Panasonic PLC Adaptor Starter Pack BL-PA300KTA Operating Instructions

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Registration
Follow the procedure below when you want to:
 Add an additional terminal to your  HD-PLC network.
 Re-register the master and terminal after resetting the master.
1.Confirm that the mode selector of  the master adaptor is set to 
MASTER .
2.Confirm that the mode selector of the  terminal adaptor that you want to 
register is set to  TERMINAL.
3.Plug the master adaptor and a power strip into the same wall outlet.
 Registration may not be successful if the master and power strip  are connected to different wall outlets during registration.
 Make sure the power strip is turned on. Do not use a power strip  with a noise filter or surge protector feature.
4.Plug the terminal adaptor into the power strip.
5.Reset the terminal by pressing the  FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button 
on the terminal for about 3 seconds (see page 20).
 Check the position of the adaptor’s mode selector (see page 13)  and make sure that you reset the terminal adaptor (not the 
master).
6.Press the  SETUP button on both adaptors for about 1 second. The 
order in which they are pressed does not matter.
 The  PLC indicator of each adaptor will begin to flash in green.
 Make sure you press the  SETUP button on each adaptor within 3 
seconds of each other.
MASTER
TERMINAL
MASTER TERMINAL
MASTERTERMINAL
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7.When the PLC indicator of each adaptor lights in green, registration 
was successful.
If the  PLC indicators do not light in green, see page 23.
8.Wait about 30 seconds, then unplug the adaptors and place them 
where you plan to use them (see page 15).
Note
 While registering an additional terminal, communication between all  other adaptors may be disrupted for about 10 seconds.
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Troubleshooting
Performance issues
The troubleshooting notes in this section are provided to resolve the 
following types of performance issues.
 Inability to transmit data over the  HD-PLC network
 Slow data transmission speeds (interrupted video or audio, slow  download speeds, etc.)
 Intermittent or varied performance (faster at certain times, slower at  others)
 Interference caused by an adaptor
The  PLC indicator is not lit in green even though you have registered 
the adaptor.
Troubleshooting notes
In most cases, performance issues su ch as those listed above can be 
resolved by performing the steps in the following troubleshooting notes. 
Each note contains several steps. After you perform each step, test the 
terminal’s network speed (see page 17) to see if the issue has been 
resolved. For more information, access the Panasonic PLC Support Site at: 
http://panasoni c.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/
Troubleshooting note #1:
Adaptor issues
Perform each step until the performance issue is solved. 
1.Unplug the master and terminal adapt ors, then plug them into the wall 
outlets again. The indicators on th e adaptors will light if the adaptors 
are receiving power. If a wall outlet has a power switch, make sure it is 
turned on.
2.Confirm that all LAN cables are securely connected to each adaptor. 
Use high-quality LAN cables. Also confirm that other  network devices 
(routers, hubs, etc.) are  turned on as well as properly connected and 
configured.
3.Try connecting the master and/or terminal adaptor to a different wall 
outlet.
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4.If you are not able to plug an adaptor directly into a wall outlet and must 
use a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged directly into a 
wall outlet and not to another power strip.
5.Make sure the power strip does not have a noise filter or a surge 
protector, as these features may in terfere with the performance of your 
adaptors.
6.Use a power strip with an AC cord that is as short as possible.
7.Re-register the terminal following the procedure on page 21.
If the performance issue is not solved, continue to the next troubleshooting 
note.
Troubleshooting note #2:
Eliminating interference  caused by other appliances
Perform each step until the performance issue is solved.
1.Identify potential electrical noise emitting appliances, and unplug them 
(if possible) briefly while you test the adaptor’s network speed.
The following appliances are more likely to produce noise:
 Battery chargers (including cell phone chargers)
 AC adaptors (including AC ad aptors for modems, routers, 
notebook computers, etc.)
 Hair dryers
 Vacuum cleaners
 Lights or lamps which have a dimmer switch or a touch-sensitive  on/off feature
 Power drills
2.If unplugging a device seems to resolve the adaptor’s performance 
issue, connect the device to a different wall outlet. 
3.If connecting the device to a different wall outlet does not resolve the 
performance issue, connect the device to a noise filtering power strip 
with an AC cord that is as short as possible.
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Troubleshooting note #3:
Eliminating interference caused by an adaptor
This product may interfere with the following appliances:
 Short wave radios
 Lights or lamps which have a  touch-sensitive on/off feature
 Other PLC adaptors which do not use the HD-PLC  standard
 Wireless devices (includi ng wireless mice, etc.)
Perform each step until the performance issue is solved. If the following 
steps do not resolve the issue, refer to the Panasonic PLC Support Site at: 
http://panasoni c.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/  or call our customer call 
center at 1-800-272-7033.
1.Make sure that the appliance is not plugged into the same wall outlet 
as an adaptor.
2.Move the appliance away from any nearby adaptors.
3.Connect the appliance to a power strip.
4.For short wave radios, place the radio near a window. 
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Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power Line Communication interface
LAN interface
StandardHD-PLC
Actual transmission speed
*1
*1 Speed between BL-PA300A adaptors. Results may vary depending on electrical  conditions, network environment, and other factors. For information on how 
transmission speed is measured, access  the Panasonic PLC Support Site at: 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/
UDP: Max. 90 Mbps
TCP
*2: Max. 65 Mbps
*2 Using Linux FTP.
Maximum recommended no. 
of adaptors per network*3
*3 Performance may be affected as more adaptors are added to the network.
16 (including the master)
Maximum recommended no. 
of devices connected to each 
adaptor
*4
*4 Connecting more network devices to an  adaptor may increase network traffic and 
affect performance.
8 (when using a hub*5)
*5 Only use switching hubs.
Standard IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3u
Interface 10 Base-T
100 Base-TX
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Protocol IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP
Access method CSMA/CD
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User interface
General
HD-PLC interface
Indicators PLC (green, red)
LAN  (green, orange)
MASTER  (green)
Other Mode Selector (MASTER or TERMINAL  
switch)
SETUP  button
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET  button
Operational environment 0–40 °C (32–104 °F) 20%–85% humidity (without condensation)
Dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 55 mm x 33 mm x 90 mm (2 3/16 in. x 1 5/16 in. x 3 9/16 in.)
Weight 150 g (0.33 lb)
Power supply Input 120 V AC  60 Hz
Power consumption In normal mode: 3 W In Power Save mode: less than 1 W
Frequency band 2–28 MHz
Modulation Wavelet OFDM (16 PAM–2 PAM)
Transmission PHY rate Max. 210 Mbps
*1
*1 This is the theoretical maximum data transmission speed of the HD-PLC  standard.
Access methodCSMA/CA
Error correction Reed-Solomon encoder/decoder
Convolutional encoder/Viterbi decoder
Encryption AES 128-bit encryption
Communication distance Approx. 200 m (650 ft.)
*2
*2 Varies depending on the electrical environment. For more information, see page 7.
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Adaptor Maintenance Screen
You can access an adaptor’s maintenance screen using your computer’s 
web browser to perform the following tasks: Update adaptor firmware
 Remove terminal adaptor registration
 Confirm adaptor status and network information
 Change adaptor IP addresses
 Change adaptor access passwords
Refer to the Panasonic PLC Support Site 
(http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/plc/ ) for information about 
accessing and operating the adaptor maintenance screen.
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FCC and other information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  15 of the FCC rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful inte rference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television, reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  help.
CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void  the user’s authority to operate this 
device.
NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of  the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.This device must accept any in terference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
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EnvironmentDo not place the unit in a room where the temperature is less than 0 °C 
(32 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance 
around the unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, 
mechanical vibration, shock, or direct sunlight.
Routine Care Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any 
abrasive powder. When you leave the unit unused for a long period of 
time, unplug the adaptor from the outlet.
In the Event of Trouble
Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center.
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