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Setup Guide

IPL T SF Series

IP Link® Ethernet Control Interfaces

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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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’ut ilisateu r que l a 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 an 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 xation 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 en tha lte nen D oku men tat ion besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen , daß im I nneren des Gehäuses diese s 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 operación 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 especicamente 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 qualied 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 l 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 qualié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. An 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 orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orices, 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 qualiziertem 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 empndlichen 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

calicado. 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 oricios 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.

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.

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

About this Manual ....................................................................1-2

IPL T SF Series Products............................................................1-2

IPL T SF24

IPL T SFI244 ............................................................................. 1-3

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

Global Congurator .................................................................. 1-4

System requirements ............................................................. 1-5

Installing Global Congurator .............................................. 1-5

Chapter Two • Hardware Setup............................................2-1

Front Panels .................................................................................2-2

Rear Panels................................................................................... 2-3

Power Connection ..................................................................... 2-4

Local Area Network (LAN) Connection ............................... 2-5

Serial Device Connection ........................................................2-6

9-pin D connectors ................................................................. 2-6

Captive screw connectors ...................................................... 2-7

Chapter Three • Software Setup .........................................3-1

Creating a Global Congurator Project File ...................... 3-2

Step one: download device drivers ...................................... 3-2

Step two: create a new project ............................................. 3-4

Step three: add a device ........................................................ 3-5

Step four: dene the location of the new device ...............3-7

Step ve: save the new Global Congurator le ................ 3-8

Conguring a New Device ...................................................... 3-9

Step six: congure contacts .................................................. 3-9

Step seven: congure e-mail ............................................... 3-10

Step eight: assign device drivers ........................................ 3-11

Step nine: set the input/output conguration .................. 3-12

Step ten: set the IR conguration ....................................... 3-17

Step eleven: set scheduled actions and e-mail deliveries . 3-18

Step twelve: set monitored conditions .............................. 3-21

Building and Uploading a GC File ......................................3-25

Step thirteen: build the Global Congurator le .............. 3-25

Step

fourteen: Upload the Global Congurator le ......... 3-26

Step fteen: change device settings (if desired) ............... 3-27

Launching the GlobalViewer Interface ............................ 3-28

Step sixteen: launch GlobalViewer..................................... 3-29

IPL T SF Series Interface • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont’d

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IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Table of Contents

IPL T SF Series Interfaces

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

IPL T SF Series Products

Global Conﬁgurator

Introduction

# 093012052

POWER

I/O

Lighting Control

Screen Control

Ethernet

RS-232

Remote User Control & Administrator Monitoring

Projector

TCP/IP

Network

Extron IPL T SF24

Ethernet Control Interface with GlobalViewer

software

Motion Detector

Extron MLC 206

MediaLink™ Controller

About this Manual

This setup guide describes the

• IPL T SF Series products

• Global Congurator application

• IPL T SF Series hardware installation

• IPL T SF Series software conguration

IPL T SF Series Products

The Extron IPL T SF Series interface boxes can be installed as nodes on an Ethernet-based audio/video (A/V) network.

They can be used to remotely monitor and control connected A/V devices such as projectors, displays, VCRs, DVD players, and lighting systems, etc.

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A typical IPL T SF Series Interface application

The IPL T SF Series products are shown on the following page.

IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Introduction

IPL T SF24

IPL T SFI244

The IPL T SF24 is a compact Ethernet control interface with

• a 12 VDC power supply

• an RJ-45 Ethernet receptacle

• two serial ports

• four ex I/O ports

• a high performance Web server

• IP Link® technology

The IPL T SFI244 is a compact Ethernet control interface with

• a 12 VDC power supply

• an RJ-45 Ethernet receptacle

• two serial ports

• four ex I/O ports

• four IR ports

• a high performance Web server

• IP Link technology

IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Introduction

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Introduction, cont’d

Global Conﬁgurator

Global Congurator (GC) is a software application that gives users the ability to create a single conguration le of all of the devices on their audio/video (A/V) network.

There are two types of devices in an A/V system: Controllers — Control devices that have an IP Link enabled

Ethernet port for network connectivity, and serial, relay, I/O, and infrared (IR) ports for A/V device connectivity.

Controlled devices — A/V products, such as video projectors,

displays, VCRs, DVD players, document cameras, projector screens, room lighting systems, etc; all of the equipment that is used to generate an audio/video presentation.

Once a "global" conguration le is built, GC then generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer® that allows users to monitor and control all of the A/V devices contained within the GC conguration le.

When the conguration le is created, one or more of the IP Link controllers on the network can be designated as a GlobalViewer host device.

The completed conguration le is uploaded to the host device(s). The GlobalViewer interface can then be launched by opening an Internet browser on a local PC and entering the host device’s IP address in the browser's Address eld.

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Global Conﬁgurator application screen

Using GC you can congure a single room controller or create a web-based remote monitoring system for hundreds of A/V devices in multiple locations.

IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Introduction

You may congure an IPL T SF Series interface using GC without having the device physically connected to the A/V network.

System requirements

The minimum system requirements for the PC on which you install Global Congurator include

• Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz processor

• Microsoft® Windows® NT SP4, Windows 2000 SP2, or Windows XP SP2

• Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 with ActiveX® enabled

• Microsoft Windows Script 5.6

• 512 MB of RAM

• 50 MB of available hard disk space

• A network connection with a minimum data transfer rate of 10 Mbps; however, 100 Mbps is recommended.

Use Global Conﬁgurator version 2.3 or later. Update

all PCs and devices running earlier versions of GC.

If ActiveX is not enabled, you may get a prompt from the

browser, or you will see the "Please wait while the ﬁles are loading..." message in the GlobalViewer control page.

Installing Global Conﬁgurator

Global Congurator software is available free from Extron. To download and install Global Congurator on your PC

1. Go to www.extron.com.

2. Click the Download tab.

3. Click the IP Link® Software icon.

4. Click the Global Configurator icon.

5. Click the Download Now button.

6. Complete the personal information form.

7. Click the Download GCSWxxxxx.exe button.

8. Follow the remaining system prompts.

To install Global Congurator from an Extron Software Products CD if Autorun is enabled on your PC:

1. Insert the Extron Software Products CD into your drive.

2. Wait for the Extron Software Products page to load.

3. Click on the Software icon.

IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Introduction

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Introduction, cont’d

4. Scroll down to the Global Congurator description and

click the Install link in the far right column.

. Follow the remaining system prompts.

To install Global Congurator from an Extron Software Products CD if Autorun is

1. Insert the Extron Software Products CD into your drive.

2. From the Windows desktop, open My Computer and select

the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double click launch.exe.

4. Wait for the Extron Software Products page to load.

5. Click on the Software icon.

6. Scroll down to the Global Congurator description and

click the Install link in the far right column.

7. Follow the remaining system prompts.

not

enabled on your PC

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IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Introduction

IPL T SF Series Interfaces

Chapter Two

Hardware Setup

Front Panels

Rear Panels

Power Connection

Local Area Network (LAN) Connection

Serial Device Connection

Hardware Setup

IPL T SF24

100

LINK

ACT

COM I/O

TX2RX

RTS

CTS

1 234

IPL T SF24 Front Panel

1 2

4 5

8 9

IPL T SFI244

100

COM

LINK

ACT

RX 13

I/O IR

IPL T SFI244 Front Panel

1 2 4 5

8 9

Front Panels

The front panels each have a recessed Reset button and the LED indicators described below.

Power LED — green when

power is on

I/O ports — green when an

I/O port (1-4) is active

Reset button — a recessed

multiple function reset button

IR learning receiver — This

smaller infrared receiver "learns" commands from other devices' IR remote controls. See the IR Learner Software's help le for IR learning procedures.

COM ports — green

LED indicates that data is being transmitted (TX), or received (RX), ready to send (RTS), or clear to send (CTS) on serial port 1 or 2.

IR ports — green

when an IR port (1-4) is transmitting data

100 LED — green when

connection speed is 100 Mbps. Not lit when connection speed is 10 Mbps.

Link LED — green when

connected to a network

ACT LED — yellow when

LAN port is sending and receiving data

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IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Hardware Setup

COM 1

LAN

POWER

12V

.5A MAX

COM1

TX RX TX RX

I/O

234

COM2

COM 2

1 2

2a 2b

3 154

IPL T SF24 Rear Panel

COM1 COM2

LAN

POWER

12V .5A MAX

FLEX I/O

21341IR234

TX RX

GSGSGSGS

1 2

2a 2b

3 164

IPL T SFI244 Rear Panel

Rear Panels

The rear panels have connectors for power, control, signal input, signal output, and indicators as described below.

Power receptacle —

connects the supplied 12 VDC power supply

LAN receptacle — RJ-45

receptacle for network connection

LAN activity LED — blinks

yellow with LAN activity

LINK LED — green with a

network connection

Flex I/O ports — four serial

input (for switches or sensors) or output ports (contact closure or relay outputs for power, screen, or projector lift control)

COM ports — 3.5 mm

captive screw receptacles for serial ports COM1 and COM2

COM ports — 9-pin D

connectors for serial ports COM1 and COM2

IR ports — 3.5 mm

captive screw receptacles for infrared device connection

IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup, cont’d

COM 1

LAN

POWER

12V

.5A MAX

COM1

TX RX TX RX

I/O

234

COM2

COM 2

Power Supply Receptacle

DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector

AC Power Cord

Ground +12 VDC

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

Power Connection

To connect the power supply:

1. Insert the DC power cord captive screw connector into the

power supply receptacle on the rear panel of the interface box.

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2. Connect the female end of the AC power cord into the

power supply and the male end into a 110-220 VAC outlet.

IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Hardware Setup

COM 1

LAN

POWER

12V

.5A MAX

COM1

TX RX TX RX

I/O

234

COM2

COM 2

Local Area Network (LAN) Receptacle

12345678

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

Local Area Network (LAN) Connection

Connect a patch (straight-through) Ethernet cable to the LAN receptacle on the rear panel if you are connecting the interface to a switch, hub, or router on your A/V network.

Connect a crossover Ethernet cable to the LAN receptacle on the rear panel if you are connecting the interface directly to a PC.

IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup, cont’d

COM 1

LAN

POWER

12V

.5A MAX

COM1

TX RX TX RX

I/O

234

COM2

COM 2

IPL T SF24

COM Ports w/9-pin D Connectors

Pin Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485

Transmit Data/Transmit Data -TX TX-

Receive Data/Receive Data -RX RX-

Request to Send/Transmit Data +RTS TX+

Clear to Send/Receive Data + CTS RX+

Data Tie 2 & 3

Signal Ground GND GND GND

Data + Tie 7 & 8

9-Pin D Connector Pinouts

Serial Device Connection

There are two types of serial connections:

• 9-pin D connectors

• Captive screw connectors

9-pin D connectors

Connect any A/V device using a serial cable with a 9-pin D connector to either of the COM ports on the rear panel of an IPL T SF24 interface.

Pinouts for the 9-pin D connectors are shown in the illustration and table below.

With RS-485 Data + can connect to pin 7 or 8. Data - can

connect to pin 2 or 3.

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IPL T SF Series Interfaces • Hardware Setup

COM 1

LAN

POWER

12V

.5A MAX

COM1

TX RX TX RX

I/O

234

COM2

COM 2

IPL T SF24

COM Ports w/Captive Screw Connectors

IPL T SFI244

COM1 COM2

LAN

POWER

12V .5A MAX

FLEX I/O

21341IR234

TX RX

GSGSGSGS

COM, Flex, and IR Ports w/Captive Screw Connectors

5-pole Captive Screw

Connector

3-pole Captive Screw

Connector

Tx Rx

Gnd

Tx Rx

Gnd

Captive screw connectors

The IPL T SF24 has two COM ports with captive screw connectors that are common to the two 9-pin D connectors. Only one connector can be used for each COM port. If you use a COM port captive screw connector, its 9-pin D port is not accessible.

The IPL T SFI244 has two COM ports, four ex I/O ports, and four IR ports with captive screw connectors.

The captive screw connectors accept 2-pole, 3-pole, or 5-pole male captive screw connectors that are wired as shown in the illustrations below.

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IPL T SF Series Interfaces

Chapter Three

Software Setup

Creating a Global Conﬁgurator Project File

Conﬁguring a New Device

Building and Uploading a GC File

Launching the GlobalViewer® Interface

Software Setup

Creating a Global Conﬁgurator Project File

After you have installed the Global Congurator (GC) application on your PC, follow the steps in this chapter to download device drivers, create a GC project le, congure your IPL T SF Series devices, and launch the GlobalViewer® interface.

Step one: download device drivers

Software drivers for your audio/video devices are available free from the Extron Web site at www.extron.com.

To download device drivers:

1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > GC2.3.X

or double-click the GC 2 icon on your desktop to launch the Global Congurator application.

2. Click the Add Driver Subscriptions button.

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3. Select a manufacturer.

4. Select a device type.

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5. Click the Right Arrow (Subscribe) button.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each type of device you plan

to add to your audio/video network.

7. Click the Download button.

The Download Complete dialog box opens.

8. Click the Close button.

9. Click OK.

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Step two: create a new project

To create a new Global Congurator project le

1. Click File > New.

The Start Options dialog box opens.

2. Select Create a New Project.

3. Click OK.

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The Project Settings dialog box opens (see next page).

4. Enter the IP address of the rst device you will add to your

GC project le in the Next Assigned IP Address eld.

5. Make the desired date/time selections.

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6. Click OK. The Add Device dialog box opens.

Step three: add a device

There are four ways to launch the Add Device dialog box

• Click Ctrl+A.

• Click Edit > Add Device...

• Click the Add Device icon.

When you select Create a Project in the Start Options dialog box and follow the prompts, the Add Device dialog is the second dialog box to open.

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With the Add Device dialog box open:

. Select an IPL T SF24 or IPL T SFI244 from the drop-down

list.

. Enter an IP address in the Name/IP Address eld (or leave

the default address).

3. Enter a unique display name.

4. Click Make this device a GlobalViewer Host (if desired).

5. Click the Advanced button. This opens additional Add

Device screen options and changes the Advanced button to read Basic. (If you wish to return to the basic screen options, simply click the Basic button.)

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6. If the device you are adding is password protected, enter

the appropriate Admin and User passwords. (The default condition is no Admin or User password).

7. Check Auto Configure IP Address.

8. Enter the device’s MAC address (found on a label on the

rear of the device).

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9. Click Set. The Auto Congure Successful dialog box is

displayed.

10. Click OK.

Step four: deﬁne the location of the new device

Global Congurator allows you to keep track of the devices on your A/V network by creating a custom tree of folders in which you can place and organize your A/V devices.

This GlobalViewer Tree can be up to eight levels deep and have multiple folders in each level.

To move your newly added device to a Location folder, with the Add Device dialog box still open

1. Click the New Location folder icon in the GlobalViewer

Tree window.

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2. Enter a unique location name for the new folder and keep

the new Location folder selected.

. Click OK. The new device is added to the selected

Location folder and the Add Device dialog box closes.

Step ﬁve: save the new Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle

To save the new GC project le

1. Click File > Save or click the Save icon.

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If the le has not previously been saved, the Save As dialog box opens.

2. Enter a unique name in the Project Name eld.

3. Click the browse button to browse to the desired le

location.

4. Click OK.

Conﬁguring a New Device

Step six: conﬁgure contacts

The Contact Manager dialog box is used to enter the name, e-mail address, and company name of the network’s contacts.

To congure contacts:

1. Click Edit > Contact Manager...

2. Complete the Name, Email, and Company elds.

3. Click Add. The contact information is added.

4. Click OK.

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Step seven: conﬁgure e-mail

The Email Manager dialog box is used to create custom e-mails that are delivered as directed by the settings in the GC Schedule and Monitor dialog boxes.

To create custom e-mails

1. Click Edit > Email Manager...

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2. Complete the Name, Subject, and Body elds.

3. Click Add.

Step eight: assign device drivers

The Serial Conguration tab of Global Congurator allows you to assign a device driver to each serial port of the device.

To assign a device driver

1. Select a serial port in the IP Link® Tree window.

The Serial Conﬁguration tab opens.

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2. Select a Device Type, Manufacturer, and Version lter.

3. Select an available driver.

4. Click Add Driver.

Step nine: set the input/output conﬁguration

The Input/Output Conﬁguration tab is used for the Flex I/O ports which can be congured for

• Digital In

• Digital Out

• Analog In To congure a Flex I/O port

1. Select a Flex I/O folder

in the IP Link Tree window.

2. Select a Flex I/O Port in

the Input/Output Conguration window.

3. Select the desired Flex I/O mode. The Flex I/O port

conguration options vary depending on which Flex I/O mode is chosen.

If the Flex I/O mode is Digital Input: 4 Enter a unique description.

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5. Enter a unique open label.

6. Enter a unique close label.

7. Click the Pullup checkbox if desired.

8. Click the Threshold checkbox if desired and set the

desired threshold limits.

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If the Flex I/O mode is Digital Output and the mode is Open/Close - 2 Push Button

4. Enter a unique description.

5. Select Open/Close - 2 Push Button.

6. Enter a unique open label.

7. Enter a unique close label.

8. Click the Pullup checkbox if desired.

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If the Flex I/O mode is Digital Output and the mode is Toggle - 1 Push Button

4. Enter a unique description.

5. Select Toggle - 1 Push Button.

6. Enter a unique toggle label.

7. Click the Pullup checkbox if desired.

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If the Flex I/O mode is Digital Output and the mode is Pulse - 1 Push Button

4. Enter a unique description.

5. Select Pulse - 1 Push Button.

6. Enter a unique pulse label.

7. Enter the desired pulse time.

8. Click the Pullup checkbox if desired.

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If the Flex I/O mode is Analog Input

4. Enter a unique description.

5. Select the analog input options.

• Unit Label — Identify the units (ex: "C" for degrees centigrade) that the following values will represent when displayed in the GlobalViewer interface.

• Show Values as Voltage — If this radio button is selected, the analog voltage input value to the Flex I/O port is displayed in GlobalViewer and the Custom Value options (below it) will not be active.

• Show Custom Values — If this radio button is selected, you can set a scale of relative values that will display the desired numeric values in the GlobalViewer interface.

• Example: If you want an input of 4 volts to represent a temperature of 0˚ C, and an input of 24 volts to represent a temperature of 100˚C

• Enter "C" (for Centigrade) in the Unit Label eld.

• Set the Lower voltage slider at 4.0, and enter 0 in it's

Value eld.

• Set the Upper voltage slider at 24.0, and enter 100 in

it's Value eld.

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Step ten: set the IR conﬁguration

The IR Conﬁguration tab is used to congure the IR ports that are present on an IPL T SFI244 device only.

To congure an IPL T SFI244 IR port

1. Select an IR port in the IP Link Tree window.

2. Select a device type, manufacturer, and version in the IR

Driver Selection area.

3. Select a device driver.

4. Click the Add Driver button.

5. Select the desired driver in Added Driver(s) eld.

6. Select the desired functions in the IR Port X Group/IR

Driver Function(s) eld.

7. Click the green right arrow button to move the selected

functions to the GlobalViewer Web Group(s) window (8). These are the functions that will be displayed and usable in the GlobalViewer interface.

8. If desired, rename the Group Folder with a unique name.

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Step eleven: set scheduled actions and e-mail deliveries

The Schedule tab is used to set scheduled actions and e-mail deliveries. A single schedule can include both actions and e-mail assignments.

To schedule an action

1. Click the Schedule tab.

2. Click the Add Schedule button.

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The Scheduled Actions Wizard dialog box opens.

3. Enter a unique schedule name.

4. Select the schedule times.

5. Click Next.

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6. Click Actions.

7. Select a subject port (device).

8. Select an available option (action).

9. Click Apply Action.

To schedule an e-mail delivery

1. Click the Schedule tab.

2. Click the Add Schedule button.

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The Scheduled Actions Wizard dialog box opens.

3. Enter a unique scheduled action name.

4. Select the schedule times.

5. Click Emails.

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The Add an Email window opens in the right pane.

6. Select an e-mail message.

7. Select a recipient (contact).

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8. Click Apply Email/Contacts. The new e-mail and recipient are now displayed in the left pane.

9. Use the Contact Manager button to create new contacts (if

desired).

10. Use the Email Manager button to create new custom

e-mails (if desired).

11. Click Done.

Step twelve: set monitored conditions

The Monitor tab is used to respond with an action or e-mail to a specied condition or event.

Actions vary by selected device, and include options such as Enable/Disable PINs, Lockout Front Panel, and Time Delay.

Custom e-mails can be created and sent to specied e-mail addresses following specied conditions or events.

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To add a monitored condition:

1. Click the Monitor tab.

2. Click the Add Monitor button.

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The Monitored Condition Wizard opens.

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3. Enter a unique monitored condition name.

4. Click Next.

5. Select Conditions.

6. Select a Subject Port (device).

7. Select an available option.

8. Edit the Name eld (if desired).

9. Set the desired condition test parameters (if available).

10. Click Apply Condition. A checkmark appears in the Conditions checkbox.

11. Click Next.

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To add an action

. Select Actions.

1 2

. Select a subject port (device).

3. Select an available option.

4. Edit the Name eld if desired.

5. Select an available command.

6. Click Apply Action. A checkmark appears in the Actions

checkbox.

7. Click Next.

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To add an e-mail notication

1. Select Emails.

. Select an e-mail message.

3. Select a contact.

4. Click Apply Email/Contacts. A checkmark appears in the Emails checkbox.

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5. Click Done. The dialog box closes.

Building and Uploading a GC File

Before a Global Conguration (GC) le is active in the GlobalViewer interface, the GC le must be “built” and “uploaded” to a GlobalViewer host device.

The “build” process compiles all of the conguration data you have entered into the GC le for each A/V network device.

The “upload” process delivers the built (compiled) le to the GlobalViewer host device.

After the GC le has been uploaded to a host device, you can launch the GlobalViewer interface by entering the host device’s IP address in the Address eld of an Internet browser.

Step thirteen: build the Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle

There are two Build commands: Build All Configurations — compiles conguration data for all

devices in the GC le, including data for devices previously uploaded to a GlobalViewer host device.

Build Changed Configurations — compiles conguration data

only for devices that have been added or changed since the previous build cycle.

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To initiate a "Build (all)" process

1. Click Build > Build All Configurations... or click the Build All Configurations icon.

A Please Wait. Building Conguration(s)... dialog box opens and displays a progress bar while the GC le is being built.

Step fourteen: Upload the Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle

When the build process completes, the Upload dialog box opens.

. Click the Begin button.

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When the upload process completes, the Progress and Status elds are updated to indicate completion.

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C2. lick the Test GV System button to view the GlobalViewer host interface.

Step ﬁfteen: change device settings (if desired)

If for any reason you need to change any of the previously congured settings:

1. Click Tools > Change Device Settings.

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2. Select a device.

3. Click Settings to open the Settings drop-down listing.

3. Select and change the desired setting(s), for example:

Set Mail Server..., Set Gateway..., Set Subnet Mask..., etc.

Use Set Mail Server... in the drop-down listing to

identify the local mail server's IP address, domain, and passwords.

Launching the GlobalViewer Interface

GlobalViewer is a graphical user interface that is generated by Global Congurator (GC). When a GC le is built and uploaded to a GlobalViewer host device, you can launch the GlobalViewer interface by opening an Internet browser and entering the host device’s IP address in the browser's Address eld.

Once the GlobalViewer interface is launched, you can monitor and control all of the devices on your A/V network from the GlobalViewer host device.

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Step sixteen: launch GlobalViewer

To launch GlobalViewer:

1. Open an Internet browser.

2. Enter the IP address of a GlobalViewer host device in the Address eld, and press the keyboard's Enter key.

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Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:

Extron USA 1001 East Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands

Asia: Extron Asia

135 Joo Seng Road #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg. Singapore 368363 Singapore

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or nonExtron authorized modication to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or tness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Japan:

Extron Japan Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan

China: Extron China

686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611

China Middle East:

Extron Middle East

Dubai Airport Free Zone F12, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Extron USA - West

Headquarters

+800.633.9876

Inside USA / Canada Only

+1.714.491.1500 +1.714.491.1517 FAX

Extron USA - East

+800.633.9876

Inside USA / Canada Only

+1.919.863.1794 +1.919.863.1797 FAX

Extron Europe

+800.3987.6673

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+31.33.453.4040 +31.33.453.4 050 FAX

Extron Asia

+800.7339.8766

Inside Asia Only

+65.6383.4400 +65.6383.4664 FAX

Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX

Extron China

+400.883.1568

Inside China Only

+86.21.3760.1568 +86.21.3760.1566 FAX

Extron Middle East

+971.4.2991800 +971.4.2991880 FAX

Setup Guide Checklist

c Chapter 1: Install Global Conﬁgurator

 • Download from www.extron.com, or

• Install from Extron Software Products CD

c Chapter 2: Make the IPL T SF cable connections.

1. cPower

2. cLocal Area Network (LAN)

3. cSerial devices

c Chapter 3: Create a Global Congurator (GC) project le.

Add and congure a device. Build and upload the GC project le. Launch the GlobalViewer® interface.

1. cDownload device drivers.

2. cCreate a new Global Congurator project le.

3. cAdd a device. 4 cDene the location of the new device.

5. cSave the new Global Congurator le.

6. cConﬁgure Contacts.

7. cCongure E-mail.

8. cAssign Device Drivers.

9. cSet the Input/Output Conguration.

10. cSet the IR Conguration.

11. cSet Scheduled Actions and E-mail Deliveries.

12. cSet Monitored Conditions.

13. cBuild the Global Conﬁgurator ﬁle.

14. cUpload the Global Congurator le.

15. cChange device settings such as the e-mail server (if desired).

16. cLaunch GlobalViewer.

Extron electronic IPL T SF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Precautions

FCC Class A Notice

Table of Contents

About this Manual

IPL T SF Series Products

IPL T SF24

IPL T SFI244

System requirements

Front Panels

Rear Panels

Power Connection

Local Area Network (LAN) Connection

Serial Device Connection

9-pin D connectors

Captive screw connectors

Step one: download device drivers

Step two: create a new project

Step three: add a device

Step eight: assign device drivers

Step eleven: set scheduled actions and e-mail deliveries

Step twelve: set monitored conditions

Building and Uploading a GC File

Launching the GlobalViewer Interface

Step sixteen: launch GlobalViewer