OWNER'S MANUAL ________________ DS-RPC DATA SWITCH/POWER CONTROL FOR MODELS DS2-RPC DS4-RPC Including the DS71 DS71-MD2 DS74 & DS73 Modules BayTech Manual Publication #U140A124-01 August 1998
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DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL This document provides information required for installing and operating your Bay Tech equipment. It should allow the user to connect, power up, and access an applications menu where peripheral equipment can be controlled. We recommend reading this manual carefully, while placing special emphasis on correct cabling and configuration.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL __________________________________________________________________________________________ The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL iii INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC 1 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES DS-RPC QUICK START 3 6 EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION 6 OPERATION 6 DS-RPC CONFIGURATION 8 INSTALLATION 10 UNPACKING 10 PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE 11 POWER 11 POWER ON/OFF STATE POWER UP SEQUENCE CIRCUIT BREAKER CABLING 12 12 12 13 RJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTE
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS71-MD2 PORT DEVICE NAME PORT SELECT CODE ATTENTION CHARACTER DISCONNECT TIME GUARD CONNECT PORT ID ECHO LOGIN SETUP HEADER PASSWORD MENU AUTO CONNECT PORT DCD LOGON/LOGOFF (DS71 ONLY) LOCAL MODEM SETUP (DS71-MD2 ONLY) RINGS TO ANSWER MODEM TO MODEM XON/XOFF CONNECTIVITY TIMEOUT ESCAPE CHARACTER UNIT ID I/O MODULES RESET UNIT RESET MENU DRIVEN SELECTION ACCESS CHARACTER STRING
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________________ TECHNICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SETUP 69 70 REPACKAGING, SHIPPING AND RETURNING TO THE FACTORY 71 FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT 72 APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS 74 APPENDIX B – MODEM COMMANDS 76 APPENDIX C – WINDOWS 95 TUTORIAL 78 APPENDIX D – DRAWINGS 81 APPENDIX E – ASCII CHARACTER DEFINITION 85 INDEX 86 vii
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC BayTech’s DS-RPC provides a single dialup or EIA-232 gateway to multiple EIA-232 devices. Used for accessing remote equipment or simply switching between multiple ports, the DS-RPC provides a full duplex connection between the host and up to 12 peripherals.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ Port selection is accomplished two different ways. (1) Use a simple menu-driven selection sequence or (2) send an ASCII character string to select a port. The DS-RPC also has four individual relay controlled, 115 VAC power receptacles. Each receptacle is controlled by sending simple commands from a local or remote location.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES Highlighted features indicate items most often programmed FEATURE DESCRIPTION ACTION PAGE NO.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES (con’t) FEATURE DESCRIPTION ACTION PAGE NO. DS71-MD2 HOST MODULE Rings to Answer(*) The number of times the modem rings before it automatically answers. Default = 2 rings Enter number of rings to auto answer 45 Modem to Modem Xon/Xoff(*) ASCII character used to stop or start transmission of data.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DS-RPC __________________________________________________________________________________________ PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES (con’t) FEATURE DESCRIPTION ACTION PAGE NO. DS73TP N ETWORK M ODULE Module IP Address IP Address for the DS73TP to access the network. Default = 0.0.0.0 Enter the IP Address in dotted decimal format 0.0.0.0 54 Dial-in IP Address IP Address for the network to access the DS73TP. Default = 0.0.0.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL QUICK START __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS-RPC QUICK START This section, “Quick Start,” describes the basic steps required to set up and configure your DS-RPC. If you need to acquaint yourself further with setup, configuration, and operations, see “Detailed Operations and Configuration” beginning on page 18.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL QUICK START __________________________________________________________________________________________ Or this menu if the DS71-MD2 is used: Data Switch Series - F.0.13 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Use the “Attention Character” to display the remainder of the menu. Device A (2,1)...............1 Device B (2,2)...............2 Device C (2,3)...............3 Device D (2,4)...............4 DS-RPC (3,1)…………5 Configure............
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL QUICK START __________________________________________________________________________________________ Accessing RPC Menu Select the RPC module. The following status menu appears: DS-RPC Series (C) 1997 by BayTech Rev. F0.04 Circuit Breaker : On 1) . . . OUTLET 1 : Off 2) . . . OUTLET 2 : Off 3) . . . OUTLET 3 : Off 4) . . . OUTLET 4 : Off RPC > If the status menu fails to appear, ensure the correct cables and adapters are being used and that they are connected properly.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL QUICK START __________________________________________________________________________________________ To configure a module, enter the number associated with it followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ INSTALLATION UNPACKING Compare the unit and serial number of the equipment you received to the packing slip located on the outside of the box. Log this information on the sheet on page 70. Inspect equipment carefully for damage that may have occurred in shipment.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE The installation area should be clean and free of extreme temperatures and humidity. Allow sufficient space behind the unit for cabling. POWER CAUTION: This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not install near water or expose this unit to moisture. To prevent heat buildup, do not coil the power cord when in use. Do not use extension cords.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ CAUTION: For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Applying power illuminates a green LED on the front panel of the DSRPC.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ CABLING RJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTERS IMPORTANT: The DS-RPC host communications modules have an RJ-45 port which uses an 8-pin crossed modular cable to connect to a local EIA-232 device such as a computer terminal or external modem.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ Tables 2 and 3 define the pin layout for the DS71 or DS71-MD2 and DS74. DS71 EIA-232 RJ-45 Pin/Signal Definition Pin EIA-232 Signal Description 1 Handshake Out (DTR) Line Driver Inactive State = High: +12V when power is applied. Used as a handshake line to enable/disable the receiving of characters.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS74 EIA-232 RJ-45 Pin/Signal Definition Pin 1 EIA-232 Signal Handshake Out 2 Gnd 3 Handshake Out 4 TX Out 5 RX In 6 Handshake In 7 Gnd 8 Handshake In Description (DTR) Line Driver Inactive State = Low: Used as a handshake line to enable/disable the receiving of characters. –12V when port is not selected unless programmed differently.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ MODEM CONNECTIONS In addition to the RJ-45 port, the DS71-MD2 Host Communications Module has two RJ-11 ports for connecting to telephone lines. You may connect either RJ-11 port to a Telco wall jack using a standard RJ-11 straight through cable. These ports are in parallel and the second port is available for another telco device.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING __________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: Use crossed RJ-45 cables when using modular connectors to interface the DS-RPC to another BayTech product with modular connectors, such as the RPC Remote Power Control Unit.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION The following section, “Detailed Operation and Configuration,” provides a detailed approach to accessing, operating, and configuring the DS-RPC. NOTE: It is important that you type all commands correctly. Any combination of wrong entries results in an error message.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Load serial port communications software. Configure serial communications parameters for the host terminal to match the DS71 or DS71-MD2 module. The DS71 or DS71MD2 modules have factory serial communications parameters of 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, XON/XOFF disabled. INTERNAL MODEM CONNECTION (DS71-MD2 ONLY) The DS71-MD2 has a 14.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 10BASE-T NETWORK PORT CONNECTION 20 Using a straight 10Base-T cable, connect the RJ-45 port labeled ETHERNET on the DS73TP module to an RJ-45 port on the network hub. The LINK (link integrity) LED, located on the front panel of the DS73TP, illuminates when a good connection is established between the DS73TP and the hub.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ OPERATION ACCESSING MAIN MENU Power on the DS-RPC. A similar heading and main menu appears if using the DS71: Data Switch Series - F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)...............1 Device B (2,2)...............2 Device C (2,3)...............3 Device D (2,4)...............
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Device A (2,1)...............1 Device B (2,2)...............2 Device C (2,3)...............3 Device D (2,4)...............4 DS-RPC (3,1)…………5 Configure.................................C I/O Modules Reset..................RM Unit Reset................................RU Exit.........................…...............X Logout.......................................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ SELECTING A DEVICE There are two methods of selecting a device; menu driven selection and ASCII character string method. Menu Driven Selection From the main menu, select the number that corresponds to the device you wish to access, followed by . To return to the main menu, send the attention character five times (;;;;;).
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Binary Mode If binary data containing the port select code is sent to a module, the DS-RPC may interpret the data as a command to change ports. Binary mode prevents such an occurrence by placing the DS-RPC in a mode which does not look at the data. This provides a reliable binary data transmission.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ PPP DIAL-UP CONNECTION Using Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking or another dial-up networking program with PPP, dial the modem connected to the host module. The Host Module sends the main menu: Data Switch Series - F.0.10 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)...............1 Device B (2,2)..........
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONFIGURATION DS71 OR DS71-MD2 CONFIGURATION If you are using the Menu Selection Method, select C, “Configure,” followed by from the DS-RPC Main Menu. The following selection menu appears: Configuration Module 1 ................................................1 Module 2 ................................................2 Module 3 .........................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Or this for the DS71-MD2; Copyright (C) Bay Technical Associates 1998 DS71–MD2 – V.32 bis Modem Host Module Revision F.0.14 Module 1 Status .............…......................................1 Serial Port Configuration ......................2 Port Device Name ...................................3 Port Select Code .....................................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ The status of the following features appears: Installed Modules: 1, 2, 3, …(etc) Port Select Code is .........................$BT Attention Character is ...................; Disconnect Time Guard is .............Disabled Port ID Echo is ...............................Disabled Unit ID is .........................................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS71 From the configuration menu, select #2, “Serial Port Configuration”, followed by . The DS unit displays the following table: Port Device Name 1 EIA-232 Exit/Save.............1 Set Baud Rate.....2 Set Word Size.....3 Set Stop Bits........
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Type "B" for 115.2K baud rate. The DS71 responds with the new configuration status: Port Device Name 1 EIA-232 Exit/Save..….......1 Set Baud Rate….2 Set Word Size….3 Set Stop Bits..…..4 Enter Request : Baud Rate 115.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: This message reminds you to change the serial port configuration of the host terminal to match the new configuration changes made to the serial port on the host module. If they do not match, the DS71 will be unable to interpret the next command, and you will be unable to access any connected unit.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: DTR is unchangeable when configuring the serial port. When configuring the Host Modem, Xon/Xoff, RTS, and DTR are hardware settings and, therefore, unchangeable. For example, to change the baud rate to 115.2K, select #2, “Set Baud Rate,” followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Set Word Size by selecting #3, “Set Word Size.” The DS71-MD2 displays the following list of available word sizes: 1 2 3 4 For For For For 5 6 7 8 Enter the corresponding number for the desired word size. The DS71 responds with the new configuration status: Port Device Name 2 Host MODEM Exit/Save..….......1 Set Baud Rate….2 Set Word Size….
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you have made necessary changes to the host device, type "Y" for yes, followed by . New configuration changes are stored permanently in non-volatile memory. The unit returns with the following message: Enter Host Device Number (1-2) : If you have completed your Serial Port configuration then .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Enter a new port device name up to 16 characters. For example, if you are using multiple DS-RPC units on a network, and you want to name the host device Southeast Region, type "SE REGION" followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Type "Y" to change the port select code, followed by . The host module responds: Enter Port Select Code (Max. 8 characters): Enter a new port select code followed by . For example, if you want to identify the port select code as “BAYTECH,” type BAYTECH followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Enter a new attention character. For example, if you want the attention character to be "%", type % followed by . The host module displays the new attention character and asks if you want to change. Attention Character is............ % Change It? (Y/N): If there are no additional changes, type "N” for no followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Type “Y” for yes or “N” for no followed by to toggle the existing status or type for no change. The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module stores the Disconnect Time Guard selection in non-volatile memory and returns to the configuration menu.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are enabling Port ID Echo, choose #2 to echo the module and port number, followed by . Choose #3 to echo the device name, followed by . The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module stores the selected Connect Port ID Echo in non-volatile memory and returns to the configuration menu.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: This header may appear different depending on type of module installed. From the selection menu, select #1, “Header,” followed by a carriage return . The DS71 displays the current header status and asks if you want to enable: Header is.........................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ To toggle Password status, select #2, “Enable/Disable,” followed by . The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module displays the current status and asks if you want to enable: Password is ......................... Disabled Enable? (Y/N, CR for no change): Enter “Y“ for yes followed by if you want to enable Password.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ If enabled, the following header and menu appears: Data Switch Series - F.0.10 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)...............1 Device B (2,2)...............2 Device C (2,3)...............3 Device D (2,4)...............4 Configure.................................C I/O Modules Reset.............
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: The auto connect port has priority over the login setup menu. If Auto Connect Port is enabled, the header and main menu are automatically disabled. IMPORTANT: Auto Connect Port works with the DS71 upon dialup or EIA-232 connection. If a DS71-MD2 is installed in the DSSeries Unit, the auto connect feature works only upon dial-up connection.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Toggle Auto Connect Port feature by selecting #2, “Enable/Disable,” from the Auto Connect Port menu followed by . The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module displays the current auto connect port status and asks if you want to enable. Default Auto Connect Port is disabled. Auto Connect Port is ......................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ From the configuration menu, select #9, “DCD Logon/Logoff,” followed by . The DS-series module displays the current DCD Logon/Logoff status and asks if you want to change: DCD logon/logoff factory default is enabled: DCD Logon/Logoff mode is................. Enabled Enable ? (Y/N, CR for no change) : Type “Y“ for yes followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Rings to Answer Configure the number of rings (1 - 4) for the modem to answer). For example, if the rings to auto-answer are 3, the modem will answer following the third ring. Default Rings to Answer is 2. Select #1, “Rings to Answer,” from the Local Modem Setup menu, followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Modem to Modem Xon/Xoff Flow Control is ....Disabled Enable? (Y/N, CR for no change): Type “Y” for yes followed by if you want to enable Xon/Xoff. Type “N“ for no followed by if you want to disable Xon/Xoff. Type for no change. The DS71-MD2 stores the change in non-volatile memory and returns to the Local Modem Setup menu.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Escape Character The Escape Character (0 to 127 decimal value) allows characters to be interpreted as commands instead of data. Normal operation will not require this parameter to be changed. However, there may be a situation where an external device would echo the escape character sent to the dial-in modem.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ UNIT ID The unit ID (64 chars. max.) appears in the DS-RPC module Main Menu and uniquely identifies the unit. Default Unit ID is DS71 or DS71-MD2. Select U, “Unit ID,” from the configuration menu, followed by . The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module displays the current Unit ID and asks if you want to change: Unit ID is .................................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Use the menu driven selection or the ASCII character string method to reset the DSSeries Unit: Menu Driven Selection From the main menu, type “RU” to select “Reset Unit,” followed by . The DS71 series module resets the unit and responds: Reset Unit…… Allow approximately 10 seconds for the unit to reset.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS74 CONFIGURATION If you are using the Menu Selection Method, select C, “Configure,” followed by a carriage return from the DS-RPC Main Menu. The following selection menu appears: Configuration Module 1 ................................................1 Module 2 ................................................2 Module 3 ..................................
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION Selections 1-8 are fully programmable in the DS74 module. Select the parameter to change, make the change, then save to nonvolatile memory. PORT DEVICE NAME This parameter works as previously described in this manual.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS73TP CONFIGURATION The DS73TP peripheral communications module supports remote access to TCP/IP Ethernet networks by using the DS71 or DS71-MD2 module, the DS73TP module and the DS-RPC. Remote users can dial into the system and connect to the network host from anywhere, at anytime.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS73TP Ethernet Module F.0.02 Copyright (C) 1997 Bay Technical Associates Enter user name : Enter the current user name; default user name is user1. The module prompts for a password: Enter password: Enter the current password; Default Password is BTA. The following configuration menu appears: NOTE: User name and password are case sensitive.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ From the configuration menu, select #1, “Module IP Address,” followed by . The DS73TP responds: Enter Module IP address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Module IP Address (Example: 200.4.3.50), followed by . The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu.Default Module IP Address is 0.0.0.0.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Enter Dial-Up IP address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Dial-Up IP Address (Example: 200.4.3.51), followed by . The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. Default Dial-Up IP Address is 0.0.0.0.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you fail to enter the Subnet Mask in dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Subnet Mask in dotted decimal form: The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Subnet Mask is entered in the correct form. Gateway The Gateway is the address of a router for connection to ther networks.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Enter Primary DNS address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Primary DNS address (Example: 200.4.5.53), followed by . The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. Default Primary DNS address is 0.0.0.0.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Secondary DNS address is entered in the correct form. Primary NBNS From the configuration menu, select #7, “Primary NBNS (Net BIOS Name Server),” followed by . The DS73TP responds: Enter Primary NBNS address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Primary NBNS address (Example: 200.4.5.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you fail to enter the Secondary NBNS address is dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Secondary NBNS address in dotted decimal form: The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Secondary NBNS address is entered in the correct form. User Name The User Name is required when establishing a connection to the network.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ If desired, enter a new password (8 chars. max.) followed by . The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. NOTE: Password Feature is Case Sensitive. Module Name The Module Name is reported by the module for identification purposes when a connection is established. From the configuration menu, select #11, “Module Name,” followed by .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ RPC OPERATION The RPC menu allows the user to monitor and control the equipment attached to each of the RPC four receptacles. From this menu, you can turn on, turn off, or reboot attached equipment, individually, or all equipment, simultaneously.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ If the status menu fails to appear, ensure the correct cables and adapters are being used and they are connected properly. Also, verify the serial communication parameters are correctly configured.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ The REBOOT n command will reboot or reset equipment attached to corresponding receptacle(s). When the command to REBOOT (n) is sent from the RPC > prompt, the DS-RPC powers “Off” corresponding outlet(s) for approximately 10 seconds, then powers them up in sequence. This command only works on outlets which were “On” prior to the reboot.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS-RPC > CONFIG 1) . . . Change Password 2) . . . Change Outlet Name 3) . . . Enable/Disable Confirmation 4) . . . Enable/Disable Status Menu X) . . .
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ enter the new password correctly, the DSRPC returns to the main menu again, but you will not get an “Error” message. Disabling a Password To disable a password, enter at the “Enter New Password” prompt. Enter again at the “Re-enter New Password” prompt. Changing the new password to a carriage return disables password protection.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ 1) . . . OUTLET 1 2) . . . OUTLET 2 3) . . . OUTLET 3 4) . . . Router 1 Enter Request: To return to the DS-RPC > prompt, press any key at the “Enter Request” prompt.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION __________________________________________________________________________________________ Circuit Breaker: On 1) Outlet 1 2) Outlet 2 3) Outlet 3 4) Outlet 4 : Off : Off : Off : Off RPC> If the Enable/Disable Status Menu feature is disabled, only the RPC> prompt appears.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT __________________________________________________________________________________________ TECHNICAL SUPPORT BayTech has a staff of applications engineers on duty to assist you from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CST or CDT), Monday through Friday. If you have problems installing, setting up, or operating your Bay Tech Equipment, please contact BayTech’s technical support office.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT __________________________________________________________________________________________ EQUIPMENT SETUP DS-RPC Model DS-RPC Serial Number MODULE 1 ____________ ____________ MODULE 2 MODEL (ex:DS71) MODEL (ex:DS74) SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER USE USE MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER USE USE OUTLET 1 OUTLET 2 MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER USE USE OUTLET3 OUTLET 4 MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL REPACKAGING, SHIPPING AND RETURNING TO THE FACTORY __________________________________________________________________________________________ REPACKAGING, SHIPPING AND RETURNING TO THE FACTORY If your Bay Tech equipment unit needs service, upgrade, or repair, return it to BayTech. Before dismantling your equipment or before returning the unit for any reason, always call BayTech. The user should never attempt repairs on this unit.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT __________________________________________________________________________________________ FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause interference to radio communication.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT __________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. 2. 3. 4. The telephone number of this unit. The ringer equivalence number (indicated on the label). The USOC jack required: RJ-11 The FCC Registration Numb er (indicated on the label). The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to you telephone line.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX A __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Table A.1 Base Unit DS71 Host Module DS71MD2 Host Module DS74 Peripheral Module DS73TP Network Module I/O Modules 2 or 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A Power Requirements 115VAC, 60Hz 0.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX A __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX A Base Unit DS71 Host Module DS71-MD2 Host Module DS74 Peripheral Module DS73TP Network Module Interface N/A EIA-232 EIA-232, V.32bis (14.4K bps) MODEM EIA-232 Ethernet, IEEE 802.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY U.S. ROBOTIC MODEMS COMMAND INTERPRETATION Fixed Serial Port Rate (default) AT&B1 AT&C1 Normal CD Operations (default) AT&D2 Normal DTR Operations (default) ATS0=1 Auto answer telephone line in 4 or fewer rings ATE0 Modem does not display keyboard commands.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY (Cont.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX C WINDOWS 95 DIAL-UP NETWORKING TUTORIAL The following instructions using Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking are for establishing a PPP connection to the network through a DS-RPC with a DS73TP module installed. IMPORTANT: In order to benefit from shared resources, the computer you are dialing into must be set up as a network server.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX C PROPERTIES Ø Highlight the device you have just created. Ø Select “File” from the Windows task bar. Ø Select “Properties.” Ø Select “General.” Ø Select “Configure.” Ensure the information is correct. Ø Select “Options.” Enable “Bring up Terminal Window after Dialing.” Ø Click “OK.” Ø Select “Server Type”. Ø In the “Server Type” Menu, select “PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT, 3.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX C Ø Ø Ø Ø Click the “Save Password” box in the “Connect” screen. Enter the telephone number of the unit you are dialing. Enter the location you are dialing from, usually Default Location. Click “Dial Properties.” Select the dialing properties from your current location. Ø Click “OK.” Ø Click “Connect.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX D - DRAWINGS DS71 MECHANICAL LAYOUT 81
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS71-MD2 MECHANICAL LAYOUT 82
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS74 MECHANICAL LAYOUT 83
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX D __________________________________________________________________________________________ DS73 MECHANICAL LAYOUT 84
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E __________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX E ASCII CHARACTER DEFINITION ASCII CHARACTER DEFINITION $BT Releases the module to receive the attention character $BTm Calls up a module (where m is a module number) $BTm,p Calls up a module and port (where m is a module number and p is a port number) $BTB Locks the module in the binary mode.
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX __________________________________________________________________________________________ A Accessing a Device · 7 Accessing Main Menu · 21 Adapters · 15, 69 Applications Engineer · iii, 18 ASCII · 23, 26, 51 ASCII character · 2 ATDT Command · 19 Attention Character · 6, 7, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42 Auto Connect Port · 28, 42, 43, 44 B Baud rate · 2 Baud Rate · 29, 30, 31, 32, 52 Bidirectional communications · 2 Binary Mode · 24 break condition · 24 C Cable · 17
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX __________________________________________________________________________________________ Internal Modem · 19 Internal Relays · 12 IP Address · 53, 54, 55, 56 L LED · 12, 62, 75 Local Modem Setup · 45 Login Setup · 27, 28, 39 M Menu · 6, 8, 23, 26, 28, 39, 41, 42, 49, 50, 51, 79 Menu Selection Method · 26, 51 Modem · 18, 19, 25, 32, 44 modem characteristics · 45 Modem Command Summary · 76, 77 Modem Connections · 16 Modular Cable · 19 Module Name · 54, 61 N Net BIOS Name Serv
DS-RPC OWNER’S MANUAL INDEX __________________________________________________________________________________________ User Programmable · 27, 34, 35 Users Manual · iii W Windows Dial-Up Tutorial · 25, 78 Word size · 2 88 Word Size · 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 52, 75 X Xon/Xoff · 19, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 45, 46, 47, 52, 75 XON/XOFF · 2
