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WTI RPC-4840N User Manual

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  • Page 1 RPC-4840N Network Ready Remote Power Controller User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    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 instrument nameplate.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 List of Figures...
  • Page 7 Heavy Duty DC Power Control The RPC-4840N can control up to 40 amps of DC power per circuit. Since larger routers require as much as 30 amps, the RPC has power control to spare. The optional second Circuit Module allows the RPC to control power for two 40 amp, DC powered instruments.
  • Page 8 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 [Bold Font]...

  • Page 9: Unit Description

    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.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Guide

    User's Guide. 2. Connect a PC to the RPC-4840N: Attach a standard null modem cable from your PC COM port to the Console Port connector on the RPC back panel. For a description of the port interface, please refer to Appendix A.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 6. Connect Network Cable: Connect your network interface to the RPC-4840N Network Port. The Network Port is an RJ45, 10BaseT Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network. Note: The RPC features a 10BaseT Interface.
  • Page 14 8. Test 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.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Figure 4.1. Connect the power supply lines from your DC Powered device to the Output Terminals. 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 both input connectors on the unit's back panel.

  • Page 16: Option Switches

    Section 4.3. • Although the Option Switches select default settings for these features, the RPC-4840N configuration menus can also be used to select operating parameters as described in Section 5. •...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Console Port Connection

    4.4. Console Port Connection The Console Port is a male, DB9 connector, wired in a DTE configuration (similar to an AT style computer), which is used for connection to a local PC or control device. Appendix A describes the Console Port interface. 4.5.

  • Page 19: System Mode And User Mode

    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...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 22 5.3. Command/Menu Conventions When invoking RPC-4840N commands and selecting items from configuration menus, note the following: · To 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.
  • Page 23 3. Modem Initialization String: To 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.
  • Page 24 Status Screen is not sent when commands are completed. (Default = Enabled). 9. Automated Mode: When enabled, the RPC-4840N will execute the /ON, /OFF, /BOOT, /D, and /X commands without displaying the confirmation prompt, status screen, or confirmation messages.
  • Page 25 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, the IP Address is not reset.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Network Parameters

    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.
  • Page 28 5.6.1. Implementing IP Security The RPC-4840N can be configured to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from Telneting to the unit. This allows the user to grant Telnet 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.
  • Page 29 Mask #5 is set to deny access by "255.255.255.255" (all wild cards), all IP Addresses will be blocked, and you will not be able to access the RPC-4840N Command Mode via network. Access will only be allowed via the Console Port or Modem Port.
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Operation

    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. To access the Command Mode, proceed as follows: Note: Only one port can access command mode at a given time.
  • Page 32 6.2. Displaying circuit Status The Status Screen displays the On/Off state and selected parameters for the switched circuits. To 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.
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34 2. Switch Circuit(s) On: To power-on a circuit, type /ON n and press [Enter]. Where "n" is the number or name of the desired circuit. Examples: · To power-on both circuits, type /ON * and press [Enter]. · To power-on Circuit 1, type /ON 1 and press [Enter]. 3.

  • Page 35: The Default Command

    It cannot be directed only to a specific circuit module. 6.5. The Automated Mode The Automated Mode allows the RPC-4840N to perform On/Off/Boot/Default/Exit commands, without displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to allow the RPC to be controlled by a computer (or another automatic system) which can generate commands to control power switching functions without human intervention.
  • Page 36 To 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 Port, Modem Port, or Console Port.

  • Page 37: Other Commands

    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.

  • Page 38: Operating Tips

    Console Port. 2. Ping Packet Size: The RPC will not accept Ping Packets larger than approximately 1000 bytes. If you have any questions regarding configuration or operation of the RPC-4840N, please contact WTI Technical Support as described in Appendix C.

  • Page 39: Saving And Restoring Configuration Parameters

    (e.g. RPC.PAR). 3. When the communications program is ready to receive the file, return to the RPC command mode, and press [Enter] to proceed. 4. The RPC-4840N will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify the currently selected parameters.

  • Page 40: Restoring Saved Parameters

    RPC-4840N via telnet, the unit's IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address cannot be altered. 5. Type /SP and press [Enter], the RPC-4840N will display the Status Screen with passwords revealed. Check the Status Screen to make certain that saved parameters have been restored.

  • Page 41: Interface Descriptions

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

  • Page 42: Specifications

    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 Terminations: Terminal Block with #10 screws. Network Interface: 10Base-T, RJ45 Modem and Console Port Interface: Connector: DB9M, RS232C, DTE...

  • Page 43: Customer Service

    Service Fax: (949) 457-8138 Email: service@wti.com Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Incorporated. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Western Telematic, Inc..
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