Western Telematic PLS-345 manual Connecting Common and A/B Lines, Connecting the Network Cable

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PLS-345 - Physical Layer Switch; User's Guide

4.3. Connecting Common and A/B Lines

Connect your Cat5 cables to the appropriate A, B, and common line connectors on the PLS back panel. For a description of port interfaces, please refer to Appendix A.

4.4. Connecting the Network Cable

The PLS Network Port is an RJ45, 10Base-T Ethernet Jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network. Connect your network interface to the PLS Network Port.

The PLS features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168.) Providing that you are communicating with the unit from a node on the same subnet, this allows you to initially contact the PLS without first accessing the PLS command mode to define an IP address. Note however, that when installing the PLS in a working network environment, it is strongly recommended to assign the IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask as described in Section 5.6.

Note: The PLS features a 10Base-T Interface. When connecting the PLS to a 100Base-T interface, note that most router switches will autosense to determine if the device is 100Base-T or 10Base-T, and then configure the network interface accordingly. If your router switch does not autosense, the network interface port must be manually set to 10Base-T.

4.5. Connecting an External Modem

Use an appropriate DB9 cable to connect your external modem to the Modem port on the PLS back panel. Use a standard serial modem cable. For a description of the Modem Port interface, please refer to Appendix A. Note that the PLS General Parameters Menu allows you to define a Modem Initialization string and Modem Disconnect string as described in Section 5.4.

4.6. Connecting a PC to the Console Port

Use an appropriate DB9 cable to connect the PLS Console Port to a free COM port on your PC or terminal. Use a standard null modem cable. For a description of the Console Port Interface, please refer to Appendix A.

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Contents PLS-345 Page Nameplate Power Warning Shock Hazard Do Not EnterEnclosed Racks VentilationTable of Contents Command Summary Application ExamplesMonitor Mode IntroductionTypographic Conventions ApplicationsUnit Description Front PanelBack Panel Back PanelUnit Description PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Quick Start / System Overview Modem & Console Port Access Factory set PLS $ telnet 192.168.168.168 Enter Circuit Status Screen Command Help Screen System Mode Installation Power Supply ConnectionInitialization Connecting an External Modem Connecting Common and A/B LinesConnecting the Network Cable Connecting a PC to the Console PortSetUp and Configuration System Mode and User ModeCommunicating with the PLS-345 SetUp and Configuration PLS Command/Menu Conventions SetUp and Configuration Defining General ParametersPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide SetUp and Configuration Circuit Parameters Circuit Parameters MenuNetwork Parameters Network Parameters Menu Implementing IP Security IP SecurityExample 1 Deny access to all hosts except Monitor Mode Hardware ConfigurationSelecting Monitor Mode Parameters Monitor Mode Parameters Menu Switch if Level 1 High Switch to Position B Return On Save Configuration Parameters Status Screens Circuit Status ScreenPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Network Status Screen PortPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Manual A/B Switching OperationEnter or /B n Enter Code Activated A/B Switching/A Command and the /B Command Enter/D Command Command Confirmation PromptMonitor Mode Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Sending Parameters to a FileRestoring Saved Parameters Monitoring Signal Drop and/or Power Loss Application ExamplesAUX Port Connection Monitoring a Switch or Relay Monitoring a ContactItem 6 Circuits to Switch Enable the Monitor Mode at circuit Display Help Screen Command SummaryDisplay Commands Display Circuit StatusView/Set General Parameters Configuration CommandsSN Display Network Status View/Set Circuit ParametersView/Set Monitor Mode Parameters DL Download Configuration to FileView/Set Network Parameters Control Commands Switch Circuit n to Line aSwitch Circuit n to Line B Command Format /D Enter Command Arguments Set Circuits to DefaultReset Network Interface Command Format /T Enter Command ArgumentsCommand Format /X Enter Command Arguments Exit/DisconnectInterface Descriptions Console Port InterfaceModem Port Interface Common Ports and A/B Ports Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B PortsSpecifications SwitchingSize Customer Service Trademark and Copyright InformationIndex Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free