Extron electronic IPL T PCS4i Introduction, About this Guide, About the IPL T PCS4, Features

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Introduction

This section gives an overview of the IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i Power Control Interfaces and describes their features. The following topics are covered:

•About this Guide

•About the IPL T PCS4

•Features

•Application Diagrams

About this Guide

This user guide contains information about the Extron IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i Power Control Interfaces, including explanations of how to install, configure, and operate them. Unless otherwise specified, “IPL T PCS4” and “PCS4” refer to both product versions throughout this guide.

About the IPL T PCS4

The Extron IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i IP Link Power Control Interfaces are Ethernet-based power management devices that can control power and schedule and monitor up to four output devices via TCP/IP. The IPL T PCS4i is an international version, configured for 220 VAC with IEC connectors.

The PCS4 can be a stand-alone control device or one of many nodes in a distributed control system environment. It lets you remotely power on and off any attached device and to individually sample and store device power levels. The PCS4 has its own web pages, stored in flash memory within the device.

Features

•Remotely powering devices on and off — Centralized management features such as Telnet allow remote powering on and off of projectors, cameras, video conferencing equipment, switchers, and other audio/video equipment.

•Power level monitoring — Four 3-prong power output receptacles sense the power level delivered. Each receptacle can sample and store power levels for a device operating in full or standby mode.

•Individual power threshold settings — User-defined power thresholds can be set for each receptacle. Each threshold can be associated with one or more actions, such as activation of the alarm relay, e-mail notification, and so on. When power exceeds or falls below a stored threshold, the programmed actions are performed.

•Power-up sequencing — Power-up sequencing eliminates power surges at start-up.

When the IPL T PCS4 restarts, the receptacles are powered on sequentially, separated by a user-configurable delay. (The factory default delay time is 1 second.) The attached devices are powered up in ascending order from receptacle 1 through 4.

NOTE: The IPL T PCS4 powers up only those devices that were previously powered on when the restart occurred.

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Contents IPL T PCS4i IPL T PCS4Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Conventions Used in this Guide Software CommandsNotifications Contents IPL T PCS4 Contents About the IPL T PCS4 FeaturesIntroduction About this GuideIPL T PCS4 Application DiagramsConnection Diagram for IPL T PCS4i Installation Overview Installation Rear PanelsIPL T PCS4i Rear Panel 220 VAC Rear PanelsLAN Port Cabling Setting Up the LAN PortConnecting the Devices Configuring the LAN PortIPL T PCS4 Installation and Rear Panel Front Panel Features Front Panel Features OperationSetting Up Power Control Setting Up the System Using the Front PanelSetting Power Level Reference Thresholds Setting the Full power threshold None and Not Set thresholds If the receptacle Is set to Power level Receptacle FullStandby Clearing thresholds Front panel Security Lockout Executive ModeLED lit Group Red power LED lit Group Grouping ReceptaclesResult Resetting the UnitMode ActivationHold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks once Configuring the Hardware Configuration ControlSetting Up the Computer Using ARP ARP-S Command Screen Screen Showing the Ping Command Setting Up the Computer Using a Web BrowserSetting up the computer for IP communication Subnet mask Default gateway Blank or Example of a Default System Settings Configuring the IPL T PCS4 using a web browserPassword Prompt Window Using the Embedded Web PagesSystem Status Web Viewing the System StatusSpecifying system settings ConfigurationIP settings Date and time settings To assign passwords Assigning passwordsRemoving passwords Mail Alerts Screen Upper Portion Entering e-mail addresses for alertsManaging receptacles Upgrading firmwareGrouping receptacles Switching power to receptacles on and offMonitoring Settings section Monitoring the receptacles and setting the alarmAlarm Relay Settings section Scheduling an individual receptacle Scheduling power to receptaclesAll receptacles on and off Scheduling receptacles by day of the weekFile Management One receptacle, power on or offAdding a directory Uploading files to the webOther file management functions Server Side Includes SSIs Custom Web PagesQuery Strings Code example Example of a Query String CommandBrowser View of Previous Html Source Code URL EncodingUnsafe characters Reserved charactersCharacters Hex Dec Accessing and Using Telnet Port Device Power ControlCustom Web Pages Power Connections TroubleshootingNetwork Connections Successful Ping Command ResponseDownloading Global Configurator Software Host-to-Interface Communication SIS Programming ControlMessages Initiated by the IPL T PCS4 Error Responses Password InformationError Response References Telnet Web Browser Using the Command and Response TableExample Symbol DefinitionsX5@ X71 Power Receptacle Monitoring and Alarm Functions Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsWeb Browser-specific Commands Set GMT offset24 View GMT offset Password and Security SettingsDirectory Commands Below Telnet text responses AC control interface SpecificationsReference Material Ethernet control interfaceGeneral Alarm relay controlMounting the IPL T PCS4 Interface Part Numbers and AccessoriesMounting the IPL T PCS4 on a Rack Shelf Rack mounting procedureMounting the IPL T PCS4 under Furniture Under-desk Mounting10/100Base-T GlossaryDriver Power level reference threshold Subnet Europe USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaEurope, Africa, and the Middle China East Asia Middle East
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