Page 1: Table Of Contents
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide Remote Power Boot Switch Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Unit Description 2.1. Front Panel 2.2. Back Panel 3. Installation 3.1. SetUp Switches 3.2. Control Port Connection 3.2.1. Connecting to a Modem 3.3.
Page 2: Introduction
1. Introduction Network equipment sometimes "locks-up", making it impossible to communicate. The RPB+ Remote Power Boot Switch can switch AC power on 5 individually controlled plugs, allowing attached equipment to reset (re-boot). ASCII commands are sent to the RS-232 Control Port to select plugs, and specify On, Off, or Boot operations.
Page 3: Unit Description
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide Throughout this manual, typefaces and characters have been used to denote the following: COURIER FONT Indicates characters typed on the keyboard. For example, /S or /3 [Bold Font] Text set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets indicates a specific key.
Page 4: Installation
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide Switched AC Outlets (Plugs 1 - 5): For connection to up to five AC devices. Each outlet is capable of switching up to 15 Amps. The total for all five outlets must not exceed 15 Amps.
Page 5: Control Port Connection
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide allows the user to invoke On/Off/Boot commands, but prevents redefinition of parameters such as the Password and Power-Up Default. Switch Function Control Port Baud Rate Off Time Password Function Read Only Mode * = Factory Setting 3.2.
Page 6: Power Connection
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide string. 3.3. Power Connection The Power Switch located on the back panel must be "On" in order for the RPB+ to operate. Each time the unit is powered On, the five AC outlets will be switched On or Off, as dictated by the Power-Up Default String (see switching up to 15 Amps of AC power.
Page 7 RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide Password: If the Password function is enabled, the unit will display a prompt. Key in the Password and press [Enter]. If the password has not yet been defined, just press [Enter]. The Password feature is case sensitive.
Page 8: The Power-Up Default String
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide during password definition. Default (Power-Up Default): Allows the user to define default On/Off conditions for each switched plug as described in desired Power-Up Defaults and press [Enter]. Echo Mode: When Echo Mode is enabled, commands sent to the RPB+ will be echoed back to your PC or terminal, allowing keyboard entries to be displayed by your communications program.
Page 9: Operation
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide Example 1: To set default On/Off conditions as follows: ON: Plugs 1 and 5 OFF: Plugs 2, 3, and 4 The Power-Up Default String would be defined as "10001". Example 2: To set default plug conditions as follows:...
Page 10: Specifications
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide Enter Parameters: To define parameters, such as the Location I.D., Power-Up Default, and Plug Labels, type /P [Enter] and refer to Set Plugs to Default: To set all plugs to the Power-Up Defaults, type /D [Enter].
Page 11: Customer Service
RPB+; Remote Power Boot Switch -- User's Guide Coding: Asynchronous. 7-8 bits, any parity Data Rate: 2400, 9600 bps (Switch Selectable) LEDs: Power ON, Control Input, Plug On (5) Temperature: 0° C to 30° C (operating) Power: 115 VAC Model: Internal 115 VAC 60 Hz (15 Amps Maximum Load).
Page 12 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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