Western Telematic AFS-16-1 - Manual (Page 35)

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Basic Configuration
5.3.5.1. Automated Mode
The Automated Mode allows the AFS-16 to execute A/B switching commands, without
displaying menus or generating response messages. Automated Mode is designed to
allow the AFS-16 to be controlled by a device which can generate commands to control
power switching functions without human intervention.
When Automated Mode is enabled, A/B switching commands are executed without a
“Sure?” confirmation prompt and without command response messages; the only reply
to these commands is the “AFS>” prompt, which is re-displayed when each command
is completed.
Note that although Automated Mode can be enabled using either the Web Browser
Interface or Text Interface, the Automated Mode is designed primarily for users who wish
to send ASCII commands to the AFS-16 without operator intervention, and therefore
does not specifically apply to the Web Browser Interface. When Automated Mode is
enabled, the Web Browser Interface can still be used to invoke switching commands.
Notes:
• When the Automated Mode is enabled, password prompts will not be
displayed at login, and you will be able to access Administrator Level
command functions (including the configuration menus) and control circuits
without entering a password.
• If you need to enable the Automated Mode, but want to restrict network
access to configuration menus, it is strongly recommended to enable and
configure the IP Security Function as described in Section 5.9.3.
To enable/disable the Automated Mode, go to the System Parameters menu (see
Section 5.3,) and then set the “Automated Mode” option to “On”. When Automated
Mode is enabled, AFS-16 functions will change as follows:
1. All Password Security Suppressed: When a user attempts to access command
mode, the password prompt will not be displayed at either the Console Port
or Network Port. Unless specifically restricted by the IP Security Function, all
users will be allowed to access both switching and configuration functions, and
all commands will be immediately accepted without the requirement to enter a
password.
2. Status Screen Suppressed: The Circuit Status Screen will not be automatically
displayed after commands are successfully executed. Note however, that the /S
command can still be invoked to display the Circuit Status Screen as needed.
3. “Sure?” Prompt Suppressed: All commands are executed without prompting for
user confirmation.
4. Error Messages Suppressed: Most error messages will be suppressed. Note
however, that an error message will still be generated if commands are invoked
using invalid formats or arguments.
All other status display and configuration commands will still function as normal.