Tait TB8100 Installation Manual
Base stations via an asynchronous port switch
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Summary of Contents for Tait TB8100
- Page 1 TB8100 base station Connecting to TB8100 Base Stations via an Asynchronous Port Switch Application Note TN-906-AN 21 December 2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Configure icon on the toolbar, then in the navigation pane find the Communications group, and select Alarm Center from it’. Associated Documentation TN-742: Remotely Monitoring and Configuring the TB8100 Base Station. TB8100 Installation and Operation Manual (MBA-00005-xx). TB8100 Service Kit User’s Manual (MBA-00010-xx) and online Help. -
Page 3: The Purpose Of An Aps
The Purpose of an APS One of the most powerful features of the TB8100 base station is its ability to be remotely configured and monitored. This feature includes Service Kit access, for remote configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics, and automatic dial-out to an Alarm Center, as a result of an error condition or Task Manager stimulus. -
Page 4: Supported Aps Units And Their Main Features
Supported APS Units and their Main Features Units Supported The APS support feature in the TB8100 base station is intended to work with third party products. Tait Electronics Limited does not manufacture its own unit. The following third party units are supported: Western Telematic Inc. -
Page 5: Physical Connections
RS-232 connections are made via the control panel at the front of the base station. Note A 9-way straight-through RS-232 cable is available from Tait Electronics under the part number 219-02636-00. However, the connector bodies on this cable are too big to allow one connector to fit directly above or below another on APS units with 16 or more channels. - Page 6 APS. The TaitNet RS-232 system interface board can be installed by the user, with care (refer to the TB8100 Service Manual). The reciter firmware will automatically detect the system interface board type, and route the RS-232 signals appropriately.
- Page 7 APS power cable, either AC mains or –48VDC, depending on the model chosen Notes The illustration above shows base stations with TaitNet RS-232 system interface boards, but front or rear connection can be used. TN-906-AN Page 7 of 20 © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005...
- Page 8 If possible, the PC should be connected to a spare APS port so that normal dial-in and dial-out is not disrupted. If there is no spare port available, any port can be used, but some disruption may then possibly occur. Page 8 of 20 TN-906-AN © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005...
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Page 9: Configuring The Service Kit And Base Station
Run the Service Kit and select Connect > New Connection. The Edit Connection screen appears. In the Connection type list, select Modem Dialup. The Edit Connection screen changes to the one shown below. TN-906-AN Page 9 of 20 © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005... - Page 10 This must match the logoff character chosen when setting up the modem (L was chosen in this case). Refer to “Common Configuration for all Ports” on page In the Disconnect response field, enter 3. Page 10 of 20 TN-906-AN © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005...
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Page 11: Configuring The Service Kit For A Direct Connection Via An Aps
The site modem is usually (but does not have to be) connected to the highest port number available. The above screen shows the settings for port 8 of an 8-port APS. TN-906-AN Page 11 of 20 © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005... - Page 12 (e.g. mains failure), we recommend that you enable this alarm on only two base stations. This precaution will prevent a mass dial-out attempt, but will still allow you to check for false alarms. Page 12 of 20 TN-906-AN © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005...
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Page 13: Configuring The Aps
We recommend a baud rate of 57k6, as it will give the highest possible data transfer rate through the modem on a “good” PSTN connection. If you select a different TN-906-AN Page 13 of 20 © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005... -
Page 14: Configuring The Ports
Terse 13 [Enter] 1 [Enter] disables the command echo [Esc] copies to all ports Y [Enter] answers the question “Are you sure (y/n)?” /W [Enter] displays port parameters Page 14 of 20 TN-906-AN © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005... - Page 15 “Configuration for a Modem Port (if a modem is used)” below), exit Command mode by typing: /X [Enter] exits command mode Otherwise, continue with “Configuration for a Modem Port (if a modem is used)” on page TN-906-AN Page 15 of 20 © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005...
- Page 16 [Enter] Note that the double ~ (tilde) puts a 2s delay between +++ and ATH0, allowing the modem to enter command mode. [Esc] /X [Enter] exits Command mode Page 16 of 20 TN-906-AN © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005...
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Page 17: Testing The Connection
The normal base station logon screen now appears. Continue with the connection session as normal. When you have completed your session, disconnect in the normal way. TN-906-AN Page 17 of 20 © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005... -
Page 18: Essential Modem Features
If you try to set this parameter globally, it will appear to be successful, but the timeout will not work. Refer to “Common Configuration for all Ports” on page Page 18 of 20 TN-906-AN © Tait Electronics Limited 21 December 2005... - Page 19 Confidential. This message or document contains proprietary information Confidentiality intended only for the person(s) or organisation(s) to whom it is addressed. All recipients are legally obliged not to disclose Tait technological or business information to any persons or organisations without the written permission of Tait.
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