PowerGate™ Modem User’s Manual
© 2001 Domosys Corporation
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UM-PWG-0100-02
Chapter 1 Introduction to the PowerGate™ Modem
The PowerGate™ modem constitutes an ideal way to connect any PC application, including the
PowerBus™ software tools, to the PowerBus™ devices via a RS-232 interface. It may also be
used by any other RS-232 device that needs to communicate with other PowerBus™ device.
Users should refer to the PowerBus™ Glossary (document #G-PWB-0100) for a description of all
PowerBus™ related terms and definitions mentioned in this document.
1.1
Key Features and Benefits
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Integrates the Domosys U-510 series IC, which makes it possible to configure remote U-
510 / U-520 series IC based devices and properly monitor the network traffic using
software applications such as the PowerBus™ development Tool, PowerBus™ Installation
tool and PowerBus™ test tool.
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Allows developers to easily interface PowerBus™ logical networks via a standard RS-232
connector using a simple set of commands. Refer to the PowerBus™ U-510 / U-520
series IC datasheet for a description of the protocol.
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Connects to the PowerBus™ AC power line medium using the PowerBus™ AC adaptor
(included in the package).
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Can be used both as a modem and a device.
1.2
Getting Started
1.2.1
Package Contents
1 PowerGate™ modem
1 Power Adapter 120 V
AC
or 240 V
AC
according to your order
1 RS-232 cable (DB-9 female to DB-9 male)
User’s manual
1.2.2
Safety and Warning
To avoid risk of electric shock or fire :
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Do not expose the PowerGate™ modem to water or operate it in a damp environment.
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Do not place the PowerGate™ modem in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
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Unplug the PowerGate™ modem during a lightning storm.
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Do not remove cover.
