
PowerGate™ Modem User’s Manual
© 2001 Domosys Corporation page 3 of 16
UM-PWG-0100-02
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to the PowerGate™ Modem...........................................................4
1.1 Key Features and Benefits.....................................................................................4
1.2 Getting Started ......................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Safety and Warning...............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Getting to Know the PowerGate™ Modem ........................................................6
2.1 Front Panel............................................................................................................6
2.1.1 LED Status Indicators............................................................................................6
2.1.2 2-Digit Display .......................................................................................................7
2.2 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................7
2.2.1 RS-232 Connector.................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Power Input Connector..........................................................................................8
2.2.3 Main Power Switch................................................................................................9
2.2.4 BootROM Mode Switch..........................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration..........................................................................10
3.1 Connecting the PowerGate™ Modem..................................................................10
3.2 Examples of Network Connections......................................................................11
Chapter 4 Operating Mode .................................................................................................12
4.1 Normal Operating State.......................................................................................12
4.2 Uploading a New Firmware..................................................................................12
4.3 Customer Support................................................................................................12
Chapter 5 Specifications.................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Electrical Specifications.......................................................................................13
5.2 Mechanical Specifications....................................................................................14
Product Warranty......................................................................................................................15
List of figures
Figure 1 Front Panel..................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Connecting the PowerGate™ Modem........................................................................... 10
Figure 4 PowerGate™ Modem Used as an Installation/Configuration or Monitoring Device........ 11
Figure 5 PowerGate™ Modem Used as a Regular PowerBus™ Device..................................... 11
Figure 7 External Box Dimensions (side).................................................................................... 14
List of tables
Table 1 Status LED Description.................................................................................................... 6
Table 2 Action and Error Codes.................................................................................................... 7
Table 3 RS-232 DB-9 (female) Connector Pin Assignment........................................................... 8
Table 4 Recommended Operating Conditions............................................................................. 13