Western Telematic PLS-345 manual Monitor Mode

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

7.3. The Monitor Mode

The Monitor Mode allows the PLS-345 perform automatic A/B switching in response to signal level changes at the monitor port on the instrument back panel. The Monitor Mode can be set to monitor a Contact or an RS-232 Line. For more information on the Monitor Mode, please refer to Section 5.7.

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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 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