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    RPB+ Remote Power Boot Switch Preliminary Draft May , 1996 User's Guide[...]

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    1. Introduction Network equipment sometimes "locks-up", making it impossible to communicate. The RPB+ Remote Power Boot Switch can switch AC power on 5 individually controlled plugs, allowing attached equipment to reset (re-boot). ASCII commands are sent to the RS-232 Control Port to select plugs, and specify On, Off, or Boot operations. [...]

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    2. Unit Description 2.1. Front Panel As shown in Figure 1, the RPB+ front panel includes a series of LED indicators which function as follows: À POWER ON: Lights when AC Power is applied to the RPB+. Á DA T A INPUT : Flashes when ASCII commands are received at the Control Port. Â PLUG ON (Plug s1-5 ) : Lights when the corresponding plug is switc[...]

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    2.2. Back Panel As shown in Figure 2, the RPB+ back panel includes the following items: À Switched AC Outlets (Plug s1-5 ) : For connection to up to five AC devices. Each outlet is capable of switching up to 15 Amps. The total for all five outlets must not exceed 15 Amps. Á SetUp Switches (RA TE): A bank of four DIP Switches which set the Control[...]

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    3. Installation 3.1. SetUp Switches The SetUp Switches select the baud rate and Off T ime, and enable/disable the Password feature and Read Only Mode. If switch settings are changed while the unit is powered On, press the Default Button to re-read switches. The Default Button allows the user to change switch settings while power is on, without re-b[...]

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    3.2.1. Connecting to a Modem When connecting directly to an external modem, use a standard A T to Modem cable. Make certain the modem is initialized at the same baud rate as the RPB+ (SetUp Switch 1). The modem must be placed in Auto-Answer mode, and set to answer in one ring. Please refer to the user ’ s guide for your external modem in order to[...]

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    4. Start-Up / Configuration 1. Access the RPB+ Command Mode: The RPB+ is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity . Make certain your communications program (e.g. ProComm) is set for the appropriate baud rate, bits, and parity . It is also recommended to set the communications pro[...]

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    b) Password: T o re-define the password (Default = [Enter] ), key in the new password (up to 8 characters) and press [Enter] . The password can include blank spaces and higher order ASCII characters. Note that the Backspace key will not function during password definition. c) Default (Power-Up Default): Allows the user to define default On/Off cond[...]

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    4.1. The Power-Up Default String The Power-Up Default String allows the user to select default On/Off conditions for each switched AC outlet. When the RPB+ is powered up, or when the /D command (Set Defaults) is invoked, each outlet will be set according to the Default String. Note: · The Power-Up Default String includes five characters; each char[...]

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    5. Operation The device connected to the Control Port must send ASCII characters at the same data rate as the RPB+. The unit accepts 8 bits no parity , or 7 bits even or odd parity , but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity . Access the RPB+ Command Mode as described in Section 4, Step 1. When the "RPB+>" prompt appears, the us[...]

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    6. Set Plugs to Default: T o set all plugs to the Power-Up Defaults, type /D [Enter] . Note that if the Default String includes missing or invalid characters, the /D command will not function. 7. Exit: T o exit from command mode, type /X [Enter] . Note: When the /n ON/OFF/BOOT command is invoked, the port ( n ) must be specified by number . The Por[...]

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    Appendix A: Specifications Switched Power Plugs: 5 code-selectable AC plugs rated 15 amps max. Each. T otal switched power for all plugs not to exceed 15 amps. Unit initially powers up to ON condition. RS232 Port: DB9 Connector: A 9 Pin Male connector wired in a DTE configuration. Pin Signal I/O Coding: Asynchronous. 7-8 bits, any parity Data Rate:[...]

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    Customer Service Customer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST , Monday through Friday . When calling, please be prepared to give the name and make of the unit, its serial number and a description of its symptoms. If the unit should need to be returned for factory repair it must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number from Custome[...]

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