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DS Series Manual
DATA SWITCH – Remote Power Controller
DS2-RPC
DS4-RPC
DS4D-RPC
BayTech Manual Publication
Revision, May 2008
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DS-RPC Manual Copyright 2007 by Bay Technical Associates, Inc. BayTech, is a registered trademarks of Bay Technical Associates, Inc. Windows 2000®, Windows XP® are products and registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Tera Term is a product and registered trademark of Vector, Inc. 2
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DS-RPC Manual ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL ........................................................................................................4 Connection Description.......................................................................................................................5 Installation...............................................................................................................................................5 Power...........................................
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DS-RPC 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 to, 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. If you have any problems with your installation, please contact a BayTech Applications Engineer at 228-563-7334,
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DS-RPC Manual Connection Description BayTech's Host communication module determines the type of interface that controls user access to the DS Series data switch and other DS Series connected modules. The Host module is a system data controller that directs operations between this base unit, system modules and externally connected devices. Installation UNPACKING Compare the unit and serial number of the equipment you received to the packing slip located on the outside of the box. Inspe
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DS-RPC Manual CAUTION: Before removing or replacing any modules, turn off main power switch located on the DS-Series Base Unit. Communication to the DS-Series Data Switch will be disrupted while power is off. CAUTION: For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily accessible disconnect device (Circuit Breaker rated not to exceed the amperage rating of the unit) shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring between the power source and the Baytech unit. For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-o
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DS-RPC Manual QUICK START: DS-RPC by Bay Technical Associates For those Administrators who have requested the bare minimum for this type of equipment, follow these steps exactly. If this is a new unit shipped directly from Baytech, follow the steps. If this is a previously own unit, perform a factory reset to clear out any users and passwords still in the unit. RPC Controller Configuration: Before continuing your System Administrator needs to tell you to use DHCP or give you an IP Addr
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DS-RPC Manual Figure 1 Module: Attention Character: ] Device A ................1 Device B ................2 Device C ................3 Device D ................4 DS-RPC ................5 Configure.......................C Status..........................S Unit Reset......................RU Logout..........................T NOTE: to get to the DS-RPC menu select the DS-RPC option and then type ‘config’ at the prompt. Figure 2 1)...Manag
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DS-RPC Manual Figure 4 --------------------------------------------- | User | Assigned Outlets | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | --------------------------------------------- | user3 | N | N | Y | Y | --------------------------------------------- 1)...Add Outlet(s) 2)...Remove Outlet(s) 3)...Add All Outlets 4)...Remove All Outlets Manage Users Select “Manage Users,” from the main menu allows the admin user to add and delete us
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DS-RPC Manual Cabling RJ-45 Cables and Adapters RS-232 RS-232 COM Port COM Port Signal Port (DS) Port (RPC) DE-9 Pin DB-25 Pin DTR 1 1 4 20 DSR GND 2 2 1 GND RTS 3 3 7 5 CTS TxD 4 4 3 2 RxD RxD 5 5 2 3 TxD DSR 6 N/C 6 6 DTR GND 7 7 5 7 GND CTS 8 8 4 RTS DTR 4 DCD DCD 8 1 8 DTR RI 9 22 9FRJ45PC-4 RJ08X007 Figures 1 and 2 provide visual representation of an RJ-45 receptacle and plug. 10
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DS-RPC Manual Opening Menu Status IMPORTANT: The Factory default serial communications parameters are 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. NOTE: The configuration menu is dependent on the specific host module installed. If you have a proper connection to the unit upon power-up or unit reset, you should see something similar to the following with the status menu: Data Switch Series - F.3.10.4 (C) 2000 DS72 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS72 Network Interface En
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DS-RPC Manual Enter user name: admin Average Power: 0 Watts Apparent Power: 26 VA True RMS Voltage: 124.7 Volts True RMS Current: 0.1 Amps Maximum Detected: 0.3 Amps Internal Temperature: 25.0 C Outlet Circuit Breaker: Good 1)...Outlet 1 : On 2)...Outlet 2 : On 3)...Outlet 3 : On 4)...Outlet 4 : On Type "Help" for a list of commands DS-RPC>help HELP Typing ‘Help’ at the DS prompt will display a list of commands to chang
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DS-RPC Manual The REBOOT n command will reboot or reset equipment attached to corresponding receptacle(s). When the command to REBOOT (n) is sent from the DS-RPC > prompt, the DS powers ‘Off’ the corresponding outlet(s) for approximately 10 seconds, then powers them ‘On’ in sequence. This command only works on outlets which were ‘On’ prior to receiving the reboot command. The LOCK n command is an admin user only command. This command allows the admin user to lock an outlet in its current
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DS-RPC Manual Logging Out To logoff from the unit type Logout, Logoff, or Exit at the prompt. Logging out may not close the session. Current User Password: To change the current user’s password, type ‘password’ at the prompt and the DS will respond: Enter new Password: Re-Enter new Password: If the current user already has a password the DS will respond: Enter old Password: Enter new Password: Re-Enter new Password: NOTE: If you do not have the user’s current passwor
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DS-RPC Manual Manage Users Select “Manage Users,” from the main menu allows the admin user to add and delete users, change passwords, and change the outlet list that determines an outlet user’s access to prescribed outlets. The following menu appears: If this is not an initial setup and an outlet user has been added, they will be shown in the User Management Menu, along with the option to delete users. NOTE: the first assigned user will be the ‘admin user’ for the outlets. ------
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DS-RPC Manual Select 2) Remove Outlet(s) to remove an outlet from a user. The DS-RPC will display the following: Enter Outlet number(s): Type the number of the outlet to be removed from the user’s access. For example, if you want to remove Outlet 2 from the engineer’s access, enter the number 2, followed by . If you want to remove Outlets 2, 5, and 8 enter the numbers 2, 5 and 8 separated by commas: 2,5,8, followed by . The DS-RPC Unit redisplays the Assigned Outlet Menu of t
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DS-RPC Manual Rename a User: Select R), “Rename user”, from the User Management Menu, the DS unit responds: Enter user number to rename: Enter the number that corresponds to the user to be renamed, followed by . The DS unit responds: Enter user name: The DS Series redisplays the User Management Menu with the renamed user. Change Outlet Name Select “Change Outlet Name” from the main menu to set or change the name of the receptacles. The following status menu appears:
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DS-RPC Manual Default setting is Enabled. If the Enable/Disable Status Menu feature is disabled, only the DS> prompt appears, else the following status menu appears. Change Unit ID From the configuration menu select “Change Unit ID”. The DS will respond: Current Unit ID: Modify (Y/N)? y Enter New Unit ID: DS4D-RPC Unit ID: DS4D-RPC The default ID is a ‘Blank’. Change Alarm Threshold The Current Alarm Threshold allows the user to set the level of current required to sound the
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DS-RPC Manual DS-RPC Factory Reset: To reset the DS-RPC unit to factory default is to reset the power side of the unit. Use the following instructions: * Hardware Rev. lower than H2.0 1. Remove the top lid of the DS-RPC chassis. 2. Locate jumper J15 or JP1 (depending on which unit you have) in the center of the receptacle board. (This is a two-pin jumper.) 3. Place “a” jumper on the two pins and power the unit up for 10 seconds. 4. Turn the power off and remove the jumper. 5. Tur
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DS-RPC Manual BayTech Product Warranty Bay Technical Associates (BayTech) warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from date of purchase (or from date of shipment from BayTech if proof of purchase is not provided). During this warranty period, BayTech shall, at its discretion, either repair or exchange any defective product at no charge for labor and materials, or refund the amount paid for the product,
