Western Telematic AFS-16-1 Switch User Manual


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3. Getting Started
This section describes a simplified installation procedure for the AFS-16 hardware,
which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order to demonstrate basic features
and check for proper operation.
Note that this Quick Start procedure does not provide a detailed description of unit
configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. For more information,
please refer to the remainder of this User’s Guide
3.1. Apply Power to the AFS-16
Refer to the safety precautions listed at the beginning of this User's Guide, and then
connect the unit to a 100 to 240 VAC power source.
Note:TheAFS-16includestwopowerinlets.Youcanconnecteitheroneor
bothoftheseinputstoyourpowersource.Ifbothpowerinletsareconnected,
theyshouldbeconnectedtoseparatepowersourcesinorderthatthesecond
powersourcecanserveasaredundantbackupintheeventoffailure.
Connect the power supply cable(s) to the unit’s power inlet(s) and then connect the
cable(s) to appropriate power supplies.
Set the Power Switch on the AFS-16 Power Module to the ON Position. The ON LED
on the Power Module and the A/B indicators on the Control Module should light. After
about 90 seconds, the A/B indicators should go out, indicating that the unit is ready to
receive commands.
3.2. Connect Your PC to the AFS-16
The AFS-16 can either be controlled by a local PC Serial Port, controlled via modem,
or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to select parameters or control switching
functions, commands are issued to the AFS-16 via either the Ethernet Port or RS232
Console Port.
• EthernetPort: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface to the
AFS-16 Control Module's 10/100Base-T Network Port.
• RS232Port: Use the supplied Ethernet cable and adapter to connect your PC
COM port to the RS232 Console Port on the AFS Control Module as described
in Section 4.3. For a description of the RS232 Port Interface, please refer to
Appendix A.1.
• Modem: If desired, an external modem can also be installed at the RS232 Port.
For more information, please refer to Section 4.4.
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