Communicating with the PLS-345 | Western Telematic manual

PLS-345 - Physical Layer Switch; User's Guide

5.2. Communicating with the PLS-345

In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, you must first connect to the PLS-345 and access the command mode.

1.Start your communications program (e.g. Hyperterminal.) Make certain that the PLS and your communications program are set for the same parameters (e.g. COM port, baud rate, etc.)

2.Access the Command Mode:

a)Local Access (Console Port): To access the command mode from a local PC connected directly to the PLS via the Console Port, press [Enter].

i.If you have already hit other keys, press [Enter] twice. There must be no other characters preceding [Enter].

ii.If the System Password has been defined, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in your System Password or User Password and press [Enter]. The PLS-345 will display the Status Screen (Figure 5.1), followed by the "PLS>" command prompt.

Note: In order to change PLS configuration parameters, the unit must be operating in System Mode.

b)Modem Access: To access the command mode via modem, proceed as follows (Note that an external modem must be installed at the PLS Modem Port):

i.Dial the number for the external modem connected to the PLS Modem Port.

ii.If you have already defined the System Password, a prompt will be displayed. Key in your System Password or User Password and press [Enter]. If the System Password has not been defined, then just press [Enter]. The PLS will display the Status Screen (Figure 5.1), followed by the "PLS" command prompt.

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Western Telematic manual Communicating with the PLS-345

Contents

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