Western Telematic PLS-345 manual Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters

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8.Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters

After the PLS has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file. Later, if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to manually assign each parameter.

Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other PLS units. This allows rapid set-up when several units will be configured with the same parameters.

The “Save Parameters” procedure can be performed from any terminal emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal, ProComm, etc.), that allows downloading of ASCII files.

8.1.Sending Parameters to a File

1.Start your terminal emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal) and access the PLS Command Mode. If the password prompt is displayed, enter the System Password.

2.When the PLS> command prompt appears, type /DL and press [Enter]. The PLS will prompt you to configure your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII download.

a)Set your terminal emulation program to receive an ASCII format download, and the specify a name for a file that will receive the saved parameters (e.g. PLS.PAR).

b)Disable the Line Wrap function for your terminal emulation program. This will prevent command lines from being broken in two during transmission.

3.When the terminal emulation program is ready to receive the file, return to the PLS Save Parameter File menu, and press [Enter] to proceed with the download. PLS parameters will be saved on your hard drive in the file specified in Step 2 above.

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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 Power Supply Connection InstallationInitialization 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 Hardware Configuration Monitor ModeSelecting 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 Switching Enter 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 ParametersDL Download Configuration to File View/Set Monitor Mode ParametersView/Set Network Parameters Switch Circuit n to Line a Control CommandsSwitch 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 ArgumentsConsole Port Interface Interface DescriptionsModem Port Interface Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B Ports Common Ports and A/B PortsSwitching SpecificationsSize Trademark and Copyright Information Customer ServiceIndex Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free