Shock Hazard Do Not Enter | Western Telematic APS-8M, APS-16M

APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches; User’s Guide

No Serviceable Parts Inside;

Authorized Service Personnel Only

Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal components must be serviced by authorized personnel only.

• Shock Hazard - Do Not Enter

Disconnect Power

If any of the following events are noted, immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact qualiﬁed service personnel:

1.If the power cord becomes frayed or damaged.

2.If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water.

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Western Telematic APS-8M, APS-16M manual Shock Hazard Do Not Enter, Disconnect Power

Contents

User’s Guide Models CoveredPage Input Supply Secure RackingGrounding Disconnect Power Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Table of Contents List of Figures Introduction Configuration Backup Modem CommunicationAPS-8M and APS-16M Units Typographic Conventions Unit Description Front Panel  Power Switch Back Panel Getting Started Hardware InstallationConnect your Equipment to the Serial Ports Access Command Mode Communicating with the APS-8/16M Port Status Screen Model APS-8M Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Hardware Installation Connecting Power to the APS UnitAC Powered Units DC Powered Units Connecting Devices to the APS Serial Ports Connect a Telco Line to the Modem Port Configuration Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode System SetUp Ports Password Functions System Parameters Menu System Parameters Menu /F Password Directory Edit Password Directory Adding Passwords Editing and Deleting Passwords Deleting the Entire Password Directory Dial Back Function Dial Back Example Add Name/Password MenuSystem Parameters Menu Port Configuration Configuration Conventions Port Modes 3. RS232 Port Configuration Menus RTS/CTS Conﬁguration Port Parameters Menu Modem Mode Port 3 Shown Conﬁguration APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Invalid Access Lockout Feature Copying Parameters to All Ports Copy Port Parameters Save User Selected Parameters APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Internal Modem Communicating with the Internal Modem Command Function/Options Common AT CommandsDial String Modiﬁers Data Terminal Ready DTR Control Command Function/Options Status Screens Port Status Screen /S Port Diagnostics Screen /SD Port Diagnostics Screen Model APS-8M Defaults Shown Password Directory Screen /V Port Parameters Screens /W Password Directory Screen Sample Values Shown APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Operation Any-to-Any ModePort Connection and Disconnection Disconnecting Ports Enter Three Characters Uses the format EnterLLLEnter, where Defining Hunt Groups Server Enter Hunt Group Example Passive Mode Buffer Mode Reading Data from Buffer Mode Ports Xx Enter Modem Mode Port Buffers Operation APS-8M / APS-16M Asynchronous Port Switches User’s Guide Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Sending Parameters to a File Restoring Saved Parameters Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware 10-1 10-2 Command Conventions Command Reference Guide11-1 Command Response 11-2 Command Summary 11-3 Command Set Format ResponseTerse 11-4 Format /CP Enter Format /C x x Enter11-5 Format /D/Y x x Enter 2 Enter or /D/Y 3 EnterFormat /E/Y x x Enter 11-6 Format /F Enter Format /H EnterFormat /I/Y Enter 11-7 Format /P x Enter Format /S EnterFormat /SD Enter 11-8 Format /U Enter Format /UF EnterFormat /UL Enter Format /V Enter Format /X Enter Format /W x Enter11-10 RS232 Port Interface Apx-1 Specifications PowerRS232 Port Interface Stop Bits 1 or Customer Service Apx-3 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademark and Copyright InformationApx-4 Regulatory Statements Apx-5 EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance Apx-6 Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index Index-4 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free