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2. Unit Description
2.1. RPS Front Panel
As shown in Figure 2.1, the RPS Series Front Panel includes the following components:
1.
SetUp Port:
An RJ45 RS232 serial port (DCE configuration) used for connection to a
local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4.3. For a description of the
Setup Port interface, please refer to Appendix B.1.
2.
"ON" Indicator:
An LED which lights when power is applied to the RPS unit.
3.
"RDY" Indicator:
(Ready) Flashes if unit is ready to receive commands.
4.
Default Button:
Manually toggles outlets On/Off or resets unit to factory default
parameters as described in Section 2.3.
5.
Reset Button:
Reboots and/or resets the RPS to factory defaults as described in
Section 2.3.
Note:
All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System
Parameters menu, as described in Section 5.3.
6.
Output Status Indicators:
LEDs light when corresponding outlet is switched On.
7.
Branch A Circuit Breakers:
Two circuit breakers, which protect Branch A. One circuit
breaker protects outlets A1 through A4, and the other circuit breaker protects outlets A5
through A8.
8.
Branch B Circuit Breakers:
Same as Item 7 above, except circuit breakers protect
outlets on Branch B.
Remote Power Switch
SETUP PORT
DEFAULT
OUTPUT STATUS
RESET
ON RDY
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
A1 - A4
A5 - A8
B5 - B8
B1 - B4
1 2 3 4 5
6
8
7
Figure 2.1: Front Panel (RPS16 Series Shown)
