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Hardware Installation
4.2. Connection to Switched Outlets
Connect the power cord from each device that you wish to control, to a Switched AC Outlet
on the RPS unit. Note that when power is applied to the RPS in the default state, the Switched
Outlets will all initially be switched "ON".
RPS830 and RPS1630H units are designed for 100 to 120 VAC power control; Power Circuit "A"
can switch up to 16 Amps, and Power Circuit "B" can also switch up to 16 Amps, providing a
maximum total load of 32 Amps for the unit (de-rated.)
RPS820 and RPS1620H units are designed for 208 to 240 VAC power control; Power Circuit "A"
can switch up to 16 Amps, and Power Circuit "B" can also switch up to 16 Amps, providing a
maximum total load of 32 Amps for the unit (de-rated.)
4.3. SetUp Port Connection
The Setup port is a female RS232C RJ45 (Cisco pinout) connector wired in a DTE configuration
similar to an AT computer. In the default state, the SetUp port is configured for 9600 bps, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. The SetUp Port can be connected to either an external modem or a
local PC, but not both items at the same time. Appendix B.1 describes the SetUp Port interface.
4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC
When connecting the SetUp Port to a Local PC, note that the port uses a DTE configuration.
After the Local PC has been connected, make certain to set the Serial Port Mode to "Normal" as
described in Section 5.8. In order to connect the COM port on your PC to the RPS unit you will
need to connect the RJ45F to DB9F adapter ( part#1100300-10) into the COM port on the PC.
See Section 3.6 for more details.
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem
When connecting directly to an external modem, use a standard AT Style to Modem cable. Make
certain that the modem is initialized to the same default communications parameters as the RPS
SetUp Port. Next, refer to Section 5.8 and set the Serial Port Mode to "Modem". If necessary,
you may also wish to redefine the Modem initialization command at this point as described in
Section 5.8. Please refer to the modem user’s guide for more information.