Western Telematic Switch CMS-16 User Manual

CMS-16Console Management SwitchFirmware Version 2.00 and HigherUser's Guide5 Sterling Irvine California 92618(949) 586-9950Toll Free: 1-800-854-7

3. Getting StartedThis section provides a brief overview of basic CMS capabilities, and describes simple teststhat can be used to determine if the uni

3.3. System SetUp PortsIn order to ensure access to important command functions, Ports 1 and 2 are designated asSystem SetUp Ports; the Supervisor Mod

3. The Port Status Screen will be displayed, followed by the "CMS>" prompt, indicatingthat you have successfully accessed the Command Mod

b) Third Party Connection: Your resident port (e.g. Port 1) issues a /C command tocreate a connection between two other ports.i. To connect Port 2 to

4. Hardware Installation4.1. Connecting Power to the CMS UnitThe CMS is available in both AC and DC powered versions. When connecting AC or DCpower to

4.2. Configure Option SwitchesWhen the CMS is shipped from the factory, the Option Switches are configured for 9600 baud,8 Bits-No Parity, RTS/CTS han

4.2.2. Default Handshake (Sw4, Sw5)The default handshake format must match the format your control device will use whencommunicating with the CMS. Opt

4.4. Connecting Devices to the CMS1. Access the Command Mode.2. Determine which port will be used for connection to the new device (e.g. Port 3).3. Ch

· Ports 5, 7, and 9 (User Ports): The Port Password “COLOCATION1” has been assignedto these three ports. If the CMS is contacted via the Network Port

5. Configuration5.1. Access to the CMS Command ModeWhen the CMS Command Mode is active, commands can be invoked to select parameters, andconnect or di

Warnings and Cautions:No Serviceable Parts Inside;Authorized Service Personnel OnlyDo not attempt to repair or service this device yourself. Internal

5.2. System SetUp PortsAs discussed previously in Section 3 of this User’s Guide, Ports 1 and 2 are designated asSystem SetUp Ports. Ports 1 and 2 wil

After the Supervisor Password has been defined (via the System Parameters menu), the CMSwill display a password prompt whenever you attempt to access

5.4. Defining the Site ID and Supervisor PasswordBefore configuring individual ports, the Site ID and Supervisor Password should be defined.The Site I

5.5. Port Configuration5.5.1. Configuration ConventionsWhen responding to prompts, invoking commands, and selecting items from the portconfiguration m

5.5.2. Port ModesThe CMS offers four different port operation modes; Any-to-Any Mode, Passive Mode, BufferMode, and Modem Mode. The Port Modes functio

The Port Configuration menu offers the following options:1. Port Name: (Up to 16 characters, Default = undefined).2. Password: (Up to 16 characters) D

7. Port Mode: Defines the operation mode for this port. Note that Ports 1 and 2 cannot beconfigured for Passive Mode or Buffer Mode. (Default = Any-to

8. Supervisor Mode: Permits or denies port access to Supervisor Mode. When enabled(Permit), and the valid Supervisor Password is entered, the port wil

11. Timeout Disconnect: Enables and selects the Timeout Period for this port. If enabled,and the port does not receive or transmit data for the specif

5.5.4. Network Port Configuration MenuIn order to communicate with the CMS via network, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, andGateway Address must first be

Rack Mount InstallationWhen installing this device in an instrument rack, the following factors must be accounted for:1. Enclosed Racks: Enclosed rack

The Network Parameters menu offers the following options:1. IP Address: Defines the IP Address for the CMS unit. Type 1 press [Enter], and followthe i

13. Sequence Disconnect: Enables/Disables and configures the Resident Disconnectcommand. This prompt offers the option to either disable the Sequence

5.5.5. Implementing IP SecurityThe CMS can be configured to restrict unauthorized IP addresses from Telneting to the unit.This allows the user to gran

Example 1: Deny access to all hosts except 192.1.1.5:Security Mask #1: 255.255.255.255 Mask #1 Action: DenySecurity Mask #2: 192.1.1.5 Mask #2 Action:

5.6. Copying Parameters to All PortsThe /CP command (Copy Port Parameters) provides a convenient means for selecting similarparameters for all CMS RS-

To select common parameters for all CMS RS-232 ports, proceed as follows:1. Access the CMS command mode. If the password prompt is displayed, key in y

6. The Status ScreensThe CMS Status Screens display the connection status and communication parameters for thesixteen RS-232 ports and the Network Por

As shown in Figure 6.1, The Port Status Screen lists the following items:·Name: The user-defined name for each port.·Password: The user-defined passwo

6.2. The Port Diagnostics Screen (/SD)The Port Diagnostics Screen provides more detailed information about each port, including theport name and commu

·Baud: The baud rate selected for each port.·COM: The Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits selected for each port. For example, “8N1”indicates Eight data

Table of Contents1. Introduction...1-12. Unit Description...2-12.1. F

6.4. The Port Parameters Screens (/W)The /W command displays more detailed information about an individual CMS port. Ratherthan listing connection inf

The /W command uses the following format:/W[P] xx [Enter]Where:P Is the command option to display port passwords. Note that when this option isinclude

7. Operation7.1. Any-to-Any ModeAny-to-Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any-to-Any, Passive, Buffer, or ModemMode Ports by accessing Command M

To Connect ports, proceed as follows:1. Access the Command Mode. If the Password Prompt is displayed, enter your Supervisoror Port Password.2. Invoke

7.1.1.2. Disconnecting PortsThere are three different methods for disconnecting ports, the Resident Disconnect, the ThirdParty Disconnect, and the No

3. No Activity Timeout: Providing the Timeout feature is enabled at either connected port,the No Activity Timeout can disconnect Resident Ports, or Th

Hunt Group port names must be unique. Otherwise, ports with similar names will also beincluded in the Hunt Group.Hunt Group Example 1:1. Ports 1 and 2

7.3.1. Reading Data from Buffer Mode PortsTo retrieve data from Buffer Mode Ports, you must first determine which port buffers containdata. To check p

7.4. Modem ModeIn addition to allowing data transfer, the Modem Mode also provides additional functionsspecifically related to modem communication. A

8. Saving and Restoring ConfigurationParametersAfter the CMS has been properly configured, parameters can be downloaded and saved as anASCII text file

7. Operation...7-17.1. Any-to-Any Mode...7-17.1.1. Port Connection and D

8.2. Restoring Saved ParametersThis section describes the procedure for using ProComm to send stored parameters to the CMS.1. Start your terminal emul

9. Upgrading CMS FirmwareWhen new, improved versions of the CMS operating firmware become available, the “UpgradeFirmware” function can be used to upd

6. Incomplete Upload: If the upload is interrupted, times-out, or if the file is corruptedduring transfer, the CMS will display a screen which asks fo

10. Command Reference Guide10.1. Command ConventionsThe commands described in this section conform to the following conventions:·Slash Character: Most

10.2. Command ResponseWhen commands are sent to the CMS, the unit can respond with either verbose (English Text)or terse messages (numeric / abbreviat

10.3. Command SummaryCommand AvailabilityFunction Command Syntax Supervisor UserExit Command Mode /X [Enter] XXHelp Menu /H [Enter] XXDisplay Site ID

10.4. Command SetThis Section provides more detailed information on all CMS commands, sorted alphabeticallyby name.[Enter] Enter Command ModeIn order

/C ConnectEstablishes a bi-directional connection between two ports. For more information and commandline examples, please refer to Section 7.1. There

/D Third Party DisconnectInvoke the /D command at your resident port to disconnect two other ports. The /D commandcannot be used to disconnect your re

/F Set System ParametersDisplays a menu which is used to define the Site ID message and Supervisor Password. Whenthe Supervisor Password is defined, t

1. IntroductionThe CMS-16 Console Port Management Switch provides secure, in-band and/or out-of-bandaccess to RS232 console ports and maintenance port

/N Set Network Port ParametersDisplays a menu which is used to define communication parameters for the Network Port.Also allows access to the IP Secur

/SN Display Network StatusDisplays the Network Status Screen, which lists current conditions and parameters for theNetwork Port. For more information

/W Display Port Parameters (Who)Displays configuration of an individual port, but does not allow the user to change parameters.Ports with User Level c

A. RS232 Port InterfaceDCD and DTR hardware lines function as follows:1. When connected:a) If either port is set for Modem Mode, the DTR output at eit

B. SpecificationsRS232 Port Interface: 16 RS232 serial inputs use DB9 connectors configured as DTE ports.Network Interface: 10Base-T Ethernet, RJ45Cod

C. Customer ServiceCustomer Service hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST, Monday through Friday. Whencalling, please be prepared to give the name an

IndexAAccept Break...5-10, 5-13ACTIVITY Indicator...2-1Any-to-Any Mode...5-6, 5-8, 7-1 to 7-4Application Examp

HHandshake...5-7Default...4-3Hang-Up String...5-8Help Screen...3-3, 10

RRDY Indicator...2-1Reset Network Port...10-9Reset String...5-8Resident Connect...

Typographic Conventions^ (e.g. ^X) Indicates a control character. For example, the text "^X" (Control X)indicates the [Ctrl] key and the [X]

2. Unit Description2.1. Front PanelÀCLEAR: Restarts the CMS operating program without changing user-selected parametersettings or breaking port connec

2.2. Back PanelÀNetwork Port: An RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to your TCP/IP network. Tocommunicate via network, you must first specify the IP Ad