User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- Figure 2.1: VMR Series - Front Panel (Model VMR-16HD20-1 Shown)
- Figure 2.2: VMR Series - Back Panel (Model VMR-16HD20-1 Shown)
- Figure 2.3: NPS Series - Front Panel (Model NPS-16HD20-1 Shown)
- Figure 2.4: NPS Series - Back Panel (Model NPS-16HD20-1 Shown)
- Figure 5.1: Boot Priority Example 1
- Figure 5.2: Boot Priority Example 2
- Figure 9.1: The Help Menu (Administrator Mode; Text Interface - VMR Shown)
- Figure 14.1: Web Access Parameters (Text Interface Only)
- Figure B.1: RS232 SetUp Port Interface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Unit Description
- 3. Getting Started
- 4. Hardware Installation
- 5. Basic Configuration
- 5.1. Communicating with the VMR or NPS Unit
- 5.2. Configuration Menus
- 5.3. Defining System Parameters
- 5.4. User Accounts
- 5.5. Managing User Accounts
- 5.6. The Plug Group Directory
- 5.7. Defining Plug Parameters
- 5.8. Serial Port Configuration
- 5.9. Network Configuration
- 5.10. Save User Selected Parameters
- 6. Reboot Options
- 7. Alarm Configuration
- 8. The Status Screens
- 9. Operation
- 10. SSH Encryption
- 11. Syslog Messages
- 12. SNMP Traps
- 13. Operation via SNMP
- 14. Setting Up SSL Encryption
- 15. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters
- 16. Upgrading VMR/NPS Firmware
- 17. Command Reference Guide
- Appendix A. Specifications
- Appendix B. Interface Descriptions
- Appendix C. Customer Service
- Index
4-3
Hardware Installation
4.3. Serial SetUp Port Connection
The VMR/NPS SetUp Port is a female, RJ45 RS232 connector, wired in a DCE
configuration. In the default state, the Setup port is configured for 9600 bps, no parity,
8 data bits, 1 stop bit. The Setup Port can be connected to either an external modem or
a local PC, but not both items at the same time. Appendix B.1 describes the Setup Port
interface.
4.3.1. Connecting a Local PC
Use the DX9F-WTI Adapter supplied with the unit to connect your PC COM port to the
VMR/NPS Setup Port. Make certain that the Serial Port Mode is set to “Normal” as
described in Section 5.8.
4.3.2. Connecting an External Modem
When connecting directly to an external modem, use the optional DX9M-RJ-KIT (not
included) to connect your external modem to the VMR/NPS Setup Port. Make certain
that the modem is initialized at the same default parameters as the VMR Setup Port and
that the VMR/NPS Serial Port Mode is set to “Modem” as described in Section 5.8.
4.4. Connecting the Network Cable
The Network Port is an RJ45 Ethernet jack, for connection to a TCP/IP network.
Connect your 100Base-T cable to the Network Port. Note that the VMR and NPS include
a default IP address (192.168.168.168) and a default subnet mask (255.255.255.0.)
When installing the VMR or NPS in a working network environment, it is recommended
to define network parameters as described in Section 5.9.
4.5. Rack Mounting
To install a VMR or NPS Series unit in your equipment rack, attach the L-Brackets
included with the unit and then mount the unit in a vacant space in your equipment rack.
This completes the VMR/NPS installation instructions. Please proceed to the next
Section for instructions regarding unit configuration.