Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
PL-50
Power Controller - Monitor
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4
4 Your PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 4
5 Installing in a Rack 7
6 Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 8
6.1 Connecting the Relays 9
6.2 Controlling the PL-50 via the Ethernet Port 9
6.2.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 9
6.2.2 Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable 10
6.2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port Initially 11
6.3 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 13
6.3.1 Setting the Embedded Web Page 13
6.3.2 The Panel Screen 15
6.3.3 The Scheduler Screen 16
6.3.4 The Channel Settings Screen 18
6.3.5 The Alerts Screen 19
6.3.6 The Power Measurement Screen 21
6.3.7 The Power ON/OFF Order Screen 22
6.3.8 The Configurations Screen 24
6.3.8.1 The Security System 26
6.4 DIP-switch Settings 27
7 Operating Your PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor 27
7.1 Calibrating via the Front Panel Buttons 27
8 Flash Memory Upgrade 29
8.1 Upgrading the Firmware 29
8.1.1 Download the Firmware 29
8.1.2 Connect a PC to the PL-50 29
8.1.3 Update the Firmware 30
8.2 Changing the Device Parameters 35
9 Technical Specifications 35
10 Kramer Protocol 3000 36
10.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 36
10.2 Command Terms 37
10.3 Common Commands 38
10.4 Result and Error Codes 40
10.5 Security Commands 40
10.6 Network Setting Commands 41
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10.7 Instruction Codes 43
Figures
Figure 1: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor Front Panel 5
Figure 2: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor (for Europe) Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor (for USA) Rear Panel 5
Figure 4: Connecting the PL-50 8
Figure 5: Relay Wiring 9
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 10
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 10
Figure 8: K-UPLOAD Main Screen 11
Figure 9: Connect Screen 12
Figure 10: Device Properties Screen 12
Figure 11: Typing the IP Number 13
Figure 12: Loading the Embedded Web Pages 13
Figure 13: Running the Application 14
Figure 14: HOME Embedded Web Page 15
Figure 15: Selecting a Channel 15
Figure 16: The Scheduler Screen 16
Figure 17: Scheduling the Outlets 17
Figure 18: The Channel Settings Screen 18
Figure 19: The Alerts Screen 19
Figure 20: Setting the Alarms 20
Figure 21: The Power Measurement Screen 21
Figure 22: The Power ON/OFF Order Screen 22
Figure 23: Power ON Order Example 23
Figure 24: Switching ON Sequence Example 23
Figure 25: Configurations Embedded Web Page 24
Figure 26: Enable Security System 25
Figure 27: Security System Enabled 25
Figure 28: User Login 26
Figure 29: SETUP DIP-switches 27
Figure 30: K-UPLOAD Screen 30
Figure 31: Connect Ethernet by IP Number 30
Figure 32: Connection Time Out Message 31
Figure 33: K-UPLOAD Connected 32
Figure 34: Open the Firmware File 32
Figure 35: Warning Window 33
Figure 36: Upload Progress 33
Figure 37: Restart Message 34
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Tables
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4
Table 2: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor Features 6
Table 3: Relay PINOUT 9
Table 4: The Scheduler Screen Features 16
Table 5: The Channel Settings Screen Features 18
Table 6: The Alerts Screen Features 19
Table 7: The Power Measurement Screen Features 21
Table 8: The Power ON/OFF Order Screen Features 22
Table 9: DIP-switch Definitions 27
Table 10: Technical Specifications of the PL-50 35
Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned
and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus
different models now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly defined by
function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PL-50 Power Controller Monitor.
The PL-50 is ideal for power monitoring and security systems.
The package includes the following items:
• PL-50 Power Controller Monitor
• A power cord and an infrared remote control transmitter (including the
required battery and a separate user manual
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• This user manual
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)
• P3K Wizard Software
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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