BayTech RPC-2 Owner's Manual

BayTech RPC-2 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
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BAYTECH
REMOTE POWER CONTROL UNIT
FOR MODELS
RPC-2
RPC-2A
RPC-2 MD01
RPC-2 RDR
RPC-3
RPC-3A
RPC-5
BayTech Manual Publication #U140E125-03
July 1998

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL _________________ BAYTECH REMOTE POWER CONTROL UNIT FOR MODELS RPC-2 RPC-2A RPC-2 MD01 RPC-2 RDR RPC-3 RPC-3A RPC-5 BayTech Manual Publication #U140E125-03 July 1998...
  • Page 2 Copyright 1998 by Bay Technical Associates, Inc. BayTech, Telplex, LaserShare, Print Master and TRAN-X are registered trademarks of Bay Technical Associates, Inc. IBM, IBM PC, IBM PC/AT, IBM PC/XT are products and registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett-Packard LaserJet is a product and registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
  • Page 3 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL ________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL This document provides information required for installing and operating your Bay Tech equipment. It should allow the user to connect, power up, and access an applications menu where peripheral equipment can be controlled.
  • Page 4 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL ________________________________________________________________________________ The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

                            RPC-2 AND RPC-2A QUICK START... 2 RPC-2 MD01 AND RPC-2 RDR QUICK START ... 5 RPC-3, RPC-3A, AND RPC-5 QUICK START ... 8    UNPACKING... 12 PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE... 12 POWER ... 13 POWER ON/OFF STATE...
  • Page 6     CHANGE OUTLET NAME... 34 RPC-3, RPC-3A, AND RPC-5 ... 36 LOCAL ACCESS USING THE EIA-232 PORT ... 37 REMOTE ACCESS USING THE NETWORK PORT ... 37 OPERATION... 38 ACCESSING MAIN MENU ... 39 OUTLET CONTROL ... 40 MANAGE USERS... 42 ADD USER ...43 DELETE USER ...43 CHANGE PASSWORD ...44...
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  • Page 8 There are six different RPC models. Four models operate at 115 VAC, 15 Amp. Two models operate at 230 VAC, 10 Amp. 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 Amp RPC-2: RPC-2 MD01: RPC-2 RDR: RPC-3: RPC-5: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 Amp...
  • Page 9: Rpc-2 And Rpc-2A Quick Start

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-2 AND RPC-2A) ________________________________________________________________________________ RPC SERIES QUICK START “Quick Start” is designed for users familiar with BayTech products who need a fast setup and familiarization. Detailed information on each of the functions and steps of operation and configuration may be found beginning at pages 19, 27, and 36 of this manual.
  • Page 10: Controlling Receptacles

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-2 AND RPC-2A) ________________________________________________________________________________ Controlling Receptacles CONFIGURATION If the status menu fails to appear, ensure the correct cables and adapters are being used and that they are connected properly. Also, verify the serial communication parameters are correctly configured.
  • Page 11 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-2 AND RPC-2A) ________________________________________________________________________________ Change Password Change Outlet Name Enable/Disable Confirmation Enable/Disable Status Menu Default password is <cr>. The maximum field length is 8 alphanumeric characters. The password feature is case sensitive.
  • Page 12: Rpc-2 Md01 And Rpc-2 Rdr Quick Start

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-2 MD01 AND RPC-2 RDR) ________________________________________________________________________________ RPC-2 MD01 AND RPC-2 RDR QUICK START Local access using EIA-232 serial connection Remote access using modem connections RPC-2 MD01 (Internal Modem) RPC-2 RDR (External Modem)
  • Page 13: Accessing Main Menu

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-2 MD01 AND RPC-2 RDR) ________________________________________________________________________________ OPERATION Accessing Main Menu Using the RJ04X007 (RJ-11) modular cable, connect either port labeled “LINE” on the RPC unit to the telco wall jack. Using another RJ04X007 (RJ-11) modular cable, connect the remaining port labeled “LINE”...
  • Page 14 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-2 MD01 AND RPC-2 RDR) ________________________________________________________________________________ Controlling Receptacles CONFIGURATION Change Password Change Outlet Name To set or change the status of the receptacles, enter one of the following commands: ON n, OFF n, REBOOT n, where “n”...
  • Page 15: Rpc-3, Rpc-3A, And Rpc-5 Quick Start

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-3, RPC-3A, AND RPC-5) ________________________________________________________________________________ RPC-3, RPC-3A AND RPC-5 QUICK START NOTE: The RPC-3, 3A and 5 are configured in a similar manner. This quick start will reference the RPC-3 menus. The only programming differences for the RPC-5 pertain to the number of receptacles shown in the menus (4 vice 8).
  • Page 16: Outlet Control

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-3, RPC-3A, AND RPC-5) ________________________________________________________________________________ Outlet Control Manage Users RPC-3 Telnet Host Revision F 3.03, (C) 1998 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: RPC3 RPC-3 Menu: 1) . . . Outlet Control 2) . . . Manage Users 3) .
  • Page 17 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-3, RPC-3A, AND RPC-5) ________________________________________________________________________________ Change Password Change Outlet List CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT: For network access, you must configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway from the serial port. NOTE: Network parameters, such as IP Address, require a unit reset.
  • Page 18: Unit Status

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL RPC SERIES QUICK START (RPC-3, RPC-3A, AND RPC-5) ________________________________________________________________________________ Access NOTE : If user name and password are disabled (default), outlet users will have access to all admin functions. Outlets UNIT STATUS RESET UNIT LOGOUT Default password is <cr>; disabled. Outlet Status display –...
  • Page 19: Preparing The Installation Site

    Power Cords (4 with RPC-5) (1 with RPC2A/RPC3A). 1 ea. DE-9 (9 pin) PC com port adapter -- 9FRJ45PC-1. 1 ea. RJ-45 cross over cable -- RJ08X007. 1 ea. RJ-11 telco cable -- RJ04X007 (RPC-2 MD01 & RPC-2 RDR). 1 ea. external modem adapter -- 25MRJ45MD-8 (RPC-2 RDR).
  • Page 20: Power

    EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Applying power illuminates a green LED on the front panel of the RPC. When the power switch is off, devices connected to the unit are not receiving power.
  • Page 21: Power On/Off State

    In the case of power overload, the circuit breaker automatically trips. Determine the cause of the tripped circuit breaker, correct the problem then reset the circuit breaker by depressing the circuit breaker switch. Power to the RPC-5 base unit (electronics, EIA-232 port, etc.), supplied by “IN 1”, does not go through the circuit breaker (this circuit is protected...
  • Page 22: Cables And Adapters

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING ________________________________________________________________________________ CABLING RJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTERS IMPORTANT: All RPC models have an RJ-45 port for connecting to a local EIA-232 device such as a computer terminal or external modem. Most serial computers do not have RJ-45 connections;...
  • Page 23 +10V when activated by DCD. Toggles on logout for modem disconnect. Signal Ground +10V when powered is applied, not used as a handshake line Transmit Data (data out) Receive Data (data in) No Connection Signal Ground DCD into the RPC/Not used on RPC-2 MD01 BLUE ORANGE BLACK GREEN YELLOW BROWN...
  • Page 24 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING ________________________________________________________________________________ BLUE ORANGE BLACK RJ-45 GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY Figure 5: Computer/Terminal Adapter BayTech Part No. 9FRJ45PC-1 Modem Communications: A modem can be connected to the EIA-232 serial port by using a 25MRJ45MD-8 adapter (Figure 6). Several types of modem adapters are available from BayTech.
  • Page 25 BayTech Part No. RJ08X007 (7 feet) IMPORTANT connectors are used, as shown in Figures 4 – 6, or to interface the RPC to another BayTech product with modular connectors, such as the DS-Series data switch. Crossed RJ-45 cables are required when modular RJ-45 COLOR...
  • Page 26: Rpc-2 And Rpc-2A

    As a result, you will have to start over from the previous menu. RPC-2 AND RPC-2A LOCAL ACCESS USING The RPC-2 and RPC-2A have an RJ-45 port THE EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION...
  • Page 27: Operation

    The RPC’s main menu allows the user to monitor and control the equipment attached to each of the RPC-2 and RPC-2A’s six receptacles. From this menu, you can turn on, turn off, or reboot attached equipment, individually, or all equipment, simultaneously.
  • Page 28: Controlling Receptacles

    ________________________________________________________________________________ Accessing Main Menu Controlling Receptacles Example: Power on the RPC unit. The following status menu appears: RPC-2 Series (c) 1997 by BayTech F2.07 Circuit Breaker : On 1) . . . OUTLET 1 : Off 2) . . . OUTLET 2 : Off 3) .
  • Page 29: Configuration

    This command only works on outlets which were “On” prior to the reboot. The RPC-2’s configuration menu allows the user to (1) set or change a password and (2) customize the outlet name(s) to identify equipment attached to the RPC.
  • Page 30: Change Password

    From the status menu’s RPC > prompt, type CONFIG. The following menu appears for the RPC-2: RPC > CONFIG 1) . . . Change Password 2) . . . Change Outlet Name...
  • Page 31: Change Outlet Name

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Disabling a Password Change Outlet Name typing “CONFIG” to access the configuration menu. If you enter the current password correctly, the RPC responds: Enter New Password: Enter a new password (maximum field length, 8 alphanumeric characters), followed by <cr>.
  • Page 32: Enable/Disable Confirmation

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Enable/Disable Confirmation Enter the number of the outlet you want to change. If you want to change the name of Outlet 4, type the number 4 at the “Enter Request” prompt, followed by <cr>. The RPC responds: Enter: Enter a new receptacle name (maximum...
  • Page 33: Enable/Disable Status Menu

    Status Menu From the configuration menu, select #3, “Enable/Disable Confirmation.” Depending on the current status of the switch, the RPC responds with the option to change the current status. Default is Enabled. Disable Confirmation? (Y/N) From the configuration menu, select #4, “Enable/Disable Status Menu.”...
  • Page 34: Local Access Using The Eia-232 Serial Connection

    RPC-2 MD01 AND RPC-2 RDR LOCAL ACCESS USING THE EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION The RPC-2 MD01 and RPC-2 RDR have an RJ-45 port for connecting to a local EIA-232 device, such as a computer terminal or external modem. Most serial computers do not have RJ-45 connections;...
  • Page 35: Remote Access Using Modem Connections

    RPC-2 RDR (External Modem) IMPORTANT: You must customize the external modem’s configuration to operate properly with the RPC-2 RDR. See Appendix C (MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY) for information on customizing external modem configurations. parameters are 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
  • Page 36: Accessing Main Menu

    Accessing Main Menu The RPC’s main menu allows you to monitor and control equipment attached to each of the RPC-2 RDR and RPC-2 MD01’s six receptacles. From this menu, you can turn on, turn off, or reboot attached equipment, individually, or all equipment, simultaneously.
  • Page 37: Controlling Receptacles

    Turn On Outlet 3 (Y/N)? Responding “Y” for yes turns “On” Outlet 3. Observe that the status of Outlet 3 has changed to On in the status menu: RPC-2 Series (c) 1997 by BayTech F2.07 Circuit Breaker : On 1) . . . OUTLET 1 : Off 2) .
  • Page 38: Accessing Main Menu Via Modem

    ATDT command. When a connection has been established, the RPC sends the following header: RPC-2 Series (C) 1997 by BayTech F2.07 If you set a password when you were locally connected to the RPC through the serial port, the following header appears.
  • Page 39: Configuration

    5) . . . OUTLET 5 : Off 6) . . . OUTLET 6 : Off The RPC-2 RDR and RPC-2 MD01’s configuration menu allows the user to (1) set or change a password and (2) customize the outlet name(s) to identify equipment attached to the RPC.
  • Page 40: Change Password

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Change Password From the status menu’s RPC > prompt, type CONFIG. The following menu appears: RPC > CONFIG 1) . . . Change Password 2) . . . Change Outlet Name Enter Request: Select #1, “Change Password,”...
  • Page 41: Disabling A Password

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Disabling a Password Change Outlet Name typing CONFIG” from the RPC > prompt to access the configuration menu. If you re- enter the new password correctly, the RPC returns to the main menu again, but you will not get an “Error”...
  • Page 42 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Select #2, “Change Outlet Name,” and press <Enter.> The RPC responds: 1) . . . OUTLET 1 2) . . . OUTLET 2 3) . . . OUTLET 3 4) . . . OUTLET 4 5) .
  • Page 43: Rpc-3, Rpc-3A, And Rpc-5

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ RPC-3 AND RPC-3A and RPC-5 NOTE The RPC-3, RPC-3A and RPC-5 are configured in a similar manner. The RPC-5 has 4 outlets and supports 4 users. The RPC-3/3A has 8 outlets and supports 8 users. These differences are minor and not specifically addressed unless significant to the topic of discussion.
  • Page 44 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ LOCAL ACCESS USING EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION REMOTE ACCESS USING NETWORK PORT CONNECTION Load serial port communications software. Configure host terminal’s serial communications parameters to match the RPC. RPC factory serial communications parameters are 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
  • Page 45: Operation

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ OPERATION IMPORTANT: When operating remotely, do not send the command to turn “off” a receptacle that has a host terminal or modem attached. Doing so will result in the host terminal or modem being powered down creating a “locked-out”...
  • Page 46: Accessing Main Menu

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Accessing Main Menu In the RPC Series’s main menu, #1 “Outlet Control” and #4 “Unit Status” allow the user to monitor and control the equipment attached to each of the RPC’s eight receptacles.
  • Page 47: Outlet Control

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Outlet Control NOTE: * These menu items are displayed for the designated units only. The printing in parentheses does not appear on the screen. NOTE: CB status for the RPC-5 will show “On” when a power cord is attached to the “In”...
  • Page 48 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: The outlet user sees only those outlets as assigned to him by the admin user. Example: From the RPC > prompt, enter one of the following commands: ON n, OFF n, REBOOT n, where “n”...
  • Page 49: Manage Users

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Manage Users receptacle(s). When the command to REBOOT (n) is sent from the RPC > prompt, the RPC powers “Off” corresponding outlet(s) for approximately 10 seconds, then powers them up in sequence. This command only works on outlets which were “On”...
  • Page 50: Delete User

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Add User NOTE: User name is case sensitive. Delete user NOTE: Deletion of admin user is prohibited. If an outlet user is deleted and is logged in at the time, the outlet user is disconnected. The “Add user”...
  • Page 51: Change Password

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Change Password IMPORTANT: If enabled, the password function provides independent user access to assigned outlets by entering a user name and/or password. If disabled, neither the user name nor password is required, and every user will have access to all admin functions.
  • Page 52 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: Entering a null password (<cr>) for a particular user will act to disable login requirement of a password for that user. Thus, if username and password prompts are enabled, it is possible to configure a unit to allow nonauthenticated access to some users while requiring a password from others.
  • Page 53: Change Outlet List

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Change Outlet List NOTE: If an outlet user’s list is changed and they are logged in at the time, their outlet list changes dynamically. If enabled, an updated outlet status report will be issued. The outlet list determines which outlets a particular user can access.
  • Page 54: Configuration

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT: Network parameters, such as IP Address, require a Unit Reset before any changes will take affect. Other configuration changes will be immediately implemented upon accepting changes at the end of the configuration procedure. Exit all menus by pressing <cr>.
  • Page 55: Subnet Mask

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Subnet Mask Gateway address is 0.0.0.0. If you fail to enter the IP Address in dotted decimal form, the RPC responds again: nter IP address in dotted decimal form: The RPC responds indefinitely with the same request until the IP Address in entered in the correct form.
  • Page 56: Unit Id

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Unit ID Access Enter the Gateway address (Example: 200.4.5.50), followed by <cr>. The RPC resumes the configuration menu Default Gateway address is 0.0.0.0. If you fail to enter the Gateway address is dotted decimal form, the RPC responds again: Enter Gateway address in dotted decimal form: The RPC responds indefinitely with the...
  • Page 57: Outlets

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: If user name and password are disabled (factory default), outlet users will have access to all admin functions. NOTE: A null password (<cr>) for any particular user disables the password login requirement for that user, even if prompt for password is enabled.
  • Page 58: Outlet Status Display

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Outlet Status Display Command Confirmation Outlet Power-Up Delay From the Outlet Operation Configuration Menu, select #1, “Outlet Status Display.” Depending on whether outlet status display is currently enabled or disabled, the RPC responds with the option to change the current status.
  • Page 59: Name Outlets

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Name Outlets From the Outlet Configuration Menu, select #3, “Outlet Power-up Delay.” The unit responds: To set delay, enter number of outlet, CR to exit Outlet power-up delays (in seconds): 1) . . . Outlet 1 2) .
  • Page 60 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Enter number of outlet to name, CR to exit. 1) . . . OUTLET 1 2) . . . OUTLET 2 3) . . . OUTLET 3 4) . . . OUTLET 4 5) .
  • Page 61: Display Outlet User

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Display Outlet User UNIT STATUS From the Outlet Operation Configuration Menu, select #5, “Display Outlet User,” followed by <cr>. The RPC Series displays the outlet user assignments similar to the following: Outlet User Assignments Outlet Outlet...
  • Page 62: Network Interface

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ System Status Network Interface RPC Unit Status Menu 1) . . . System 2) . . . Network Interface 3) . . . Logged Users 4) . . . Outlet Status Enter selection>...
  • Page 63: Logged Users

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Logged Users Network Status: Medium status: good Medium faults: 0 Xmit bufr errs: 0 Available send buffers: 29 Receive queue status: open <Strike any key to continue.> This option shows the number of active sessions.
  • Page 64: Command Summary

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ Outlet Status RESET UNIT COMMAND SUMMARY In the following menu, “n” refers to The following table shows the status of all outlets: Outlet Status Selection Outlet Number Name OUTLET 1 OUTLET 2 OUTLET 3 OUTLET 4 OUTLET 5...
  • Page 65 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________________ RPC3 > “n” refers to selection number, as displayed in Outlet Status. LOGOUT : terminate session OFF n : turn off outlet “n”, do all for n = 0 ON n : turn on outlet “n”, do all for n = 0 REBOOT n : cycle power off/on outlet “n”, do all for n : display outlet relay control information...
  • Page 66: Technical Support

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT ____________________________________________________________ TECHNICAL SUPPORT BayTech has a staff of applications engineers on duty to assist you from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CST or CDT), Monday through Friday. If you have problems installing, setting up, or operating your Bay Tech product, please contact BayTech’s technical support office.
  • Page 67: Equipment Setup

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT ____________________________________________________________ EQUIPMENT SETUP RPC Series Unit Model RPC Series Unit Serial Number OUTLET 1 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER OUTLET 4 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER OUTLET 7 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER Type of adapters _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Type of cables _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Name of software program ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________...
  • Page 68: Repackaging, Shipping And Returning To The Factory

    RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL REPACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND RETURNING TO THE FACTORY ________________________________________________________________________________ REPACKAGING, SHIPPING AND RETURNING TO THE FACTORY If your Bay Tech unit needs service, upgrade, or repair, return it to BayTech. Before dismantling your equipment or before returning the unit for any reason, always call BayTech.
  • Page 69: Fcc Radio Frequency Interface Statement

    In such cases, the user will be responsible for the expense of correcting the interference. FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RPC-2 MD01 AND RDR a. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules permitting a direct connection to the telephone network.
  • Page 70 RPC SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT ________________________________________________________________________________ d. If the Telephone Company requests information on connected equipment to their lines, inform them of the following: The telephone number of this unit. The ringer equivalence number (indicated on the label). The USOC jack required: RJ-11 The FCC Registration Number (indicated on the label).
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Connectors 16.73”w 16.73”w Dimensions x 3.42”d x 4.32”d x 1.72”h x 1.72”h Weight 3 lb, 4 3 lb, 8 oz RPC-2 RPC-2 RPC-3 6 each 6 each 8 each 115 VAC, VAC, 60 VAC, 60 60 Hz, 15 Amp 15 Amp...
  • Page 72 RPC-3A power receptacle status CX connection status and diagnostics RX & TX activity Link 19” or 23” One year on parts and labor RPC-2 RDR power receptacle status TX modem status RD modem status DCD modem status 19” or 23”...
  • Page 73: Command Interpretation

    RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY U.S. ROBOTIC MODEMS COMMAND Fixed Serial Port Rate (default) AT&B1 Normal CD Operations (default) AT&C1 Normal DTR Operations (default) AT&D2 Auto answer telephone line in 4 or fewer rings ATS0=1 Modem does not display keyboard commands.
  • Page 74 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY (Cont.) ROCKWELL CHIP SET MODEMS COMMAND Fixed Serial Port Rate (default) ATS23=59 Normal CD Operations (default) AT&C1 Normal DTR Operations (default) AT&D2 Auto answer telephone line in 4 or fewer rings ATS0=1 Modem does not display keyboard commands ATE0...
  • Page 75: Diagnostic Led Indications

    RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C APPENDIX C DIAGNOSTIC LED INDICATIONS To detect hardware, cabling, or configuration problems upon initialization of power, the RPC Series go through a diagnostic sequence. To help determine the cause of the problem, the RPC Series have a CX LED located on the front, right side of the unit.
  • Page 76 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D APPENDIX D RPC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SYMPTOM No Menu Blank Screen Password Doesn’t Returns to prompt Work No menu when Blank Screen accessing thru external modem Cannot access Blank Screen RPC-3, 3A, 5 through network port CAUSE SOLUTION...
  • Page 77 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D APPENDIX D - RPC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont’) PROBLEM SYMPTOM Cannot access Outlet “X” in the menu line Control or for the desired Configuration operation Network session No response from locks up unit Can’t get out of Returns to Outlet Outlet Control Control Menu...
  • Page 78 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D APPENDIX D - RPC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont’) PROBLEM SYMPTOM PING not echoing Gets request timeout request Forgot Password Cannot access unit past password prompt Cannot configure No access to network network parameters parameters CAUSE SOLUTION Check network connection Call a BayTech...
  • Page 79 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC-2...
  • Page 80 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC-2A...
  • Page 81 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC-2 MD01...
  • Page 82 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC-2 RDR...
  • Page 83 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC-3...
  • Page 84 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC-3A...
  • Page 85 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC3/3A/5 ETHERNET BOARD...
  • Page 86 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E- DRAWINGS RPC-5...
  • Page 87 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MAP INDEX INDEX Adapter, 2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 19, 20, 27, 28, 37 Adapters, 59 Applications Engineer, iii Asynchronous, 17 ATDT Commands, 31 Cable, 18 Cables, 59 Cabling, 15 Circuit Breaker, 2, 6, 14, 21, 29, 70 Communications Software, 2, 5, 8, 20, 27, 29, 31, 37 Computer Adapter, 17...
  • Page 88 RPC-SERIES OWNER’S MAP INDEX Reboot, 14, 20, 22, 29, 31, 41 Remote Access, 5, 28, 37 Remote Operations, 38 Repackaging, 61 Reset, 22, 31, 41, 55, 57, 70 Returning, 61 Ring Detect Reset, 1 Saving, 11 Serial Parameters, 2, 5, 20, 27, 37 Serial Port, 2, 5, 8, 10, 20, 27, 31, 37, 68, 71 Shipping, 61 Status Menu, 2, 3, 6, 14, 21, 23, 26, 29, 30,...

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