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Omnitronix Data-Link DL100 User Manual

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Omnitronix, Inc.
760 Harrison Street
Seattle, Washington, 98109
U.S.A.
Tel: 206.624.4985
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Installation and Operation Guidelines
DL100
Pollable Remote Access Unit

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual Installation and Operation Guidelines DL100 Pollable Remote Access Unit Omnitronix, Inc. 760 Harrison Street Seattle, Washington, 98109 U.S.A. Tel: 206.624.4985 Fax: 206.624.5610 info@omnitronix.com www.omnitronix.com...
  • Page 2 Examples, data, and names used in this manual are examples and fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission from Omnitronix, Incorporated. Omnitronix, Data-Link, DL100, and AlarmManager are trademarks of Omnitronix, Incorporated. Rev. 1.02 PN: 2057-017 Cover: 3020.024...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index ................55 4.3 - Serial Settings ........23 4.4 - Modem Settings ........25 List of Figures Figure 1: The Data-Link DL100 ........3 Figure 6: DL100 DB9 Pin Out ........10 Figure 2: The DL100 ..........7 Figure 7: Dipswitch Orientation ......11 Figure 3: DL100 Front Panel ........8...
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  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide

    1.1 - Introduction Figure 1: The Data-Link DL100 This chapter will highlight the setup and configuration of an example Data-Link DL100. Areas of setup and configuration covered in this chapter include physical setup, connecting to the DL100, networking, and data alarm monitoring.

  • Page 6: Network Setup

    Verify that both of the RX2 and TX2 LEDs on the Front Panel are either green or red. If they are not, verify steps 1 and 2. If the problem persists, see your System Administrator or call the Omnitronix Technical Support group. Accessing the Command Line Connect to COM1 with a serial terminal emulation program at 19200 baud, 8N1.

  • Page 7: Data Alarms

    If there is an error message or no response from the router, first check the network settings and connection, then consult a System Administrator or Omnitronix technical support. Verify the PC running AlarmManager by repeating step 3 with the IP address of that computer.
  • Page 8 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Data-Link DL100 Data Alarm Field Definition Data Field: A A) Start Position B) Field Length C) Field Name Select Start Position. When prompted to enter a new value, enter “1” and press <ENTER>. Select Field Length. When prompted to enter a new value, enter “4” and press <ENTER>.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 What Is A Dl100

    Chapter 2 What is a DL100? 2.1 - The Basics Figure 2: The DL100 The DL100 is a hardware device providing three basic functions to facilitate the management and monitoring of both serial port devices and environmental conditions. These functions are: •...

  • Page 10: Parts Identification

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual 2.2 - Parts Identification Standard Equipment The base DL100 comes with the following standard onboard equipment: • 2 DB9 male RS-232 serial ports • 12VAC power • Internal battery backup In addition to the above components, the standard unit is shipped the following accessories: •...

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    Chapter 2 - What is a DL100? or a pass-through connection, is active. These LEDs can be used to see that a network cable connection is made and when the DL100 transmits over the network. Each RS-232 port has two LEDs associated with it (with the exception of I/O 2, which has three). The left LED is a received data (RX) LED.

  • Page 12: Figure 6: Dl100 Db9 Pin Out

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Serial Ports Each of the two or four serial ports is configured as a DTE port using a male, DB9 connector. This configuration is similar to that used on the COM ports of an IBM-compatible PC. The...

  • Page 13: Functionality Overview

    Chapter 2 - What is a DL100? Dipswitches The back of the DL100 is equipped with two banks of eight Dipswitches each: Figure 7: Dipswitch Orientation Please refer to the following for the functionality of each switch: • Switches A1 through A3 and B1 through B3 configure baud rate for I/O1 and I/O 2, respectively (see table below) •...
  • Page 14 The DL100 is equipped to use several different methods to notify an administrator of alarms detected within the unit. The unit can send SNMP traps to enterprise management software or Omnitronix Alarm Manager (available at http://www.omnitronix.com or via Omnitronix technical...

  • Page 15: Security

    2.6 - Security Callback Security Omnitronix cares deeply about the security of the data within and devices connected to our products. To that end, there are several key security features available on the DL100: Callback security allows an administrator to strictly limit the phone numbers allowed access to the unit.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Getting Connected

    Chapter 3 Getting Connected 3.1 - Power Up Sequence On startup, the DL100 goes through a boot up process and exhibits the following functionality: • Internal buzzer beeps once • The power LED flashes once each second for about 15 seconds •...

  • Page 18: The Status Screen

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Connecting Via Modem Upon first dialing into the DL100, a user is presented with the unit answer string. By default, this string is “Data-Link”. This string can be changed to indicate the specific application of this device.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 - Getting Connected Data-Link DL100 1.00 Unit Serial # 510002168 Unit ID : Data-Link Date : THU 01/06/00 % Full alarm : OFF Time : 13:40:10 No Data Alarm 1: OFF Memory : 256K No Data Alarm 2: OFF...
  • Page 20 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Password indicates whether password protection is enabled for the current method being used to access the command processor. For example, if passwords are disabled for modem and serial connections but enabled for Ethernet, this item would indicate ON if connected to the DL100 via Telnet.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Setup

    The setup menu contains all of the configuration options available on the DL100. It is organized in a logical tree structure with all settings classified under the following groups: Data-Link DL100 - Main Setup Menu A) Network Settings B) Serial Settings...
  • Page 22 “T12P3M2S”. The list option type is similar to the toggle type in that it has a list of options, of which an administrator can choose only one: Data-Link DL100 - Serial 1 Baud rate Settings A) 300 B) 600...

  • Page 23: Network Settings Menu

    Chapter 4 - Setup 4.2 - Network Settings Menu The Network Settings menu contains all of the options pertaining to network communication. Data-Link DL100 - Network Settings A) IP Address [192.168.100.3] B) Subnet Mask [255.255.255.0] C) Router Address [0.0.0.0] D) SNMP Manager 1 [0.0.0.0]...
  • Page 24 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Data-Link DL100 - FTP Push Setup Menu A) FTP Push Enable [OFF] B) FTP Server Address [0.0.0.0] C) Username [Default FTP Username] D) Password E) Account F) Directory G) Minutes Between Push Attempts [1440] H) Select Files to Push I) Remote File Names FTP Push Setup: FTP Push Enable is an on/off toggle for FTP push.

  • Page 25: Serial Settings

    Using real-time sockets will also allow the user to retrieve data in real-time, as soon as it becomes available within the unit. Each of the above selections brings up a menu similar to the following. Data-Link DL100 - FILE1 Real-Time Data Socket Setup A) Disable Real-Time Socket [OFF]...
  • Page 26 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Data-Link DL100 - Serial Settings A) Serial Port 1 Settings B) Serial Port 2 Settings C) Serial Port 3 Settings D) Serial Port 4 Settings There are two different types of serial port configuration menus in the unit. The first menu type is held by port one as well as three and four, if installed.

  • Page 27: Modem Settings

    The menu for port 2 is has all of the same options as that of the other ports as well as the addition of options J through L. Following is an example of the port 2 menu. Data-Link DL100 - Serial 2 A) Baud Rate...

  • Page 28: Passwords/Security

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Data-Link DL100 - Modem Settings A) Baud Rate [38400] B) Data Format [8N1] C) Duplex [FULL] D) Init String [ATM1] E) TAP Init String [ATM0] F) Inactivity Timeout Baud Rate indicates the fastest speed to connect to remote modems with. The actual connection speed can vary depending on remote modem settings, line conditions, and other factors.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 - Setup Data-Link DL100 - Password Menu A) User 1 Password [SMDR] B) User 2 Password [USER2] C) User 3 Password [USER3] D) User 4 Password [USER4] E) Access 1 Password [ACCESS1] F) Access 2 Password [ACCESS2] G) Access 3 Password...

  • Page 30: Alarm Definitions

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Data-Link DL100 - Dialback Security Menu A) User 1 Phone Number B) User 2 Phone Number C) User 3 Phone Number D) User 4 Phone Number E) Dialback Security Enable [OFF] Each of the phone numbers above corresponds with a one of the four user passwords from the previous menu.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 - Setup Data-Link DL100 - Data Alarm Settings A) Alarm 1 [OFF] B) Alarm 2 [OFF] C) Alarm 3 [OFF] O) Alarm 15 - [OFF] P) Alarm 16 - [OFF] Q) Setup Alarm Fields R) Display Alarm Status In the example above, alarms four through fourteen were cut out for brevity.
  • Page 32 Data Alarm n Settings: Setup Alarm Fields brings up the alarm field selection menu. This menu contains the settings for up to 16 different field definitions. Data-Link DL100 - Data Alarm Field Definition Table Start Length...
  • Page 33 No-Data n Alarm Settings, in the root Alarm Definitions menu, allow the admin to configure the no-data alarms. Following is an example of the menu for no-data alarm one. Data-Link DL100 - No-Data Alarm 1 Settings A) Alarm Enable [OFF]...
  • Page 34 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Data-Link DL100 - 80% Full Alarm Settings A) Alarm Enable [OFF] B) Alarm Actions C) Alarm Message [80% Full] 80% Full Alarm Settings: Alarm Enable toggles the alarm on and off. 80% Full Alarm Settings: Alarm Actions defines the actions to perform on alarm.

  • Page 35: Action Definitions

    DL100 calls the specified number and offers a command session. In a pager action, the unit dials a numeric or alphanumeric pager and sends a message indicating an alarm has occurred. Data-Link DL100 - Actions Definition Menu A) Callout Attempts...

  • Page 36: System Date/Time

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual 4.8 - System Date/Time This menu is simple, containing only a few date and time settings. Data-Link DL100 - System Date/Time A) Current Date [MON 01/10/2000] B) Current Time [01:13:16] C) Adjust for Daylight Savings [ON] Current Date brings up a prompt asking for the date.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 - Setup Answer String sets the string presented when a user connects the unit via Telnet or modem. Confirm Before Deletion toggles a confirmation message asking, “Are you sure (y/n)?” when using the following commands: ZERO, DEFAULT, ZAP, COLDSTART, and FTEST. Wait for NEXT causes the unit to wait for the NEXT command before sending data once the RL command has been issued.
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  • Page 39: Programming Data Alarms

    The DL100 has the ability to monitor any port for up to 16 different data alarms. For greater flexibility, Omnitronix has designed two separately configurable collections of 16 data alarms. Each of these collections is referred to as a data alarm family in this manual. A port may only be monitored by one family at a time, but it is possible to assign family 1 to one port while assigning family 2 to another.

  • Page 40: Creating A Data Alarm Monitor

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual • If any rule is violated in a equation, an alarm will not be generated, nor will an error be presented Note: There may be times when two or more fields are necessary to analyze one piece of data. For example, if a time is represented in hh:mm format, certain calculations may require two different fields.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5 - Programming Data Alarms Back up to the Data Alarm Settings menu and select the first empty data alarm. Creating an Alarm A necessary part of configuring a Data Alarm Monitor is entering the alarm equation. Now that the fields are laid out, the scene is set for defining the actual alarm equation and then testing the alarm.
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  • Page 43: Chapter 6 Command Reference

    Chapter 6 Command Reference 6.1 - User Interface Commands Note: The HELP command can give helpful context sensitive information for most commands. The following settings are accessible by all users. Command: BYE Function: DISCONNECT FROM UNIT Syntax: Disconnect a command processor session. Command: DUPLEX Function: SET COMMAND ECHO...

  • Page 44: Data Release Commands

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Command: RESTART Function: RESTART UNIT Syntax: RESTART Reset the system, same as pressing the physical reset button. Command: STATUS or ? Function: DISPLAY STATUS SCREEN Syntax: STATUS or ? Displays the Status screen. Command: SUPER Function:...
  • Page 45 Chapter 6 - Command Reference Command: COMPRESS Function: TOGGLE SPACE COMPRESSION Syntax: COMPRESS [ON|OFF] Enable/disable space compression of released records, or display current state. Command: COUNT Function: COUNT RECORDS IN FILE Syntax: COUNT Display number of records in partition, or estimated number of 512-byte blocks if using CBB release mode.

  • Page 46: Setup Commands

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Restore all available (that is, not overwritten) cleared records in the current database file. Displays number of records restored. Command: RL Function: RELEASE DATA Syntax: Release records or data in active file. Command: RLMODE Function: SELECT POLLING MODE...

  • Page 47: System Commands

    Chapter 6 - Command Reference • Does not affect record data Command: LOADSET Function: LOAD SETTINGS FROM FILE Syntax: LOADSET X|A Loads settings from a PC file, using Xmodem or ASCII transfer. Command: RETRSET Function: GET USER SETTINGS Syntax: RETRSET [X|Y|A|B] Retrieves non-default settings from the unit, using Xmodem or ASCII transfer.
  • Page 48 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Command: PUSHTEST Function: TEST FTP PUSH Syntax: PUSHTEST Attempt to connect to the FTP server specified in FTP push settings, and display the results of the attempt. Command: WRAP Function: SWITCH WRAP MODE Syntax: WRAP Change wrap mode for current database file.

  • Page 49: Ascii Tables

    Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A ASCII Tables Control Characters ASCII Value Character Description (Null char.) (Start of Header) (Start of Text) (End of Text) (End of Transmission) (Enquiry) (Acknowledgment) (Bell) (Backspace) (Horizontal Tab) (Line Feed) (Vertical Tab) (Form Feed) (Carriage Return) (Serial In)(Shift Out)

  • Page 50: Printable Characters

    Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual Printable Characters ASCII Value Character ASCII Value Character ASCII Value Character (space) " & < > Page 48...

  • Page 51: Internal Modem Guidelines

    If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with the modem, contact Omnitronix at (206) 624-4985 for information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect the device from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the device is not malfunctioning.
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  • Page 53: Canadian Department Of Communications

    Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Canadian Department of Communications NOTICE: The Canadian Department of Communications Label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
  • Page 54 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual de télécommunication ne permettent pas que l’on raccorde leur matériel a des jacks d’abonné, sauf dans les cas précis prévus pas les tarrifs particuliers de ces entreprises. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent etre effectuées pas un centre d’entretien Canadien autorisé...
  • Page 55 Warranty Information Omnitronix, Inc. hereby warrants that it will, as the buyers sole remedy, repair or replace, at its option, any part of the DL100 which proves to be defective by reason of improper materials or workmanship, without charge for parts or labor, for a period of 12 (twelve) months. This warranty period commences on the date of first retail purchase, and applies only to the original retail purchaser.
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  • Page 57: Index

    Index Confirmation · 34, 35, 45, 46 COUNT COUNT COUNT COUNT · 43 < <CTRL + C> · 5, 19 <ENTER> · 4, 6, 19, 32 <ESC> · 5 Data Alarm Equation · 6, 29, 37, 38, 39 <SPACE> · 19, 32 Data Alarm Field ·...
  • Page 58 Omnitronix DL100 User’s Manual PUSHTEST PUSHTEST PUSHTEST PUSHTEST · 46 Inactivity Timeout · 21, 25, 26 Init String · 26 IP address · 3, 16 Queued Alarms · 44 IP Address · 17, 21 Rack Mount · 8 LEDs Real-Time Socket · 15, 16, 21, 23, 27 Active ·...
  • Page 59 WRAP WRAP WRAP WRAP · 46 Unit ID · 17 USER USER · 13, 42 USER USER User Access · 15, 27 Xmodem · 12, 17, 18, 35, 45 User-Level Passwords · 13 Xon/Xoff · 23, 24 Wildcard · 38 ZAP ·...

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