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Introduction
This section provides an overview of the Extron IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i IP Link
Control Interfaces, and describes their features. Topics covered in this section are:
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About this Guide
This guide contains information about the Extron IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i, including
explanations of how to install, configure, and operate them. Unless otherwise specified,
"IPL T PC1" and "PC1" refer to both product versions throughout this guide.
About the IPL T PC1
The IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i are Ethernet-based power management devices that can
control and schedule AC power on and off. Monitoring of various device conditions is also
available with Global Configurator
version, configured for 220 VAC with an IEC connector.
The PC1 and PC1i ports include a LAN port, a bidirectional RS-232 port, an IR output port,
and a contact closure input port. These ports provide integration of power control, serial
device control, IR device control, and input sensing in a single device that can be mounted
on a rack or behind a display device or kiosk.
The PC1 can be a stand-alone control device or as one of many nodes in a distributed
control system environment.
Features
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About the IPL T PC1
Features
Application Diagram
Remote powering a device on and off — Centralized management features
such as Telnet allow remote powering on and off of a plasma display, camera, video
conferencing equipment, switcher, or other audio/video device. The Power button on
the front panel lets you turn power on and off to the connected device, while an LED to
the lower-right of the Power button lights green to indicate that the device is receiving
power.
RS-232 control — The bidirectional serial port on the rear panel, along with an Extron
serial driver, enables RS-232 control of an output device.
IR control — An IR port on the rear panel enables unidirectional device control via an
IR emitter, supported by Extron IR drivers.
Contact closure input port — This port can detect a closed circuit between an input
and ground, and trigger an event that has been set up in GC 3.3 (for example, set off an
alarm, turn on a light, or notify you by e-mail that an event has occurred).
(GC 3.3) software. The IPL T PC1i is an international
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