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Extron electronics IPL T PCS4 User Manual

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IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i
68-738-07 Rev. A
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  • Page 1 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics IP Link Power Control Interface IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i 68-738-07 Rev. A 03 05 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 2 im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting up and configuring the PC using ARP .............. 4-2 Setting up and configuring the PC using a Web browser ........... 4-4 Setting up the PC for IP communication ..............4-4 Configuring the IPL T PCS4 using a Web browser ..........4-7 Using the Embedded Web Pages ................4-8 Viewing the system status ....................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 • SIS ™ Programming and Control ............5-1 Host-to-Interface Communications ................. 5-2 Messages initiated by the IPL T PCS4 ................5-2 Password information ...................... 5-2 Error responses ........................5-2 Error response references ....................5-3 Using the Command/Response Table ..............5-3 Symbol definitions ......................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 • Introduction

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics IPL T PCS4 Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the IPL T PCS4 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About the IPL T PCS4 The Extron IPL T PCS4/IPL T PCS4i IP Link Power Control Interface is an Ethernet-based power management device that provides the capability to control power and to schedule and monitor up to four output devices via TCP/IP. The IPL T PCS4i is an international version, configured for 220 VAC.

  • Page 7: Connection Diagrams

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Embedded Web page serving — The IPL T PCS4 has 900 KB of internal flash memory for storing user-customizable Web pages and configuration settings. Nonproprietary programming (HTML and JavaScript ™ ) is available, as well as other programming methods.
  • Page 8 IPL T PCS4 SET REFERENCE STANDBY FULL STANDBY FULL LINK LINK Computer Audio Amplifier Cooling Fans Illustration of an IPL T PCS4 in a home entertainment center www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Introduction Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 • Installation And Rear Panel

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics IPL T PCS4 Chapter Two Installation and Rear Panel Installation Overview Mounting the IPL T PCS4 Interface Rear Panels and Cabling Connecting the Hardware www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 10: Installation Overview

    Internet browser. Mounting the IPL T PCS4 Interface The IPL T PCS4 can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under furniture such as a desk, podium, or tabletop.

  • Page 11: Under-Desk Mounting

    LI N opposite corners. Mounting the IPL T PCS4 on a 1U Universal rack shelf If rubber feet have been installed on the bottom of the unit, remove them. Mount the PCS4 on the rack shelf (part #60-190-01), using two 4-40 x 3/16"...

  • Page 12: Rear Panels And Cabling

    Power connector — Connect a power cord from the AC power supply to this male IEC power input receptacle. For the IPL T PCS4, use the supplied 14 AWG IEC power cord (part #27-407-01). Output receptacles — Connect power cords from up to four devices to these three-prong female Edison (IPL T PCS4) or IEC (IPL T PCS4i) power output receptacles.
  • Page 13 (for example, 00-05-A6-00-00-01). On the PCS4, the MAC address is on a label in the upper-right corner of the rear panel. Serial number label — Contains the serial number of your PCS4 unit. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Installation and Rear Panel Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Hardware

    Plug the Ethernet cable from your network into the LAN port on the rear panel. Plug the IPL T PCS4 power cord into a wall outlet. All front panel LEDs flash on briefly; only the power and Ethernet LEDs remain lit. (No receptacle lights should remain lit.)

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 • Front Panel Features And Operation

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics IPL T PCS4 Chapter Three Front Panel Features and Operation Front Panel Features Setting up the System Using the Front Panel Resetting the Unit www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    Act (yellow) — (Activity) Blinks while data is being sent or received. Power LED (red) — (One for each receptacle) Indicates that power is being supplied to the attached device. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Front Panel Features and Operations Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 17: Setting Up The System Using The Front Panel

    On and Off from the PCS4 front panel. Therefore, when the power is on, it is at Full power, and can be set for Full reference threshold. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Front Panel Features and Operations Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 18 The Full threshold must be set first. If Standby is set first, the Standby reference setting is removed by the setting of the Full reference threshold. Connect a device to a power output receptacle on the IPL T PCS4. Make a note of the receptacle number to which you connected it (1-4).

  • Page 19: None And Not Set Thresholds

    Release the Standby or Full button that you were holding. If desired, you can now turn power for the receptacle on again by pressing the receptacle’s button. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Front Panel Features and Operation Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 20: Grouping Receptacles

    Extron Tweeker (a small screwdriver provided with the unit). The reset modes described on the following pages break all TCP/IP CAUTION connections by closing all sockets to the unit. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Front Panel Features and Operation Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 21 LED flashes two times if events are starting and three times if events are stopping. Purpose and notes — This mode is used for troubleshooting. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Front Panel Features and Operation Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 22 Result — Performs a complete reset to factory defaults (except for the firmware). Purpose and notes — Mode 5 is useful if you want to start over with control software configuration and to replace events. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Front Panel Features and Operation Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 • Web Page-Based Setup And Control

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics IPL T PCS4 Chapter Four Web Page-Based Setup and Control Configuring the Hardware Using the Embedded Web Pages Custom Web Pages A/V Device Power Control Troubleshooting Global Viewer Software www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Hardware

    CAMBOARD Electronics Web Page-Based Setup and Control 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.
  • Page 25 After verifying that the IP address change was successful, issue the arp -d command at the DOS prompt to remove the address from the ARP table. For example: arp -d 10.13.170.15 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 26: Setting Up And Configuring The Pc Using A Web Browser

    Dial-up Connections (if necessary). Windows XP: From the Start menu, select My Network Places. From the Network Tasks side-bar menu, select View Network connections. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 27 Change the PC’s IP address temporarily so that it can communicate with the PCS4. Select the “Use the following IP address:” radio button. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 28 If you are using a network hub or switch between the PC and the PCS4, use a straight-through Category 5 cable instead of a crossover cable. Set up the PCS4’s IP address. See Configuring the IPL T PCS4 using a Web browser, in the next section, for the procedure.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Ipl T Pcs4 Using A Web Browser

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Configuring the IPL T PCS4 using a Web browser The default Web pages that are preloaded on the PCS4 are compatible with popular Web browsers such as Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher). The following instructions assume that you have already configured the Windows-based PC, connected it to the PCS4’s LAN port, and powered on...

  • Page 30: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    Administrators have access to all of the Web pages and are able to make changes to settings. Users can access only the System Status page. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 31: Viewing The System Status

    Configuration or File Management tab pages to make changes. The following figure shows an IPL T PCS4 System Status web page. System Status Web page The System Status page displays information in the following categories: •...

  • Page 32: Configuration

    IP Address: You can enter a new network address consisting of four sets of up to three digits, separated by periods (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-10 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 33: Date And Time Settings

    Follow steps 2 and 3 to make changes in the other section, if desired. Clicking Cancel in either section restores the previous settings, if the values you entered have not been submitted. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-11 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 34: Assigning Passwords

    Assigning passwords The Passwords screen allows you to assign passwords to the Administrator and User access levels. The Administrator password gives access to all IPL T PCS4 Web pages, enabling the administrator to configure the PCS4. The User password provides access only to the System Status Web page. If you are logged in as User, you see only the Status tab with the System Status screen.

  • Page 35: Entering E-Mail Addresses For Alerts

    (e.g., 1.eml, 24.eml, etc.). Numeric titles reduce the characters in the file name and assist in keeping the alert files organized. However, alphabetic titles are permitted. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-13 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 36: Upgrading Firmware

    You cannot set the reference thresholds on this screen. This can be done only from the IPL T PCS4 front panel or via SIS commands. Refer to Setting power level reference thresholds in chapter 3 or to chapter 5, SIS ™...

  • Page 37: Switching Power To Receptacles On And Off

    Submit. If you do not want to group a receptacle with any others, select None for it. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-15 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 38: Monitoring The Receptacles And Setting The Alarm

    • Send E-mail: Enter an e-mail address to which the PCS4 will send a preconfigured notification if the selected condition is met. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-16 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 39: Alarm Relay Settings Section

    SIS commands.) Duration — Select the number of minutes the alarm will continue to sound before it shuts off. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-17 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 40: Scheduling Power To Receptacles

    Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining power schedule setting for the receptacle you just scheduled, or for other receptacles that you want to schedule. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-18 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 41: Scheduling Receptacles By Day Of The Week

    Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any additional days that you want to schedule. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-19 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 42: File Management

    (symbols) are not allowed. Only personnel with administrator access can view these pages and make changes. File Management screen with two files uploaded www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-20 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 43: Uploading Files To The Web Page

    (Files are listed separately under headings of their extensions.) Adding a directory To add a directory or folder to the IPL T PCS4’s file system, follow these steps: Enter a name for the directory in the Dir: field, following the slash (/).

  • Page 44: Custom Web Pages

    SIS command that the IPL T PCS4 will remove and execute. Like SSI formatted commands, query strings can use any valid SIS command. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-22 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 45: Code Example

    Notice, in the figure above, that the commands executed by the PCS4 in response to SSI references have been replied to, and were implemented when the Web page was served to the browser. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-23 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 46: Url Encoding

    URL syntax. Only encode unsafe characters (defined in the table in the next section) in your URLs. The following table lists reserved characters. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-24 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 47: Unsafe Characters

    Left curly brace Right curly brace Vertical bar / pipe Backslash Caret Tilde Left square bracket Right square bracket Grave accent Unsafe characters www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-25 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 48: A/V Device Power Control

    192.168.254.254. If the address was changed in the setup or configuration process, use the new address.) Telnet defaults to port 23. Connecting to the IP address www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-26 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    ARP, in chapter 4.) If the PCS4 is connected, you receive the following response to your Ping command: Successful Ping command response www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control 4-27 Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 50: Global Viewer Software

    On the Download Center screen, fill in the requested information and click Download GVConfigInstallv16.exe. Follow the instructions on the subsequent screens to complete the download. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 4-28 IPL T PCS4 • Web Page-Based Setup and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 51 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics IPL T PCS4 Chapter Five ™ Programming and Control Host-to-interface Communications Using the Command/Response Tables www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 52: Chapter 5 • Sis ™ Programming And Control

    CAMBOARD Electronics ™ Programming and Control The IPL T PCS4 can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a switch, hub, or router) attached to the rear panel LAN port. The PCS4 must be configured before use. As shipped, the PCS4 works as a standalone interface, but cannot control any other devices until it is configured.

  • Page 53: Error Response References

    Upper- and lower-case characters may be used interchangeably in the command field unless otherwise specified. • Commands may be sent back-to-back without spaces (for example, 2!65V1Z). www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 54 “W” command and the pipe character. In either method, {Data} = Data that will be directed to a specified port and must be hex encoded if non-alphanumeric. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 55: Symbol Definitions

    (25 = 500 ms). 35565 ms = max. pulse time. values. E-mail domain name, e.g., extron.com. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 56 4 = Wednesday 5 = Thursday 6 = Friday 7 = Saturday = Time in minutes (0-1440) X712 0 = 00:00 a.m. (midnight) www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 57 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 58 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics ™ Programming and Control, cont’d www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 59 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 60 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics ™ Programming and Control, cont’d www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 5-10 IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 61 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control 5-11 Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 62 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics ™ Programming and Control, cont’d www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de 5-12 IPL T PCS4 • SIS ™ Programming and Control Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 63 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics IPL T PCS4 A ppendix A Reference Material Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Glossary www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 64: Appendix A • Reference Material

    IPL T PCS4 ......120 VAC, 50-60 Hz IPL T PCS4i ....... 220 VAC, 50-6- Hz Minimum AC load IPL T PCS4 ......20 mA, 4 watts at 120 VAC IPL T PCS4i ....... 20 mA, 4 watts at 220 VAC Maximum AC load, aggregate IPL T PCS4 ......

  • Page 65: Part Numbers And Accessories

    All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for anIPL T PCS4 or IPL T PCS4 i interface: Included parts Replacement part number...

  • Page 66: Glossary

    Monitor Web page). Examples of conditions that can be monitored include Receptacle Off, Any Change, or Reference: None. Custom Web page is any file that can be loaded into an IPL T PCS4 and served by the PCS4’s internal Web server. The Web page provides a way to control and monitor the PCS4’s output power receptacles.
  • Page 67 Reference threshold is the point at which the power level (full or standby) at which a device is operating changes. This threshold is recognized by the IPL T PCS4, which can be configured to sound an alarm whenever a connected device passes this threshold.
  • Page 68 Threshold. See Reference threshold. Threshold status is reported on the IPL T PCS4 System Status screen in the AC Receptacles section. It indicates the current reference threshold (Full, Standby, None, or Not Set) for each PCS4 receptacle.
  • Page 69 Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period...
  • Page 70 PM Industrial Building 16 Ichibancho The Netherlands Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan 714.491.1500 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400 +81.3.3511.7655 www.extron.com Fax 714.491.1517 Fax +31.33.453.4050 Fax +65.6383.4664 Fax +81.3.3511.7656 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de © 2005 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Fax 07131 911203...

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