The IPL T PCS4 Power Control Current Sensor features four Edison 120VAC outlets with a maximum 10 amp load, while an international version, the IPL T PCS4i, features four IEC 220VAC power outlets, also with a maximum 10 amp load. Both models feature Extron IP Link?technology, enabling flexible, centralized, Web-based power management.

The IPL T PCS4 Series features pre-loaded control pages for Web-based monitoring, scheduling, and control capabilities. Using the default Web pages built into the device, administrators can control outlets, set up outlet groups, configure alarms, and set up scheduled activities.

Administrators can remotely control individual outlets and assign outlets to groups for simultaneous control and monitoring of multiple outlets. Outlets can be turned ON or OFF manually or scheduled for automatic operation. For event logging and record keeping, the IPL T PCS4 can be programmed to send out an e-mail notification as each scheduled on/off event is performed.

The IPL T PCS4 Series also features intelligent current sensing. Thresholds can be set to define full power and standby states for individual devices and user-configurable alarms can be triggered when a threshold is reached or a change is detected. Users can view the immediate status of all connected devices and determine at a glance whether a device is drawing full current, in a standby state, or not drawing any current at all.

When power is restored following an outage, the IPL T PCS4 Series will power up devices in a specific sequence rather than all at once to avoid tripping breakers. This prevents power surges at startup. When the IPL T PCS4 restarts, outlets are powered up sequentially with a user-configurable delay between each one. The internal memory of the IPL T PCS4 will ensure that only those devices that were on before the outage will be restarted.

Features

• Four A/C outlets: Edison female, IPL T PCS4, and IEC female, IPL T PCS4i

• Remote on/off control of individual outlets ?Individual AC outlets can be turned ON or OFF from any Web-browser by an administrator and scheduled for automatic powering ON and OFF daily. Users can view the real time status and current schedule for all connected devices. Monitoring A/V device status with intelligent sensing capabilities provides proactive maintenance and service capabilities.

• Intelligent current sensing with alarm thresholds ?User defined thresholds can be set for specific A/V devices denoting full power consumption, standby status or an off and physically disconnected state. Administrators can monitor A/V systems for conditions or events that are inappropriate, such as unwanted power down situations or unplanned disconnected products.

• Power up sequencing ?Prevents an in-rush power overload. In the event of power loss and restart, power outlet receptacles can be powered on sequentially with a user-configurable delay between each one. The power up sequencing feature precludes all outlets from powering-on at once, averting a power overload spike and a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

• Outlet grouping ?Allows two or more receptacles to be linked so that power can be cycled to them simultaneously with one command. This feature works well for computer workstations and other equipment with two or more AC requirements.

• Front panel security lockout ?If used in an unsecured environment where easy access is undesirable, a security lock-out feature may be implemented. During lock-out mode, a special button combination is required to operate the front panel.

• Outlet status retention during power loss ?The internal memory of the IPL T PCS4 is unaffected with power loss ensuring that only those devices that were on before the outage will be restarted. In addition, configured outlet grouping, thresholds, and all other user defined settings are retained in the event of power outage.

• Contact closure alarm port ?Alarm conditions can actuate a contact closure based on user defined parameters. This is useful for simple alarm notification and diagnostic applications where an enhanced control system is not present.

• Integral high performance Web server ?The IPL T PCS4 and IPL T PCS4i feature a built-in Web server with memory available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer, and custom user Web pages.

• Supports industry standard Ethernet protocols ?All IP Link products use industry standard Ethernet communication protocols, including ARP, DHCP, ICMP, TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP.

• Simultaneous multi-user support ?Each IP Link device supports multiple concurrent users, improving system throughput by sending information in parallel.

• Multiple levels of access with password protection ?User access level authorizes limited entry to only pre-designated functions, while administrator access level permits full access to advanced settings.

• Configurable Web interface ?Global Configurator software, a free Windows?based configuration utility, makes product setup simple and intuitive ?no programming knowledge is required.

 
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