Communication Devices PCM620 User manual
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Notice
This equipment, all software, firmware and the
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the original purchaser of the equipment.
A.2 Warranty
Communication Devices Inc. Warranties to the
original purchaser that these devices are free
from defects in material or faulty workmanship,
in normal use for a period of one (1) year from
the date of purchase.
This warranty is limited to repair or replacement
at the option of Communication Devices Inc., of
any defective part or component which within
one (1) year of the original purchase is
determined by Communication Devices Inc. To
be defective. All warranty repairs will be made at
Communication Devices Inc. Main factory in
Boonton, NJ 07005.
A.3 Disclaimer
While extreme care has been taken in the
preparation of the design, software, firmware,
hardware and documentation, Communication
Devices Inc accepts no liability. For loss of
profits or any other incidental, special or
consequential damage suffered by the purchaser,
even if Communication Devices Inc. has been
advised of the possibility of such damages, nor
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Table of Contents
1. SERIAL POWER CONTROL MODULE......................................................................................1-1
1.1 PCM620 -TWO OUTPUTS 10 AMP EACH......................................................................................1-1
1.2 POWER CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 SERIAL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................1-2
1.4 SERIAL PINOUTS......................................................................................................................1-2
1.5 GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................1-3
1.5.1 Connecting Power to Device...............................................................................................1-3
1.5.2 Power on.............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.5.3 Circuit Breaker....................................................................................................................1-3
1.5.4 Serial Power Control Port................................................................................................... 1-4
1.5.5 RJ45 Pinout......................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.5.6 Cable connection for Power Modules .................................................................................1-5
1.5.7 Service .................................................................................................................................1-5
3. MENU’S.............................................................................................................................................3-6
3.1 INITIAL MENU...............................................................................................................................3-6
3.2 POWER CONTROL 1 ......................................................................................................................3-7
4. LINKING PCM620’S........................................................................................................................4-8
5. PROGRAMMING.............................................................................................................................5-9
5.1 PROGRAMMING MENUS................................................................................................................5-9
5.2 SCRIPT FILE ................................................................................................................................5-10
5.3 LOADING THE SCRIPT FILE ....................................................................................................... 5-11
6. ENVIRONMENTAL.......................................................................................................................6-12
FIGURE 1PCM620 REAR VIEW..................................................................................................................... 1-1
FIGURE 2PCM620 FRONT VIEW.................................................................................................................. 1-2
FIGURE 3CDI RJ45 SERIAL PINOUT....................................................................................................... 1-2
FIGURE 4CDI RJ45 SERIAL PINOUT....................................................................................................... 1-4
FIGURE 5PCM620 MENU............................................................................................................................ 3-6
FIGURE 6PCM620 POWER CONTROL MENU ............................................................................................... 3-7
FIGURE 7PCM620 POWER CONTROL STATUS ............................................................................................. 3-7
FIGURE 8PCM621 LINK 2......................................................................................................................... 4-8
FIGURE 9PCM620 LINK 1.......................................................................................................................... 4-8
FIGURE 10 PCM620 PRIMARY..................................................................................................................... 4-8
FIGURE 11 PROGRAMMING MENU................................................................................................................ 5-9
FIGURE 12 SCRIPT LOAD ............................................................................................................................ 5-11
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1. Serial Power Control Module
1.1 PCM620 - Two outputs 10 Amp Each
The Power Control Module “PCM620” amp is a dual power relay designed to work in conjunction with any
Serial interface, However the device has additional features when used with a CDI Secure Out of Band
Management device. The purpose of the device is to remotely power reset devices that are in a “locked up”
condition.
The PCM620 will interrupt the power to a connected device when it is commanded to “switch off” the
power relay to that particular output connector. The PCM620 can “reboot” the connected device by
interrupting the power for a few seconds, or it can turn off the device off for longer periods of time.
Features of the PCM620:
1. Single power input
2. Dual individually controlled power outputs
3. Voltage – 100VAC to 240VAC
4. Current – 10AMP
1.2 Power Connections
The PCM620 has 3 power connectors:
1. Power in – rear panel - This is an IEC C20 for connection to the power source
2. Controlled Power Out A –– This is an IEC C13 for connection to the control device
3. Controlled Power Out B –– This is an IEC C13 for connection to the control device
The IEC C13 output connectors are purposely used for the most flexibility at installs. CDI provides a C13
to NEMA (USA OUTLET) so that the devices can plug into boxes that only have a NEMA Plug on them.
For device that have a Detachable Line Cord, CDI can supply a DIRECT CONNECT Cord based on the
interface used on the device , usually C13-C14 cord.
Figure
1 PCM620 rear view
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1.3 Serial Connections
The PCM620 has Two Serial connections
1. Serial Input – this is connected the device that is controlling the PCM
a. This is a 9600 BAUD interface
b. It is pinned out to connect directly with a straight RJ45-RJ45 cable to the SERIAL HOST
PORT of ANY CDI OOB device.
2. Serial Output – This can connect to the Serial Input of an additional CDI PCM620 device to
realize more power control interfaces off of one serial interface.
a. The MASTER PCM620 device will DETECT any co0nnect CDIPCM devices and
present a SINGLE MENU to the OOB device.
b. It is pinned out to connect directly with a straight RJ45-RJ45 cable to the input of a
connected CDI SERIAL PCM device.
c. You can LINK multiple PCM620 devices together.
3. The connection to All of the interfaces is a STRIAGHT RJ45 to RJ45 cable.
1.4 SERIAL PINOUTS
Figure
2 PCM620 Front View
CONNECT TO SERIAL PORT OF OOB DEVICE
Figure
3CDI RJ45 SERIAL PINOUT
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1.5 Getting Started
1.5.1 Connecting Power to Device.
The device will connect to a standard alternating current (AC) wall outlet (100VAC ~ 240VAC,
50/60Hz). The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. Make
sure the power cord supplied is of the correct type for the country being installed.
The user is to disconnect all telecommunication network connectors before disconnecting the power
supply cord. In addition the equipment should be installed by a qualified service person and connected to a
socket-outlet with a protective earthing contact.
In English: equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
In Finland: Laite on liitettava suojakosketinpistorasiaan
In Norway: Apparatet ma tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
In Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
The power parameters are:
Voltage
Frequency
Current
110VAC
60Hz
10amp
240VAC
50Hz
6amp
1.5.2 Power on
When the device is properly powered, the status LED on the front panel will illuminate. This is an
indication that the device is powered and the relayed is closed (“on”). When the relay is opened (“switched
off”) the LED will extinguish.
1.5.3 Circuit Breaker
The PCM620 has a single 10AMP breaker that is accessible from the front panel. If the breaker trips, it
will protrude from the front of the device and BOTH OUTPUTS will not receive power
To reset the breaker FIRST DETERMINE WHY IT TRIPPED.
1. Is the combination of the two devices more than 10 amps?
2. Is one of the device in failure and overloading the device?
To determine this, unplug both connected devices and reset the breaker by depressing the button.
1. Plug the “A” device into the PCM620 and confirm the device works
a. If it fails then the device connected to the “A” circuit is overloading the PCM620
CAUTION!
THIS DEVICE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND
MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN
EARTHED MAINS SOCKET-OUTLET
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b. If it does not then unplug the “A” device
2. Plus the “B” device into the PCM620 with the breaker reset.
a. If it fails then the device connected to the “B” circuit is overloading the PCM620
3. If you have made it this far without tripping the breaker then plug BOTH device into the PCM620
with the breaker reset
a. If the breaker does NOT trip you should observe for a while and check to see of the
connected devices are running hot.
b. If they remain powered on , you may have had a power surge.
c. If the breaker trips then the combination of the two devices is over 10 AMPS.
d. One of the device may be running in an overload condition and should be swapped out.
1.5.4 Serial Power Control Port
Each PCM has two RJ45 interfaces. The INPUT interface is used to connect to an OOB device through a
straight RJ45-RJ45 cable, and accepts serial commands to control the device. The Power Modules are used
to power cycle the remote devices that may have become inoperative. This will reset the device and usually
restore operation.
Power Ports can also be used to shut down (turn off the power to) a device that should not be operating.
The power can also be restored to a Power Module that has been turned off.
The SERIAL OUTPUT interface is used to LINK PCM’s together using straight RJ45-RJ45 cables. The
OUTPUT of the first PCM is connected to the INPUT of the next PCM. Multiple PCM’s can be linked to
realize larger power control configurations from a single serial interface.
The MASTER PCM will detect all devices connected through the OUTPUT interface and present a single
menu to the OOB device connected to the SERIAL INPUT interface.
1.5.5 RJ45 Pinout
The RJ45 connection uses serial 9600 BAUD 8 Data bits, no Parity.
Figure
4CDI RJ45 SERIAL PINOUT
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1.5.6 Cable connection for Power Modules
All RJ45-RJ45 cables are straight.
1.5.7 Service
There are no user serviceable parts inside the PCM. Do not open or
attempt to repair this device. Return it to the factory if it is suspect of
operating improperly.
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3. Menu’s
3.1 Initial menu
P1 – Power Port 1
P2 – Power Port 2
MP Control Multiple Power Ports
Figure
5 PCM620 Menu
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3.2Power Control 1
Enter P1 to control POWER OUTPUT 1
You will be prompted for:
1 Timed reset : This will turn the power off for 5 seconds and turn it back on automatically
2 Turn Off : This will turn the power off to the output forever until you turn it back on
3 Turn On : This will turn the power back on to the power output
An Escape will ALWAYS return you to the previous menu
Figure
6 PCM620 Power Control Menu
Figure
7 PCM620 Power Control Status
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4. Linking PCM620’s
You can link several PCM620’s together using serial RJ45 cables to achieve more power control outputs
off of a single Serial connection to an OOB device.
When you link devices together, they “learn” about each other so that the “First” PCM620 will display a
menu including all the connected devices. So you may see 8 Power powers instead of two.
The Linked devices will assume higher numbers in the menu so that the primary device may show
P1 – Power Port 1
P2 – Power Port 2
P3 – Power Port 3
P4 – Power Port 4
P5 – Power Port 5
P6 – Power port 6
P7 – power Port 7
P8 – Power Port 8
OOB DEVICE SERIAL PORT
Figure
10 PCM620 Primary
Figure
9 PCM620 LINK 1
Figure
8PCM621 LINK 2
STRAIGHT RJ45 cables
PCM620
PCM620
PCM621
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5. Programming
5.1 Programming Menus
To access the programming menu’s enter “$$CDI$” followed by the ENTER KEY in the main menu.
You will receive
1 – Load Configuration
2 – Retrieve Configuration
3 – Set to Default
Figure
11 Programming Menu
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5.2 Script file
Enter “2”
You will receive the SCRIPT FILE that will load these parameters
The Script file can be saved and edited then sent to the device to program the port names.
The script file uses:
a Hash “#” to denote anything after as a COMMENT
a Semi Colon “;” to denote the end of a field or section
LABELS to denote what is being configured.
For PCM620 the only files are:
DEVICENAME:
POWER PORT NAMES:
END:
#SCRIPT FILE START
#Smart PCM Configuration
DEVICENAME:
# Device name can be 25 characters followed by a semicolon
CDI POWER CONTROL 620;
# ;
;
#POWER PORT NAMES
# You can customize the power port names as well as the number of seconds for power recycle - default=5
# Power port names can be 50 characters in length
POWER:
P1=CISCO SWITCH2-POWER1,5;
P2=NAME-POWER23456789,10;
;
END:
;
Save the SCRIPT FILE IN TEXT FORMAT NOT WORD OR ANYTHING WITH FORMATTING –
USE NOTEPAD - and change the DEVICE NAME or PORTS NAMES
Then go into the PROGRAMMING MENU by entering $$CDI$ followed by the ENTER KEY
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5.3Loading the SCRIPT file
Enter the PROGRAMMING MODE via $$$CDI$ followed by the ENTER KEY
Get your new script and highlight all the text.
Copy it to the clipboard.
Enter 1 – to Load the script
Then PASTE the script into the device.
You will see “READING DATA” several times form the device and then it will display the new load
Figure 12 Script Load
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Here is the script file that was used to load the above
#SCRIPT FILE START
#Smart PCM Configuration
DEVICENAME:
CDI POWER CONTROL 620;
# Device name can be 25 characters followed by a semicolon
# ;
;
#POWER PORT NAMES
# You can customize the power port names as well as the number of seconds for power recycle - default=5
# Power port names can be 50 characters in length
POWER:
P1=DSL ROUTER 1,5;
P2=CABLE ROUTER 2,10;
;
END:
;
6. Environmental
•Operating temperature: 0º Celsius to 45º Celsius (32º Fahrenheit to 113º Fahrenheit)
•Storage temperature: -20º Celsius to 70º Celsius (-4º Fahrenheit to 158º Fahrenheit)
•Operating humidity: 10% to 85%, non-condensing
•Storage humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing
•Operating altitude: up to 10,000 ft (3049 m)
•Storage altitude: up to 15,000 ft (4573 m)
•Voltage Parameters 100~240VAC 20~ 10Amp 50/60Hz
Don’t forget this Semi colon to end
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