Extron Electronics IPL T PCS4i - Manual (Page 66)

D
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A standardized client-server IP networking protocol that enables network administrators
to centrally and automatically manage the assignment of IP addresses in an organization’s
network.
Driver A package of commands that generates or is the event script that controls devices.
E
Edison power receptacle
Is a standard power connector. The rear panel of the IPL T PCS4, U. S. version, has four
female Edison receptacles into which devices are plugged in order to be monitored,
scheduled, and powered on and off by the PCS4.
Ethernet A network protocol that uses MAC addresses to exchange data between computers. Using
ARP, with TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices can be connected to the Internet. An Ethernet
LAN typically uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. Ethernet systems provide transmission
speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Ethernet is mostly based on the IEEE 802.3 standard.
Executive mode An operating mode in which the IPL T PCS4 does not accept commands from the front
panel. Also called front panel security lockout.
F
Firmware Embedded software that is stored permanently in read-only memory (ROM) and contains
basic instructions for how the PCS4 operates. Firmware upgrades are periodically made
available for uploading via the IPL T PCS4 Firmware Upgrade web page.
Full reference threshold
The point at which a device starts to operate at full power.
H
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)
A web protocol based on TCP/IP that is used to retrieve hypertext objects from remote web
pages.
I
IEC power receptacle
Is a standard power connector. The IPL T PCS4i rear panel has four female IEC receptacles
into which devices are plugged in order to be monitored, scheduled, and powered on and
off by the PCS4i.
IP (Internet Protocol)
The protocol or standard used to send information from one computer to another on the
Internet.
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