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SIS Configuration
and Control
The PowerCage 411 can be configured and controlled with Extron Simple Instruction Set
(SIS) commands. This section describes the communication between a connected host
computer or other control device (such as a control system) and the device. Topics include:
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The PowerCage and FOX3 PC cards can be configured and controlled using SIS
commands or PCS. Configure and control the PowerCage and FOX3 PC cards remotely via
a host computer or other device (such as a control system) by connecting to the rear panel
RS-232 port, LAN port, or the front panel USB Config port of the PowerCage via an SSH
(Secure Shell) client on port 22023.
NOTE: By default, Telnet communication on TCP port 23 is disabled. Telnet can be
Host Control Ports
Rear Panel RS-232 Port
The PowerCage rear panel RS-232 port (see figure 3,
to a host device such as a computer running the DataViewer utility, or a control system. This
port makes serial control of the PowerCage possible.
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NOTE: The serial ports can be configured to operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or
Front Panel Configuration Port
The USB mini-B port is located on the front panel (see figure 12,
Connect to a host computer for configuration using SIS commands via an SSH client and IP
address 203.0.113.22 and port 22023 (see
connect to an SSH client).
Host Control Ports
Host-to-Device Instructions
Host and PowerCage 411 Communication
Using the Command and Response Table
Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands
enabled over port 23 if required for communication (such as SIS commands). Connect
the PC to the PowerCage 411 enclosure via the front panel USB port or RS-232 port
and use an SIS command to enable the port, then reconnect the unit to the LAN or
WAN (see SIS command
Telnet port
9600 baud
1 stop bit
115200 baud rate, but Extron recommends leaving these ports at 9600 baud only.
on page 44).
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no parity
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no flow control
Establishing a Connection
PowerCage 411 Series • SIS Configuration and Control
on page 10) can be connected
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8 data bits
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