Xoff · 19, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 45, 46, 47, 52, 75 XON/XOFF ·...

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