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IPL T PC1 IPL T PC1i

IP Link Power Control Interfaces

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68-738-10 Rev. B

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Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information. Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of

the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched

by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent

the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent

overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer instructions.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité aﬁn de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁxation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Avertissement

Alimentations • Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un ﬁl de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les

cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne

ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualiﬁé. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁn d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les

composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.

Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der

Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose

ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand

darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von

anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien

nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especiﬁcamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación

eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares

donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior no

hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o oriﬁcios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros

objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta

batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías

usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。第三条线（

地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电

系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线，避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触

电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。不要用任何东西

挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按

照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with

the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compliance, accessibility, and

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the Extron IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i IP Link® Power

Control Interfaces, and describes their features features. Topics covered in this section are:

• About this Guide

• About the IPL T PC1

• Features

• Application Diagram

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® (GC 3.3) software. The IPL T PC1i is an international 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

• 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).

1IPL T PC1 • Introduction

• Industry standard Ethernet protocols — The PC1 uses standard Ethernet and TCP/IP

communication protocols, including ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), DHCP (dynamic

host conﬁguration protocol), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol),

Telnet, and HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol).

• Integral high-performance web server — The PC1 has a built-in web server with

memory available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer®, and custom user web pages.

• Configuration utility — Global Congurator software, a free, easy to use

Windows®-based conﬁguration utility, makes product setup simple and intuitive; no

programming knowledge is required.

• E-mail capabilities to enable support — With e-mail notication, technical support

administrators can receive failure and service messages through an e-mail-enabled cell phone, PDA, pager, or Internet e-mail account.

• Web-based A/V asset management — When used with GlobalViewer software,

the PC1 provides a powerful, ﬂexible way to manage, monitor, and control a projector,

at panel display, and so on, using a standard Ethernet network.

• Scheduling of power and executive mode — Power to an output device can be

scheduled using the web pages, Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands, or Global

Conﬁgurator. Front panel lockout (executive mode) can also be scheduled by these methods.

• Easy configuration and control — You can easily control the PC1 using:

• The Internet Explorer browser (V5.5 or later)

• A web-based interface

• DataViewer (or a standard Telnet client application)

• Extensive library of device drivers — Device drivers allow Extron products to control

various display and source devices, such as projectors, at-panel displays, and DVD players. Extron has produced thousands of fully tested and uniformly modeled RS-232

and IR device drivers.

• Direct port access — Use existing software programs to control a device that has

no Ethernet support. Any existing Extron product with a serial control port can be

interfaced with a LAN.

• Built-in multi-level security — You can control access to devices attached to the

interface. Two levels of password protection provide appropriate security.

• Simultaneous multi-user support — Each PC1 interface supports multiple concurrent

users, improving system throughput.

• Multiple mounting options — The PC1 can be placed on a tabletop, for which four

feet are provided and can be attached. Optional hardware for mounting the unit under a desktop or podium or on a rack shelf is not included, but may be ordered separately.

IPL T PC1 • Introduction 2

Application Diagram

The following application diagram shows an example of how devices can be connected to the IPL T PC1 or the IPL T PC1i.

Plasma Display

Extron IR Emitter

Ethernet

Extron IPL T PC1i

Ethernet Control Interface

AC Power

200-240V 50/60Hz

10A MAX POWER OUTPUT 10A MAX

COM

+5V

INPUT

IN S

RS-232

LAN

Kiosk Button

Figure 1. Connection Diagram for an IPL T PC1

Remote User Control and Administrato Monitoring

DVD

TCP/IP

Network

IPL T PC1 • Introduction 3

Installation and Rear Panel

This section describes:

• Installation Overview

• Rear Panels

• Connecting Cables

Installation Overview

To install and set up an IPL T PC1 interface:

1. Disconnect power from the PC1 interface and the output device (plasma display, VCR,

projector, and so forth).

2. If desired, mount the PC1 interface (see “Mounting the IPL T PC1 Interface”).

3. Plug the PC1 power cord into an AC wall outlet.

4. Connect a LAN Ethernet cable from your computer to the RJ-45 port on the PC1 rear

panel to establish a link to the network (see “Wiring the Local Area Network [LAN]

Port”).

5. Set up an IP address for the PC1 (see “HTML Conﬁguration and Control” or “SIS

Programming and Control”).

6. Plug an output device into the output power receptacle on the PC1 rear panel.

7. If desired, connect the output device to the serial COM port.

8. If desired, connect a contact closure device to the Input port.

9. If desired, connect an IR emitter to the IR port.

10. Press the front panel button to power on the receptacle.

11. Power on the output device.

12. Congure the PC1 interface using Global Congurator (provided on the included

software DVD) or the embedded web pages.

4IPL T PC1 • Installation and Rear Panels

Rear Panels

1 2

100-120VAC 50/60Hz

12A MAX

MAC ADDRESS

POWER OUTPUT 12A MAX

7 6

COM

+5VRX

INPUT

IN SG

LAN

LISTED 17TT

AUDIO/VIDEO

APARATUS

Figure 2. IPL T PC1 Rear Panel (120 VAC)

1 2

200-240VAC 50/60Hz

10A MAX

MAC ADDRESS

POWER OUTPUT 10A MAX

COM

+5VRX

INPUT

IN SG

6 5

LAN

Figure 3. IPL T PC1i Rear Panel (220 VAC)

a Power connector — Connect a power cord from a wall outlet to this male IEC power

receptacle.

b UID label — Contains the unique User ID number (MAC address) of the unit (for

example, 00-05-A6-00-00-01).

c COM port (RS-232) — Connect the output device serial port to this captive screw

connector to enable bidirectional RS-232 device control. This serial port contains the following four pins, in order from left to right on the rear panel: transmission (Tx), receiving (Rx), ground (_), and +5 V (to tie hand-shaking lines on the controlled device if needed).

d LAN connector and LEDs — An Ethernet connection can be used on an ongoing basis

to monitor and control the PC1 and the device connected to it (see “Wiring the Local

Area Network (LAN) Port” for instructions on connecting the host to this port).

• RJ-45 port — Plug a patch cable into this RJ-45 female socket,

and connect the other end to a network switch, hub, router, or computer.

• Link LED — This green LED lights to indicate a good network

connection.

• Activity LED — This yellow LED blinks to indicate network

activity.

LAN

RJ-45 Port

Link LED

Activity LED

IPL T PC1 • Installation and Rear Panels 5

Connecting Cables

e IR port — Connect an IR emitter to pins 3 (S, for signal) and 4 (G, for ground) of this

shared captive screw connector to enable infrared remote control of the output device (see “Wiring for IR Control” for instructions on connecting an IR emitter to this port).

The PC1 provides enough current to power one IR emitter up to 4000 feet, or a maximum of four emitters in parallel up to 100 feet each. To enable IR control, load an

Extron IR driver to the PC1 for the output device, using Global Configurator, the PC1

web pages, or IR Learning.

f Input contact closure port — Connect a contact closure device to pins 1 (IN, for input)

and 2 (_, for ground) of this shared captive screw connector to enable the PC1 to detect a closed circuit between an input and ground and to trigger an event (see “Wiring the

Contact Input Port”).

For example, if a button were pressed or motion were detected by a sensor, the input would short to ground, which would cause an event such as a bell ringing, a light turning on, or an e-mail notification that an event has occurred.

g Output power receptacle — Connect the power cord from an output device to this

female 3-prong Edison (IPL T PC1) or IEC (IPL T PC1i) power output receptacle.

Connect cables to the rear panel connectors as outlined below.

1. Plug an IEC power cord into a wall outlet and into the 3-prong male power connector

on the PC1 rear panel. The green Power LED lights and remain lit.

2. Plug the Ethernet cable from the network into the LAN port on the rear panel. The

green Link LED on the connector lights.

3. Plug the power cord of the output device to be controlled into the output receptacle on

the PCI rear panel.

4. If desired, connect the output device to the RS-232 COM port.

5. If desired, connect an IR emitter to the IR port to control an output device.

6. If desired, connect a contact switch to the contact input port.

The following sections provide details on wiring the appropriate cables to the rear panel connectors.

RS-232 Port Cabling

To connect an output device, such as a plasma display or projector, to the PC1 RS-232

connector, see the “Extron IP Link Device Interface Communication Sheet” for your

display device. This sheet contains information about your device, including connector pin

assignments and connection diagrams, and is available from the Extron website.

Accessing the Communication Sheet

To obtain the Communication Sheet for your output device:

1. On the Extron website (www.extron.com), click the Download tab.

2. On the Download Center page, click the Device Drivers button

(shown at right).

3. At the bottom of the Device Drivers page, select IPL T PC1 from the

drop-down menu.

4. On the next web page, select Serial from the Protocol Type drop-down menu to

display a list of the Extron serial drivers.

IPL T PC1 • Installation and Rear Panels 6

5. On the drivers list, locate the model name of your output device. In the row for your

device, click on the nnKb link in the Communication Sheet column.

In figure 4, below, the Communication sheet link for a 3M-7340 display has been selected.

Figure 4. Communication Sheet Access

6. The communication sheet (a PDF ﬁle) opens. You can view, print, or download it.

7. Wire your display device as described in its communication sheet.

You can also access the Communication Sheets via the Global Configurator software (see the IPL T PC1 Setup Guide for information on using GC3.2).

Connecting the Display Device

To connect the display device to the PC1:

1. Wire an RS-232 cable to the provided 4-pole captive screw connector, as described

below. Use only the rst three pins of the connector, starting from the left.

a. Connect the wire from the Receive port of the display to the ﬁrst pin (on the left) of

the connector, which plugs into the PC1 Tx (Transmit) port.

b. Connect the wire from the Transmit port of the display to the second pin of the

connector, which plugs into the PC1 Rx (Receive) port.

c. Connect the ground wire from the display to the third pin of the connector, which

plugs into the PC1 ground (_) port.

RS-232

Tx Rx +5V

IPL T PC1 Rear Panel RS-232 Port

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Display

Device

Figure 5. Connecting an Output Device to the RS-232 Port

2. Plug the cable into the RS-232 receptacle on the PC1 rear panel.

NOTE: The RS-232 port is by default a control port. If you want to use it to

configure the PC1, you must perform a mode 2 reset (see “Resetting” in the “Front Panel Features and Operation” section).

IPL T PC1 • Installation and Rear Panels 7

Wiring the Local Area Network (LAN) Port

Inser

Wire the connector as shown in the tables below.

• For 10Base-T (10 Mbps) networks, use a Category 3 or better cable.

• For 100Base-T (100 Mbps) networks, use a Category 5 cable.

• Use a straight-through cable to connect to a switch, hub, or router.

• Use a crossover cable to connect directly to a computer.

Pins:

12345678

t Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Figure 6. RJ-45 Connector Wiring

Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable

End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2

Wire Color

White-orange

Orange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

Green

White-brown

Brown

T568A

Wire Color

White-green

Green

White-orange

Blue

White-blue

Orange

White-brown

Brown

T568B

Wire Color

Blue

White-blue

White-brown

Brown

T568B

A cable that is wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because no pin or pair assignments are swapped.

Wire Color

White-orangeWhite-orange

OrangeOrange

White-greenWhite-green

Blue

White-blue

GreenGreen

White-brown

Brown

T568B

Wiring for IR Control

If you intend to control the display device via infrared (IR) commands from the PC1, wire

an Extron IR emitter to a 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector (provided), and plug the 2-pole connector into the IR Signal and Ground pins (pins 3 and 4) of the shared captive

screw connector on the rear panel.

Alternatively, you can wire the IR emitter to pins 3 and 4 of the provided 4-pole captive screw plug (and, if desired, also wire a contact closure device to pins 1 and 2 of the same 4-pole connector; see “Wiring the Contact Input Port” on the next page). Plug the wired 4-pole connector into the rear panel Input/IR connector.

The PC1 provides enough current to power one IR Emitter up to 4000 feet, or up to four

emitters for 100 feet each (see figure 7, below).

In S G

IPL T PC1 Shared IR and Input Connector

Modulated IR

Ground

4000 feet (1574.8 m) Maximum

The PC1 can power a single IR Emitter up to 4000 feet, or four emitters wired in parallel up to 100 feet each.

White Striped Wire Only

Emitter

Figure 7. Wiring for IR Control via an IR Emitter

NOTE: Place the head of the IR emitter over or directly adjacent to the IR receiver of the

controlled device.

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Wiring the Contact Input Port

The IPL T PC1 contact closure Input port can be connected to any device providing a closure

to ground (closed = logic 1 and open = logic 0). The contact input is connected to 5 VDC via

a 1k ohm pull-up resistor and must be wired with a ground. This allows the input to be tied to a device such as a motion detector, alarm, photo eye, and so forth. You can define what

this input will trigger via GC3.3.

1. Connect one end of the input cable to a 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connector

(provided), and plug the connector into the two Input pins (In and _ ) of the shared Input/IR port connector on the rear panel.

Alternatively, you can wire the contact closure device to pins 1 and 2 (from the left) of the provided 4-pole captive screw plug (and, if desired, also wire an IR emitter to pins 3 and 4 of the same 4-pole connector; see “Wiring for IR Control” on the previous page). Plug the wired 4-pole connector into the rear panel Input/IR connector.

2. Connect the other end of the input cable to the contact

input device that will provide a triggering signal (see the diagram at right).

INPUT

Momentary

Switch

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Front Panel Features and Operation

This section contains a description of the IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i front panel features and instructions for setting up the PC1 using the front panel. The following topics are discussed:

• Front Panel Features

• Setting Up the System Using the Front Panel

• Resetting

Front Panel Features

IPL T PC1

Figure 8. IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i Front Panel

POWER

INPUT

100

LINK

ACT

a Power button — Press this button to switch power on and off to the output receptacle

on the rear panel.

b Tx and Rx LEDs — The Tx (transmit) LED lights when RS-232 data is being transmitted.

The Rx LED lights when RS-232 data is being received.

c Input LED — This green LED lights when the Input contact closure port is activated

(shorted).

d LAN status LEDs — These three LEDs show the status of the Ethernet connection as

follows:

• 100 — When lit, indicates a 100 Mbs connection speed. Otherwise, the connection

speed is 10 Mbs.

• Link — Lights steadily while the interface has an active network connection.

• Act (Activity) — Blinks while data is being sent or received.

e IR LED — This green LED lights when IR data is being transmitted. f Receptacle power LED — This red LED lights while power is being supplied to the rear

panel receptacle and, therefore, to the attached output device.

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g Reset button (recessed) — Use the tip of a small Phillips screwdriver or an Extron

Tweeker (provided) to press this recessed button to reset the unit in one of ﬁve reset modes (see “Resetting,” later in this section, for details on reset modes and on using this Reset button).

h Power LED — This green LED lights while the PC1 or PC1i interface is receiving power

and is running.

When the unit is being reset from the front panel, this LED blinks the appropriate

number of times to indicate the reset mode the PC1 has entered (see “Resetting”).

Setting Up the System Using the Front Panel

The following system setup procedures can be performed using the front panel, Global

Configurator, the embedded web pages, or SIS commands.

This section discusses the front panel procedures. For information on using the web to set up, see “HTML Configuration and Control.” For the equivalent SIS commands, see “SIS

Programming and Control.” For information on setting up using Global Configurator, see

the IPL T PC1 Setup Guide.

NOTE: The PC1 takes approximately 2 minutes to store settings made via the front

panel, SIS commands, or the web pages into its memory. If you disconnect power from the PC1 less than 2 minutes after entering a setting, your entry may be lost.

Setting Up Power Control of the Output Device

To set up power control of the output device plugged into the PC1 output power receptacle:

1. On the PC1 front panel, press and release the receptacle

Power button. The green receptacle Power LED at the right of the

button lights and remains lit while the receptacle is powered on. It turns off when the receptacle is powered off.

2. Power on the device, using its own power switch.

If power is removed from the PC1, the power state of the output receptacle is preserved in flash memory; for example, if the receptacle was powered on when the PC1 was disconnected, it is powered on when the PC1 receives power again. This enables the receptacle configuration to be easily restored if a power loss occurs.

CAUTION: Some devices, such as projectors, need a cool-down period to power off

safely. Use RS-232 or IR commands to power these devices.

Receptacle Power Button

POWER

Receptacle Power LED

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Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

Resetting

When the PC1 is in front panel lock mode (executive mode), it does not accept commands

from the front panel. If any button is pressed while the unit is in executive mode, the Power

LED flashes three times, indicating that the input from the front panel is not being accepted.

To enter or exit executive mode, press and hold the receptacle Power button for 3 seconds.

The Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the executive mode has been switched.

NOTES: • If power to the PC1 is recycled while the unit is in executive mode, the PC1

remains in executive mode.

• The Reset button is always functional. It is recessed to avoid it being pressed

accidentally.

Reset the unit by pressing the Reset button on the front panel. This button is recessed, and

can be accessed with an Extron Tweeker or other small Phillips screwdriver.

CAUTIONS: • Review the reset modes carefully. Use of the wrong reset mode may

cause unintended loss of flash memory programming or a unit reboot.

• The reset modes described on the following pages break all TCP/IP

connections by closing all sockets to the unit.

IPL T PC1

POWER

INPUT

100

LINK

Recessed Reset Button Use tip of Philips head on Tweeker to activate.

ACT

Figure 9. Reset Button

NOTES: • If the Reset button is continually held in, the Power LED pulses (blinks) every

3 seconds, and with each pulse, the PC1 goes into a different reset mode. For

mode 5, the LED blinks three times, indicating that it is the last mode.

• The reset modes are separate functions, not a progression from mode 1 to

mode 5.

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Mode 1

Mode 2

Activation Hold in the Reset button while applying power to the unit.

Result Returns the unit to the default base firmware that was shipped

with the PC1 from the factory. Event scripting does not start when

the unit is powered on in this mode.

Purpose and notes Use mode 1 to remove a version of firmware if incompatibility

issues arise. All user files and settings are maintained. User web

pages may not work correctly if you are using an earlier firmware version.

NOTE: After a mode 1 reset, the factory-installed firmware version remains in effect

only until the unit is powered off. After a power cycle, the PC1 returns to the firmware that was installed prior to the mode 1 reset.

Activation To enter mode 2, you use both the PC1 front panel and your

computer, as follows:

1. On the computer, open a command interface, such as Extron

DataViewer or HyperTerminal.

2. Immediately press the Reset button momentarily (for less than

1 second).

NOTE: Nothing happens if the momentary press does

not occur within 1 second.

3. Within 2 seconds of the momentary press, press the <+>

key on the computer keyboard three times.

Result The RS-232 port is converted to a host port, which allows the use

of SIS commands and host responses.

Purpose and notes By default, the RS-232 port is a device control port. In mode 2, the

No LEDs blink to indicate the mode switch. If the switch to mode 2

is successful and serial port communication is enabled, the interface screen displays one of the following copyright messages:

Vn.nn, 60-544-nn

serial port is able to receive SIS commands.

NOTE: If you do not enter the three plus (+) signs within 2

seconds of the momentary press of the Reset button, the RS-232 port reverts to a device control port.

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Mode 3

Mode 4

Activation Hold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks once

(approximately 3 seconds). Release it, then immediately press it again momentarily (for less than 1 second).

NOTE: Nothing happens if the momentary press does not

occur within 1 second.

Result Turns events on or off, depending on their current state. During

resetting, the reset LED flashes two times if events are starting and

three times if events are stopping.

Purpose and notes This mode is used for troubleshooting.

Activation Hold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks twice

(approximately 6 seconds). Release it, then immediately press it

again momentarily (for less than 1 second). The Power LED blinks

four times in quick succession, confirming a mode 4 reset.

NOTE: Nothing happens if the momentary press does not

occur within 1 second.

Result: Reset mode 4 does the following:

• Enables ARP program capability.

• Sets the IP address back to factory IP settings.

• Sets the subnet mask back to factory default.

• Sets the gateway address back to factory default.

• Sets port mapping back to factory default.

Purpose and notes Mode 4 enables you to set IP address information using ARP and

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turns events off.

the MAC address.

Mode 5

Activation: Hold in the Reset button until the Power LED blinks three times

(approximately 9 seconds). Release it, then immediately press it

again momentarily (for less than 1 second). The power LED blinks

four times in quick succession, confirming a mode 5 reset.

NOTE: Nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur

within 1 second.

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.

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HTML Configuration and Control

This section describes the IPL T PC1 embedded web pages and provides instructions on accessing and using them to configure the PC1. Topics include:

• Conﬁguring the Hardware for Ethernet Control

• Using the IPL T PC1 Web Pages

• Custom Web Pages

• Troubleshooting

• Global Conﬁgurator Software

The IPL T PC1 must be configured before use in order for it to control other devices. In addition to using the button on the PC1 front panel, you can configure and control the PC1 via any computer attached to a LAN.

• The default PC1 embedded web pages provide a means of setting up, adjusting, and

controlling the interface via a web browser from any type of network-enabled computer.

• An alternative way to control and conﬁgure the PC1 from your computer is by using

Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands via Telnet. SIS commands are discussed in detail in the “SIS Programming and Control” section.

• Global Congurator (GC 3.3) software enables you to congure and control the PC1 as

well as set up output device monitoring and scheduling (see the IPL T PC1 Setup Guide,

provided with your PC1, for information on setting up using GC 3.3).

Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Control

To enable Ethernet control, both the computer and the PC1 must be configured correctly.

The PC must be network-capable with the proper protocols, and the PC1 must be set up so it can be connected to a LAN (local area network). Please note that some settings can be configured only via Internet protocol.

For your PC to communicate with the PC1 via Ethernet, it must be equipped with an network interface card and an HTML browser. To allow your PC to work with Extron Ethernet-controlled products, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

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Setting Up and Conﬁguring the PC1 Using ARP

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) command provides a quick way to set up an IP address for the PC1, using your PC. The ARP commands tell your computer to associate the PC1 Media Access Control (MAC) address with an IP address that you assign.

1. Obtain a valid IP address for your PC1 from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the PC1 MAC address (UID#) from the small label on the PC1 rear panel (see

“Rear Panels” in the “Installation and Rear Panels” section). The MAC address should have the following format:

00-05-A6-nn-nn-nn

3. If the PC1 has never been conﬁgured and is still set for factory defaults, skip to step 4. If

not, perform a mode 4 system reset to restore the factory-set values (see “Resetting” in the “Front Panel Features and Operations” section for the resetting procedure.)

CAUTION: The PC1 must be configured with the factory default IP address

(192.168.254.254) before you execute the ARP command, as described below.

4. On the computer, access the command prompt as follows:

a. From your Windows desktop Start menu, select Run... .

b. On the Run window, enter cmd. The command window opens.

5. At the command prompt enter arp -s, followed by the desired new IP address for the

PC1, a space, and ﬁnally the PC1 MAC address (taken from the small label on the rear panel; see “Rear Panels” in the “Installation and Rear Panels” section).

For example:

arp -s 10.13.197.57 00-05-A6-01-33-0D

A space must separate arp and the hyphen [-].

Figure 10. ARP-S Command Screen

6. Execute a ping command by entering ping, followed by the new IP address, at the

command prompt. For example:

ping 10.13.197.57

Ping is a utility or diagnostic tool that tests network connections. It is used to determine if the host has an operating connection and is able to exchange information with another host.

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The response should be the new IP address of the PC1, as shown below.

Figure 11. Ping Command on a Command Prompt Screen

7. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, issue the arp -d command at

the DOS prompt to remove the address from the computer ARP table.

For example:

arp -d 10.13.197.57

A space must separate arp from the hyphen (-).

Setting Up and Conﬁguring the PC1 Using a Web Browser

To set up the PC1 for Ethernet communication using a web browser, you must temporarily

configure the PC to communicate with the interface. Then you can change the default settings of the PC1 (IP address, subnet mask, and [optionally] administrator name and

password) in order to use the unit on an intranet (LAN) or on the Internet (WAN). After you

have set up the PC1 for network communication, you can reset the computer to its original network configuration.

IPL T PC1 LAN port defaults

PC1 IP address:

Gateway IP address:

Subnet mask:

DHCP:

Link speed and duplex level:

If you use an existing Ethernet LAN intranet, your network administrator can provide you

with a unique IP address for the PC1 or confirm whether you need to set up the PC1 for

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration protocol) to have an address assigned automatically.

192.168.254.254

0.0.0.0

255.255.0.0

Off

Auto detected

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Setting Up the Computer for IP Communication

Follow these steps to set up communication between your computer and the PC1 using

Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows 7.

NOTE: The procedure and illustrations in this section are for Windows XP. For other

Windows versions, the screens may appear slightly different.

1. Open the Network Connections page as follows:

a. From the Start menu, select My Network Places.

b. From the Network Tasks side-bar menu, select View Network connections.

2. Right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties.

Figure 12. Network Connections Window

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3. On the Local Area Connection Properties window, select

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click the Properties button. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on the list, you must install it (see the Windows

user manual or the Windows online help system for the procedure).

Figure 13. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Selected on Local Area Connection

Properties Window

4. Write down the current IP address and subnet mask of your computer below. You will

need to restore these settings to the computer later.

If the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button has been selected, make a note of that.

5. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, change your computer IP address

temporarily so that it can communicate with the PC1:

a. Select the “Use the following IP address” radio button. b. Enter the following values as shown below:

IP address:

Subnet mask:

192.168.254.253

255.255.0.0

Default gateway: Blank or 0.0.0.0

(The temporary IP address differs from the PC1 factory default by 1 digit.)

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Figure 14. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window for Windows XP

c. Click OK to save the changes and exit the network setup.

d. Reboot the computer if required for the changes to become effective.

6. Plug one end of a Category 5, 6, or 6E network crossover cable into the Ethernet (LAN)

connector on the PC1 rear panel (see “Wiring the Local Area Network (LAN) Port”

in the “Installation and Rear Panel” section for information on wiring the RJ-45 LAN connector). Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the

computer.

NOTE: If you are using a network hub or switch between the computer and the

PC1, use a straight-through Category 5 cable instead of a crossover cable.

7. Set up the PC1 IP address (see “Conﬁguring the IPL T PC1 Using a Web Browser,”

below, for the procedure).

Once the PC1 has been reconfigured, you can subsequently use an Ethernet (intranet or

Internet) connection to configure or control it.

NOTE: Both your computer and the PC1 must be connected to the same LAN.

Conﬁguring the IPL T PC1 Using a Web Browser

The default web pages that are preloaded on the PC1 are compatible with popular web

browsers such as Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher).

NOTE: The following instructions assume that you have configured the Windows-based

computer, connected it to the PC1 LAN port, and powered on the interface.

1. Obtain a valid IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the PC1 from your

network administrator.

2. Launch a web browser (such as Internet Explorer) on the connected computer (for which

you set up the network conﬁguration earlier), and enter the default address of the PC1,

http://192.168.254.254, in the address box. The PC1 default web page is displayed.

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3. Select the Configuration tab, then select System Settings from the sidebar menu

on the left of the screen. The PC1 System Settings page appears, showing the default IP address.

Figure 15. System Settings Page with Default IP Address

4. Enter the new IP address assigned for the PC1, the corresponding subnet mask, and

gateway address, then click Submit.

IP, gateway, and subnet mask addresses follow standard naming and numbering conventions and protocol (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn). Your IP network administrator should provide the addresses to be used with this interface.

The PC1 can takes up to 2 minutes to store the new settings. When the PC1 IP

address is changed, your computer loses communication with it, and a screen appears, indicating that the page cannot be displayed.

5. Close the browser.

6. After changing the IP settings of the PC1, restore the original TCP/IP settings to your

computer and reboot it if necessary (see the addresses you wrote down in step 4 of the “Setting up the Computer for IP communication” procedure, earlier in this section.) You are now able to access the PC1 web pages to conﬁgure the front panel.

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Using the IPL T PC1 Web Pages

The IPL T PC1 features an embedded web server, which includes factory set web pages. These pages can be replaced with user-designed files, but the default web pages provide many basic features for configuring, and controlling the PC1 via a web browser. This section provides an overview of the embedded web pages.

To access the embedded web pages:

1. Launch a web browser (for example, Internet Explorer) on your connected computer.

2. On the browser Address line, enter the PC1 IP address.

If you have previously created a Global Configurator 3 project for the PC1, the web page opens in the GlobalViewer format. To display it in the default web page format,

enter the PC1 IP address, followed by /nortxe_index.html.

Example: 10.26.188.44/norte_index.html. See the IPL T PC1 Setup Guide, delivered with your PC1, for information on using Global

Configurator.

NOTE: If a password has been set, the Enter Network Password dialog box opens. If

no password has been set, the PC1 web page opens, displaying the System Status page. (Skip steps 3 and 4.)

3. Enter the administrator password in the Password ﬁeld. Leave the User Name ﬁeld

blank.

Figure 16. Password Prompt Window

4. Click OK. The PC1 web page is displayed.

NOTES: • Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Spaces and

non-alphanumeric symbols are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

• 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.

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Viewing the System Status

The System Status web page, accessed by clicking the Status tab, provides information on the current settings. Changes must be made via the Configuration web pages or SIS programming commands (see “SIS Programming and Control”). Personnel who have user access can view this page but cannot access the Configuration or File Management pages.

Figure 17. System Status Screen

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The System Status page displays information in the following categories:

• System Description: Includes product model, port and receptacle description, part

number, ﬁrmware version, and the current date and time.

• IP Settings: Displays the unit name, DHCP status, IP address, gateway address, subnet

mask, and the MAC address.

• Port, AC, and Executive Mode Settings: Shows settings for the RS-232 and Contact

Input ports, name and On or Off status for the AC receptacle, and whether lock mode (executive mode) is on or off.

• Current Schedule: Shows the schedule currently in place for powering the output

device on and off, and for enabling and disabling executive mode.

Using the Conﬁguration Pages

To access the Configuration pages, select the Configuration tab. There are seven web pages that can be accessed from the Configuration page. They are listed in the sidebar menu at the left of the page. These pages are described in the following sections.

Specifying system settings

On the System Settings page, you can set the date and time, change the IP address information for the PC1, and enable or disable lock mode.

Figure 18. System Settings Screen on the Configuration Page

1. On the Conﬁguration page, select System Settings from the sidebar menu at the

left edge of the screen. The System Settings page appears, displaying either the factory default information for your PC1 or the settings submitted most recently.

2. Enter your new information in the IP Settings section, or select the date and time from

the menus in the Date/Time Settings section, as described in the following sections.

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IP settings

The following settings are available in the IP Settings section:

• Unit Name: The default is the product name followed by the last six digits of

the MAC address. You can give the unit a new name (such as LightsOn&Off or

BoardroomA-PC1) consisting of up to 24 alphanumeric characters including the

hyphen (-).

NOTE: The first character must be an alpha character, and the last character cannot

be a hyphen. The unit name is not case sensitive.

• DHCP: DHCP is a communications protocol that assigns addresses on the local network

automatically. Select the On or Off radio button to enable or disable DHCP.

NOTE: When DHCP is set to On, all other IP settings are disabled except Unit Name.

• IP Address: You can enter a new network address, a 32-bit number consisting of four

sets of 8-bit numbers, separated by periods (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn).

• Gateway IP Address: A gateway is a device that connects your network with others

that may be outside your local area network. You can enter your gateway address (obtained from your network administrator), using the same format that is used for the IP address. (If there is no gateway, this ﬁeld defaults to 0.0.0.0.)

• Subnet mask: The subnet mask is used to split IP networks into a series of subgroups

(subnets). The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address ﬁeld into a ﬁeld for subnets. You can enter a new subnet mask address using the same format that is used for the IP address.

To change the IP address settings:

1. In the IP Settings section, make entries or selections in the available ﬁelds as desired.

2. When nished making entries in this section, click Submit to implement them.

If you want to discard your entries without submitting them, click Cancel to restore the previous values (do not click Submit).

Date and time settings

The following settings are available in the Date/Time Settings section:

NOTE: This section lets you set the date and time on your PC1 unit. However, the

passage of time is not reflected in the Date and Time fields on the web page. The page continues to display the settings you entered and does not increment

them as time passes. However, the PC1 itself continues to keep the correct time

internally.

To display the current time on the screen, click Refresh on your web browser screen.

• Date: Select month, day, and year from the pull-down menus.

• Time: Select hours, minutes, and am or pm from the menus.

• Zone: From the pull-down menu, select the time zone for the location of the PC1

(number of hours offset from Greenwich mean time).

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• Daylight Savings: Daylight savings time (DST) is a one-hour offset that is observed

in some countries. You can select one of the radio buttons to set the PC1 for daylight savings time for the U. S., Europe, or Brazil; or select Off to disable it.

The following daylight savings periods are observed:

• U. S. — Starts the second Sunday in March and ends the ﬁrst Sunday in November.

(Daylight saving time should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, most equatorial regions, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands, eastern time zone

portion of the state of Indiana, and the state of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation).

• Europe — Starts the last Sunday in March and ends the last Sunday in October.

(Daylight saving time should be turned off in Iceland.)

• Brazil — Starts the ﬁrst Sunday in October and ends the third Sunday in February.

(Daylight saving time should be turned off in equatorial Brazil.)

3. When you have made all the desired changes in the Date/Time Settings section, click

the Submit button at the bottom of the section. The new date and time settings are displayed in the ﬁelds in which you entered them.

If you want to discard your new entries without submitting them and restore the previous settings, click Cancel (do not click Submit).

Conﬁguring the RS-232 Port and the AC Receptacle

The Port & AC Settings screen, accessed from the Configuration screen, enables you to specify settings for the RS-232 port and the rear panel AC receptacle.

Figure 19. Port & AC Settings Page

Contact input port

This field shows the status of the contact input port. If On is selected, the contact is closed (connected to ground). If Off is selected, the contact is open (not connected to ground).

NOTE: You cannot make changes in this field; it only reflects the condition of the port.

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RS-232 port

From the drop-boxes in the port type section, you can select the baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and flow control for the PC1 serial COM port.

Click Submit to enter your selections.

If you click Cancel before submitting your selections, your entries are reset to the last saved parameters.

Defaults are:

Baud Rate:

Data Bits:

Parity:

Stop Bits:

Flow control:

9600

None

AC receptacle

In the AC Receptacle Settings section, you can do the following:

• Enter a name for the receptacle, which could reect the output device connected to

it, the room in which the device is located, and so forth. The name can be 1 to 12 characters. The following characters are not permitted:

# % + = ~ ` : ; “ ‘ , . | \

By default, the receptacle is named Receptacle 1.

• Select the On or Off radio button to power the connected device on or off.

Click Submit to implement your changes. If you click Cancel before submitting your selections, your entries are reset to the last saved parameters.

Using the IR Drivers page

The IR Drivers page lets you view the IR drivers that have been uploaded to the PC1 via the File Management page (see “Managing Files,” later in this section). You can also view the commands contained within the IR driver, and cause the connected output device to perform (“play”) any of the listed commands.

For an IR driver to appear on this page, you must rename its file to a number with an .eir extension (for example, 1.eir, 2.eir, and so forth) before uploading it via File

Management. When the driver is displayed on the IR Drivers page, its device name also is

displayed.

Figure 20. IR Drivers Page

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Performing a command

To play a command on the connected device:

1. Click on the driver ﬁle in the Driver (ﬁrst) column to display a list of commands within

the selected driver. The example below shows part of a driver command list page for a

Sony SLV-D360P DVD/VCR combination.

Figure 21. Example of a Driver Command List Page

2. Click on a command name. The connected device performs the selected function.

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 PC1 web pages, enabling the administrator to configure the PC1.

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 page. You cannot make any configuration changes.

To assign passwords:

1. On the Conﬁguration page, select Passwords from the sidebar menu.

2. Enter the new administrator password in the Administrator Password ﬁeld.

Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters.

Spaces and non-alphanumeric symbols are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

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3. In the Re-enter Admin Password ﬁeld, enter the same password again to conﬁrm it.

Figure 22. Passwords Page with Administrator and User Passwords Entered

4. If you want to assign a user password, enter it in the User Password ﬁeld.

NOTE: You cannot assign a user password unless an administrator password has

either been assigned or is being assigned at the same time.

5. Reenter the same user password in the Re-enter User Password ﬁeld.

6. Click Submit to set the passwords.

Removing passwords

To remove a password:

1. On the Conﬁguration page, select Passwords from the sidebar menu.

2. In the Administrator Password or the User Password ﬁeld, delete the characters

that are there, and press the <Spacebar> to enter a space.

3. In the Re-enter Admin Password, the Re-enter User Password, or both ﬁelds, delete

the characters that are there, and press the <Spacebar> to enter a space.

4. Click Submit.

NOTE: Deleting the administrator password also deletes the user password.

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Entering e-mail addresses

If you have created scheduled events or monitoring tasks through the Global Configurator

software, you may have e-mail alerts with a message corresponding to an event or task (for example, a timer notification indicating that it is time to replace a projector light bulb). The PC1 web pages allow you to conveniently make changes to your alerted e-mail addresses and to change your message file.

Initial setup and settings changes must be made in the Global Configurator software. The e-mail alert can notify up to 49 recipients at one time; the Email Alerts page lets you

enter up to 49 e-mail addresses.

Figure 23. E-mail Alerts Page (Upper Portion)

1. On the sidebar menu on the Conﬁguration page, click Email Alerts.

2. On the Email Alerts page, click the Edit button located to the right of the Mail IP

Address eld. The page goes into Edit mode, and the Edit button changes to Save.

3. Enter your mail server IP address and your domain name in the appropriate elds. (This

information is available from your network administrator.)

4. Click Save to save the information.

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5. Click the Edit button at the end of the ﬁrst address row in which you want to enter

a new address or edit the existing one. The Edit button changes to Save (see the illustration above).

6. Enter the e-mail address of the alert recipient in the numbered box under Email

Address.

7. In the File Name column, enter the name (seven characters maximum) of the ﬁle

containing the alert message. The message ﬁle name must have the extension .eml.

NOTE: Due to the seven-character limit for full file names, it is recommended

that you use numeric file names (for example, 1.eml, 24.eml, and so on). Numeric titles reduce the characters in the file name and assist in keeping

the alert files organized. However, alphabetic titles are permitted.

8. Click the Save button beside the ﬁle name that you entered. The e-mail alert

information is saved on the PC1, and the Save button becomes Edit again.

9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for each e-mail recipient address that you want to add or edit.

Setting up SMTP authentication

On the Email Alerts page, you can also specify that SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

authentication is needed for the PC1 to send mail to the e-mail server.

To set the PC1 to require SMTP authentication before the server accepts any e-mail:

1. To enable the SMTP authentication ﬁelds, click the Edit button at the right of the Mail

IP Address ﬁeld. The Edit button changes to Save.

2. Select the SMTP Authentication Required check box, located below the Domain

Name ﬁeld. This enables the User Name and Password ﬁelds below the check box.

3. In the User Name and Password ﬁelds, enter a user name and a password that senders

must enter in order for the mail server to authenticate the sender.

For the user name, you can use any combination of letters, numerals, spaces, and symbols except the comma (,) and the single and double quotation marks (‘ and “). For the password, you can use all characters except the comma. The user name and password can each be from 1 to 30 characters.

NOTE: You must specify both a user name and a password.

4. Click the Save button next to the Mail IP Address ﬁeld to save your user name and

password.

To remove SMTP authentication requirement, click Edit, deselect the SMTP

Authentication Required check box, then click Save.

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Upgrading Firmware

The Firmware Upgrade page lets you browse to locate and upload a new version of firmware

for your unit. The uploaded file must have the file extension .S19.

NOTE: The PC1 uses the same firmware as the IPL T PC1. However, it does not accept

other firmware files, such as the .s19 files for the IP Link S Series.

To find out the version of firmware that is currently loaded on your PC1, see “Firmware:” in the System Description section of the System Status page.

Downloading the ﬁrmware from the web

To obtain the firmware file to load to your PC1:

1. Visit the Extron website (www.extron.com).

2. Click the Download tab.

3. On the Download Center page, click the Firmware link at the top of the left sidebar

menu.

4. On the Archives line at the top of the Firmware page, click the letter I.

5. On the next page that appears, click the Download link at the right end of the IPL T PC1

or IPL T PC1i line.

6. Fill in the required information on the next Download Center page, and click the

Download IPLTPC1 button.

7. Click Run on the File Download window.

8. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard screens. The new ﬁrmware ﬁle is

placed on your computer internal disk.

Updating the ﬁrmware

To upload a new version of firmware:

1. On the sidebar menu of the Conﬁguration page, click Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware

Upgrade page is displayed, showing the version of rmware that is currently loaded.

Figure 24. Firmware Upgrade Page

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2. Click Browse to open a Choose ﬁle window.

Figure 25. Firmware File Selected on the Choose File Window

3. In the Choose ﬁle window, locate the new ﬁrmware version ﬁle on your computer and

double-click it. (Firmware les must have the extension .S19.) By default, this le is

placed at:

c: \Program Files\Extron\Firmware\IPL_T_PC1\pcsVx.xx.S19

The firmware file name and path are displayed in the Current Firmware Version field

on the Firmware Upgrade screen.

4. Click Upload. When the rmware upgrade is complete, the Power LED on the unit

blinks three times.

NOTES: • If you attempt to upload a file with an extension other than .S19, the PC1

recognizes it as invalid and ignores it, reverting to the last successfully uploaded firmware version.

• The new ﬁrmware version number does not immediately appear on the

Firmware Upgrade screen. To verify that the new version was uploaded, click the Status tab to view the System Status screen. When you return to the Firmware Upgrade screen, the new version number is displayed there

also.

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Scheduling

The Schedule page accessed from the Configuration screen lets you schedule when power to the receptacle turns on and off. You can also schedule lock mode, specifying when the PC1 front panel will be locked. Clicking the Clear Schedule button at the bottom of the screen deletes all schedules. You may want to set up your schedule for a week at a time, or a day at a time.

To access the Schedule page, click Schedule on the sidebar menu on the Configuration page.

Figure 26. Schedule Page

On the Schedule page:

• When you click on a day, On, Off, or the contents of any cell in the Current Schedule

table (a time or a dash [-]), a Set Schedule For section displays above the Scheduling section. In this ﬁeld you enter your settings for power or executive mode.

• To close the Set Schedule For section without saving your entries in it, click Refresh at

the bottom of the screen.

• If you want to clear all power and executive mode settings from the schedule, click

Clear Schedule, at the bottom of the screen.

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Scheduling output receptacle power

To schedule power on and off to the output receptacle:

1. In the Receptacle 1 section, click On or Off to select the power setting that you want

to schedule for the week. A Set Schedule For section appears above the Scheduling section, displaying the receptacle number (always 1, for PC1/PC1i), the power selection you clicked (On or Off), and menus from which to select the hour, minutes, and am/pm.

The illustration below shows the Set Schedule For section, with Power On scheduled for 6:00 am Monday through Friday.

Figure 27. “Set Schedule For” Section, Displayed for Receptacle 1

2. From the drop-down menus, select the time (hour, minutes, and am or pm) at which

you want power turned on or off.

3. Select the check boxes for the days of the week you want the receptacle to be turned

on or off at the time you speciﬁed.

4. When nished, click Set to save your settings and close the Set Schedule For section.

The settings you entered appear in the Current Schedule in the Receptacle 1 section.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any additional power settings you want to make.

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Scheduling front panel lockout (executive mode)

1. In the Executive Mode section, click On or Off to select the lock mode setting that you

want to schedule. A Set Schedule For section appears above the Scheduling section, displaying the current status of Executive Mode (On or Off); menus from which to select the hour, minutes, and am or pm; and check boxes for the days of the week.

The illustration below shows the Set Schedule For section, with executive mode

scheduled to be disabled at 6:00 am Monday through Friday. (In the Executive Mode

section in the example below, front panel lockout has been scheduled to start at 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday.)

Figure 28. “Set Schedule For” Field for Executive Mode

2. From the drop-down menus, select the time (hour, minutes, and am or pm) at which

you want executive mode enabled or disabled.

3. Select the check boxes for the days of the week you want lock mode to be turned on or

off at the time you speciﬁed.

4. When nished, click Set to save your settings and close the Set Schedule For section.

The settings you entered appear on the Current Schedule in the Executive Mode section.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 as needed to specify lock mode settings for other days.

NOTE: You cannot set Receptacle On and Off for the same time.

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Scheduling by day of the week

You can also select a day of the week and schedule all power and executive mode time settings for that day at one time:

1. Click on a day of the week at the top of a column in the Receptacle 1 scheduling table.

Two Set Schedule For sections open, one for Power On and Executive Mode On and one for Power Off and Executive Mode Off. These sections contain drop-down menus for

selecting on and off times as well as check boxes for selecting the receptacle (power) and executive mode.

In the illustration below, Sunday has been selected for scheduling.

Figure 29. Schedule Screen Showing Fields for Daily Receptacle Scheduling

2. In either the Power ON or Power OFF section, select the hours, minutes, and am or pm

from the menus; and select the check boxes for the items you want to schedule.

3. In the section in which you made your selections, click Set to enter your choices. The

section closes.

4. If desired, repeat steps 2 and 3 in the other Set Schedule For section.

If you do not want to make selections in the remaining Set Schedule For section, click

Refresh to close the section.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any additional days that you want to schedule.

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Changing an individual setting

Follow this procedure if you want to change only one setting on the scheduling table, either for powering on or off, or for executive mode.

1. In the Receptacle or Executive Mode scheduling table, click on the time displayed or the

“-” symbol in the cell that you want to change, in the desired day column. A single-line Set Schedule For section appears above the Scheduling section.

In the following illustration, the red circle indicates the cell that was selected: receptacle powering off, on Monday.

Figure 30. Set Schedule For Field to Set Powering Off for a Single Receptacle

2. From the drop-down menus in the Set Schedule For section, select the hour, minutes,

and am or pm for the power or lock mode setting.

3. Click Set to enter your settings. The time that you entered appears in the cell that you

selected on the Scheduling table.

Managing Files

The File Management screen allows you to upload and delete files, including IR drivers, from your computer or server. File names must contain valid alphanumeric characters or underscores; spaces and special characters (symbols) are not allowed. Only personnel with administrator access can view the File Management page and make changes.

Uploading ﬁles to the web page

The IPL T PC1 has approximately 7.25 MB of space for IR drivers, custom web pages, and other user files to be uploaded. The Bytes Left field shows how much user space remains for

uploading files.

To upload files:

1. Select the File Management tab on the IPL T PC1 web page.

2. On the File Management page, click Browse to open a Choose ﬁle window.

3. On the Choose ﬁle window, locate and select a ﬁle to upload. (Only one ﬁle at a time

can be selected.) The ﬁle name and directory path appear in the Browse ﬁeld on the File Management screen (see ﬁgure 31 on the next page).

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Figure 31. File Management Screen with Three Files Uploaded

4. Click Upload File. While the le is uploading, the Upload File button label changes

to Uploading... .

When the uploading is complete, the uploaded file name appears in the Files column with a time stamp showing GMT time, and the button returns to its original state. (Files are listed

separately under headings of their extensions.)

Adding a directory

To add a directory or folder to the IPL T PC1 file system:

1. Enter a name for the directory in the Dir: ﬁeld, following the slash (/).

2. Click Add Dir.

3. With the directory name displayed, perform the Uploading ﬁles procedure described in

the previous section to add a ﬁle to the directory. The directory name appears at the top of the Files column, preceded by a slash.

NOTE: If no files are added to the new directory, it is deleted when you open

another directory.

To add more files to the directory, click the directory name to open it, then use the Uploading files procedure. To exit the directory, click on (root) in the Files column.

Other ﬁle management functions

On the File Management page, you can also do the following:

• Open and view an uploaded ﬁle by clicking on its name.

• Delete an uploaded ﬁle by clicking on the Delete button beside it.

• Delete all uploaded ﬁles and directories by clicking the Delete All button.

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Custom Web Pages

On the IPL T PC1, custom web pages are supported. You can determine the layout and appearance of the pages displayed on your screen. Server side includes (SSIs) enable you to obtain information from the unit and display the information on web pages. Query strings allow you to send information and commands to the unit to change its configuration or provide you with feedback (see “Query strings,” below).

Server Side Includes (SSIs)

Server side includes are a type of HTML comment that directs the web server to dynamically

generate data for a web page whenever it is requested. SSIs typically use SIS commands to

communicate with the products or attached control devices. Using SSIs, you can design and

display custom pages, with PC1 information provided by the SIS commands (see the “SIS

Programming and Control” section for these commands).

The basic format for an Extron SSI is <!—#echo var=”x”—>, where x is the SIS command to be executed.

When a web page is requested, the web server removes the SSI and replaces it with the

answer to the SIS command within quotes.

Server Side Include Using

*type with no spaces

the Host SIS command

SIS Command

SIS command

to be processed

by the IP Link

Figure 32. Example of the SSI Command

In the figure above, the N command is used to request the PC1 part number.

Query strings

A query string is the portion of a URL that appears after the question mark. The query string

contains parameters or instructions for the web server to execute. The basic format for a query string within a link is:

<a href=”index.html?cmd=x”>Receptacle 1</a>

where x is the SIS command to be executed.

When a link is accessed on a web page, the URL is passed to the web server to tell it which web page to return to the browser. The portion of the URL after the question mark is the

query string, which contains the SIS command that the IPL T PC1 will remove and execute.

Like SSI formatted commands, query strings can use any valid SIS command.

The query string in the figure below turns off DHCP on the IP Link device.

SIS Command*

<a href="index.html

HTML Code

for a Link

Starts

query string.

cmd=

Tells web serve r

that SIS

command follows.

W1*1PC|

SIS Command

To Be Processed

by the IP Link

HTML Code

for a Link

Receptacle on

Linked Text

*Enter with no spaces.

</a>

Closes

link.

Figure 33. Example of a URL with a Query String Using an SIS Command

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Code example

The following figure shows a practical use for both SSIs and query strings. In this example,

the HTML source code contains three SSI commands.

<html> <head><title>Example 1</title></head> <h2 b>HTML Example #1</h2 b> <body> The following lines demonstrate how to read status from the IPLink Product: IPLink Product Name: <b></b> <br> IPLink Product Description: <b></b> <br> IPLink Product Part Number: <b></b> </body> </html>

Figure 34. Web Page HTML Source Code Document Showing SSIs

The SSI commands in the figure above request the product name, product description, and product part number of an IP Link device.

The figure below shows the HTML code that results from the SSIs shown in the above

example.

<html> <head><title>Example 1</title></head> <h2 b>HTML Example #1</h2 b> <body> The following lines demonstrate how to read status from the IPLink Product: IPLink Product Name: <b>IPL T PC1</b> <br> IPLink Product Description: <b>One Switched 110v AC Receptacle with Serial and IR communication</b> <br> IPLink Product Part Number: <b>60-544-10</b> </body> </html>

SSI commands

Figure 35. Resulting HTML Source Code Served by an IP Link web Server

Notice, in the figure below, that the commands executed by the PC1 in response to SSI references have been replied to, and were implemented when the web page was served to the browser.

Figure 36. Browser View of Previous HTML Source Code

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URL encoding

URL (Universal Resource Locator) encoding is the method of using ASCII hexadecimal characters to display specific characters in a URL. It is used for several reasons. On some

operating systems, certain characters are unsafe or not available, and others are reserved by

the HTML or URL specification. URL encoding is used to insure compatibility and functionality

with most Internet browsers. As a general rule, use the hexadecimal encoding method

shown below when these characters appear in your URLs. The following types of characters do not require encoding in a URL:

Alphanumeric characters

Special characters

Reserved characters

Figure 37. Characters that Do Not Require Encoding

0-9, a-z, A-Z

$ _ - . + ! * ( ) ,

; / ? : @ = &

NOTE: When used for their reserved purposes, these

characters do not require encoding within a URL.

Reserved characters

Reserved characters should not be encoded when they appear in their conventional meaning

in a URL. For example, do not encode the slash (/) when using it as part of the URL syntax. Only encode unsafe characters (defined in the table in the next section) in your URLs.

The following table lists reserved characters.

Character Hexadecimal Decimal

Dollar

Ampersand

Plus

Comma

Forward slash or virgule

Colon

Equal

Question mark

“At” symbol

24 36

26 38

2B 43

2C 44

2F 47

3B 59

3D 61

3F 63

40 64

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Unsafe characters

URLs use some characters for “special use” in defining their syntax and these characters

should be encoded. For various reasons, these characters may possibly be misunderstood

within a URL.

The following table lists unsafe characters.

Character Hexadecimal Decimal

Space

Quotation marks

“ ”

“Less than” symbol

“Greater than” symbol

Pound

Percent

Left brace

{

Right brace

}

Vertical bar or pipe

Back slash

Caret

Tilde

Left bracket

[

Right bracket

]

Grave accent

20 32

22 34

3C 60

3E 62

23 35

25 37

7B 123

7D 125

7C 124

5C 92

5E 94

7E 126

5B 91

5D 93

60 96

Accessing and Using Telnet (Port 23)

Telnet, short for Telecommunications Network, provides a way for you to connect to a computer or server (in this case, the PC1 interface) on a network. Once connected via Telnet, you can send ASCII serial commands (see the Command and Response Table for SIS Commands in the “SIS Programming and Control” section to configure and monitor the PC1 settings).

1. From your desktop Start menu, select Run, then enter Telnet, then click OK. The

Telnet program starts (see the ﬁgure below).

Figure 38. Telnet Command Prompt

2. At the command prompt, enter open.

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3. At the <to> prompt, enter the IP address of the PC1 unit. (The default IP address is

192.168.254.254. If the address was changed in the setup or conﬁguration process, use the new address.) Telnet defaults to port 23.

Figure 39. Connecting to the IP Address

4. If passwords were set up for the connected system, you are prompted to log in as an

administrator or a user. Otherwise, the system responds with a carriage return and line feed (<CR/LF).

5. Once you are connected, you can enter SIS commands as desired; for example, 1*1PC

(power on) or 1*0PC (power off). See the “SIS Programming and Control” section for more information on entering SIS commands.

6. When you are nished entering commands to the interface, enter Ctrl+] at the

command prompt to exit Telnet.

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Troubleshooting

POWER

Turn on the equipment in the following order:

1. The PC1 power control interface

2. The power receptacles on the PC1

3. The connected output device on the AC receptacle.

If the output AV device cannot be powered on, check the following:

Power Connections

1. Make sure that the output receptacle is receiving power.

2. Ensure that the device is plugged in properly to the rear

Network Connections

1. Check the network connections and make adjustments as needed. The green Link

2. At the DOS command prompt, try to ping the unit by entering ping and the IP address

The green Power LED on receptacle remains lit steadily

while the receptacle has power. If necessary, press the

Receptacle Power Button

receptacle Power button to apply power.

panel of the PC1 and switched on if applicable.

Receptacle Power LED

LED lights steadily while a network connection is detected. The yellow ACT LED blinks if there is activity on the network. If these LEDs are not lit, either the cable is faulty

or not plugged in, or the wrong type of cable is being used (see “Connecting the

Hardware,” in the “Installation and Rear Panel” section).

assigned to your PC1 (see “Setting Up and Conﬁguring the PC1 Using ARP”). If the PC1 is connected and communicating, you receive the following response to your ping command:

Figure 40. Successful Ping Command Response

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If a connection was not made, the following response appears:

Figure 41. Response to an Unsuccessful Ping Command

If you get a response indicating that the ping was unsuccessful:

a. Make sure your unit is using the appropriate subnet mask (check with your system

administrator).

b. Make sure your PC does not have a software ﬁrewall program which might block

the IP address of the unit.

3. If contact is established with the unit, but the unit web pages cannot be accessed

by your web browser, verify (in the Options or Preferences menu) that your web browser is conﬁgured for direct network connection and not set up to use a proxy server.

If you are still experiencing problems, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline.

Global Configurator Software

The Global Configurator 3 (GC 3.3) software is an alternative to using the default web pages to configure and schedule the PC1. GC 3.3 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 level of an output device, schedule actions such as powering on and off, monitor specified conditions, and configure its ports.

To download the latest version of Global Configurator 3 from the Extron website:

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

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

3. On the Download Center page, click the Download link at the right end of the Global

Conﬁgurator line.

4. Fill in the required information on the next Download Center page, and click the

Download GCSWnnn.exe button (where nnn is the GC3 version number).

5. Click Run on the File Download window.

6. Follow the instructions on the subsequent screens to install GC3.3 on your computer.

For instructions on using the GC3.3 software with the PC1, see the IPL T PC1 Setup Guide, provided with the PC1, and to the Global Configuration 3.3 help program, accessible from the GC3.3 main screen.

NOTE: GC 2.3 is the minimum version required to configure the PC1.

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SIS Programming and Control

This section provides instructions on using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands,

which you can use to set up and control the IPL T PC1 from a host computer or other control system attached to the rear panel LAN port. The following topics are discussed:

• Host-to-Interface Communication

• Using the Command and Response Table

• Symbol Deﬁnitions

• Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

As shipped, the PC1 works as a standalone interface, but cannot control any other devices until it is configured. You can set up and control the PC1 by using the front panel, the web

pages, Global Configurator, or SIS commands. Both the web pages and the SIS methods are accessed via Ethernet LAN connection. The LAN port defaults are:

IPL T PC1 IP address:

Gateway IP address:

Subnet mask:

DHCP: Off

192.168.254.254

0.0.0.0

255.255.0.0

Host-to-Interface Communication

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required

to begin or end a command sequence. When the PC1 determines that a command is valid,

it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the interface to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. (A string is one or more characters.)

Messages Initiated by the IPL T PC1

When a local event such as a front panel selection or adjustment takes place, the PC1

responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host. The following PC1-initiated messages are sent (underlined):

Www, DD Mmm 2011 HH:MM:SS]

The PC1 sends the boot and copyright messages when it first powers on and is connected via Telnet or TCP/IP. Vn.nn is the firmware version number; 60-544-nn is the product part number. The current date and time are displayed. If you are using a Telnet connection, the copyright message, date, and time are followed by a password prompt.

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Password Information

The ] Password: prompt is displayed only if there is a password defined in the unit. It requires a password (administrator level or user level) followed by a carriage return. The prompt is repeated if the correct password is not entered.

If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with ] Login Administrator ] or

] Login User ], depending on the password entered. If the passwords are the same for

both administrator and user, the unit defaults to administrator privileges.

Error Responses

When the PC1 receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response

to the host device. If the PC1 is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host.

The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows:

E12 – Invalid port number

E13 – Invalid value (the number is out of range/too large)

E14 – Not valid for this configuration

E17 – System timed out E22 – Busy

E24 – Privilege violation

E25 – Device is not present

E26 – Maximum number of connections has been exceeded

E27 – Invalid event number E28 – Bad filename or file not found E30 – Hardware failure (followed by a colon [:] and a descriptor number)

E31 – Attempt to break port pass-through when it was not set

Error Response References

The following superscripted numbers are used within the command descriptions in the Command and Response table to identify commands that may respond as shown:

commands that give an E14 (invalid command for this configuration) response if

sent to an IPL product whose power configuration does not support the command.

commands that give an E24 (privilege violation) response if you are not logged in at

the administrator level.

commands that may yield an E27 (invalid event number) response.

commands that may give an E28 (file not found) response.

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Using the Command and Response Table

The PC1 can be controlled via either a Telnet (port 23) connection or a web browser (port 80) connection. The ASCII commands listed in the tables perform the same functions, but they are encoded differently to accommodate the requirements of each port (Telnet or

web browser). The ASCII to hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table below is for use with the

command and response tables.

Space

Figure 42. ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

The command and response table lists valid ASCII (for Telnet) command codes, the

corresponding URL (universal resource locator) encoded (for web browsers) command codes,

the interface responses to the host, and a description of the command function or the results of executing the command.

• Upper- and lowercase characters can be used interchangeably in the command eld

• Commands may be sent back-to-back without spaces (for example, 2!65V1Z).

• Numbers can be entered as 1, 2, or 3 digits (for example, 8V = 08V = 008V).

• There are a few differences in how to enter the commands, depending on whether you

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

unless otherwise speciﬁed.

are using Telnet or a web browser.

• When using these commands through a web browser, you can use the URL

reference to shorten the examples. “URL” refers to the full address of the

control interface and web page reference, including all path information (that is,

http://192.168.100.10/myform.htm).

• To send any of the commands using a web browser you must preﬁx them with the

full URL followed by ?cmd=.

• For control via a web browser, all non-alphanumeric characters must be represented

as the hexadecimal equivalent, %xx, where xx represents the two-character hex byte. For example, a comma (,) would be represented as %2C. Characters such as %, +, and the space character must be encoded as hex bytes, or they will be misinterpreted by the interface.

• Some characters differ depending on the method you use to send the commands:

•

Telnet Web Browser

Escape (hex 1B) W (must not be hex encoded)

Carriage return (hex 0D) Pipe character (|) (must not be hex encoded)

NOTES: • With Telnet you can use either an Escape command or a W

command, and the carriage return or the pipe character. With the

web browser, you must use a 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.

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 49

Symbol Definitions

]

}

•

X1)

X1!

X1@

CR/LF (carriage return + line feed) (hex 0D 0A)

Soft carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) (For web browser commands, use the | [pipe] character instead of the soft return.)

= Pipe (vertical bar) character

= Space

The 24 superscript indicates commands that give an E24 (privilege violation) message if you are not logged in at the administrator level.

Escape key (hex 1B) (For web browsers, use W instead of E. )

Power receptacle (1-4)

= Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value

(-12.00 to +14.00) represents the time difference in hours and minutes (±hh:mm) relative to Greenwich, England. The plus sign and leading zero are optional. For example, 5:30 = +05:30.)

= On or Off status

0 = off or disable 1 = on or enable

= Dirty memory status

1 = RAM needs to be saved to flash memory. 0 = RAM has been saved to flash (OK to power off or reset).

= Current threshold sense

0 = clear or none 1 = standby 2 = full

(Full threshold must be set before standby.)

= Group number

0 = none 1 = yellow 2 = green 3 = red

(The exponent designates the port number. The color relates to setting groups via the front panel.)

Version (typically listed to two decimal places, that is, n.nn)

Unit name. The name of the PC1 is a text string of up to 24 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), and minus sign or hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case.

NOTE: The first character must be a letter. The last character must not be a minus sign or hyphen.

= Local date and time format

X1#

Set format (MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS).

Example: 11/18/03-10:54:00.

Read format (day of week, day month year HH:MM:SS).

Example: Tue, 18 Nov 2011 18:19:33.

X1$

X1%

X1^

IP address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn). Leading zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values, and they are suppressed in returned values.

E-mail domain name (for example: extron.com)

Power-up delay between ports in 1/3-second increments. 1-255 permitted.

(Default is 3, which equals 1 second.)

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X1&

X1*

X1(

X2)

X2!

X2@

X2#

X2%

Time in tens of milliseconds to wait for the first character to arrive at a serial port before terminating (default=1=10 ms; max = 32767) the connection

Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx).

Subnet mask (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn). Leading zeros are optional in setting values in each of four fields, and they are suppressed in returned values.

Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between character arriving at a serial port before terminating (default=2=20 ms; max = 32767) the connection

Parameter to set either Length of the message to receive or the Delimiter value.

• If the message is length delimited, use nnL, where nn is the length of the incoming message in bytes.

• If the message is character delimited, use xxD, where xx is the decimal ASCII value of the delimiting character.

For verbose response mode:

0 = clear or none 1 = verbose mode 2 = tagged responses for queries 3 = verbose mode and tagged responses for queries Default = 0

NOTE: If tagged responses are enabled, all read commands return the constant string plus the data, like setting

the value does.

Example: Command: E CN } Response: Ipn • X1@

Priority status for receive timeout:

0 = priority set to Send Data String command parameters 1 = priority set to Configure Receive Timeout command parameters

Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, or 115200

X2^

X2&

X2*

X3)

X3#

X3$

Parity (Only the first letter is needed.)

O = Odd E = Even N = None M = Mark S = Space

Data bits: 7 or 8

Stop bits: 1 or 2

Flow control (Only the first letter is needed.)

S = Software N = None

Password (minimum length = 4 characters; maximum length = 12 characters. No special characters are allowed.

Daylight saving time (DST) is a 1-hour offset to reflect the time during which clocks are set one hour or more ahead of

local standard time, to provide more daylight at the end of the working day. Supported for the U. S. and parts of Brazil and Europe.

Example: Time in California is GMT -8:00 from March to November and GMT -7:00 from November to March. DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion

of the state of Indiana, and the state of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation).

0 = off or ignore 1 = U. S. 2 = Europe 3 = Brazil

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X3%

X3^

X3&

X3*

X3(

X4!

X4@

X4$

X4%

X4^

X4&

Event number: range = 0-99

Event buffer

0 = receive 1 = user (absolute) 2 = User (relative) 3 = NVRAM

Memory location: range = 0 through maximum buffer size

Event data size

b = bit B = byte (8 bits) S = short (16 bits) L = long (32 bits)

NOTE: This parameter is case sensitive.

Event data to write

Reading password. Responds with four asterisks (****) in place of the password, if a password exists. Responds with an empty space if no password exists.

Contact input setting

0 = off (open) 1 = on (closed)

Number of bytes to read: range = 1-127

E-mail event number (1-64)

E-mail recipient address (for example, JDoe@extron.com) for the person to whom messages will be sent.

For the CR command: Name (numeral) of e-mail file to be sent; for example: 1.eml, 2.eml, ... 64.eml. The first line of the file is the subject; the rest is the message body.

For the SM command: Numeric name for the e-mail file to be sent. The file must be named n.eml (n can be 0-999); for example, 1.eml, 2.eml, ... 999.eml.

This command overrides the file specified in the CR command. If the value is 0 or a parameter is missing, the file specified for the mailbox in the CR command is sent instead.

X4(

X5@

X5$

X5&

X5*

NOTE: The SM command sends a default e-mail message if the

Default name: a combination of the model name and the last three pairs of the interface MAC address (for example: IPL-T-PC1-00-02-3D).

Connection security level

11 = user 12 = administrator

ASCII digits representing the numeric value of the data element read from the event buffer (leading zeros are suppressed).

IR file number: 0-99. The response is returned with leading zeros.

IR function number

0 = return all data 1-127 = functions that can be played or can return information (text). The response is returned with leading zeros. 129 = manufacturer 130 = model 131 = class 132 = remote 133 = creation date 134 = comments 137 = user file name (descriptive name given to the file by the user)

NOTE: 0 and numbers greater than 127 can return information only.

X4&

file is not found.

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X5(

X6$

X6(

X7)

X7!

X7@

X7#

X7$

X71!

X71@

IR Playback mode

0 = play once 1 = play continuously

Response is returned with leading zeros.

To stop mode 1 playback, send the IR command again with mode 0 selected.

Time in seconds to keep sending the broadcast message (0-255, default = 10)

(Ethernet only) Number of seconds before timeout on IP connections (min. = 1, max. = 6500, and default = 30 = 300 seconds).

If no data is received during the timeout period, the Ethernet connection is closed. Each step is 10 seconds. The response is returned with leading zeros.

The number (as an optional parameter) that is inserted into the e-mail message if the .eml file has an embedded command (with no parameters).

Hardware (MAC) address: the four most significant hex nibbles converted into a single 16-bit decimal number.

Hardware (MAC) address: the eight least significant hex nibbles converted into a single 32-bit decimal number.

NOTE: This can be up to 10 digits.

E-mail account user name. Maximum length is 31 characters. This parameter is optional; commas cannot be used as

placeholders for it. If it is omitted from an issued command, any existing user account name is cleared.

E-mail account password. Maximum length is 31 characters. This parameter is optional; commas cannot be used as

placeholders for it. If it is omitted from an issued command, any existing user account password is cleared.

Days of the week

1 = Sunday 2 = Monday 3 = Tuesday 4 = Wednesday 5 = Thursday 6 = Friday 7 = Saturday

Time in minutes (0-1440)

0 = 12 am (midnight) 1440 = clear schedule

X71#

Example: 1439 = 11:59

Use the following formula (in 24-hour time format): (hour x 60) + minutes = time in minutes

Power receptacle name (12 characters maximum)

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Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

Command

Power Receptacle Control / Current Sense

Turn receptacle power on Turn receptacle power off

View receptacle power status

Set Executive mode on

Set Executive mode off

View Executive mode

Power Receptacle Naming

Set receptacle name Set receptacle name to factory

default

View receptacle name

Power Receptacle Scheduling

Set scheduling

View scheduling

Front Panel Lockout Scheduling (Executive Mode)

Set scheduling

View scheduling

Ethernet Data Port Commands

Set current connected port timeout

View current connected port

timeout Set global IP port timeout

View global IP port timeout

Information Requests

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

E E E

1X 1X Exe1 0X 0X

X X

E E

1*1PC 1*0PC

}

1PC

X71#

1, 1,• NO

}

1NO

X71!*X%*X71@

X71!*X%

X71!*X%*X71@

X71!*X%

X6(

}

0TC

X6(

}

1TC

} }

}

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

W 1 %2A 1PC W 1 %2A 0PC W 1PC

W 1 %2C W 1 %2C %20 NO

W 1NO

W 1 %2A

W 2 %2A

W 0 %2A

W 0TC

W 1 %2A W 1TC

| |

| X% ]

X71#

X71!

%2A X% %2A

X71!

%2A X% SS

X71!

%2A X% %2A

X71!

%2A X% SS

X6(

| X6( ]

X6(

| X6( ]

Response (Switcher to Host)

Cpn 01•Ppc1 Cpn 01•Ppc0

Exe0]

X% ]

Nmo1, Nmo1,

X71# ]

X71@

Set1*

X71@ ]

X71@

Set2*

X71@ ]

Pti0*

Pti1*

] ]

]

X71# ] X71# ]

X71!*X%*X71@ ]

X6( ]

X6(

NOTE: An asterisk (*) after a version number indicates the version that is currently running. Question marks (?.??)

indicate that only the factory firmware version is loaded. A caret (^) indicates the firmware version that should be running; however, a mode 1 reset was executed and the factory default firmware version is currently loaded. An exclamation point (!) indicates corrupted firmware.

Query ﬁrmware version

Query verbose version information

Query ﬁrmware information

Q Q

0Q 0Q

1Q 1Q

X1! ]

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Ver01*

Sum of responses from 2Q, 3Q, and 4Q

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Ver00* responses from 2Q, 3Q, and 4Q

X1! ]

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Ver01*

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 54

X1! ]

X1!

sum of

X1! ]

]

Command

Information requests (continued)

Query bootstrap version

Query factory ﬁrmware version

Query updated ﬁrmware version

Request interface part number

Request model name

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

2Q 2Q

3Q 3Q

4Q 4Q

N N

1I 1I

Request model description

Example

2I 2I

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

Response (Switcher to Host)

X1! ]

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Ver02*

X1!

model – UL – date and time)

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Ver03*

version – model – UL – date and time)

X1!

model – UL – date and time)

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Ver04*

version – model – UL – date and time)

60-544-10 or 60-544-20

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Pno 60-544-10 or 60-544-20 IPL T PC1 or IPL T PC1i

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

inf01*IPL T PC1

Brief product description

One 220 VAC Switched AC Receptacle,

One Bi-Directional Serial Port

[RS-232], One IR Port, One

Contact Input Port

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

inf02*brief product description

X1! ]

plus (web version –

]

X1!

plus (web

]

plus (web version –

]

X1!

plus (web

]

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 55

Command

Information requests (continued)

Request system memory usage

Request user memory usage

E-mail Commands

Conﬁgure e-mail events (mailbox)

Example:

View e-mail events (mailbox)

Send e-mail events (ﬁle named in mailbox)

Send e-mail using a different ﬁle

Web Browser-speciﬁc Commands

Read response from last URL cmd

Mail Server Setup Commands

Set mail server IP, unit domain name, and SMTP authentication

View mail server IP, unit domain

name, and SMTP authentication Set mail server IP and unit domain

name

View mail server IP and unit

domain name

IP Setup Commands

Set the unit name Set unit name to factory default

View unit name

Set date and time

View date and time

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

3I 3I

4I 4I

E X4%,X4^,X4&

5,jdoe@extron.com,7.emlCR

E X4%

E X4%,X7),X4&

}

E X1$,X1%,X7#,X7$

}

E X1$,X1%

}

E X1@ E

•CN

E X1#

}

} }

}

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

Response (Switcher to Host)

Number of bytes used out of the number of total kbytes

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

inf03*Number of bytes used out of

number of kbytes Number of bytes used out of the number of total kbytes

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

inf04*Number of bytes used out of

number of kbytes

X4%

%2C

X4^

%2C

X4&

X4%,X4^,X4& ]

Ipr

}

W5%2Cjdoe%40extron%2Ecom%2C7%2EemlCR|

Ipr5,jdoe@extron.com,7.eml

X4%

W UB

CR SM

%2C

| |

X7)

%2C

X4&

X4^,X4& ]

Eml

Response from

X4^ ]

command

}

X1$

%2C

X1%

%2C

X7#

%2C

X7$

Ipm•

W CM

X1$

W CM

X1@

W W %20 CN W CN

X1#

X1%

%2C

| X1@ ]

X1$,X1%,X7#,X7$ ]

Ipm•

X1$,X1% ]

Ipn• Ipn•

Ipt•

Example:

11/16/11-10:54:00

| X1# ]

W CT

Example:

Tues, 16 NOV 2011 10:10:54:00

]

X1$,X1%,X7#,X7$ ]

X1$,X1% ]

X1@ ] X4( ]

X1# ]

]

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 56

Command

IP Setup Commands (continued)

Set GMT offset View GMT offset

Set daylight savings time

View daylight savings time Set DHCP on Set DHCP off

NOTE: Changing DHCP from On to Off resets the IP address to the factory default (192.168.254.254).

View DHCP mode

Set IP address

View IP address View hardware (MAC) address

Set subnet mask

View subnet mask

Set gateway IP address

View gateway IP address

Set verbose mode

NOTE: The IPL T PC1 can send out unsolicited information (such as notice of a power level change). This is called a

View verbose mode status

Set broadcast mode Set broadcast mode to default

address Clear broadcast mode

View broadcast mode

Set broadcast port and MAC address

View broadcast port and MAC

address

NOTE: Port number is the UDP outgoing port.

Get connection listing

verbose (wordy) relationship between the interface and a connected device. When the IPL T PC1 is connected to the computer via Ethernet, verbose mode is disabled (by default) in order to reduce the amount of communication traffic on the network. If you want to use the verbose mode with the PC1 connected via Ethernet, you must set

verbose mode to On each time you reconnect the computer to the network.

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

E X# E

E X3$ E E E

E E X1$ E E

E X1( E E X1$ E E X2@

E E X6$,X1$ E X6$

E E E

}

]

1DH

]

0DH

]

}

0EB

}

EB port number*

}

X7!*X7@

}

X7!*X7@

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

W W CZ W W CX W 1DH W 0DH

W DH W W CI W CH

W W CS W W CG W

W CV W W

W 0EB W EB

W port number*

W PB| port number*

is the MAC address for UDP unicast transmissions.

W CC

| X# ]

X3$

| X3$ ]

| |

| X% ]

X1$

| X1$ ] | X1* ]

X1(

| X1( ]

X1$

| X1$ ]

X2@

| X2@ ] X6$ X6$

}

X1$

%2C

| X6$,X1$ ]

X7!*X7@

Response (Switcher to Host)

X# ]

Ipz

X3$ ]

Ipx

]

Idh1

]

Idh0

X1$ ]

Ipi•

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

X1* ]

Iph•

X1( ]

Ips•

X1$ ]

Ipg•

X2@ ]

Vrb

Bmd

X6$,X1$ ]

Bmd

Bmd 000,

Bpt port number*

Number of connections

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Icc Number of connections

X1$ ]

X1* ]

]

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 57

Command

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

Response (Switcher to Host)

Password and Security Settings

Set administrator password

Clear administrator password

NOTE: A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. If the administrator password is

cleared (removed), the user password is also removed.

View administrator password

Set user password

Clear user password

View user password

14, 24

Query session security level

NOTES: • The ]Password prompt requires a password (administrator level or user level), followed by a carriage return.

The password prompt appears only if there is a password defined on the unit.

E X3#

E•CA}

}

E X3#

E•CU}

}

X3#

W %20 CA

W CA

W %20 CU

W CU

W CK

| X4! ]

X3#

| X4! ]

| X5@ ]

X4! ]

Ipa•

]

Ipa•

X4! ]

Ipu•

]

Ipu•

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

X5@ ]

Pvl

• The copyright information displayed upon connection to the IP Link product via TCP/IP or Telnet is followed by

the password prompt.

]

• The

• If a correct administrator or user password is entered, the unit responds with

Password prompt is repeated if a correct administrator or user password is not entered.

]

the same, it defaults to administrator privileges.

Remapping Port Designations

NOTE: Duplicate port number assignments are not permitted; that is, Telnet and web cannot be the same. Entering

duplicate port assignments results in an E13 (invalid parameter) error message.

Set Telnet port map

Reset Telnet port map

Disable Telnet port map

View Telnet port map

Set web port map

Reset web port map

Disable web port map

View web port map

Set Direct Access port map

Disable Direct Access port map

View Direct Access port map

NOTE: Remapping a port number (other than to reset it to the default 80 or 23, or to disable it by setting it to 0) must be

to port number 1024 or higher.

port number MT

}

23MT

}

0MT

}

port number MH

}

80MH

}

0MH

}

2001MD

0MD

}

E MD}

}

W port number MT

W 23MT

W 0MT

W MT

W port number MH

W 80MH

W 0MH

W MH

Pmt port number

Pmt 00023

Pmt 00000

port number

Pmh port number

Pmh 00080

Pmh 00000

port number

W 2001MK| Pmd 02001

W MD

WMD|

W 0MD

port number

]

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 58

Command

Directory Commands

Change or create a directory

NOTE: A directory does not truly exist until a file has been copied into the path.

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

path/directory/CJ

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

}

W path/directory/CJ

Response (Switcher to Host)

Dir•path/directory/

]

Move back to root directory

Move up one directory

View current directory

File Commands

Erase user-supplied web page or

24, 28

ﬁle

Erase current directory and its

24, 28

ﬁles

Erase current directory and its

subdirectories List ﬁles from current directory

24, 28

}

/CJ

}

..CJ

}

filename EF

}

/EF

}

//EF

}

W %2F CJ

W %2E %2E CJ

W CJ

W filename EF

W %2F EF

W %2F %2F EF

W DF| (See below.)

Dir•path/directory/

]

Dir•/

path/directory/

Del•filename

]

Ddl

]

Ddl

]

Telnet text responses: filename x • date/time • length filename x • date/time • length filename x • date/time • length

]

...

space_remaining

]

•

Bytes Left

]

Web responses — HTML sample code:

Var le – new Array ();

File [1] = ‘filename1, date1, filesize1’; File [2] = ‘filename2, date2, filesize2’; ... File [n] = ‘filename n, date n, filesize n’; File [n+1] = ‘space remaining, Bytes left’

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 59

Command

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

Response (Switcher to Host)

File Commands (continued)

List ﬁles from current directory

}

W LF

(See below.)

and below

Telnet text responses: path/directory/filename x • date/time •

length

]

path/directory/filename x • date/time •

length

]

path/directory/filename x • date/time •

length

]

... space_remaining • Bytes Left

]

web responses — HTML sample code:

Var le – new Array (); File [1] = ‘filename1, date1, filesize1’; File [2] = ‘filename2, date2, filesize2’; ... File [n] = ‘filename n, date n, filesize n’; File [n+1] = ‘space remaining, Bytes left’

NOTE: The response to this command is the same as for the “List files from current directory” command (DF), except that

path/directory precedes filenames for files from subdirectories below the current directory.

Stream Files via Port 80

Load ﬁle to user ﬂash memory

Retrieve ﬁles from user ﬂash memory

24 28

Example:

Stream Files via Telnet

Load ﬁle to user ﬂash memory

Retrieve ﬁle from user ﬂash memory

Event Control

Read event buffer memory

Write event buffer memor

Read string from event buffer memory

24 28

NOTE: The response to the Write Event command is padded with leading zeros for

is 10 digits.

y24,27

24,28

Use a POST on port 80 followed by the delimited data to be written to the ﬂash ﬁle memory. Send a page GET on port 80 followed by WSF

http://192.168.254.254/mypage.html?cmd=WSF

24,28

+ UF filesize, filename

filename SF

}

Raw unprocessed data in file up to file size

1B filename SF0D Four bytes of file size

Raw unprocessed data in file

]

Upl

+ raw unprocessed

data in file

E X3%,X3^,X3& X3* E} W X3% %2C X3^ %2C X3& X3* E}

X5$ ]

E X3%,X3^,X3&,X3(

E X3%,X3^,X3&,X4$ FE} W X3% %2C X3^ %2C X3& %2C

X3*

W X3% %2C X3^ %2C X3& %2C

X3%

and

X3(

X3* E}

X3%,X3^,X3&,X3( ]

Evt

X3&. X3%

is 5 digits and

X4$

FE}

string

]

X3&

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 60

Command

ASCII (Telnet) (Host to Switcher)

URL Encoded (web) (Host to Switcher)

Event Control (continued)

Write string to event buffer

memory

24,27

E string*X3%,X3^,X3& FE}

W X3( %2A X3% %2C X3^ %2C

X3&

Evt

NOTES: • F must be capitalized in order for strings to be read and written to event buffer memory.

Response (Switcher to Host)

FE}

X3%,X3^,X3&

,string

]

• The response to the Write Event command is padded with leading zeros for

X3&

is 10 digits.

• The Write String command requires a string beginning with

response) are binary data (without an E).

Start events Stop events Query number of events running

Reset (Zap) and Erase Commands

NOTE: None of the following zap commands (ZFFF, ZXXX, ZY, or ZQQQ) reset the AC power receptacle. Power remains

Erase all les from user ash

memory Reset all device settings to factory default

NOTE: This reset is product-dependent. It resets receptacle name and lock mode to Off. It does not reset IP settings such as

Absolute system reset; retain IP address

NOTE: This reset is the same as ZQQQ (below), except that it excludes IP settings such as IP address, subnet mask, gateway

Absolute system reset

NOTE: This is a mode 5 reset (see “Resetting” in the “Front Panel Features and Operation” section). It resets all device

24,27

in its current state.

IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, and IP security level table; and it does not remove the user file system.

IP address, unit name, DHCP, and port mapping (Telnet, web, and Direct Access) in order to preserve communication

with the device. It also erases the user file system. This reset is recommended to be used after a firmware update.

settings to the factory defaults; however, the firmware version remains the same.

E E E

1AE 0AE

}

ZFFF

ZXXX

}

ZQQQ

} }

}

W 1AE W 0AE

W AE

W ZFFF

W ZXXX

W ZY

W ZQQQ

X3%

. Strings returned by the device (read or write

| |

and

Ego Est

X3&. X3%

] ]

is 5 digits and

nnnnn ] (5-digit number)

With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:

Enm nnnnn ] (5-digit number)

]

Zpf

Zpx

Zpy

Zpq

]

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Reference Material

Specifications

AC control interface

Connectors

IPL T PC1 ................................. 1 female USA/Edison power connector

IPL T PC1i ................................ 1 female IEC power connector

Voltage

IPL T PC1 ................................. 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz

IPL T PC1i ................................ 220 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Maximum AC load

IPL T PC1 ................................. 12 A, 1440 watts at 120 VAC

IPL T PC1i ................................ 10 A, 2200 watts at 220 VAC

Serial control interface

Serial control port ........................... (1) RS-232 only, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 4 pole

Baud rate and protocol ................... 115200 to 300 baud (9600 baud = default) ; 8 (default) or 7 data bits; 1(default)

Serial control pin conﬁguration ....... 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND, 4 = +5 VDC

Ethernet control interface

Connector ...................................... 1 female RJ-45 connector

Data rate ........................................ 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Protocols ........................................ ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, Telnet

Default settings .............................. Link speed and duplex level = autodetected

Web server ..................................... Up to 200 simultaneous sessions

Program control ............................. Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

Global Viewer requirements ........... Microsoft® Internet Explorer ver. 6 or higher

Contact closure interface— input only

Quantity/type ................................. 1 contact closure input

Contact input control connector ..... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 4 pole (shared with IR output port)

Contact closure (input only)

Input voltage range ................. 0 to 5 VDC, clamped at +5.1 V

Input impedance ...................... 10k ohms

Threshold ................................. 1.6 VDC

Pin conﬁguration ............................ 1 = contact input, 2 = GND

or 2 stop bits; no parity (default), or even or odd parity

IP address = 192.168.254.254 Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0

Gateway = 0.0.0.0 DHCP = off

7.25 MB nonvolatile user memory

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IR control interface

IR control port ................................ (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 4 pole (shared with contact closure input

port)

Pin conﬁguration ............................ 3 = S (IR signal output), 4 = GND

IR output carrier frequency ............. 30 kHz to 1 MHz

General

Power input ................................... Internal

100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

5 watts

IPL T PC1 ................................. 12 A (max.)

IPL T PC1i ................................ 10 A (max.)

Temperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling .......................................... Convection, no vents

Mounting

Rack mount ............................. Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

Furniture mount ...................... Yes, with optional under desk mounting kit

Enclosure type ................................ Metal

Enclosure dimensions ..................... 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 6.0" D (1U high, quarter rack wide)

(4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 15.2 cm D)

(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight ............................... 1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)

Shipping weight ............................. 3 lbs (2 kg)

Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

IPL T PC1............................ CE, c-UL, UL

IPL T PC1i ........................... CE

EMI/EMC ................................. CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor

NOTES: • All nominal levels are at ±10%.

• Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers and Accessories

Included Parts

These items are included in each order for an IPL T PC1 or IPL T PC1i interface:

Included Parts Part Number

IPL T PC1 60-544-10

IPL T PC1i 60-544-20

Rubber feet (self-adhesive) (4)

2-pin female captive screw terminal (2)

4-pin female captive screw terminal (1)

18 AWG IEC power cord (U. S. shipments only)

Tweeker (small screwdriver)

IPL T PC1 Setup Guide

IPL T PC1 Software CD-ROM

Optional Accessories

These items are optional for the IPL T PC1 and the IPL T PCli:

Optional Accessories Part Number

RSU 129 Universal Rack Shelf Kit (9.5 inches deep) 60-190-01 RSB 129 Basic Rack Shelf (9.5 inches deep) 60-604-02 RSU 126 Universal Rack Shelf Kit (6 inches deep) 60-190-10 RSB 126 Basic Rack Shelf (6 inches deep) 60-604-11 MBU 125 1/2 Rack Width Low-Profile Mount Kit 70-077-01

Mounting the IPL T PC1 Interface

The IPL T PC1 can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under furniture such as a desk, podium, or tabletop.

Tabletop Use

Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the PC1. For tabletop use, attach one foot at each corner of the bottom side of the unit, and place the PC1 in the desired location.

Rack Mounting

Rack mount the interface, if desired, using one of the optional 19 inches wide rack shelves (see “Optional Accessories,” above, for part numbers).

UL requirements for rack mounting

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the

interface into a rack.

• Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed

or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (TMA) speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

IPL T PC1 • SIS Programming and Control 64

• Reduced air ﬂow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of air ﬂow

RSU 129

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

• Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical

loading does not create a hazardous condition.

• Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider

the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.

• Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted

equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

Rack mounting procedure

To mount the PC1 on a rack shelf:

1. If rubber feet have been installed on the bottom of the unit, remove them.

2. Mount the PC1 on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x 3/16 inch screws in opposite

(diagonal) corners of the unit to secure it to the shelf.

3. Attach a blank panel or other units to the rack shelf.

1U Universal Rack Shelf

Both front false faceplates use 2 screws.

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

1/4 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Figure 43. Mounting the IPL T PC1 on an RSU 129 Universal Rack Shelf

4. Insert the shelf into the rack, aligning the holes in the shelf with those in the rack.

5. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine screws. This shelf can be

mounted in the front or in the rear of the rack.

Under-desk Mounting

The PC1 can also be mounted under furniture, such as a table or podium surface, using the optional under-desk mounting kit MBU 125 (part number 70-077-01).

1. If rubber feet were previously installed on the bottom of the unit, remove them.

2. Attach the mounting brackets to the unit with the provided machine screws.

3. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting

surface until slightly less than ¼ inch of the screw protrudes.

4. Align the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets, and place the PC1 against the

surface with the screws through the bracket slots.

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5. Slide the unit slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure it in place.

Figure 44. Mounting the IPL T PC1 Under Furniture

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Glossary

Numbers and A

10/100Base-T Ethernet that uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP - Cat 5, and so forth) cable, in which the

amount of data transmitted between two points in a given amount of time is equal to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) A protocol that assigns an IP address to a device based on

the device’s MAC or physical machine address

AWG (American Wire Gauge) A standard measurement for wire conductor diameter

Condition A state for which the PC1 is being monitored. When a monitored condition is met, the PC1

may sound an alarm or send an e-mail message, depending on how the system has been

configured (via the front panel or the Monitor web page). Examples of conditions that can

be monitored include Receptacle Off, Any Change, or Reference: None.

Contact closure An encapsulated switch containing two metal wires that serve as the contact points. When

these contact points meet, a complete circuit is created (for example, input to ground on the IPL T PC1).

Custom web page Any file that can be loaded into an IPL interface and served by the IPL internal web server. A

custom web page can provide control of devices attached to the IPL without use of Global Configurator (GC) or GlobalViewer (GV). This is true with or without an accompanying event

script. Any number and size of graphics can be used, but if they are too large to fit on the IPL T PC1 interface, you can write your web page so that they can be served from another web server. If you install Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) on your desktop, you can serve any page on its hard disk. The IPL device functions like a little computer with a web server—you can use it for various web tasks.

DataViewer Software that allows you to send ASCII or hexadecimal commands to an IPL device interface

and view the device responses. You can configure the data display in several ways, including selecting the text color, text font, and whether to view commands and responses in separate

panes within the DataViewer window. The software can save the command and response data as a text file (.txt) or as an HTML file that preserves some of the display formatting.

Default web pages A set of preloaded web pages that can be accessed via a standard web browser. These pages

are a primary means of initial setup for IP Link products and a way to change their settings.

Web browsers such as Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher) can be used, but if using Internet Explorer, you must also have Microsoft Script (version 5.6 or higher).

67IPL T PC1 • Glossary

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a standardized communications protocol that

enables network administrators to locally and automatically manage the assignment of IP addresses in an organization’s network.

Driver This is a Global Configurator (GC) compatible package. It includes the event script that

controls devices.

Edison power receptacle

A standard power connector. The rear panel of the IPL T PC1, U. S. version, has a female Edison receptacle (NEMA connector) into which a device is plugged in order to be powered

on and off by the PC1.

Ethernet A network protocol that uses MAC addresses instead of IP addresses to exchange data

between computers. Using ARP (see ARP on the previous page) with TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices can be connected to the Internet. An Ethernet LAN typically uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. Ethernet systems currently provide transmission speeds

of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

Event script A program that runs on an IPL interface, and issues queries and commands to the attached

devices. Event scripts are written in the “Extron C” language (as .sc files), and are compiled into event scripts using Global Configurator. The results are compiled as .evt files and loaded onto the IPL interface. The Extron C language is similar to ANSI C, with some differences. As

long as event scripts are turned on, they run on the device continuously.

Executive mode This is an operating mode in which the IPL T PC1 does not accept commands from the front

panel. Also called “front panel security lockout.”

F, G

Firmware Embedded software that is stored permanently in read-only memory (ROM) and contains

Gateway A device that connects networks that have different, incompatible communication protocols.

Global Configurator (GC)

basic instructions for how the PC1 operates. Firmware upgrades are periodically made

available for uploading via the IPL T PC1 Firmware Upgrade web page.

The default gateway is the routing device used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet.

A windows program that, based on user input, creates the GlobalViewer (GV) pages. Global

Configurator requests system information, such as the devices you have and your current list

of IP addresses. With this information, GC creates a GV page for your specific devices. GC also compiles the event scripts and loads the GV pages and event scripts onto the device. When using GC, you must specify the port number for each device (for attached devices to

be controlled, they must be on that port). In order for multiple IP Link devices to appear in

the same GV page, all of the devices must be configured at the same time using GC.

IPL T PC1 • Glossary 68

GlobalViewer (GV) A set of web pages (HTML, XML, JS) and graphics that are loaded into the memory of an

IPL T PC1 interface. These pages provide an interface for control of devices attached to the IPL T PC1 interface. They communicate with the event scripts running on the device, and the event scripts issue the commands and queries. This communication between the web pages and the event scripts occurs through predetermined memory locations in the IPL interface.

GV is initially created by Global Configurator (GC); however, it is possible to edit the GV HTML, XML, and JavaScript files outside of GC. This edited GV is called “hard-coded” or manually generated GlobalViewer.

H, I, M

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) A web protocol, based on TCP/IP, that is used to fetch

HyperText objects from remote web pages

IEC power receptacle

A standard power connector. The IPL T PC1i rear panel has a female IEC receptacle into

which a device is plugged in order to be powered on and off by the PC1i.

IP (Internet Protocol) The protocol or standard used to send information from one computer

to another on the Internet

IP address A unique, 32-bit, binary number (up to a 12 digit decimal number, nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn) that

identifies each sender and each receiver of information connected to a LAN, WAN, or the

Internet. IP addresses can be static (see Static IP) or dynamic (see DHCP).

IP net mask/subnet mask

A 32-bit binary number (12 digit decimal number, nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn) used on subnets (smaller, local networks) to help routers determine which network traffic gets routed internally (within the subnetwork) to local computers and which network traffic goes out to the rest of the network or the Internet

MAC (Media Access Code) A unique hardware number given to devices that connect to the

Internet. When your computer or networking device (router, hub, interface, and so forth) is

connected to a LAN or the Internet, a table (see ARP) associates the device IP address with its corresponding physical (MAC) address on the LAN.

P, R

Pass-through Allows control systems to work with the IPL T PC1 interface, and provides a link between

two ports.

Ping A utility and diagnostic tool that tests network connections. It is used to determine if the

host has an operating connection and is able to exchange information with another host.

Port number A preassigned address within a server that provides a direct route from the application to the

transport layer or from the transport layer to the application of a TCP/IP system. The

standard ports used are 23 for Telnet and 80 for Ethernet.

Receptacle A connector on a power supply that is equipped to receive a plug. The IPL T PC1 has one

receptacle into which a device can be plugged, enabling the PC1 to power the connected device on and off.

IPL T PC1 • Glossary 69

SIS (Simple Instruction Set) A set of commands developed by Extron that allow control of the

PC1 via the keyboard of a PC with an Ethernet connection. A minimal number of characters

are used in these commands and responses.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) An Internet standard for e-mail exchange across systems

or networks on the Internet

Standby reference threshold

The point at which a device starts to operate at standby power

Static IP An IP address that has been specifically (instead of dynamically (see DHCP) assigned

to a device or system in a network configuration. This type of address requires manual configuration of the actual network device or system and can be changed only manually or

by enabling DHCP.

Subnet See Subnetwork.

Subnet address The portion of an IP address that is specifically identified by the subnet mask as the

subnetwork

Subnet mask A 32-bit address mask used in IP to identify the bits of an IP address that are used for the

subnet address. Using a mask, the router does not need to examine all 32 bits, only those

selected by the mask.

Subnetwork (or Subnet) A network that is part of a larger IP network and is identified by a subnet

address. Networks can be segmented into subnetworks to provide a hierarchical, multilevel routing structure.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) A connection-oriented protocol defined at the Transport

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The communication protocol

Telnet (Telecommunication Network) A utility available on most PCs that allows the computer

layer of the OSI reference model. It provides reliable delivery of data.

(language) of the Internet. Computers and devices with direct access to the Internet are provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program to allow them to send and receive information in an understandable form.

system to communicate with one of its remote users or clients. A user who wishes to access a remote system initiates a Telnet session, using the address of the remote client. The user may be prompted to provide a user name and password if the client is set up to require them.

U, W

UID (User ID) An optional user name for which a field is provided on the Enter Password

window that opens if a password has been assigned to the PC1

URL (Universal Resource Locator) An address that lets a resource on the internet be identified,

located, and accessed

IPL T PC1 • Glossary 70

URL encoding URL encoding allows you to send information and commands to the unit to change its

configuration or provide you with feedback.

Web Server Resides on the IPL T PC1 interface and provides storage of the default web pages,

GlobalViewer, and your custom web pages.

IPL T PC1 • Glossary 71

Extron 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 attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/

or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall

deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:

Extron Electronics 1001 East Ball Road

Anaheim, CA 92805

U.S.A.

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort

The Netherlands

Asia:

Extron Asia 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg.

Singapore 368363

Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082

Japan

China:

Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China

Middle East:

Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Singapore

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or

mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or modiﬁcations were made to the product that were not authorized

by Extron.

NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return

Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.

USA: (714) 491-1500 Europe: 31.33.453.4040 Asia: 65.6383.4400 Japan: 81.3.3511.7655

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage

during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or tness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of

such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Extron USA - West Headquarters

+800.633.9876

Inside USA/Canada

Only

+1.714.491.1500

FAX:

+1.714.491.1517

Extron USA - East

+800.633.9876

Inside USA/Canada

Only

+1.919.863.1794

FAX:

+1.919.863.1797

Extron Europe

+800.3987.6673

Inside Europe Only

+31.33.453.4040

FAX:

+31.33.453.4050

Extron Asia

+800.7339.8766

Inside Asia Only

+65.6383.4400

FAX:

+65.6383.4664

Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655

FAX:

+81.3.3511.7656

Extron China

+400.883.1568

Inside China Only

+86.21.3760.1568

FAX:

+86.21.3760.1566

Extron

Middle East

+971.4.2991800

FAX:

+971.4.2991880

Extron Korea

+82.2.3444.1571

Fax:

+82.2.3444.1575

Extron India

1800.3070.3777

Inside India Only

+91-80-3055.3777

Fax:

+91 80 3055 3737

Extron electronic PC1, PC1I User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

About this Guide

About the IPL T PC1

Features

Application Diagram

Installation and Rear Panel

Installation Overview

Rear Panels

Connecting Cables

RS-232 Port Cabling

Wiring the Local Area Network (LAN) Port

Wiring for IR Control

Wiring the Contact Input Port

Front Panel Features and Operation

Front Panel Features

Setting Up the System Using the Front Panel

Setting Up Power Control of the Output Device

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

Resetting

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Mode 4

Mode 5

HTML Configuration and Control

Configuring the Hardware for Ethernet Control

Setting Up the Computer for IP Communication

Using the IPL T PC1 Web Pages

Viewing the System Status

Upgrading Firmware

Managing Files

Custom Web Pages

Server Side Includes (SSIs)

Query strings

Accessing and Using Telnet (Port 23)

Troubleshooting

Power Connections

Network Connections

Global Configurator Software

SIS Programming and Control

Host-to-Interface Communication

Messages Initiated by the IPL T PC1

Password Information

Error Responses

Error Response References

Using the Command and Response Table

Symbol Definitions

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

Reference Material

Specifications

Part Numbers and Accessories

Included Parts

Optional Accessories

Mounting the IPL T PC1 Interface

Tabletop Use

Rack Mounting

Under-desk Mounting

Glossary