Western Telematic NPS-2HD manual Communicating with the NPS

NPS-2HDHeavyDutyNetworkPowerSwitch;User'sGuide

5.2. Communicating with the NPS

In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the user must first connect to the NPS and access the command mode.

1.The NPS-2HD is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity. Make certain your communication program (e.g.

ProComm or HyperTerminal) is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits and parity.

a)Via Modem: Start your communications program. Dial the external modem connected to the NPS. Wait for the Connect message and proceed to Step 2.

b)Via Local PC: Start your communications program and then press [Enter].

c)Via Network: During initial configuration, the NPS cannot be accessed via the Network Port. After network parameters have been defined (see

Section 5.6), the unit may then be accessed via network as described in Section 6.1.

Note: Only one port can access the command mode at a given time. When communicating via the Console Port or Modem Port, always make certain to disconnect (using the /X command) when you have finished. If the Console Port or Modem Port are busy, you will not be able to access the command mode via the Network Port. For more information, please refer to Section 6.8.

2.Password: If the System Password has been defined, the unit will display the Password Prompt. Key in either the System Password or User Password, and press [Enter]. If the system password has not been defined, the prompt will not be displayed. Note that the Password feature is case sensitive.

3.If the System Password is entered, the NPS-2HD will

display the System Help Screen (Figure 5.1). If the User Password is entered, the NPS will display the User Help

5-2Screen (Figure 5.2).