Western Telematic PLS-345 User Manual

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Network Port and Activity Indicator: An RJ45 Ethernet

port, for connection to your TCP/IP network. To

communicate via Network, please access the PLS-345 as

described in Section 5.2.
Note: The PLS-345 features a 10Base-T network

interface. When connecting the PLS-345 to a

100Base-T interface, most router switches will

autosense to determine if the device is 100Base-T or

10Base-T, and then configure the network interface

accordingly. If your router switch does not

autosense, the network interface port must be

manually set to 10Base-T.

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Modem Port: A male, RS-232, DB9 connector, DTE

configuration. For connection to an external modem.

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Console Port: A male, RS-232, DB9 connector, DTE

configuration. For connection to a Local PC.

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Monitor Selector Switch: A slide switch that is used to

set the PLS-345 to monitor either an RS-232 line or a

contact. When properly configured, the PLS-345 can

perform A/B switching based on the signal level at either

an RS-232 Line or a contact connected to the Monitor

Input Connector. For more information on the Monitor

feature, please refer to Section 5.7.

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Monitor Input Connector: A two pin connector, which is

used to attach the ground and input lines for an RS-232

line or contact circuit that you wish to monitor. When

properly configured, the PLS-345 can perform A/B

switching based on the signal level at the Monitor Input

Connector. For more information on the Monitor feature,

please refer to Section 5.7.

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Power Components: A Master Power Switch and an AC

power cable receptacle. For more information on power

ratings, please refer to the specifications printed adjacent

to the power cable receptacle. Prior to connecting the

PLS-345 to your power source, please refer to the

warnings and cautions listed at the beginning of this User's

Guide and in Section 4.1.

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Section 2: Unit Description

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