Western Telematic PLS-345 Switch User Manual


 
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Network Port and Activity Indicator: An RJ45 Ethernet
port, for connection to your TCP/IP network. To
communicate via Network, please access the PLS-345 as
described in Section 5.2.
Note: The PLS-345 features a 10Base-T network
interface. When connecting the PLS-345 to a
100Base-T interface, most router switches will
autosense to determine if the device is 100Base-T or
10Base-T, and then configure the network interface
accordingly. If your router switch does not
autosense, the network interface port must be
manually set to 10Base-T.
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Modem Port: A male, RS-232, DB9 connector, DTE
configuration. For connection to an external modem.
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Console Port: A male, RS-232, DB9 connector, DTE
configuration. For connection to a Local PC.
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Monitor Selector Switch: A slide switch that is used to
set the PLS-345 to monitor either an RS-232 line or a
contact. When properly configured, the PLS-345 can
perform A/B switching based on the signal level at either
an RS-232 Line or a contact connected to the Monitor
Input Connector. For more information on the Monitor
feature, please refer to Section 5.7.
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Monitor Input Connector: A two pin connector, which is
used to attach the ground and input lines for an RS-232
line or contact circuit that you wish to monitor. When
properly configured, the PLS-345 can perform A/B
switching based on the signal level at the Monitor Input
Connector. For more information on the Monitor feature,
please refer to Section 5.7.
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Power Components: A Master Power Switch and an AC
power cable receptacle. For more information on power
ratings, please refer to the specifications printed adjacent
to the power cable receptacle. Prior to connecting the
PLS-345 to your power source, please refer to the
warnings and cautions listed at the beginning of this User's
Guide and in Section 4.1.
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Section 2: Unit Description