Kramer Electronics PL-150 user manual Contents

Contents

Contents

1	Introduction	1
2	Getting Started	1
2.1	Quick Start	1
3	Overview	3
3.1	Terminology Used in this User Manual	4
4	Your PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor	4
5	Installing in a Rack	7
6	Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor	8
6.1	Connecting the Relays	9
6.2	Controlling the PL-50 via the Ethernet Port	9
6.2.1	Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)	9
6.2.2	Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable	10
6.2.3	Configuring the Ethernet Port Initially	11
6.3	Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages	13
6.3.1	Setting the Embedded Web Page	13
6.3.2	The Panel Screen	15
6.3.3	The Scheduler Screen	16
6.3.4	The Channel Settings Screen	18
6.3.5	The Alerts Screen	19
6.3.6	The Power Measurement Screen	21
6.3.7	The Power ON/OFF Order Screen	22
6.3.8	The Configurations Screen	24
6.3.8.1	The Security System	26
6.4	DIP-switch Settings	27
7	Operating Your PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor	27
7.1	Calibrating via the Front Panel Buttons	27
8	Flash Memory Upgrade	29
8.1	Upgrading the Firmware	29
8.1.1	Download the Firmware	29
8.1.2	Connect a PC to the PL-50	29
8.1.3	Update the Firmware	30
8.2	Changing the Device Parameters	35
9	Technical Specifications	35
10	Kramer Protocol 3000	36
10.1	Protocol 3000 Syntax	36
10.2	Command Terms	37
10.3	Common Commands	38
10.4	Result and Error Codes	40
10.5	Security Commands	40
10.6	Network Setting Commands	41

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