Gordon Kapes 125 Manual

M
odel 125 Site Monitor
O
perator Guide
G
ordon Kapes, Inc.
5
520 West Touhy Avenue
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kokie, Illinois 60077 U.S.A.
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elephone 847676-1750
F
ax 847982-0747
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ww.gkinc.com
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0617, Issue 4
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pril 1994

WARNING The Model 125 Site Monitor is not intended to monitor or report conditions that
relate to the safety of people or property. It should not be used in place of, or in
conjunction with an approved fire or burglar alarm system.
NO WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE ARE EXTENDED BY THE DOCUMENT. Gordon
Kapes, Inc. cannot accept any financial or other responsibility that may be the result of
your use of the information in this document or software material, including direct, indirect,
special, or consequential damages.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions may
be issued to advise of such changes and/or additions.
The statement below is included in this document to comply with a Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) regulation. The FCC is an agency of the United
States government; thus, the statement below applies to computing equipment installed in
the United States of America. Gordon Kapes, Inc. is taking appropriate steps to be in
compliance with FCC regulations and similar regulations of other countries.
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
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 measure may be required to correct the interference.
1994-1999 Gordon Kapes, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America
All product names mentioned in this manual are trademarked or copyrighted by their
respective manufacturers.

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Contents
Foreword
Chapter One Understanding the Model 125
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Provides Rapid, Secure Access to Equipment ........................................................ 1-3
Configurable Access and Security Parameters ....................................................... 1-4
Monitors On-Site Equipment-Room Conditions ....................................................... 1-6
Serial Port Monitoring and Message Capture .......................................................... 1-7
Automatic Reporting of Alarms ................................................................................ 1-8
Real-Time Display of System Conditions ................................................................ 1-8
Maintains Log of Site and System Activity ............................................................... 1-9
Relay Functions ....................................................................................................... 1-9
Menu System ........................................................................................................... 1-10
VT100 and TTY Terminal-Emulation Capabilities .................................................... 1-10
Model 125 Applications ............................................................................................ 1-11
Chapter Two Getting Started with the Menu System
Overview .................................................................................................................. 2-1
Conventions ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Accessing the Menu System ................................................................................... 2-4
Accessing the Menu System Using a Remote-Access Device ................................ 2-5
Accessing the Menu System Using an On-Site-Access Device............................... 2-18
Exiting the Menu System and Disconnecting .......................................................... 2-26
Selecting Menu Options ........................................................................................... 2-26
Entering and Selecting Information .......................................................................... 2-26
Using Online Help .................................................................................................... 2-27
Chapter Three Connecting to a Serial Port
Overview .................................................................................................................. 3-1
Connecting to a Serial Port ...................................................................................... 3-1

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Chapter Four Reviewing System Status & Activity
Overview ................................................................................................................. 4-1
Reviewing and Changing System Status ................................................................ 4-2
Displaying the System Status Screen ..................................................................... 4-15
Reviewing System Activity ...................................................................................... 4-18
Clearing System Activity Log ................................................................................... 4-26
Appendix A Terminal Emulator Requirements
Appendix B Serial Port Connections

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Foreword
Words about this Guide
This document covers only operation of the Model 125 Site Monitor. Other
Model 125 documentation includes the Installation Guide and the Master
Reference Guide. The Installation Guide strictly covers installation
procedures. The Master Reference Guide is a 400+ page document
covering all facets of Model 125 installation, configuration,
troubleshooting, and operation.
Please contact your system administrator to obtain any additional
documentation that you require. Also, remember that Gordon Kapes, Inc.
welcomes your questions, comments, or suggestions. We can be reached
by voice at 847676-1750, fax at 847982-0747, or via the Internet @
www.gkinc.com.

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Chapter One
Understanding the Model 125
Introduction
Today rapid and effective communications activities depend more and more
upon the use of telecommunications and data systems equipment. As
dependency upon this equipment increases, so does the need to provide
immediate, cost-effective, and secure troubleshooting and maintenance.
The Model 125 Site Monitor is a compact, multi-functional device designed
to help support personnel by enabling rapid access to maintenance
software resident within such equipment, to ensure access security to that
equipment, and to implement the automatic monitoring and reporting of
various physical and electrical conditions in the equipment room itself.
Intended to be mounted on the wall of an equipment room, the Model 125
is powered by a 120Vac outlet, with power failure backup provided by a
built-in battery.
Flexibility
The Model 125 features a host of resources including a 2400
bits-per-second modem, three serial communications ports, eight
contact inputs, an internal temperature sensor (along with provision for
connecting an external temperature sensor), two DC-voltage-monitoring
inputs, and two relay-contact outputs.
The Model 125’s processing power is provided by a microprocessor,
a real-time multi-tasking operating system, and RAM-based program
software. The program software can be remotely updated, ensuring that
upgrades are easily performed. The Model 125’s internal menu system
enables you to configure and operate the Model 125 with ease. This
provides the flexibility to meet both site-specific requirements and global
maintenance goals.
Figure 1-1 illustrates the major hardware components of the Model 125
as installed in a typical PBX-system site.

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Modem
Internal
Battery
Microcomputer
External
Temperature Sensor
Relays
Internal
Temp Sensor
Contact
DC
Monitor 1
Voice Mail
Maintenance
Terminal
PBX Maint. Port
Phone Line
120Vac Power
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3
Remote-
Access Device Dial-Out
Receiver
RAM
RAM
RAM
RAM
Real-Time
Clock
Maint. Port
Status
LEDs
Input 1
Contact
Input 8
DC
Monitor 2
Relay 1
Relay 2
Wiring
Interface
(e.g. 66-type)
Power
Supply
and
Battery
Charger 2400 bps
RS-232 RS-232 RS-232
System
SRAM
Backup
Battery
Figure 1-1. Model 125 Installed in a Typical PBX-System Site
Major Purposes
The Model 125 serves two major purposes. First, as an intelligent “front
end,” it provides rapid, secure access to devices connected to the three
serial communications ports. Extensive password protection and access
logging maintains the integrity of the connected equipment.
Second, the Model 125 monitors various site conditions. Both real-time
and historical records of the conditions are available for review. In
addition, alarm conditions can be defined so that the system will generate
automatic dial-out alarm reports. These reports, which are in the form of
text-based data, can be transmitted to multiple receiver locations using the
Model 125’s internal modem. In addition, alarm conditions can cause the
unit to call a pager.

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Feature Highlights
• Rapid, Secure Access to Three Serial Ports
• Configurable Access and Security Parameters
Multiple, Unique Name-Password Combinations
Logging of User Access
Intruder Detection, Lock Out, and Reporting
• Monitors On-Site Equipment-Room Conditions
• Serial Port Monitoring and Message Capture
• Automatic Reporting of Alarms
• Real-Time Display of System Conditions
• Maintains Log of Site and System Activity
• Relay Functions
• Menu System for Rapid Model 125 Operation
Provides Rapid, Secure Access to Equipment
The Model 125 contains three RS-232 serial ports. These are designed
to allow communications with up to three serial ports located on
telecommunications or other types of data equipment.
A typical configuration might consist of a PBX telephone system’s
maintenance port connected to Port 1 on the Model 125. The maintenance
port on an associated voice-mail system would be connected to Port 2.
Although a third device can be connected to Port 3, this port is generally
reserved for an on-site maintenance terminal.
On-Site Access
Using an on-site terminal or personal computer connected to Port 3, you
can access the serial port on either connected device by simply selecting
a software menu option. You do not need to connect a cable to one
device, then remove it to connect to the other device. The cables are
already in place! Nor do you need to change communications settings
such as data format or baud rate when switching from one port to another.
The Model 125’s smart routing capability automatically performs any
needed protocol conversion.

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Remote Access
In addition to on-site access, you may choose to access the Model 125
from a remote location as well. Integral to the Model 125 is a 2400
bits-per-second modem. Connect the unit to a phone line and you are
ready to use all Model 125 resources. A remote-access device can be
as simple as a modem and a terminal or a modem and a personal
computer running communications software that supports VT100
emulation. (The Model 125 also provides limited functionality with a
TTY-compatible terminal.)
The Model 125’s internal modem enables you to access the Model 125
from a variety of remote locations, or to access many Model 125s from
a single location. The Model 125 eliminates the need for more than one
phone line and more than one on-site modem.
When you access the Model 125 from a remote site, you enjoy the same
capabilities provided through on-site access. You can connect to Ports 1
and 2 on the Model 125, and, if it is not configured for use with an on-site
maintenance terminal, to Port 3 as well. You can also access the Model
125’s menu system to view an audit trail of events and “alarms” reported
by the Model 125 (described later in this chapter), or to configure and test
the system. You can even configure the system to allow you to perform
special functions remotely, such as using one of the two relays to perform
a reset of malfunctioning equipment.
The advantages of remote-access monitoring are self-evident to all
involved with equipment maintenance—whether they provide services
to many clients, maintain equipment in several locations on a corporate
campus, or simply wish to continue site monitoring when most personnel
are “off duty.” With the Model 125 there is no need to spend time traveling
to a site unless you know a potential problem exists.
Configurable Access and Security Parameters
Although the Model 125 provides you rapid, easy access to the devices
connected to the three serial ports, it in no way trades these advantages
for system security. On the contrary, the Model 125 contains a multi-
functional access security system designed to give you the right amount of
security for meeting your specific needs.
The Model 125 enables you to configure access security using two different
modes. These are the open-operator-menu mode and the name-password
mode. Open-operator-menu provides basic security suitable for use with