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Function 07: SPCN functions

This function allows you to perform a system power control network (SPCN) operation.

This function is available only in the manual operating mode and from power on standby.

Notes:
  • The system that will display the ID must be powered off with ac power applied.
  • If you have just restored power to the system, the service processor must return to standby mode before the control panel functions will work correctly. Returning the service processor to standby mode takes a few minutes after the panel appears to be operational.
  • The control panel must be in manual operating mode to access function 07 options.
To perform an SPCN operation that is controlled by function 07, do the following:
  1. Select function 07, and then press Enter. 07** is displayed.
  2. Select the function that you want to perform (see Table 1). Use the Increment or Decrement buttons (↑↓) to scroll to the appropriate function. Press Enter to display 07nn00, where nn is the function that you selected.
    Table 1. SPCN functions in function 07
    Function Description For more information
    A1 Broadcasts a power-on command. Go to step 5.
    A6 Displays frame address on all I/O enclosures. Go to step 5.
    A8 Displays the SPCN configuration ID number for a selected frame. 07A8 is displayed. Go to step 3.
    A9 Sets the SPCN configuration ID for a selected frame. 07A9 is displayed. Go to step 4.
  3. If you selected function A8 in step 2, complete the following steps to display the configuration of the I/O enclosure:
    1. Use the Increment (↑) or Decrement (↓) buttons to select the first two characters of the frame address of the I/O enclosure, and then press Enter. 07nn00 is displayed, where nn is the first byte of the frame address.
    2. Use the Increment (↑) or Decrement (↓) buttons to select the second two characters of the frame address of the I/O enclosure, and then press Enter. 07nn00 is displayed on the selected I/O enclosure, where nn is the second byte of the frame address.
      Notes:
      • The display on the addressed I/O enclosure is blinking on and off.
      • The configuration ID is the last two characters of the bottom line.
  4. If you selected function A9 in step 2, complete the following steps to set the configuration of the selected I/O enclosure:
    1. Ensure that the system power of the selected I/O enclosure is in standby mode. If the system power of the selected I/O enclosure is not in standby mode, power it off. Then return to step 1.
    2. Use the (↑) or Decrement (↓) buttons to select the first two characters of the frame address of the I/O enclosure to configure, and then press Enter. 07nn00 is displayed, where nn is the first byte of the unit address.
    3. Use the Increment (↑) or Decrement (↓) buttons to select the second two characters of the frame address of the I/O enclosure, and then press Enter. 07nn00 is displayed, where nn is the second byte of the frame address.
      Note: The display on the addressed I/O enclosure is blinking on and off.
    4. Use the Increment (↑) or Decrement (↓) buttons to select the correct configuration ID. 07nn is displayed, where nn is the configuration ID.
    5. Press Enter. 07nn00 is displayed. After 20 to 30 seconds, the display on the addressed I/O enclosure stops blinking and returns to the normal display format.
  5. Scroll to 07** using the Increment (↑) or Decrement (↓) buttons, and then press Enter. This returns the control panel to the normal display.


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Last updated: Thu, October 10, 2013