Operation, Manual A/B Switching | Western Telematic PLS-345 guide

7.Operation

The PLS-345 offers three different methods for switching A/B paths:

1.Manual A/B Switching: The manual A/B Switches on the PLS front panel are used to initiate switching of one or more A/B Circuits.

2.Code Activated A/B Switching: ASCII commands are sent to the PLS to initiate switching of one or more A/B Circuits.

3.Automated A/B Switching (Monitor Mode): The PLS monitors a signal received via the Monitor Input Port, and switches one or more A/B Circuits according to user-defined parameters.

These methods are discussed in the sections that follow.

7.1. Manual A/B Switching

The most basic method for switching A/B paths is accomplished using the manual A/B switches on the PLS front panel. When performing Manual A/B switching, note the following:

The Master A/B Switch (Labeled "All") can be used to switch all three A/B Circuits.

When an A/B Circuit is switched, the corresponding LED indicators on the instrument front panel and back panel will light.

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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 Installation Power Supply ConnectionInitialization 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 Monitor Mode Hardware ConfigurationSelecting Monitor Mode Parameters 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 Monitor Mode Parameters DL Download Configuration to FileView/Set Network Parameters Control Commands Switch Circuit n to Line aSwitch Circuit n to Line B 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 Interface Descriptions Console Port InterfaceModem Port Interface Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B Ports Common Ports and A/B Ports Specifications SwitchingSize Trademark and Copyright Information Customer Service Index Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free