WTI APS-8M User`s guide
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1. D E I commands add Y to bypass Sure y n APS gt Figure 1 The Help Screen Page 4 APS 8M Asynchronous Port Switch Quick Start Guide PORT STATUS APS M Version 3 0 Site ID undefined CMD ACCESS STATUS undefined Unlocked undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined Internal_Modem Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked D undefined Unlocked ecooooooo Enter H for command menu APS gt Figure 2 The Port Status Screen 4 Creating Connections Between Ports The APS 8M can perform two different types of port connections Resident Connections and Third Party Connections a Resident Connection Your resident port e g Port 1 issues a C command to connect to a second port i To connect Port 1 to Port2 type C 2 Enter While Port 1 is connected the APS 8M will not recognize commands issued at Port 1 However the unit will recognize a Resident Disconnect Seguence issued at Port 1 or Port 2 ii _ Issue the Resident Disconnect Seguence Logoff Seguence type X press Ctrl and X at the same time b Third Party Connection Your resident port e g Port 1 issues a C command to create a connection between two other ports i To connect Port 2 to Port 3 type C 2 3 Enter ii While Ports 2 and 3 are connected Port 1 will still recognize APS commands Type S Enter to2. Guide 3 Communicating with the APS 8M The APS 8M command mode allows you to check unit status change configuration parameters and connect and disconnect ports including the Modem Port 1 Access Command Mode Start your communications program and press Enter The APS gt Command prompt should appear indicating that you have successfully accessed the APS 8M command mode Note If a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode has been previously defined a prompt will be displayed Key in a Supervisor Level password and press Enter If a Supervisor Level password has not yet been defined the prompt will not be displayed 2 Review the Help Menu At the APS Command Prompt type H and press Enter to display the Help Menu Figure 1 which provides a basic listing of all APS 8M commands 3 Port Status Screen Type S and press Enter to display the Port Status Screen Figure 2 which summarizes conditions at all APS 8M ports COMMAND MENU DISPLAY CONFIGURATION Port Status System Parameters Port Diagnostics Port Parameters Port Parameters Who Default and Test Site ID Upgrade Firmware Command Menu Help Copy Port Parameters View Password Directory CONTROL lt Enter gt Enter Command Mode Port or name x Exit Command Mode all C lt n gt n Connect Local Remote or D lt n Disconnect Port s Required entry Erase Buffer Optional entry Send Parameter File Unlock Invalid Access
3. display the Port Status Screen The STATUS column should now list Ports 2 and 3 as connected and Port 1 as Free iii Issue a Third Party Disconnect command to disconnect Ports 2 and 3 type D 2 Enter The unit will display the Are you Sure y n prompt Type y and press Enter to disconnect iv Type S Enter to display the Port Status Screen The STATUS column should now list Ports 2 and 3 as Free Page 5 APS M Asynchronous Port Switch Ouick Start Guide o Exit Command Mode At the APS gt command prompt type X and press Enter The APS 8M will exit command mode Access Command Mode via Modem From a PC with a modem and Telco line dial the number for the line which is connected to the APS 8M s internal modem Once the connection is established the unit should send the APS gt command prompt indicating that you have successfully accessed command mode Note If a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode has been previously defined a prompt will be displayed Key in a Supervisor Level password and press Enter If a Supervisor Level password has not yet been defined the prompt will not be displayed a Type H and press Enter to display the Help Menu If desired you may also wish to repeat the Port Connection Disconnection examples described in Step 4 above b When you have finished communicating with the APS 8M unit type X and press Enter to exit command mode and terminate
4. the modem connection to the unit This completes the Ouick Start Guide for the APS 8M Prior to placing the unit into operation it is recommended to refer to the APS 8M User s Guide for important information regarding advanced configuration capabilities and more detailed operation instructions If you have further guestions regarding the IPS unit please contact WTI Customer Support as described in the User s Guide Page 6 APS 8M Asynchronous Port Switch Quick Start Guide FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or m
5. WTI Part No 13499 Rev A APS 8M Asynchronous Port Switch with Internal Modem Quick Start Guide LI e O western Ll telematic inc Warnings and Cautions A Installation Instructions Secure Racking If Secure Racked units are installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly they may reguire further evaluation by Certification Agencies The following items must be considered 1 The ambient within the rack may be greater than room ambient Installation should be such that the amount of air flow reguired for safe operation is not compromised The maximum temperature for the eguipment in this environment is 459C Consideration should be given to the maximum rated ambient 2 Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not achieved due to uneven loading Input Supply 1 Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have an effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring 2 When installing 48 VDC rated equipment it must be installed only per the following conditions A Connect the equipment to a 48 VDC supply source that is electrically isolated from the alternating current source The 48 VDC source is to be connected to a 48 VDC SELV source B Input wiring to terminal block must be routed and secured in such a manner that it is protected from damage and stress Do not route wiring past sharp edges or moving parts C A readily accessible di
6. odifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EMC Safety and R amp TTE Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and Council Directive 73 23 EEC of 19 February 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and Council Directive 1999 5 EC of 9 March on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five Page 7 Ile H western 0 telematic inc 5 Sterling e Irvine California 92618 949 586 9950 Toll Free 1 800 854 7226 Fa
7. sconnect device with a 3 mm minimum contact gap shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring Grounding Reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections when connecting to power strips rather than direct connections to the branch circuit No Serviceable Parts Inside Authorized Service Personnel Only Do not attempt to repair or service this device yourself Internal components must be serviced by authorized personnel only Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Disconnect Power If any of the following events are noted immediately disconnect the unit from the outlet and contact qualified service personnel 1 Ifthe power cord becomes frayed or damaged 2 If liquid has been spilled into the device or if the device has been exposed to rain or water APS 8M Asynchronous Port Switch Quick Start Guide 1 Introduction This Ouick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the APS 8M hardware which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation Note that this Ouick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of unit configuration or discuss advanced operating features in detail For more information please refer to the APS 8M User s Guide WTI P N 13511 which can be found on the CDROM included with this Ouick Start Guide or at our online user s guide archive at http www w
8. ti com guides guidarch htm 2 _ Hardware Installation Apply Power to the APS 8M Refer to the power rating nameplate on the APS 8M back panel and then connect the unit to an appropriate power source Set the Master Power Switch on the APS 8M back panel to the ON position Connect your Telco Line to the APS 8M Use a standard RJ 11 cable to connect your Telco outlet to the Line Port located on the APS 8M back panel Note that the unit sees the internal modem as Port 8 To connect to the Modem Port use the procedure described in Section 3 of this Quick Start Guide Connect a PC to the APS 8M Attach a standard null modem cable from your PC COM port to the Port 1 connector on the APS 8M back panel Note When the APS 8M is shipped from the factory communications parameters are set as follows 9600 bps RTS CTS Handshaking 8 Data Bits One Stop Bit No Parity Although the APS 8M allows these parameters to be easily redefined for this Ouick Start procedure it is recommended to configure your communications program e g HyperTerminal to accept the default parameters Connect your Eguipment to the Serial Ports Use an appropriate DB9 cable to connect the RS232 Serial Port on your equipment to the desired Serial Port on the APS 8M e PCs and other DTE Devices Use a standard null modem cable e External Modems and other DCE devices Use a standard serial modem cable Page 3 APS 8M Asynchronous Port Switch Quick Start
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