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- Page 1 © Copyright 1998. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
- Page 2 FCC AND IC STATEMENTS, TRADEMARKS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against...
- Page 3 POW-R-BOOT 5 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
- Page 4 NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1. Specifications ..................... 5 2. Introduction ....................7 2.1 General Overview ................7 2.2 Features ....................7 2.3 The Pow-R-Boot 5 Illustrated ............. 8 3. Installation ....................11 3.1 Setting the Rate Switch ..............11 3.2 Rackmounting the Unit ..............12 3.3 Connecting the Master Device ............ -
Page 6: Specifications
CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Compliance — FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A Interfaces — (2) RS-232 compatible serial (DTE): (1) IBM PS/2, AT style, (1) proprietary Protocol — Asynchronous Data Format — Receive: Either 7 data bits, even or odd parity, and 1 stop bit, or 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (autosensing);... - Page 7 POW-R-BOOT 5 Connectors (continued) — AC Power Outlets: SWI020A: (5) NEMA 5-15R sockets; SWI020AE: (5) IEC 320 female Leads Supported — On DB9 connector: Pins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (RLSD [DCD], RD, TD, DTR, SGND, and RTS respectively);...
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Page 8: Introduction
2. Introduction 2.1 General Overview The Pow-R-Boot 5 (PRB 5) is a convenient tool you can use to reboot as many as five AC-powered devices from a remote location. Normally, when a computer or peripheral device locks up, it must be manually reinitialized by on-site personnel. -
Page 9: The Pow-R-Boot 5 Illustrated
2.3 The Pow-R-Boot 5 Illustrated 2.3.1 T RONT ANEL Both models of the Pow-R-Boot 5 share the same front panel, which is shown in Figure 2-1 below. Pow-R-Boot 5 Figure 2-1. The front panel of the Pow-R-Boot 5. The unit’s front-panel LED indicators have these functions: •... - Page 10 CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3.2 T ANEL The two versions of the Pow-R-Boot 5 have slightly different rear panels, as shown in Figures 2-2 and 2-3 below. Figure 2-2. The rear panel of the 115-VAC model of the Pow-R-Boot 5 (SWI020A).
- Page 11 POW-R-BOOT 5 • The Input-Power Components: The 115-VAC model (SWI020A) gets its AC power through a nondetachable 6-ft. (1.5-m) power cord; the power cord has a North American standard NEMA 5-15P plug. The 230-VAC model (SWI020AE) has an international standard IEC 320 male inlet to which you can connect a power cord appropriate for your geographic area.
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Page 12: Installation
Set switch position 4 to turn “Quiet Mode” on or off. In Quiet Mode, the Pow-R-Boot 5 will suppress all the status messages that it would normally send. When position 4 is set “down” (the default setting), Quiet Mode is off and the PRB 5 will send status messages as normal. -
Page 13: Rackmounting The Unit
You can use the included screws and rackmount brackets to mount the Pow-R-Boot 5 in any standard 19" rack. If you would rather mount the PRB 5 in a 24" rack, call Black Box; we may be able to give you a quote on special brackets. - Page 14 CHAPTER 3: Installation Figure 3-1. Pinouts of the RS232 and CPM ports. Pow-R-Boot 5 Port Manager Switch Figure 3-1. Typical application for the Pow-R-Boot 5.
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Page 15: Connecting The Switched Devices
AC outlets on the rear panel of the Pow-R-Boot 5. Make sure that the power switches of these devices are all turned ON. Once you plug in the PRB 5, each time you turn it ON with its ON/OFF switch it will immediately provide AC power to all of its outlets (see the next section). -
Page 16: Operation
8 seconds after it is powered up (turned ON). If the Pow-R- Boot 5 is connected to a modem, it will also send the “Pow-R-Boot 5 Ready” message to the modem approximately 8 seconds after each time the modem detects carrier. - Page 17 POW-R-BOOT 5 is the single-digit operation code: If you enter 0 (zero) for the n value, the PRB 5 will (unless Quiet Mode is on) respond with a “PRB OK” message (followed by a carriage return and line feed) to show that it is operating properly.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
OWER UTPUT If the Pow-R-Boot 5 does not seem to be providing power to one or more of your devices, make sure all of them are actually plugged into the PRB 5 and are turned ON. Also make sure that the PRB 5 itself is plugged in. Now turn the PRB 5 OFF and then ON again using its master power switch. -
Page 19: Calling Black Box
ESPOND TO OMMANDS If the Pow-R-Boot 5 doesn’t seem to carry out the commands you send it, and you are judging this by the fact that you get no electronic responses from the unit, make sure that Quiet Mode is off (RATE switch position 3 set to “down”). -
Page 20: Shipping And Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your Pow-R-Boot 5: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship a unit for repair or return, contact Black Box to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number, and make sure you... - Page 21 NOTES...
- Page 22 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...