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WTI Part No. 12771
Rev. C
RSM-800
Remote Site Manager
Preliminary Draft
July 1997
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 WTI Part No. 12771 Rev. C RSM-800 Remote Site Manager Preliminary Draft July 1997 User's Guide...
  • Page 2 5 Sterling Irvine California 92618 · · (949) 586-9950 Toll Free: 1-800-854-7226 · Fax: (949) 583-9514 http://www.wti.com ·...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Communication Parameters ......3-1 3.2. Apply Power to the RSM-800 ......3-2 3.3.
  • Page 4 3.1. The RSM-800 Help Screen ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Easy Set-Up and Operation Configuration of the RSM-800 is simple. A convenient menuing system is used to select communications parameters, and enable or disable options. The RSM-800 can be easily configured to fit the requirements of almost any data communications application.
  • Page 6 RSM-800 User's Guide Protected Command Access The RSM-800 is ideal for situations that require limited access to important commands. Each port can be individually configured to allow access to all commands (Administrator), or only allow access to basic commands (User).

  • Page 7: Unit Description

    ON: Lights when AC Power is applied. ® SET: Initializes the RSM-800 to the defaults specified by the Setup Switches. To initialize, press and hold both the SET and CLEAR buttons, release only the CLEAR button, and then release the SET button.

  • Page 8: Back Panel

    · Port 3 (Setup Port): Used for communication during initial setup. Provides same communication capabilities as other RSM-800 RS-232 Ports (except Modem Mode) and allows local access to Administrator level commands, even when unit has been reset to default parameters.

  • Page 9: System Overview

    The Setup Switches, located on the Back Panel, select the default settings for all RSM-800 RS-232 ports. Switch functions are described on a label on the RSM-800 unit, and in Section 4.1 of this User’s Guide. When the RSM-800 is shipped from the factory, the Setup...

  • Page 10: Apply Power To The Rsm-800

    1. Attach a standard null modem cable to your PC COM port. Make certain to connect to the PC COM port used by your communications program. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to RSM-800 Port 3. For a description of the port interface, please refer to Appendix A.

  • Page 11: Communicating With The Rsm-800

    Check the following: · Cable Connection: Check the cable connection between the RSM-800 and the PC. Make certain the cable connectors are firmly seated. · Communication Parameters: Make certain the RSM-800 and ProComm are using the same communication parameters.

  • Page 12: The Status Screen

    /C command to connect to a second port. i. To connect Port 3 to Port 4, type /C 4 [Enter]. While Port 3 is connected to Port 4, the RSM-800 will not recognize commands received via Port 3.
  • Page 13 Note that the Site I.D. will be cleared when the unit is initialized. This completes the introductory overview. After you have determined that the unit is operating properly, install and configure the RSM-800 as described in Sections 4 and 5.
  • Page 14 RSM-800 User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    Section. Setup Switches should be configured to match the communication parameters used by the device attached to Port 2 or Port 3. This allows access to the RSM-800 if the unit is initialized to default parameters. Note: ·...

  • Page 16: Default Baud Rate (Sw1, Sw2, Sw3)

    Ports 2 through 8. The default baud rate should match the baud rate your control device will use when communicating with the RSM-800 via Port 2 or 3. If the control device will communicate via modem, select a default rate that is compatible with the modem.

  • Page 17: Default Response Message Format (Sw5)

    Echo. When switch seven is placed in the UP position, the Command Echo will be enabled at all ports when the unit is initialized to defaults. When the Command Echo is enabled, characters sent to the RSM-800 will be echoed back to the control device. Switch 7...

  • Page 18: Initialize The Unit To Default Settings

    RSM-800 User's Guide 4.2. Initialize the Unit to Default Settings If Setup Switches are changed while the RSM-800 is powered on, the unit must be initialized in order for the new parameters to take effect. Caution: After initialization, the unit will revert to the parameters specified by the Set-Up Switches.

  • Page 19: Connecting Devices To The Rsm-800

    /E command to clear the buffer. The /E command uses the following format: /E nn [Enter] Where nn is the number of the RSM-800 port buffer to be cleared. For example, to clear the buffer for port three, type /E 3 and press [Enter].
  • Page 20 RSM-800 User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    All command functions when the unit is initialized to default parameters. Note that after the RSM-800 has been completely installed and configured, the Command Mode can be accessed via Network, via Modem, or via a local PC cable connected to the unit.

  • Page 22: Defining And Reading The Site I.d

    Defining and Reading the Site I.D. When your application involves communication with several RSM-800 units, the Site I.D. can indicate the location or name of each unit. If you have already defined the Site I.D. in Section 3, and have not re-initialized the RSM-800, skip this section.

  • Page 23: Port Modes

    Configuration 5.3.2. Port Modes The RSM-800 offers four port operation modes; the Net Mode, the Any-to-Any Mode, the Buffer Mode, and the Modem Mode. Note: · Port 1: Can only select the Net Mode. The Net Mode is not available to other ports.

  • Page 24: The Modem Mode

    The Modem Mode’s password feature can be used to restrict remote access to command functions. When the password feature is enabled and the RSM-800 is contacted via modem, the unit will prompt the caller to enter the password. The RSM-800 allows three attempts to enter the password.

  • Page 25: Selecting Parameters For Tcp/Ip Networks

    5.3.4. Selecting Parameters for TCP/IP Networks When configuring the RSM-800 for a TCP/IP environment, the user must assign an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. Settings for these parameters will depend on the configuration of your network. Please contact your network administrator for appropriate settings and then assign parameters as described in Section 5.3.5.

  • Page 26: Port Configuration Menu (Port 2 Shown)

    RSM-800 User's Guide PORT PARAMETERS #02 PORT NAME: BAUD RATE: 9600 BITS/PARITY: 8-None STOP BITS: HANDSHAKE: MODE: Any-to-Any COMMANDS: LOGOFF CHAR: DISCONNECT SEQ: TIMEOUT: 10. TIMEOUT: 5 Sec 11. MESSAGE TYPE: Verbose 12. ECHO: Enter: "<" previous port, ">" next port, "##"...
  • Page 27 Configuration Note: When network parameters are changed, the unit will pause for approximately 30 seconds before returning to the “RSM>” prompt. During this delay, the unit will reinitialize the Network Port using the new parameters. • Modem Mode (Port 2 Only): When selected, the unit will prompt the user to enter the following parameters: ·...

  • Page 28: Implementing Ip Security

    · These IP security commands will remain valid until the network port is reset or the RSM-800 is powered off. · If the network port is reset, or the RSM-800 is powered off, the IP Security filter will be lost and must be redefined by repeating this procedure.
  • Page 29 Port 2, this procedure can also be performed via modem by accessing the Command Mode as described in Section 6.1.2. 2. Access the network port (Port 1) using the RSM-800 passthrough mode. At the command prompt, type /C 1 [Enter]. When the connection is established, press [Enter] twice to wake the network port.

  • Page 30: Ip Security Filter Examples

    [Enter]+++[Enter]. Remember that the IP security filter will be lost when the RSM-800 is powered off, or the network port is reset for any reason. Since the IP security filter is a function of the network card, the IP security filter will not be saved by the parameter download procedure described in Section 7 of this User’s Guide.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Access via Local PC To wake the port and access the Command Mode from a local PC that is cable connected to the RSM-800, press the [Enter] key twice, or type /^E [Enter] (type a backslash character, press [Ctrl] plus [E], and then press [Enter]).

  • Page 32: Access Via Tcp/Ip Network

    Address is “192.1.1.1”, on a UNIX system you might enter: $ telnet 192.1.1.1 2001 [Enter] Note: · If the telnet connection to the RSM-800 is refused, this probably means that an inbound or outbound telnet session is already in progress. Please refer to Section 6.5 for more information.

  • Page 33: Access Via Netware 3.X/4.X Network

    To establish a connection, proceed as follows: 1. After the RSM-800 has been installed on your network, use the LIST14 program to find the unit’s assigned name. Type LIST14 and press [Enter]. The screen shown in Figure 6.1 will be displayed, where “MSS_xxxxxx_S1”...
  • Page 34 RSM-800 User's Guide 3. A communication program that supports Int14 redirection (e.g. ProComm Plus) must be installed. The setup procedures for ProComm Plus for Networks and ProComm Plus for Windows 3.1 are described below. Other programs will require a different setup procedure.

  • Page 35: Port Connection And Disconnection

    Operation 5. To disconnect from the RSM-800, type /X and press [Enter]. 6. To close the connection, type INT14 D and press [Enter]. The “D” option terminates the connection while keeping the TSR in memory. Future connections require that INT14...
  • Page 36 RSM-800 User's Guide Note: · Port Names are case sensitive. When invoking the /C command, make certain to note the case of each letter of the Port Name. · Ports with Basic (User) command capability cannot initiate a Third Party Connect.

  • Page 37: Disconnecting Ports

    Operation 6.2.2. Disconnecting Ports There are three different methods for disconnecting ports, the Resident Disconnect, the Third Party Disconnect, and the No Activity Timeout. Providing the timeout feature has been enabled, a No Activity Timeout will disconnect resident ports or third party ports.
  • Page 38 RSM-800 User's Guide 2. Third Party Disconnect: The /D command is issued from your resident port to disconnect two third party ports. For example, if your resident port is Port 1, a Third Party Disconnect would be used to disconnect Port 3 from Port 4.

  • Page 39: Defining Hunt Groups

    Operation 6.3. Defining Hunt Groups A Hunt Group creates a situation where the RSM-800 will scan a group of ports, and connect to the first available port in the group. Hunt Groups are created by assigning identical or similar names to two or more ports. Hunt groups can be defined using the Net Mode Port, Modem Mode Port, Any-to-Any Mode, or Buffer Mode Ports.

  • Page 40: The Buffer Mode

    During baud rate conversion, buffer memory is dynamically allocated in blocks of 2K characters. When a port is configured for the Buffer Mode, the RSM-800 will reserve an 8K byte block of memory to serve as a revolving buffer. This memory is continually recycled; as new data is received, older data is overwritten.
  • Page 41 /E n [Enter], where n is the number of the Buffer Mode Port. · Buffer Mode Ports will not respond to the RSM-800 command set. · If the Buffer Mode Port’s no-activity timeout is enabled, and data is held up while the port waits for scroll commands, the port will automatically disconnect when the timeout period is reached.

  • Page 42: Pass-Through To Network

    Port 1. When the RSM-800 installation includes an external modem, user’s may call the modem, pass- through the RSM-800, and then telnet to an IP address on the connected network. 1. Access the RSM-800 command mode from Port 2 through 8.
  • Page 43 RSM-800’s Resident Disconnect Sequence. Next, type /R [Enter] to reset the RSM-800 Network Port. Note that when the /R command is invoked, the user-defined IP security filter (see Section 5.4) will be erased, and must be manually re-defined.
  • Page 44 RSM-800 User's Guide 6-14...

  • Page 45: Saving Configuration Parameters

    7. Saving Configuration Parameters After the RSM-800 is configured to fit the requirements of your application, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically re-configure the RSM-800 without the need to manually assign each parameter.

  • Page 46: Restoring Saved Parameters

    [Enter]. For example, C:\RSM.PAR [Enter]. 4. ProComm will send the ASCII text file to the RSM-800 and saved parameters will be restored. When ProComm has finished sending parameters to the RSM-800, press [Esc] to terminate ProComm's Upload mode.

  • Page 47: Command Reference Guide

    · Connected Ports: When the /C command has been issued to connect two ports, most RSM-800 commands will not be recognized by either of the two connected ports. The only exception is the Resident Disconnect Sequence (Default =...

  • Page 48: Command Response

    RSM-800 User's Guide 8.2. Command Response When commands are sent to the RSM-800, the unit can respond with either verbose (English Text) or terse messages (numeric / abbreviated). The default message type for all RSM-800 ports can be set to either terse or verbose using Setup Switch Five.

  • Page 49: Command Summary

    Command Reference Guide 8.3. Command Summary The chart below summarizes all available RSM-800 Commands: Command Availability Basic Function Command Syntax (Admin.) (User) [Enter] (or /^E [Enter]) Wake-up /X [Enter] Sleep /H [Enter] Help /S [Enter] Status Ê Who (View Port...

  • Page 50: Command Set

    An alternate method to access the Command Mode is to just press the [Enter] key with no characters preceding it. When the Command Mode is inactive, the RSM-800 will only respond to the [Enter] key or the /^E command.
  • Page 51 Timeout Period will be listed. Buff: Lists the amount of data currently stored in the buffer for this port. During baud rate conversion, the RSM-800 will allocate buffer memory in blocks of 2K characters. CTS: Lists the status of the port's input hardware signal.
  • Page 52 RSM-800 User's Guide Who (View Port Parameters) (/W) Displays the configuration of an individual port, but does not allow the user to change parameters. Ports with Basic (User) command capability cannot view parameters for the Modem Mode Port. “Basic” ports can display parameters for the Net Mode Port.
  • Page 53 Command Reference Guide Third Party Disconnect (/D) Invoke the /D command at your resident port to disconnect two other ports. The /D command cannot disconnect your resident port. To disconnect your resident port, issue the Logoff Sequence (Default = [Enter]+++[Enter]) or wait for the Timeout Period to elapse (if enabled).
  • Page 54 (/F) Defines a text string which can be used to indicate the location and/or name of each RSM-800 unit. The Site I.D. Message can be up to 32 characters long, and cannot include non-printable ASCII codes such as NULS and Line Feeds.
  • Page 55 Command Reference Guide Read Site ID (/J) Displays the user-defined Site I.D. message. Availability: All (Administrator) / Basic (User) Format: /J [Enter] Response: Displays Site I.D. Message (if defined) Set Port Parameters (/P) Displays a menu which allows the user to select options and parameters for the selected port.
  • Page 56 Sends configuration parameters to an ASCII text file as described in Section 7. Availability: All (Administrator) Format: /U [Enter] Response: The RSM-800 will send a series of command lines. Reset Network Port (/R) Resets the Network Port (Port 1). Availability: All (Administrator)

  • Page 57: Description Of System Interface

    A. Description of System Interface A.1. Ports 2 through 8 (RS-232) Figure A.1: Ports 2 through 8 (RS-232) Apx-1...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    RSM-800 User's Guide B. Specifications Interface: Seven RS-232 serial inputs use DB9 connectors. Coding: Asynchronous, 7/8 bits ASCII. Parity: Even, Odd, None Stop Bits: 1 or 2. Data Rate: 300 to 38.4K BPS (all standard rates). Flow Control: XON/XOFF, CTS/DTR, Both, or None.

  • Page 59: Fcc Notice

    Appendices C. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 60: Customer Service

    Toll Free: 1-800-854-7226 Fax: 949-583-9514 Email: service@wti.com Trademark and Copyright Information WTI and Western Telematic are trademarks of Western Telematic Inc.. All other product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Western Telematic Inc..

  • Page 61: Index

    Index 10Base-T Port 2-2, 4-4 Default Parameters 4-1 to 4-4 Disconnect Enable Resident Access Enable Timeout Local PC Resident Modem Third Party Netware Disconnect Command TCP/IP Disconnecting Ports 3-5, 6-7 ACTIVITY Indicators 2-1, 3-2 Domain Name Administrator Commands 5-4, 5-7, 8-3 DTE Devices All Commands 5-4, 5-7, 8-3...
  • Page 62 RSM-800 User's Guide RDY Indicator 2-1 to 3-2 Redirector 6-3, 6-5 LIST14 Reset Message Logoff Character Modem Mode Logoff Sequence Reset Network Port 8-10 Resident Connect 6-5 to 6-6, 8-6 Resident Disconnect 5-7, 6-7 Memory 6-10 to 6-11 Resident Disconnect Sequence...

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