Back Panel - Western Telematic MDS-16 User Manual

MDS Series User’s Guide

2.2. Back Panel

Figure 2.2: Instrument Back Panel
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RS-232 PORTS: For connection to switched devices.
Accepts six wire RJ-11 cable. Note that the model shown
here is the MDS-16 (16 Ports), model MDS-8 has eight RS-
232 Ports.
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Port 1 is used for communication with the MDS during
set-up and configuration. When the MDS is initialized to
the default state, Port 1 is the only port with access to
All (Administrator) MDS commands.
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Port 1 can either be connected to a PC or modem.
Connection to a modem allows the MDS to be controlled
by a remote PC.
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SETUP Switches: A bank of eight dip switches, used to
set baud rate, handshake, message type, and duplex mode.
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FUSE: Use only 250 V 1/8 amp slow blow fuse
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AC: 115/220 V AC Selector Switch
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Power Switch: Applies AC Power to unit.
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LINE: Receptacle for AC Power Cord (included).
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