Skutch Electronics AS-2500-1 - Manual (Page 3)

Al Sandige Page 3 12/05/01
Introduction
If you are experiencing intermittent computer
lock up problems with either your computerized
voice application or modem, then this is the product
that you have been dreaming about. When a lock up
condition is detected the AS2500-1 will
automatically reset your computer and will keep
track of the total number of times that your system
has locked up. This gives you the ability to debug
your problem without loosing service to your voice
or modem application. Best of all, you don’t need to
make any modifications to your existing software to
use the AS2500-1. The AS2500-1 monitors the
duration of the “OFF HOOK” state, and the number
of “RINGS” on your primary telephone line. If the
computer fails to answer a call within a pre-
determined number of rings, or stays in the “OFF
HOOK” state for over a pre-determined amount of
time, the AS2500-1 will automatically reset your
computer, and your software will re-boot.
There are two different methods in which the
AS2500-1 can reset your computer. The AS2500-1
has a switched power outlet on the rear of the unit. If
you connect the power cord from your computer to
this outlet, the AS2500-1 will disconnect power to
your computer for a 20 second period every time
that it detects a reset condition. This 20 second
period provides time for your computers power
supply and hard drive to power down before it re-
applies power.
The AS2500-1 also has a fully isolated pair of
relay contacts that can be connected directly across
your computers RESET switch. The AS2500-1
provides a 2 second closure across these contacts
when a reset condition is detected.
The power LED on the front of the AS2500-1
flashes to indicate the number of times that the
AS2500-1 has detected a reset condition. The system
setup information and number of resets, are stored in
a non-volatile memory device that retains the data
for up to 100 years without power. This helps to
make the AS2500-1 a reliable tool that you can
count on when you need it.
Features
! No software modifications needed for
operation
! Maximum RINGS user programmable
from 1 to 99
! Maximum OFF HOOK state user
programmable from 1 to 999 minutes
! Non-volatile ram retains reset and
programmed info for up to 100 years
! Keeps track of total number of reset
conditions
! Two different methods provided to reset
your computer
! Easy to install
Installation
1) Connect the male phone cord, that came with the
unit, to the jack on the rear of the unit, labeled
"TELEPHONE LINE". Connect the other end to
your RJ-11 or RJ-14 telephone jack.
2) Connect your main voice card line to the jack,
on the rear of the AS2500-1, labeled "DEVICE".
3) Next, either plug the power cord from your
computer to the power jack on the back of the
unit, or connect the control cable, that came with
the unit, to the RESET button on your computer.
Program Mode
The AS2500-1 has the ability to monitor for
two different types of conditions. It can monitor the
number of times that the telephone line rings, and
the amount of time that the telecommunication
device that is connected to it, stays in the “OFF
HOOK” state. You have the ability to use either one,
or both of these monitoring conditions as you see fit.
S W IT C H E D S W IT C H N O R M A L
R E S E T P R O G R A M
TA D L IN E
E L E C T R O N IC S
C O D E :
M O D EL : S /N :
Wall
Phone
Jack