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- Page 1 WTI Part No.: 12902 Rev.: A RPB+DC30 Remote 48 Volt DC Power Boot Switch User's Guide...
- Page 3 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 Warnings and Cautions 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......... . . 1 2. - Page 6 Table of Contents Typographic Conventions 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 ON. [Bold Font] Text that is set in bold face and enclosed in square brackets indicates a specific key on the keyboard.
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Page 7: Introduction
1. Introduction Network equipment sometimes "locks-up", making it impossible to communicate. The RPB+ (DC) Remote Power Boot Switch can switch 48 VDC power on 5 individually controlled connectors, 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 8: Unit Description
2. Unit Description 2.1. Front Panel As shown in Figure 1, the front panel includes a series of LED indicators which function as follows: Figure 1: Front Panel À POWER ON: Lights when 48 VDC Power is applied. Á DATA INPUT: Flashes when ASCII commands are received at the Control Port. -
Page 9: Back Panel
Unit Description 2.2. Back Panel As shown in Figure 2, the back panel includes the following: Figure 2: Back Panel À Switched DC Outlets (1 - 5): For connection to up to five DC devices. Each individually fused outlet is capable of switching up to 12 Amps. -
Page 10: Installation
3. Installation 3.1. DIP Switch Settings The Rate Switches select the baud rate and Off Time, and enable/disable the Password feature and Read Only Mode. If switch settings are changed while the unit is powered On, press the Default Button to re-read switches. The Default Button allows the user to change switch settings while power is on, without re-booting the RPB+ (DC) and connected devices. -
Page 11: Connecting An External Modem
Installation Figure 3: RS232 (Control Port) Interface 3.2.1. Connecting an External Modem When connecting an external modem to the Control Port, use a standard AT to modem cable. Make certain the modem is initialized at the same baud rate as the RPB+ (SetUp Switch 1). The modem must be placed in Auto-Answer mode, and set to answer in one ring. -
Page 12: Start-Up / Configuration
4. Start-Up / Configuration 1. Access the RPB+ Command Mode: The RPB+ (DC) is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain your communications program (e.g. ProComm) is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits, and parity. -
Page 13: The Status Screen
Start-Up / Configuration Location: WESTERN TELEMATIC, INC. Default: 01110 Plug Label Condition PRINTER SERVER ONE SERVER TWO MODEM BANK Command Summary: Status Enter Parameters Set Plugs to Default Exit To Switch /n s Where n = Plug # and s = ON/OFF/BOOT RPB+>... -
Page 14: The Power-Up Default String
RPB+ (DC) User's Guide 4.1. The Power-Up Default String The Power-Up Default String allows the user to select default On/Off conditions for each switched AC outlet. When the RPB+ is powered up, or when the /D command (Set Defaults) is invoked, each outlet will be set according to the Default String. -
Page 15: Operation
5. Operation The device connected to the Control Port must send ASCII characters at the same data rate as the RPB+. The unit accepts 8 bits no parity, or 7 bits even or odd parity, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Access the RPB+ Command Mode as described in Section 4, Step 1. - Page 16 RPB+ (DC) User's Guide 5. Enter Parameters: To define parameters, such as the Location I.D., Power-Up Default, and Plug Labels, type /P [Enter] and refer to Section 4, Step 4. 6. Set Plugs to Default: To set all plugs to the Power-Up Defaults, type /D [Enter].
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Page 17: Specifications
A. Specifications Switched DC Outlets: 5 code selectable terminals rated -48 VDC @ 12 amps max. each. Total switched power for all outlets not to exceed 30 amps. Unit initially powers up to ON condition. Each outlet has a separate fuse. Terminations: Inputs: #8 Screw Post Outputs: #6 Screw Post... - Page 18 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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