Extron electronic IPL T SF24 User Manual

User’s Manual

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Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
USA

714.491.1500
Fax [phone]

© 2003 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C
3821 AH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
+31.33.453.4040
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
+65.6383.4400
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Japan

Daisan DMJ Building 6F
3-9-1 Kudan Minami
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
Fax [phone]

IPL T SF24 and SFI244 Series

IP Link Tools

68-738-06 Rev. A

Printed in the USA

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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

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im
Lieferumfang enthaltenen 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.

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.

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.

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.

FCC Class A Notice

Note: 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. These 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.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

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, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America:

Extron Electronics, Europe
Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1230 South Lewis Street 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan
Extron Electronics, Asia Daisan DMJ Bldg. 6F,
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 3-9-1 Kudan Minami
PM Industrial Bldg. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
Singapore 368363 Japan

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 non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for
an Applications Engineer at [phone] (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 fitness 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.

Quick Start Guide — IPL T SF24 and SFI244

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

Use 2 mounting holes on
opposite corners.

1U Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width False Front
Face Plate

IPL T SFI244

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Projector Mount

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Digital Projector

Mounting
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Projector
Mounting
Bracket

To install and set up an IPL T SF24 or SFI244 interface, follow
these steps:

Step 1

Turn all of the equipment off and disconnect it from the power
source.

Step 2

Mount the IPL T interface, on a device, under a desktop, or on a
rack shelf, as illustrated below.

Step 3

Attach the network (LAN) cable to the IPL T unit and to a host PC,
switch, hub, or router. See Ethernet connection in chapter 3 for more
information on this connection.

00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx

POWER

LAN

12V
.5A MAX

COM1

TX RX TX RX

Extron IPL T SFI244 Ethernet Control Interface

IPL T SF24 and IPL T SFI244 • Quick Start Guide

FLEX I/O

2134 1IR2 3 4

COM2

GSGSGSGS

QS-1

Quick Start Guide — IPL T SF24, IPL T SFI244,

cont’d

Step 4

Attach the serial communication cables from the IPL T unit to the
devices being controlled.

Step 5

Connect power cords and turn on the equipment in the following
order: output devices (projectors, monitors, speakers), the IPL T
interface, the serial controller or computer (PC), then all input
devices (DSS, cable boxes, etc.).

Step 6

Configure the IPL T interface using the ARP command. Refer to

IPL T interface configuration in chapter 3 for more information.

Step 7

Communicate with the IPL T interface via the default Web pages.
Refer to Communication with the interface in chapter 4 for more
information.

Motion Detector

RS-232

Projector

Screen

RELAY 4

RELAY 3

NO C NC

Control

RELAY 2

NO C NC

RELAY 1

Extron

IR Emitters

NO C NC

NO C NC

Lighting System

DSS Receiver

VCR/
DVD 2

DVD 1

Extron
IPL T SFI244

Ethernet Control
Interface

TCP/IP

Network

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Extron
IPL T RLY4

Relay Box

Ethernet

AUX/MIX
LEVEL

4

3

INPUT SELECT

2

MLS 100 Series

MediaLink Switcher

Remote User
Control &
Administrator
Monitoring

1

Extron
MLS 103 SV

S-video & Audio
Switcher

Typical connection setup (IPL T SFI244 shown)

Table of Contents

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

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

About the IPL T SF24 and SFI244 Interfaces ............. 1-2

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

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

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

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

Rack mounting ....................................................................... 2-2

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

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

Power ..................................................................................... 2-5

Ethernet/LAN ......................................................................... 2-6

Serial communication ............................................................ 2-7

Identification ......................................................................... 2-8

Operation ................................................................................... 2-8

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

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

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

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

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

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

IR connection (SFI244 only) ................................................... 3-3

Flex I/O connection ................................................................ 3-4

Configuring the Hardware ................................................ 3-5

PC configuration .................................................................... 3-5

Initial start up ........................................................................ 3-5

IPL T interface configuration ................................................ 3-5

Configuring the IPL T interface using the ARP command . 3-5
Configuring the IPL T interface using direct PC connection3-7

Firmware upgrades ................................................................ 3-8

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

Ports Overview........................................................................ 4-2

Flex I/O ports .......................................................................... 4-2

Digital input .......................................................................... 4-3

Digital output ........................................................................ 4-4

Analog input ......................................................................... 4-5

Bidirectional serial control interface ports .......................... 4-5

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Table of Contents, cont’d

Communication with the Interface .............................. 4-6

Web server ............................................................................. 4-6

Accessing and using the Web server ................................... 4-6

Establishing or changing system or port settings ............... 4-7

Controlling IR devices or sending IR commands (SFI244 only)

...............................................................................................

Setting and changing your passwords .............................. 4-10

Editing and adding e-mail alerts ....................................... 4-11

Upgrading the firmware .................................................... 4-12

Managing files .................................................................... 4-13

IR Learning (SFI244 only) ..................................................... 4-14

Creating a driver with the IR Learner software ................ 4-15

4-9

Programmer’s Guide for the Telnet and Web
Browser

..................................................................................... 4-16

Using the command/response table .................................. 4-16

Symbol definitions .............................................................. 4-18

Copyright information ....................................................... 4-21

Password information ........................................................ 4-21

Error responses .................................................................... 4-22

References to errors ............................................................ 4-22

Command/response table ................................................... 4-23

Customization ....................................................................... 4-29

Server side includes ............................................................. 4-29

Query string ......................................................................... 4-30

Code examples ..................................................................... 4-31

URL encoding ....................................................................... 4-38

Reserved characters ............................................................ 4-39

Unsafe characters ................................................................ 4-39

A/V Device Control .............................................................. 4-40

Custom Web pages .............................................................. 4-40

Telnet (port 23) .................................................................... 4-40

Accessing and using Telnet ................................................ 4-40

Direct port access (ports 2001 through 2002) ....................4-41

Using direct access .............................................................. 4-41

Port redirect ........................................................................ 4-42

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 4-43

Power connections .............................................................. 4-43

Data connections .................................................................4-43

Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers,
and Accessories

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

Parts ............................................................................................. A-4

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

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

............................................................................. A-1

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

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

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IPL T SF24 and SFI244

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About this Manual

About the IPL T SF24 and SFI244 Interfaces

Features

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains information about the Extron IPL T SF24
(Extron part #60-544-02) and the IPL T SFI244 (Extron part
#60-544-06) Ethernet control interfaces. It includes information
on how to install, configure, and operate each system. When
information in this manual applies to both models, they may be
referred to generally as an IPL T unit or interface.

About the IPL T SF24 and SFI244 Interfaces

The Extron IPL T interfaces (SF24 and SFI244) are Ethernet­based control interfaces designed to be used as one of many
nodes in a distributed control system environment, or as stand­alone control interfaces allowing legacy products to link to
today’s IP Tools

The IPL T SF24 has two serial ports and four Flex I/O ports.
Each serial port is available on both 9-pin D and captive screw
connectors. The 9-pin D connectors support RS-232, RS-422,
and RS-485. The captive screw connectors support RS-232 only.
The four Flex I/O ports are on a 5-pole captive screw connector
which provides one pole for each port, as well as a fifth for
ground. All serial ports are fully software configurable through
the network using either the Web-based interface or a Telnet
connection.

The IPL T SFI244 has one 10-pole, 3.5 captive-screw connector
for the two bidirectional COM ports and the four digital I/O
ports. It also has one 8-pole, 3.5 captive-screw connector for the
four IR output ports. The ports are fully software configurable
via the 10/100 Ethernet port using a Web-based interface. The
IPL T SFI244 will support the RS-232 protocol only (RS-422 and
RS-485 protocols are not supported). The IR ports are capable of
transmitting both carrier and non-carrier (wired or IR) control
data.

The IPL T interfaces can host their own Web pages, stored in
flash memory within the devices, and can accept power over a
LAN (local area network). They will support Telnet, SMTP
(simple mail transfer protocol), ICMP (Internet control message
protocol) or ping, and DHCP (dynamic host configuration
protocol).

The IPL T interfaces are 1U high and one quarter rack wide.
They are rack-mountable, using either a VersaTools
Kit (Extron part #60-190-20) or a Universal 1U Rack Shelf

TM

based networks.

The 5-pole captive screw serial ports support only RS-232.

™

Rack Shelf

(Extron part #60-190-01). They can also be mounted under a
desk or podium top, or on a projector mount.

The IPL T interfaces ship with an external, desktop, 12VDC, 1A
power supply (Extron part #28-071-01), that accepts 100-240VAC
input.

Features

Distributed system architecture — A decentralized architecture

insures fault-tolerance throughout the system and stand­alone reliability.

IR remote control — Infrared remote control allows “learning”

of commands to control A/V devices.

Easy component configuration — Using the Global Viewer

software allows point-and-click component configuration
and control.

Power over LAN — Accepts power over the LAN (802.3af

compliant) and provides s a 12VDC power supply, if
required.

High speed — Provides constant high speed data throughput,

with a 6 Mbit/second transfer rate.

User customizable — Tailor the on-board Web pages with

advanced programmability, e-mail alerts, and storage to
suit your needs and requirements. Or develop your own
Web pages using the Global Viewer application software.

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 multilevel security — User controls access to the

devices attached to the interface. Two levels of password
protection provide appropriate security.

Easily connected — Serial ports on 3.5 mm, captive screw

connectors, and RJ-45 male auto-sense 10/100 Mbs
Ethernet LAN connection.

I/O ports — Can be used to sense when a switch or relay has

been activated (input). Can also be used to activate
external relays for power, screens, or projector lift controls
(output).

IR ports (SFI244 only) — Allow control of up to 16 devices,

with four IR emitters per port.

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Introduction, cont’d

Easily configured and controlled —

• Using a standard Web browser (Internet Explorer V5.5,
Netscape V6.0 or higher) and Web-based interface.

• Using a standard Telnet client application.

• Requires no centralized processor to operate within a

system.

Choice of mounting options — Can be mounted under a

desktop or podium, on a projector mount, or on a rack
shelf.

Remote management — Allows you to remotely manage

projectors, cameras, video conferencing equipment,
switchers, and other A/V equipment.

Multiple protocols supported — Allows use of Telnet, SMTP,

ICMP, ARP, and DHCP protocols.

IPL T SF24 and SFI244

Chapter Two

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Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Mounting the IPL T Interface

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

Operation

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Installation Overview

To install and set up the IPL T SF24 and SFI244 interfaces, follow
these steps:

Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the video

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sources (DSS, cable boxes, or other devices), the IPL
interface, the output devices (monitors, VCRs, projectors,
etc.) and the serial controller are all turned off and
disconnected from the power source.

Mount the IPL T unit. See Mounting the IPL T interface

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below.

Attach the cables. See Connecting the Hardware in

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chapter 3.

Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the

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following order: output devices (projectors, monitors,
speakers), the IPL T unit, a serial controller or computer
(PC), then all input devices (DSS, cable boxes, etc.).

Configure the IPL T interface through Telnet, then access

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the IPL T interface using an Internet browser.

Mounting the IPL T Interface

Rack mounting

For optional rack mounting, mount the interface on a VersaTools
19" 1U Rack Shelf (Extron part #60-190-20)
(figure 2-1) or a standard Universal 1U Rack Shelf (Extron part
#60-190-01) (figure 2-2). On the standard rack shelf, the
interface mounts in one of four locations to the rear of the rack
or in one of four locations to the front of the rack.

1. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the IPL T

unit, remove them.

2. Mount the interface on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x

3/16” screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the
interface to the shelf.

3. Install blank panel(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.

4. Insert the shelf into the rack, aligning the holes in the shelf

with those in the rack.

5. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine

screws. This shelf can be mounted in the front or in the
rear of the rack.

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Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting the interface on the
VersaTools shelf (SFI244 model shown)

Only products in the IPTools™ or VersaTools lines can be
mounted to a VersaTools shelf. Any 1U rack-mountable
Extron product can be mounted on the standard shelf
(Extron part #60-190-01).

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

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COM1

LAN

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Furniture or projector mounting

In addition to using the IPL T unit on a rack, it can also be
furniture or projector mounted. Furniture mount or projector
mount the interface using the optional mounting kit (Extron
part #70-212-01, furniture, or Extron part #70-217-01, projector)
as follows:

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the interface with the

machine screws provided (figure 2-3).

2. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the

interface, remove them.

3. For furniture mounting, hold the interface with the

attached brackets against the underside of the table or
other furniture. Mark the location of the screw holes of the
bracket on the mounting surface.

4. For furniture mounting, drill 3/32” (2 mm) diameter pilot

holes, 1/4” (6.3 mm) deep in the mounting surface at the
marked screw locations.

5. For furniture mounting, insert #8 wood screws into the

four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting
surface until just less than 1/4” of the screw head
protrudes.

6. For furniture mounting, align the mounting screws with

the slots in the brackets and place the interface against the
surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

7. For furniture mounting, slide the unit slightly forward or

back, then tighten all four screws to secure it in place.

8. For projector mounting, secure the interface to a projector

mount or other surface by inserting the mounting bolt
through the bracket’s slotted hole.

Ceiling

Digital Projector

Projector
Mounting
Bracket

Figure 2-3 — Mounting the IPL T SFI244

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Rear Panel Features and Cabling

All connections, including power, input and output, and
control, are on the rear panel of the IPL T SF24 and IPL T SFI244.
See figures 2-4 and 2-5.

Figure 2-4 — IPL T SF24 rear panel

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00-05-A6-00-06-25

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When 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.

Power

POWER

LAN

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.5A MAX

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COM1

TX RX TX RX

2

Figure 2-5 — IPL T SFI244 Interface rear panel

Power connection — Plug the external 12V power supply
into this connector. The power supply is included with the
unit.

CAUTION

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Pin Function

RS-232

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Request to Send/Transmit Data +
Clear to Send/Receive Data +

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Data ­Tie 2 & 3

GND
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SECTION A–A

Power Supply

Output Cord

Figure 2-6 — 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.

Captive Screw

Connector

Serial communication

Flex I/O ports — Four I/O ports permit connection of
switches and sensors to provide input to the system, and
contact closure activation of relays for power, screen, or
projector lift control (output). Plug a serial cable into this

3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for flexible I/O
connection.

COM ports — Plug a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw
connector into this socket for serial ports 1 and 2.

COM1 and COM2— Plug a serial cable into this 9-pin D
connector for serial port 1 or serial port 2 connection. See
figure 2-8 for pin assignments.

Take note that the IPL T SF24 allows for use of either the
9-pin D connector or the captive screw connector on
COM1 or COM2. The COM 9-pin D and the COM
captive screws cannot be loaded simultaneously.

Ethernet/LAN

Straight-through cable

Side 1 Side 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

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LAN Activity LED — A blinking yellow LED indicates

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LAN activity.

LAN connector — Plug an RJ-45 jack into this socket to
connect the unit to a computer network. Use a straight­through cable to connect to a switch, hub, or router, and a
crossover cable to connect directly to a PC.

Crossover cable

Side 1 Side 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

Figure 2-7 — RJ-45 connector wiring

Link LED — The green LED lights to indicate a good LAN
connection.

Clip Down

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Twisted
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IR/Serial out ports — Plug a serial cable into this 3.5 mm,

5-pole captive screw connector for infrared or serial
connections.

The IPL T SF24 and SFI244 interfaces can be used to control
display devices, switchers, and other A/V equipment via an
RS-232 connection. Factory default protocol for the control
interface is RS-232, 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
pacing = 0ms, and handshaking = off. The control device (PC,
laptop, etc.) can use either Extron’s Simple Instruction Set
(SISTM) or the graphical control program for Windows®, via a Web
browser.

Pin assignments for the rear panel, 9-pin D connector COM
ports on the IPL T SF24 are shown in figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8 — COM1 and COM2, 9-pin D connector
pin assignments (SF24 only)

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COM1

TX RX TX RX

COM2

LAN

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Identification

UID # — The unique User ID Number (MAC address)

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of the unit (for example, 00-05-A6-00-00-01).

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Information flows both ways through the IPL T SF24 and SFI244
interfaces, but control only goes from the LAN connection to the
serial ports. See figure 2-10.

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Control

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VCR/
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Figure 2-10 — Control / Information flow

Front panel indicators

The front panel of the IPL T SF24 and SFI244 interfaces has
several indicator LEDs which show the current status of
communications to and from the unit. A Reset button (
also available from the front panel, in a small recess next to the
Power LED.

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Figure 2-9 — Example application using I/O ports

Connect power cords and turn on the display output 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, and
on the network hub/router, etc., to ensure that all devices are
plugged in and communicating. The IPL T 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

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Sales & Technical Support Hotline.

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Figure 2-11 — IPL T SF24 front panel

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On/Off indicator LED — A green LED lights to indicate

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that the interface is receiving power.

Reset button (recessed) — See Resetting the unit later in this

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chapter for details on this multiple function Reset button.

IR pickup sensor — Receives infrared signals from the

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MLA remote.

COM ports — A green LED indicates that data is being

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transmitted or received (TX or RX); ready to send or ready
to accept data (RTS or CTS for IPL T SF24) from the
corresponding serial port (1 and 2).

I/O ports — A green LED indicates that the corresponding

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I/O port (1-4) is active.

IR/Serial ports — A green LED lights to indicate that the

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corresponding serial port (1-4) is transmitting data.

100 LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the

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connection speed is 100 Mbs. If the LED is not lit, the
connection speed is 10 Mbs.

Link LED — A green LED indicates that the unit is

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connected to an active network.

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Act (Activity) LED — A yellow LED lights to indicate that
data is being sent/received.

Resetting the unit

There are five reset modes available by using the Reset button
(

) on the front panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use of a

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pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker is suggested.

CAUTION

Review the reset modes carefully. Use of the wrong
reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash
memory programming, the reassignment of ports,
or a unit reboot.

If the Reset button is continuously held down, every 3
seconds the LED will pulse (blink) and put the unit in a
different mode, corresponding to the underscored notes
in Modes 3 through 5. The Mode 5 LED blinks three
times, the third blink indicating that it’s the last mode.
The following modes are listed as separate functions, not
as a continuation from Mode 1 to Mode 5.

Mode 1 — Holding the Reset button while applying power will

default the unit back to the base firmware that shipped
with the unit from the factory. Event scripting will not
start when the unit is powered on in this mode. This
allows you to recover a unit that has incorrect code or
updated firmware running. All user files and settings are
maintained. User Web pages may not work correctly if
using an earlier firmware version.

Mode 2 — Momentarily (<1 second) pressing the Reset button

and typing three “+’s” into any available COM port on the
IPL unit (e.g., “+++” within 2 seconds of the momentary
press) will enable the connected COM port to be used as a
console port to send SIS commands. If the three “+’s” are
not entered in the 2 second time frame, the COM port will
remain or return to being a control port only.

There will be no LED indication. If the three “+’s” are
entered within the 2 second time frame, the copyright
message below will be shown.

This will indicate that you have successfully enabled the
COM port.

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CAUTION

The reset modes listed below (with the exception of
Mode 2) will close all open IP and Telnet
connections and close all sockets.

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Mode 3 — Holding the Reset button until the Power LED

blinks once (3 seconds) followed by a momentary
(<1 second) press will turn events either on or off,
depending on the current state of the events:

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• If the events are currently stopped following the

momentary (<1 second) press, the Power LED will
flash twice indicating the starting of events.

or

• If events are currently running following the
momentary (<1 second) press, the Power LED will
flash three times indicating the stopping of events.

Each flash will last for .25 seconds. Nothing happens if
the momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

Mode 4 — Holding the Reset button until the Power LED

twice (6 seconds) followed by a momentary (<1 second)
press will reset IP settings. The Power LED will blink four
times in quick succession, confirming a Mode 4 reset. This
mode will

1. Enable ARP program capability.

2. Set IP back to factory IP.

3. Set Subnet back to factory default.

4. Set Gateway back to factory default.

5. Set port mapping back to factory default.

6. Turn DHCP off.

7. Turn events off.

Nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur
within one second.

Mode 5 — Holding the Reset button until the Power LED

blinks three times (9 seconds) followed by a momentary
(<1 second) press will cause an absolute system reset back
to factory default conditions. Nothing happens if the
momentary press does not occur within 1 second. The
power LED will blink four times in quick succession,
confirming a Mode 5 reset.

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Chapter Three

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Connection and Configuration

Connecting the Hardware

Configuring the Hardware

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