User`s guide

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2. Unit Description
2.1. VMR Series - Front Panel
As shown in Figure 2.1, the VMR Series Front Panel includes the following components:
1. SetUpPort: An RJ45 RS232 serial port (DCE configuration) used for connection to
a local terminal or external modem, as described in Section 4.3.2. For a description
of the Setup Port interface, please refer to Appendix B.1.
2. "ON"Indicator: An LED which lights when power is applied to the VMR.
3. "RDY"Indicator: (Ready) Flashes if unit is ready to receive commands.
4. DefaultButton: Toggles outlets On/Off or resets unit to factory default parameters
as described in Section 2.5.
5. ResetButton: Reboots and/or resets the VMR to factory defaults as described in
Section 2.5.
Note: All Front Panel Button functions can also be disabled via the System
Parameters menu, as described in Section 5.3.
6. OutputStatusIndicators: LEDs light when corresponding outlet is switched On.
7. BranchACurrentUsage: Ten LEDs which light to indicate total current usage by
Power Circuit A. The first LED lights when 0% to 9% of maximum rated current is
used, and the last LED lights when over 100% of maximum rated current is used.
8. BranchBCurrentUsage: Same as Item 7 above, except displays values for
Power Circuit B. (Not present on VMR-4HS and VMR-8HS series units.)
9. BranchACircuitBreakers: (Not present on VMR-4HS series models) Two circuit
breakers, which protect Branch A. One circuit breaker protects outlets A1 through
A4, and the other circuit breaker protects outlets A5 through A8. Circuit Breakers
on VMR models are rated as follows:
• VMR-**-1SeriesandVMR-**-2Series: 20 Amps
• VMR-**-3Series: 16 Amps
10. BranchBCircuitBreakers: Same as Item 10 above, except circuit breakers
protect outlets on Branch B. (Not present on VMR-4HS and VMR-8HS series units.)
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VMR-16
Managed Power Controller
SETUP PORT
DEFAULT
OUTPUT STATUS
BRANCH A
CURRENT USAGE
RESET
ON RDY
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 10% 100%
BRANCH B
CURRENT USAGE
10% 100%
A1 - A4
A5 - A8
B5 - B8B1 - B4
1 2 3 4
5
6 7
8
10
9
Figure 2.1: VMR Series - Front Panel (Model VMR-16HD20-1 Shown)