Extron Electronics IPL Pro User Manual

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IPL Pro Series • Setup Guide

The Extron IPL 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 and support for power over Ethernet (PoE). Depending on the model, an IPLPro control processor can include multiple bidirectional serial 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 IPL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 IPL 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3) 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 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6).

 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 IPL will control.

Mount and Cable All Devices

 Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see Mounting on page3).  Cable devices to the control processor (see Cabling and Features on page 4).  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 - LAN (Ethernet) on page5.

 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.

IPL 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Plus or GCProfessional 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 or Ethernet port.

• Select settings (serial protocol) 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 IPL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

Open the Toolbelt utility in

connected to the network.

Do you

know the MAC

address?

Yes

Select the desired

device from the list.

Activate the Identify Hardware feature.

To determine the correct device, click on a device in the list and observe the device. The front panel LEDs of the selected device ash.

Click on devices in the list until the LEDs

of the correct device ash.

Enable DHCP or you must type in the

IP address, subnet address, and gateway,

then congure other network settings as needed.

Figure 1. Network Setup, Online Method

Power LED

Network

ess

connector

ess

Mounting

Securely mount the control processor and other devices and attach cables using the wiring section (Cabling and Features on page4) 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.

Panels and Locations of Features

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

Reset

Button

(recessed)

Reset

Button

RTS

CTS

RTS

CTS

COM

RTS

CTS

COM (Serial)

LEDs

COM

312

COM (Serial)

LEDs

COM

312 645

IPL PRO S1

IPL PRO S3

1000

LINK

ACT

IPL PRO S6

1000

LINK

ACT

LAN/

LEDs

Rear Panel Features

POWER

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

12V

S/N: ####### E######

0.2A MAX

Tx Rx

RTSCTS

5-pole COM

RS-232 port

COM 2

Tx Rx

COM 2

Tx Rx

COM 5

Tx Rx

Power

input

POWER 12V

X.XA MAX

Power

input

POWER 12V

X.XA MAX

MAC

address

COM 1

Tx Rx

5-pole COM

RS-232/RS-422/

RS-485 ports

COM 1

Tx Rx

COM 4

Tx Rx

IPL PRO S1

COM

RTSCTS

COM 3

Tx Rx

RTSCTS

5-pole COM

RS-232 ports

COM 3

Tx Rx

COM 6

RTSCTS

LAN / PoE

LAN/PoE

(Ethernet)

connector and LEDs

IPL PRO S3

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

S/N: ####### E######

LAN / PoE

LAN/PoE (Ethernet)

connector and LEDs

IPL PRO S6

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

LAN / PoE

MAC

addr

MAC addr

NOTE: Numbers adjacent to LEDs

correspond to the like-numbered rear panel ports.

Figure 2. IPL Pro Series Front Panel Features

LAN/PoE (Ethernet)

connector and LEDs

Figure 3. IPL Pro Series Rear Panel Features

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