Extron USB Plus Matrix Controller User Manual
USBPlusMatrixController • Setup Guide
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The Extron® USBPlusMatrixController is a pre-congured controller that can easily be setup and deployed to control Extron
USBExtenderPlus products in a USB Matrix switching application within a gigabit Ethernet network. Quick and easy setup of the
USBPlusMatrixController, USB Extender Plus transmitters and receivers is done using Extron Product Conguration Software
(PCS). An Extron Control System or any third party control can interface with the USBPlusMatrixController via Ethernet or
RS-232 to perform USB switching.
The main components in a USB Extender Plus Matrix system:
• USBPlusMatrixController — The controller is pre-configured to control the USB Extender Plus transmitters and receivers
in a USB Matrix switching application. The default Telnet port is 22123 (see the USBPlusMatrixController Help File for full
details).
• USB Extender Plus (transmitters and receivers) — At least 1 transmitter and 1 receiver are required, and up to
64 extenders total may be included. Each extender must be assigned a unique IP address (DHCP cannot be used to
assign these addresses), and these addresses are uploaded to the USBPlusMatrixController. All twisted pair models
are supported: rack mountable models (standard and HID-only), AAP™ models, and decorator-style models (see the
USBExtender Plus Series User Guide, available on www.extron.com, for more information about these models).
• Product Configuration Software (PCS) — This free software is loaded on the computer and is used to configure the
USB Extender Plus transmitters and receivers. It is also used to create a configuration that is uploaded to the USB Matrix
Controller (see the USBPlusMatrixController Help File for details on how to use PCS with the USB Matrix Controller).
• Extron Toolbelt — This free software is used to configure the IP settings of the USB Matrix Controller (see the Toolbelt Help
File at www.extron.com for details on how to use Toolbelt).
Installation
ATTENTION:
• Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
• L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par le personnel autorisé uniquement.
• Do not perform a Mode 5 reset (see USBPlusMatrixController Help File) to the USB Matrix Controller. Doing so will
erase the factory loaded configuration used to control the USB Extender Plus transmitters and receivers.
• N’effectuez aucune réinitialisation complète de système (mode 5) (voir USBPlusMatrixController Help File) sur l’USB
Matrix Controller. Cette action entraînera en effet la suppression de la configuration par défaut, utilisée pour le contrôle
des émetteurs et récepteurs USBExtenderPlus.
The following diagram shows an example of a USBPlusMatrixController system setup:
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Figure 1. Application Diagram of the USBPlusMatrixController System
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General Setup for the USB Extender Matrix System
NOTE: The USB Extender Matrix System must be configured in an isolated network before deployment. This reduces failed
configurations.
1. Enable the Network Pairing feature on each USB Extender transmitter and receiver to be used in the USB Matrix system.
2. Use Extron Toolbelt to configure the IP settings of the USB Matrix Controller (IP, Subnet, and Gateway addresses).
NOTE: USB Extender Transmitters and Receivers must be on a static IP. Do not configure the extenders for DHCP
mode.
3. Use PCS software and the included 9-pin to 2.5 mm TRS serial cable to sequentially configure each of the IP settings of the
USB Extenders via the Config port of the product and create a USB Matrix Configuration.
4. Use PCS software to upload the configuration of the USB matrix setup to the USBPlusMatrixController.
5. Set up an (Extron) control system to control the matrix switching by making input and output ties. Use an Extron IPL control
driver, available at www.extron.com.
Setup Requirements
The following are required for the USB Plus Matrix system setup:
• Download Toolbelt and PCS from www.extron.com —
• The computer running Toolbelt and PCS to configure the USB Matrix must be on the same Subnet and Gateway.
• USB Extender Plus transmitters and receivers (applies to all extenders in the system) —
• Must have a unique IP address (see the USBPlusMatrixController Help File).
NOTE: USB Extender Transmitters and Receivers must be on a static IP. Do not configure the extenders for DHCP
mode.
• Must have over network pairing enabled (see the USB Extender Plus T/R User Guide).
• Must be on the same subnet and gateway as the controller and all other USB extenders in the system.
• Must have the same firmware as all other USB Extender Plus in the system.
• USBPlusMatrixController —
• Must use Extron Toolbelt to configure the IP, Subnet and Gateway address.
• Must be on the same subnet and gateway as the extenders.
• Must have an admin password assigned.
• Control System —
• An Extron or third party control system is required to interface and control the USB Matrix Controller to make and break
ties between the USB Extender Plus transmitters and receivers.
• USBPlusMatrixController driver is available at www.extron.com.
Hardware Setup
To connect the devices:
1. Connect the USBPlusMatrixController to the network via the LAN (TCP) RJ-45 port (see figure2, 2).
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Figure 2. USBPlusMatrixController Rear Panel
2. Connect power to the USBPlusMatrixController (1) and to the first USB extender that you will be configuring.
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CAUTION: The wires must be kept separate while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power before wiring.
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ATTENTION : Les deux cordons d’alimentation doivent être maintenus séparés lorsque la source d’alimentation est
branchée. Coupez l’alimentation avant d’effectuer un raccordement.
ATTENTION:
• Do not connect power to the device until you have read the ATTENTION notices on page12.
• Ne branchez pas l’alimentation au sélecteur avant d’avoir lu les mises en garde ATTENTION aux page12.
3. Connect one of the USB transmitters and receivers to the computer via the Config port (see figure3, 1) using the included
9-pin to 2.5 mm TRS serial cable.
NOTE: Figure 3 shows the transmitter models only. However, on each receiver the Config port is at the same location
as on the equivalent transmitter model.
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Figure 3. Config Port Locations on the Three USB Extender Plus Models
Software Setup
PCS and Toolbelt are available free of charge at www.extron.com. Use PCS software to congure the USB extenders and upload
their IP addresses to the USBPlusMatrixController controller. Use Extron Toolbelt to congure the IP settings of the USB Matrix
Controller (see the USBPlusMatrixController Help File for details).
Dowloading the software
To obtain PCS and Toolbelt from the Extron website:
1. Go to www.extron.com. On the main page, mouse over the Download tab (see figure4, 1).
Figure 4. Download Page on Extron Website
2. To download PCS, click PCS (2) in center column of the Find Software & Download screen.
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3. On the PCS page, click the Download button (see figure5, 1). Follow the instructions on the subsequent screens to log in
and download and install the software.
Figure 5. Download Button on the PCS Web Page
4. To download Toolbelt, click on the Software (see figure4, 3 on page3) in the left panel of the Download screen.
5. Scroll down to the alphabetic navigation bar (see figure6).
Figure 6. Alphabetic Navigation Bar
6. Click the T for Toolbelt, navigate to the Toolbelt software, and click Download (see figure7, 1). Follow the instructions on the
subsequent screens to log in and download and install the software.
Figure 7. Download Button for the Toolbelt Software
Starting Toolbelt
Before setting up a new Matrix Conguration, the network information of the USBPlusMatrixController must be congured in
ToolBelt rst.
To connect the USBPlusMatrixController with Toolbelt:
1. Right-click the Toolbelt icon (shown at right) that was placed on your desktop during software installation and select Run as
Administrator. Toolbelt opens with the main window.
2. Click the Discovery button (see figure8, 1) at the top of the window.
Figure 8. Discovery Button in Toolbelt
NOTE: If another application, such as PCS, is running a discovery, Toolbelt cannot run discovery at the same time.
3. Navigate to the USBPlusMatrixController with the matching MAC address of the unit and double-click to connect (see
figure9, 1).
Figure 9. Navigate to USBPlusMatrixController
4. Select the icon (2) and configure:
• IP address
• Subnet
• Gateway
NOTE: After configuration, the device may need to be located again with new IP address before selecting .
5. Select the icon (3) to manage the device.
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