Operation

5.Operation

The device connected to the Control Port must send ASCII characters at the same data rate as the RPB+. The unit accepts 8 bits no parity, or 7 bits even or odd parity, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity.

Access the RPB+ Command Mode as described in Section 4, Step 1. When the "RPB+>" prompt appears, the user may invoke the following commands.

Notes:

Commands are not case sensitive.

Wait for the "RPB+>" prompt to appear before entering commands. The prompt will not re-appear until the previous command is complete.

If an invalid command or parameter is entered, the RPB+ will respond with the "?" message.

1.Switch Plug(s) On: To power-on one or all of the five switched plugs, type /n ON [Enter]. Where "n" is a plug number from 1 to 5 and an asterisk (*) indicates the command should be applied to all plugs.

2.Switch Plug(s) Off: To power-off one or all of the five switched plugs, type /n OFF [Enter]. Where "n" is a plug number from 1 to 5 and an asterisk (*) indicates the command should be applied to all plugs. Note that "OFF" can also be entered as "OF".

3.Boot Plug(s): To initiate a Boot cycle at one or all of the switched plugs, type /n BOOT [Enter]. Where "n" is a plug number from 1 to 5 and an asterisk (*) indicates the command should be applied to all plugs. Note that "BOOT" can also be entered as "B". The RPB+ will display a series of periods (dots) while the Boot cycle is in progress.

4.Status: To display the Status Screen, type /S [Enter].

5.Enter Parameters: To define parameters, such as the Location I.D., Power-Up Default, and Plug Labels, type

/P [Enter] and refer to Section 4, Step 4.	Page9