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PowerPlay IPC-8000 and IPC-9000
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301
15-052-01-1-DOM-B
PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com
©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 User Manual PowerPlay IPC-8000 and IPC-9000 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote   F irmware   U pdates............................. 39   Local   F irmware   U pdate ............................41 Warranty ..............................42   Specifications ..............................47   4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The UPS communication port enables PS Audio’s revolutionary Intelligent UPS Management control and configuration. Additionally information is also provided via the front panel of PowerPlay and the PS Audio Global Net site when a PowerPack UPS is connected. Power Monitoring •...
  • Page 5 PowerPlay is unable to connect to the web for more than 10 minutes. This feature helps to ensure your PowerPlay is always available online. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Installation

    1 ea. Ethernet Patch Cable 1 ea. Equipment Protection Policy Sheet 1 ea. SD Card 1 ea. Rack Mount Kit 1 ea. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Installation PowerPlay IPC-8000 and IPC-9000 Overview IPC-9000 Rear Panel 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Installation PowerPlay IPC-8000 and IPC-9000 IPC-8000 Rear Panel 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 If the load exceeds rated capabilities we suggest using an additional PowerPlay device in order to protect and control your equipment. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Self Test And Power Up

    During the self test the device will illuminate the display window and display model and firmware information Upon completion of the self test, PowerPlay may be turned on by pressing the PS Audio blue logo button in the center of the front panel.

  • Page 11: Ip Status

    DHCP on the router or switch please refer to section titled 2.6.2 Internal Website Configuration to configure the PowerPlay as a static device within the local network. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 12: Configuration And Use

    In order to register you will need to create an account with PS Audio and you will need to know the unit ID number of the unit or units you would like to register. The unit ID number can be obtained from the rear panel of the device or by one of the following methods: IPC-9000 - touch the IP indicator repeatedly until the display window shows: “UNIT ID”...

  • Page 13: Account Login

    ‘Register’ link. Note: If you are a PS Audio Dealer be sure to select ‘Dealer’ under User Type during the registration process. This will unlock additional levels of control for others within your organization. Upon first login dealers must setup a minimum of one Installer account prior to setting up an end user, or customer, account.

  • Page 14: User Controls

    From here new users may be added by selecting ‘Add User’. It is suggested that this be completed with the information of the end user. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: My Device List

    Although two way communication is not possible you may alter the settings of the device. When the offline unit reconnects all web based changes will override the settings on the box. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Control

    From the Device Command Center you can control the Master Power or reboot any outlet with the click of a button, or use the tabs to drill down for more advanced control. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Configure

    You may label each outlet to match the device connected. Type the desired label in the text field above each outlet. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 The outlet will follow the state of the Power Button after a programmed delay. Note: The Program Delay can only be altered through the web based interfaces, the default is 3 seconds. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 The outlet remains on regardless of the state of the Power Button UPS Priority When PowerPlay is connected to a PS Audio PowerPack battery backup you may control how each outlet shuts down in a battery backup situation. Using the drop box you may select one of the following options: None –...
  • Page 20 The display on the PowerPlay device offers three settings, Bright, Dim and Off. The dropbox allows the configuration of this feature remotely. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Important: Changes made in the configuration tab must be confirmed by clicking on the ‘SUBMIT CHANGES’ button at the top of the page. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 22: Ir Control

    Commands. To add a command slect the ‘ADD’ button. IR commands may be selected from the drop down menu, or entered by pasting hex code. Click ‘Save’ when finished. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Email Alerts

    Contact your cell service provider to determine the address which can be entered here to provide reports to your cell phone. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Performance

    The graphs on the left illustrate the performance during the day selected from the calendar at the right. The current status of the unit is provided on the right hand side. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Wattage

    PowerPlay IPC-8000 and IPC-9000 Wattage The Wattage tab allows you to configure high and low wattage tolerances, and actions based off of exceeded tolerances. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 26: Temperature

    PowerPlay IPC-8000 and IPC-9000 Temperature The Temperature tab allows any PowerPlay to monitor temperature tolerances with the optional PowerPlay Temperature Sensor. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Network

    DHCP servers on the network. The DHCP server may be enabled for connections directly with a computer by selecting Enable – Allow Router-less connection. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Scheduling

    NOTE: Scheduling features require that the PowerPlay be connected to the web for events to take place. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: Internal Website

    After entering the local IP address of your PowerPlay you will see the System Status page of the control panel. From this page you may control the Master Power, identify outlets, control outlets or access more advanced controls 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Configuration

    The Configuration page allows you to control some of the more advanced features of PowerPlay such as device name, front panel lock, display outlet naming, Switch Mode and UPS Priority. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Lock

    The outlet will follow the state of the Power Button after a programmed delay. Note: The Program Delay can only be altered through the web based interfaces, the default is 3 seconds. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 Auto Reboot outlets individually. UPS Priority When PowerPlay is connected to a PS Audio PowerPack battery backup you may control how each outlet shuts down in a battery backup situation. Using the drop box you may select one of the following options: None –...
  • Page 33 5. Repeat for each code you wish to send. To view and/or modify stored codes click on View Stored Codes. Commands may be edited as outlined above. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 34: Network

    DHCP by clicking the checkbox to remove the check. In order to maintain network connectivity you must know and complete the network settings. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 35: Front   P Anel   C Ontrol   A Nd   C Onfiguration

    9000. PowerPlay Master Power You may toggle the Master Power setting of your PowerPlay by pressing the blue PS Audio logo button located in the center of the front panel. The Master Power setting will only affect the outlets you have set to Switched, Delay and/ or Programmed.
  • Page 36 10 minutes. 4. To confirm and save your selection press SELECT while the desired setting is flashing. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 37 Router Modem Network Zone # (default) 4. To confirm and save your selection press SELECT while the desired setting it flashing. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 38: Ipc-­-8000

    PowerPlay Master Power You may toggle the Master Power setting of your PowerPlay by pressing the blue PS Audio logo button located in the center of the front panel. The Master Power setting will only affect the outlets you have set to Switched, Delay and/ or Programmed.

  • Page 39: Firmware Updates

    NOTE: In order to perform remote updated the SD card which was shipped with the device must be inserted into the SD card slot in the rear of the device, and remain unlocked. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 40: Firmware Updates

    The firmware update may take several minutes to update. DO NOT NAVIGATE AWAY FROM THE PAGE! As the update takes place the progress will be illustrated in the window. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Local Firmware Update

    Local Firmware Update Firmware updates can also be performed locally. If you are having trouble updating the firmware on your device over the web, or would like to perform the update locally please contact PS Audio customer service at service@psaudio.com or call 720-406-8946.

  • Page 42: Warranty

      p roducts   a nd   t o   c hange   t he   p rices   o r   s pecifications   o f   a ny   p roduct   w ithout   n otice   o r   o bligation   t o   a ny   person.   4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 43 Drive,   B oulder,   C olorado   8 0301   A TTN:   C ustomer   S ervice;   E mail:   c ustomerservice@psaudio.com;   V oice   7 20-­‐406-­‐8946;   F AX:   7 20-­‐ 406-­‐8967.   4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 44   t ogether   w ith   a   p hotocopy   o f   t he   b ill   o f   s ale   f or   t hat   p roduct,   a   d etailed   d escription   o f   t he   p roblem,   a nd   a ny   i nformation   n ecessary   for   r eturn   s hip. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 45   p ackaging   i s   r equired,   t he   o wner   w ill   b e   n otified   b efore   t he   p roduct   i s   r eturned.       4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 46 Please   f ill   i n   t he   d ealer   o r   d istributor’s   i nformation   f rom   w here   y ou   o riginally   p urchased   t he   u nit. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    75 V Bidirectional IR Input Voltage 5-12 V DC +/-25% Jacks 3.5mm Mono Mini-plug, Center Positive Frequency 32-48KHz Short Circuit Protection 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder CO 80301 15-052-01-1-DOM-B PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2010 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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