Extron electronic IPI 200, IPI 100 User Manual
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Precautions
Safety Instructions • English
This symbol is intended to alert the user of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature provided with the equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of
electric shock.
Caution
Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating
instructions before using the equipment.
Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future
reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
equipment or in the user information.
Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not
recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be
hazardous.
Consignes de Sécurité • Français
Ce s ymbole s ert à a vertir l ’utilisa teur qu e la
documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des
instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et
la maintenance (réparation).
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence
dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses
non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.
Attention
Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de
sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.
Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir
les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes
marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.
Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils
non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser
certains dangers.
Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch
Dies es Sym bol so ll dem Benut zer in der i m
Li efe rum fan g e nth alt ene n Do kum ent ati on
besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und
Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam
machen , daß im I nneren des Gehäuses d ieses
Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert
sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen
können, herrschen.
Achtung
Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden,
sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen
und verstehen.
Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit
des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf
zurückgreifen können.
Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und
Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation.
Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte,
die nicht ausdrücklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine
Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
Este símbolo se util iza para advertir al usuario
sobre instruc ciones importantes de ope ración y
mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean
destac ar en el c ontenido de la docume ntación
suministrada con los equipos.
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre
la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin
protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro
de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan
representar riesgo de electrocución.
Precaucion
Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y
seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.
Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para
futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas
en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.
Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no
sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian
implicar riesgos.
Warning
Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source
indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power
system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety
feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power
cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable),
or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).
Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service
this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are
provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings
must never be blocked by other objects.
Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Avertissement
Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation
indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale
comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue
un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.
Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger,
déconnectez tous les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module
d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.
Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de
manière à ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas
écrasés ou pincés par des objets.
Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-
maintenance par un technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être
réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit
pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des
couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.
Fentes et orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci
servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures
ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.
Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent
recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement
aux instructions du fabricant.
Vorsicht
Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene
Stromquelle betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer
Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte
Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese
sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.
Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten
Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung
(falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.
Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im
Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar
dagegengestellt werden können.
Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal
durchgeführt werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei.
Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses
Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines
elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.
Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist,
dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im
Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.
Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt
wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen
vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie
verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.
Advertencia
Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo
de alimentación eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este
equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro
a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia
ni eliminaria.
Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida
de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación
en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera
independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.
Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben
instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan
apoyar sobre ellos.
Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal
calificado. En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar
riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento
de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes
peligrosos u otros riesgos.
Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento,
es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas
aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.
Batería de litio •
Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición
incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente)
recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las
instrucciones del fabricante.
安全须知 • 中文
这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中
有重要的操作和维护说明。
这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴
露的危险电压，有触电危险。
注意
阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理
解所有安全和使用说明。
保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使
用。
遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安
全和操作说明。
避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或
追加设备，以避免危险。
警告
电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备
必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线
（地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。
拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后
或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电系统的电源线。
电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。
维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部
没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自
己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。
通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止
机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。
锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。 必须使用
与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。 按照生产厂的
建议处理废弃电池。
声明
所使用电源为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要用
户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。
FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
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Quick Start Guide — IPI 101, IPI 104
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MLC 226 IP Rear Panel
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Installation and service must be performed by authorized
personnel only. These products must be used with UL
approved, grounded electrical boxes.
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To install an Extron IP Intercom
Sytem, follow the steps below:
Step 1
Turn all of the equipment off and disconnect the power cords.
Step 2
Select the installation location and install an electrical wall box
for each IPI unit and MLC 226 IP in the system. See “Sample
Applications” on page 2-8 for ideas on designing an intercom system.
Step 3
Install button labels in each of the IPI’s buttons. See page 2-2 for
instructions.
Step 4
Mount each IPI into an AAP wallplate or device faceplate, as
described on page 2-4.
Step 5
Connect each IPI to an MLC 226 IP via the RJ-45 intercom ports,
using a standard CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6 straight through network
cable. See “IPI Rear Panel Features and Cabling“ on page 2-6.
Step 6
Cable each MLC 226 IP to other devices: connect the MLC’s LAN
port to the local network via a standard network cable with RJ-45
connector, and, if desired, cable the rear panel Audio connector
to speakers for local audio output. Cable other devices (control
modules, SCP, IR Emitters) to the MLC as needed.
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Quick Start Guide — IPI 101, IPI 104, cont’d
Step 7
Install each MLC 226 IP and IPI into the wallboxes you installed in
step 2 above.
Step 8
Connect the console PC(s) to the network.
Step 9
Connect the PC(s) and MLC(s) to power sources and turn on the
PC(s).
Step 10
Congure the MLC 226 IP. Refer to the MLC 226 IP User’s Manual
and the Global Congurator help le for instructions.
Step 11
Install the Extron IP Intercom HelpDesk™ software on a PC. See page
4-2 for software installation instructions.
Step 12
Use the IP Intercom HelpDesk software and Conguration Utility
to congure all IPI units that are part of the system. See “Setup
procedure” on page 4-20 of this manual for instructions on
conguring the IPIs.
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Quick Start Guide — IPI 201, IPI 204
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To install an Extron IP Intercom
Installation and service must be performed by authorized
personnel only. These products must be used with UL
approved, grounded electrical boxes.
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System, follow the steps below:
Step 1
Turn all of the equipment off and disconnect the power cords.
Step 2
Select the installation location and install an electrical wall box for
each IPI 201 or IPI 204 unit in the system. See “Sample Applications”
on page 2-8 for ideas on designing an intercom system.
Step 3
Install button labels in each of the IPI’s buttons. See page 2-2 for
instructions.
Step 4
Mount each IPI into an AAP wallplate, mounting bracket for 2-gang
wallplates or device faceplate, as described on page 2-4.
Step 5
Cable each IPI to other devices: connect the IPI’s LAN port to the
local network via a standard network cable with RJ-45 connector,
and, if desired, cable the rear panel Audio connector (see page 2-8) to
speakers for local audio output.
Step 6
Install each IPI into the wallboxes you installed in step 2 above.
Step 7
Connect the console PC(s) to the network.
Step 8
Connect the PC(s) and IPI(s) to power sources and turn on the PC(s).
Step 10
Install the Extron IP Intercom HelpDesk software on a PC. See page
4-2 for software installation instructions.
Step 11
Use the IP Intercom HelpDesk software and Conguration Utility
to congure all IPI units that are part of the system. See “Setup
procedure” on page 4-20 for instructions on conguring the IPIs.
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Table of Contents
Chapter One • Introduction ................................................... 1-1
About this Manual .................................................................... 1-2
Terms used in this manual
Additional reference material
.................................................... 1-2
...............................................1-2
About the IP Intercom Modules ............................................ 1-2
Features ........................................................................................ 1-4
System Requirements ..............................................................1-4
Chapter Two • Installation ..................................................... 2-1
UL Requirements ........................................................................ 2-2
Installing or Replacing Button Labels ................................. 2-2
Mounting the IPI 101 or IPI 104 into an AAP Wall Plate or
Device Faceplate ........................................................................ 2-4
Mounting the IPI 201 or IPI 204 into an AAP Wall Plate or
Device Faceplate ........................................................................ 2-5
IPI Rear Panel Features and Cabling .................................... 2-6
MLC Audio Connection ............................................................ 2-8
Sample Applications ................................................................. 2-8
Single PC-to-panel mode ....................................................... 2-8
Multiple PC-to-panel mode ................................................... 2-9
Panel-to-panel mode ...........................................................2-11
Intercom with amplier mode ............................................ 2-12
Chapter Three • Operation ..................................................... 3-1
Front Panel Features and Operation ................................... 3-2
Button Operation ......................................................................3-3
Push to talk operation
Indication (lighting
........................................................... 3-3
............................................................... 3-4
Chapter Four • Configuration and Control ................ 4-1
Software System Requirements ........................................... 4-2
Installing the Software ............................................................4-2
Using the Software: an Overview ....................................... 4-3
Parts of the Main Screen .........................................................4-5
Speaking to an intercom
Making a group announcement
Listening to an intercom .......................................................4-8
Hands-free operation ............................................................4-9
Main Screen Menus ................................................................4-12
File menu
Tools menu
Intercom menu
Help menu
Setting preferences
.............................................................................. 4-12
........................................................................... 4-12
..................................................................... 4-13
............................................................................ 4-13
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........................................... 4-6
.............................................................. 4-14
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Table of Contents, cont’d
Conguring the IPI Intercom System ................................ 4-16
Parts of the Conguration Utility screen
Conguration Utility menus ................................................4-18
Tools menu
Help menu
Setup procedure ................................................................... 4-20
Recording an original message
Changing the audio format of existing les
........................................................................4-18
.........................................................................4-19
...........................................4-23
Chapter Five • IPI 201 and IPI 204 Series SIS™
Programming and Control ......................................................5-1
Host-to-IPI Communications .................................................. 5-2
IPI-initiated Messages .............................................................. 5-2
Password information ........................................................... 5-3
Error responses ......................................................................5-3
Error response references ...................................................... 5-4
Commands and Reponses .......................................................5-4
Using the command/response tables ................................... 5-4
Symbol denitions ................................................................. 5-6
Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers, and
Accessories ........................................................................................A-1
Specications — IPI 101, IPI 104 Series ...............................A-2
Specications — IPI 201 and IPI 204 Series .......................A-4
Included Parts (IPI 101 AAP and IPI 104 AAP ...................A-7
Accessories ...................................................................................A-7
Included Parts (IPI 201 and IPI 204 Series .........................A-8
Accessories ...................................................................................A-8
........................... 4-17
...................... 4-24
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.
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IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series
Chapter One
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Introduction
About this Manual
About the MediaLink™ IP Intercom® Modules
Features
System Requirements
Introduction
About this Manual
This manual describes how to congure and operate the
following Extron MediaLink
• IPI 101 AAP
• IPI 104 AAP
• IPI 201 Series
• IPI 204 Series
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Terms used in this manual
• The terms “IPI” and “intercom” are used interchangeably in
• The term “console” refers to a PC that is running the
• “MLC” refers to an MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controller.
• “WAV” refers to a Waveform audio format le, which has a
Additional reference material
The following documents are referred to in this manual. They
are available at www.extron.com.
• MLC 226 IP User’s Manual
• IP Intercom brochure
• IP Intercom® Network Impact Statement
• IP Intercom® Best Practices
• Global Configurator Help File (automatically downloaded and
The IPI 201 and IPI 204 series include AAP and 2-gang
version intercoms.
this manual to refer to all models.
IP Intercom HelpDesk™ software and is connected to one or
more IPI Intercom® Systems (MLC 226 IP + IPI 104/101 AAP
or stand-alone IPI 201/204 AAP) via a local area network.
lename extension of “.wav”.
installed along with the Global Congurator software)
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IP Intercom® Modules:
About the IP Intercom Modules
The Extron MediaLink IPI 104 AAP and IPI 204 are four-button
IP intercom modules and the IPI 101 AAP and IPI 201 are
one-button IP intercom modules for use with Extron’s two-way
IP Intercom System. The IP Intercom System facilitates room-tohelp desk or room-to-room communications within a building,
a group of buildings, or even greater distances as long as the
intercoms are part of the same network. It provides enhanced
support using a standard local area or wide area IP network.
For an IP Intercom System, each room requires an IPI 201 or
IPI 204 intercom, or an MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controller
connected to an IPI 104 AAP or IPI 101 AAP.
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MediaLink IP Intercom HelpDesk software is installed on
a central ofce or help desk PC to congure and manage
IP Intercom System operations.
Connections between the IPI 101 AAP and IPI 104 AAP
intercoms with MLC 226 IP and the network are via existing
network drops using standard CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6 cables.
The Windows®-based MediaLink IP Intercom HelpDesk
software makes it easy to set up, manage, and monitor the
IP Intercom System. The software also provides the ability for
• faster call response by any available help desk in the system
• enhanced staff utilization by consolidation of monitoring
• secure administrator conguration and operator log-in
• making announcements to all intercoms simultaneously
With the paging feature, the help desk operator can page a
single room or group of rooms simultaneously. A line level
output is available on the back on each MediaLink controller
and stand-alone IPI model to mix into a local sound system in
each room.
The IP Intercom enables real-time audio monitoring by the
help desk for any room where an IPI is installed. Using the IP
Intercom HelpDesk software, intercom calls and pages can be
logged and date- and time-stamped on the help desk computer.
Event logs can be accessed and archived for record keeping and
tracking purposes.
In addition to the status monitoring capabilities built into the
MLC 226 IP, the IP Intercom makes it possible to monitor audio
for each room. For example, if a projector is disconnected
from the MLC 226 IP serial port, the GlobalViewer software
can be congured to automatically notify a help desk operator
or security personnel via e-mail. For immediate notication,
e-mails can be sent to multiple addresses including cell phones
and wireless PDAs. Help desk operators or other authorized
personnel can then use the IP Intercom’s audio monitoring
capability to listen to the activity in this room, helping them
determine if security personnel should be dispatched to
investigate.
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The IPI 201 and IPI 204 are stand-alone units that do not
require a connection to a MediaLink controller.
operations
In some states it is illegal to listen in on rooms. To satisfy
legal and privacy requirements, the intercom can play a
recurring tone during room monitoring. This tone can be
turned on or off in the HelpDesk Preferences.
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Introduction, cont’d
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CONFIG
Features
• Two-way, half-duplex voice communications over an IP
network
• Compatibility with IP Intercom-enabled MLC 226 IP
MediaLink Controllers (IPI 101 AAP and IPI 104 AAP)
• Backlit, congurable Push To Talk buttons
• Integrated speaker and microphone
• Three-position switch to adjust speaker volume levels (IPI 101
AAP and IPI 104 AAP only)
• LED indicator to show when the room is being monitored
• Four space and 2-gang Architectural Adapter Plate (AAP)
opening mounting
• Connection via existing network cable drops (one drop per
MLC-IPI pair, IPI 101 AAPs and IPI 104 AAPs, only)
System Requirements
The IP Intercom HelpDesk software is available at no charge via
the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com) or the CD that
comes with your IPI. To install and run IP HelpDesk, you need
a PC with the following things installed:
• Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional
• Pentium 4, 2 GHz or faster microprocessor
• 500 MB RAM, recommended (256 MB minimum)
• 50 MB or more available hard disk space
• Windows-supported sound card, microphone, and speakers
• Microsoft Direct X version 9.0c or later
• Microsoft .NET framework, version 2.0 or later
• network card and a network connection
1-4
IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series • Introduction
IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series
Chapter Two
2
Installation
UL Requirements
Installing or Replacing Button Labels
Mounting the IPI 101 or IPI 104 into an AAP Wall Plate
or Device Faceplate
Mounting the IPI 201 or IPI 204 into an AAP Wall Plate
or Device Faceplate
IPI Rear Panel Features and Cabling
MLC Audio Connection
Sample Applications
Installation
INTERCOM
MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
1
2
3
4
IPI 104
PUSH TO TALK
SECURITY
LAB
ADMIN
OFFIC
E
HELP
DESK
W
Installation and service must be performed by
authorized personnel only. This product should
be used with a UL approved electrical box. See
“UL Requirements”, below.
N
The MLC 226 IP to which the IPI intercom is connected
must have been shipped after November 16, 2005 and also
have firmware version 1.05 or later to support the IPI. To
set up the IPI you must use the IPI Intercom HelpDesk
software.
UL Requirements
1. This unit is not to be connected to a centralized DC power
source or used beyond its rated voltage range.
2. The IPI 100 AAPs or IPI 200 AAPs must be installed in a
2-gang UL listed junction box.
The UL approved electrical wall box (junction box) is
not included with the IPI; the installer is responsible for
obtaining and installing the box.
3. The unit must be installed in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and with local electrical codes.
Installing or Replacing Button Labels
The button assembly consists of
a clear lens cap, the label and a
white diffuser. To remove a button
assembly and replace a label:
1. Use a small at-blade
screwdriver to gently pry the
button assembly away from
its plunger/base.
.
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TEXT
Separating the twopiece button here at
the corner.
Pry the two
pieces apart.
Diffuser
Plunger
Base
Button Label
Clear Lens
Notch
2. Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap and slide
the screwdriver between the lens cap and the diffuser, as
shown in Ç.
Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver (see É),
carefully pry the two pieces apart.
3. Replace the label with the new button label.
4. Press the lens cap and diffuser together and reinstall the
button assembly into its plunger/base.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each button you plan to re-
label.
É
Ç
IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series • Installation
2-3
Installation, cont’d
Extron
PROJEC
TOR
MLC 226 IP AAP
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
PC
AUX
VIDEO
DVD
VCR
DOC
CAM
LAPT
OP
AUTO
IMAGE
MUT
E
ON
OFF
Extron
MLC 226 IP AAP
MediaLink Controller
Extron
IPI 104 AAP
Intercom
#4-40 Nut w/ Captive
Washer
(included)
INTERCO
M
MIC
ON
LEVEL
H
IG
H
M
E
D
LO
W
1
2
3
4
IPI 10
4
PUSH TO TALK
SECURI
TY
LAB
ADMIN
OFFI
CE
HELP
DESK
Mounting the IPI 101 or IPI 104 into an AAP Wall Plate or Device Faceplate
The IPI intercom and any other adapter plates must be attached
to a device faceplate or AAP wall plate and cabled before the
device or wall plate is installed in a wall or furniture. The
screws needed for installing the IPI are built into its front panel.
Before cables are attached, insert the IPI’s screws through
1.
the holes in the device’s faceplate or AAP mounting frame.
Secure the intercom module to the faceplate/wall plate
with the provided captive washers and #4-40 nuts, as
shown below:
2-4
2. Connect each IPI to an MLC via the RJ-45 intercom ports
on both devices using a standard CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6
straight through network cable. See “IPI Rear Panel
Features and Cabling” on page 2-6.
3. Mount the AAP mounting frame or other device to
the wall, furniture, or rack panel. Follow any special
mounting instructions that came with that device.
IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
Extron
IPI 204 AAP
Intercom
(rear view)
Clamp Bracket
(included)
Mounting the IPI 201 or IPI 204 into an AAP Wall Plate or Device Faceplate
The IPI 201 and IPI 204 intercoms must be attached to a device
faceplate or AAP wall plate and cabled before the device or wall
plate is installed in a wall or furniture. Unlike the IPI 100 Series
intercoms, the IPI 200 AAP Series intercoms are secured by
attaching a clamp bracket to the back of the intercom after it has
been inserted through the front of the AAP plate.
1. Before cables are attached, insert the IPI through the front
of the device’s faceplate or AAP mounting frame. Secure
the IPI to the faceplate/wall plate by attaching the
provided clamp bracket.
2. Connect cables to the IPI. See “IPI Rear Panel Features and
Cabling” on page 2-6.
3. Mount the AAP mounting frame or other device to
the wall, furniture, or rack panel. Follow any special
mounting instructions that came with that device.
IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
2-5
Installation, cont’d
HOST
CONTROL
R
1=DIGITAL I/O
2=Tx 3=Rx 5=GND
38400, N, 8, 1
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
INTERCOM
AUDIO
OUT
LAN
IPI 101 AAP or IPI 104 AAP
Rear Panel
MLC 226 IP Rear Panel
<100’ (30.4 m)
POWER RELAY
CNO
AUDIO OUT
LAN
Power
Contact
Relay
Audio Out
IPI 104 AAP, IPI 101 AAP
Rear Panel
AAP Mounting Screws (4)
Intercom Port
1a
2
IPI 204 AAP, IPI 201 AAP
Rear Panel
LAN Port
1b
AAP Mounting Screws (4)
2
3
4
5
IPI Rear Panel Features and Cabling
Intercom port (IPI 101 AAP and IPI 104 AAP only) — This port
Ä
is used for power, control, and voice data communication with
the MLC. Plug one end of a standard, straight through, CAT 5,
CAT 5e, or CAT 6 cable terminated with RJ-45 connectors into
this port. Plug the other end of the cable into the Intercom
connector on the MLC 226 IP’s rear panel, as shown in the
following gure.
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N
IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
A 12” (30.5 cm) CAT 6 cable is included with each IPI. If
you choose to terminate your own cable, the cable must be
no longer than 100’ (30.4 m).
Cables must be terminated to the T586A or T586B
standard and both ends of a cable must be wired to the
same standard.
HOST
CONTROL
R
1=DIGITAL I/O
2=Tx 3=Rx 5=GND
38400, N, 8, 1
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
INTERCOM
AUDIO
OUT
LAN
IPI 101 AAP or IPI 104 AAP
Rear Panel
MLC 226 IP Rear Panel
<100’ (30.4 m)
Patch (straight-through) cable
Side 1 Side 2
Pin Wire color Pin Wire color
1 White-orange 1 White-orange
2Orange 2Orange
3 White-green 3 White-green
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Green
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown
Crossover cable
Side 1 Side 2
Pin Wire color Pin Wire color
1 White-orange 1 White-green
2Orange 2 Green
3 White-green 3 White-orange
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6Orange
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown
Clip Down
Side
1
1&2
3&6
4&5
7&8
2345678
Pins
12345678
RJ-45
connector
Twisted
Pairs
LAN port (IPI 201 AAP and 204 AAP only) — Plug an RJ-45 jack
Å
into the LAN connector to connect to a network. The blinking
yellow LED indicates LAN activity. The green LED lights to
indicate a good LAN connection.
AAP mounting screws — These four screws are permanently
b
attached to the IPI’s faceplate. They are used for mounting the
faceplate into another device (such as an MLC 226 IP AAP) or a
mounting frame.
N
Power — Connect a cable between the 2-pole, 3.5,mm captive
c
screw connector and a 12 VDC, 2 A power supply (included).
Contact Relay — The contact relay connector is used to control
d
items such as room lighting, window coverings, and door locks.
The contact may be used to control any equipment as long as the
contact specications of 24 VDC at 1 A are not exceeded.
Steps c to e apply to the IPI 201 and IPI 204 models.
IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
2-7
Installation, cont’d
MLC 226 IP Rear Panel MLC 226 IP Rear Panel
R
INTERCOM
AUDIO
OUT
To/from the IPI 104 AAP
or IPI 101 AAP
Rear Panel Intercom Port
To a Speaker,
Audio System, or
Paging System
Captive Screw
Connector
+
Do not tin the wires!
Audio Out — A 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector is used
e
for audio output connection. It provides a -10 dBV unbalanced
signal that can be connected to local, powered speakers or to
any audio or paging system.
MLC Audio Connection
The MLC 226 IP Series controllers that support IPI intercom
panels also have a rear panel, line level audio output port that
can be connected to local, powered speakers or to any audio or
paging system. See the wiring guide in the illustration below.
Sample Applications
2-8
N
The volume for this audio output can be adjusted via
software only.
There are several ways to make use of an IP Intercom System.
To see what you can do with the IPIs, look at the sample
scenarios provided in this section.
Single PC-to-panel mode
For a simple intercom system, connect one or more panels to a
PC that serves as the help desk console.
1.
Connect one or more IPI 201, IPI 204 units, or MLC 226 IP(s)
IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
with one or more IPI 101 AAP and/or IPI 104 AAP units
a network using straight-through cable.
2. Using a PC in the same network, congure the IPI
systems, assigning the PC’s IP address to one button on
each IPI (see chapter 4 )
. The button light changes from
red tolow amber to indicate it is congured and connected
to the PC.
to
TCP/IP
Network
Classroom
IP 10.XX.XX.02
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR
DVD
AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM
MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSH TO
TALK
HELP
DESK
Lab
IP 10.XX.XX.03
Straight-through
Network Cable
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR
DVD
AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM
MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSH TO
TALK
HELP
DESK
Office
IP 10.XX.XX.04
IPI 104 AAP
PROJECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR
DVD
AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
Help Desk Console
IP 10.XX.XX.01
Audio
Card
INTERCOM
MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 104
PUSH TO TALK
1 2 3 4
SECURITY
LAB
ADMIN
OFFICE
HELP
DESK
3. The intercom user presses and holds the button assigned
to the PC to initiate talk mode. The button glows bright
amber, and the Mic On LED lights.
4. The user speaks into the intercom. Audio is output
through the PC speakers at the help desk console.
5. The intercom user releases the button when done speaking.
6. The console operator clicks the Talk button (in the
software) or presses the PC’s space bar to respond.
Multiple PC-to-panel mode
Some facilities may require a system with two or more console
PCs. One may be staffed by a computer applications expert,
another by security personnel, and a third by resource aides or
lab stockroom staff. Each console is congured to connect with
several intercoms, and each intercom is congured to contact up
to four consoles.
1.
Connect up to a maximum of 125 intercoms
PC) to a network using straight-through cable.
IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
(per help desk
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Installation, cont’d
TCP/IP
Network
Straight-through
Network Cable
50
Intercoms
(max.)
4
Consoles
(max.)
IP 10.XX.XX.03
Audio
Card
Chem Lab
Stockroom
IP 10.XX.XX.02
Audio
Card
Campus
Police
IP 10.XX.XX.01
Audio
Card
MIS
Help Desk
Lab
IP 10.XX.XX.06
IPI 204 AAP
Office
IP 10.XX.XX.07
IPI 201 AAP
MLC 226 IP
Classroom
IP 10.XX.XX.05
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 104 AAP
PROJECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR
DVD
AUX
VIDEO
PC
Classroom
IP 10.XX.XX.04
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR
DVD
AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM
MONITOR
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSH TO
TALK
HELP
DESK
2. Connect one or more PCs to the same network and install
the IP Intercom HelpDesk Software on each PC.
Read chapter 4 for instructions on how to install and use
the software.
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IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series • Installation
3. Congure the
each console PC. Each console could be set up to monitor
a different group of intercoms, but most likely the lists will
overlap.
In this example, an installation in one building of a college
campus, each room (classroom, lab, or ofce) contains
an
intercom.
contact the computer help desk, and another button on
each intercom to contact the campus security department.
However, only the intercoms located in physical sciences
classrooms and laboratories have a third button congured
to contact the PC console in the lab stockroom. Only the
intercoms installed in ofces have a button congured to
call the registration department’s console.
4.
Once the system is congured, each intercom user presses
and holds a button to initiate talk mode. The button glows
bright amber, and the Monitor LED lights.
5. The user speaks into the intercom. Audio plays through
the speakers or headset at the console the pressed button
was congured to call.
6. The intercom user releases the button when done speaking.
7. The console operator clicks the Talk button (in the
software) or presses the PC’s space bar to reply.
Congure one button on each intercom to
Panel-to-panel mode
You do not need to include a console PC as a permanent part of
an IP Intercom System. Here is an example in which panels are
congured to “talk” to each other. The software does not need
to be running during intercom system operation.
N
1. Connect two IPI 101 AAPs and their MLC 226 IPs to a
2.
3.
4.
Panel to panel mode will only work when both panels are
in the same network subnet.
network using straight-through cable.
Using a PC connected to the same network (as shown in
the following gure), congure the two IPI systems. Read
chapter 4 for instructions on how to use the software for
conguration.
Close the conguration program. The PC can be
disconnected from the network or used for other functions.
Push the button on one IPI to contact the other IPI. On the
calling IPI, the microphone is enabled, the Mic On LED
lights, and the button’s light changes from low amber to
bright/high amber. On the IPI being called, the button’s
light changes from low amber to bright/high amber.
intercoms
and set up the intercom list for
IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series • Installation
2-11
Installation, cont’d
TCP/IP
Network
Configuration Console PC
IP 10.XX.XX.01
Classroom
IP 10.XX.XX.02
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR
DVD
AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM
MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSH TO
TALK
HELP
DESK
Lab
IP 10.XX.XX.03
Straight-through
Network Cable
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR
DVD
AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM
MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSH TO
TALK
HELP
DESK
Connect for configuration.
This connection is not
needed for later operation.
Intercom with amplifier mode
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IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
The MLC’s Audio Out 2-pole captive screw connector outputs
a -10 dBV audio signal that can be routed to an MPA 122 or any
external audio amplier, then to speakers.
1. Cable the system as shown in the following diagram.
2. Power on the equipment.
3. Make ne adjustments to output level using the Remote
Line slider in the Advanced Settings part of the HelpDesk
software. The external amplier (the MPA 122 in this
example) must be adjusted properly to avoid any audio
signal clipping or audio distortion.
4. If desired, use the software to adjust to minimum levels the
MLC’s audio output, the IPI’s speaker output, or both.
BASSLEVEL TREBLE
MINI POWER AMPLIFIER
MPA 122
ON
OFF
LIMITER
STEREO
DUAL
MONO
POWER
12V
3A MAX
OUTPUTS
4/8 Ohms
INPUTS
L
R
L
R
REMOTE
10V
VOL/MUTE
L
MPA 122
R
C US
HOST
CONTROL
R
1=DITIGAL I/O
2=Tx 3=Rx 5=GND
38400, N, 8, 1
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
INTERCOM
AUDIO
OUT
LAN
IPI 104 AAP, IPI 101 AAP
Rear Panel
MPA 122
MLC 226 IP
SI 26W
SPW 82
TWO WAY IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKER
1" TITANIUM SWIVEL TWEETER
8" WOOFER
SPW 82
TWO WAY IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKER
1" TITANIUM SWIVEL TWEETER
8" WOOFER
IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series • Installation
2-13
Installation, cont’d
2-14
IPI 100 AAP, IPI 200 AAP Series • Installation
IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series
Chapter Three
3
Operation
Front Panel Features and Operation
Button Operation
Operation
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
Front Panel Features and Operation
3-2
Speaker — This integrated speaker provides mono output at the
a
IPI panel.
Mic On LED — This LED lights under two circumstances:
b
• When a congured Push to Talk button is pressed.
• To indicate that someone at the help desk console is listening
and that the intercom is in monitoring mode. Monitoring
mode permits hands-free operation: the user does not have to
press the Push to Talk button to speak into the intercom. It
also lets help desk staff monitor what is happening to
determine whether to send security personnel to that room.
Microphone — Speak into the microphone, which is behind this
c
opening.
Level switch — This three-position switch lets
d
you change the speaker’s loudness level (IPI 100
series, only).
IPI 100 Series, IPI 200 Series • Operation
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