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

IPL Pro Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

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Cabling and Features

Attach cables using the following wiring diagrams as a guide. Full details are available in the IPLPro Series User Guide.

ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by experienced personnel. ATTENTION: L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par du personnel expérimenté.

Power

ATTENTION:

Always use a power

POWER 12V

X.XA MAX

Rear Panel

3/16" (5 mm) Max.

Tie Wrap

Ridged

Power Input, External Power Supply

• Connect to included 12 VDC power supply.

– Return

+12 VDC input

• Front panel LED ( ) blinks during boot-up and lights when the IPL is powered and operational.

Ridged

Smooth

1A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

Power Supply

External

Ground all devices.

Front Panel

NOTE:

Check the polarity of the power supply before connecting it to the IPL.

NOTE: IPL Pro Series control processors accept power over Ethernet (PoE) through

the LAN port in addition to network communication (see Control - LAN (Ethernet) on page5 for cabling and details). Both an exte rnal power supply and PoE can be connected to the control processor simultaneously. The IPL uses PoE when it is available but can switch seamlessly to the external 12VDC power supply if the PoE connection is dropped.

supply supplied or specified by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the unit.

ATTENTION:

Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie par Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi que l’unité.

Control — Serial (COM)

Front Panels

To COM port

Rear Panels

formats for each port.

-A6-

XX-XX-XX

## E######

-A6-XX-XX-XX

eceived.

Tx Rx

COM 1

COM 4

RTSCTS

5-pole COM

(RS-232, RS-422*, RS-485*)

*See the Serial Options

table for which port

supports which standards.

NOTE: The 5-pole COM ports support both

Serial (COM) Ports

Select protocol via software.

COM port default protocol:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits • 1 stop bit

• no parity • no ow control

hardware and software ow control.

5-pole

Over Shield Wires

Clear to send

RTS

Request to send

G Ground Rx Receive Tx

Transmit

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

Heat ShrinkHeat Shrink

Strip wires 3/16" (5 mm) max.

Projector, Panel

Display, PC, or

Other RS-232,

RS-422, or

RS-485 Device

CTS

NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.

NOTE: The supported serial formats

vary depending on the COM port, as shown at right.

Model COM Port

IPL Pro S1 IPL Pro S3

IPL Pro S6

Serial Options

1 1

2, 3

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

RS-232

Only

RS-232, RS-422,

or RS-485

COM

RTS

CTS

312 645

RTS =

Request to Send CTS = Clear to Send Tx = Transmitting Data Rx = Receiving Data

5-pole COM Pin Conﬁgurations

RS-232

1 (Tx)

2 (Rx)

3 (G)

4 (RTS)

5 (CTS)

*See the Serial Options table of supported

RS-422*

Ground

RTS

CTS

COM

Tx-

Rx-

Ground

Tx+

Rx+

RTS

CTS

RS-485*

Data-

(pins 1 & 2

tied together)

Ground

Data+

(pins 4 & 5

tied together)

Control — LAN (Ethernet)

TCP/IP

Network

Touchlink Pro

Touchpanel

Ethernet

RJ-45 Connector

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

12345678

Straight-through Cable

(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange 2 orange 2 orange 3 white-green 3 white-green 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 green 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown

PL PRO S6

Default protocol:

Activity LED

Link LED

LAN / PoE

Rear Panel Front Panel

• IPL IP address: 192.168.254.250

• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

• DNS address: 127.0.0.1

• DHCP: off

• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected

• Data rates: 10/100/1000Base-T

The control processor is assigned a unique user hardware ID number (MAC address) (for example, 00-05-A6-05-1C-A0). You may need this address during configuration of the control processor. A label that indicates the MAC address is located on the rear panel of the unit.

Extron Devices

(Switchers, Scalers)

LAN/PoE (Ethernet)

Crossover Cable

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-green 2 orange 2 green 3 white-green 3 white-orange 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 orange 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown

T568B T568AT568BTIA/EIA-T568B

Power over Ethernet (PoE):

If PoE is available, the IPL uses PoE. If PoE is dropped (disconnects), the IPL switches seamlessly to the external 12 VDC power supply, if it is installed.

Default login credentials:

• Username: admin

• Password: extron

1000 Mbps

1000

LINK

ACT

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

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

Connection

Network is active.

Data is being sent/r

MAC Address

IPL Pro Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

About Global Conﬁgurator (with GC Professional and GC Plus Modes)

What The Software Does

Global Configurator is the software tool for network setup and configuration of an IPLPro control processor. Global Configurator:

• Loads device drivers for monitoring the status of and controlling devices within the AV system.

• Uploads GUIDesigner layouts to touchpanels and third party touch interfaces.

• Creates the configuration containing all the settings for the control processor and the products with which it interacts in the

AV system.

• Generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer that is uploaded to the IPL (a GlobalViewer host device) along with

the completed configuration and can be accessed as a web page.

Using GlobalViewer, users can monitor and control Extron and third-party equipment such as projectors, displays, computer monitors, VCRs, and DVD players.

Resources

Obtaining Control Drivers

Extron provides an extensive selection of device drivers available on the Extron website. If the system requires a control driver that is not already available, you have additional options:

• Request a new serial (RS-232) or Ethernet driver from Extron.

Obtaining Instructions, Information, and Assistance

A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the beginning of this guide. For additional information see the help files and the IPLProSeries User Guide, available at www.extron.com.

If you have questions during installation and setup, call the ExtronS3 Sales & Technical

Support Hotline or the ExtronS3 Control Systems Support Hotline.

Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website

There are three main ways to find software, firmware, and device drivers within www.extron.com:

• Via links from the web page for the specific product

• Via the Download Center page (Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within www.extron.com.)

• Via links from search results

NOTE: For some software you have the option to click the Download Now button to begin downloading the software file.

For other software there is a link for contacting an Extron support representative who can provide you access to the latest version.

To obtain Global Configurator (GC Professional, GC Plus) software, you must have an Extron Insider account and contact an Extron support representative. Extron provides training to our customers on how to use the software. Access to Global Configurator Professional is available to users who successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certification.

NOTE: New RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and Ethernet drivers developed specifically

for the IPLinkPro platform. With the exception of IR device drivers, drivers used for the previous generation IPLink (non-Pro) control processors are not compatible.

Overall Conﬁguration Procedure for the Control Processor

Within Global Conﬁgurator (GC Professional or GC Plus mode):

Create a new GC Professional or GC Plus project

Conﬁgure the IP settings of

the control processor and the

TouchLink Pro touchpanels.

and add the control processor to it.

Will

TouchLink Pro or

No Yes

third party touchpanels or

other user interfaces

be used?

Create GUI layouts for the touchpanels or other interfaces:

1. Start GUI Designer.

2. Create GUI layout designs for each TouchLink Pro or third party touchpanel (with a TouchLink Interface), or for a computer or mobile device (with LinkLicense).

3. Save and build the GUI layout le.

Congure ports on the

control processor.

Create monitors, schedules, macros, and local variables.

“Network

See “Network

Communication

Setup”

Setup” in this

guide.

Import GUI layouts, add touchpanels

or other interfaces (if used), and

congure them.

Save the project.

Build and upload the conguration to

the control processor.

Test the system, make adjustments,

nalize conguration.

Figure 4. Overall Conﬁguration Steps

If you have questions during installation and setup, you can call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline or the Extron

S3 Control Systems Support Hotline (1.800.633.9877).

IPL Pro Series • Setup Guide (Continued)

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Extron Electronics IPL Pro User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation

Network Communication Setup

Mounting

Panels and Locations of Features

Front Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

Cabling and Features

Power

Control — Serial (COM)

Control — LAN (Ethernet)

What The Software Does

Resources

Obtaining Control Drivers

Obtaining Instructions, Information, and Assistance

Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website