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USER MANUAL PL1200 Esscom

UK The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive.

This is confirmed by the CE-mark. The Declaration of conformity can be found on:

http://www.esscom.be/cedeclarations.asp

UK The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive.

1 Inleiding

8 PC Hulpprogramma (Utility)

Powerline PL-1200 plugs can be used to establish a network connection between your modem, PC, set-top Box, games console, etc.

By default, the PL-1200 plugs are not connected. To connect them, follow the procedure given in Chapter 6.

Limitations

Ideally, the maximum cable length between two Powerline devices should be no more than 200 metres.

The connection quality will be impaired by:

• poor-quality electrical cabling.
  -fuses.
• lightning/power surge protectors.
• multiphase voltage: some houses have three-phase electricity. The quality of the Powerline connection will be dramatically impaired if the devices are connected to different phases. In some cases, there will be no communication at all.
• Some electrical equipment, such as microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, and old laptop/mobile phone chargers, will generate background noise on the mains network during operation.

2 CE marking

The EC marking on the device, the manual and packaging indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC.

3 Safety instructions

For your own safety, make sure you read and follow all warning notices and instructions.

• Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous high-voltage points or other risks. The device can only be serviced by qualified service staff. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Do not use the device during a thunderstorm. There may be a risk of electric shocks due to lightning.
• Do not expose the device to dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do not use this product near water sources.
• Make sure the cables are connected to the right port.
• Do not obstruct the vents on the device.

4 Typical applications

5 Description

① Power supply socket

• You can plug in your hardware, such as a modem, PC, set-top box, games console, TV, etc., to supply them with power.

② Power supply LED

• On: normal operation
• Flashing (0.5 seconds on/0.5 seconds off): in connection mode.
• Slow flashing (1 second on/4 seconds off): in stand-by mode (energy saving mode)

③ Powerline LED

Shows the quality of the connection with other Powerline plugs.

Green: excellent quality.
Orange: good quality.
Red: poor quality. The LED flashes during data transfer.

4 Ethernet LED:

• On: successful connection with another device through an Ethernet cable. The LED flashes when data is being transferred.

⑤ Ethernet connection (RJ45):

For connection to an external device through an Ethernet cable.

(6) Full reset button:

• Push in the reset button, with a paper clip for example, for 3 seconds to reset the Powerline. Following reset, the standard password "HomePlugAV" is loaded.

⑦ Reset/simple connect button

• Push down for two seconds to start the connection sequence.
• Push down for 12 seconds to restore the factory settings. This completely changes the network password.

The Powerline plug switches to stand-by mode (energy saving function) when it is not connected to a device through an Ethernet cable for 15 minutes.

6 Connecting the PL-1200 plugs

By default, the PL-1200 plugs are not connected. To connect them with each other, follow the procedure set out below.

1. Plug all the Powerlines into the power socket.

The easiest way is to plug them in next to each other in the same place. Once they have been successfully connected, you can put them in the desired location.

1. Push down the (reset/simple connect) key on the first Powerline plug for two seconds. The power-supply LED will flash slowly (0.5 seconds on/0.5 seconds off).
2. Within two minutes, push down the key on the second plug. The connection sequence starts.

A random password will be exchanged between the Powerlines.

Once the connection is complete, restart both plugs and the Powerline LEDs on both plugs will light up.

Push down the reset/simple connect key for at least 12 seconds to restore the PL-1200 factory settings. When the factory settings are restored, the PL-1200 plug will need to be reconnected!

7 Adding an additional PL-1200

A Powerline network can be created with up to a maximum of eight Powerlines. If you already have two Powerlines in operation, you can add a maximum of six.

To add a Powerline, follow the procedure set out below.

1. Plug the extra Powerline into the power socket.
2. Push down for two seconds on the key on one of the Powerline plugs that is already in operation.

The on/off light will flash slowly (0.5 seconds on/0.5 seconds off).

1. Within two minutes, push down the key on the extra Powerline plug for two seconds.

The connection sequence starts.

Once the connection is complete, restart the plugs and the Powerline LEDs on both plugs will light up.

Before adding the new Powerline, it is recommended that the network passport for this plug be changed by pushing down the "reset/simple connect" button for 12 seconds. A Powerline that has already been used in another network will still have the password for that network, which means that the "reset/simple connect" button mechanism will not operate.

8 PC help programme (Utility)

The Powerline plugs can also be configured using the PC software provided. For this, please read the manual for the CD-ROM provided.

9 Warranty

9.1 Warranty period

The devices carry a 36-month warranty. This warranty period starts on the date the new unit is purchased. There is no warranty on standard or rechargeable batteries (type AA/AAA).

Small components or defects having a negligible impact on the operation or value of the device are not covered by the warranty.

Claims under the warranty must be backed up by submission of the original proof of purchase or a copy which shows the date of purchase and the equipment model.

9.2 Processing of claims under the warranty

Faulty equipment must be returned to an approved service centre together with valid proof of purchase.

If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, the service centre will repair any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge, by either repairing or exchanging the faulty components or units. If the device is replaced, the colour and model may differ from the device originally purchased.

The initial purchase date determines the start of the warranty period. This warranty period is not extended if the unit is replaced or repaired by the service centre.

9.3 Warranty exclusions

The warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by improper use or operation nor damage resulting from the use of parts or accessories not originally sourced.

The warranty does not extend to damage caused by external factors, such as lightning, water and fire, nor to any damage sustained during transportation.

The warranty becomes null and void if the serial number on the device is changed, removed or rendered illegible.

Claims under the warranty will be invalidated if the unit has been repaired, altered or modified by the buyer.

UK Disposal of the device (environment)

At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this.

Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By re-using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.

Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area.

Technical Data

Protocol/Standards

• HomePlug AV specification, IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet (100Mbps) and IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
• 10/100 Mbps AutoMDI/MDIx Support
• Co-exists with existing 14Mbps HomePlug 1.0 and 85Mbps Turbo HomePlug 1.0
  Compliant to EuP Lot 6

Modulation

OFDM 1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK and ROBO Modulation Scheme

Frequency Band

• 2MHz to 30MHz band

Quality of Service

• TDMA channel access with Contention-Free and Contention-Based (CSMA/CA) period
• Channel Adaptation ensures that signal integrity is maintained even under harsh noise environment
• Four Level prioritized random access method based on contention access and multi-segment
• ToS and CoS Packet Classifier
  Supports IGMP managed multicast session

Noise Filtering

• Good filtering at frequency band 2MHz to 30MHz
• Filter characteristics : -25dB to -45dB

Security Support

• 128 bit DES Encryption with key management for secure powerline communications)

Hardware

• Intellon (Atheros) INT6400 + INT1400 chipset

Platform Support

• OS Independent with TCP/IP protocol installed
• Utility software compatible with Windows XP 32bit, Vista 32bit, Window 7

Power Supply

• Switch Mode 240V Supply for Europe

Power consumption

Maximum 3 Watts

Multicolor LED Indicators

• 1 x Power LED
• 1 x Powerline Link / Activity Status LED
• 1 x Ethernet Link / Activity Status LED

AC Pass Through Socket

Current Rating: 16A max

Temperature

• Operating: 0^ to 40^ Celsius
  Non-Operating : -25° to 70° Celsius

Measurements

Dimension : 105mm (H) x 58mm (W) x 40mm (D)
Weight : 190g / unit

Humidity

• Operating: 30% to 80% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing)
  Non-Operating : 30% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing)

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