Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter 1 Module Redundant Power Chassis User Manual
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4.0
CHASSIS MANAGEMENT
4.1
Overview
The 1-Module Redundant chassis features configurable options and status
information depending on the model. Configurable parameters and status
information available through the serial console port on the installed
iConverter
Management Module are:
•
Contact Closure Alarm notification - Enable/disable (physical DIP-switches)
•
Port A/B Control - UTP auto-negotiation, 10/100 and Full/Half-Duplex
•
Pause Control - Enable/disable
•
Port Access Control - Enable/disable
•
Power Supply 1/2 - Voltage, current and temperature
4.1.1
Configuring and Monitoring the Chassis
Remote configuration of the chassis is provided by installing an
iConverter
Management Module such as a 10/100M. To configure, attach the Management
Module to a RS-232 equipped computer with terminal emulation software such
as HyperTerminal. The Management Module Serial Console Port (DCE) is a
mini DIN-6 female connector which can be changed to a DB-9 connector with
the adapter included with the module (Part #8082-0). Attach the ends of serial
cable to the serial port of the PC and the Serial Console Port of the Management
Module. This is a standard asynchronous serial interface
Start HyperTerminal and select the correct COM Port in the HyperTerminal
“Connect To:” window.
Set the PC’s serial port to the following:
Bits Per Second
57,600
Stop Bits
1
Data Bits
8
Parity
NONE
Hardware Flow Control
NONE
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