Kramer Electronics PL-150 Introduction, Getting Started, P3K Wizard Software, Quick Start

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Introduction

1Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PL-50Power Controller Monitor. The PL-50is ideal for power monitoring and security systems.

The package includes the following items:

•PL-50Power Controller Monitor

•A power cord and an infrared remote control transmitter (including the required battery and a separate user manual2)

•This user manual2

•P3K Wizard Software

2Getting Started

We recommend that you:

•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment

•Review the contents of this user manual

•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3

2.1Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:

Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories

and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products

2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Contents Model Contents Instruction Codes43 FiguresTables Getting Started IntroductionP3K Wizard Software Quick StartGetting Started Ethernet OverviewYour PL-50 Power Controller Monitor Your PL-50 Power Controller MonitorPL-50 Power Controller Monitor Front Panel Feature Function PL-50 Power Controller Monitor FeaturesBefore Installing in a Rack Installing in a RackConnecting the PL-50 Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller MonitorControlling the PL-50 via the Ethernet Port Connecting the RelaysRight-click Local Area Connection Properties Local Area Connection Properties window appearsConnecting via a Straight-Through Cable Upload Main Screen Click the Connect button Connect screen appears as followsIf required, make changes and click Save. If not, click Exit Following window appears Controlling via the Embedded Web PagesRunning the Application Panel Screen Scheduler Screen Scheduler Screen FeaturesHelp BOX Channel Settings Screen Features Define the Channel Settings screenDefine the Alerts screen Alerts Screen FeaturesSetting the Alarms Power Measurement Screen Features Define the Power Measurement screenPower ON/OFF Order Screen This page lets you set the power on and OFF order and delay Configurations Screen Security System Enabled Enable Security SystemSecurity System DIP-switch Settings Operating Your PL-50 Power Controller MonitorDIP-switch Definitions Calibrating via the Front Panel ButtonsOperating Your PL-50 Power Controller Monitor Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory UpgradeUpload Screen Click the Connect button Connect Window appears see FigureConnection Time Out Message Machine is now connectedUpload Connected Upload Progress Restart Message When the update is finished, the restart message appearsIncludes the technical specifications Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications1 of the PL-50 Changing the Device ParametersProtocol 3000 Syntax Kramer ProtocolHost message format CR LFCommand Command TermsCommon Commands Name FactoryNAME? NAME? NameSecurity Commands Result and Error CodesThese commands are used by network devices running Protocol Network Setting CommandsNET-DHCP? NET-DHCPNET-GATE NET-GATE?Instruction Codes ALARM-ON ALARM-OFFALARM-ON Result ALARM-ON? ALARM-START-ASMES-MODE SwitchLVL SCHED?SWITCH-ORDER SWITCH?SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY?Limited Warranty 2900-000576 REV