RPC-4840NRemotePowerController;User'sGuide
5.2. Communicating with the RPC-4840N
In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the user must first connect to the
1.The RPC 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. HyperTerminal or ProComm) is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits and parity.
a)Via Modem: Start your communications program. Dial the external modem connected to the RPC. 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 RPC 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 6.7.
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 RPC will display
the System Help Screen (Figure 5.1). If the User Password is entered, the User Help Screen (Figure 5.2) will be