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D

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A standardized client-server IP networking protocol that enables network administrators to centrally and automatically manage the assignment of IP addresses in an organization’s network.

Driver

A package of commands that generates or is the event script that controls devices.

E

Edison power receptacle

Is a standard power connector. The rear panel of the IPL T PCS4, U. S. version, has four female Edison receptacles into which devices are plugged in order to be monitored, scheduled, and powered on and off by the PCS4.

Ethernet

A network protocol that uses MAC addresses to exchange data between computers. Using

 

ARP, with TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices can be connected to the Internet. An Ethernet

 

LAN typically uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. Ethernet systems provide transmission

 

speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Ethernet is mostly based on the IEEE 802.3 standard.

Executive mode

An operating mode in which the IPL T PCS4 does not accept commands from the front

 

panel. Also called front panel security lockout.

 

 

F

 

Firmware

Embedded software that is stored permanently in read-only memory (ROM) and contains

 

basic instructions for how the PCS4 operates. Firmware upgrades are periodically made

 

available for uploading via the IPL T PCS4 Firmware Upgrade web page.

Full reference threshold

The point at which a device starts to operate at full power.

H

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)

A web protocol based on TCP/IP that is used to retrieve hypertext objects from remote web pages.

I

IEC power receptacle

Is a standard power connector. The IPL T PCS4i rear panel has four female IEC receptacles into which devices are plugged in order to be monitored, scheduled, and powered on and off by the PCS4i.

IP (Internet Protocol)

The protocol or standard used to send information from one computer to another on the Internet.

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Contents IPL T PCS4 IPL T PCS4iSafety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Software Commands Conventions Used in this GuideNotifications Contents IPL T PCS4 Contents About this Guide FeaturesIntroduction About the IPL T PCS4Application Diagrams IPL T PCS4Connection Diagram for IPL T PCS4i Installation Rear Panels Installation OverviewRear Panels IPL T PCS4i Rear Panel 220 VACConfiguring the LAN Port Setting Up the LAN PortConnecting the Devices LAN Port CablingIPL T PCS4 Installation and Rear Panel Front Panel Features Operation Front Panel FeaturesSetting Up the System Using the Front Panel Setting Up Power ControlSetting Power Level Reference Thresholds Setting the Full power threshold If the receptacle Is set to Power level Receptacle Full None and Not Set thresholdsStandby Grouping Receptacles Front panel Security Lockout Executive ModeLED lit Group Red power LED lit Group Clearing thresholdsActivation Resetting the UnitMode ResultHold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks once Configuration Control Configuring the HardwareSetting Up the Computer Using ARP ARP-S Command Screen Setting Up the Computer Using a Web Browser Screen Showing the Ping CommandSetting up the computer for IP communication Subnet mask Default gateway Blank or Configuring the IPL T PCS4 using a web browser Example of a Default System SettingsUsing the Embedded Web Pages Password Prompt WindowViewing the System Status System Status WebConfiguration Specifying system settingsIP settings Date and time settings Assigning passwords To assign passwordsRemoving passwords Entering e-mail addresses for alerts Mail Alerts Screen Upper PortionUpgrading firmware Managing receptaclesSwitching power to receptacles on and off Grouping receptaclesMonitoring the receptacles and setting the alarm Monitoring Settings sectionAlarm Relay Settings section Scheduling power to receptacles Scheduling an individual receptacleScheduling receptacles by day of the week All receptacles on and offOne receptacle, power on or off File ManagementUploading files to the web Adding a directoryOther file management functions Custom Web Pages Server Side Includes SSIsQuery Strings Example of a Query String Command Code exampleURL Encoding Browser View of Previous Html Source CodeReserved characters Unsafe charactersCharacters Hex Dec Device Power Control Accessing and Using Telnet PortCustom Web Pages Troubleshooting Power ConnectionsSuccessful Ping Command Response Network ConnectionsDownloading Global Configurator Software SIS Programming Control Host-to-Interface CommunicationMessages Initiated by the IPL T PCS4 Password Information Error ResponsesError Response References Using the Command and Response Table Telnet Web BrowserSymbol Definitions ExampleX5@ X71 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Power Receptacle Monitoring and Alarm FunctionsWeb Browser-specific Commands Password and Security Settings Set GMT offset24 View GMT offsetDirectory Commands Below Telnet text responses Ethernet control interface SpecificationsReference Material AC control interfaceAlarm relay control GeneralPart Numbers and Accessories Mounting the IPL T PCS4 InterfaceRack mounting procedure Mounting the IPL T PCS4 on a Rack ShelfUnder-desk Mounting Mounting the IPL T PCS4 under FurnitureGlossary 10/100Base-TDriver Power level reference threshold Subnet Asia Middle East USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaEurope, Africa, and the Middle China East Europe
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