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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
PL-50
Power Controller - Monitor
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Contents 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 Ini
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Contents 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 Prop
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Contents 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 iii
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Introduction 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 1 different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Congratulati
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Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
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Overview 3 Overview The PL-50 Power Controller Monitor can control up to five power channels at a total load of 10A. The PL-50, by measuring and then monitoring the standby and active modes of the connected units, can detect whether a unit is in the standby mode, the active mode or is disconnected. Two versions of the PL-50 are available, a European version and a version for the USA. The PL-50 features include: • PRESET LEVEL buttons, for measuring the STANDBY mode and the ACTIVE mode
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Your PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual: Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition 802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dynamic Host Configuration Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Protocol (DHCP) automatically send a new IP ad
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Your PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor Figure 1: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor Front Panel Figure 2: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor (for Europe) Rear Panel Figure 3: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor (for USA) Rear Panel 5
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Your PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor Table 2: PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor Features # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver Window The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Kramer Infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER LED The red LED lights when the main power is ON 3 OUT Channel STANDBY LED The orange LED lights when the channel outlet is in the (from 1 to 5) standby mode, and blinks when reading the standby level 4 ACTIVE LED The green LED lights when an outlet is connecte
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Installing in a Rack 5 Installing in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount To rack-mount a machine: Before installing in a rack, be sure that the 1. Attach both ear brackets to the environment is within the recommended range: machine. To do so, remove the OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0º to +55ºC (32º to 131ºF) screws from each side of the STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -45º to +72ºC (-49º to 162ºF) machi
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 6 Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 1 To connect the PL-50, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following : 2 1. Connect up to five outlets (from 1 to 5). For example, connect: OUT 1 to a DVD player OUT 2 to an LCD display OUT 4 to a power amplifier with speakers OUT 5 to a lighting system 2. Set the DIP-switches (see Table 2). 3. Connect an item (for example, an alarm) via the RELAY and/or DIGITAL CONT
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 6.1 Connecting the Relays Figure 5 shows how to connect the relay. To Alarm Figure 5: Relay Wiring On each 3-pole terminal block connector, connect either: C to NC, or C to NO. Table 3 defines the Relay PINOUT: Table 3: Relay PINOUT RELAY PINOUT C Common NO Normally Open (relay is open by default and closes for activation) NC Normally Closed (relay is closed by default and opens for activation) 6.2 Controlling the PL-50 via the Ethern
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button (see Figure 6). Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7. 7. Click OK. Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6.2.2 Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable You can connect the ETHERNET of the PL-50 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router,
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 6.2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port Initially To initially configure the Ethernet port, download the K-UPLOAD Ethernet 1 configuration software . Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file. Follow these steps to configure the port: 1. Double click the desktop icon the K-UPLOAD screen appears: Figure 8: K-UPLOAD Main Screen 2. Click the Connect button. The Connect screen appears as follows:
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor Figure 9: Connect Screen 3. Connect a USB cable from a USB port on the PC to the USB port on the PL-50 (you can also connect to the PC via the Ethernet or a serial connector). 4. Check USB as the connection method and select the com port from the USB drop down list. 5. Click Connect. The K-UPLOAD screen appears. Figure 10: Device Properties Screen 6. If required, make changes and click Save. If not, click Exit. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIV
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 6.3 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages The embedded Web page can be used to remotely operate the PL-50 via the Ethernet (see section 6.2). 6.3.1 Setting the Embedded Web Page Before you use the embedded Web pages to control the PL-50 via the Ethernet, check that the Java™ software is installed on your computer. If not, download it from: www.java.com. A description of each Web page appears if you hover with your mouse over the questio
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser. The following window appears: Figure 13: Running the Application 3. Click Run. Figure 14). The PL-50 front panel is displayed on your screen (see The Web embedded screens let you control the PL-50 via the Ethernet. The menu appears on the left side of the screen. The web embedded pages include a security system (see Section 6 .3.8.1). If the security system is disabled (for exa
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 6.3.2 The Panel Screen The Panel screen lets you select one or more channels in order to read the Standby or Active values and turn the power outlet ON/OFF: Figure 14: HOME Embedded Web Page The connection icon on the top right screen indicates whether the machine is connected to your PC or not . Click the on-screen channel buttons: 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 15: Selecting a Channel Each channel button includes red and green indicators. If the
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Connecting the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor 6.3.3 The Scheduler Screen The Scheduler screen lets you schedule the operation of the outlets on a weekly basis. Figure 16 and Table 4 define the Scheduler screen: Figure 16: The Scheduler Screen Table 4: The Scheduler Screen Features Feature Function DATE/TIME SETTINGS Set the current date and time Click Read to read the machine settings Click Submit to accept the date and time settings Click From PC to acquire the date and time from
