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Remote Power: How do I control remote power switches in groups via Display Studio buttons?

Topic

  • How to control remote power switches in groups via Display Studio buttons? 

Environment

  • Product Family: Rack Components; Control System
  • Product: WebRelay-10 Remote Relay Control A-4157491
    • Supplier Item: XWR-10R12-I
  • Components:
  • Control System: Show Control (update to 2.12 or later and DMP-8000 version 8.00 or later)

Steps

Follow the Installation Guidelines for installing and connecting the WebRelay-10 device. 

Connect the Ethernet port 

This typically connects to an Ethernet hub, switch, or router. For the initial configuration, WebRelay-10 may be connected directly to the Ethernet port on a tech's computer using a "crossover" cable. 

  1. Connect to the WebRelay-10 Utility. 
    WebRelay-10 has a built-in web server that provides simple web pages that can be accessed directly using a standard web browser. This allows users to access the unit with NO SOFTWARE installed on their computer.
    1. Temporarily assign an IP address to the tech's  computer so that it is on the same network as WebRelay-10. By default, WebRelay-10 comes from the factory with an IP address of 192.168.1.2.  For example, the configuration computer could be assigned to 192.168.1.50.  An example of the temporary network settings are in the screenshot below:
      webrelay-10_users_manual1.jpg
    2. Click OK. 
    3. To access the WebRelay setup pages, enter the following URL in the address bar of a web browser: http://192.168.1.2/setup.html

    4. After the page is requested, a password prompt will appear. Enter the username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is webrelay (password is case sensitive).

    5. Click on the Network tab and set the network parameters so the WebRelay-10 can connect with the rest of the control system.
      webrelay-10_users_manual2.jpg

    6. WebRelay-10 must be power-cycled (power disconnected, then reconnected) before network settings take effect. 

    7. The configuration computer's network settings can be returned to the previous settings. 

  2. Connect to permanent network
    1. Connect the Ethernet port to the network this typically connects to an Ethernet hub, switch, or router for permanent use. 
    2. Return to WebRelay setup pages, enter the following URL in the address bar of a web browser: http://{ipaddress}/setup.html
    3. After the page is requested, a password prompt will appear. Enter the username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is webrelay.
  3. Configure the relays
    1. Click on the Relay Tab.  
    2. Add a description for each.  
      1. Pick Relay 1
      2. Edit the description - This could be a display or sections that the relay controls- Top Ring, etc.
      3. Choose Submit to save.
        webrelay_relay.png 

    3. Repeat adding descriptions for up to 10 relays.

    4. Click on Password.  The password is required for many configurations and operations, so customers are encouraged to set their own password can help ensure their system security. 

  4. Test the relays
    1. Navigate to the WebRelay-10 index page by entering the IP address of the relay device.  http://{ipaddress}/index.html
    2. Click ON or OFF to test. 
       webrelay_indext.png

DMP/ Show Control Configuration

  1. Create .script files. The script files are text files that contain the command and the address.  The example below will turn off relay 1-3 off.  

    http.get(url:http://10.0.50.3:80/state.xml?relay1=0&relay2=0&relay3=0);

    (Note: For x-wr-1r12-1i-i remote relay there is only a single relay so wording is different for script file.)
    http.get(url:"http://131.230.118.156:80/state.xml?relayState=0");  Play 1 on.script   Play 1 off.script

    1. Lines can be added or removed depending on how the customer wants things grouped. 
    2. Enter the IP Address and Port #'s would need to be edited to match the above WebRelay-10 settings.
    3. 0 - indicates closed/off, 1 would be open/on
    4. Examples are listed below.  Edit the files in notepad+ , wordpress, etc. 
      1. Play All On.script
      2. Play all off.script
      3. Play 1 on.script

  2. Upload script files to the DMP

    1. Locate the Content folder on a DMP.  
    2. Create a new folder within the Content folder and name it Relay Scripts.  
    3. Upload all the files to this location.  
    4. Add these files to the backup DMP-8000.
      content folder.jpg
    5. Verify that Syncback will sync script files to DMP-8000.  See: How do I setup Syncback for Vnets or DMP-8000?
  3. Create Display Studio script buttons to trigger the .script files. Create a new script button or edit an existing startup button.  For details, see: How to Create Scripting Containers and Buttons.
    1. Create a new script line.
      1. DMP-8000 Player Control.
      2. Choose the zone.
      3. Play
      4. Click edit and navigate to your . script file. 
      5. Choose play one time.
      6. Transition- leave to default
    2. Save button.
      relay script.jpg
    3. Verify button.
      • In Display Studio, trigger script buttons and verify the state of the relay changes in the software as expected. 

Related Resources 

How do I setup Syncback for Vnets or DMP-8000?

KB ID: DD4167004

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