Just a thought
I once had to do something similar on a piece of equipment that could only
be powered up via a button on a scanned keypad matrix. I wired an optocoupler
across the keyboard "on" closure position of the matrix to maintain complete
isolation then was able to control the on-off through the optocoupler using
external control. It would take some internal wiring and I haven't looked at
the 5000 schematic, but I believe it should be possible. To make it simpler,
maybe just a momentary relay contact closure will do the trick. Possibly
control the relay from one of the handshaking lines of the computer serial port
while you are connected via VNC and using hyperterminal? Someone more familiar
with RS-232 control than me, would have to let you know if that's possible.
Jim
K5HY
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:16:30 -0500
> CC: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Control Power On Flex 5000A
>
> Neal,
>
> I'm with you but a remote AC strip will not turn on the Flex 5000. I know
> how to turn on the AC/DC power remotely. I want to turn on/off the Flex 5000
> remotely. I'd appreciate any ideas on how to activate the Flex 5000
> remotely.
> 73,
>
> Mack de WB4MAK
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Neal Campbell"
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 20:13
> To: "Steve Nance"
> Cc: "Mack" ;
> Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Remote Control Power On Flex 5000A
>
>> You can buy networked power control devices that use telnet to turn on
>> and off devices. They are usually pretty expensive but it might be
>> worth a periodic check on ebay.
>>
>> Neal Campbell
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>>
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 7:53 PM, Steve Nance wrote:
>>> Mack,
>>>
>>> I think I misunderstood what you wanted to do. What I told you would only
>>> turn PowerSDR off/on not the F5K itself. I don't think there is a way to
>>> do
>>> what you want.
>>>
>>> Sorry, my mistake.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Steve K5FR
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Steve Nance [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 5:35 PM
>>> To: 'Mack'; 'flexradio@flex-radio.biz'
>>> Subject: RE: [Flexradio] Remote Control Power On Flex 5000A
>>>
>>> Hi Mack,
>>>
>>> Yes, you can turn the power on/off By using a macro in DDUtil with the
>>> following commands.
>>> "ZZPS1;" = power on
>>> "ZZPS0;" = power off
>>>
>>> Here is a link that will explain how to use macros in DDUtil if your not
>>> familiar.
>>> http://k5fr.com/ddutilwiki/index.php?title=How_To#Setup_Macro_Commands
>>>
>>> Let me know if you need any assistance.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Steve K5FR
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mack
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:20 PM
>>> To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
>>> Subject: [Flexradio] Remote Control Power On Flex 5000A
>>>
>>> I've searched the KB and the reflector archives and not found the answer.
>>> Is
>>> there a way to remotely power on the Flex 5000A? That is, if I use an
>>> internet controlled power strip to turn on the AC power, which in turn
>>> powers on the 12 VDC power, is there a means to "press the power button"
>>> on
>>> the Flex 5000A via software? Of is there a means to have it default to
>>> power
>>> on when DC power is applied to the Flex 5000A.
>>>
>>> I use my Flex remotely when I travel on day trips but would like the
>>> ability
>>> to power it up and down remotely when I'm out of town on extended trips.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Mack de WB4MAK
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