Extron Electronics IPCP Pro Setup Guide

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IPCP Pro Series • Setup Guide

The Extron IPCPPro Series IPLink® Pro Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow users to
remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and switchers. These control processors
include an embedded web server. Depending on the model, an IPCPPro control processor can include multiple bidirectional
serial ports, relays, IR/serial ports, digital I/O, flex I/O, switched 12 VDC power output ports, a volume control port, or contact
input ports for use in applications that require control and monitoring of multiple devices within a large-scale AV system.

This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an IPCPPro Series control processor and to create a
basic configuration. Configure the control processor using Extron Global Configurator software running in Global Configurator
Professional (GCProfessional) or Global Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode. The IPCP integrates seamlessly with Extron
GlobalViewer® Enterprise (GVE) software and the GlobalViewer web-based AV resource management for remote control
applications. These control processors support multiple TouchLink®Pro touchpanel interfaces over a standard Ethernet network.
Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at www.extron.com.

product to the power source.

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation

Get Ready

 Familiarize yourself with the features of the control processor (see Front Panel Features on page3 and Rear Panel

Features on page4) and of any TouchlinkPro touchpanels that will be part of the system.

 Download and install the latest version of the following:

• Global Configurator (GC) software — for setting up and configuring the control processor. GCProfessional and

GCPlus modes include the Toolbelt feature, IR LearnerPro (for creating IR driver files using the remote controls of AV
products if drivers are not already available from Extron), and a way to upgrade the firmware of the control processor if
the need arises.

• IPLinkPro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of other devices possible

• GUI Designer software — for designing layouts for Extron TouchlinkPro touchpanels and third party touch interfaces

All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website on
page9).

 Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You will need the following details for each IPLinkPro

device:

 DHCP setting (on or off)  Subnet mask  User name
 Device (IPCP Pro, TouchlinkPro, IPLPro) IP address  Gateway IP address  Passwords

 Write down the MAC addresses of each IPLinkPro device to be used.
 Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPCP will control.

Mount and Cable All Devices

 Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see Mounting on page2).
 Cable devices to the control processor (see Cabling and Features on page 5).
 Connect power cords and power on all the devices.

Set Up the Control Processor and Touchpanels for Network Communication

 Connect the PC that you will use for setup, the control processor, and touchpanels to the same Ethernet subnetwork.

For control processor LAN connections, see Control, Bidirectional — LAN (Ethernet) on page6.

 Start Global Configurator and use the Toolbelt feature of the software to set the IP address, subnet, gateway IP address,

DHCP status, and related settings. See the flowchart in Network Communication Setup on page2.

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IPCP Pro Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

Configure the Control Processor and Touchpanels

The most basic steps are outlined below in the recommended order.

NOTE: See the Global Configurator Help file and GUI Designer Help file as needed for step-by-step instructions and detailed

information. The help file for GC includes an introduction to the software and how to start a project and configuration.

 If TouchlinkPro touchpanels will be part of the system, start and use GUI Designer to design, save, and build the graphical

user interface (GUI) layout for the touchpanels. See the GUIDesigner Help file for instructions.

 Using GC, create a new GCPro or GCPlus project and configure the control processor and other IP Link Pro devices.

The configuration tells the control processor how its ports will function; how to control other products; which touchpanels to
interact with; what to monitor; when to do things; and whom to notify, how, and under what circumstances.

 Configure ports on the control processor.

• Select device drivers and link them to each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.

• Select settings (serial protocol, relay behavior, digital I/O or flex I/O settings) as needed.

 Set up monitors, schedules, macros, and local variables.
 Add touchpanels and set them up:

• Upload the GUI configuration to the touchpanels using Global Configurator.

• Assign any appropriate functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their buttons.

 Save and build the project.
 Upload the system configuration to the control processor.

Test and Troubleshoot

 Test the system. See the IPCPProUser Guide for an outline

of the system testing procedure.

 Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed.

Network Communication Setup

Network setup is essential prior to
configuration. Use the flowchart as a
guide to setting up the control
processor for network use.

Network Communication Setup,

Connected/Online Method

Connect the control processor and PC

to the same LAN and apply power.

Global Congurator (GC Professional or GC Plus mode).

ToolBelt displays a list of all IP Link Pro devices

then congure other network settings as needed.

Open the Toolbelt utility in

connected to the network.

Do you

know the MAC

address?

Yes

Select the desired

device from the list.

Enable DHCP or you must type in the

IP address, subnet address, and gateway,

No

device in the list and observe the device. The
front panel LEDs of the selected device ash.

Activate the Identify Hardware feature.

To determine the correct device, click on a

Click on devices in the list until the LEDs

of the correct device ash.

Figure 1. Network Setup, Online Method

Mounting

Securely mount the control processor and other devices and attach cables using the wiring section (Cabling and Features on
page5) as a wiring guide. Optional 1U rack shelves and furniture mounting bracket kits are available for use with the
control processor. Read the instructions and UL guidelines that come with the rack shelf or mounting kit for installation procedures.
See the product-specific page at www.extron.com for a list of compatible accessories for mounting your control processor.

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Panels and Locations of Features

Power

IPCP Pro 350M

Location and quantity of LEDs and corresponding connectors vary by model, but the functions and port wiring are identical
across models for each port type.

Front Panel Features

(within another device)

COM

RTS

eBUS

S

LIMIT

OVER

eBUS
LEDs

R

eBUS

S

CTS

Tx

Rx

COM

(Serial)

LEDs

RTS

CTS

LIMIT

Tx

Rx

OVER

COM

1

IR/S

2231

IR/
Serial
LEDs

IR/S

2

I/O

3142314

Flex

I/O

LEDs

I/O RELAYS

2

314

RELAYS

21

Relay
LEDs

IPCP PRO 250

1000

1

LINK

IR

ACT

2

LED

Reset Button

(recessed)

R

Switched

Reset

Button

(recessed)

R

eBUS LEDs

RTS

eBUS

CTS

S

LIMIT

Tx

Rx

OVER

12 VDC

LEDs

SWITCHED

12 VDC

21

LIMIT

43 12345678

OVER

COM (Serial)

LEDs

COM

Tx

Rx

COM

Digital I/O LEDs

I/O

IR/S

2231

2

314

IR/Serial

LEDs

RTS

IR/SERIAL RELAYS FLEX

CTS

2134

Tx

Rx

5 678

NOTE: Numbers adjacent to LEDs correspond

to the like-numbered rear panel ports.

RELAYS

21

314

Relay
LEDs

5 678213 4

Flex I/O

LEDs

I/O

2134

IPCP PRO 350

IR

IR Receiver

eBUS LEDs

IPCP PRO 550

eBUS

S LIMIT

OVER

1000

LINK

ACT

12

1000

LINK

IR

ACT

2–12"
(4–30 cm)

LAN

3

LAN/

Network

LEDs

IR Receiver

IR Learning Angle
and Distance

Figure 2. IPCP Pro Series Front Panel Features

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

NOTES:

• For reset mode information, see the IPCPProSeries User Guide.

• The Reset button and power LED for the IPCPPro350M are located next to the rear panel connectors.

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