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The IPL T PCS4 must be configured before use, or it cannot control other devices. In addition to using the buttons on the PCS4 front panel, you can configure and control the PCS4 via any computer attached to a LAN by using the embedded web pages or SIS commands. This section describes the web pages and provides instructions for using them to configure the IPL T PCS4 series interfaces. Topics include:

•Configuring the Hardware

•Using the Embedded Web Pages

•Custom Web Pages

•A/V Device Power Control

Configuring the Hardware

To function together, both the computer and the PCS4 must be configured correctly. The computer must be network-capable with the proper protocols, and the PCS4 must be set up so it can be connected to a LAN (local area network). Note that some settings can be configured only via Internet protocol.

For your computer to communicate with the PCS4, it must be equipped with an network interface card and an HTML browser. To allow your computer to work with Extron Ethernet- controlled products, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

Setting Up the Computer Using ARP

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) command provides a quick way to set up an IP address for the PCS4, using your computer. The ARP commands tell your computer to associate the PCS4 Media Access Control (MAC) address with an IP address that you assign. After entering the ARP command, enter a ping command to access the PCS4 at its new address to confirm the address has been successfully changed.

1.Obtain a valid IP address for your PCS4 from your network administrator.

2.Obtain the PCS4 MAC address (UID#) from the label on its rear panel. The MAC address should have the following format:

00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx

where x can be a letter or a number.

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Contents

IPL T PCS4i IPL T PCS4 Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Software Commands Conventions Used in this GuideNotifications Contents IPL T PCS4 Contents Introduction FeaturesAbout this Guide About the IPL T PCS4 IPL T PCS4 Application Diagrams Connection Diagram for IPL T PCS4i Installation Overview Installation Rear Panels IPL T PCS4i Rear Panel 220 VAC Rear Panels Connecting the Devices Setting Up the LAN PortConfiguring the LAN Port LAN Port Cabling IPL T PCS4 Installation and Rear Panel Front Panel Features Front Panel Features Operation Setting 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 LED lit Group Red power LED lit Group Front panel Security Lockout Executive ModeGrouping Receptacles Clearing thresholds Mode Resetting the UnitActivation Result Hold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks once Configuration Control Configuring the HardwareSetting Up the Computer Using ARP ARP-S Command Screen Screen Showing the Ping Command Setting Up the Computer Using a Web Browser Setting 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 browser Password Prompt Window Using the Embedded Web Pages System Status Web Viewing the System Status Configuration Specifying system settingsIP settings Date and time settings Assigning passwords To assign passwordsRemoving passwords Mail Alerts Screen Upper Portion Entering e-mail addresses for alerts Managing receptacles Upgrading firmware Grouping receptacles Switching power to receptacles on and off Monitoring Settings section Monitoring the receptacles and setting the alarm Alarm Relay Settings section Scheduling an individual receptacle Scheduling power to receptacles All receptacles on and off Scheduling receptacles by day of the week File Management One receptacle, power on or off Uploading files to the web Adding a directoryOther file management functions Custom Web Pages Server Side Includes SSIsQuery Strings Code example Example of a Query String Command Browser View of Previous Html Source Code URL Encoding Reserved characters Unsafe charactersCharacters Hex Dec Device Power Control Accessing and Using Telnet PortCustom Web Pages Power Connections Troubleshooting Network Connections Successful Ping Command Response Downloading Global Configurator Software SIS Programming Control Host-to-Interface CommunicationMessages Initiated by the IPL T PCS4 Password Information Error ResponsesError Response References Telnet Web Browser Using the Command and Response Table Example Symbol Definitions X5@ X71 Power Receptacle Monitoring and Alarm Functions Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Web Browser-specific Commands Set GMT offset24 View GMT offset Password and Security Settings Directory Commands Below Telnet text responses Reference Material SpecificationsEthernet control interface AC control interface General Alarm relay control Mounting the IPL T PCS4 Interface Part Numbers and Accessories Mounting the IPL T PCS4 on a Rack Shelf Rack mounting procedure Mounting the IPL T PCS4 under Furniture Under-desk Mounting 10/100Base-T Glossary Driver Power level reference threshold Subnet Europe, Africa, and the Middle China East USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaAsia Middle East Europe