Extron IPCP Pro Q User Manual

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Go to www.extron.com for the complete

user guide, installation instructions, and

specifications before connecting the

IPCPProQxi and xi Series • Setup Guide

The Extron IPCPProQxi and xi Series IPLink® Pro Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow
users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and switchers. All models include an
embedded web server. Depending on the model, an IPCP control processor can include multiple bidirectional serial ports, relays,
IR/serial ports, digital I/O, flex I/O, switched 12 VDC power output ports, a volume control port, or contact input ports for use in
applications that require control and monitoring of multiple devices within a large-scale AV system.

All models include an Extron eBUS port, which allows a variety of eBUS devices to be connected
to a single control processor. eBUS devices include an array of button panels as well as
power and signal hubs. eBUS devices are automatically recognized by the control
processor and can be added or removed at any time.

In this guide these products are referred to as the “IPCP,” “IPCP Pro Q xi,” “IPCPProxi,”
or “control processor.” The xi models feature LAN ports. Q xi models feature both LAN
and AVLAN ports. AVLAN ports provide a secure, dedicated network for the connection
and isolation of AV devices.

This guide provides instructions for
an experienced installer to install a
control processor and to create a
basic configuration.

Use Extron Toolbelt software to
discover and manage the IPCPPro
control processor and other Extron
control products. Configure the control processor using Extron Global Configurator® software running in Global Configurator
Professional (GCProfessional) or Global Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode, or program the control processor using Extron Global
Scripter®(GS). The IPCP integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer® Enterprise (GVE) software and Extron Control apps for
remote control applications. These control processors support multiple TouchLink®Pro touchpanel interfaces and Network Button
Panels (NBPs) over a standard Ethernet network. Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at

www.extron.com.

product to the power source.

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation

Get Ready

 Familiarize yourself with the features of the control processor (see Front Panel Features — Models Without AV LAN on

page4, Front Panel Features — Models With AV LAN on page5, Rear Panel Features — Models Without AV LAN
on page6, and Rear Panel Features — Models With AV LAN on page7) and of any TouchLinkPro touchpanels or
button panels that will be part of the system.

 Download and install the latest version of the following:

• Toolbelt software — for discovering the control processor and other control products on the network, for managing

core settings, and for upgrading firmware when needed.

• Global Configurator (GC) software — for configuring the control system

• Global Scripter software — for programming the control processor (as an alternative to GC)

• PCS Product Configuration Software version 4.5 or higher — for setting the IP address for any IPCPProQxi model

with AV LAN ports if the ports are currently set to the default IP addresses

• GUI Designer software — for designing layouts for Extron TouchLinkPro touchpanels and third-party touch interfaces

• IPLinkPro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of other AV devices possible

• IR Learner Pro software — for use with models that have IR receiver ports. Use this to create your own IR drivers using

the remote control of an AV device, if drivers are not already available from Extron

All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website on page15).

 Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You also need the following details for each

Extron Pro series Ethernet-enabled device:

 DHCP setting (on or off)  Subnet mask  Username
 Device (IPCP Pro, TouchLinkPro, IPLPro, NBP) LAN IPaddress  Gateway IP address  Passwords

 AVLAN IPaddress (for models with AV LAN)

NOTE: If DHCP is on, you do not need the IP addresses and subnet mask.

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IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

 Write down the MAC address of each network interface on each IPLinkPro device to be used.
 Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPCP will control.
 Each control processor comes with a factory-installed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security certificate. If you intend to install

a different SSL certificate, contact your IT department to obtain the certificate or for instructions on how to obtain one. See
“Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates” in the IPCPProQxi and xi Series User Guide for requirements and guidelines
regarding SSL certificates. IEEE 802.1X authentication is also supported once enabled (see “IEEE 802.1X Certificates” in the
IPCPProQxi and xi Series User Guide for details).

Mount and Cable All Devices

 Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see Mounting on the next page).
 Cable devices to the control processor (see Cabling and Features on page 8).
 Connect power cords and power on all the devices.

Set Up the Control Processor, Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels for Network Communication

 Connect the PC that you will use for setup, the LAN (or AV LAN) port of the control processor, and the touchpanels or network

button panels to the same Ethernet network. For control processor LAN and AV LAN connections, see Control, Bidirectional —

LAN and AV LAN (Ethernet) on page9.

 Start Toolbelt and use it to set the IP address, subnet, gateway IP address, DHCP status, and related settings. See the

flowchart in Network Communication Setup on the next page.

NOTES:

• When setting up DHCP during network configuration or if using a host name instead of an IP address, the user

must enter a qualified host name (Username.HostName.Domain). For example: somename.extron.com.

• A dedicated AV LAN safeguards AV systems from outside intrusion or interference by separating device control and

other network traffic from a corporate or campus network. To ensure that the control processor LAN and AV LAN
connections (ports) are connected to separate networks, the LAN and AV LAN IP address schemes must be on
different subnetworks.

Configure or Program the Control Processor, Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels

The most basic steps are outlined below in the recommended order.

NOTE: See the Toolbelt Help File, Global Configurator Help File, Global Scripter Help File, and GUI Designer Help File as

needed for step-by-step instructions and detailed information. The help file for GC includes an introduction to the software
and how to start a project and configuration.

 If TouchLinkPro or third party touchpanels are part of the system, start and use GUI Designer to design, save, and build the

graphical user interface (GUI) layout for the touchpanels.

NOTE: To redeem (activate) a LinkLicense

®

, go to www.extron.com//llredeem and follow the online instructions.

 Using GC, create a new GCProfessional or GCPlus project and configure the control processor and other IP Link Pro

devices. The configuration tells the control processor:

• How its ports function • What to monitor

• How to control other products • When to do things

• Which touchpanels to interact with • Whom to notify, how, and under what circumstances

 Configure ports on the control processor:

 Select device drivers and link them to each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.
 Select settings (serial protocol, relay behavior, digital I/O or flex I/O settings) as needed.

 Add eBUS devices and set them up:

 Ensure that the hardware address set on each device is distinct and matches the address used in the configuration.
 Assign button functions as desired.

 Add Network Button Panels (NBPs) and set them up. Assign button functions as desired.
 Set up monitors, schedules, macros, and local variables.
 Add touchpanels and set them up:

• Add the GUI configuration for each touchpanel to the GC project using Global Configurator.

• Assign any appropriate functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their buttons.

2

 If not using GC Professional or GC Plus, use Global Scripter to program the control system as desired.

 Program ports on the control processor:

• Program each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.

• Program relay behavior, digital I/O, and flex I/O settings as needed.

 Add eBUS devices and set them up:

• Ensure that the hardware address (eBUS ID) set on each device is distinct and matches the address programmed

for it in the IPCP.

• Program button functions as desired.

 Add Network Button Panels and set them up. Program button functions as desired.
 Add touchpanels and set them up:

• Upload the GUI configuration for the touchpanels to the project.

• Program functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their buttons.

 Save the GC or GS project.
 Build and upload the system configuration to the control processor and other system devices.

Test and Troubleshoot

 Test the system (see the IPCPProQxi and xi SeriesUser Guide for an outline of the system testing procedure).
 Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed.

Network Communication Setup

Network setup is essential prior to configuration. Use the following flowchart as a guide to setting up the control processor for
network use.

Network Communication Setup

Connect the PC and the LAN port or AV LAN

port of the control processor to

the same network.

Apply power to all devices.

Open the Toolbelt software from within

Global Congurator (GC Professional or

GC Plus mode) or as the stand-alone

Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control

devices connected to the network.

Using the MAC address, locate the desired

control processor in the list and select it.

(LAN, or LAN and AV LAN), use the Set IP

feature in Toolbelt or use the

Toolbelt

feature to enter the IP address and

subnet address, then congure other

network settings as needed.

application.

Start Device Discovery.

For each network interface

Manage > Network Settings tab

NOTE: If using 802.1X security, see the

Extron 802.1X Technology Reference Guide and
the Toolbelt Help file for additional details on
system setup.

Figure 1. Network Setup

Mounting

Securely mount the control processor and other devices and attach cables using the wiring section (see Cabling and Features
on page8) as a wiring guide. Optional 1U rack shelves and furniture mounting bracket kits are available for use with the control
processor. Read the instructions and UL guidelines that come with the rack shelf or mounting kit for installation procedures.

See the product-specific page at www.extron.com for a list of compatible accessories for mounting your control processor.

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IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

COM

IR/

eBUS

Relay

Digital

Power

Power

Power

Panels and Locations of Features

Location and quantity of LEDs and corresponding connectors vary by model, but the functions and port wiring are identical
across models for each port type.

Front Panel Features — Models Without AV LAN

LED

LED

LED

Reset Button

(recessed)

Reset

Button

(recessed)

LEDs

R

R

R

Serial

eBUS

S

(Serial)

LEDs

RTS

CTS

LIMIT

Tx

Rx

OVER

COM

1

2

LEDs

IR/S

I/O

LEDs

I/O RELAYS

2

314

eBUS LEDs

eBUS

S

LIMIT

Switched

12 VDC

OVER

COM (Serial)

LEDs

SWITCHED

12 VDC

21

LIMIT

Tx

Rx

43 12345678

OVER

LEDs

IPCP PRO 250 xi

1000

1

LINK

IR

ACT

2

IR Receiver

COM

RTS

CTS

Tx

Rx

LEDs

COM

RTS

CTS

Tx

Rx

LAN/

Network

LEDs

Digital I/O LEDs

RELAYS

I/O

IR/S

2231

2

314

IR/Serial

LEDs

IR/SERIAL RELAYS FLEX

2134

5 678

21

314

Relay
LEDs

5 678213 4

Flex I/O

LEDs

I/O

2134

IPCP PRO 350 xi

1000

LINK

IR

ACT

IR Receiver

eBUS LEDs

IPCP PRO 550 xi

eBUS

S LIMIT

OVER

IR

LAN

12

1000

LINK

ACT

3

LAN/

Network

LEDs

NOTE: Numbers adjacent to LEDs correspond to the like-numbered

rear panel ports.

Figure 2. Front Panels: IPCPProxi Series Rack Mountable Models

NOTE: For full reset mode information, see the IPCPProQxi and xi Series User Guide.

4

15˚ 15˚

2–12"
(4–30 cm)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

IR Receiver

IR Learning
Angle and
Distance

Front Panel Features — Models With AV LAN

eBUS LEDs

Power

LIMIT

eBUS

OVER

Rx

CTS

RTS

Tx

ERROR

LINK

BUSY

COM

I/O

RELAYS

IR/S

12 121

COM

(Serial)

LEDs

IR/
Serial
LEDs

eBUS
LEDs

Relay
LEDs

Digital

I/O

LEDs

IPCP Pro xi AV LAN Embedded Control Processor

(within another device)

This section shows a front panel of a representative AV LAN model, not all models.

COM

LED

RTS

eBUS

LIMIT

OVER

CTS

Tx

Rx

R

LINK

BUSY

ERROR

IR/S

2231

I/O

314

RELAYS

2

21

314

IPCP PRO 360Q xi

AV LAN

12

1000

LINK

IR

ACT

LAN

3

Reset

Button

(recessed)

COM (Serial)

LEDs

Figure 3. IPCPPro360Q xi Front Panel

IR/Serial

LEDs

Digital I/O

LEDs

Relay
LEDs

IR

Receiver

AV LAN

LEDs

LAN

LEDs

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IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

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I

IPCP

IIIIII

JJJJJJ

FFFFFF

GGGGGG

LLLLLL

Rear Panel Features — Models Without AV LAN

COM 1

G

RTSCTS

Tx Rx

POWER

VOL

12V

1.0A MAX

AAAAAAAA

POWER
12V

1.0A MAX

AAAAAAAA

VCG

KKKKKKKK

Pro 350 xi

COM 1

IR/SERIAL

1SG2

F

F

E

GTx Rx

PCP Pro 550 xi

100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

DDDDDDDDEEEEEEEE

COM 2

Tx Rx

RELAYS

RTSCTS

SG

1 1 2 3 7

IIIIIIII

IPCP Pro 250 xi

DIGITAL I/O

3

G

12 4G

eBUS

-S+V +S G

C12

PWR OUT = 6W

JJJJJJJJ

DDDDDDDDE

COM 2 COM 3

GTx Rx GTx Rx

RELAYS

2143CC

G

G

2 1 2

IPCP PRO 250 xi

IR/S

SG

FFFFFFFFGGGGGGGG

I

I

DIGITAL I/O

1234G

eBUS

+V +S -S G

PWR OUT = 6W

J

J

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

LAN

LLLLLLLL

MMMMMMMM

3 4

1 2

MMMMMMMM

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

3 4

IPCP PRO 350 xi

LAN

123

L

L

JJJJJJJJ

PWR OUT = 12W

IPCP PRO 550 xi

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

S/N: ####### E######

1.2A MAX

SWITCHED 12 VDC

40W MAX TOTAL

TxRx GTxRxG Tx Rx GTxRxG SGSG SGSG

3 4

4 5 6

TxRx GTxRxG Tx Rx GTxRxG

CCCCCCCCBBBBBBBB DDDDDDDD EEEEEEEE HHHHHHHH

RTSCTS

8

RTSCTS

5 6

SGSG SGSG

FFFFFFFF

Figure 4. IPCPProxi Control Processors —Rear Panels

Power input connector (external power supply)

A

Power input connector (internal power supply)

B

Switched 12 VDC power output ports

c

3-pole COM ports (RS-232-only)

D

5-pole COM ports (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485)

E

IR/serial output ports

F

Relay ports

G

7 8

+V +S -S G

eBUS

5 6

7 83214G

FLEX I/ORELAYSIR/SERIALCOM12 VDC

GGGGGGGG

Flex I/O ports (digital input/output or analog input)

H

Digital I/O ports (digital input/output)

I

eBUS ports

J

Volume control port

K

LAN connectors and LEDs (Ethernet)

L

MAC address label

M

LAN

LLLLLLLL

MMMMMMMM

6

Rear Panel Features — Models With AV LAN

EEEEEE

IPCP Pro 255Q xi

IIIIII

FFFFFF

GGGGGG

HHHHHH

MMMMMM

JJJJJJ

LLLLLL

This section shows rear panels of some representative models with AV LAN.

IPCP Pro 360Q xi

100-240V ~ 1.5A MAX

IPCP Pro 555Q xi

100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

POWER
12V

0.8A MAX

AAAAAAAA

50-60 Hz

BBBBBBBB

1.2A MAX

DDDDDDDDEEEEEEEE

Tx Rx

COM 1

G

VOL

VCG

RTSCTS

COM 2

Tx Rx

RELAYS

DIGITAL I/O

G

12 4G

C12

PWR OUT = 6W

KKKKKKKK

E

GTx Rx

COM 2 COM 3

RTSCTS

SG

COM 1

IR/SERIAL

1SG2

FFFFFFFF GGGGGGGG

1 1 2 3 7

2 1 2

SWITCHED 12 VDC

40W MAX TOTAL

TxRx GTxRxG Tx Rx GTxRxG SGSG SGSG

3 4

4 5 6

TxRx GTxRxG Tx Rx GTxRxG

I

3

eBUS

-S+V +S G

JJJJJJJJ

RELAYS

2143CC

DDDDDDDDE

GTx Rx GTx Rx

IR/S

SG

FFFFFFFFGGGGGGGG

LLLLLLLLI

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

NNNNNNNN

IIIIIIII

DIGITAL I/O

1 234G

eBUS

+V +S -S G

PWR OUT = 6W

JJJJJJJJ

RTSCTS

8

RTSCTS

MMMMMMMM

LAN

AV

LAN

5 6

SGSG SGSG

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

12

PWR

3 4

7 8

1 2

5 6

IPCP PRO 360Q xi

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

IPCP AV LAN

PWR

S/N: ####### E######

3

AV LAN

PoE+ OUTPoE+ OUT

NNNNNNNN

J

J

PWR OUT = 12W

3 4

+V +S -S G

eBUS

7 83214G

FLEX I/ORELAYSIR/SERIALCOM12 VDC

IPCP LAN

LAN

LLLLLLLL

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

LAN

LAN

MMMMMMMM

M

M

L

L

AV

NNNNNNNN
MMMMMMMM

BBBBBBBB

DDDDDDDDCCCCCCCC F

EEEEEEEE

F G

Figure 5. IPCPProQxi Control Processors — Rear Panels

Power input connector (external power supply)

A

Power input connector (internal power supply)

B

Switched 12 VDC power output ports

c

3-pole COM ports (RS-232-only)

D

5-pole COM ports (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485)

E

IR/serial output ports

F

Relay ports

G

G H

Flex I/O ports (digital input/output or analog input)

H

Digital I/O ports (digital input/output)

I

eBUS ports

J

Volume control port

K

LAN connectors and LEDs (Ethernet)

L

MAC address labels

M

AV LAN connector and LEDs (Ethernet), some with PoE+

N

H

and PoE+ LEDs

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Smooth

Rear Panel

Front Panel

Lights if total power drawn

Lights if total power drawn

Cabling and Features

Attach cables using the following wiring diagrams as a guide. Full details are available in the User Guide.

ATTENTION:

• Installation and service must be performed by experienced personnel.

• L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par du personnel expérimenté.

Power Input — External

POWER

12V

x.xA MAX

Tie Wrap

Ridged

3/16"
(5 mm)
Max.

Power Input, External Power Supply

• Connect to
included 12 VDC
power supply.

– Return
+12 VDC input

Power Input — Internal

100-240V 50-60Hz

Power Input, Internal Power Supply

• Connect to 100 to
240 VAC.

1.2A MAX

• Front panel LED ( ) blinks during
boot-up and remains lit when the
IPCP is powered and operational.

To

Ridged

Smooth

AC

power

• Front panel LED ( ) blinks
during boot-up and remains lit
when the IPCP receives power.

R

Front Panel

Ground all devices.

External
12 VDC
Power Supply

NOTE:

Check the polarity of the power

supply before connecting it to the IPCP.

R

ATTENTION:

• Always use a power

supply supplied or
specified by Extron. Use
of an unauthorized power
supply voids all regulatory
compliance certification and
may cause damage to the
supply and the unit.

• Utilisez toujours une source

d’alimentation fournie ou
recommandée par Extron.
L’utilisation d’une source
d’alimentation non autorisée
annule toute certification de
conformité réglementaire et
peut endommager la source
d’alimentation et l’unité.

Power Output — Switched 12 VDC Power Output

1 2

SWITCHED 12 VDC

40W MAX TOTAL

3 4

Rear
Panel

12 VDC

3/16"
(5 mm)
Max.

Tie Wrap

Power Output — PoE+

The IPCPPro360Qxi can output PoE+ on AV LAN ports 2 and 3. For details, see the PoE+ output information on page 11.

8

Switched 12 VDC

Power Output

• Total output for all four ports
combined:
12 VDC, 40 watts (max.)

• Corresponding front panel
green LEDs ( ) light when
power is available at each port.

SWITCHED

12 VDC

21

LIMIT

OVER

43

Front
Panel

is 41-46 watts.

exceeds 47 watts.
Power output shuts off

until the user corrects the
overload.

Control, Bidirectional — Serial (COM)

IR/SER

S

S

Y

Y

3

Rear

eceived.

Panels

(RS-232)

Serial (COM) Ports

Select protocol via software.

COM port default protocol:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits • 1 stop bit

• no parity • no ow control

COM 2 COM

G

GTx Rx Tx Rx

1 7

TxRx GTxRxG

or or

4

TxRx GTxRxG

COM 1

GTx Rx

RTSCTS

IAL

8

RTS

RTSCTS

CTS

5-pole COM

(RS-232, RS-422, RS-485)

NOTE: The 5-pole COM ports support both

3-pole COM

hardware and software ow control.
The 3-pole COM ports support software
ow control only.

To 5-pole
COM port

To 3-pole
COM port

Heat Shrink

Over Shield Wires

RTS

G Ground

Rx Receive

Tx

G

Ground

Rx

Receive

Tx

Transmit

Clear to send
Request to send

Transmit

Strip wires
3/16" (5 mm) max.

Heat Shrink

Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Projector, Panel

Display, PC, or Other

RS-232, RS-422, or

RS-485 Device

RS-232-

Controllable

Device

CTS

NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.

Front Panels

COM

Tx

Tx

Rx

Rx

12345678

1

RTS =

Request to Send
CTS = Clear to Send
Tx = Transmitting Data
Rx = Receiving Data

RTS

CTS

Tx

Rx

5-pole COM Pin Configurations

RS-232

Tx

Rx

Ground

RTS

CTS

RS-422

Tx-

Rx-

Ground

Tx+

Rx+

tied together)

tied together)

Pin

1 (Tx)

2 (Rx)

3 (G)

4 (RTS)

5 (CTS)

TIP:

STP 20-2P
cable, shown
at left, is
recommended

7/8"

(22 mm)

3/16"
(5 mm)

Max.

for these

Heat Shrink

on Outer
Jacket to

Inner

Conductor

Transition

connections.
For best
results,
insulate the
common or
drain wires

Extron

STP 20-2P Cable

using heat
shrink.

Control, Bidirectional — LAN and AV LAN (Ethernet)

Default port IP addresses and recommended connections vary depending on whether or not the IPCP model includes AV LAN
ports.

RTS

CTS

Tx

Rx

COM

231

RS-485

Data-

(pins 1 & 2

Ground

Data+

(pins 4 & 5

xi models — LAN ports

Insert

Twisted Pair Wires

RJ-45
Connector

Pins:

12345678

12

LAN

Activity
LED

Rear Panel,
Rack Mount
Models

Ethernet

TCP/IP

Network

PC

NOTE: The factory configured password

for this device has been set to the device
serial number. Passwords are case sensitive.
Performing a Reset to Factory Defaults reset
(see Reset Modes: a Brief Summary on
page14) sets the password to extron.

LAN (Ethernet) — Models Without AV LAN

Default protocol, public ports:

• IPCP IP address: 192.168.254.250

• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

• DNS address: 127.0.0.1

• DHCP client: off

or

LAN

Link
LED

• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected

• Data rates: 10/100/1000Base-T

NOTE: IPCPs with more than one LAN port function as

multiport, unmanaged network switches so you can
connect additional devices to the same network.

Default login
credentials:

• Username:

admin or
user

• Password:

extron

Front Panel,
Rack Mount
Models

1000

LINK

ACT

LAN

123

1000 Mbps
Connection

Network is
active.

Data is being
sent/r

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IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

A

2

3

A

S/

E######

#

2

3

OUT

A L

AN

S/

#

###### ##

#

###

-

0

X

X

N

eceived.

N

6-

XX-XX-XX-X

X

S/

E######

#

00

--A6-

YY

S/

#

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

Qxi models — LAN ports

Rear
Panels

PC

Corporate

TCP/IP

Network

00

5-A6-XX-XX-

-05-A6-XX-X

-XX

N:

E###

1

PoE+

IPCP AV LA

Ethernet

RJ-45
Connector

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

MAC: 00-05-A6-YY-YY-YY
S/N: ####### E######

oE+ OT

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

12345678

IPCP LAN

LAN

Activity
LED

or

Ethernet

PC

Corporate

TCP/IP

Network

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

MAC: 00-0-A6-Y-

N: #######

LAN (Ethernet) —

IPCP Pro Q xi Models

Default protocol, LAN
ports:

• LAN IP address:

192.168.253.250

• Gateway IP address:

0.0.0.0

• Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0

Link
LED

LAN

N

##

• DNS address: 127.0.0.1

• DHCP client: off

• Link speed and duplex
level: autodetected

• Data rates:
10/100/1000Base-T

Default login
credentials:

• Username:
admin or user

• Password: extron

Front
Panels

1000

LINK

ACT

V LAN

LAN

1

1000 Mbps
Connection

Network is
active.

Data is being
sent/r

NOTES:

• IPCPs with more than one LAN or AV LAN port function as multiport, unmanaged network switches so you can connect additional
devices to the same network.

• The factory congured passwords for this device have been set to the device serial number. Passwords are case sensitive. Performing
a Reset to Factory Defaults reset (see Reset Modes: a Brief Summary on page ) sets the passwords to extron.

Reset Modes: a Brief Summary on page14

Qxi models — AVLAN ports

Ethernet

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45
Connector

Pins:

12345678

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

10

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

NOTE: IPCPs with more than one LAN or AV LAN

NOTES:

port function as multiport, unmanaged network

• IPCPs with more than one LAN or AV LAN port

switches so you can connect additional

function as multiport, unmanaged network

devices to the same network.

switches so you can connect additional devices
to the same network.

• The factory congured passwords for this device
have been set to the device serial number.
Passwords are case sensitive. Performing a
Reset to Factory Defaults reset (see Reset

Modes: a Brief Summary on page14

Modes: a Brief Summary on page) sets the
passwords to extron.

IPCP AV LAN

AV LAN

21

PWR

PoE+ OUT PoE+ OUT

AV

Network

PWR

AC:

N: ####### E#####

3

PC

PC

AV

Network

Ethernet

Rear
Panels

MAC: 00-0-A

N: #######

##

-YY-

PCP LAN

LAN

or

Activity
LED

MAC: 00-05-A6-YY-YY-YY
S/N: ####### E######

AV

LAN

Link
LED

AV LAN (Ethernet)

Default protocol,
AV LAN:

• IP address:

192.168.254.250

• Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0

• DNS address: 127.0.0.1

• DHCP client: off
(disabled)

• DHCP server off
(disabled)

• Link speed and duplex
level: autodetected

• Data rates:
10/100/1000Base-T

Default login
credentials:

• Username:
admin or user

• Password: extron

Front
Panels

1000

LINK

ACT

AV LAN

12

A

3

1000 Mbps
Connection

Network is
active.

Data is being
sent/received.

AV LAN DHCP Server

The AV LAN DHCP Server is disabled by default. It can be enabled to dynamically assign

Reset

IP addresses to DHCP clients on the AV LAN.

Default protocol, AV LAN when
DHCP server is enabled:

• DHCP server IP address: 192.168.254.1

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

• DNS address: 192.168.254.1

• DHCP dynamic address range for client
devices: 192.168.254.100 -

192.168.254.149

• Maximum served addresses when
DHCP server is enabled: 50

• DHCP client address lease time: 24 hours.

To use DHCP in the AV LAN:

1. Using Toolbelt, enable the DHCP server

for the AV LAN within the control
processor (see the software or
programming help le for details).

2. Enable DHCP on each client AV device

3. Connect client AV devices to the AV LAN.

(see the user guide for each product).

PoE+ output: The IPCPPro360Qxi offers Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) output on AV LAN ports 2 and 3.

Two Single IR Emitters

Source Device

Relay 1

R

PoE+ OUT

S/N: ####### E######

These RJ-45 connectors, labeled “PoE+ Out,” can output a maximum of 30watts per port.
The corresponding PowerLED lights when the port provides power. PoE+ ports can be monitored for status
and power consumption, and power output can be scheduled.
For details, see the IPCP Pro Qxi and xi Series User Guide and the Global Configurator Help File.

ATTENTION:

• Power over Ethernet (PoE) is intended for indoor use only. It is to be connected only to networks or circuits that are not

routed to the outside plant or building.

• L’alimentation via Ethernet (PoE) est destinée à une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. Elle doit être connectée

seulement à des réseaux ou des circuits qui ne sont pas routés au réseau ou au bâtiment extérieur.

PW

All models (with or without AV LAN)

MAC address: Each network interface of the control processor is assigned a unique
user hardware ID number (MAC address) (for example, 00-05-A6-05-1C-A0). You may need this
address during control processor configuration. A label that indicates the MAC address is located
on the rear or side panel of the unit.

Control, Unidirectional — IR/Serial

IR/Serial Ports

Output options:

• IR (30 kHz to 300 kHz,
with or without carrier signals)

• Unidirectional RS-232

Ground
IR Output Signal

(-)

(+)

(-)

(-)

(+)

(+)

To a Projector,

Panel Display, or the

Wired IR Remote or

RS-232 Port of a

Rear Panels Front Panels

1 2

IR/SERIAL

1SG2

SG

IR or RS-232

Output

Ground

or or

SGSG SGSG

SGSG SGSG

5 6

IR/SERIAL

3 4

7 8

or

Unidirectional

IR

G
S

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

IR/S

1

2

IR/Serial LEDs

Light when signals are transmitted
on the corresponding IR/serial port.

To the IR Receiver of a

Projector, Display, or

Source Device

MAC
Address

IR/SERIAL

2134

5678

Control, Unidirectional — Relays

Rear Panels

1 2

5 6

RELAYS

3 4

7 8

To Room

Control

Equipment

All relays
are
normally
open.

or

Open (1)

Normally

RELAYS

2143CC

Open (2)

Normally

Common

Common

Common
Relay 2

• Connect devices for contact control.

Relays

• Do not exceed a total of 24V at 1A for each port.

Normally

To Room

Control

Equipment

Open

21C

Closed

21C

Front Panels

RELAYS

2134

5678

Relay LEDs

Light when the corresponding relays
are activated (tied to GND, closed).

11

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

1

Device 1

Control, Unidirectional — Flex I/O or Digital I/O

Rear Panel Front Panel

DIGITAL I/O

1 234G

3214G

FLEX I/O

Heat

Shrink

Over

Shield

Wires

G
4
3
2

Switch,
Sensor

Ground

Wire
Nut

Device 4

Device 3

Device 2

Digital I/O (digital input/output)

Congure each port as a digital input or output,
with or without +5 VDC pull-up.

Use these ports to:

• Monitor or trigger events and functions (toggle relays,
issue commands, send e-mail), once congured.

• Power LEDs or other devices that accept a
TTL signal.

Flex I/O (digital input/output or analog input)

Congure each port as an analog input or as a digital
input or output with or without +5 VDC pull-up.

Share the same ground among
I/O connections.

(Switches, sensors,

LEDs, relays, or

similar items)

I/O

2

314

FLEX

I/O

21

34

Digital I/O

LEDs

Light when the
corresponding
ports are active.

Flex I/O LEDs

Light when the
corresponding
ports are active.

Control — eBUS

eBUS

+V +S -S G

PWR OUT = 6W

Rear Panels,
Rack Mount Models

PWR OUT = 12W

+V +S -S G

eBUS

Drain Wires

+V

+12 VDC

+S

+ Signal

-S

- Signal

G

Ground

eBUS Link LED (green)

Lights steadily and remains lit
when the unit detects connected
eBUS devices, there are no ID
conicts, and eBUS rmware is
not currently being synchronized.

eBUS Busy LED (amber)

Blinks while eBUS rmware is
being synchronized.

eBUS Error LED (red)

Blinks if the unit detects an
eBUS ID conict.

eBUS Accessory Port

Connect the rst eBUS device to this port, then connect other
eBUS devices and accessories to that device in the desired
topology (daisy chain, star, or combination).

• Wire the connectors the same at both ends for every eBUS
device.

• See the eBUS Technology Reference Guide for the
recommended distance from the control processor to the
last eBUS device and maximum quantity of devices per
control processor.

• The IPCP Pro can provide power to the button panel devices.

eBUS port

on an

eBUS device

(button

panel or

similar
device)

DISPLAY

OFF

ON

VOLUME

PC

VIDEO

VOLUME

MUTE

LAPTOP

DOC CAM

PC

DVD

VIDEO

eBUS

LINK

LIMIT

BUSY

ERROR

OVER

Front Panels,
Rack Mount Models

eBUS

S LIMIT

OVER

eBUS Limit LED

(amber)

Lights steadily and
remains lit while the
eBUS port uses the
maximum threshold
power.

eBUS Overload LED

(red)

Lights steadily when the
eBUS port exceeds
maximum threshold
power usage and enters
the fault state.

During this fault state,
eBUS port power is
shut down until the
power usage falls back
below the threshold.
The Over LED remains
lit during the fault state.

eBUS Status LED (green)

LED is not lit — This indicates one of the following

conditions:

• No power is present.

• No eBUS devices are detected.

LED is blinking fast — An eBUS ID conict has

occurred: two devices have the same bus ID number.

LED is blinking slowly — A rmware update is in

progress: the control processor is synchronizing
rmware of the eBUS panel(s).

LED is lit steadily — Power is present with conrmed

communication and there are no eBUS ID conicts
in the entire system.

12

EBDB MINI

Reference voltage

V

Rear Panel

(or use
an EBDB
10-port hub)

eBUS DISTRIBUTION HUB

+

V G-S+S+V G-S+S+V G-S+S

• Connect up to four (4) eBUS devices to the

eBUS Connections

eBUS distribution hub (EBDB MINI).

• Wire the connectors the same at both ends.

ATTENTION:

• Do NOT connect the power pin to
any device that is already powered
by the IPCP control process or or
by a n additional power s uppl y.

• NE connectez PAS la broche
d'alimentation à un appareil déjà
alimenté par le processeur de
contrôle IPCP ou par une autre
source d'alimentation.

Control — Volume

Rear Panel

VOL

VCG

Ground (Gnd)

G

Control voltage (variable output to amp from IPCP Pro) – This signal controls the amp volume.

C

Reference voltage input (from amplier) – This allows the IPCP Pro to detect when the amp is present.

V

Reference

voltage: ≤10 VDC

VCG

Control voltage output:

0 - 10 VDC

X

Powered

eBUS

device(s)

G-S+S

G-S+S

G-S+S

+V

G-S+S

+V

+12 VDC

+V
+S

+ Signal

-

S

-

Signal

G

Ground

IPCP
Rear Panel

Tie drain wires to ground.

Volume Control

This port can be used to control the volume and mute or
unmute the audio for Extron half rack width audio ampliers.

• Connect to an Extron audio amplier to permit volume
control via touchpanel controls, macros, or schedules.

• Do not exceed 10 VDC input voltage.

Congure the maximum and minimum voltage limits. Set
Soft Start mode off or on (default). Soft Start mode allows
volume to gradually increase from mute to the previous level
after muting or power-on to prevent loud audio bursts.

eBUS

PWR OUT = 6W

+V

3/16" (5 mm) Max.

-S+V +S G

G-S+S

+

V

+

S G
–

S

Tie drain wires to ground.

NOTE:

Use shielded
cable and place the
control processor as
close as possible to
the amplier to avoid
picking up background
noise via the cable.
Ideal cable length is
six feet (1.8 m) or less.

eBUS port on an

EBP or other
eBUS device

Example:

Connecting to
Extron Amplifiers

VOL

VCG

IPCP Pro
Rear
Panel

Ground

G

Control voltage

C

XPA 1002

10V 50mA

GCV

G

STANDBY

MPA 401 Series

REMOTE

10V 50mA

GCV

GCV

10V 50mA

V or 10V G or

MPA 181T,

MP 101 Series

REMOTE

10V

VOL/MUTE

MPA 152MPA 152 Plus

REMOTE

10V 50mA

C or

VOL/MUTE

VOL/MUTE

NOTE: When audio mute is active,

the control processor sets output
voltage to

0 VDC, even if the
voltage range (minimum and
maximum voltage limits) has been
set to levels above zero, such as
2 V to 8 V.

13

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

Reset Modes: a Brief Summary

The IP Link Pro control processors offer the following reset modes:

• Run Factory Boot Code: Press and hold the front panel Reset button while applying power to the unit. Keep holding the

button down until the Power LED blinks twice, or for 6 seconds, then release the button. The
LED blinks slowly during bootup. The control processor runs the factory boot code (rather than
full firmware). Upload new firmware to the unit (see “Updating the Firmware” in the user guide
for details).

• Use this mode to temporarily boot up the unit running only the factory boot code, then

install the desired firmware.

• Use this in the event that a firmware update has failed or if incompatibility issues arise with

user-loaded firmware.

NOTES:

• Do not continue to operate the control processor using only the factory boot code.

The unit requires a full firmware package in order to be fully operational. If you want
to use the firmware version with which the unit shipped, you must upload that version
again (see the Global Configurator Help File or Toolbelt Help File for firmware upload
instructions).

• To return the unit to the firmware version that was running prior to the reset, cycle

power to the unit instead of installing new firmware.

• Project Recovery: See the IPCP Pro Qxi and xi Series User Guide for instructions. Use this mode to recover the

project in the event of a lost user name and password.

• Run/Stop Program: Hold down the Reset button for about 3 seconds, until the Power LED blinks once. Release

and press the Reset button momentarily (for <1second) within 1second. (Nothing happens
if the momentary press does not occur within 1second.) The LED blinks 2 times if scripts and
systems are starting. The LED blinks 3 times if they are stopping. This mode allows you to
restart any programs stopped by an IP settings reset.

• Toggle DHCP Client: Press the Reset button five times (consecutively). Release the button. Do not press the button

within 3seconds following the fifth press. Use this mode to enable or disable the DHCP client
for the LAN port.

• The Reset LED blinks 6 times if the DHCP client is enabled.

• The Reset LED blinks 3 times if the DHCP client is disabled.

NOTES:

• By default DHCP is off for the LAN port and the unit uses a static IP address.

• If DHCP has been enabled, when you disable DHCP, the unit reverts to using the previously-

set static IPaddress.

• Reset All IP Settings: Press and hold the front panel Reset button until the Power LED blinks once at 3 seconds and

twice at 6 seconds. Release and momentarily press the Reset button within 1 second. The
LED blinks 3 times in quick succession upon successful reset.

Use this mode to reset all network settings to factory default values without affecting
user-loaded files. This reset mode also stops any running programs
authentication.
turning DHCP off.

Lastly, this mode resets the settings for both LAN and AV LAN ports, including

and disables 802.1X

• Reset to Factory Defaults: Press and hold the front panel Reset button for 9 secondsuntil the Power LED blinks once

at 3 seconds, twice at 6 seconds, and thrice at 9 seconds. Release and momentarily press
the Reset button within 1 second. The
successful reset.

Use this mode to return the control processor to factory default settings. This mode also
deletes all user-loaded files and configurations
in the event logs table. User-loaded digital certificates are deleted. The unit continues to run the user­loaded firmware.

For detailed information on each mode and its use, see the IPCP Pro Qxi and xi Series User Guide at www.extron.com.

Power LED blinks 4 times in quick succession upon

(except LinkLicense files), and it clears messages

14

Resources

Obtaining Control Drivers

Extron provides an extensive selection of device drivers available on the Extron website. If the system requires a control driver
that is not already available, you have additional options:

• Request a new serial (RS-232) or Ethernet driver from Extron.

• Create your own custom IR device driver using IRLearnerPro software. Follow the directions in the IRLearnerPro Help File

to create a driver by using the remote control for that device and the IR receiver port on the front panel of the IPCP.

Obtaining Instructions, Information, and Assistance

A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the beginning of this guide. For additional information see the help files and the
IPCPProQxi and xi Series User Guide, available at www.extron.com.

If you have questions during installation and setup, call the ExtronS3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline or the ExtronS3
Control Systems Support Hotline [phone]).

Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website

There are three main ways to find software, firmware, and device drivers within www.extron.com:

• Via links from the web page for the specific product

• Via the Download page (Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within www.extron.com.)

• Via links from search results

NOTES:

• For some software you have the option to click the Download Now button to begin downloading the software file. For other

software there is a link for contacting an Extron support representative who can provide you access to the latest version.
To obtain Extron control product software, you must have an Extron Insider account. Extron provides training to our

customers on how to use the software. Access to the full features of Global Configurator Professional is available to
those who successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certification.

• IPLinkPro Series RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and Ethernet drivers

developed specifically for the IPLinkPro platform. With the exception of IR device drivers, drivers used for the
previous generation IPLink (non-Pro) control processors are not compatible.

15

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

Overall Configuration Procedure for the Control Processor

Within Global Configurator
(GC Professional or
GC Plus mode):

Create a new GC Professional or GC Plus project

No Yes

Configure the IP settings

of the control processor,

NBP network button panels, and

TouchLink Pro touchpanels.

If desired or required, use

Toolbelt or other software to congure

security settings for 802.1X, SSL.

Upload security certicates, private keys.

and add the control processor to it.

Will

TouchLink Pro or

third party touchpanels or

other user interfaces

be used?

Create GUI layouts for the
touchpanels or other interfaces:

1. Start GUI Designer.

2. Create GUI layout designs for each
TouchLink Pro, third party
touchpanel (with a TouchLink
Interface), or a computer or
mobile device (with LinkLicense).

3. Save and build the GUI layout le.

Or...

Download existing GUI layouts
from identical touchpanels.

See Network

Communication Setup

Communication Setup

Network

on page3.

Congure ports on the

control processor.

Create monitors, schedules, timers,

macros, and local variables.

Add touchpanels, other interfaces, or
button panels (if used) to the project.

Import GUI layouts and congure the

touchpanels or other interfaces.

Save the project.

Build and upload the conguration to

the control processor.

Test the system, make adjustments,

nalize conguration.

Figure 6. Overall Configuration Steps

For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the

Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

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