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DS Series Manual DATA SWITCH – Remote Power Controller DS2-RPC DS4-RPC DS4D-RPC BayTech Manual Publication Revision, May 2008...
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DS-RPC Manual Copyright 2007 by Bay Technical Associates, Inc. BayTech, is a registered trademarks of Bay Technical Associates, Inc. Windows 2000®, Windows XP® are products and registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Tera Term is a product and registered trademark of Vector, Inc.
DS-RPC Manual ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL ......................4 Connection Description ........................5 Installation...............................5 Power ..............................5 QUICK START: DS-RPC........................7 Serial Setup............................7 Cabling ..............................10 RJ-45 Cables and Adapters ......................10 Opening Menu Status ...........................11 HELP..............................12 Receptacle Controls ........................12 Configuration Menu ........................13 Display Current Electrical Characteristics: ..................13 Logging Out ...........................14 Current User Password: ........................14 Identify Current User ........................14...
Associates, Inc reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Bay Technical Associates, Inc does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
DS-RPC Manual Connection Description BayTech's Host communication module determines the type of interface that controls user access to the DS Series data switch and other DS Series connected modules. The Host module is a system data controller that directs operations between this base unit, system modules and externally connected devices.
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DS-RPC Manual CAUTION: Before removing or replacing any modules, turn off main power switch located on the DS-Series Base Unit. Communication to the DS-Series Data Switch will be disrupted while power is off. CAUTION: For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device (Circuit Breaker rated not to exceed the amperage rating of the unit) shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring between the power source and the Baytech unit.
DS-RPC Manual QUICK START: DS-RPC by Bay Technical Associates For those Administrators who have requested the bare minimum for this type of equipment, follow these steps exactly. If this is a new unit shipped directly from Baytech, follow the steps. If this is a previously own unit, perform a factory reset to clear out any users and passwords still in the unit.
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DS-RPC Manual Figure 1 Module: Attention Character: ] Device A ....1 Device B ....2 Device C ....3 Device D ....4 DS-RPC ....5 Configure.......C Status......S Unit Reset......RU Logout......T NOTE: to get to the DS-RPC menu select the DS-RPC option and then type ‘config’ at the prompt.
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DS-RPC Manual Figure 4 --------------------------------------------- User Assigned Outlets --------------------------------------------- user3 --------------------------------------------- 1)...Add Outlet(s) 2)...Remove Outlet(s) 3)...Add All Outlets 4)...Remove All Outlets Manage Users Select “Manage Users,” from the main menu allows the admin user to add and delete users, change passwords, and change the outlet list that determines an outlet user’s access to prescribed outlets.
DS-RPC Manual Cabling RJ-45 Cables and Adapters RS-232 RS-232 COM Port COM Port Signal Port (DS) Port (RPC) DE-9 Pin DB-25 Pin 9FRJ45PC-4 RJ08X007 Figures 1 and 2 provide visual representation of an RJ-45 receptacle and plug.
If you have a proper connection to the unit upon power-up or unit reset, you should see something similar to the following with the status menu: Data Switch Series - F.3.10.4 (C) 2000 DS72 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS72 Network Interface Enter username>admin Enter password>******...
DS-RPC Manual Enter user name: admin Average Power: 0 Watts Apparent Power: 26 VA True RMS Voltage: 124.7 Volts True RMS Current: 0.1 Amps Maximum Detected: 0.3 Amps Internal Temperature: 25.0 C Outlet Circuit Breaker: Good 1)...Outlet : On 2)...Outlet : On 3)...Outlet : On...
DS-RPC Manual The REBOOT n command will reboot or reset equipment attached to corresponding receptacle(s). When the command to REBOOT (n) is sent from the DS-RPC > prompt, the DS powers ‘Off’ the corresponding outlet(s) for approximately 10 seconds, then powers them ‘On’ in sequence. This command only works on outlets which were ‘On’...
DS-RPC Manual Logging Out To logoff from the unit type Logout, Logoff, or Exit at the prompt. Logging out may not close the session. Current User Password: To change the current user’s password, type ‘password’ at the prompt and the DS will respond: Enter new Password: Re-Enter new Password: If the current user already has a password the DS will respond:...
DS-RPC Manual Manage Users Select “Manage Users,” from the main menu allows the admin user to add and delete users, change passwords, and change the outlet list that determines an outlet user’s access to prescribed outlets. The following menu appears: If this is not an initial setup and an outlet user has been added, they will be shown in the User Management Menu, along with the option to delete users.
DS-RPC Manual Select 2) Remove Outlet(s) to remove an outlet from a user. The DS-RPC will display the following: Enter Outlet number(s): Type the number of the outlet to be removed from the user’s access. For example, if you want to remove Outlet 2 from the engineer’s access, enter the number 2, followed by <cr>.
DS-RPC Manual Rename a User: Select R), “Rename user”, from the User Management Menu, the DS unit responds: Enter user number to rename: Enter the number that corresponds to the user to be renamed, followed by <cr>. The DS unit responds: Enter user name: The DS Series redisplays the User Management Menu with the renamed user.
DS-RPC Manual Default setting is Enabled. If the Enable/Disable Status Menu feature is disabled, only the DS> prompt appears, else the following status menu appears. Change Unit ID From the configuration menu select “Change Unit ID”. The DS will respond: Current Unit ID: Modify (Y/N)? y Enter New Unit ID: DS4D-RPC...
DS-RPC Manual DS-RPC Factory Reset: To reset the DS-RPC unit to factory default is to reset the power side of the unit. Use the following instructions: Hardware Rev. lower than H2.0 1. Remove the top lid of the DS-RPC chassis. 2.
DS-RPC Manual BayTech Product Warranty Bay Technical Associates (BayTech) warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from date of purchase (or from date of shipment from BayTech if proof of purchase is not provided).
6. Information about cables and adapters being used (type, length, place of purchase) 7. The name of the software emulation program being used 8. Printout of the configuration status (if possible) Bay Technical Associates, Inc. 5239 A Avenue Long Beach Industrial Park Long Beach, MS 39560 Telephone: 800-523-2702 or 228.563.7334...
NOTE: If the RA number is not on the outside of the box, the package will be returned back to the sender or will sit in Receiving until the customer calls in regarding status of RA. 4. Ship the unit by insured, prepaid carrier to the following address: Bay Technical Associates 5239 A Avenue Long Beach Industrial Park...
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