User guide

Introduction
This section gives an overview of the IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i Power Control Interfaces
and describes their features. The following topics are covered:
• About this Guide
• About the IPL T PCS4
• Features
• Application Diagrams
About this Guide
This user guide contains information about the Extron IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i Power
Control Interfaces, including explanations of how to install, configure, and operate them.
Unless otherwise specified, “IPL T PCS4” and “PCS4” refer to both product versions
throughout this guide.
About the IPL T PCS4
The Extron IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i IP Link Power Control Interfaces are Ethernet-based
power management devices that can control power and schedule and monitor up to four
output devices via TCP/IP. The IPL T PCS4i is an international version, configured for 220 VAC
with IEC connectors.
The PCS4 can be a stand-alone control device or one of many nodes in a distributed control
system environment. It lets you remotely power on and off any attached device and to
individually sample and store device power levels. The PCS4 has its own web pages, stored
in flash memory within the device.
Features
• Remotely powering devices on and off — Centralized management features such
as Telnet allow remote powering on and off of projectors, cameras, video conferencing
equipment, switchers, and other audio/video equipment.
• Power level monitoring — Four 3-prong power output receptacles sense the power
level delivered. Each receptacle can sample and store power levels for a device operating
in full or standby mode.
• Individual power threshold settings — User-dened power thresholds can be set
for each receptacle. Each threshold can be associated with one or more actions, such as
activation of the alarm relay, e-mail notication, and so on. When power exceeds or falls
below a stored threshold, the programmed actions are performed.
• Power-up sequencing — Power-up sequencing eliminates power surges at start-up.
When the IPL T PCS4 restarts, the receptacles are powered on sequentially, separated
by a user-configurable delay. (The factory default delay time is 1 second.) The attached
devices are powered up in ascending order from receptacle 1 through 4.
NOTE: The IPL T PCS4 powers up only those devices that were previously powered
on when the restart occurred.
1IPL T PCS4 • Introduction