Page 3 - DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 3 ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL .......................................................................................................... 4 Connection Description ............................................................................................................
Page 4 - ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL; Standard for Information Technology; Connection Description
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 4 ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL This document provides information required for installing and operating your Bay Tech equipment. It should allow the user to connect to, power up, and access an applications menu where peripheral equipment can be controlled. We recommen...
Page 5 - EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION; not; shipped with unit but is available upon request at time of; Installation; UNPACKING; or call toll free inside the United States at
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 5 EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION The DS-Series host communications modules have an RJ-45 port which uses an 8-pin crossed modular cable to connect to a local EIA-232 device such as a computer terminal or external modem. Most serial computers do not have RJ-45 connection...
Page 6 - Power; Serial Setup; Connect the
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 6 Power CAUTION: This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not install near water or expose this unit to moisture. To prevent heat buildup, do not coil the power cord when in use. Do not use extension cords. Do not attempt to make any internal changes to the po...
Page 7 - Main Menu
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 7 • Connect the Host Module’s EIA-232 port to the adapter via the RJ08X007 rolled flat ribbon cable. • Default configuration is 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity . NOTE: At any time during the session you need to go to another menu, use the Attention ...
Page 8 - Login Setup; Figure 3
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 8 Figure 2 Login Setup This menu allows the user to enable or disable the Header, Access Control, Menu, Manage Users, Auto Connect, Dial Back Number, and Assign User Ports. Figure 3 Header This allows the admin to have enable or disable Header upon connection to th...
Page 10 - Local Modem Option; This option sets the number of rings before the unit answers.; Cabling; RJ-45 Cables and Adapters; Pin EIA
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 10 Local Modem Option Figure 5 Ring to Answer This option sets the number of rings before the unit answers. Connectivity Timeout This option sets the continuous connectivity time (5 to 255 minutes) before the modem automatically disconnects. Inactivity Timeout This...
Page 11 - Adapters
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 11 Adapters Signals Listed are the pin specifications for the BayTech cable and adapters and the terminal COM ports: Signal RS-232 Port (DS) RS-232 Port (RPC) COM Port DE-9 Pin COM Port DB-25 Pin Signal DTR 1 1 4 20 DSR GND 2 2 1 GND RTS 3 3 7 5 CTS TXD 4 4 3 2 RXD...
Page 13 - Detailed Operation and Configuration; Configuration Menu; without the option description:
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 13 Detailed Operation and Configuration DS71-MD4 Main Menu The menu may vary according to the number of DS74 modules installed in the unit. With a proper connection to the unit upon power-up or unit reset, the following menu is displayed: NOTE: Only the Admin user ...
Page 14 - Configuration Status
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 14 Configuration Status The Status menu displays the modules installed and the current configuration of the host module. The following are the factory default settings: Copyright(C) Bay Technical Associates 2006DS71-MD4 Data Switch Series - V90 Modem Host Module Re...
Page 16 - Serial Port Configuration; default settings; are; Baud Rate; Select “Word Size” and the DS displays the following:; Default is 8
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 16 Serial Port Configuration Handshaking, Baud Rate, Word Size, Stop Bits, and Parity are configured through either the serial or Ethernet ports using the menus. Xon/Xoff, RTS and DTR Line Drivers can only be configured through the phone line via a modem. The defau...
Page 18 - Select “RTS Driver State” the DS displays the following:; Port Device Name; Select a port and type the new name:; Port Select Code; and is; Attention Character; The Default is
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 18 RTS/DTR Line Driver Inactivity State RTS (Request to Send)/ DTR (Data Terminal Ready) is normally used in conjunction with an external modem. With no modem the RTS and DTS default state is High. Select “RTS Driver State” the DS displays the following: Select “DT...
Page 19 - Disconnect Timeguard; The Default setting is Disabled.; Connect port ID Echo; The Default setting is Disabled
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 19 Disconnect Timeguard This feature ensures reliable binary data transmission by providing a one-second “Timeguard” after the DS-Series receives the attention character. If more data is received within the delay period, the DS treats the character as data, not an ...
Page 20 - Header; Default Header is enabled; Access Control; Default for both is disabled.; The host module confirms the option you selected to change.; Menu; The default user and password is; Manage Users; The “admin” can not be deleted.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 20 Header If enabled, the following header appears with the main menu upon initialization of power or after a modem connection to the host module has been established. If disabled, the header does not appear with the main menu. Default Header is enabled . Access Co...
Page 22 - Auto Connect; Select 2) to turn on or off the Auto Connect feature
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 22 Auto Connect This feature allows the admin to select the module and port that the user will be automatically connected on dial-in. The auto connect port has priority over the login setup menu enable/disable selection, thus prevent the menu selection screen from ...
Page 23 - Assign User Ports; This option allows the administrator to limit users’ port access.; Add ports; Remove Ports; Module displays the user’s assigned ports:; Add All Ports
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 23 Select “Dialback Delay” option to set the amount of delay time before the unit dials the phone number assigned to the user. Default is 10 seconds Assign User Ports This option allows the administrator to limit users’ port access. Add ports Module displays the us...
Page 24 - Ring to Answer; The default setting is 2; Connectivity Timeout; Default setting is 60 minutes.; The module displays the following:; Inactivity Timeout; Default setting is; Select Inactivity Timeout and the module display the following:
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 24 Select this option to add all ports to the user. The module displays the user with all ports added. Remove All Ports Select this option and the module displays the user with all ports deleted. Local Modem Option Ring to Answer Select “Rings to Auto Answer” to se...
Page 25 - Unit ID; This option allows the admin users to change the Host Module’s name.; Unit Reset; does not return user selections to their default settings.; Functional Solutions:; DS power is on and cable connected to EIA232 serial port.
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 25 Unit ID This option allows the admin users to change the Host Module’s name. Enter the desired Unit ID, followed by <cr.> The DS71-MD4 stores the changes in non-volatile memory and returns to the module configuration menu. I/O modules Reset Select “I/O Mod...
Page 27 - DS71-MD4 Reset Procedure; BayTech Product Warranty
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 27 DS71-MD4 Reset Procedure 1. Press and hold reset button as you power cycle the module. 2. Continue to hold button for 45 seconds, then release button. 3. Use Terminal program into the serial port if not already doing so. 4. If no opening menu, Type 5 semi-colons...
Page 28 - Exceptions; Technical Support; Repair and Return Policy
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 28 Exceptions This warranty does not cover misuse or minor imperfections that fall within design specifications or that do not materially alter functionality. BayTech does not warrant and is not responsible for damages incurred in shipping and handling or caused by...
Page 29 - Return Authorization Process:
DS71-MD4 Serial host and 56k Modem 29 If a product is being returned for credit (based on BayTech approval), the credit will not include shipping and handling charges. Determination of credit amount will be made after BayTech receives the product. Returns on BayTech products older than 3 months are ...