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Chapter 8: Accessing RPM using a Telephone
This section guides you through control of RPM using a telephone.
1.
Dial up the RPM.
2.
After three rings the RPM will respond by sending out three short beeps to the caller.
Then the RPM waits for the user to enter the password.
3.
The user enters an access password (default password is 123456789#).
4. The RPM will send out three short beeps to confirm a successful login, or one long
beep to deny access. The RPM will disconnect after three unsuccessful access
password attempts.
5.
Once logged in, the remote user can punch in 4-8 digits. The first two digits specify
which RPM, the next digit specifies which output receptacle and the next digit specifies
which command. The last four digits specify the amount of time:
i.
Command format: XXNA#:
ii.
XX - 00—16 is the RPM’s device number for a daisy chain, if there is no daisy
chain, then any number is accepted.
iii.
N - Outlet number: 1(A)—8(H), 9 controls all the outlets.
iv.
A - Action type: 0=off, 1=on, 2=reset.
v.
I.E. 0111# RPM01 turn on Outlet A.
vi.
I.E. 0120# RPM01 turn off Outlet B.
vii.
I.E. 0212# RPM02 reset outlet A.
viii.
I.E. 01113600# means turn A on after 3600 minutes.
ix.
I.E. 01103600# means turn A off after 3600 minutes.
x.
I.E. 01123600# means reset A after 3600 minutes.
xi.
Use a combination of 0111XXXX# or 0112XXXX# to get a different delay time.
XXXX max value is 9999, which is about 166 hours or 6.94 days.
6.
Use the "*" key to cancel a command at any time.
7.
The RPM will acknowledge the receipt of the commands by issuing 2 short beeps. A
long beep indicates a failure or a non-recognizable command.
8.
To change the password. The default password is 123456789#. The user has to enter
the previous password in order to change their password.
i.
NOTE: The Password has to have a minimum of 7 digits and can have a
maximum of 10 digits.
9.
The user enters 888# or whatever previous password. Then the RPM responds with
three short beeps acknowledging access granted. The user then enters the new
password as follows: 888XXXXXXXXXX#, and the RPM acknowledges with 2 short
beeps. Then user inputs 888XXXXXXXXXX# the second time to re-confirm the new
password. The RPM acknowledges with 4 short beeps, indicating that the password
has been changed.
10. Hang up to close any access.
11. Forgot telephone interface password? Please do the following steps to restore the
default password.
12. Dial up the RPM.
13. After three sequence rings, the RPM will respond by sending out 3 short beeps to the
caller and waiting for user to enter password. Then pressing the button A and H
simultaneously on the RPM within twenty seconds.
14. When the LED A and H blinking, release the two buttons, the RPM will respond by
sending out 4 short beeps to the caller. The password will be restored to default.
15. The RPM is in a waiting loop to receive the command string. Each command string
should be entered within 20 seconds. After 180 seconds without any user input, the
RPM will logout the user.
