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DS Series Manual DATA SWITCH DS71-MD4 Host-Modem Module BayTech Manual Publication Revision May 2008.
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DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 3 ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL .......................................................................................................... 4 Connection Description ......................................................
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 4 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 m enu where peripheral equipment can be controlled.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 5 EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION The DS-Series host communications modules have an RJ-45 port which uses an 8-pin crossed modular cable to connect to a local EIA-232 de vice such as a computer terminal or external m odem.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 6 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 pow er cord when in use. Do not use extension cords. Do not attempt to make any internal changes to th e power source.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 7 • Connect the Host Module’s EIA- 232 port to the adapter via the RJ08X007 rolled flat ribbon cable. • Default configuration is 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity . NOTE: At any time during the session you n eed to go to another menu, use the Attention Character = semi-colon (;) .
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 8 Figure 2 Login Setup This menu allows the user to enable or disab le th e Header, Access Control, Menu, Manage Users, Auto Connect, Dial Back Number, and Assign User Ports. Figure 3 Header This allows the admin to have enable or di sable Header upon connect ion to the host module.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 9 Manage Users This option allows the administrator to change u ser passwords or add/delete ne w users. Up to 19 users plus an administrator allowed.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 10 Local Modem Option Figure 5 Ring to Answer This option sets the number of rings before the unit answers. Connectivity Timeout This option sets the continuous c onnectivity time (5 to 255 minutes) before the modem automatically disconnects.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 11 Adapters Signals Listed are the pin specifications for the BayTech cable a nd adapters and the term inal COM ports: Signal RS-232 Port (DS) RS-232 Port (RPC) COM .
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 12 RJ08X007 Figures 1 and 2 provide vi sual representation of an RJ-45 receptacle and plug..
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 13 Det ailed Operation and Configuration DS71-MD4 Main Menu The menu may vary according to th e number of DS74 modules instal led in the unit.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 14 Configuration Status The Status menu displays the modules installed and the current configuration of the host m odule. The following are the factory default settings: Copyright(C) Bay Technical Associates 2006 DS71-MD4 Data Switch Series - V90 Modem Host Module Revision F.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 15 Installed Modules :2,3,5 Port Select Code ......................$BT Attention Character ...................; Disconnect Time Guard .................Disabled Port ID Echo ..........................Disabled Unit ID .
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 16 Serial Port Configuration Handshaking, Baud Rate, Word Size, Stop Bits, and Pa rity are configured through either the serial or Ethernet ports using the menus. Xon/Xoff, RTS and DTR Line Driver s can only be configured through the phone line via a modem.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 17 Stop Bits The Stop Bits are used to signal th e end of communication for a single packet. Since the data is clocked across the lines and each device has its own clock, it is possib le for the two devices to become slightly out of sync.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 18 RTS/DTR Line Driver Inactivity State RTS (Request to Send)/ DTR (Data Terminal Ready) is normally used in conj unction with an external modem.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 19 Disconnect Timeguard This feature ensures reliable binary data transm ission by providing a one-second “Timeguard” after the DS-Series receives the attention char acter.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 20 Header If enabled, the following header appears with th e m ain menu upon initializati on of power or after a modem connection to the host module ha s been established. If disabled, the header does not appear with the main menu.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 21 Change User’s Password NOTE: The factory default password for “admin” is <cr> ( Enter ). The admin can change a current user’s port access and password.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 22 Auto Connect This feature allows the admin to select the module a nd port that the user will b e automatically connected on dial-in. The auto connect port ha s priority over the login setup m e nu enable/disable selection, thus prevent the menu selection screen from app earin g at the initial login sequence.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 23 Select “Dialback Delay” option to set the amount of delay time before the unit dials the phone number assigned to the user. Default is 10 seconds Assign User Ports This option allows the administra tor to limit users’ port acces s.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 24 Select this option to add all port s to the user. The module displays the user with all ports added. Remove All Ports Select this option and the module displa ys the user with all ports deleted.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 25 Unit ID This option allows the admin users to change the Host Module’s name. Enter the desired Unit ID, followed by <cr.> The DS 71-MD4 stores the changes in non-volatile memory and returns to the module configuration menu.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 26 b. Verify computer serial port configuration; 9600, 8, none, 1 , c. Verify the cable and adapter has the co rrect pin out, RJ08X007 and 9FRJ45PC-1.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 27 DS71-MD4 Reset Procedure 1. Press and hold reset button as you power cycle the module. 2. Continue to hold button for 45 seconds, then release button. 3. Use Terminal program into the serial port if not already doing so.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 28 Exceptions This warranty does not cover misuse or minor imperfections that fall within design specifications or that do not materially alter functionality.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 29 If a product is being returned for credit (based on BayTech approval), the credit will no t include shipping and handling charges.
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