Crestron PC-200 Owner's manual

PC-200/PC-300
8-Outlet Networked Energy-Monitoring
Power Conditioner, Switcher, and Surge
Protector
Supplemental Guide
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Contents
Introduction 1
Configuration via the Web Browser 2
Accessing the Configuration Utility................................................................................. 2
Navigating the Configuration Utility ................................................................................ 4
Device Status.......................................................................................................... 5
Device Settings ....................................................................................................... 6
System Status....................................................................................................... 10
System Settings.................................................................................................... 12
Outlets .................................................................................................................. 16
Event Logs............................................................................................................ 19
TLS Settings ......................................................................................................... 20
Configuration via the LCD Display (PC-300) 21
Network....................................................................................................................... 22
Network Status ..................................................................................................... 22
DHCP/Network Configuration ............................................................................... 24
DNS 1 ................................................................................................................... 26
DNS 2 ................................................................................................................... 26
System ........................................................................................................................ 26
Control.................................................................................................................. 27
PassCode ............................................................................................................. 32
Reset System........................................................................................................ 33
Restore Defaults.................................................................................................... 33
About.................................................................................................................... 33
Outlets......................................................................................................................... 34
Outlet Power ......................................................................................................... 34
Start Up Delay....................................................................................................... 34
Monitoring via the LCD Display (PC-300) 36
Faults........................................................................................................................... 36
Outlets (Monitoring) ..................................................................................................... 38
System Sensor Readings............................................................................................. 38
Appendix A: Restoring the Device to Factory Defaults 39
Appendix B: Registering the Device with MyCrestron 40

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PC-200/PC-300: 8-Outlet
Networked Energy-Monitoring
Power Conditioner, Switcher, and
Surge Protector
Introduction
The Crestron®PC-200 and PC-300 are 8-outlet power conditioners, switchers, and surge
protectors that monitor energy usage and allow for networked outlet control in a
single-space rack mount package. The eight outlets on the rear of the PC-200 can be
controlled and monitored via a web browser interface, while the eight outlets on the rear of
the PC-300 can be individually controlled and monitored via the built-in LCD display or a
web browser interface. The configuration options for both devices are covered in this guide.
NOTE: The PC-200 and PC-300 are functionally similar. For simplicity within this guide, the
term "power conditioner" is used except where noted.
For more information on the PC-200 and PC-300, refer to the PC-200/PC-300 DO Guide
(Doc. 7837) at www.crestron.com/manuals.

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Configuration via the Web Browser
Both the PC-200 and PC-300 can be configured using the web-based configuration utility.
The configuration utility can be accessed from a web browser if the IP address of the power
conditioner is known. Web browser access enables full control over the features of the
power conditioner, including settings for the username and password, the IP address,
system settings, outlets, event logs, and TLS settings. This access does not allow for
firmware updates. For additional information, refer to “Accessing the Configuration Utility”
below and “Navigating the Configuration Utility,” starting on page 4.
NOTE: Use Crestron Toolbox™ software to access firmware updates and to modify the
Ethernet settings and the IP table. This access also can create a connection between the
power conditioner and a control system, allowing the power conditioner to be controlled
with a Crestron Studio®software program or a SIMPL Windows program. For more
information, refer to the embedded Crestron Toolbox help file.
NOTE: Most pages in the PC-200 and PC-300 web configuration utilities are identical. Any
differences are noted in the text.
Accessing the Configuration Utility
To access the configuration utility from a web browser:
1. Start the web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the power conditioner in the browser URL field using an
HTTPS URL scheme (https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xx).
NOTE: If the default web management port number of 443 has been changed,
append the port number to the IP address by entering a colon followed by the new
port number. If, for example, the IP address is 192.168.100.16 and the web
management port number has been changed from 443 to 150, navigate to
https://192.168.100.16:150.
NOTE: For 48 hours after a firmware upgrade, the browser cache must be cleared
after each login to the web-based configuration utility. If the cache is not cleared,
the browser may not display the login page. Refer to the release notes for more
details.
3. The configuration utility web server uses a self-signed certificate, which causes a
browser warning to appear when loading the page. Authorize the certificate using
the browser's process for certificate authorization to continue.
4. When the power conditioner configuration utility is accessed for the first time, the
user is prompted to create a new account. Enter a username and password in the
appropriate fields, and then reenter the password in the Verify password field.
NOTE: Both the username and password are case sensitive.

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Create New Account Page
NOTE: The Create New Account page and the Login page list the minimum
versions of browsers and operating systems that are supported by the web-based
configuration.
5. Click Create Account.
After a user account has been created, the Login page will display each time the
configuration utility is accessed. Enter the corresponding username and password to log in
to the utility.
Login Page

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If the login is successful, the Device Status page (the utility's default page) displays.
Device Status Page (Default)
CAUTION:Do not lose the username or password for the configuration utility account. If
the username or password is lost, the power conditioner must be restored to factory
settings.
Navigating the Configuration Utility
Use the navigation menu on the left side of the page to navigate the configuration utility. The
menu is always visible on the left side of the page, with the selected screen highlighted in
blue. The menu provides seven selections:
•Device Status
•Device Settings
•System Status
•System Settings
•Outlets
•Event Logs
•TLS Settings
Navigation Menu
The Device Status page is the default page that appears upon logging in.

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Device Status
Select Device Status from the navigation menu to display connection information about the
power conditioner. The following image shows an example of a typical Device Status page.
These settings are configured using the Device Settings page (refer to page 6).
Device Status Page
The Device Status page displays the following information:
•DHCP: Displays whether DHCP is turned on or off (The default setting is on.)
•MAC Address: Displays the unique MAC address assigned to each power
conditioner
•IP Address: Displays the IP address assigned to the power conditioner (The
default IP address is "0.0.0.0".)
•Subnet Mask: Displays the address code that determines the size of the network
•Default Gateway: Displays the address of the device that forwards Internet traffic
from the local area network (LAN)
•Hostname: Displays the hostname of the power conditioner
•Domain: Displays the domain name set by DHCP or set by the user (There is no
default value.)
•Primary DNS: Displays the DNS used to resolve the domain name to an IP
address
•Secondary DNS: Displays the DNS used if the primary DNS fails
•Firmware Version: Displays the version of the firmware installed on the power
conditioner

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Device Settings
Select Device Settings from the navigation menu to make changes to the DHCP settings,
the IP addresses, the DNS settings, the IP table, and login information or to reboot the
power conditioner.
Device Settings Page
DHCP
The default configuration of the power conditioner allows its IP address to be assigned
automatically by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the local area
network. If a DHCP server does not exist on the network and two minutes have elapsed
since power was applied to the power conditioner, the IP address defaults to "0.0.0.0."
Edit the DHCP settings in the DHCP section of the Device Settings page.

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Device Settings - DHCP
The following options are available:
•Enabled: Toggles whether DHCP is enabled or not on the power conditioner
If this check box is checked, an IP address is obtained from a DHCP server. If
DHCP is enabled, IP does not function until a reply has been received from the
server. Requests are broadcasted periodically by the power conditioner for an IP
address. DHCP values can include the IP address, the subnet mask, and the
default gateway.
NOTE: If DHCP is enabled, users cannot manually change the IP address, the
subnet mask, the default gateway, or the domain name.
•Options: Sets whether to use a Hostname or a FQDN (fully qualified domain
name)
Click Save at the bottom of the page to save the configuration. Click Reset to clear any
pending changes.
IP Addresses
IP addresses can be configured manually only if DHCP is disabled. To configure manual IP
settings, set an IP address and a subnet mask that are compatible with the network.
Establishing a default gateway between the power conditioner and management sections
that exist on another network segment may also be necessary. An IP address may be used
for management access to the power conditioner over the network. Edit these settings in
the IP Addresses
section of the Device Settings page.
Device Settings - IP Addresses
The following IP address settings can be configured:
•IP Address: Address of the VLAN (virtual LAN) interface that is allowed
management access (Valid IP addresses consist of four octets, 0 to 255, separated
by periods; the default is "0.0.0.0".)
•Subnet Mask: This mask identifies the host address bits used for routing to
specific subnets (The default is "255.255.255.0".)
•Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway router between this device and
management stations that exist on other network segments (The default is
"0.0.0.0".)

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Click Save at the bottom of the screen to save the configuration. The power conditioner
must be restarted for the changes to take effect. Click Reset to clear any pending changes.
DNS Options
Use the DNS Options section of the Device Settings page to change the hostname, the
domain name, and the primary and secondary DNS addresses.
Device Settings - DNS Options
The following settings can be configured:
•Hostname: Displays the hostname of the power conditioner
•Domain: Displays the fully qualified domain name consisting of the hostname and
the DNS suffix
•Primary DNS: Sets the DNS (Domain Name Server) used to resolve the domain
name to an IP address (The default is "0.0.0.0".)
•Secondary DNS: Sets the DNS used if the Primary DNS fails (The default is
"0.0.0.0".)
•Static: Toggles whether DNS servers are automatically or manually added to the
power conditioner
If these check boxes are checked, DNS servers can be entered manually. If this
option is not selected, the power conditioner uses DNS servers received using
DHCP.
Click Save at the bottom of the page to save changes to these settings. The power
conditioner must be restarted for the changes to take effect. Click Reset to clear any
pending changes.
IP Table
Use the IP Table section of the Device Settings page to set up a connection between a
control system and the power conditioner.
Device Settings - IP Table

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The following settings can be configured or viewed:
•Entry: Specifies an entry number for the control system
•Enabled: Toggles whether or not control system access is enabled for the power
conditioner
If this check box is checked, the power conditioner will be able to connect to the
control system specified in the corresponding Hostname or IP Address field.
•Online: Indicates whether the control system is online ("Yes" indicates that the
control system is online, while "No" indicates that it is not.)
•CipID: Sets the CIP ID associated with the control system in hexadecimal notation
(Valid values range from 0x03 to 0xFE.)
•Hostname or IP Address: Sets the hostname or IP address of the control system
to be accessed
Click Save at the bottom of the page to save changes to these settings. The power
conditioner must be restarted for the changes to take effect. Click Reset to clear any
pending changes.
Login Information
Configure username and password settings in the Login Information section of the Device
Settings page.
Device Settings - Login Information
NOTE: Both the username and password are case sensitive.
To change the username, enter a new username into both username fields. The two fields
must match, and the proposed username must be between 5 and 23 characters long.
To change the password, enter a new password into both password fields. The two fields
must match, and the proposed password must be between 5 and 23 characters long.
Click Save to save changes to the username and password. After the new username or
password is saved, the connection to the power conditioner is reset, and it must be
restarted. Click Reboot and log in using the new login information. Attempting to change
any other settings before restarting the power conditioner results in an error message. Click
Reset to clear any pending changes.
Reboot
The Device Settings page contains a Reboot button to restart the power conditioner
remotely.

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System Status
Select System Status from the navigation menu to display system information about the
power conditioner. The following illustration shows an example of a typical System Status
page. These settings are configured using the Systems Settings page (refer to page 11).
System Status Page
The System Status page displays the following information:
NOTE: This page updates automatically every ten seconds.
•Power Switch Position: Displays whether the front panel switch is set to on or off
•Protection Compromised: Displays whether or not surge protection on the power
conditioner has been compromised
•Wiring Fault: Displays whether or not there is a fault in the power conditioner's
wiring
•Surge Detected: Displays whether or not a power surge is detected by the power
conditioner
•Ping Failure: Displays whether or not there has been a ping monitor failure during
an attempt to access a connected device
•Under Voltage: Displays whether or not the voltage level on the ac input has gone
under the set limit
•Over Voltage: Displays whether or not the voltage level on the ac input has gone
over the set limit
•Over Current: Displays whether the current level on the ac outputs has gone over
the set limit
•Temperature Over Range: Displays whether or not the power conditioner
temperature has gone over the set limit
•Input Voltage: Displays the current input voltage level
•Temperature: Displays the current power conditioner temperature
(in Celsius and Fahrenheit)

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The System Status page shows whether any of the power conditioner's device limits have
been exceeded or if a surge has been detected. Refer to the following operational notes
regarding device limits for more information.
•Once a surge is detected, the SIMPL Windows signal and the web page status
remain active until either the front panel switch is cycled or the "Cycle all outlets"
signal is activated. Surge events will continue to be entered into the event log as
they occur.
•If the voltage level drops below the undervoltage cutoff point, the hysteresis needed
to restore operation is calculated using the following algorithm, which is based on
the last system load current value ("amps" in the algorithm) that is recorded
immediately before an undervoltage event forces a shutdown:
Hysteresis = MAX (4, amps x 0.4 + 1)
Higher loads require more hysteresis to compensate for the voltage drop when the
system is switched back on. Using this algorithm, the undervoltage hysteresis is
constrained to a range between 4 V and 7 V depending on the load current, and it
is calculated as the larger of the two possible values in the algorithm (4 V or
[amps x 0.4 + 1] V). For example, if the load current value is recorded at 12 amps
prior to the undervoltage event, the undervoltage hysteresis needed to restore
operation is calculated as 12 x 0.4 + 1 = 5.8 V.
If the undervoltage cycles four times within 15 seconds, the power conditioner
stops attempting to automatically power back on, as there is insufficient headroom
between the line voltage and the configured undervoltage cutoff. Reset the power
conditioner by cycling the front panel switch.
•The overvoltage setting has a 4.5 V hysteresis. If the voltage level exceeds the
overvoltage cutoff point, power to the controlled outlets is switched off until the
input voltage is at least 4.5 V less than the overvoltage cutoff.
•Once an overcurrent condition occurs, the power conditioner remains in shutdown
mode until the front panel switch is cycled.
•Once a temperature overrange condition occurs, the temperature must drop two
degrees Celsius below the temperature cutoff setting before power is restored to
the controlled outlets.

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System Settings
Select System Settings from the navigation menu to make changes to the device limits, the
ping monitor settings, the data collection settings, and the front panel settings (PC-300
only). The System Settings page can also be used to register the power conditioner with
the MyCrestron Dynamic DNS service.
System Settings Page (PC-300)

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Limits
Use the Limits section of the System Settings page to set various system limits for the
power conditioner.
System Settings - Limits
The following settings can be configured:
•Under voltage cutoff (V): Sets the undervoltage cutoff in volts (The power
conditioner shuts off power to the ac outputs when the ac input voltage is detected
to have gone under this number.)
•Over voltage cutoff (V): Sets the overvoltage cutoff in volts (The power conditioner
shuts off power to the ac outputs when the ac input voltage is detected to have
gone over this number.)
•Over current cutoff (A): Sets the overcurrent cutoff in amperes (The power
conditioner shuts off if the combined amperes of the ac outputs are detected to
have gone over this number.)
•Temperature units: Selects the unit of measurement for the power conditioner
temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit)
•Temperature cutoff:Sets the temperature cutoff in the selected unit of
measurement (The power conditioner shuts off if its temperature is detected to
have gone over this number.)
•Power cycle delay (secs): Sets the duration that the power to an outlet cycles off
before powering back on in seconds
Click Save at the bottom of the page to save the configuration. Click Reset to clear any
pending changes.
Ping Monitor
Use the Ping Monitor section of the System Settings page to configure the ping monitor
settings for the power conditioner. For the PC-300, each of the eight outlets can be
assigned to ping a different device domain/IP. For the PC-200, outlets 1–6 can be assigned
to ping a different device domain/IP.
When activated, the ping monitor pings the device connected to a chosen outlet and waits
for a response. During every interval, up to four ping attempts are made. If the device does
not respond after four attempts, the power is cycled for the associated outlet, which forces
a reboot of the hardware that has locked up or become otherwise unresponsive.
NOTE: The ping monitor is temporarily inactive when the associated outlet is switched off
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System Settings - Ping Monitor (PC-300)
The following settings can be configured:
•Activate ping monitor: Toggles whether or not the power conditioner's ping
monitor is enabled
If this check box is checked, the power conditioner pings the chosen device's
domain name or IP address at a set interval.
•Ping interval (mins): Sets the polling interval between pings in minutes
•Enable: Toggles whether or not ping monitoring is enabled for the outlet selected
in the Outlet to toggle column
•Monitor domain / IP: Sets the device hostname or IP address of the device
selected for ping monitoring
•Outlet to toggle: Selects the rear outlet of the power conditioner to ping
Click Save at the bottom of the screen to save the configuration. Click Reset to clear any
pending changes.
Data Collection
Use the Data Collection section of the System Settings page to configure the data
collection settings for the power conditioner.
System Settings - Data Collection
The following settings can be configured:
•Sampling interval (secs): Sets the sampling interval between when event logs are
recorded in seconds (The Log event data option must be selected.)
•Log event data: Toggles whether or not data logging is enabled on the power
conditioner

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If this check box is checked, the power conditioner logs event data. For more
information, refer to "Event Logs" on page 19.
Click Save at the bottom of the page to save the configuration. Click Reset to clear any
pending changes.
MyCrestron
Use the MyCrestron section of the System Settings page to register the power conditioner
with the MyCrestron Dynamic DNS service.
System Settings - MyCrestron
The following settings can be configured
•Activate MyCrestron: Toggles whether or not the MyCrestron service is enabled
for the power conditioner
•URL: Provides a registration URL for registering the device with a MyCrestron
account
•Registration key: Provides a registration key that is used to register the device
with a MyCrestron account
Click Register to generate a registration key if one is not provided in the Registration key
text box.
Additionally, click MyCrestron portal to open the MyCrestron portal and to complete the
device registration process. For more information on registering the power conditioner with
MyCrestron, refer to "Appendix B: Registering the Device with MyCrestron," starting on
page 40.
Front Panel (PC-300 Only)
Use the Front Panel section of the System Settings page to configure the front panel
settings for the PC-300.
System Settings - Front Panel
The following settings can be changed:
•Lock panel controls: Toggles whether or not the front panel controls of the
PC-300, including the LCD display, are locked
•Display brightness: Selects the brightness of the front LCD display (Max, Dim,
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•Top menu outlet control: Toggles whether or not the Outlets menu option, which
enables outlet power control, is added to the main menu of the device's LCD
display
For more information on this menu option, refer to page 34.
Click Save at the bottom of the screen to save the configuration. Click Reset to clear any
pending changes.
Outlets
Select Outlets from the navigation menu to name, to monitor, and to activate/deactivate the
outlets on the power conditioner. The Outlets page differs between the PC-200 and the
PC-300. These differences are described in the following sections.
Outlets (PC-200)
The Outlets page for the PC-200 provides options to control and monitor the rear outlets
per outlet bank.
Outlets Page (PC-200)
Information about the outlet banks is displayed in a table format. The following settings can
be changed or viewed:
NOTE: The front outlet is always powered on and cannot be controlled like the rear outlet
banks.
•Name: Sets a user-defined name for the selected outlet bank (15-character limit)
•Outlet Bank: Displays the outlet bank number that corresponds with the outlet
bank on the device