Kramer Electronics Computer Monitor PL 150 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.  
USER MANUAL  
Model:  
PL-50  
Power Controller - Monitor  
Contents  
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Introduction  
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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 groups1 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 manual2)  
This user manual2  
P3K Wizard Software  
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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 cables3  
2.1 Quick Start  
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.  
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:  
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Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories  
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products  
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at http://www.kramerelectronics.com  
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Overview  
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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 for reference  
A green ACTIVE LED and an orange STANDBY LED per channel,  
indicating the status of the outlet  
The ability to detect a change in the state of any of the channels and then  
trigger an alarm via the RELAY and Digital control terminal blocks that  
can be connected to an alarm or any other room activity  
Control via embedded Web pages, letting you schedule the activity of the  
outlet, set a response in case of an event, set the status of each channel  
separately, set the power ON/OFF order and delay, and so on  
An Ethernet port and a USB port for unit configuration and control  
Control the PL-50 using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:  
USB, RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen  
system, PC, or other serial controller  
ETHERNET  
The Kramer Infrared Remote Control Transmitter  
To achieve the best performance:  
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,  
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise  
levels (often associated with low quality cables)  
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may  
adversely influence signal quality and position your PL-50 away from  
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust  
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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 address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different  
network location.  
Gateway  
A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or  
stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.  
A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a  
particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets  
across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP  
address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.  
IP Address  
Local Area Network (LAN)  
Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a  
server within a defined geographic area.  
Media Access Control  
(MAC) Address  
Transmission Control  
Protocol/Internet Protocol  
(TCP/IP)  
A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an  
Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.  
The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message into  
appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications protocol  
in an intranet or an extranet.  
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Figure 1 and Table 2 define the PL-50 Power Controller - Monitor:  
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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  
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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
3
POWER LED  
The red LED lights when the main power is ON  
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
5
ACTIVE LED  
The green LED lights when an outlet is connected to that  
power channel and active, and blinks when reading the preset  
active level  
OUT Button  
Press one or more buttons to select the power channel for  
calibrating  
6
7
8
9
PRESET LEVEL  
Buttons  
STANDBY  
ACTIVE  
Press to read the standby mode  
Press to read the active mode  
PROGRAM USB connector  
For configuring and programming the unit  
ETHERNET Connector  
Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer  
networking  
10  
RESET  
Press to reset the standby and active values for all the  
channels, as well as the security passwords  
11  
12  
RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port  
Connect to the PC or other Serial Controller  
DIP-switches  
Program, for technical use only  
RS-485 TERM, for RS-485 termination  
13  
14  
15  
RS-485 Terminal Block Connector  
RELAY terminal block connector  
DIGITAL CONTROL (G, OC1)  
Terminal Block Connector  
Connect to the PC or other Serial Controller  
Connect to an alarm or other item (see section 6.1)  
Connect to an alarm or other item  
16  
Power Outlets (from 1 to 5)  
220-240V AC for European version (see Figure 2)  
100-120V AC for USA version (see Figure 3)  
17  
18  
POWER IN Connector with FUSE  
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit  
Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit  
POWER Switch  
1 OC means Open Collector  
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Installing in a Rack  
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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:  
1. Attach both ear brackets to the  
machine. To do so, remove the  
screws from each side of the  
machine (3 on each side), and  
replace those screws through the  
ear brackets.  
Before installing in a rack, be sure that the  
environment is within the recommended range:  
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:  
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:  
HUMIDITY:  
0º to +55ºC (32º to 131ºF)  
-45º to +72ºC (-49º to 162ºF)  
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing  
CAUTION!  
!
When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by  
taking care that:  
1. It is located within the recommended  
environmental conditions, as the operating  
ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit  
rack assembly may exceed the room ambient  
temperature.  
2. Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow  
around the machine.  
3. The machine is placed straight in the correct  
horizontal position.  
2. Place the ears of the machine  
against the rack rails, and insert the  
proper screws (not provided)  
through each of the four holes in  
the rack ears.  
4. You do not overload the circuit(s). When  
connecting the machine to the supply circuit,  
overloading the circuits might have a detrimental  
effect on overcurrent protection and supply  
wiring. Refer to the appropriate nameplate  
ratings for information. For example, for fuse  
replacement, see the value printed on the  
product label.  
5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a  
reliable way and is connected only to an  
electricity socket with grounding. Pay particular  
attention to situations where electricity is  
supplied indirectly (when the power cord is not  
plugged directly into the socket in the wall), for  
example, when using an extension cable or a  
power strip, and that you use only the power  
cord that is supplied with the machine.  
Note:  
In some models, the front panel  
may feature built-in rack ears  
Detachable rack ears can be  
removed for desktop use  
Always mount the machine in the  
rack before you attach any cables  
or connect the machine to the  
power  
If you are using a Kramer rack  
adapter kit (for a machine that is  
not 19"), see the Rack Adapters  
user manual for installation  
instructions available from:  
http://www.kramerelectronics.com)  
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To connect the PL-50, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following1:  
1. Connect up to five2 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  
CONTROL terminal block connectors (not shown in Figure 4).  
4. As an option you can connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port,  
RS-485 port and/or the ETHERNET connector (see section 6.2.1)  
5. Connect the power cord3 (not shown in Figure 4).  
Figure 4: Connecting the PL-50  
1 Be sure that the power is switched OFF on each device before connecting it to your PL-50. After connecting all the devices  
to your PL-50, switch on the power of the PL-50, and then switch on the power of each device  
2 You do not have to connect all the outlets. In this example OUT 3 is not connected  
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine  
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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  
NC  
Normally Open (relay is open by default and closes for activation)  
Normally Closed (relay is closed by default and opens for activation)  
6.2 Controlling the PL-50 via the Ethernet Port  
You can connect the PL-50 via the ETHERNET in the following ways:  
For direct connection to the PC, use a crossover cable (see section 6.2.1)  
For connection via a network hub or network router, use a  
straight-through cable (see section 6.2.2)  
6.2.1  
Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)  
You can connect the Ethernet port of the PL-50 to the Ethernet port on your  
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.  
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the PL-50  
with the factory configured default IP address  
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:  
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.  
2. Select Properties.  
3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.  
4. Select Properties.  
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.  
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5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button (see  
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window  
6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in  
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, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45  
connectors.  
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6.2.3  
Configuring the Ethernet Port Initially  
To initially configure the Ethernet port, download the K-UPLOAD Ethernet  
configuration software1. 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:  
1 From the Kramer Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com  
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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.  
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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  
question mark that appears on the left side of the screen.  
To control the PL-50 via the embedded Web page, make sure that it is  
connected to the Ethernet port of your computer and do the following:  
1. Open your Internet browser.  
2. Type the unit’s IP number1 in the address bar of your browser (or the name, if  
using DHCP):  
Figure 11: Typing the IP Number  
The following window appears:  
Figure 12: Loading the Embedded Web Pages  
1 The default IP number is 192.168.1.39, and may be changed by the system integrator  
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Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser. The following  
window appears:  
Figure 13: Running the Application  
3. Click Run.  
The PL-50 front panel is displayed on your screen (see Figure 14).  
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 example, when you use the embedded Web  
pages for the first time), the embedded Web pages can be accessed, and the  
parameters changed by anyone.  
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The Panel Screen  
6.3.2  
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 indicators appear  
bright, the Standby or Active values are measured (channel 3 in the example in  
Figure 15). Otherwise, these values were not measured.  
The Help Box  
This is the main panel window. In this window you can control the channels.  
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The Scheduler Screen  
6.3.3  
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  
DATE/TIME SETTINGS  
Function  
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 your PC (and  
then press submit to accept settings)  
SCHEDULER PROGRAMMING  
Select a channel for scheduling1  
Select the day or days of the week for scheduling  
Select the time schedule for the selected channel(s): the Time ON  
and the Time OFF  
You can select more than one active period per channel, per day  
Click Add to add the schedule for the selected channel(s)  
Click Read to read2 the current schedule stored in the machine  
Click Clear All to clear the scheduling table3  
Click Submit to save the current scheduling table to the machine  
1 Or several channels, or all the channels  
2 The schedule stored in the machine overwrites the data displayed on the scheduler  
3 This clears the schedule on the screen only, not in the machine  
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After scheduling the outlets, the Scheduler screen appears as follows:  
Figure 17: Scheduling the Outlets  
In Figure 17, the channels are scheduled at different times. For example:  
On Monday, Channel 2 will be ON from 12:00 to 13:00 and Channel 5  
will be ON from 12:00 to 14:00  
On Tuesday, Channel 2 will be ON from 08:00 to 09:31, from 12:00 to  
14:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00.  
On Tuesday all the channels are scheduled to be ON from 08:00 to 09:31  
and on Thursday Channels 1, 4 and 5 are scheduled to be ON from 15:00  
to 18:00 (see section 6.3.7 for setting the power ON/OFF order)  
You can clear a checkbox next to a time period setup in the scheduler table to  
delete a scheduled time period. Click Submit to save the schedule to the PL-50.  
HELP BOX  
This page lets you view and set the ON/OFF scheduling of the channel. Note,  
that the device will store the new scheduling only after you click "Submit".  
You can also view and set the current time.  
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The Channel Settings Screen  
6.3.4  
Figure 18 and Table 5 define the Channel Settings screen:  
Figure 18: The Channel Settings Screen  
Table 5: The Channel Settings Screen Features  
Feature  
Function  
Power Control: Set, for each channel whether it will be controlled manually (by the Panel screen  
or the front panel buttons) or by the scheduler  
In this example, channels 1, 2 and 5 are manually controlled, while channels 3  
and 4 are controlled by the scheduler  
Groups:  
Assign the channel to one of three groups only in the manual mode1.  
For example, in Figure 18 Channel 1 and Channel 2 are assigned to group 1 and  
will operate concurrently in the manual setting  
In this example, channels 1 and 2 are assigned to group 1, so pressing one of  
them will also activate the other  
HELP BOX  
In this page you can view and set the channels Power Control (Manual or  
Schedule) you can also view and set Groups of channels to act together.  
1 A channel that is scheduled overrides the group manual setting  
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The Alerts Screen  
6.3.5  
Figure 19 and Table 6 define the Alerts screen:  
Figure 19: The Alerts Screen  
Table 6: The Alerts Screen Features  
Feature  
Alert Triggers:  
Function  
Select the event that will trigger an alarm:  
Check the Enable box to enable the event and action taken or clear to disable  
The events:  
TO OFF – the outlet turns OFF (the channel button is off)  
TO ON – the outlet turns ON (the channel button is on)  
TO ACTIVE – the green LED is ON  
TO STANDBY – the orange LED is ON  
TO NONE – the outlet is disconnected  
ANY CHANGE – any change in the current status  
Read: click to read the data stored in the machine  
Submit: click to submit changes  
Alarm  
configuration:  
Relay Starts As: set the relay status to closed or open according to the relay  
installation. For example, if the alarm is installed so that in the closed state the  
alarm is off set it to Closed  
Duration: set the duration of the alarm in seconds  
Test Alarm: click this button to test the alarm, click again to silence it  
An alarm icon appears on the top right side of the screen. Stop the alarm by  
clicking the Alarm icon (see Figure 20)  
Read: click to read the data stored in the machine  
Submit: click to submit changes  
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After setting the alarms, the Alerts screen appears as follows:  
Figure 20: Setting the Alarms  
In this example, Channel 2 and Channel 3 are enabled, and the events (TO  
ACTIVE and TO ON, respectively) trigger the ALARM  
The duration of the alarm is 60 seconds and it will activate both the relay  
alarm and the digital control alarm. Click Test Alarm to test the alarm.  
HELP BOX  
This page lets you view and set all the Alerts the device will trigger. You can  
also view and set the alarm configuration.  
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The Power Measurement Screen  
6.3.6  
Figure 21 and Table 7 define the Power Measurement screen:  
Figure 21: The Power Measurement Screen  
Table 7: The Power Measurement Screen Features  
Feature  
Function  
Power Status  
Status indicator per channel:  
Measured – if the standby and active values are available (Channel 4 in this  
example)  
Not Measured – if one or both of the values were not measured (for  
example, Channel 1)  
Power Measurement Click Standby or active to measure the standby and/or Active values for an  
outlet connected to a channel (once measured, the status changes from  
“Not Measured” to “Measured”)  
Click clear to clear the Standby and Active data for that channel1  
HELP BOX  
This page lets you start the "Standby" and "Active" mode measurement  
process. You can also clear the current "Standby" and "Active" thresholds.  
1 You can also reset the data for all the channels by pressing the reset button located on the rear panel of the machine (see  
Figure 2 and Figure 3) and plugging the power ON while pressing  
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The Power ON/OFF Order Screen  
6.3.7  
The Power ON/OFF Order screen lets you determine the power ON and OFF  
order for channels that are scheduled to switch ON/OFF simultaneously. This  
is very convenient for systems that require a specific power up or shut down  
sequence. Figure 22 and Table 8 define Switch Order screen:  
Figure 22: The Power ON/OFF Order Screen  
Table 8: The Power ON/OFF Order Screen Features  
Feature  
Function  
Power ON /OFF Order By default, the channels are set to switch ON/OFF in sequence (from 1 to 5).  
Use the up and down arrows to set to the desired order  
ON/OFF Delay  
Set the switching ON/OFF delay time for each channel in the switching  
sequence  
Read  
Click to read the switching order stored in the machine  
Submit  
Click to submit changes  
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In the example illustrated in Figure 23, the Power OFF Order is set from  
5 to 1 with a 10 second delay time before each channel in the sequence is  
switched OFF:  
Figure 23: Power ON Order Example  
The system switches ON according to the Power ON Order, with a 1 second  
delay before powering ON each channel:  
1sec  
1sec  
1sec  
1sec  
Delay  
Delay  
Delay  
Delay  
Power ON  
Channel 5  
Power ON  
Channel 3  
Power ON  
Channel 1  
Power ON  
Channel 2  
Power ON  
Channel 4  
Figure 24: Switching ON Sequence Example  
If an outlet is not connected, the sequence skips over that channel (and its  
switching delay time as well) and continues to the next channel in the  
sequence.  
HELP BOX  
This page lets you set the power ON and OFF order and delay.  
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The Configurations Screen  
6.3.8  
The Configurations page lets you view and change some Ethernet settings1  
(see Figure 25) and also set the security level.  
To change Configuration definitions:  
1. Click Configurations. The Configurations Web page appears.  
2. Change the definitions as required.  
3. Click the Submit button to apply changes2. A window appears asking if you  
are sure you want to change the network settings.  
4. Click Yes.  
A window appears announcing that the configuration has been successfully  
changed.  
5. Click OK  
6. If the IP number had been changed, close the browser and reload the Web  
page.  
Figure 25: Configurations Embedded Web Page  
HELP BOX  
This page lets you view and set the device configuration.  
1 The model name, serial number, firmware version and MAC address  
2 Or Cancel to cancel changes  
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If the security system is disabled, the embedded Web pages can be accessed,  
and the parameters changed by anyone.  
Check the Security box to enable the security system. The following window  
appears:  
Figure 26: Enable Security System  
Click OK to enable the security system:  
Figure 27: Security System Enabled  
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6.3.8.1 The Security System  
Set the user password and Admin password1 (by default, the passwords for  
both User and Admin are empty fields).  
The security system includes three levels of security:  
Pre-authorized mode (the security box is checked) – the Web pages are  
disabled and you have to enter either the User or Admin password to  
access the system (see Figure 28)  
User mode – monitor the system and switch outlets ON or OFF  
Admin mode – control the system and change any of the parameters  
Figure 28: User Login  
At any time you can log out by clicking the Log Out button on the top right  
side of the Web page (see Figure 27).  
HELP BOX  
Please log in as USER or ADMIN.  
1 Both the Admin and the User passwords are reset to their default values when pressing the reset button located on the rear  
panel of the machine (see Figure 2 and Figure 3) and plugging the power ON while pressing  
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6.4 DIP-switch Settings  
Figure 29 and Table 9 define the DIP-switches:  
Table 9: DIP-switch Definitions  
DIP  
Function:  
1
2
PROGRAM, for factory use only  
ON for RS-485 Line Termination with 120;  
OFF for no RS-485 Line Termination  
1 2  
Figure 29: SETUP DIP-switches  
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Operating Your PL-50 Power Controller – Monitor  
You can operate your PL-50 via:  
The front panel buttons  
Remotely, by USB, RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a  
touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller  
The Ethernet  
Remotely, from the Kramer Infrared Remote Control Transmitter or the  
infrared remote extension cable transmitter  
Powering up PL-50 unit, recalls the previous settings (that is, the state of the unit  
when it was powered down) from the non-volatile memory.  
7.1 Calibrating via the Front Panel Buttons  
Prior to monitoring the PL-50 outlets, each outlet needs to be measured for its  
standby and Active modes.  
To set the Active mode, do the following:  
1. Press one or more OUT buttons to select the channels for which you want to  
measure the standby or active modes.  
The selected buttons illuminate.  
2. Set the connected units to the Active mode.  
3. Press the PRESET LEVEL ACTIVE button.  
The selected orange OUT buttons, and their related ACTIVE green LEDs  
blink.  
4. Press each of the selected orange blinking buttons to initialize the  
measurement.  
The ACTIVE green LED blinks until measurement is complete.  
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To set the Standby mode1, do the following:  
1. Press one or more OUT buttons to select the channels for which you want to  
measure the standby or active modes.  
The selected buttons illuminate.  
2. Set the connected units to the Standby mode  
3. Press the PRESET LEVEL STANDBY button.  
The selected orange OUT buttons, and their related STANDBY orange LEDs  
blink.  
4. Press each of the selected orange blinking buttons to initialize the  
measurement.  
The STANDBY orange LED blinks until measurement is complete.  
To reset the active and standby values on all channels, press the RESET  
button on the rear panel while turning the power ON.  
You can measure the Active and Standby values as well as reset individual  
channels via the embedded Web pages (see section 6.3.2).  
1 The unit should be powered up and running under typical conditions when the measurements are made  
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Flash Memory Upgrade  
The PL-50 uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH  
memory. The latest version of firmware can be downloaded from the Kramer  
Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com and updated in minutes using the  
K-UPLOAD and the following procedures.  
Before firmware upgrade:  
Close the embedded Web pages  
Do not press the front panel buttons  
8.1 Upgrading the Firmware  
To upgrade the PL-50 firmware:  
1. Download the firmware file from the Internet (see section 8.1.1)  
2. Connect a PC to the PL-50 (see section 8.1.2)  
3. Update the firmware using the K-UPLOAD (see section 8.1.3)  
8.1.1 Download the Firmware  
To download the latest firmware file1 from the Internet:  
1. Go to the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com.  
2. Navigate to SUPPORT / Software Firmware Updates.  
3. Click on the link of the firmware that applies to your product. Download it  
and save it to disk.  
4. Extract the file to a folder (for example, C:\Program Files\Kramer Flash).  
8.1.2 Connect a PC to the PL-50  
To connect a PC to the PL-50, make any one of the following connections:  
Connect a serial cable from an RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the  
PC to the PL-50.  
Connect a USB cable from a USB port on the PC to the USB port on the  
PL-50  
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PC to the  
Ethernet port on the PL-50 as explained in section 6.2  
1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only. File names are liable to change from time to time  
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8.1.3 Update the Firmware  
To update the firmware, perform the following steps:  
1. Open the K-UPLOAD software1 by double-clicking the desktop icon  
K-UPLOAD. The K-UPLOAD screen appears2:  
Figure 30: K-UPLOAD Screen  
2. Click the Connect button.  
The Connect Window appears (see Figure 31).  
Figure 31: Connect Ethernet by IP Number  
1 You can download and install the latest version of K-UPLOAD from http://www.kramerelectronics.com.  
2 The screens appearing in this manual are examples of the process. The actual screens may differ in their content.  
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3. If you are upgrading using an Ethernet connection, check Ethernet.  
To reset the device address to the factory default address, click Default and the  
address 192.168.1.39 appears.  
If you are upgrading using:  
.
.
RS-232 check Serial, and select the COM port to connect  
USB, check USB and select the USB device to connect  
4. Click Connect.  
Note: If you try to connect to a device and the time out message appears1 (see  
Figure 32), click CLOSE and verify that the device is powered on, the cable  
connection is good, the switch on the device is set to “Program”, and that you  
are trying to connect by the correct method and then click Connect again.  
Figure 32: Connection Time Out Message  
The machine is now connected:  
1 Other Error messages may appear, such as “No USB devices were found” or “This driver is not a valid driver for this unit”  
and so on  
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Figure 33: K-UPLOAD Connected  
Note: In the Device Properties section, you can update any of the active fields  
that have a white background. After making any changes, click Save.  
5. Click the Browse button, select the file from the Open window and then click  
Open.  
Figure 34: Open the Firmware File  
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6. Click the UPLOAD button to begin the file transfer.  
The Warning window appears:  
Figure 35: Warning Window  
7. Click OK to continue.  
The upload progress appears in the Progress box:  
Figure 36: Upload Progress  
After loading the firmware file, wait for completion of the firmware upgrade:  
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8. When the update is finished, the restart message appears:  
Figure 37: Restart Message  
9. Click Restart now to close K-UPLOAD and remove the cable that connects  
the PL-50 to the PC.  
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8.2 Changing the Device Parameters  
To change the device parameters do the following:  
1. Connect a PC to the PL-50 (see section 8.1.2).  
2. Open K-UPLOAD (see Figure 30).  
3. Click the Connect button to open the Connect window (see Figure 31).  
4. Choose the appropriate type of connection: Ethernet, Serial or USB, and click  
Connect.  
The Connect window disappears and the Device Properties become visible.  
5. Change the parameters as required and then click Save.  
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Technical Specifications  
Table 10 includes the technical specifications:  
Table 10: Technical Specifications1 of the PL-50  
INPUT POWER SOURCE: For Europe: 230V AC, 50/60Hz, 10VA, internal  
For the USA 130V AC, 130V AC, 50/60Hz, 10VA, internal  
OUTPUTS:  
For Europe: 5 x 220-240V AC outputs, total load of 10A Max.  
For the USA: 5 x 100-120V AC outputs, total load of 10A Max.  
DIMENSIONS:  
WEIGHT:  
19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H) rack-mountable  
2.7kg (6lbs) approx.  
ACCESSORIES:  
Power cord, Windows®-based Kramer control software,  
Infrared remote control transmitter  
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice  
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10 Kramer Protocol 3000  
The Ethernet/USB/RS-232/RS-4851 communication protocol2 lets you control  
the machine from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows®  
HyperTerminal Application).  
10.1  
Protocol 3000 Syntax  
Host message format:  
Start  
#
Address (optional)  
Body  
message  
Delimiter  
Destination_id@  
CR  
Simple command (commands string with only one command without  
addressing):  
start  
body  
delimiter  
CR  
#
Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…  
Commands string (formal syntax with commands concatenation and  
addressing):  
Start  
Address  
Body  
Delimiter  
#
Destination_id@  
Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…|  
Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…|  
Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…  
CR  
Device message format:  
Start  
Address (optional)  
Sender_id@  
Body  
Delimiter  
CR LF  
~
message  
Device long response (Echoing command):  
Start  
Address (optional)  
Body  
command SP [param1 ,param2 ] result  
Delimiter  
CR LF  
~
Sender_id@  
CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)  
LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)  
SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)  
1 RS-232/RS-485 use a data rate of 115200 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit  
2 Not available at the time of printing. Refer to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com for details  
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10.2  
Command Terms  
Command:  
Sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z' and '-').  
Command will separate from parameters with at least single space.  
Parameters:  
Sequence of Alfa-Numeric ASCII chars ('0'-'9','A'-'Z','a'-'z' and some special characters for specific commands), parameters  
are separated by commas.  
Message string:  
Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing  
character.  
Note: A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe ( '|' ) character.  
Message starting char:  
'#' for host command/query.  
'~' for machine response.  
Device address (Optional when directly connected to the device)  
K-NET Device ID or MACHINE NUMBER followed by '@'  
(ex. #02@ CRLF )  
Query sign  
'?' follows some commands to define a query request.  
All outputs sign  
'*' defines all outputs.  
Message closing character  
CR – For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13)  
CRLF – For machine messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10)  
Commands chain separator char:  
When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command.  
Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored.  
Entering Commands:  
You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal,  
Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial, Ethernet, or USB port on the Kramer device. To enter CR , press the Enter  
key.  
( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).  
For commands sent from some non-Kramer controllers like Crestron, some characters require special coding (such as, /X##).  
Refer to the controller manual.  
Command forms:  
Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing, response is always in long syntax.  
Command chaining:  
Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character ( '|' ). When chaining  
commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once, at the beginning of the  
string and at the end.  
Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered.  
A separate response is sent for every command in the chain.  
maximum string length:  
64 characters.  
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Common Commands  
10.3  
#
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Protocol handshaking  
Common-mandatory  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
#CR  
Response  
~OKCRLF  
BUILD-DATE?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Read device build date  
Common-mandatory  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
MODEL?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Read device model  
Common-mandatory  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
MODEL?  
Response  
MODEL MACHINE_MODEL  
PROT-VER?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Read device protocol version  
Common-mandatory  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
RESET  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Reset device  
Common-mandatory  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
RESET  
Response  
RESET OK  
SN?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Read device serial number  
Common-mandatory  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
SN?  
Response  
SN SERIAL_NUMBER  
VERSION?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Read device firmware version  
Common-mandatory  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
VERSION?  
VERSION MAJOR .MINOR .BUILD .REVISION  
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FACTORY  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Reset to factory default config  
Common  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NAME  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set machine (DNS) name  
Common  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NAME MACHINE_NAME  
NAME MACHINE_NAME RESULT  
NAME?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
End User  
Get machine (DNS) name  
Common  
Usage:  
Syntax  
NAME?  
Response  
NAME MACHINE_NAME  
*Note: The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific  
machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on).  
MACHINE_NAME = Up to 14 alphameric chars.  
* Machine factory name = Model name + last 4 digits from serial number.  
NAME-RST  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Reset machine name to  
factory default (DNS)  
Common  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NAME-RST  
NAME-RST MACHINE_FACTORY_NAME RESULT  
TIME  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set device time and date  
Common  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
TIME DATE_TIME  
TIME DATE_TIME RESULT  
Note: Time setting commands require administrator authorization.  
TIME?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Get device time and date  
Common  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
TIME?  
Response  
TIME? DATE_TIME  
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UPGRADE  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Execute firmware upgrade  
Common  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
UPGRADE  
UPGRADE OK  
Firmware usually uploads to a device via a command like LDFW. The device may need to be reset to complete  
the process.  
10.4  
Result and Error Codes  
Syntax  
Command ran successfully, no error.  
Protocol Errors:  
COMMAND PARAMETERS OK  
Syntax error  
ERR001  
ERR002  
ERR003  
Command not available for this device  
Parameter is out of range  
Unauthorized access (command run without the matching login). ERR004  
10.5  
Security Commands  
LOGIN  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Login  
Security  
No Security  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
LOGIN ID , PASS  
ID = User/Admin  
LOGIN ID , PASS RESULT  
PASS = 0-15 length ASCII characters without #, ~, @, ?  
LOGIN?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query Login  
Security  
No Security  
Usage:  
Syntax  
LOGIN?  
Response  
LOGIN ID  
LOGOUT  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Logout  
Security  
No Security  
Usage:  
Syntax  
LOGOUT  
Response  
LOGOUT RESULT  
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PASS  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set password  
Security  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
PASS ID , PASS  
PASS ID , PASS RESULT  
PASS?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Administrator  
Query password  
Security  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
PASS? ID  
PASS ID , PASS RESULT  
SECUR  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Administrator  
Start/Stop Security  
Security  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SECUR ON/OFF  
SECUR ON/OFF RESULT  
ON/OFF = 0 or OFF, 1 or ON  
SECUR?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Query Start/Stop Security  
Command Type  
Permission  
No Security  
Security  
Usage:  
Syntax  
SECUR?  
Response  
SECUR ON/OFF  
10.6  
Network Setting Commands  
These commands are used by network devices running Protocol 3000.  
ETH-PORT  
Cmd Short  
ETHP  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Change protocol Ethernet port  
Ethernet  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT  
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,PORT RESULT  
ETH-PORT?  
Cmd Short  
ETHP?  
Description  
Get protocol Ethernet port  
Command Type  
Permission  
Ethernet  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ETH-PORT? PROTOCOL  
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT  
PROTOCOL = TCP/UDP (transport layer protocol)  
PORT = Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands  
1-65535 = User defined port  
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NET-DHCP  
Cmd Short  
NTDH  
Description  
Set DHCP mode  
Command Type  
Permission  
Ethernet  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE  
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT  
DHCP_MODE =  
‘0’ – Don't use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command).  
‘1’ – Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use IP as above.  
NET-DHCP?  
Cmd Short  
NTDH?  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Get DHCP mode  
Ethernet  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-DHCP?  
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE  
NET-GATE  
Cmd Short  
NTGT  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Administrator  
Set Gateway  
Ethernet  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS  
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT  
GATEWAY ADDRESS = gateway IP address  
(ex: 192.168.001.001)  
NET-GATE?  
Cmd Short  
NTGT?  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Get Gateway  
Ethernet  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-GATE?  
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS  
NET-IP  
Cmd Short  
NTIP  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set IP address  
Ethernet  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS, (ex: 192.168.001.001)  
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT  
NET-IP?  
Cmd Short  
NTIP?  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
End User  
Get IP address  
Ethernet  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-IP?  
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS  
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NET-MAC?  
Cmd Short  
NTMC?  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Read MAC address  
Ethernet  
End User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-MAC?  
NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS  
NET-MASK  
Cmd Short  
NTMSK  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Administrator  
Set subnet mask  
Ethernet  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK  
Ex: 255.255.000.000  
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT  
NET-MASK?  
Cmd Short  
NTMSK?  
Usage:  
Description  
Get subnet mask  
Command Type  
Permission  
Ethernet  
End User  
Syntax  
Response  
NET-MASK?  
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK  
10.7  
Instruction Codes  
ALARM  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Device notification  
PL-50  
No security  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM 1/0  
1/0= On OR Off  
ALARM-DURATION  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set alarm duration  
PL-50  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM-DURATION SECONDS  
ALARM-DURATION SECONDS RESULT  
SECONDS = 0–255  
ALARM-DURATION?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Query alarm duration  
Command Type  
Permission  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM-DURATION?  
ALARM-DURATION SECONDS  
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ALARM-OFF  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set alarm OFF  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM-OFF  
ALARM-OFF RESULT  
ALARM-ON  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set alarm ON  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM-ON  
ALARM-ON RESULT  
ALARM-ON?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query alarm status  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM-ON?  
ALARM-ON 1/0  
1/0= On OR Off  
ALARM-START-AS  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set alarm Relay mode start  
PL-50  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM-START-AS 1/0  
ALARM-START-AS 1/0 RESULT  
1/0= Open/Close  
ALARM-START-AS?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query alarm Relay mode start.  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALARM-START-AS?  
ALARM-START-AS 1/0  
1/0= Open/Close  
ALERT-REG  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Alert Registration  
PL-50  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALERT-REG? CHNL  
ALERT-REG? CHNL ,EVENT ,ACTION  
CHNL = (1-5)  
EVENT = (TO_OFF,TO_ON,TO_FULL,TO_STBY,TO_NONE,ANY_CHANGE)  
ACTION = (NO_ALERT,ALARM, ALL_ALERTS)  
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ALERT-REG?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query Alert Registration  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
ALERT-REG? CHNL  
CHNL = (1-5)  
ALERT-REG? CHNL ,EVENT ,ACTION  
EVENT = (TO_OFF,TO_ON,TO_FULL,TO_STBY,TO_NONE,ANY_CHANGE)  
ACTION = (NO_ALERT,ALARM, ALL_ALERTS)  
MEASURE  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Device notification  
PL-50  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
MEASURE CHNL ,MES-MODE  
Query the "full" and "standby" LED status. (device will report to all protocol ports on any change)  
LVL = (0 = no LEDs, 1 = standby LED on, 2 = full LED on)  
CHNL = (1-5)  
MES-MODE= (0=MEASURE_START, 1 = MEASURE_DONE, 2 = MEASURE_TIMEOUT)  
PWR-LVL?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query Power level  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
PWR-LVL?  
PWR-LVL LVL  
Query the "full" and "standby" LED status. (Device reports to all protocol ports on any change)  
LVL = (0 = no LED, 1 = standby LED on, 2 = full LED on)  
SCHED?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query saved scheduling  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SCHED? CHNL ,DAY  
CHNL = (1-5)  
SCHED? CHNL ,DAY ,SCHEDULINGS  
DAY = (1-7) OR (SUN,MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI,SAT)  
SCHEDULINGS = (start-end) example: 8:29-8:32  
SWITCH  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Channel switch  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SWITCH CHNL ,STATUS  
SWITCH CHNL ,STATUS RESULT  
CHNL = (1-5)  
STATUS = (0=OFF,1=ON,2=ON-SCHEDULER,3=OFF-SCHEDULER ,4=ACTIVE-MEASURE,5=STANDBY-  
MEASURE)  
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SWITCH?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query channel switch  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SWITCH? CHNL  
CHNL = (1-5)  
SWITCH? CHNL ,STATUS  
STATUS = (0=OFF,1=ON,2=ON-SCHEDULER,3=OFF-SCHEDULER ,4=ACTIVE-MEASURE,5=STANDBY-  
MEASURE)  
SWITCH-ORDER  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Set the switch order  
PL-50  
Administrator  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SWITCH-ORDER ON/OFF, C, C, C, C, C  
SWITCH-ORDER ON/OFF, C, C, C, C, C RESULT  
CHNL = C = (1-5) ON/OFF = ON or OFF  
SWITCH-ORDER?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query the switch order  
PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SWITCH-ORDER ON/OFF, C, C, C, C, C  
SWITCH-ORDER? ON/OFF  
CHNL = C = (1-5) ON/OFF = ON or OFF  
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Administrator  
Set the switch order delay  
PL-50  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY ON/OFF, 0-255 sec  
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY ON/OFF, 0-255 sec RESULT  
ON/OFF = ON or OFF  
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY?  
Cmd Short  
Description  
Command Type  
Permission  
Query the switch order delay PL-50  
User  
Usage:  
Syntax  
Response  
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY ON/OFF, 0-255 sec  
SWITCH-ORDER-DELAY? ON/OFF  
ON/OFF = ON or OFF  
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the  
following terms.  
HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY  
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.  
WHO IS PROTECTED?  
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.  
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered  
by thewarranty:  
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are  
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site  
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID  
IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn, reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.  
3. Damage, deterioration ormalfunctionresultingfrom:  
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning orotheractsofnature  
ii) Product modification, orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct  
iii) Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer  
iv) Anyshipment oftheproduct(claims must bepresentedtothe carrier)  
v) Removalorinstallationoftheproduct  
vi) Anyothercause, whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect  
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct  
WHAT WE WILLPAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR  
Wewill pay laborand material expensesforcovered items.Wewill notpayforthefollowing:  
1. Removal orinstallationscharges.  
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the  
responsibility oftheKramerdealerfromwhomtheproduct was purchased.  
3. Shipping charges.  
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE  
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.  
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty  
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,  
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).  
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.  
LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES  
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to  
the length of this warranty.  
EXCLUSION OFDAMAGES  
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall  
not beliable for:  
1. Damage to otherproperty caused by defects inthis product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss ofuseof theproduct, loss  
oftime, commercialloss; or:  
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitations andexclusions maynot applytoyou.  
Thiswarranty gives youspecificlegalrights, andyou may alsohaveotherrights, which varyfromplacetoplace.  
NOTE:Allproducts returned to Kramerforservicemust havepriorapproval.Thismay be obtained fromyourdealer.  
Thisequipment has been testedtodeterminecompliancewith therequirements of:  
EN-50081:  
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);  
genericemissionstandard.  
Part 1: Residential, commercial and lightindustry"  
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.  
Part 1: Residential, commercialand lightindustryenvironment".  
FCC* Rules and Regulations:  
EN-50082:  
CFR-47:  
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices  
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”  
CAUTION!  
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or  
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the  
equipment.  
UsethesuppliedDCpowersupply to feed power to themachine.  
Pleaseuserecommended interconnection cablestoconnect themachineto other components.  
* FCCand CEapproved using STPcable(fortwisted pairproducts)  
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer  
distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com,  
where updates to this user manual may be found.  
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.  
Safety Warning:  
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before  
opening/servicing.  
Caution  
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.  
P/N: 2900-000576 REV 4  

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