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SimpleComTools, LLC PRC1000 – User Manual
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PRC1000 Setup and Configuration
Setup and configuration of the PRC can be done in either two ways:
- using a conventional terminal program and AT Commands
- using the MS Windows based PRC1000 Configuration Utility
Communicating to the PRC1000
Communicating with the PRC1000 is done thru a DB9 male connector (RS232). The port is configured as a
DCE (terminal) port, therefore, in order to connect to the PRCL1000 from a PC, you use a standard serial
cable. The serial port is set by default at a baud rate of 9600,8N1. No flow control is used as this is a 3 wire
device (TX, RX and GND). (All flow control signals are “looped-back” for your convenience).
Connection Steps
Step 1:
Connect your PC to the PRC1000 using any standard
RS232 serial cable. The PRC1000 serial port is configured
as a DCE, so there is no need for a null adapter. Any
standard serial cable will work just fine.
Step 2:
Launch the PRC1000 Configuration Utility. Select the correct
COM Port on your PC from the Connection Type drop down
menu. You will be able to view the status of the connection in the
Status window.
Step 3:
Once successfully connected, you can begin to configure the device using either the Microsoft
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Configuration Utility or the AT Command interface.
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Configuration Utility:
This interface lets you configure the device date and
time, as well as the operation schedule for the relays.
start/stop time; length of operation; and daily, weekly
and monthly events. Events are programmed using
simple drop-down menus and text input boxes.
The advanced interface is accessed via the VIEW
menu. This interface lets you configure the date and
time and schedule settings manually. It also allows you
to configure the sleep timer settings, as well as user-
definable alias commands to control both ON and OFF
operations.
The alias commands allow for control of the operation
of the relays by either a user or a connected machine.
By connecting the PRC1000 to a serial-to-Ethernet
device server, the PRC1000 becomes an IP or Internet
controllable relay. By connecting the PRC1000 to a
machine, the PRC1000 becomes capable of controlling
the power to any device via the receipt of any serial
data string.
AT Commands:
Finally, the configuration utility provides a simple terminal interface that allows for manual configuration of the
PRC1000 using conventional AT Commands.