Black Box SWI030A User manual

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AUGUST 2001
SWI030A
SWI030AE
SWI031A
SWI031AE
SWI032A
Pow-R-Switches 1M, 1S, and Rack Tray
Pow-R-Switch IS
AC ON
LINK
RDY
Pow-R-Switch IM
AC ON
LINK
RDY

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
publié par Industrie Canada.
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
AT and IBM are registered trademarks, and PC/XT is a trademark,
of International Business Machines Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.
FCC AND IC STATEMENTS, TRADEMARKS
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POW-R-SWITCHES 1M, 1S
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones
de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como
sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de
calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos
(incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en
el aparato.
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NOM STATEMENT
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que
no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo
no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del
aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio
en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Specs for Pow-R-Switch (SWI030, SWI031) Units ............................. 5
1.2 Specs for Rack Tray (SWI032) ........................................................... 7
2. Introduction ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 General Overview ................................................................................ 8
2.2 Features ............................................................................................... 8
2.3 Applications ......................................................................................... 9
2.4 The Pow-R-Switches 1M and 1S Illustrated ..................................... 10
3. Installation ................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Selecting the Address ........................................................................ 12
3.2 Setting the Configuration Switch ..................................................... 13
3.3 Linking the Modules ......................................................................... 14
3.4 Making the Control-Port Connection
(Pow-R-Switch 1M Only) ................................................................ 15
3.5 Making the Power Connections ....................................................... 16
3.6 Testing for Proper Installation ......................................................... 16
4. Operation ................................................................................................. 18
5. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 21
5.1 Calling Your Supplier ....................................................................... 21
5.2 Shipping and Packaging ................................................................... 21
Appendix A: Accessories ................................................................................ 22
A.1 The Rack Tray (SWI032) .................................................................. 22
A.2 Modular Adapters ............................................................................. 23
Appendix B: Pinouts ....................................................................................... 24
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
1.1 Specs for Pow-R-Switch (SWI030, SWI031) Units:
Compliance — FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A
Interfaces — All models: Serial EIA RS-485;
Pow-R-Switch 1M (SWI030) models only: Serial EIA
RS-232 (DTE), IBM AT implementation
Protocol — Asynchronous
Code Set — ASCII
Data Format — 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (fixed)
Flow Control — None
Data Rate — 2400 or 9600 bps, user-selectable
Maximum
Distance — RS-232 (Control) side: 50 ft. (15.2 m);
RS-485 (Link) side: 2000 ft. (609.6 m) to farthest
Pow-R-Switch 1S (SWI031) module
User Controls — Keyboard commands;
(2) Rear mounted: (1) Rotary dial for addressing and
(1) 4-position DIP switch for data rate, toggle delay,
and default outlet state
Indicators — (3) Front-mounted LEDs: AC ON, LINK, and RDY
(ready)
1. Specifications

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Connectors — All rear-mounted:
Data:
All models: (2) RJ-11 female (for RS-485);
Pow-R-Switch 1M (SWI030) units only: (1) DB9
male (for RS-232);
AC Power:
120-VAC models (SWI030A, SWI031A) only:
Input: (1) North American standard NEMA
5-15P plug (on power cord);
Output: (1) North American standard NEMA
5-15R outlet;
230-VAC models (SWI030AE, SWI031AE) only:
Input: (1) International standard IEC 320 male
inlet;
Output: (1) International standard IEC 320
female outlet
Leads/Signals
Supported — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (RLSD [DCD], TD, RD, DTR,
SGND, and RTS respectively); see Appendix A
Power — 120-VAC models (SWI030A, SWI031A):
Input and Output: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, up to
10 amps;
Consumption (Standby, No Load): 0.5 amps;
230-VAC models (SWI030AE, SWI031AE):
Input and Output: 230 VAC , 50 Hz, up to
5 amps
Consumption (Standby, No Load): 0.25 amps
Temperature
Tolerance — 32 to 122˚F (0 to 50˚C)
Humidity
Tolerance — 20 to 80% noncondensing
Enclosure — Steel

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
Size — 1.7"H x 5.5"W x 5"D (4.2 x 14 x 12.7 cm)
Weight — 2 lb. (0.9 kg)
1.2 Specs for Rack Tray (SWI032)
Configuration — Holds three Pow-R-Switch modules side by side
Material — Steel
Size — With Pow-R-Switch modules installed:
1.75" (1U) H x 19"W x 5.5"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 14 cm)
Weight — 15 lb. (6.8 kg)

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2.1 General Overview
Network devices sometimes lock up, so that communicating with them is
impossible. On command, a Pow-R-Switch 1M can switch AC power at up
to ten individual Pow-R-Switch 1S modules located throughout your facility.
This serves to boot, shut down, or reboot the devices plugged into the
Pow-R-Switches 1S.
Each addressable Pow-R-Switch 1S module can be switched ON, switched
OFF, or toggled OFF and then back ON. You can link individual modules
together across a total end-to-end RS-485 distance of up to 2,000 feet (609.6
m) using 4-wire RJ-11 cable. One Pow-R-Switch 1M module serves as the
control unit (address 0) while as many as nine Pow-R-Switches 1S (addresses 1
through 9) serve as satellites.
The Pow-R-Switch 1M’s RS-232 Control Port, which can be connected to a
modem, a PC, or one of our Port Manager Switches (product codes SW545A
and SW546A), accepts command strings of ASCII characters. Use these
command strings to operate the desired Pow-R-Switch 1S module, or send
a status command to cause the master unit to display the ON/OFF condition
of all modules on the link.
2.2 Features
• Through the Pow-R-Switch 1M’s RS-232 Control Port (DB25 connector),
control your Pow-R-Switch system by modem or directly from a PC.
• Interlink and control up to ten Pow-R-Switches through their RS-485
Link Ports (RJ-11 connectors).
• Build a chain of Pow-R-Switches up to 2000 ft. (609.6 m) long.
• Switch up to 10 amps of AC power on each Pow-R-Switch (5 amps for
230V models).
• Send the units ON, OFF, or Toggle commands.
• Choose the data rate and reboot-cycle duration you want.
2. Introduction