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APS-8M Asynchronous Port Switch; Quick Start Guide

5. 

Exit Command Mode:

  At the "APS>" command prompt, type 

/X

 and 

press 

[Enter]

.  The APS-8M will exit command mode.

6. 

Access Command Mode via Modem:

  From a PC with a modem and Telco 

line, dial the number for the line which is connected to the  

APS-8M’s internal modem.  Once the connection is established, the unit 

should send the "APS>" command prompt, indicating that you have 

successfully accessed command mode.

Note:

  If a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode has been 

previously defined, a prompt will be displayed.  Key in a Supervisor 

Level password, and press 

[Enter]

.  If a Supervisor Level password has 

not yet been defined, the prompt will not be displayed.
a)  Type 

/H

 and press 

[Enter]

 to display the Help Menu.  If desired, you 

may also wish to repeat the Port Connection / Disconnection examples 

described in Step 4 above.

b)  When you have finished communicating with the APS-8M unit, type 

/X

 and press 

[Enter]

 to exit command mode and terminate the modem 

connection to the unit.

This completes the Quick Start Guide for the APS-8M.  Prior to placing the 

unit into operation, it is recommended to refer to the APS-8M User’s Guide for 

important information regarding advanced configuration capabilities and more 

detailed operation instructions.  If you have further questions regarding the IPS 

unit, please contact WTI Customer Support as described in the User’s Guide.

Summary of Contents for APS-8M

Page 1: ...WTI Part No 13499 Rev A APS 8M AsynchronousPortSwitch withInternalModem Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ...supply source that is electrically isolated from the alternating current source The 48 VDC source is to be connected to a 48 VDC SELV source B Input wiring to terminal block must be routed and secured in such a manner that it is protected from damage and stress Do not route wiring past sharp edges or moving parts C A readily accessible disconnect device with a 3 mm minimum contact gap shall be inc...

Page 3: ...ion Connect your Telco Line to the APS 8M Use a standard RJ 11 cable to connect your Telco outlet to the Line Port located on the APS 8M back panel Note that the unit sees the internal modem as Port 8 To connect to the Modem Port use the procedure described in Section 3 of this Quick Start Guide Connect a PC to the APS 8M Attach a standard null modem cable from your PC COM port to the Port 1 conne...

Page 4: ...not be displayed 2 Review the Help Menu At the APS Command Prompt type H and press Enter to display the Help Menu Figure 1 which provides a basic listing of all APS 8M commands 3 Port Status Screen Type S and press Enter to display the Port Status Screen Figure 2 which summarizes conditions at all APS 8M ports COMMAND MENU DISPLAY CONFIGURATION S Port Status F System Parameters SD Port Diagnostics...

Page 5: ...To connect Port 2 to Port 3 type C 2 3 Enter ii While Ports 2 and 3 are connected Port 1 will still recognize APS commands Type S Enter to display the Port Status Screen The STATUS column should now list Ports 2 and 3 as connected and Port 1 as Free iii Issue a Third Party Disconnect command to disconnect Ports 2 and 3 type D 2 Enter The unit will display the Are you Sure y n prompt Type y and pre...

Page 6: ...d and press Enter If a Supervisor Level password has not yet been defined the prompt will not be displayed a Type H and press Enter to display the Help Menu If desired you may also wish to repeat the Port Connection Disconnection examples described in Step 4 above b When you have finished communicating with the APS 8M unit type X and press Enter to exit command mode and terminate the modem connectio...

Page 7: ...ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EMC Safety and R TTE Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and Co...

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