Extron electronic IPL T PC1i manual Custom Web Pages, Server Side Includes SSIs, Query strings

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Custom Web Pages

On the IPL T PC1, custom web pages are supported. You can determine the layout and appearance of the pages displayed on your screen. Server side includes (SSIs) enable you to obtain information from the unit and display the information on web pages. Query strings allow you to send information and commands to the unit to change its configuration or provide you with feedback (see “Query strings,” below).

Server Side Includes (SSIs)

Server side includes are a type of HTML comment that directs the web server to dynamically generate data for a web page whenever it is requested. SSIs typically use SIS commands to communicate with the products or attached control devices. Using SSIs, you can design and display custom pages, with PC1 information provided by the SIS commands (see the “SIS Programming and Control” section for these commands).

The basic format for an Extron SSI is <!—#echovar=”x”—>, where x is the SIS command to be executed.

When a web page is requested, the web server removes the SSI and replaces it with the answer to the SIS command within quotes.

Server Side Include Using the Host SIS command

 

SIS Command

 

<!--#echo var="

N

"-->

 

SIS command

 

 

to be processed

 

*type with no spaces

by the IP Link

 

 

 

Figure 32. Example of the SSI Command

In the figure above, the N command is used to request the PC1 part number.

Query strings

A query string is the portion of a URL that appears after the question mark. The query string contains parameters or instructions for the web server to execute. The basic format for a query string within a link is:

<a href=”index.html?cmd=x”>Receptacle 1</a>

where x is the SIS command to be executed.

When a link is accessed on a web page, the URL is passed to the web server to tell it which web page to return to the browser. The portion of the URL after the question mark is the query string, which contains the SIS command that the IPL T PC1 will remove and execute.

Like SSI formatted commands, query strings can use any valid SIS command.

The query string in the figure below turns off DHCP on the IP Link device.

SIS Command*

<a href="index.html

?

cmd=

HTML Code

Starts

Tells web server

query string.

for a Link

 

that SIS

 

 

command follows.

W1*1PC

">

Receptacle on

</a>

SIS Command

HTML Code

Linked Text

Closes

To Be Processed

for a Link

 

link.

by the IP Link

 

 

 

*Enter with no spaces.

Figure 33. Example of a URL with a Query String Using an SIS Command

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Contents IPL T PC1 IPL T PC1iVorsicht AvertissementAchtung PrecaucionFCC Class a Notice Conventions Used in this Guide Software CommandsNotifications Contents IPL T PC1 Contents About this Guide FeaturesIntroduction About the IPL T PC1IPL T PC1 Introduction Application Diagram Extron IPL T PC1iInstallation Overview Installation Rear PanelThis section describes Rear Panels IPL T PC1 Rear Panel 120 VACAccessing the Communication Sheet Connecting CablesRS-232 Port Cabling Connecting the Display Device To connect the display device to the PC1Wiring for IR Control Wiring the Local Area Network LAN PortRJ-45 Connector Wiring Wiring the Contact Input Port Front Panel Features Operation Front Panel FeaturesSetting Up the System Using the Front Panel Setting Up Power Control of the Output DeviceResetting Front Panel Security Lockout Executive ModeResult ModeActivation Purpose and notesHold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks twice Hold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks oncePurpose and notes This mode is used for troubleshooting Four times in quick succession, confirming a mode 4 resetConfiguration Control Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet ControlSetting Up and Configuring the PC1 Using ARP Space must separate arp and the hyphenSetting Up and Configuring the PC1 Using a Web Browser IPL T PC1 LAN port defaultsSetting Up the Computer for IP Communication Network Connections WindowEnter the following values as shown below Default gatewayOn the Local Area Connection Properties window, select IP addressConfiguring the IPL T PC1 Using a Web Browser Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties Window for Windows XPSystem Settings Page with Default IP Address Using the IPL T PC1 Web Pages Password Prompt WindowViewing the System Status System Status ScreenUsing the Configuration Pages Specifying system settingsIP settings Date and time settingsConfiguring the RS-232 Port and the AC Receptacle Contact input portRS-232 port Using the IR DriversAC receptacle Performing a command Assigning passwordsRemoving passwords Click SubmitEntering e-mail addresses Mail Alerts Page Upper PortionSetting up Smtp authentication Downloading the firmware from the web Upgrading FirmwareUpdating the firmware Click Browse to open a Choose file window Firmware File Selected on the Choose File WindowScheduling ScheduleScheduling output receptacle power To schedule power on and off to the output receptacleScheduling front panel lockout executive mode Set Schedule For Field for Executive ModeScheduling by day of the week Managing Files Changing an individual settingUploading files to the web Adding a directory Other file management functionsServer Side Includes SSIs Where x is the SIS command to be executedCustom Web Pages Query stringsCode example Web Page Html Source Code Document Showing SSIsSpecial characters Reserved characters URL encodingReserved characters Character Hexadecimal DecimalAccessing and Using Telnet Port Unsafe charactersConnecting to the IP Address Power Connections TroubleshootingNetwork Connections Global Configurator Software Response to an Unsuccessful Ping CommandMessages Initiated by the IPL T PC1 SIS Programming ControlHost-to-Interface Communication IPL T PC1 IP addressError Responses Password InformationError Response References Telnet Web Browser Using the Command and Response TablePort and must be hex encoded if non-alphanumeric Symbol Definitions X2% = priority set to Send Data String command parametersX2# X3#X4$ X3%X4@ X4%X7# X6$X7@ X7$Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Example Mail Server Setup Commands Mail CommandsWeb Browser-specific Commands IP Setup CommandsSet GMT offset24 # CZ Password and Security Settings Remapping Port DesignationsTelnet text responses File CommandsVar file new Array Web responses Html sample codeFile memory See belowTelnet text responses Send a page GET on port 80 followed by WSFReset Zap and Erase Commands DefaultSpecifications Reference MaterialIR control interface GeneralPart Numbers and Accessories Mounting the IPL T PC1 InterfaceRack mounting procedure Under-desk MountingMounting the IPL T PC1 Under Furniture Mbps or 100 Mbps GlossaryNumbers and a Device’s MAC or physical machine addressOn and off by the PC1 Addresses in an organization’s networkControls devices 10 Mbps or 100 MbpsTwo ports HyperText objects from remote web pagesIts corresponding physical MAC address on the LAN Standard ports used are 23 for Telnet and 80 for EthernetLocated, and accessed Are used in these commands and responsesPoint at which a device starts to operate at standby power Or networks on the InternetConfiguration or provide you with feedback GlobalViewer, and your custom web pagesAsia Middle East USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaEurope, Africa, and the Middle China East Europe
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