2005 Omnitronix, Inc.
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What is a DL30
Basics
The DL30 is a hardware device that provides three basic functions to facilitate management and
monitoring of attached serial port devices. These functions are:
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Data collection, storage and forwarding
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Remote access of attached serial devices
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Monitoring of serial data alarm conditions
The DL30 has a diverse selection of communication methods available for different applications.
The following methods can be used to either access the command processor or provide a pass-
through connection to devices connected to the Input port:
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RS-232 serial
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Modem (if optional modem installed)
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Telnet (if optional Ethernet installed)
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FTP (if optional Ethernet installed)
Data may be retrieved from or through the DL30 by any of the following methods depending on
the hardware configuration:
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Serial or modem connection to command processor (using Line or Zmodem) or pass-
through
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Telnet to command processor or pass-through
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Inline Mode (data in Input port, out the Output port)
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FTP push (automatic delivery to FTP server)
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FTP get (manual retrieval from FTP server)
Alarms generated or detected within the DL30 can be delivered as “OmniAlarms” via the modem
as described later in this manual.
Parts Identification
The base DL30 comes with the following standard onboard components:
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DB9 Male RS-232 serial port (Input)
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DB9 Female RS-232 serial port (Output)
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AC power adaptor
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Reset button
In addition to the above components, the base DL30 is shipped with the following accessories:
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This product manual/CD
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DB9 female to DB9 male straight-thru serial cable
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Female to female DB9 gender changer
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12VAC power supply
The following components are optional and may be installed on your DL30:
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RJ-45 Ethernet port
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Internal 33K modem
