Unit Description | Western Telematic PLS-345 instruction

Section 2: Unit Description

Network Port and Activity Indicator: An RJ45 Ethernet port, for connection to your TCP/IP network. To communicate via Network, please access the PLS-345 as described in Section 5.2.

Note: The PLS-345 features a 10Base-T network interface. When connecting the PLS-345 to a 100Base-T interface, most router switches will autosense to determine if the device is 100Base-T or 10Base-T, and then configure the network interface accordingly. If your router switch does not autosense, the network interface port must be manually set to 10Base-T.

Modem Port: A male, RS-232, DB9 connector, DTE configuration. For connection to an external modem.

Console Port: A male, RS-232, DB9 connector, DTE configuration. For connection to a Local PC.

Monitor Selector Switch: A slide switch that is used to set the PLS-345 to monitor either an RS-232 line or a contact. When properly configured, the PLS-345 can perform A/B switching based on the signal level at either an RS-232 Line or a contact connected to the Monitor Input Connector. For more information on the Monitor feature, please refer to Section 5.7.

Monitor Input Connector: A two pin connector, which is used to attach the ground and input lines for an RS-232 line or contact circuit that you wish to monitor. When properly configured, the PLS-345 can perform A/B switching based on the signal level at the Monitor Input Connector. For more information on the Monitor feature, please refer to Section 5.7.

Power Components: A Master Power Switch and an AC power cable receptacle. For more information on power ratings, please refer to the specifications printed adjacent to the power cable receptacle. Prior to connecting the PLS-345 to your power source, please refer to the warnings and cautions listed at the beginning of this User's Guide and in Section 4.1.

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PLS-345 Page Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Nameplate Power Warning Ventilation Enclosed Racks Table of Contents Application Examples Command Summary Introduction Monitor Mode Applications Typographic Conventions Front Panel Unit Description Back Panel Back Panel Unit Description PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Quick Start / System Overview $ telnet 192.168.168.168 Enter Modem & Console Port Access Factory set PLS Circuit Status Screen Command Help Screen System Mode Initialization InstallationPower Supply Connection Connecting a PC to the Console Port Connecting Common and A/B LinesConnecting the Network Cable Connecting an External Modem System Mode and User Mode SetUp and Configuration Communicating with the PLS-345 SetUp and Configuration PLS Command/Menu Conventions Defining General Parameters SetUp and Configuration PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide SetUp and Configuration Circuit Parameters Menu Circuit Parameters Network Parameters Network Parameters Menu IP Security Implementing IP Security Example 1 Deny access to all hosts except Selecting Monitor Mode Parameters Monitor ModeHardware Configuration Monitor Mode Parameters Menu Switch if Level 1 High Switch to Position B Return On Save Configuration Parameters Circuit Status Screen Status Screens PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Port Network Status Screen PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Operation Manual A/B Switching Enter Code Activated A/B Switching/A Command and the /B Command Enter or /B n Enter Command Confirmation Prompt /D Command Monitor Mode Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters Restoring Saved Parameters Application Examples Monitoring Signal Drop and/or Power Loss AUX Port Connection Monitoring a Contact Monitoring a Switch or Relay Item 6 Circuits to Switch Enable the Monitor Mode at circuit Display Circuit Status Command SummaryDisplay Commands Display Help Screen View/Set Circuit Parameters Configuration CommandsSN Display Network Status View/Set General Parameters View/Set Network Parameters View/Set Monitor Mode ParametersDL Download Configuration to File Switch Circuit n to Line B Control CommandsSwitch Circuit n to Line a Command Format /T Enter Command Arguments Set Circuits to DefaultReset Network Interface Command Format /D Enter Command Arguments Exit/Disconnect Command Format /X Enter Command Arguments Modem Port Interface Interface DescriptionsConsole Port Interface Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B Ports Common Ports and A/B Ports Size SpecificationsSwitching Trademark and Copyright Information Customer Service Index Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free