Extron electronic IPL T S User Manual 2

IPL T S Series

IP Link® Ethernet Control Interfaces

68-1218-01 Rev. E

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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 symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que 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 ﬁxation • 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 Symbol soll dem Benut zer in der im Liefer umfang ent haltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses 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.

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 oriﬁces • 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 qualiﬁziertem 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 empﬁndlichen 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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación 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.

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。

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.

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。

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.

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit

to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

IPL T S Series

Quick Start — IPL T S Series

Step 1

Turn power off and disconnect the device from its power source.

Step 2

Mount the IPL T S Series unit:

• on a projector

• under a desk

• or on a rack

Digital Projector

IPL T S2

COM

RTS

CTS

Projector Mounting Bracket

100 LINK

ACT

Mounting Bolt

IPL T S2

2 1

COM

RTS

CTS

ACT LINK

100

Projector Mount

Furniture Mount

Step 4

Connect RS-232 cables from the IPL T S Series unit to the audio/video (A/V) devices.

Step 5

Connect power cords and apply power in the following order:

• output devices (projectors, monitors, speakers)

• IPL T S Series device

• PC or serial controller

• input devices (DSS, cable boxes, and so on)

Step 6

Conﬁgure the IPL T S Series device. See chapter 3 for more information.

Step 7

Test the IPL T S Series device via its default Web pages. See chapter 4 for more information.

LAN

Extron IPL T S1

Ethernet Control Interface

12V .5A MAX

RS-232

COM

Rack Mount

IP L T

COM

RTS

CTS

100

LINK

L T

ACT

COM

RTS

CTS

1U Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width False Front

Use 2 mounting holes on

Face Plate

opposite corners.

100 LINK

ACT

L T

S 2

COM

RTS

CTS

100 LINK

ACT

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Step 3

Connect a local area network (LAN) cable from a PC, hub, or router to the IPL T S Series unit.

COM

00-05-A6-00-30-06

LAN

POWER

12V .5A MAX

COM3

COM4

TX RX TX RX

COM5

COM6

TX RX TX RX

IPL T S6 Ethernet Control Interface

COM2

Ethernet

Plasma Display

LAN

COM

12V

Extron IPL T S1

Ethernet Control Interface

MAX

.5A

RS-232

Plasma Display

Typical IPL T S Series conﬁguration

TCP/IP

Network

Ethernet

Remote User

Control and

Administrator

Monitoring

IPL T S Series • Quick Start

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Quick Start — IPL T S Series, cont’d

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IPL T S Series • Quick Start

Table of Contents

Chapter One • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1

About This Manual .................................................................................................................... 1-2

About the IPL T S Series Interface .................................................................................. 1-2

IPL T S1 control interface .........................................................................................................1-2

IPL T S2 control interface .........................................................................................................1-2

IPL T S4 control interface .........................................................................................................1-2

IPL T S6 control interface .........................................................................................................1-2

Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1-3

Chapter Two • Installation and Operation ................................................................... 2-1

Installation Overview ..............................................................................................................2-2

Mounting the IPL T S Interface .......................................................................................... 2-2

UL guidelines for rack mounting ............................................................................................2-2

Mounting options ..................................................................................................................... 2-3

Rack mounting an IPL T S Series interface ...........................................................................2-3

Furniture or projector mounting ............................................................................................2-4

Rear Panel Features and Cabling ...................................................................................... 2-5

Power ..........................................................................................................................................2-6

Ethernet/LAN .............................................................................................................................2-7

Serial Communication .............................................................................................................. 2-7

Identiﬁcation .............................................................................................................................2-9

Operation ........................................................................................................................................2-9

Front panel indicators .............................................................................................................. 2-9

Resetting the unit ...................................................................................................................2-10

Chapter Three • Connection and Conﬁguration .....................................................3-1

Connecting the Hardware .....................................................................................................3-2

Ethernet connection ................................................................................................................. 3-2

Serial connection .......................................................................................................................3-2

Setting the Internet Protocol (IP) Address .................................................................3-3

Setting the IP address using Global Conﬁgurator ................................................................ 3-4

Setting the IP address using embedded Web pages ............................................................ 3-5

Setting the IP address using the ARP command ................................................................... 3-7

Conﬁguration using Global Conﬁgurator ..................................................................3-8

Conﬁguration using Embedded Web Pages ..............................................................3-9

Connecting via the Web server pages .................................................................................. 3-10

System Status page ................................................................................................................. 3-11

Conﬁguration page ................................................................................................................ 3-11

System Settings ..................................................................................................................3-11

Port Settings ......................................................................................................................3-12

Passwords ..........................................................................................................................3-13

Email Alerts ........................................................................................................................3-13

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Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................3-14

File Management page ..........................................................................................................3-14

Conﬁguration using DataViewer ................................................................................... 3-15

Chapter Four • Communication and Control ............................................................... 4-1

Programmer’s Guide for Telnet and Web Browsers ..............................................4-2

Using the command/response table .......................................................................................4-2

Symbol deﬁnitions ...............................................................................................................4-3

Copyright information ........................................................................................................ 4-4

Password information ......................................................................................................... 4-4

Error responses ....................................................................................................................4-5

References to errors (at command descriptions on the following pages) ....................... 4-5

Customization ............................................................................................................................4-19

Custom Web pages ................................................................................................................. 4-19

Server Side Includes (SSI) ........................................................................................................4-19

Query string ............................................................................................................................. 4-20

Code examples .......................................................................................................................4-21

Example 1 ...........................................................................................................................4-21

Example 2 ...........................................................................................................................4-22

URL encoding ........................................................................................................................... 4-23

Reserved characters ..........................................................................................................4-23

Unsafe characters ..............................................................................................................4-24

Advanced Serial Port Control ........................................................................................... 4-24

Serial pass-through (redirect mode) .................................................................................... 4-24

Direct port access (ports 2001 through 2006) ..................................................................... 4-25

Serial Bridging ......................................................................................................................... 4-26

Hardware connection ........................................................................................................4-26

Serial bridge conﬁguration ...............................................................................................4-27

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................4-28

Power connections ............................................................................................................4-28

Data connections ...............................................................................................................4-28

Appendix A • Speciﬁcations, Part Numbers, Accessories ................................ A-1

Speciﬁcations .............................................................................................................................. A-2

Part Numbers and Accessories .......................................................................................... A-4

Included parts ........................................................................................................................... A-4

Optional accessories ................................................................................................................ A-4

Appendix B • Glossary ...................................................................................................................B-1

Glossary ............................................................................................................................................B-2

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

IPL T S Series • Table of Contents

IPL T S Series

Chapter One

Introduction

About This Manual

About the IPL T S Series Interface

Features

Introduction

About This Manual

This manual describes the function, installation, conﬁguration, and operation of the Extron IPL T S Series interface devices which are shown below.

About the IPL T S Series Interface

The Extron IPL T S Series interface devices integrate network connectivity into audio/video (A/V) systems. Installing an IPL T S Series interface into an A/V network gives users the ability to remotely monitor and control projectors, ﬂat-panel displays, switchers, and other serially-controlled devices.

IPL T S1 control interface

• PN 60-801-81

• One bidrectional RS-232 serial port

• 7.25 MB of available ﬂash memory

• Low-profile form factor

• 1.0 inch H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D (2.5 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)

IPL T S2 control interface

• PN 60-544-81

• Two bidrectional RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports

• 7.25 MB of available ﬂash memory

• 1.7 inches H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D (4.3 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)

IPL T S4 control interface

• PN 60-544-83

• Four bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports

• 7.25 MB of available ﬂash memory

• 1.7 inches H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D (4.3 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)

IPL T S6 control interface

• PN 60-544-84

• Six bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports

• 7.25 MB of available ﬂash memory

• 1.7 inches H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D (4.3 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)

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IPL T S Series • Introduction

COM

LAN

UID# 0

9301

2052

12V .5A MAX

RX TX

COM 2

TCP/IP

Network

Lighting Control

Ethernet

VCR

Remote User Control & Administrator Monitoring

Projector

Extron IPL T S6

Ethernet Control Interface with GlobalViewer

Software

Projector

RS-232

Codec

Document Camera

RS-232

DVD

Laptop

Each IPL T S Series interface comes with the Extron IP Link® technology including:

• A built-in Web server

• A set of Web pages that can be used to conﬁgure the device

• Flash memory to store the Extron GlobalViewer equipment device drivers

• Compatibility with the free GlobalViewer application which provides a graphical user interface with which to remotely monitor and control your A/V network devices

The IPL T S Series interface devices support the following network protocols:

• DHCP − Dynamic host conﬁguration protocol

• ICMP − Internet control message protocol

• SMTP − Simple mail transfer protocol

• Telnet − a computer/client communications protocol

application and A/V

Figure 1-1 — A typical IPL T S Series application

Features

IPL T S Series interface features include:

Support for bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial communication —

Allows remote and proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of serially-controlled devices.

The IPL T S1 supports RS-232 only.

Serial port pass-through — Two-, four-, and six-port models can be conﬁgured for pass-through mode, enabling each pair of ports on the interfaces to pass through commands and control a single device.

IPL T S Series • Introduction

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Introduction, cont’d

Web-based A/V asset management — When used with GlobalViewer software, the IPL T S interfaces provide a powerful, ﬂexible way to manage, monitor, and control projectors, ﬂat-panel displays, and other devices using a standard Ethernet network.

Integral, high performance Web server — Each IPL T S interface features a built-in Web server with memory available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer, and development of your own Web pages using “off-the-shelf” Web authoring software.

Industry standard Ethernet protocols — All IPL T S models support industry standard Ethernet communication protocols, including ARP, DHCP, ICMP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP, accessed through an RJ-45 auto-sense 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN connection.

Simultaneous multi-user support — Each IPL T S interface supports multiple concurrent users, improving system throughput.

E-mail capabilities to enable support — With e-mail notiﬁcation, technical support administrators can receive failure and service messages through an e-mail enabled cell phone, PDA, pager, or Internet e-mail account.

Multiple levels of access with password protection — User access level authorizes limited entry to only pre-designated functions, while administrator access level permits full access to advanced settings.

Conﬁguration utility — Global Conﬁgurator software, a free, easy-to-use Windows no programming knowledge is required.

Extensive library of device drivers — Device drivers allow Extron products to control various display and source devices, such as projectors, ﬂat-panel displays, and DVD players. Extron has produced thousands of fully tested and uniformly modeled RS-232 and IR device drivers.

Direct port access — Use existing software programs to control a device that has no Ethernet support. Any existing Extron product with a serial control port can be interfaced with a LAN.

Built-in multi-level security — A user can control access to devices attached to the interface. Two levels of password protection provide appropriate security.

Serial port connectivity — Provides serial ports on 9-pin D and/or 3.5 mm, captive screw connectors.

Easy conﬁguration and control — Easily control the interface in three ways:

• The Internet Explorer

• A Web-based interface

• DataViewer (or a standard Telnet client application)

The IPL T S series requires no centralized processor to operate within a system. Multiple mounting options — Can be mounted under a desktop or podium, on a

projector mount, or on a rack shelf.

-based conﬁguration utility, makes product setup simple and intuitive —

browser

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IPL T S Series • Introduction

IPL T S Series

Chapter Two

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Mounting the IPL T S Interface

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

Operation

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

To install and set up an IPL T S interface, follow these steps:

1. Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the video sources (DSS, cable

boxes, or other devices), the IPL T S unit, the output devices (monitors, VCRs, projectors, and so on) and the serial controller are all turned off and disconnected from the power source.

2. Mount the IPL T S interface. See “Mounting the IPL T S Interface”, below.

3. Attach the cables. See “Connecting the Hardware” in chapter 3.

4. Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the following order: output

devices (projectors, monitors, speakers), IPL T S interface, serial controller or computer (PC), then input devices (DSS, cable boxes, and so on).

5. Conﬁgure the IPL T S interface through DataViewer or Telnet, then access the

unit using an Internet browser.

Mounting the IPL T S Interface

UL guidelines for rack mounting

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of an IPL T S Series unit onto a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack

assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature speciﬁed by the manufacturer [Tma =

2. Reduced air ﬂow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such

that the amount of air ﬂow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such

that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the

equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted

equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

+32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C)].

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Mounting options

All units are easily mounted in a rack, under a desk or podium, or on a projector mount.

Mounting kits and IPL T S Series device compatibility are shown in the table below.

Mounting Type Kit PN S1 S2 S4 S6

MBU 125 Under-desk mount 70-077-01

MBU 123 Under-furniture mount 70-212-01

PMK 200 Projector mount 70-077-04

PMK 100 Projector mount 70-217-01

RSU 129 1U 9.5-inch Deep

60-190-01

universal rack shelf

RSF 123 1U 3.5-inch Deep rack shelf 60-190-20

Rack mounting an IPL T S Series interface

The following rack mount kits are available:

• PN 60-190-20 RSU 123 1U 3.5-inch Deep Rack Shelf Kit

• PN 60-190-01 RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit To rack mount an IPL T S Series unit:

•

• • •

•

• • •

• • • •

1. If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.

2. Secure the underside of the unit on the rack shelf with two 4-40 x 3/16-inch

screws in opposite (diagonal) corners.

3. Install additional unit(s) or blank panel(s) on the rack shelf as desired.

4. Insert the shelf into the rack at the desired location.

5. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied mounting screws.

IP L

T S

C O

RTS

CTS

0 0

A C

O M

RTS

CTS

1U Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width False Front

Use 2 mounting holes on

Face Plate

opposite corners.

1 0

L T

C O

RTS

CTS

1 0

0 L IN

K A C

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting the interface on the rack shelf

Only products that are 3.5 inches deep can be mounted to a 1U 3.5-inch Deep

Rack Shelf. Any 1U or 1-inch high rack-mountable Extron product can be mounted on the Universal 1U Rack Shelf (shown in the following diagram).

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IPL T

COM

RTS

CTS

100

IPL T

LINK

ACT

COM

RTS

CTS

100 LINK

ACT

Figure 2-2 — Mounting the interface on the standard shelf

Furniture or projector mounting

The following furniture and projector mount kits are available:

MDA SERIES

DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

• PN 70-077-01 Furniture mount kit (for IPL T S1)

• PN 70-077-04 Projector mount kit (for IPL T S1)

• PN 70-212-01 Furniture mount kit (for IPL T S2, S4, S6)

• PN 70-217-04 Projector mount kit (for IPL T S2, S4, S6) To mount an IPL T S Series device to furniture:

1. If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.

2. Attach the furniture mounting brackets to the unit with the supplied screws.

3. Hold the unit with the attached brackets against the underside of the

furniture. Mark the hole locations of the bracket on the mounting surface.

4. Drill 3/32-inch (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4 inches (6.3 mm) deep in the

underside of the mounting surface at the marked hole locations.

5. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw until just

less than 1/4 inches (6.3 mm) of the screw head protrudes above the surface.

6. Hang the mounting bracket over the protruding screw heads. Slide the

mounting brackets to the narrow end of the screw slots and tighten the mounting screws.

To mount an IPL T S Series device with a projector:

1. If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.

2. Attach the projector mounting bracket to the unit with the supplied screws.

3. Secure the unit to the projector post with the supplied mounting bolt.

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Furniture Mount

T S

COM

RTS

CTS

100 LINK

ACT

Digital Projector

Figure 2-3 — Mounting the interface

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

All connections, including power, control, input, and output, are on the back panel of the IPL T S interface. See ﬁgures 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7 for details on each model.

00-05-A6-00-00-01

12V

0.5 A

COM1

LAN

32 4

Projector Mounting Bracket

IPL T S2

2 1

COM

RTS

CTS

ACT LINK

100

Mounting Bolt

Projector Mount

Figure 2-4 — IPL T S1 interface back panel

10 6

00-05-A6-00-00-02

LAN

POWER

12V .5A MAX

COM1

COM2

TX RX TX RX

532 4

COM1

COM2

Figure 2-5 — IPL T S2 interface back panel

The IPL T S2 allows for use of either the 9-pin D connector or the captive screw

connector on COM1 or COM2. The 9-pin D connector COM ports and the captive screw connector COM ports should not be connected simultaneously.

00-05-A6-00-00-04

LAN

POWER

12V .5A MAX

6 8

COM1

COM2

COM3

COM4

1732 4

Figure 2-6 — IPL T S4 interface back panel

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SECTION A–A

Ridges

Smooth

Power Supply

Output Cord

A A

3/16"

(5 mm) Max.

Ground +12 VDC

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

AC Power Cord

Orange Captive Screw Connector

Power Supply

Output Cord

Power

00-05-A6-00-00-06

LAN

POWER

12V .5A MAX

1 2 4

COM3

COM4

TX RX TX RX

COM5

TX RX TX RX

COM6

COM1

COM2

Figure 2-7 — IPL T S6 interface back panel

Power connection — Plug the unit’s external 12 VDC power supply into this

a

connector. The power supply is provided with the unit.

When you are connecting the power supply, voltage polarity is extremely

important. Applying power with incorrect voltage polarity could damage the power supply and the interface. Identify the power cord negative lead by the ridges on the side of the cord.

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Figure 2-8 — Power connector wiring

Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before installing the captive screw

connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the captive screw connectors and could pull out.

The two power cord wires must be kept separate while the power supply is

plugged in. Remove power before continuing.

To verify the polarity before connection, plug in the power supply with no load and check the output with a voltmeter.

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COM1

LAN

00-05-A6-00-00-02

POWER

12V

.5A MAX

COM1

TX RX TX RX

COM2

32 4

12 34 56 7 8

RJ-45 Connector

Insert

Twisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

Side View

Straight-through Cable

(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange 2 orange 2 orange 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

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-green 2 orange 2 green 3 white-green 3 white-orange 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 orange 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown

Ethernet/LAN

LAN Activity LED — A blinking yellow LED indicates LAN activity.

LAN connector — An RJ-45 connector for a network connection. Use an

Ethernet straight-through cable to connect to a switch, hub, or router, or an Ethernet crossover cable to connect directly to a PC.

Figure 2-9 — RJ-45 connector wiring

Link LED — A lit green LED indicates a good LAN connection.

Serial Communication

Captive screw connector — Plug a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector

into this socket for serial ports 1 and 2 (IPL T S2) or serial ports 3 through 6 (IPL T S6) connections. Pacing and handshaking are not supported via the captive screw connectors.

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IPL T S Series interface devices can be used to control display devices, switchers, and other A/V equipment via an RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connection.

The two IPL T S2 captive screw connectors are in parallel with the two 9-pin D

connectors. For each serial port on the S2 use either the captive screw connector or the 9-pin D connector, but not both.

COM1 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 1

COM2 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 2

COM3 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 3 (S4 only)

COM4 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 4 (S4 only)

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Factory default protocol for the control interface is:

• RS-232

• 9600 baud

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• pacing = 0 ms

• handshaking = off Communication to an attached device can be done through the IPL T S Series

device’s default Web pages or by using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS commands.

The rear panel 9-pin D connector COM ports have the following pin assignments:

Pin Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485

2 Receive Data/Receive Data - RX RX-

3 Transmit Data/ Transmit Data - TX TX-

5 Signal Ground GND GND GND

7 Request to Sent/Transmit Data + RTS TX+

8 Clear to Send/Receive Data + CTS RX+

™

Data -

(pins 2 + 3 tied)

Data +

(pins 7 + 8 tied)

)

N 

The IPL T S1 uses RS-232 only.

When using RS-485 with the connections indicated above, Data + can connect to either pin 7 or pin 8, and Data - can connect to either pin 2 or pin 3.



For RS-232 communication, pins 7 and 8 (RTS and CTS) are optional.

5 1

9 6

9-Pin D Connector

Pin Locations, Female

IPL T S2

Connectors

COM1

COM2

TX RX TX RX

IPL T S6

Connectors

COM3

COM4

TX RX TX RX

COM5

COM6

TX RX TX RX

Heat Shrink

(22 mm)

(3 mm)

3/16”

(5 mm) Max.

7/8”

1/8”

5-pole Captive Screw

Connector

2-8

Receive

Ground

Transmit

Figure 2-10 — 5-pin captive screw assignments

IPL T S Series • Installation

Receive

Transmit

Ground

Receive

Transmit

Receive

Transmit

Ground

Receive

Transmit

COM ports 1 and 2 of the IPL T S2 can be wired in a similar way as the IPL T S6, as shown in ﬁgure 2-10. Both can be wired using a 3.5 mm, 5-pole or 3-pole captive screw connector.

The IPL T S2 allows for use of either the 9-pin D connector on COM1 or

Identiﬁcation

UID # — The unique user ID number (MAC address) of the unit (for

example, 00-05-A6-00-00-01).

Operation

Connect power cords and turn on the output display devices (projectors, monitors, VCRs), control devices (switchers, scalers, distribution ampliﬁers), interface, and input devices (PC, laptop, network equipment).

Check indicator LEDs on the PC/laptop, on the interface, on the network hub/ router, and so on, to ensure that all the devices are plugged in and communicating. The IPL T S interface is now ready to be conﬁgured (see chapter 3, “Connection and Conﬁguration”).

If connection or communication problems occur, see “Troubleshooting” in chapter 4. If the troubleshooting tips do not help, check with your local network administrator, or call the Extron S

Front panel indicators

The front panels of the IPL T S interfaces have several indicator LEDs that show the current status of communications to and from the unit. A reset button (b) is also available from the front panel, in a small recess next to the Power LED.

COM2. The 9-pin D connector COM ports and the captive screw connector COM ports cannot be connected simultaneously.

Sales & Technical Support Hotline.

COM

RTS

CTS

IPL T S1

Figure 2-11 — IPL T S1 front panel

IPL T S2

COM

4 5 6

RTS

CTS

LINK

ACT

Figure 2-12 — IPL T S2 front panel

100

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IPL T S4

TX2RX

RTS

4 5 6

COM

CTS

TX4RX

4 5 6

100

RTS

CTS

LINK

ACT

Figure 2-13 — IPL T S4 front panel

IPL T S6

TX2RX

COM

RTS

5 6

CTS

COM

100

LINK

ACT

Figure 2-14 — IPL T S6 front panel

Power LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the interface is receiving

power.

Reset button (recessed) — A multi-function reset button. See “Resetting the

unit” later in this chapter for more information.

TX LEDs — A green LED indicates data is being transmitted from the

corresponding serial port.

RX LEDs — A green LED indicates data is being received by the

corresponding serial port.

RTS LEDs — A green LED indicates that the corresponding serial port is

ready to send data.

CTS LEDs — A green LED indicates that the device controlled by the

corresponding serial port is ready to accept data.

ACT (Activity) LED — A yellow LED indicates that data is being sent/

received.

LINK LED — A green LED indicates that the unit is connected to an active

network.

100 LED — A green LED indicates that the connection speed is 100 Mbps. If

the LED is not lit, the connection speed is 10 Mbps.

Resetting the unit

There are ﬁve reset modes available by pressing the Reset button (b) on the side panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the modes.

Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result

The reset modes listed below (with the exception of Mode 2) close all open IP

in unintended loss of ﬂash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller reboot.

and Telnet connections and close all sockets.

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If the Reset button is continuosly held down, every three seconds the LED pulses

(blinks) and puts the unit in a different mode. The Mode 5 LED blinks three times, the third blink indicating that it is the last mode. The following modes are separate functions, not a continuation from Mode 1 to Mode 5.

Reset Mode Comparison/Summary

Mode

Activation Result Purpose/Notes

1 Hold down the recessed

Reset button while applying power to the IPL T S unit.

After a mode 1 reset

is performed, update the unit’s firmware to the latest version. Do not operate the unit’s firmware version that results from the mode 1 reset. If you want to use the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again.

2 Press and release the Reset

button. Within 2 seconds type +++ on the keyboard.

N If the three “+’s”

(+++) are not enetered in the 2-second time frame, the COM port becomes a control port only.

3 Hold down the Reset button

for about 3 sec. until the Reset LED blinks once, then press Reset momentarily (<1 sec.) within 1 second.

4 Hold down the Reset button

for about 6 sec. until the Reset LED has blinked twice (once at 3 sec., again at 6 sec.). Then press Reset momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.

5 Hold down the Reset button

for about 9 sec. until the Reset LED has blinked three times (once at 3 sec., again at 6 sec., again at 9 sec.). Then press Reset momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.

The unit reverts to the factory default firmware. Event scripting will not start if

the unit is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings (drivers, adjustments, IP settings, etc.) are maintained.

If you do not want to update firmware, or you performed a mode 1 reset by mistake, cycle power to the unit to return to the firmware version that was running prior to the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS command to confirm that the factory default firmware is no longer running (look for asterisks following the version number.)

The connected COM port becomes a console port to send SIS commands.

Scripting remains on.

Mode 3 turns events on or off. During resetting, the Reset LED flashes 2 times if events are starting, 3 times if events are stopping.

Mode 4

• Enables ARP capability.

• Sets the IP address back to factory default (192.168.254.254).

• Sets the subnet back to factory default.

• Sets the default gateway address back to the factory default.

• Sets port mapping back to factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turns events off.

The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick succession during the reset.

Mode 5 performs a complete reset to factory defaults (except the firmware).

• Does everything mode 4 does.

• Resets almost all the real time adjustments: all audio settings, limit initial power up volume, power up/down delay, auto power down, and misc. options. This does not affect an optional MLS switcher, however.

• Clears driver-port associations and port configurations (IR/RS-232).

• Removes button configurations.

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes scheduling settings.

• Removes/clears all files from switcher.

The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick succession during the reset.

Use mode 1 to revert to the factory default firmware version if incompatibility issues arise with user-loaded firmware.

Mode 2 enables the SIS console port.

Mode 3 is useful for troubleshooting.

Mode 4 enables you to set IP address information using ARP and the MAC address.

Mode 5 is useful if you want to start over with configuration and uploading, and also to replace events.

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Extron electronic IPL T S User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Manual

About the IPL T S Series Interface

IPL T S1 control interface

IPL T S2 control interface

IPL T S4 control interface

IPL T S6 control interface

Features

Installation Overview

Mounting the IPL T S Interface

UL guidelines for rack mounting

Mounting options

Rack mounting an IPL T S Series interface

Furniture or projector mounting

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

Power

Ethernet/LAN

Serial Communication

Operation

Front panel indicators

Resetting the unit