Troubleshooting

Turn on the equipment in the following order:

1.The PC1 power control interface

2.The power receptacles on the PC1

3.The connected output device on the AC receptacle.

If the output AV device cannot be powered on, check the following:

Power Connections

1.Make sure that the output receptacle is receiving power.

The green Power LED on receptacle remains lit steadily while the receptacle has power. If necessary, press the receptacle Power button to apply power.

2.Ensure that the device is plugged in properly to the rear panel of the PC1 and switched on if applicable.

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Power Button

 

 

Receptacle

 

Power LED

Network Connections

1.Check the network connections and make adjustments as needed. The green Link

LED lights steadily while a network connection is detected. The yellow ACT LED blinks if there is activity on the network. If these LEDs are not lit, either the cable is faulty or not plugged in, or the wrong type of cable is being used (see “Connecting the Hardware,” in the “Installation and Rear Panel” section).

2.At the DOS command prompt, try to ping the unit by entering ping and the IP address assigned to your PC1 (see “Setting Up and Configuring the PC1 Using ARP”). If the PC1 is connected and communicating, you receive the following response to your ping command:

Figure 40. Successful Ping Command Response

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IPL T PC1, IPL T PC1i specifications

The Extron Electronics IPL T PC1 i and IPL T PC1 are advanced presentation and control processors designed for optimal efficiency in various audiovisual applications. These devices serve as integral components in many professional environments, offering sophisticated capabilities for managing and automating AV systems.

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