Operation

9.2.3.Applying Commands to Several Plugs - Text Interface

As described below, switching and reboot commands can be applied to only one Switched AC Outlet, or to an assortment of outlets. In addition, when optional AUX/ Remote MPC units have been connected to the AUX ports, the same command line can also be used to switch outlets on several different AUX units.

Note: When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/Sequence Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5.7.

1.Switch Several Plugs: To apply a command to several plugs, enter the numbers or names for the plugs, separated by a "plus sign" (+) or a comma (,).

Note: In order for the "+" or "," operators to work, there must be no spaces between the plug name or number and the plus sign or comma.

a)Switch Several Plugs on Local Unit: When switching more than one plug on your local MPC unit, simply enter the numbers of the desired plugs, separated by commas or plus signs. For example to switch plugs A1, A3, and A4 on your local MPC unit Off, enter either of the following commands:

/OFF A1+A3+A4 [Enter]

or

/OFF A1,A3,A4 [Enter]

b)Switch Several Plugs on AUX/Remote Units: Use the same command format described above, except pair each plug number with the AUX port where the plug resides. For example, to switch On Plug A1 on the AUX1 unit, Plug A3 on the AUX2 unit and Plug A4 on the AUX3 unit, enter either of the following command lines:

/ON AUX1 A1+AUX2 A3+AUX3 A4 [Enter]

/ON AUX1 A1,AUX2orA3,AUX3 A4 [Enter]

Note: Enter a space to separate the AUX parameter from the Plug number.

c)Switch Several Plugs on Both Local and AUX Units: Use the same command format described above. However, note that in the case of the Local MPC unit, it is not necessary to enter the AUX argument. For example, to switch On Plug A1 on your Local MPC unit, Plug A1 on the AUX1 unit and Plug

A1 on the AUX2 unit, enter either of the following command lines:

/ON A1+AUX1 A1+AUX2 A1 [Enter]

or

/ON A1+AUX1 A1+AUX2 A1 [Enter]

Note: Enter a space to separate the AUX parameter from the Plug number.

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Western Telematic MPC-20VS16-3 Applying Commands to Several Plugs Text Interface, OFF A1+A3+A4 Enter OFF A1,A3,A4 Enter

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