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Extron electronic IPL T PCS4i manual Downloading Global Configurator Software

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Downloading Global Configurator Software

The Global Configurator (GC) software is an alternative to using the web pages to configure and monitor the PCS4. GC is a free asset management software that enables flexible, centralized, web-based power management for A/V systems. Using Global Configurator software, administrators can view the immediate status and power levels of all connected devices, schedule powering on and off of the devices, and configure the alarm triggers.

You can download the latest version of Global Configurator from the Extron website (www.extron.com) as follows:

1.Select the Products tab on the Extron website home page.

2.From the sidebar menu at the left of the screen, select Software.

3.On the software products page, click Control Software.

4.On the Control Software page, scroll to locate Global Configurator and click the

Download link at right. A login screen appears

5.On the login screen, enter your e-mail address and password.

If you do not have a password, click the click here link and fill in the requested information to obtain a password. When you receive your password, proceed to step 6.

6.On the Download Center screen, fill in the requested information and click

Download GVConfigInstallvn.exe. Follow the instructions on the subsequent screens to complete the download.

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Extron electronic IPL T PCS4i manual Downloading Global Configurator Software

Contents

IPL T PCS4 IPL T PCS4i IP Link Power Control InterfacesUser Guide IP LinkSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolFCC Class A Notice Software Commands Conventions Used in this GuideNotifications CopyrightContents IPL T PCS4 ContentsFront Panel Features and Operation HTML Configuration and ControlIPL T PCS4 Contents Features About this Guide About the IPL T PCS4 Features Application DiagramsIntroduction About this GuideApplication Diagrams Figure 2. Connection Diagram for IPL T PCS4i Power Control with Sensing CapabilitiesAlarm Codec Camera Monitor Projector IPL T PCS4 IntroductionInstallation and Rear Panels Installation OverviewInstallation Overview Rear Panels Setting Up the LAN Port Connecting the DevicesRear Panels Figure 5. IPL T PCS4i Rear Panel 220 VACSetting Up the LAN Port Connecting the DevicesConfiguring the LAN Port RJ-45 ConnectorPage Front Panel Features and Operation Front Panel FeaturesFront Panel Features Setting Up the System Using the Front Panel Resetting the UnitSetting Up the System Using the Front Panel Setting Up Power ControlSetting Power Level Reference Thresholds Setting the Full power threshold And the power level None and Not Set thresholdsIf the receptacle is set to The receptacleFront panel Security Lockout Executive Mode S LED lit - Group F LED lit - Group Red power LED lit - GroupGrouping Receptacles Clearing thresholdsResetting the Unit Figure 8. Reset ButtonMode ActivationMode ModeMode ActivationHTML Configuration and Control Configuring the HardwareSetting Up the Computer Using ARP Configuring the Hardware Using the Embedded Web PagesFigure 9. ARP-S Command Screen Setting Up the Computer Using a Web Browser Figure 10. Screen Showing the Ping CommandIPL T PCS4 LAN port defaults PCS4 IP address Gateway IP address Subnet mask DHCP Off Link speed and duplex level Auto detectedSetting up the computer for IP communication Subnet mask Default gateway Blank or Configuring the IPL T PCS4 using a web browser Figure 11. Example of a Default System Settings PageUsing the Embedded Web Pages Figure 12. Password Prompt WindowViewing the System Status Figure 13. System Status Web PageConfiguration Specifying system settingsFigure 14. System Settings Screen on the Configuration Tab IP settingsDate and time settings Assigning passwords To assign passwordsRemoving passwords Entering e-mail addresses for alerts Figure 16. E-mail Alerts Screen Upper PortionFigure 17. Firmware Upgrade Screen Upgrading firmwareManaging receptacles Figure 18. Switching/Grouping Screen Switching power to receptacles on and offGrouping receptacles Monitoring the receptacles and setting the alarm Monitoring Settings sectionFigure 19. Monitor Screen Alarm 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 ManagementFigure 23. File Management Screen with Two Files Uploaded Uploading files to the web page Adding a directoryOther file management functions Figure 24. Example of SSI Command Custom Web PagesServer Side Includes SSIs #echo var=URL with a Query String Using an SIS Command Figure 25. Example of a Query String CommandCode example Figure 26. Web Page HTML Source Code Document Showing SSIsURL Encoding Figure 28. Browser View of Previous HTML Source CodeFigure 29. Characters that Do Not Require Encoding Reserved characters Unsafe charactersCharacters Figure 30. Reserved CharactersA/V Device Power Control Accessing and Using Telnet PortFigure 32. Telnet Command Prompt Custom Web PagesTroubleshooting Power ConnectionsFigure 33. Connecting to the IP Address Figure 34. Successful Ping Command Response Figure 35. Response to an Unsuccessful Ping CommandNetwork Connections Downloading Global Configurator Software Host-to-Interface Communication Using the Command and Response Table Symbol Definitions Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsSIS Programming and Control Host-to-Interface CommunicationPassword Information Error ResponsesError Response References Using the Command and Response Table Figure 36. ASCII to Hex Conversion TableTelnet Web BrowserSymbol Definitions Examplefor example IPL-T-PCS4-00-02-3D X71! = Example 1439 =IPL T PCS4 SIS Programming and Control Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Power Receptacle SchedulingAlarm Relay Functions IPL T PCS4 SIS Programming and ControlExample IPL T PCS4 SIS Programming and Controlreceptacles with current W X4% %2C X7 %2C X4& SMPassword and Security Settings ExampleExample Number of connectionsDirectory Commands Change or create a directoryIPL T PCS4 SIS Programming and Control W LF ExampleIPL T PCS4 SIS Programming and Control Specifications Specifications Part Numbers and AccessoriesReference Material Ethernet control interfaceAlarm relay control General3.5 mm captive screw connector, 2 pole Temperature/humidityPart Numbers and Accessories Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories Mounting the IPL T PCS4 InterfaceRack mounting procedure Figure 37. Mounting the IPL T PCS4 on a Rack ShelfUnder-desk Mounting Figure 38. Mounting the IPL T PCS4 under FurnitureGlossary Page See Reference threshold See Subnetwork See Reference thresholdUSA, Canada, South America Japanand Central America Europe, Africa, and the Middle