Western Telematic manual PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide

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

2.User Password: The User Password allows access to A/B switching commands and status screens, but does not allow access to the PLS configuration menus. To define the User Password, type 2, press [Enter] and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Up to 16 characters, case- sensitive; Default = undefined.)

Note: The PLS General Parameters Menu will not display the User Password. When the User Password has been defined, this field will read "(defined)".

3.Site ID: Defines a text string that can be used to denote the installation site or other unit-specific information. To define the Site ID message, type 3, press [Enter] and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Up to 32 characters; Default = undefined.)

4.Modem Initialization String: To define the Modem Initialization String, type 4, press [Enter], and follow the instructions in the submenu. For more information on the initialization string, please refer to the user's guide for your external modem. Make certain that the external modem is set to auto-answer in one ring. (Up to 32 characters; Default = ATE0M0Q1&C1&D2S0=1.)

5.Modem Disconnect String: To define the disconnect string, type 5, press [Enter] and follow the instructions in the submenu. For more information, please refer to the user's guide for your external modem. (Up to 32 characters; Default = undefined.)

6.Baud Rate: To select the baud rate for the Modem Port and Console Port, type 6, press [Enter], and follow the instructions in the submenu. Make certain to select a rate that is compatible with the external modem, and/or the device connected to the Console Port. (Default = 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, and one stop bit.)

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When this setting is changed, the new baud rate will not be applied until the user exits and then re- enters the PLS command mode.

Only the baud rate can be redefined. Bits and parity settings are always 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

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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 EnterCircuit Status Screen Command Help Screen System Mode Installation Power Supply ConnectionInitialization Connecting Common and A/B Lines Connecting the Network CableConnecting an External Modem 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 OperationCode Activated A/B Switching /A Command and the /B CommandEnter or /B n Enter 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 Command Summary Display CommandsDisplay Help Screen Display Circuit StatusConfiguration Commands SN Display Network StatusView/Set General Parameters 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 Set Circuits to Default Reset Network InterfaceCommand Format /D Enter Command Arguments 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