Extron electronics IP Link IPL T CR48 User Manual

Download

Page 1

User Guide

IPL T CR48

IP Link Ethernet Control Interface

IP Link

68-738-05 Rev. D

08 19

Page 2

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, 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.

ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended

to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch

WARNUNG: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer darauf

aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.

VORSICHT: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll dem Benutzer in

der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Weitere Informationen über die Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Produkthandhabung, EMI/EMF-Kompatibilität, Zugänglichkeit und verwandte Themen finden Sie in den Extron-Richtlinien für Sicherheit und Handhabung (Artikelnummer 68-290-01) auf der Extron-Website, www.extron.com.

Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano

AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad

avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di scosse elettriche.

ATTENTZIONE: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad avvertire

l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento e manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.

Per informazioni su parametri di sicurezza, conformità alle normative, compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento alla Guida alla conformità normativa e di sicurezza di Extron, cod. articolo 68-290-01, sul sito web di Extron, www.extron.com.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto,

avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.

ATENCIÓN: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto, avisa

al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el equipo.

Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.com.

Instructions de sécurité • Français

AVERTISSEMENT : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le

produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer un choc électrique.

ATTENTION : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le produit,

signale à l’utilisateur des instructions d’utilisation ou de maintenance importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le matériel.

Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf. 68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.com.

Page 3



Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks (®), registered service marks (SM), and trademarks (TM) are the property of RGBSystems, Inc. or ExtronElectronics (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):

Registered Trademarks (

)

Extron, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Flat Field, FlexOS, Glitch Free. Global Configurator, GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink, MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, StudioStation, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VideoLounge, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, XTPSystems, and ZipClip

Registered Service Mark

(SM)

: S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks (™

)

AAP, AFL (Accu-RateFrameLock), ADSP(Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, AVEdge, CableCover, CDRS(ClassD Ripple Suppression), Codec Connect, DDSP(Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (DynamicMotionInterpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP(Digital Sync Validation Processing), eLink, EQIP, Everlast, FastBite, FOX, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, Opti-Torque, PendantConnect, ProDSP, QS-FPC(QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), RoomAgent, Scope-Trigger, ShareLink, SIS, SimpleInstructionSet, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, True4K, Vector™ 4K , WebShare, XTRA, and ZipCaddy

Page 4

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. The ClassA limits 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 interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF

VCCI-A Notice

この装置は、クラスＡ情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると、電波妨害を引き

起こすことがあります。その場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。ＶＣＣI－Ａ

Battery Notice

compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory

Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose

of used batteries according to the instructions.

ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile.

Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

Page 5

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death.

AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort.

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0 [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03] E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this

guide, the character “0” is the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32 C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

Page 6

Page 7

Introduction ...............................................1

About this Guide .................................................. 1

About the IPLTCR48 ......................................... 1

Features .............................................................. 1

Installation and Operation .........................3

Installation Overview ............................................ 3

Mounting the IPLTCR48 .................................... 3

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting ..................... 3

Rack Mounting ................................................ 4

Furniture or Projector Mounting ....................... 5

Rear Panel Features and Cabling ......................... 5

Power .............................................................. 6

Ethernet/LAN ................................................... 7

Connections .................................................... 7

Identiﬁcation .................................................... 8

Operation ............................................................ 8

Front Panel Indicators ...................................... 8

Resetting the Controller ................................... 9

Connection and Conﬁguration ................. 11

Connecting the Hardware .................................. 11

Ethernet Connection ...................................... 11

Contact Closure Input and

Relay Connections ........................................ 12

Conﬁguring the Hardware .................................. 12

PC Conﬁguration ........................................... 12

IPLTCR48 Interface Conﬁguration ................ 13

Communication and Control .................... 16

Ports Overview .................................................. 16

Contact Closure Input Ports........................... 16

Relay Ports .................................................... 16

Communication with the Interface ...................... 17

Web Server .................................................... 17

Programmer Guide for the Telnet and

Web Browser ................................................... 23

Using the Command/Response Table ............ 23

URL Encoding ............................................... 25

Command and Response Table for

SIS Commands ................................................ 27

Device Control ................................................... 32

Custom Web Pages....................................... 32

Telnet (Port 23) .............................................. 32

Troubleshooting ................................................. 33

Glossary ................................................... 34

viiIPL T CR48 • Contents

Page 8

IPL T CR48 • Contents viii

Page 9

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the user guide and describes the Extron IPLTCR48 IPLink Ethernet Control Interface and its features. Topics that are covered include:

• About this Guide

• About the IPLTCR48

• Features

About this Guide

This guide describes the function, installation, configuration, and operation of the IPLTCR48 Ethernet Control Interface.

About the IPLTCR48

The IPLTCR48 is an Ethernet controller designed to be used as one of many nodes in a distributed control system environment, or as a stand-alone controller allowing legacy products to link to IP-based networks.

The IPLTCR48 has a single 5-pole captive screw connector for contact closure input and two 8-pole captive screw connectors for relays. The contact closure input and relay ports are fully software configurable using a web-based interface connected via an Ethernet port.

The unit hosts its own web pages, stored in blink memory within the device. The IPLTCR48 supports Telnet, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) or Ping, and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

The IPLTCR48 is 1U high and one quarter rack wide (see www.extron.com for mounting options). It can also be mounted near a screen or projector lift.

The interface ships with an external, desktop, 12 V, 1 A power supply that accepts 100-240 VAC input.

Features

• High speed — Constant high speed data throughput, with a 6 Mbit per second transfer

rate

• User customizable — You can tailor the on-board web pages with advanced

programmability, e-mail alerts, and storage to suit your needs and requirements. You can also develop your own web pages using off-the-shelf web authoring software.

• GlobalViewer — Can be used to manage multiple IP Link products over the web

• 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.

IPL T CR48 • Introduction 1

Page 10

• Built-in multi-level security — You can control the access to devices attached to the

unit. Two levels of password protection provide appropriate security.

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been

set to the device serial number. In the event of a reset to factory defaults, the passwords revert to no password (see Setting and changing passwords on page19 to change a password).

• Contact closure input ports — Can be used to sense when a switch or relay has

been activated

• Supports Ethernet device drivers — Allows for control of up to six Ethernet-enabled

AV devices

NOTE: Ethernet driver support requires Global Configurator 3.0 and firmware

version 1.15 or higher.

• Easily connected — Provides RJ-45 auto-sense 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN

connection

• Easily configured and controlled —

• Using a standard web browser (Microsoft® Internet Explorer® version 6.0 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 — The controller can be mounted near a screen or

projector lift or on a rack shelf

• Remote management — The IPLTCR48 allows you to remotely activate and

deactivate projector lifts, screens, and lighting systems.

• Multiple protocols supported — The IPLTCR48 supports Telnet, SMTP, ICMP, ARP,

and DHCP.

IPL T CR48 • Introduction 2

Page 11

Installation and Operation

This section describes the installation and the operation of the IPLTCR48. Topics that are covered include:

• Installation Overview

• Mounting the IPLTCR48

• Rear Panel Features and Cabling

• Operation

Installation Overview

To install and set up the IPLTCR48, follow these steps:

1. Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the input devices (such as motion

detectors and alarms), the IPLTCR48, and the output devices (such as projectors or screen lifts) are all turned off and disconnected from the power source.

2. Mount the IPLTCR48 unit (see “Mounting the IPL T CR48”).

3. Attach the cables (see Connecting the Hardware on page11).

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

(projector lifts, screen lifts, lighting system, and so on), IPLTCR48, serial controller or computer (PC), then input devices (DSS, cable boxes, and so on).

5. Configure the IPLTCR48 through Telnet, then access the unit using an Internet

browser.

Mounting the IPLTCR48

Optional rack shelves and an assortment of mounting kits (furniture and projector mount) are available for use with the IPLTCR48 controller (see www.extron.com). Read the instructions provided with the rack shelf or mounting kit for installation procedures.

The IPLTCR48 includes rubber feet so that it can be set on a table. If you are going to mount the unit to a rack shelf, furniture, or pole, and these feet were attached to the controller, remove the feet before mounting.

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of an IPLTCR48 unit onto a rack.

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

the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature specified by the manufacturer (Tma = +32 to +122 °F [0 to +50 °C]).

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 3

Page 12

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

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

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

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

Rack Mounting

For optional rack mounting, mount the unit on an RSF 123 Rack Shelf (see figure1) or an RSU 129 Universal Rack Shelf (see figure2).

RSF 123 Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

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

hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

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

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

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

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

Figure 1. Mounting the Unit on the RSF 123 Rack Shelf

1U Universal Rack Shelf

Both front false faceplates use 2 screws.

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

1/4 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

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

Figure 2. Mounting the Unit on the RSU 129 Universal Rack Shelf

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 4

Page 13

Furniture or Projector Mounting

112

In addition to using the IPLTCR48 unit on a rack, it can be furniture or projector mounted. You can furniture mount the IPLTCR48 using an optional MBU 123 Under-Desk Mount Kit (see figure3). You can also mount the controller to a projector mount pole using an optional PMK 100 Projector Mount (see figure4).

Figure 3. Furniture Mounting the IPLTCR48

PMK 100

Projector

Mounting Bolt

Figure 4. Projector Mounting the IPLTCR48

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

All connections, including power, input and output, and control, are on the rear panel of the IPLTCR48 (see figure5).

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX S/N:

POWER

12V .5A MAX

LAN

INPUT

213456 7 8

1 2 3 4

RELAY

Power connection

Ethernet LAN

Contact closure

Relay ports

Figure 5. IPLTCR48 Rear Panel

MAC address

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 5

Page 14

Power

Power connection — (See figure5 on the previous page) Plug the external 12 VDC

power supply into this connector. The power supply is included with the unit.

WARNING: The DC output cables must be kept separate from each other

while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power before wiring.

AVERTISSEMENT : Les câbles de sortie CC doivent être séparés les uns des

autres tant que la source d’alimentation est branchée. Coupez l’alimentation avant d’effectuer les raccordements.

ATTENTION:

• Always use a power supply supplied by or specified by Extron. Use of an

unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

• Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie ou recommandée par

Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute certification de conformité réglementaire, et peut endommager la source d’alimentation et l’unité.

• Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters are not suitable for use in air

handling spaces or in wall cavities.

• Sauf mention contraire, les adaptateurs CA/CC ne conviennent pas à une

utilisation dans les espaces d’aération ou dans les cavités murales.

• The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 75 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently fixed to building structure or similar structure.

• L’installation doit toujours être conforme aux dispositions applicables du Code

américain de l’électricité (National Electrical Code) ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725, et du Code canadien de l’électricité. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas être fixée de façon permanente à la structure de bâtiment ou à d’autres structures similaires.

• If not provided with a power supply, this product is intended to be supplied by

a UL Listed power source marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated output 12Vdc, minimum 0.5 A.

• Si le produit n’est pas fourni avec une source d’alimentation, il doit être

alimenté par une source d’alimentation de classe 2 ou LPS, avec une tension nominale 12 Vcc, 0,5 A minimum.

• When connecting the power supply, voltage polarity is extremely important.

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

• Lorsque vous connectez la source d’alimentation, la polarité de la tension

est extrêmement importante. Une alimentation avec une polarité de tension incorrecte peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi que l’interface. Il est essentiel d’identifier une connexion négative du cordon d’alimentation au niveau des stries sur les parties latérales du cordon.

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 6

Page 15

Orange Captive Screw

LED

Connector

Tie Wrap

Ground +12 VDC

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

Smooth

SECTION A–A

Ridges

Power Supply Output Cord

3/16”

(5 mm) Max.

Figure 6. Power Connector Wiring

ATTENTION:

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

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

• Ne pas étamer le câble d’alimentation dénudé avant d’avoir installé le bornier

à vis. Les câbles étamés ne sont pas aussi bien fixés dans le connecteur et pourraient être tirés.

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

Ethernet LAN

Connections

LAN port — (See figure5 on page5) 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.

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

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

Pins:

12345678

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable

End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2

Wire color

White-green

Green

White-orange

Blue

White-blue

Orange

White-brown

Brown

T568A T568B

Wire color

White-orange

Orange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

Green

White-brown

Brown

Wire color

White-orange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

White-brown

Brown

A cable wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because no pin/pair assignments are swapped.

Wire color

White-orange

OrangeOrange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

GreenGreen

White-brown

Brown

T568BT568B

Figure 7. RJ-45 Connector Wiring

LAN

Activity

RJ-45 Port

Link LED

Contact closure — Four inputs permit connection of switches and sensors to provide

input (trigger events) to the system.

Relay ports — Eight relay ports provide contact closure activation of relays for power,

screen projector lift control, drapes, and so on, when trigger events occur.

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 7

Page 16

Identification

Operation

Front Panel Indicators

MAC address — (See figure5 on page5) The unique hardware ID number (MAC

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

Connect power cords and turn on the output devices (such as projector lifts, screen lifts, and lights), input (trigger) devices (such as motion detectors, and alarms), controller, and network devices (PC, laptop, and network equipment).

Check indicator LEDs on the PC or laptop, on the unit, on the network hub or router, and so on, to ensure that all devices are plugged in and communicating. The IPLTCR48 is ready to be configured (see Connection and Configuration starting on page11).

See Troubleshooting on page33 for information if connection or communication problems occur. If the troubleshooting tips do not help, check with your local network administrator, or call the Extron S3 Sales and Technical Support Hotline.

The front panel of the IPLTCR48 has several indicator LEDs that show the current status of communications to and from the unit. A Reset button (2) is also available from the front panel, in a small recess next to the Power LED.

IPL T CR48

INPUT

RELAY

100

LINK

ACT

5 6 7

12 34

Figure 8. IPLTCR48 Front Panel

Power LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

Reset button — Recessed multiple function Reset button (see Resetting the

Controller on the next page).

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have

been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password (see Setting and

changing passwords on page19 to change a password).

Input LEDs — A green LED lights to indicate that the port is active.

Relay LEDs — A green LED lights to indicate that the relay is closed and activated.

100 LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the connection speed is 100 Mbps. If

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

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

network.

ACT LED — A yellow LED lights to indicate that data is being sent or received.

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 8

Page 17

Resetting the Controller

There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with other Extron IPL products) available by using the Reset button (see figure8, 2 on the previous page) on the front panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use of a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker is suggested.

ATTENTION:

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

unintended loss of blink memory programming, port reassignment, or processor reboot.

• Analysez minutieusement les différents modes de réinitialisation. Appliquer le mauvais

mode de réinitialisation peut causer une perte inattendue de la programmation de la mémoire blink, une reconﬁguration des ports ou une réinitialisation du processeur.

IPLTCR48 Reset Mode Summary

Mode Activation Result Purpose and Notes

1 Hold down the recessed Reset

button while applying power to the IPLTCR48.

NOTE: After a mode 1

reset is performed, update the firmware of the unit to the latest version. Do not operate the IPLTCR48 firmware version that results from the mode 1 reset. This mode temporarily resets the unit to factory default until power is recycled. If you

Use Factory Firmware

want to use the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again.

The IPLTCR48 reverts to the factory default firmware.

Event scripting does not start if the unit is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings (such as drivers, adjustments, and IP settings) are maintained.

NOTE: If you do not want

to update firmware, or you performed a mode 1 reset by mistake, cycle power to the unit to return to the firmware version that was running prior to the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS command to confirm that the factory default firmware is no longer running (look for asterisks following the version number).

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

NOTE: User-defined web

pages may not work correctly if using an earlier firmware version.

3 Hold down the Reset button for

about 3 seconds until the Power LED blinks once, then release and press Reset momentarily (<1 second) within 1 second*.

Run and Stop Events

Mode 3 turns events on or off.

If the events are currently stopped following the momentary press, the power LED blinks twice, indicating the starting of events. If the events are currently running following the momentary press, the Power LED blinks three times indicating the stopping of events.

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 9

Mode 3 is useful for troubleshooting.

Page 18

IPLTCR48 Reset Mode Summary

Mode Activation Result Purpose and Notes

4 Hold down the Reset button

for about 6 seconds until the Power LED blinks twice (once at 3 seconds, again at 6 seconds). Then, release and press Reset momentarily (for <1 second) within 1 second*.

Reset All IP Settings

5 Hold down the Reset button for

about 9 seconds until the Power LED blinks three times (once at 3 seconds, again at 6 seconds, again at 9 seconds). Then, release and press Reset momentarily (for <1 second) within 1 second*.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Mode 4:

• Enables ARP capability.

• Sets the IP address back to

factory default:

192.168.254.254

• Sets the subnet back to

factory default.

• Sets the default gateway.

address to the factory default.

• Sets port mapping back to

factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turns events off.

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

• Does everything mode 4

does.

• Clears driver-port associations

and port configurations.

• Removes button or

touchpanel configurations.

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes scheduling settings.

• Removes all files from the

IPLTCR48.

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

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

This reset, equivalent to the

EZQQQ} SIS command,

also removes the initial serial number password and sets it to no password (see Setting

and changing passwords

on page19 to change a password).

*For modes 3, 4, and 5, nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

IPL T CR48 • Installation and Operation 10

Page 19

Connection and

Screen

Configuration

This section discusses how to connect and configure the IPLTCR48. Topics that are covered include:

• Connecting the Hardware

• Configuring the Hardware

Connecting the Hardware

To connect the IPLTCR48, connect the input and output devices to the unit (see figure9).

Control

Blinds

Extron IPL T CR48

Ethernet Control Interface

GlobalViewer

A/V Resource Management and Remote Control Application

Figure 9. Example Application

Ethernet Connection

This type of connection is used on an ongoing basis to connect the IPLTCR48 to a LAN and to control switching and display devices through the unit.

1. Plug one end of a CAT 5, straight-through Ethernet cable into the rear panel Ethernet

connector on the IPLTCR48 (see figure7 on page7 for RJ-45 connector wiring).

2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network switch, hub, or router

connected to an Ethernet LAN or to the Internet.

3. Launch your web browser on your PC and type the web address that you set up on the

IPLTCR48 (see IPLTCR48 Interface Configuration on page13) in the Address field of the browser. The IPLTCR48 default web page displays.

Projector Lift Control

INPUT

1 3

LAN

POWER

12V

0.5A

TCP/IP

Network

Projector

Lighting System

IPL T CR48 • Connection and Configuration 11

Page 20

Contact Closure Input and Relay Connections

Contact closure input connections

The IPLTCR48 can be connected to any relay providing a closure to ground (closed = logic1 and open = logic 0). The contact closure inputs are connected to 5 VDC via a 1kohm pull-up resistor and must be wired with a ground. This allows the input to be tied to devices such as motion detectors and alarms. You can define what this input triggers via control software.

1. Connect one end of the input cable to a 3.5 millimeter, 5-pole captive screw connector,

wired appropriately, and plug it into the rear panel input port connector of the unit.

2. Connect the other end of the input cable to the input relay device that will provide a

triggering signal.

Relay connections

The IPLTCR48 can be connected to any device that can be activated by a relay closure. This allows the relay to be tied to devices such as lights (preset recall), projector lifts, and screen or drape controllers. You can define what triggers this action via control software.

1. Connect one end of the relay cable to an 8-pole captive screw connector, wired

appropriately, and plug it into the rear panel relay port connector of the unit.

2. Connect the other end of the relay cable to the device that will be activated when the

triggering signal is received.

Configuring the Hardware

To function together properly, both the controlling PC and the IPLTCR48 must be configured correctly. The PC must be network-capable, with the proper protocols installed and the hardware configured correctly. The IPLTCR48 must be set to recognize and accept commands and pass them through to the projector lift, screen lift, or other controlled device.

PC Configuration

This guide assumes that you have a Microsoft® Windows® PC equipped with an operating network adapter. To allow your PC to work with Extron Ethernet-controlled products, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

For use on an existing Ethernet LAN intranet, your network administrator can provide you with a unique IP address or confirm whether you need to set up the IPLTCR48 for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to have an address assigned automatically when you sign on.

Initial start up

When you power on the IPLTCR48 for the first time, there are two ways to set up the IPaddress:

• Use the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command method.

• Use the direct PC method.

The default web pages that are preloaded on the IPLTCR48 provide a way to reconfigure the unit once it has an active network connection with IP access. These web pages are compatible with Internet Explorer® (version 6.0 or higher). See Communication with the

Interface on page17 for information on accessing and configuring the controller.

Once the unit has been reconfigured, an Ethernet (intranet or Internet) connection can subsequently be used to contact or control it (see Ethernet Connection on page11 for additional information).

IPL T CR48 • Connection and Configuration 12

Page 21

IPLTCR48 Interface Configuration

Configuring the IPLTCR48 using the ARP command

You can make use of the ARP command to set up an IP address for your IPLTCR48. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the MAC address of the IPLTCR48 with the assigned IP address. You must then use the ping command to access the IPLTCR48 unit, at which point the IP address of the device server is reconfigured.

NOTE: To use this setup method, both your computer and IPLTCR48 must be

connected to the same LAN. Or, you can use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the device server directly to the Ethernet card of the computer.

Use ARP to configure the IP address as follows:

1. Obtain a valid IP address for your IPLTCR48 from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the MAC address of the IPLTCR48 from the label on its back panel.

3. If the unit has never been configured and is still set for factory defaults, go to step 4. If

not, perform a Mode 4 system reset (see Resetting the Controller on page9 for detailed information on reset modes).

NOTE: The IPLTCR48 unit must be configured with the factory default IP address:

192.168.254.254, before executing the ARP command, as described in the

following steps.

4. On the PC, access the command prompt (from the Windows desktop), click Start,

then Run.

5. Type Telnet in the Run dialog box) then execute the arp -s command.

6. Enter the desired new IP address for the IPLTCR48 and the MAC address (located on

the rear panel of the controller). For example:

arp -s 10.13.170.15 00-05-A6-00-0A-90

Figure 10. Executing the ARP Command

7. Execute a ping command by typing ping followed by a space and the new IP address

at the command prompt. For example:

ping 10.13.170.15

After issuing this command, the unit changes to the new address and starts responding to the ping requests, as shown below. You must ping the IPLTCR48 in order for the IP address change to take place.

IPL T CR48 • Connection and Configuration 13

Page 22

Figure 11. Unit Response to a Ping Request

You can reconnect using either Telnet or a web browser to verify that the update was successful.

8. After verifying that the change was successful, enter and issue the arp -d command at

the command prompt. For example:

arp -d 10.13.170.15 removes 10.13.170.15 from the arp table

arp -d* removes all static IP addresses from the arp table.

Configuring the IPLTCR48 using direct PC connection

This type of connection is used initially to connect to and configure the IPLTCR48. The default settings of the unit (IP address, subnet mask, and [optional] administrator name and password) must be changed in order to use the unit on an intranet (LAN) or on the Internet (WAN).

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set

to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password (see Setting and changing passwords on page19 to change a password).

1. Plug one end of a CAT 5 crossover Ethernet cable into the rear panel Ethernet

connector on the IPLTCR48 (see figure7 on page7 for RJ-45 connector wiring).

2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your PC.

3. Right-click on the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places icon on your

Windows (98, 2000, NT, ME, XP) desktop and select Properties from the menu.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and click on Properties.

If you are using Windows 2000:

1. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties from the menu.

2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)) from the list.

3. Click on Properties.

If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)) is not on the list, it must be added (installed). Refer to your Windows user guide or the online Help system for information on how to install the TCP/IP protocol.

IPL T CR48 • Connection and Configuration 14

Page 23

4. Write down your current IP address and subnet mask below. If your PC is set to Obtain

an IP address automatically, make a note of that, instead.

IP Address:

. . .

Subnet Mask:

. . .

5. Click Specify an IP address or Use the following IP address (depending

on your operating system) and leave the default gateway blank. Enter the following values:

• IP Address: 192.168.254.253

• Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

6. Save the changes and exit the network setup.

7. Reboot the PC, if required, for the changes to become effective.

8. Launch your web browser (Internet Explorer), and type

http://192.168.254.254/index.html in the Address field of the browser.

The IPLTCR48 default web page is displayed. See IPLTCR48 Interface

Configuration on page13 for more information on configuring your unit).

9. After configuring your IPLTCR48, repeat steps 3 and 4 to change your TCP/IP settings

back to their original configuration.

Firmware upgrades

Firmware upgrades become available as improvements are made to the versatility and functionality of the IPLTCR48. These upgrade are available for download from at

www.extron.com (see Upgrading the firmware on page21 for more information on

upgrading the firmware).

IPL T CR48 • Connection and Configuration 15

Page 24

Communication and Control

This section describes communication with the IPLTCR48 as well as AV device control. Topics that are covered include:

• Ports Overview

• Communication with the Interface

• Programmer Guide for the Telnet and Web Browser

• Device Control

• Troubleshooting

Ports Overview

Contact Closure Input Ports

Relay Ports

The contact closure inputs on the IPLTCR48 are able to detect a closed circuit between any of the inputs and ground. The contact closure input ports use a 1k ohm pull-up resistor in a TTL (5 VDC) circuit to sense external switch or contact closure.

By connecting one side of an external switch or relay to the contact closure ground port and the other side to one of the four contact closure input ports, logic 1 (closed) can be produced. Logic 0 (open) can be produced by disconnecting either side of the external switch or relay from the IPLTCR48.

The relay ports can be used for remote switching of low level signals. The relays can be activated via software in three ways:

1. The Port Settings default web page found under the Configuration tab (see

figure15 on page19).

2. Telnet

3. An event script running on the IPLTCR48

The Port Settings web page allows you to turn any of the eight relays on or off.

Telnet allows you to send SIS commands (see Command and Response Table for SIS

Commands on page27 to turn the relays on or off directly.

Event scripting allows an event script to turn the relays on or off based on the state of the four inputs on the IPLTCR48, or any other event script conditions.

States of the relay ports are volatile; if a given relay port is on and power for the unit is turned off, the state of the port is not remembered. When the unit is powered on, the relay ports are open and the corresponding LED will be off.

+5V

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 16

Page 25

Communication with the Interface

Web Server

The on-board web server is displayed as a set of default web pages, which can be accessed via a web browser. These pages are the primary means of communication with, and control through, the IPLTCR48 controller. Web browsers such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer® (version 5.5 or higher) can be used, but if using Internet Explorer, you must also have Microsoft Script (version 5.6 or higher).

The PC used to access the web server and the unit should be connected to your local intranet or the Internet.

If you have established passwords for the unit, you will be shown a Password page when your browser accesses the IPLTCR48. Your level of control over the unit depends on the password you enter in this Password page. If you enter the administrator password, you have control of all matters of configuration. If you enter a user password, you are restricted to control of only AV devices and viewing status.

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set

Accessing and using the Web server

To log on and view system status:

1. Double-click the web browser icon on your Windows® desktop to launch your web

browser.

2. Enter the IP address of the unit (see IPLTCR48 Interface Configuration on

page13) in the Address field at the top of the page and press the Enter key on your keyboard. The Enter Network Password dialog box (see figure12) is displayed if a password has been set.

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have

been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password (see Setting and

changing passwords to change a password).

Figure 12. Enter Network Password Dialog Box

The System Status page (see figure13 on the next page) is displayed, showing the current IP and port settings of the unit.

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 17

Page 26

Figure 13. System Status Page

Establishing or changing system or port settings

The System Settings page is used to initially configure or change the configuration of the IPLTCR48. You may be required to change system settings if your network changes or if port settings change as you add or change display devices or switchers.

To configure system or port settings:

1. Select the Configuration tab and the System Settings page (see figure14) is

displayed.

Figure 14. System Settings Page

2. Make changes to the IP settings or the date and time settings, as necessary.

3. Click Submit to enter the changes or click Cancel to revert to the previous settings.

4. Click Port Settings on the menu (on the left side of the window) and the Port

Settings page is displayed (see figure15 on the next page) .

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 18

Page 27

Figure 15. Port Settings Page

5. Select the desired port and make changes to the port settings, as necessary.

6. Click Submit to enter the changes or click Cancel to revert to the previous settings.

Setting and changing passwords

For security reasons, you may want to set passwords initially or change passwords either periodically or on a schedules basis. If passwords have been set, you must log on as an administrator to change the passwords.

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set

to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password.

To set or change the passwords:

1. Click the Passwords link on the menu (on the left side of the window). The Passwords

page is displayed (see figure16).

2. Enter the passwords for the administrator, user, or both, then re-enter the same

passwords to confirm.

3. Click Submit to enter the changes of click Cancel to revert to previous settings. If the

fields are blank, no passwords have been assigned.

Figure 16. Passwords Page

4. Once passwords have been set, you will be required to enter a password (see

Figure12 on page17) whenever you log on to the unit.

NOTES:

• To clear a password, enter a single space, repeat the entry, and click Submit.

• If there is no administrator password, your user password will not be saved.

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 19

Page 28

Editing and adding e-mail alerts

If you have created scheduled events or monitoring tasks on the IPLTCR48, you can write an e-mail alert with a message corresponding to that event or task (for example, a timer notification indicating it is time to replace a projector light bulb). The e-mail alert can notify up to eight recipients at one time.

To edit notification e-mail addresses from the Email Alerts page:

1. Click Email Alerts on the menu (on the left side of the window). The Email Alerts

page is displayed (see figure17).

Figure 17. Email Alerts Page

2. Click Edit to go into edit mode.

3. Add, update, or change the IP address and domain name of your mail server under

Email Settings.

4. Click Save to keep the changes.

5. Click the Edit buttons to independently edit each e-mail address and file name.

1. Enter the e-mail address of the alert recipient in one of the numeric mailboxes under

Email Address.

2. Enter the name of the file containing the alert message under File Name.

3. Click Save to keep changes to recipient e-mail addresses and file names.

NOTES:

• File names must end with an *.eml extension.

• Due to the 7-character limit for full file names, it is advised that you use numeric

titles (such as 1.eml or 24.eml). Numeric titles reduce the characters of the file name and assist in keeping the alert files organized. However, alphabetical titles are permitted.

To finalize your new e-mail alerts within the web server, do the following:

4. Obtain your gateway IP address from your system administrator.

5. Click System Settings on the menu on the left side of the window.

6. Within the System Settings page (see figure14 on page18), enter the gateway IP

address into the Gateway IP Address field.

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 20

Page 29

Sending an e-mail alert through Telnet

To complete the process of sending an e-mail alert, you must send it through a Telnet session and receive confirmation. To do so:

1. Open a Telnet session (see Accessing and using Telnet on page32 for instructions

on how to do this).

2. Use the Send e-mail SIS command to send the alert to the e-mail address of

a numeric mailbox (see figure17 on the previous page). See Command and

Response Table for SIS Commands on page27 for specific command code.

For example, the code for sending an alert from the 4th numeric mailbox would be

Esc 4 SM}

See the Global Configurator Help File for detailed information on monitoring and scheduling.

Upgrading the firmware

Firmware upgrades become available as improvements are made to the versatility and functionality of the IPLTCR48. These upgrades are available for download from

www.extron.com.

ATTENTION:

• Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. A file with any other extension

is not a firmware upgrade for this device and could cause the device to stop functioning

• Les fichiers firmware valides doivent contenir l’extension fichier .S19. Un fichier

avec n’importe quelle autre extension n’est pas une mise à jour de firmware pour cet appareil et l’appareil pourrait arrêter de fonctionner.

To upgrade the firmware:

1. Click Firmware Upgrade on the menu (on the left side of the window). The Firmware

Upgrade page (figure 18) is displayed.

Figure 18. Firmware Upgrade Page

2. Click Browse to find the most current available version of the firmware that has been

downloaded on your PC.

3. If you find a later version than the one shown above the box, click Upload to upgrade

to the newer version.

ATTENTION:

• Do not interrupt the firmware upload before it is 100% complete. Interrupting

the upload corrupts the firmware and the switcher will not operate properly afterwards.

• N’interrompez pas le chargement du firmware avant qu’il ne soit entièrement

terminé. L’interruption du chargement altère le firmware et empêche le sélecteur de fonctionner correctement.

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 21

Page 30

Managing files

File Management is a useful tool that allows you to use and upload existing and custom

web pages. Custom pages can be developed using a third-party web page development program such as FrontPage® or Dreamweaver®. File Management also allows you to remove unnecessary or outdated files when they are no longer needed.

To add or update files:

1. Select the File Management tab. The File Management page (see figure19)

displays.

Figure 19. File Management Page

2. Click Browse to locate the file you want to upload.

3. Click Upload File to upload the file.

The file is added to the list of files under the Files column. After ten files have been loaded, additional file management pages appear in the page navigation area (on the right side of the page).

To delete unwanted files:

1. Select the File Management tab and the File Management page (see figure19) is

displayed.

2. Find the file you want to delete in the Files list.

3. Click Delete for the file to be deleted. If you want to delete additional files, wait for the

page to refresh before clicking Delete for the next file.

If you want to delete all files, click Delete All. The file count reverts to zero and all subsequent pages are deleted.

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 22

Page 31

Programmer Guide for the Telnet and Web Browser

Using the Command and Response Table

The following are either Telnet (port 23) or web browser (port 80) commands. There are some minor differences when implementing these commands via Telnet or via URL encoding using a web browser. All commands listed below will work using either connection method, but due to some limitations of the web browser, the encapsulation characters are modified to make sure that the web browser will properly handle them. All examples in the

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands starting on page27 show the

proper implementation in a Telnet or web browser session.

NOTE: For web browsers, all non-alphanumeric characters must be represented as their

hex equivalent such as %xx where xx equals the two character representation of the hex byte that needs to be sent (for example, a comma would be represented as %2C).

Telnet Web Browser

Escape (Hex 1B)

Carriage Return (Hex 0D)

When using these commands through a web browser, the URL reference is used below to shorten the examples. This would, in practice, be the full URL of the control interface and web page reference including all path information (for example,

http://192.168.100.10/myform.htm).

To send any of the commands using a web browser, you need to prefix them with the full URL followed by ?cmd= (see URL Encoding on page25).

NOTE: With Telnet you can use either the <Esc> character or the <W> character, and the

carriage return or the pipe character. With the web browser, you are required to use the

W character and the pipe character.

W [must not be encoded]

Pipe Character ( | ) [must not be encoded]

In either method {Data} signifies that data will be directed to a specified port and must be encoded if it is non-alphanumeric.

The Command and Response Table for SIS Commands lists the commands that the IPLTCR48 recognizes as valid, the responses that are returned to the host, a description of the function of each command, and the results of executing the command.

NOTE: Upper and lower case text can be used interchangeably except where noted.

Symbol definitions are shown below. An ASCII to HEX conversion table is also provided in figure20.

Space

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

•

Figure 20. ASCII-to-HEX Conversion Table

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 23

Page 32

Error responses

When the IPLTCR48 receives a valid command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host.

E10 — Invalid command E12 — Invalid port number E13 — Invalid parameter E14 — Not valid for this configuration E17 — System timed out E22 — Busy E24 — Privilege violation E25 — Device not present E26 — Maximum number of connections exceeded E27 — Invalid event number E28 — Bad filename or file not found E31 — Attempt to break port pass-through when not set (A user or software attempted to

disable the port redirect feature when it wasn’t already set or active.)

References to errors (at command descriptions on the following pages)

= Commands that give E24 (privilege violation) if not administrator level

= Commands that may give E27 (invalid event number)

= Commands that may give E28 (file not found)

Symbol definitions

]

= CR/LF (carriage return and line feed)

}

= Carriage return (no line feed)

= Space (hard) character

•

]

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:29:10

]

The copyright message is displayed upon connecting to the IP Link product via TCP/IP or Telnet. Vx.xx is the firmware version number. The part number of the unit, the current date, and time are displayed as well. This is followed by a password prompt.

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set

Password information

The

Password: prompt requires a password (administrator level or user level) followed by

]

a carriage return. The prompt is repeated if the correct password is not entered.

If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with

]

depending on the password entered. If passwords are the same for both

]

administrator and user, the unit defaults to administrator privileges.

]

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 24

Page 33

URL Encoding

URL encoding is the method of using ASCII hexadecimal characters to display specific characters in a URL. URL encoding is used for several reasons. On some operating systems, certain characters are unsafe or not available, and others are reserved by the HTML or URL specification. URL encoding is used to ensure compatibility and functionality with most Internet browsers. As a general rule, use the URL hexadecimal encoding method shown in the following tables when these characters appear in your URLs.

The following types of characters do not require encoding in a URL:

Reserved characters

Reserved characters should not be encoded when they appear in their conventional meaning in a URL. For example, do not encode the slash ( / ) when using it as part of the URL syntax. Only encode unsafe characters (defined below) in your URLs.

The following table lists reserved characters.

Alphanumerics 0-9, a-z, or A-Z Special characters

$ _ _ . + ! * ( ) ,

Reserved characters ; / ? : @ = &

When used for their reserved purposes, these characters do not require encoding within a URL.

Characters Hex Dec

Dollar

Ampersand

Plus

Comma

Forward slash or virgule

;

Colon

;

Semi-colon

Equal

Question mark

“At” symbol

24 36

26 38

2B 43

2C 44

2F 47

3A 58

3B 59

3D 61

3F 63

40 64

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 25

Page 34

Unsafe characters

URLs use some characters for “special use” in defining their syntax and these should be encoded. For various reasons, these characters present the possibility of being misunderstood within a URL and are therefore considered “unsafe.”

The following table lists unsafe characters.

Characters Hex Dec

Space

“

Quotation marks

Less than symbol

Greater than symboi

Pound

Percent

Miscellaneous Characters

{

Left curly brace

}

Right curly brace

Vertical bar or pipe

Backslash

Caret

Tilde

[

Left square bracket

]

Right square bracket

Grave accent

20 32

22 34

3C 60

3E 62

23 35

25 37

123

125

124

126

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 26

Page 35

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response

Relay Functions

Pulse Relay

Toggle Relay

Turn relay ON

Turn relay OFF

View relay status

*3*

*2O

*1O

*0O

X6#

%2A 3%2A

%2A 2O Cpn

%2A 1O Cpn

%2A0O Cpn

X6#

O Cpn

X%]

• Rly

• Rly1

• Rly0

X%]

]

KEY: X! = Specific port number 01-99

= On or off status 0 = off or disable, 1 = on or enable

X6#

= Pulse time in 20 milliseconds per count

Input Contact Closure Port

View the input state or value

Firmware Version/Part Number/Information

Query ﬁrmware version

Query verbose version information

Query ﬁrmware version

Query bootstrap version

IPLTCR48 • Communication and Control 27

Query factory ﬁrmware version

Query updated ﬁrmware version

NOTE: An asterisk (*) placed after the version number indicates which version is currently running. A question mark (?) indicates that only the factory firmware version is loaded. A caret (^)

after the version number indicates the firmware version that should be running, but a Mode 1 reset was executed. The default factory firmware version is loaded. An exclamation point (!) after the version number indicates corrupted firmware.

KEY: X! = Specific port number (01-99)

X1!

= Unit firmware version

X4#

= 0 = off, 1 = on, value = 4095, based on a 12-bit A to D

Request part number

Request model number

Request model description

Request system memory usage

Request user memory usage

X! }

Q Q

0Q 0Q

1Q 1Q

2Q 2Q

3Q 3Q

4Q 4Q

N N

1I 1I

2I 2I

3I 3I

4I 4I

%5 D

X4#]

X1!]

Sum of responses from 2Q-3Q-4Q

]

X1!]

X1!

(plus web ver.-desc-UL date and time)

X1!

(plus web ver.-desc-UL date and time)

60-544-x5

IPL T CR48

Four contact input ports, eight relay ports

# Bytes/Kbytes used out of # Kbytes

]

Page 36

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response

IP Setup Commands

Set Unit name24

Set Unit name to factory default

Read Unit name

Set time and date

Read time and date

Set GMT offset

Read GMT offset

Set daylight saving time

KEY: X# = Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value -12.0 to +14.0

X1@ = Name is a text string up to 24 characters drawn from the alphabet, digits, minus sign or hyphen. No blank or space characters are permitted.

X1#

Read local date and time format Day of week, date month year HH:MM:SS

= Set local date and time format MM/DD/Y-HH:MM:SS.

X3$

= Daylight saving time 0 = off or ignore, 1 = on (use in northern hemisphere) (USA), 2 = on (Europe), 3 = on (Brazil)

X4(

= Default Name: combination of model name and last 3 pairs of MAC address.

Read daylight saving time

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 28

Set DHCP on

Set DHCP off

View DHCP mode

Set IP address

Read IP address

Read hardware address (MAC)

Set subnet mask

Read subnet mask

Set gateway IP address

Read gateway IP address

E X1@

E X1#

E X#

E X3$

E X1$

E X1( CS}

E X1$

• CN

1DH

0DH

}

X1@

W %20 CN

WCN

W X# CZ

WCZ

WCX

W1DH

W0DH

WDH

WCI

WCH

WCS

WCG

| X1@]

X1#

| X1#]

| X#]

X3$

| X3$]

| X%]

X1$

| X1$]

| X1*]

X1(

| X1(]

X1$

| X1$]

Ipn •

Ipt •

Ipz

Ipx

Idh1

Idh0

Ipi •

Ips •

Ipg •

X1@]

X4(]

X1#]

X#]

X3$]

]

X1$]

X1(]

X1$]

KEY: X% = On or off status 0 = off or disable, 1 = on or enable

X1$

= IP address

X1*

= Hardware (MAC) address

X1(

= Subnet mask

X3$

= Daylight saving time 0 = off or ignore, 1 = on (use in northern hemisphere) (USA), 2 = on (Europe), 3 = on (Brazil)

Page 37

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to

the default, which is no password (see Setting and changing passwords on page19 to change a password).

Set administrator password

Clear administrator password

Read administrator password

Set user password

Clear user password

Read user password

Set verbose mode

Read verbose mode

Read connection security level

Conﬁgure broadcast mode

View broadcast mode

Get connection count

E X3#

E X2@

E X6$

• CA

• CU

}

X3#

W %20 CA

WCA

W %20 CU

WCU

WCV

WCK

WEB

WCC

| X3#]

X3#

| X3#]

X2@

| X2@]

| X5@]

X6$

| X6$]

X3#]

Ipa •

]

Ipa •

X3#]

Ipu •

]

Ipu •

X2@]

Vrb

X6$]

Bmd

Number of Connections

]

KEY:

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 29

X1$

= IP address

X2@

X3#

= Password Maximum length of 12 characters and no special characters

X5@

= Connection security level 0 = not logged in, 11 = user, 12 = administrator

X6$

= Broadcast repetition rate in seconds 0-255. 0 = disable

File Commands

Stream ﬁles via port 80

Load ﬁle to user blink memory

Retrieve ﬁle from user blink memory

Example:

Stream ﬁles via Telnet

Load ﬁle to user blink memory

Retrieve ﬁle from user blink memory

24 28

Verbose or tagged response mode status 0 = clear, default for Telnet connections, 1 = verbose mode is enabled,

2 = send tagged responses for queries, 3 = verbose mode is enabled and tagged responses are sent for queries

Use a POST on port 80, followed by the delimited data to be written to the blink ﬁle memory

Send a page GET on port 80 followed by WSF

http://192.168.254.254/mypage.html?cmd=WSF

24 28

+UF, filesize, filename} {raw unprocessed data from the ﬁle up to ﬁlesize} Upl

filename SF

}

1B filename 53 46 0D

{The response is raw data from the ﬁle}

{data from the ﬁle mypage.html}

]

{4 bytes of ﬁlesize, and then raw data from the ﬁle}

Page 38

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response

Re-map Port Designations

Set Telnet port map

Reset Telnet port map

Disable Telnet port map

Read Telnet port map

Set web port map

NOTE: Duplicate port number assignments are not permitted (Telnet and web cannot be the same) and will result in an E13 (invalid parameter) error.

Remapping of the port number (other than to reset to default assignment of 80 or 23 or disable by setting to 0) must be to ports 1024 or higher.

port# MT

23MT

0MT

port# MH

}

W port# MT

W23MT

W0MT

WMT

W port# MH

Pmt port#

Pmt00023

Pmt00000

]

port#

Pmh port#

]

Reset web port map

Disable web port map

Read web port map

Web Browser Speciﬁc

Read response from last URL cmd

E-mail

Conﬁgure e-mail events

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 30

Read e-mail events

Send e-mail (event)

Set mail server IP, domain name

Read mail server IP, domain name

KEY:

X1$

= IP address

X1%

= Mail domain name

X4%

X4^

= E-mail recipient address

X4&

= Name of e-mail file to be sent

X5$

E-mail recipient number

ASCII digits representing numeric value of data element read from event buffer

80MH

0MH

}

E X4%, X4^, X4&

E X4%

E X1$, X1% CM}

}

W 80MH

W 0MH

WMH

W UB

}

Range = 1 - 64 max Max number of characters for full e-mail address is 31 characters

X4%

X4% CR| X4^, X4&]

X4% SM|

X1$

WCM

%2C

X4^

X1% CM|

%2C

X4&

Pmh00080

Pmh00000

]

port#

response from command

X4%, X4^, X4&]

Ipr

X4%]

Eml

X1$, X1%]

Ipm

| X1$, X1%]

]

Page 39

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response

Event Control

Read event buffer memory

Write event memory

24 27

Read string from event memory

Write string to event memory

Start events

Stop events

24 27

Read number of events running

E X3%, X3^, X3&, X3* E}

E X3%, X3^, X3&, X3(, X3* E}

E X3%, X3^, X3&, X4$ FE}

24 27

string*

}

1AE

}

0AE

}

X3%, X3^, X3& FE}

X3%

%2C

X3^

W string %2A

W1AE

W0AE

WAE

%2C

X3%

X3&

X3* E| X5$]

%2C

X3&

X3(

%2C

X4$ FE|

X3& FE|

%2C

X3* E|

X3&

%2C

X3^

X3%, X3^, X3&, X3(]

Evt

string]

X3%, X3^, X3&

Evt

]

Ego

]

Est

Enm#####

]

string

]

KEY:

X3%

= Event number Range = 0-99 (max)

X3^

= Event buffer 0 = receive, 1 = user (absolute), 2 = user (relative), 3 = NVRAM

X3&

= Event buffer offset: Range = 0 - MaxBufferSize

X3*

= Event data size: bit, Byte (8-bit), Short (16-bit), Long (32-bit) (only first letter is required)

X3(

= Event data to write

X4$

= Number of bytes to read

X5$

ASCII digits representing numeric value of data element read from event buffer

Reset Commands

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 31

the default, which is no password (see Setting and changing passwords on page19 to change a password).

Erase user-supplied web page or

24 28

ﬁle

Erase blink memory

Reset all device settings to

factory

Absolute system reset, but retain

NOTE: This command is the same as the ZQQQ command except that it excludes IP settings such as IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, unit name, DHCP setting, and port

mapping (Telnet, web, or direct access) in order to preserve communication with the device. This reset is recommended after a firmware update. It also erases the files system and passwords.

Absolute system reset

NOTE: This command resets all settings and memories. The ZQQQ command resets everything (all settings, adjustments, the IP address, and subnet mask) to the factory default values.

Files in blink memory are also erased by this command. The firmware version does not change. The IP address is reset to 192.168.254.254 and the subnet mask is reset to

255.255.0.0.

filename EF

ZFFF

ZXXX} WZXXX

E ZY}

ZQQQ

}

W filename EF

WZFFF

WZY

WZQQQ

Del • filename

]

Zpf

]

Zpx

]

Zpy

]

Zpq

]

Page 40

Device Control

Custom Web Pages

Telnet (Port 23)

Control of AV devices can be accomplished in several ways once the IPLTCR48 has been connected and configured. These include web pages, Telnet, and direct port access.

These pages can either be modified versions of the existing web pages or new web pages developed in the field.

Web page development can be done with a website development tool such as Frontpage or Dreamweaver. Custom web pages can be loaded with the web server File Manager (see Managing files on page22).

Telnet, short for Telecommunications Network, provides a way for you to connect to a computer or server (in this case the IPLTCR48) on a network. Once connected via Telnet, you can send ASCII serial commands (see Programmer Guide for the Telnet and Web

Browser on page23) to control devices connected to the IPLTCR48.

Accessing and using Telnet

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, then select Command Prompt from the

pop-up list.

2. On the Command Prompt screen, type Telnet at the prompt, then press <Enter>. The

Telnet program starts (see figure21).

Figure 21. Telnet Command Prompt

3. At the command prompt, type open and press Enter on the keyboard.

4. At the <to> prompt, type the IP address of the IPLTCR48. (The default IP address is

192.168.254.254, but it may have been changed in the setup or configuration process. If it was changed, use the new address.) Telnet defaults to port 23.

Figure 22. Connecting to the IP Address

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 32

Page 41

Troubleshooting

5. Passwords were set up for the connected system, so you are prompted to log in as

Administrator or User.

NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have

been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password (see Setting and

changing passwords on page19 to change a password).

6. Once you are connected, you can enter serial (ASCII) commands as desired.

7. When you are through entering commands to the IPLTCR48, type quit at the

command prompt to quit Telnet.

For best results, make connections in the following order. Turn on:

1. Control devices (such as a PC or laptop)

2. IPLTCR48

3. Output devices (such as projector lifts, screen lifts, and lighting systems)

If the output AV device cannot be remotely controlled, check the following:

Power Connections

1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in.

2. Ensure that each device is receiving power. The power LED on the front panel of the

IPLTCR48 lights if the device is receiving power.

Data Connections

1. Check the cabling connections and make adjustments as needed. The LINK LEDs

on the IPLTCR48 and the computer should be solid green if a network connection is detected. If these LEDs are not lit, either the cable is faulty or not plugged in, or the wrong type of cable is being used (see Connecting the Hardware on page11).

2. Try to ping the unit by typing ping 192.168.254.254 at the Windows command

prompt or use the web address provided to you by your system administrator.

If you get no response:

a. Ensure that your unit is using the appropriate subnet mask (check with your system

administrator).

b. Ensure that your PC does not have a software firewall program that might block the

IP address of the unit.

3. If contact is established with the unit but the unit web pages cannot be accessed by

your web browser, verify (in the Options or Preferences menu of the browser) that your web browser is configured for direct network connection and not set up to use a proxy server.

If you are still experiencing problems, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline.

Configuration

If, when configuring a unit, the MAC address on the rear panel is not visibly accessible and the IP address is not known, use the direct PC connection method (see Communication

and Control on page16).

NOTE: If the unit is not new (for example, out of the box), see Resetting the Controller

on page9 for instructions on how to reset the IP back to factory default.

IPL T CR48 • Communication and Control 33

Page 42

Glossary

This section provides definitions of terms related to the IPLTCR48.

10/100Base-T — Ethernet that uses Unshielded Twisted Pair (such as UTP - CAT 5) cable,

where the amount of data transmitted between two points in a given amount of time is equal to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) — ARP is a protocol which assigns an IP address to a device based on the MAC or physical machine address of the device.

Contact Closure — An encapsulated switch containing two metal wires that serve as the contact points. When these contact points meet, it creates a complete circuit (for example, ports 1 through 4 to ground on the IPLTCR48).

Custom web page — Any file that can be loaded into an IPLTCR48 and served by the unit’s internal web server. A custom web page can provide control of devices attached to the IPLTCR48 without use of the GlobalViewer® (GV) or Global Configurator (GC). This is true with or without an accompanying event script. Any number and size of graphics can be used, but if they are too large to fit on the IPLTCR48, you can write your web page so that they can be served from another web server. If you install Microsoft® Internet Information Services (IIS) on your desktop, you can serve any page on its hard disk. The IPLTCR48 functions like a small computer with a web server — you can use it for various web tasks.

DHCP — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which is a standardized communications protocol that enables network administrators to locally and automatically manage the assignment of IP addresses in a network for an organization.

Driver — A GC compatible package. It includes the event script that controls devices.

Ethernet — A network protocol that uses MAC addresses instead of IP addresses to

exchange data between computers. Using ARP (see above), with TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices can be connected to the Internet. An Ethernet LAN typically uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. Ethernet systems currently provide transmission speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

Event script — A program that runs on an IPLTCR48 controller, and issues queries and

commands to the attached devices. Event scripts are written in the “Extron C” language (*.sc), and compiled into an event script (*.evt). GC performs this compilation. The compiled result is loaded onto the IPLTCR48. The Extron C language is similar to ANSI C, with some differences. As long as event scripts are turned on, event scripts run continuously on the unit.

Global Configurator (GC) — A Windows® program that, based on user input, creates a

GlobalViewer (GV). GC requests system information such as which devices you have and your current list of IP addresses. With this information, GC creates a GlobalViewer for your specific devices. GC also compiles the event scripts and loads the GV and event scripts onto the box. When using GC, you must specify the port number for each device (for attached devices to be controlled, they must be on that port). In order for multiple IP Link® units to appear in the same GV, all the units must be configured at the same time, using GC.

IPL T CR48 • Glossary 34

Page 43

GlobalViewer (GV) — A set of web pages (HTML, XML, JS) and graphics that are loaded

into the memory of an IPLTCR48. These pages provide an interface for control of devices attached to the IPLTCR48. They communicate with the event scripts running on the unit, and the event scripts issue the commands and queries. This communication between the web pages and the event scripts occurs through predetermined memory locations in the IPLTCR48. GV is initially created by GC; however, it is possible to edit the GV HTML, XML, and JavaScript files outside of Global Configurator. This edited GV is called “hard-coded” or manually generated GV.

HTTP — HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which is a web protocol based on TCP/IP, that is used to fetch HyperText objects from remote web pages.

Internet Protocol (IP) — The protocol or standard used to send information from one computer to another on the Internet.

IP address — A unique, 32-bit binary number (12-digit decimal number, xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) that identifies each sender and each receiver of information connected to a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. IP addresses can be static (see Static IP) or dynamic (see DHCP on page34).

IP Netmask — A 32-bit binary number (12-digit decimal number, xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) used on subnets (smaller, local networks) to help the router determine which network traffic gets routed internally to local computers and which network traffic goes out on the Internet.

Media Access Control (MAC) Address — A unique hardware number given to devices that connect to the Internet. When your computer or networking device (such as a router, hub, or interface) is connected to the Internet, a table (see ARP on page34) relates the IP address of the device to its corresponding physical (MAC) address on the LAN.

Pass-through — Allows control systems to work with the IPLTCR48 and provides a link

between two ports.

Ping — A utility that tests network connections. It is used to determine if the host has an

operating connection and is able to exchange information with another host.

Port number — A preassigned address within a server that provides a direct route from the application to the Transport layer or from the Transport layer to the application of a TCP/IP system.

Relay — An electromechanical device that opens or closes electrical contacts when energized by an isolated electrical coil circuit.

Static IP — An IP address that has been specifically (instead of dynamically [see DHCP on page34]) assigned to a device or system in a network configuration. This type of address requires manual configuration of the actual network device or system and can only be changed manually or by enabling DHCP.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) — The communication

protocol (language) of the Internet. Computers and devices with direct access to the Internet are provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program to allow them to send and receive information in an understandable form.

Telnet — A utility available on most PCs that allows the computer system to communicate

with one of its remote users or clients. A user who wishes to access a remote system initiates a Telnet session, using the address of the remote client. The user may be prompted to provide a user name and password if the client is set up to require them.

URL encoding — Allows you to send information and commands to the unit to change its

configuration or provide you with feedback.

IPL T CR48 • Glossary 35

Page 44

Extron 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 Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.

Europe:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands

Africa:

Extron South Africa South Tower 160 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank 2196, South Africa

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 if modiﬁcations were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron.

NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return

Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.

USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 Asia: 65.6383.4400

Europe: 31.33.453.4040 or 800.3987.6673 Japan: 81.3.3511.7655 Africa: 27.11.447.6162 Middle East: 971.4.299.1800

Asia:

Extron Asia Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg. Singapore 368363 Singapore

China:

Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China

Japan:

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

Middle East:

Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F13, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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.

Contact Information

Worldwide Headquarters: Extron USA West, 1025 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92805, 800.633.9876