Western Telematic PLS-345 manual Operation, Manual A/B Switching

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7.Operation

The PLS-345 offers three different methods for switching A/B paths:

1.Manual A/B Switching: The manual A/B Switches on the PLS front panel are used to initiate switching of one or more A/B Circuits.

2.Code Activated A/B Switching: ASCII commands are sent to the PLS to initiate switching of one or more A/B Circuits.

3.Automated A/B Switching (Monitor Mode): The PLS monitors a signal received via the Monitor Input Port, and switches one or more A/B Circuits according to user-defined parameters.

These methods are discussed in the sections that follow.

7.1. Manual A/B Switching

The most basic method for switching A/B paths is accomplished using the manual A/B switches on the PLS front panel. When performing Manual A/B switching, note the following:

The Master A/B Switch (Labeled "All") can be used to switch all three A/B Circuits.

When an A/B Circuit is switched, the corresponding LED indicators on the instrument front panel and back panel will light.

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Contents PLS-345 Page Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Nameplate Power WarningVentilation Enclosed RacksTable of Contents Application Examples Command SummaryIntroduction Monitor ModeApplications Typographic ConventionsFront Panel Unit DescriptionBack Panel Back PanelUnit Description PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Quick Start / System Overview $ telnet 192.168.168.168 Enter Modem & Console Port Access Factory set PLSCircuit Status Screen Command Help Screen System Mode Installation Power Supply ConnectionInitialization Connecting a PC to the Console Port Connecting Common and A/B LinesConnecting the Network Cable Connecting an External ModemSystem Mode and User Mode SetUp and ConfigurationCommunicating with the PLS-345 SetUp and Configuration PLS Command/Menu Conventions Defining General Parameters SetUp and ConfigurationPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide SetUp and Configuration Circuit Parameters Menu Circuit ParametersNetwork Parameters Network Parameters Menu IP Security Implementing 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 Circuit Status Screen Status ScreensPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Port Network Status ScreenPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Operation Manual A/B SwitchingEnter Code Activated A/B Switching/A Command and the /B Command Enter or /B n EnterCommand Confirmation Prompt /D CommandMonitor Mode Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersRestoring Saved Parameters Application Examples Monitoring Signal Drop and/or Power LossAUX Port Connection Monitoring a Contact Monitoring a Switch or RelayItem 6 Circuits to Switch Enable the Monitor Mode at circuit Display Circuit Status Command SummaryDisplay Commands Display Help ScreenView/Set Circuit Parameters Configuration CommandsSN Display Network Status View/Set General 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 /T Enter Command Arguments Set Circuits to DefaultReset Network Interface Command Format /D Enter Command ArgumentsExit/Disconnect Command Format /X Enter Command ArgumentsInterface Descriptions Console Port InterfaceModem Port Interface Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B Ports Common Ports and A/B PortsSpecifications SwitchingSize Trademark and Copyright Information Customer ServiceIndex Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free