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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

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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.

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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

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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.

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.

Instrukcje bezpieczeństwa • Polska

OSTRZEŻENIE: Ten symbol, , gdy używany na produkt, ma na celu

poinformować użytkownika o obecności izolowanego i niebezpiecznego napięcia wewnątrz obudowy produktu, który może stanowić zagrożenie porażenia prądem elektrycznym.

UWAGI: Ten symbol, , gdy używany na produkt, jest przeznaczony do

ostrzegania użytkownika ważne operacyjne oraz instrukcje konserwacji (obsługi) w literaturze, wyposażone w sprzęt.

Informacji na temat wytycznych w sprawie bezpieczeństwa, regulacji wzajemnej zgodności, zgodność EMI/EMF, dostępności i Tematy pokrewne, zobacz Extron bezpieczeństwa i regulacyjnego zgodności przewodnik, część numer 68-290-01, na stronie internetowej Extron, www.extron.com.

Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский

ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан

на продукте, предупреждает пользователя о наличии неизолированного опасного напряжения внутри корпуса продукта, которое может привести к поражению электрическим током.

ВНИМАНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан на продукте,

предупреждает пользователя о наличии важных инструкций по эксплуатации и обслуживанию в руководстве, прилагаемом к данному оборудованию.

Для получения информации о правилах техники безопасности, соблюдении нормативных требований, электромагнитной совместимости (ЭМП/ЭДС), возможности доступа и других вопросах см. руководство по безопасности и соблюдению нормативных требований Extron на сайте Extron: ,

www.extron.com, номер по каталогу - 68-290-01.

安全说明 • 简体中文

警告：产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险电压，

有触电危险。

注意：产品上的这个标志意在提示用户设备随附的用户手册中有

重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。

关于我们产品的安全指南、遵循的规范、EMI/EMF 的兼容性、无障碍使用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问 Extron 网站 , www.extron.com，参见

Extron 安全规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01。

安全記事 • 繁體中文

안전 지침 • 한국어

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可能會導致觸電之風險的未絕緣危險電壓。

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重要的操作和維護（維修）説明。

有關安全性指導方針、法規遵守、EMI/EMF 相容性、存取範圍和相關主題的詳細資訊，請瀏覽 Extron 網站：www.extron.com，然後參閱《Extron 安全性與法規遵守手冊》，準則編號 68-290-01。

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記載されている重要な操作と保守( 整備)の指示についてユーザーの注意を喚起するものです。

安全上のご注意、法規厳守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目については、エクストロンのウェブサイト www.extron.com より『 Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 ( P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。

경고: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는

접지되지 않은 위험한 전류로 인해 사용자가 감전될 위험이 있음을 경고합니다.

주의: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 장비와 함께 제공된 책자에 나와

있는 주요 운영 및 유지보수(정비) 지침을 경고합니다.

안전 가이드라인, 규제 준수, EMI/EMF 호환성, 접근성, 그리고 관련 항목에 대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(www.extron.com)의 Extron 안전 및 규제 준수 안내서, 68-290-01 조항을 참조하십시오.

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, Entwine, 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

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.

NOTES:

Battery Notice

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

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

• This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

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

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

Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

of used batteries according to the instructions.

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

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.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

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 used for 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.

Contents

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

Before You Begin ................................................ 1

About the MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controllers .... 1

Features ......................................................... 2

Controlling Other Devices ............................... 3

IR and RS-232 Device Control ............................ 3

How the MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controllers

Work: Components and Interactions ................. 4

Optional Control Modules ................................... 5

System Requirements ........................................ 6

Hardware Requirements ................................. 6

Software Requirements .................................. 6

Operation, Features, and Cabling ...............7

Setup Checklist:

How to Proceed With Installation ....................... 8

Prepare ........................................................... 8

Conﬁgure the MLC ......................................... 8

Perform Physical Installation ........................... 8

UL and Safety Requirements .............................. 9

Installing or Replacing Button Labels .................. 9

Front Panel Features and Operation ................. 10

Buttons......................................................... 10

Volume Control ............................................. 11

Conﬁguration Port......................................... 12

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive

Mode) .......................................................... 13

Preparing the MLC for Front Panel

Lockout ....................................................... 15

IR Control ......................................................... 15

IR Learning: Top Panel Receiver ................... 15

Panel Features and Cabling ............................ 16

Conﬁg (Host) Port Cabling ............................ 16

Right and Rear Panel Features and

Cabling ........................................................ 17

Top Panel: IR Learning Sensor ...................... 30

Left Side Panel: Reset Features .................... 30

Resetting the Unit ............................................. 31

Pinout Guides ................................................... 32

Software-based Conﬁguration and

Control ..........................................................34

Conﬁguration and Control: an Overview ............ 34

The Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to This

Section and Other Resources .......................... 35

Communicating with the MLC .......................... 35

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network

Communication ............................................... 36

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via

Global Conﬁgurator ..................................... 36

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via

the ARP Command ..................................... 37

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via

a Web Browser ............................................ 39

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via

SISCommands and RS-232 ....................... 40

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via

SISCommands and Telnet .......................... 40

Setting up the PC for IP Communication

with an MLC104IPPlus ............................. 40

Global Conﬁgurator Software for Windows® ..... 44

Downloading the Software and Getting

Started ........................................................ 44

PC System Requirements ............................. 44

Using Global Conﬁgurator: Helpful Tips......... 45

Advanced Conﬁguration ................................... 46

IR Learning to Create Customized IR

Driver Files ................................................... 46

Advanced Conﬁguration Options in Global

Conﬁgurator ................................................ 46

Conﬁguring an Auxiliary (MLS, PVS)

Switcher ...................................................... 48

Setting up Passwords ................................... 49

Printing a Wiring Block Diagram .................... 49

Updating Firmware ....................................... 50

Advanced Serial Port Control: Direct Port

Access (Ports 2001 Through 2003) ............. 50

Controlling an MLC 104 IP Plus ........................ 52

Embedded Web Pages ................................. 52

GlobalViewer Web Pages ............................. 63

viiMLC 104 IP Plus Series • Contents

Customizing the MLC Control Web Pages ........ 67

Troubleshooting ................................................ 68

Power Connections ...................................... 68

Data Connections ......................................... 68

Device Control Connections and

Conﬁguration ............................................... 68

SIS Programming and Control ................... 69

Host-to-MLC Communications ......................... 70

MLC-initiated Messages ............................... 70

Password Information ................................... 70

Error Responses ........................................... 71

Error Response References .......................... 71

Commands and Responses ............................. 71

Using the Command/Response Tables ......... 71

Entering SIS Commands: Helpful Tips .......... 72

Symbol Deﬁnitions ........................................ 73

Command/Response Table for SIS

Commands ................................................. 77

Command/Response Table for Special

Function SIS Commands ........................... 100

Special Applications ................................. 108

Using Monitoring to Make Functions Track

Actual Conditions .......................................... 108

Prerequisite Setup Steps ............................ 109

Setting Up the Front Panel Button .............. 110

Setting up Monitoring Conditions ................ 112

Working with Combination Source Devices ..... 114

Available Methods ...................................... 114

Using an IRCM-DV+ Control Module

and One MLC Input Button for

DVD-VCR Control ...................................... 115

Scheduling Front Panel Lockout Periods ........ 120

Sending E-mail by Pressing a Button .............. 120

Working With a Non-MediaLink Extron

Switcher ........................................................ 122

Using Digital Inputs ......................................... 124

Using Digital Input For an Alert Notiﬁcation

System ...................................................... 124

Using Digital Outputs ...................................... 127

Controlling a Low Voltage Screen Motor

Controller ................................................... 127

Using an Ampliﬁer and Volume Controller

with the MLC ................................................. 132

Volume Control Hardware Setup ................. 133

Volume Control Software Setup .................. 134

Customizing HTML Files to Control Devices,

Modify

E-mail Alerts ................................................... 136

Embedded Web Pages, and Send

Creating and Using Server Side Includes

(SSIs) ......................................................... 136

Reference Material ................................... 139

Glossary ......................................................... 139

File Types: a Key to Extron-speciﬁc File

Names .......................................................... 142

Cut-out Templates .......................................... 143

MLC 104 IP Plus......................................... 143

MLC 104 IP Plus AAP and MLC 104 IP

Plus DV+ ................................................... 144

MLC 104 IP Plus L ...................................... 145

Dimensions..................................................... 146

MLC 104 IP Plus L and MLC 104 IP Plus

Dimensions ................................................ 146

MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ and MLC 104 IP

Plus AAP Dimensions ................................ 147

Mounting Instructions ..................................... 148

General Information and Guidelines for All

Installations ................................................ 148

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Compliance ............................................... 148

Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box

or Mud Ring .............................................. 149

Mounting the MLC to a Wall or Furniture ..... 149

Rack Mounting an MLC 104 IP Plus L ........ 150

Firmware Updates ..................................... 152

Determining the Firmware Version ................... 152

Using the Global Conﬁgurator Software ...... 152

Using a Web Browser ................................. 152

Updating the Main Firmware ........................... 154

Locating and Downloading the Firmware .... 154

Updating Firmware via Extron IP Link File

Manager Software ..................................... 155

Updating Firmware Via the MLC 104 IP

Plus Embedded Web Page ........................ 157

Updating Firmware Via Extron Firmware

Loader Software ........................................ 158

Resetting the MLC and Restoring its

Conﬁguration ............................................. 159

Index ........................................................... 160

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Contents viii

Introduction

This section covers the following basic information you should know about this guide and the product before installation:

• Before You Begin — What this guide covers and does not cover, and what terms are

used to refer to this product

• About the MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controllers — An overview of the product and its

features

• IR and RS-232 Device Control — General information about IR and RS-232 control

of other products

• How the MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controllers Work: Components and

Interactions — A conceptual explanation of how it works

• Optional Control Modules — An overview of some of the control modules for the

MLCs

• System Requirements — Computer and network system requirements for setting up

an MLC

Before You Begin

This guide provides detailed information and best practices recommendations about cabling and configuring the Extron MLC 104 IP Plus Series MediaLink Controllers, and reference information about their dimensions, programming, and special applications.

It does not contain instructions on the most basic setup steps: those are covered in the MLC 104 IP Plus Series Setup Guide and the Global Configurator Help file, which describes how to use the Global Configurator (GC) program to download drivers, add AV devices to a GC configuration, and to configure the buttons and functions, set a shutdown schedule, and set up e-mail alerts to flag a projector disconnection or warn that lamp hours are exceeded.

Throughout this guide the various models in the MLC 104 IP Plus Series are also referred to as the “MLC 104 IP Plus,” “MLC 104,” “MLC,” or “controller.” Global Configurator software is also referred to as “GC,” and the GlobalViewer application is sometimes referred to as “GV.” In images of software or web pages, circled numbers correspond to the likenumbered procedural steps.

About the MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controllers

The MLC 104 IP Plus Series controllers are capable of controlling and monitoring a projector or other display device, source devices, switchers, and various other items such as lights, a projector lift, or a screen motor. They can be used in a distributed control system environment or as stand-alone controllers. They allow legacy products to be linked to and controlled via a network.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Introduction 1

Features

General features

• Flexible options for device control

• Controlling the MLC — All models offer front panel controls. The optional

SCP104 Series hard-wired control pads mirror the front panel controls on the MLC. The MLC can also be controlled via a computer using IP, RS-232, or digitalI/O signals.

• Controlling other devices — All models offer RS-232 and IR-based projector,

display, and source control; digital I/O (digital input or output) controls; and RS232 remote control of an Extron switcher. Additionally, the MLC 104 IP Plus_DV+ includes an IRCM-DV+ control module (for DVD and VCR control) installed in the faceplate.

• A variety of mounting options — The MLC can be mounted in furniture or a wall,

in a lectern, or in a surface mount box, depending on the model and its faceplate. Optional faceplates are available for rack mounting the MLC.

• Universal power system compatibility — The MLC includes an external power

supply that accepts 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input.

Network and configuration features

All MLC 104 IP Plus models can be configured and controlled via a host computer using RS-232 communication or via IP Link Ethernet control. Setup and control can be accomplished by simple ASCII commands (Simple Instruction Set, SIS™) or via the free Global Configurator (GC) program. The GC software offers many more setup options than does SIS programming.

The MLC integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE) software and the free GlobalViewer web-based AV resource management and remote control application. Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at www.extron.com.

Via Ethernet/IP communication you can access the MLC embedded web pages, which include online diagnostics and monitoring of basic control features. As an integrated part of the MLC, IP Link provides the following advantages:

• Global compatibility — The MLC uses standard Ethernet communication protocols,

including ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP, IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP.

• Embedded web page serving — The MLC 104 IP Plus offers up to 7.25 MB of flash

memory for storing Extron GlobalViewer and user-supplied web pages, configuration settings, and device drivers. Data in flash memory is served at a transfer rate of 6 Mbits (megabits per second).

• Multi-user support — Up to two hundred (200) simultaneous connections enable

each IP Link device to support many concurrent users and improve system throughput by sending information in parallel.

• Built-in multilevel security — The user controls access to the devices attached

to the controller. Two levels of password protection (administrator and user) provide appropriate security.

• Management ability via Global Configurator 2.2 and higher — The included

software and the GlobalViewer web pages associated with it allow you to control, monitor, and schedule various functions of devices connected to IPLink products such as the MLC.

• E-mail notification — The MLC 104 IP Plus can be set up to send e-mail

notifications, such as a notice that a projector has been disconnected or the projector lamp has been used for a designated number of hours.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Introduction 2

Controlling Other Devices

Speakers

on MLC 104 IP Plus

The MLC offers RS-232 and infrared (IR) control and monitoring, and control via digital input/ output ports. It can learn IR signals from remote controls to communicate with sources such as VCRs and DVD players (see figure 1). Users can create their own device drivers (IR or RS-232) or go to the Extron website (www.extron.com) to obtain device drivers.

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IR and RS-232 Device Control

The MLC must be configured in one of the following ways before it sends commands to a projector, display, or source device:

• An IR or an RS-232 driver file can be installed from a disk, downloaded from the Extron

website (www.extron.com), or downloaded from the extensive Extron driver library using the driver subscription feature within Global Configurator. The driver is saved to a folder and uploaded to the MLC via Global Configurator.

• RS-232 command strings can be entered directly from a host computer using Global

Configurator.

• IR commands can be entered directly from an IR remote control through IR learning and

the Extron IR Learner software to create a driver that the MLC can use. IR learning is convenient for installing new or updated commands into the MLC in the field in the rare cases when a driver is not already available from Extron.

See the Global Conﬁgurator Help file or the IR Learner Help file (which come with the software) for details on setting up the MLC and for downloading, programming, or learning device control commands.

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MLC 104 IP Plus

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MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Introduction 3

How the MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controllers Work:

MLC 104 IP Plus

SCP = secondary control panel

Components and Interactions

Unlike the Extron MediaLink Controller (MLC 206 Series), the MLC 104 IP Plus Series requires and uses event files to perform all functions except basic input switching and volume control. The event files define, monitor, and govern how a MLC 104 IP Plus Series controller works. The following diagram is an example of how the MLC interacts with accessories, event scripts, drivers, ports, input devices, and output devices.

with

Global

Config-

urator

Web

Browser

LAN

Port

Host

Port

FPC*

Lights

Memory

SCP*

Lights

FPC*

* FPC = front panel control

MLC 104

IP Plus

Firmware

MAIN EVENT

(0.evt)

Proj. Driver

(2.evt)

Serial Driver

RS-232

Proj. Port

2-way

RS-232

Figure 2. How the MLC Works

The MLC can be configured completely via Global Configurator software. Once you have set up how you want it to work (assigned drivers to ports, configured buttons and digital I/O ports, and set up IP addresses and functions), that information is saved to a project file that is uploaded into the MLC.

The configuration information is used to create the “main event” (0.evt) script file that defines the operation of the MLC. The main event file also controls and monitors ports and optional control accessories, and also changes made at the front panel (known as FPC, front panel control).

Each button on the MLC and on any connected SCPs or control modules (IRCMs, CMs) has two switch numbers assigned to it: one for the button press, one for release. Scripts are compiled to generate the main event file to monitor events and to generate actions (such as issuing commands and switching inputs) associated with the buttons.

Proj.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Introduction 4

Optional Control Modules

IRCM-DV+

CM-3BLB

CM-9BLBCM-20BB

The MLC can “learn” IR commands from the remote control of a VCR, DVD, or other device, allowing you to create an IR driver file that can be incorporated into the MLC event scripts. A command can be associated with each of the buttons on an optional infrared control module (such as the Extron CM-5BB, CM-9BLB, or IRCM-DV+) in order to allow limited control of source devices.

A total of four control modules (a maximum of four control module addresses) can be installed with this MLC (see figure3). See the Control Modules User’s Manual and the IRCM‑DV+ Control Module User’s Manual for installation details and see the Global Configurator Help file to learn about configuration. See the special SIS commands for the

IRCM-DV+ on page 101.

IR commands are transmitted from the Display RS-232/IR port and IR ports on the MLC (via IR Emitters) when the corresponding button is pressed on the front panel of the controller, SCP, or control module. See the Control Modules User’s Manual.

CM-5BB

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

ENTER

PLAY NEXT/FWD PA USE STOP

PREV/REW

TUNER

CM-3BLB

CM-9BLB

Figure 3. Optional IRCM and CM

Control Modules

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Introduction 5

System Requirements

The MLC 104 IP Plus Series and Global Configurator have the following minimum hardware and software requirements:

Hardware Requirements

Processor Intel® Pentium® III, 1 GHz RAM 512 MB Available hard disk space 50 MB

A network connection with a minimum data transfer rate of 10 Mbps (100 Mbps is recommended)

Software Requirements

NOTE: The MLC requires GC version 2.2 or higher.

Operating system • Microsoft® Windows® XP, service pack 2

Global Configurator

Global Configurator and GlobalViewer

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

ATTENTION:

• Do not run Global Conﬁgurator software on a

PC that uses an earlier version of Windows.

• Ne faites pas fonctionner le logiciel Global

Conﬁgurator sur un ordinateur qui utilise une version plus récente de Windows.

Microsoft Windows Script Version 5.6 or higher Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 6.0 or higher

with ActiveX® enabled

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Introduction 6

Operation, Features, and Cabling

This section includes the following elements:

• Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation — A checklist of tasks to guide

you through installation

• UL and Safety Requirements — General guidelines for safe product use

• Installing or Replacing Button Labels — Instructions for replacing the labels in front

panel buttons

• Front Panel Features and Operation — Locations and descriptions of items on the

front panel

• IR Control — A brief description of IR learning and IR remote control of the MLC

• Panel Features and Cabling — Locations, descriptions, and cabling notes for rear

and side panel features and corresponding front panel indications

• Resetting the Unit— Information about the available reset modes and how to reset

the MLC

• Pinout Guides — An example application diagram that can be used as a cabling and

pin assignment reference

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Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation

Prepare

 Familiarize yourself with the features of the MLC.  Download and install the latest version of the Extron Global Conﬁgurator (GC) software

(version 2.2 or higher) and the latest driver package, and any additional software such as GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE) or IR Learner (available from www.extron.com or the Extron Software Products disc).

 Obtain IP setting information from the network administrator for the MLC.  Obtain model names and setup information for devices that the MLC controls.

Conﬁgure the MLC

 Connect the PC and the MLC to the same Ethernet network, power them on, and use

Telnet, Extron DataViewer, or a similar application to conﬁgure the MLC for network communication.

 Create a new GC project and conﬁgure the MLC (see the Global Conﬁgurator Help ﬁle).

 Set the IP address and subnet mask for the MLC, and other IP settings.  Deﬁne the GlobalViewer Tree location for the MLC.  Add the MLC to the project.  Deﬁne e-mail settings and contacts.  Add serial and IR device drivers.  Conﬁgure the ports (Projector/Display, igital I/O, and MLS) on the MLC and assign

device drivers as needed.

 Conﬁgure the front panel buttons.  Conﬁgure control module buttons  Create a display shutdown schedule.  If a projector is part of the system and if desired, create a display lamp hours

notiﬁcation e-mail.

 Create a display disconnection notiﬁcation e-mail.  Perform conﬁgurations for special applications, if needed.  Save the Global Conﬁgurator project/conﬁguration.  Build and upload the conﬁguration.

Perform Physical Installation

 Install or replace button labels.  Connect the MLC to a network (LAN) and other devices (see Operation, Features,

and Cabling starting on page 7 or see the “Setup” section of the MLC 104 IP Plus

Series Setup Guide).

 Connect power cords and turn on the output devices (projectors, monitors, speakers),

control products (such as projector lifts and screen controls), the MLC, a PC (if needed for testing or control), and input devices (DSS, cable boxes, and the like).

 Test the system.  Mount the unit to an electrical box, wall, furniture, or rack and ground the unit (see

Mounting Instructions on page 148).

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UL and Safety Requirements

Base

Clear Lens

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of a MediaLink Controller (MLC).

1. Do not use the MLC near water or expose it to liquids.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock or fire. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or

electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de choc électrique ou d’incendie. Aﬁn de réduire

les risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, protégez cet appareil de la pluie ou de l’humidité.

2. Clean the MLC only with a dry cloth.

3. Do not install the MLC near any heat source, such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or

another apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.

4. Unplug the MLC during lightning and thunder storms or when it is unused for long

periods.

5. For the installation to meet UL requirements and to comply with National Electrical Code

(NEC), the MLC must be installed in a UL Listed junction box and faceplate. The end user or installer must furnish the junction box. It is not included with the MLC.

6. MLC 104 IP Plus series is only for use with UL Listed products.

7. Unused AAP openings are to be covered with a blank AAP panel(s).

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

For the MLC or the optional SCP control panel, you may wish to customize the button labels. The labels can be changed at any time. Follow these steps to change the translucent button labels (see the image at right):

1. Remove the button from the MLC or SCP: use a small,

flat bladed screwdriver such as an Extron Tweeker to gently pry a button out from the front panel.

Plunger

2. Locate the notch in the corner of one side of

the clear button cap.

3. Separate the white backing (diffuser)

from the clear button cap (lens): insert the blade of the small screwdriver into the corner notch and gently twist the blade.

4. Save the translucent, white

diffuser, but remove the text/ label insert from the transparent button cap.

Notch

Separate the two-piece button at the corner.

TEXT

Pry the two pieces apart.

Diffuser

Button Label

5. Select one of the button labels

from the printed label sheets included with the device (MLC or SCP). Remove the label from its backing, if applicable.

6. Insert the button label into the button cap. Check for correct label orientation.

7. Align the white diffuser plate with the cap. The bumps on the diffuser plate should be

aligned (top and bottom) with the notches on the clear button cap. Firmly snap it into place.

8. Align the tabs on the MLC button plunger with the notches on the diffuser plate. Gently

but firmly press the reassembled button into place in the MLC or SCP front panel.

9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 as needed to relabel other buttons.

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Front Panel Features and Operation

Input Selection Buttons

Front panel features are shown at right. Most of the features and LED indications are described and shown in the “Rear and Side Panel Features and Connections” section paired with the descriptions of the corresponding ports.

Display On and Off

Buttons (page )

Buttons (page 10)

DISPLAY

OFF

Input Selection Buttons

(page )

(page 11)

NOTE: The MLC must

be set up in order to function. See Software-

based Configuration and Control starting on

page 34 and the Global Configurator Help file for

information about Global Configurator, which you must use to set up the unit.

Buttons

The MLC 104 IPPlus Series controllers have backlit buttons. The functions, events, and scripts associated with these buttons are available with all models. Pressing the corresponding button on an Extron SCP 104 keypad causes the functions of that button to be executed exactly as if you had pressed a front panel button.

By default all buttons illuminate brightly when selected (active), and light dimly when deselected. The button caps are removable so the button labels can be changed. Each Display On/Off, Function/Room, and Input button can be set up to perform a sequence of several functions, which can be combinations of the following options:

• A driver operation—execute an RS-232 or IR control command that is part of a

device driver (for a projector, VCR, DVD, audio source, or similar device)

• A time delay operation—insert delays between executed commands

• A button light operation—change the brightness, color, or flashing of a front panel

button

• A digital input/output operation—turn the digital output on or off, toggle it, or

pulse it

• A user-defined RS-232 operation—issue a non-driver-associated RS-232 command

(one that you programmed separately) via a specific port (MLS RS-232 or the projector control port) or an internal command for the MLC, itself

Display On/Off buttons — After they have been configured, press the On button

to turn the projector or display device on, and press the Off button to power it off. By default, only one of these two buttons can be selected (active) at once. Through the Global Configurator (GC) software, other functions can be associated with each of these buttons.

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CONFIG

Cong (RS-232 host control)

Config (RS-232 host control)

Port (page )

Port (page 12

MLC 104 IP PLUS

Front Panel

VOLUME

Volume Knob and LEDs

(page )

page 11)

Figure 4. MLC 104 IP Plus Front Panel

NOTE: To avoid conflicts with the front panel lockout PIN feature, Extron recommends

configuring the Display Power buttons so that the MLC sends projector or display commands upon the button release instead of on the button press.

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Input selection buttons — Each of these buttons, labeled 1 through 4,

can be assigned several functions, depending on how the MLC is set up and what mode is active. Each button can be configured to control the digital inputs or outputs on the MLC, execute the IR or RS-232 commands of your choice, or trigger event scripts and/or port monitoring. See the Global Configurator Help file.

By default these buttons are a mutually exclusive group: only one of these buttons can be selected at a time. Also, by default each button is associated with an Extron input switching SIS command (1!, 2!, 3!, 4!) and bidirectional communication via the MLS RS-232 port on the MLC. See the image at right.

Alternatively, the buttons can be reconfigured (via software) to select different inputs and to trigger different commands. See the Software-based Configuration and Control section starting on page 34 and the SIS Programming and Control section starting on page 69 for details.

Press an input selection button to select the desired audio and video input on the projector or an optional Extron switcher. The button for that selection lights brighter and remains lit brighter until a different input is selected.

NOTE: When these input selection buttons are configured for input switching, there

is a default 0.5 second delay between when one input is selected and when a different input can be selected. This allows time for the projector to adjust to the change of sync signals. The delay period is adjustable.

If the MLC is used without an optional switcher and the MLC has been set up for use with a projector, the selectable inputs on the MLC correspond to the number of inputs available on the projector. If an optional Extron switcher is connected to the MLC, all four input buttons are selectable. Which buttons are and are not configured for input switching can be set via Global Configurator.

NOTE: When an input selection button is designated for input switching, pushing

that button causes the MLC to send out an SIS input change command via the MLS RS-232 connector. In addition it can make the MLC send projector control commands through the Display RS-232/IR port, send a digital output signal, or send a serial command via the MLS RS-232 port.

The default Extron SIS commands sent for each input via the MLS connector are shown at right. If desired, you can reassign (remap) any input from 1 to 99 to these input buttons. Button remapping can be convenient if a switcher

Button Command

Input 1 1! Input 2 2! Input 3 3! Input 4 4!

is slaved to the MLC.

Volume Control

Volume knob and LEDs — Rotate this knob clockwise to increase the audio volume,

counterclockwise to decrease volume. Volume can be adjusted via this front panel knob, the corresponding knob on an SCP control panel, or via RS-232/Telnet/web browser control.

The Global Configurator software lets you select whether this knob controls the audio levels of the projector or of the optional switcher. If the knob controls the audio levels of the projector, you can specify incremental adjustments or range-based adjustments (via device driver only). See the Global Configurator Help file for details.

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NOTE: Not all devices that use RS-232 for audio level control can be properly

Range-based Volume Adjustment

Volume

VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUME

Range-based Volume Adjustment

Increment/Decrement-based Volume Adjustment

Minimum,

0% of Max.

Volume

1% to 19%

of Max.

Volume

20% to 39%

of Max. Volume

40% to 59%

of Max. Volume

60% to 79%

of Max. Volume

80% to 99%

of Max. Volume

100% of

Max.

Volume

CONFIG

controlled using the MLC Volume knob. Some devices cannot respond quickly enough to the commands issued to them by the MLC.

• If the projector uses range adjustments, it can result in choppy audio level

ramping (volume changing in jumps).

• If the projector uses incremental adjustments (volume up/down commands),

it can result in slow audio ramping (requiring many turns of the knob to change the volume).

If you experience problems using range-based audio control with a projector or other device, try slowing down the MLC volume knob command rate by using the 49# SIS command (see the special function SIS table on page 106 for details) or encoder scaling in Global Conﬁgurator (see the Global Conﬁgurator Help ﬁle). If you need further assistance, contact Extron and ask to speak with an applications engineer.

If the MLC is configured for use with a MediaLink Switcher or for some projectors, the LEDs on the MLC indicate volume ranges (with steadily lit LEDs) and minimum/ maximum volume limits (with flashing LEDs), as shown in the following diagram.

VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUME

Conﬁguration Port

Minimum,

0% of Max.

1% to 19%

of Max.

20% to 39%

of Max.

40% to 59%

of Max.

60% to 79%

of Max.

80% to 99%

of Max.

If the MLC is configured for increment/decrement volume adjustment, the LEDs scroll up/down briefly. See the following example.

VOLUME

Config (host control) port — This port makes it possible to upload and

VOLUME

configure device drivers via serial communication and also to initiate IR learning via a front panel connection after the MLC has been installed. Overall configuration requires the use of the rear panel LAN port.

Connect a Windows-based PC or an RS-232 control system to this 2.5 mm mini stereo-style (tip-ring-sleeve) connector. You can use the Extron 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable or make your own cable. See page 16 for a wiring diagram and port protocol.

NOTES:

• This port requires 38400 baud communication, a higher speed than many other

Extron products use. The conﬁguration software automatically sets the connection for the appropriate speed. If using HyperTerminal, DataViewer, or a similar application, make sure the PC connected to these ports is set for 38400 baud.

• Extron recommends conﬁguring and controlling the MLC via the LAN

connector. Ethernet connections are faster and more reliable.

100% of

Max.

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Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

To prevent accidental changes to settings, the MLC features front panel security lockout (executive) modes for disabling access to controls. When panel lockout is enabled, no one can make changes using the buttons or volume knobs on the MLC front panel, SCPs, or control modules. When the front panel is locked, functions and adjustments can be made only via RS-232, Telnet, or web browser control. The Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) command 3X corresponds to and also enables this mode (see page 78). For details, see the Operation,

Features, and Cabling section starting on page 7 and the Software-based Configuration and Control section starting on page 34. The only way to override a front

panel lockout via the front panel is to enter a personal identification number (PIN) to unlock the panel, using MLC input buttons as a numeric keypad for PIN entry, as shown on page 14.

Enabling and disabling front panel lockout via the embedded web pages and the front panel

When front panel lockout is enabled, if a button is pressed, the button flashes red, but no change occurs. Nothing—not input switching, projector control, room control, volume adjustment, or any other knob- or button-executable function—results from front panel actions when lockout is active. Changes can still be made via RS-232 or Ethernet (Telnet or web browser) control.

Front panel lockout can be enabled or disabled using the embedded web pages whether or not a PIN has been set. However, a PIN must be set up before you can enable or disable lockout using the front panel buttons.

Using the web pages

1. Using a web browser, enter the IP address of the MLC to open the MLC embedded

web page. If an administrator password has been set and if you are prompted to do so, type in the administrator password.

2. Click on the Configuration tab, which opens to the System Settings page.

3. Select either Off or Disable Front Panel, SCP, Control Modules and IR

in the Executive Mode settings area. See the following image.

NOTE: If Disable Front Panel, SCP, Control Modules and IR is

selected via the System Settings factory default web page, front panel lockout cannot be enabled or disabled via the front panel unless PIN Mode is enabled. See page 107 for the SIS command (X?*60#) for PIN enabling and disabling.

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Using the front panel

Locking the Front Panel of an

One or more PINs must be configured before this procedure can be used. See Preparing

the MLC for Front Panel Lockout on page 15. To lock or unlock the front panel,

you use the Display On/Off buttons to change modes and use the input buttons as a numeric keypad (see images below).

NOTE: Make sure the projector or display is off before using a PIN to lock the front panel.

NOTE: Failure to configure the On or Off buttons to send display/projector commands

upon button release (instead of button press) may cause problems with the PIN Mode feature. (If one On/Off button is pressed before the other, and the buttons are configured to send commands at the button press, the actions of the first button can be executed, preventing you from locking the front panel until the warm-up or cooldown period of the display finishes.)

MLC 104 Plus Series Controller

1 2

Press and hold both Display On/Off buttons simultaneously.

The Display On/Off buttons light green, the other buttons dim, and the bottom Volume LED blinks.

Unocking the Front Panel of an MLC 104 Plus Series Controller

1 2

Press and hold

both Display On/Off buttons simultaneously.

The Display On/Off buttons light red, the other buttons dim, and the bottom Volume LED blinks.

DISPLAY

VOLUME

DISPLAY

VOLUME

OFF

CONFIG

This example shows the default administrator PIN:

1 2a , 4 2b , 2 2c , 3 2d .

OFF

CONFIG

This example shows the default administrator PIN: 1 2a , 4 2b , 2 2c , 3 2d .

While still pressing the Display buttons, enter the PIN. Use the input selection buttons as a 4-key numeric keypad; press one button at a time.

One green Volume LED lights at a time as the buttons are pressed.

While still pressing the Display buttons, enter the PIN. Use the input selection buttons as a 4-key numeric keypad; press one button at a time.

One green Volume LED lights at a time as the buttons are pressed.

Release

all

buttons.

Release

all

buttons.

If the correct PIN is entered, the green Volume LEDs ash and all buttons ash red 3 times, indicating that front panel is locked.

DISPLAY

CONFIG

OFF

VOLUME

If an incorrect PIN is entered, no buttons ash, the green Volume LEDs turn off, and the red (top) LED blinks.

DISPLAY

OFF

VOLUME

If the correct PIN is entered, the green Volume LEDs ash and all buttons ash green 3 times, indicating that front panel is locked.

If an incorrect PIN is entered, no buttons ash, the green Volume LEDs turn off, and the red (top) LED blinks.

DISPLAY

VOLUME

DISPLAY

VOLUME

OFF

NOTE: The PIN can be

entered via either the MLC or the SCP.

Then the buttons light as they were lit before front panel lockout was set.

Release

all

buttons.

Release

all

buttons.

DISPLAY

OFF

VOLUME

Then the buttons light as they were lit before front panel lockout was set.

DISPLAY

OFF

VOLUME

CONFIG

Figure 5. Enabling and Disabling Front Panel Lockout Via the Front Panel

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Preparing the MLC for Front Panel Lockout

To allow access to front panel changes to specific personnel while the front panel is locked, you can set a user and/or administrator PIN and set which type of PIN, if any, is allowed to unlock the panel.

Setting up and enabling or disabling PINs

Using the Advanced Configuration tab within Extron Global Configurator (GC)

software, you can configure which PIN to enable (which PIN allowed to unlock the front panel), or disable both PINs so that no one can access the front panel during front panel lockout (see image at right). And you can set the four-digit PINs for the administrator and for users.

NOTE: Each digit of the PIN must be a number from

1 to 4 because they represent the four MLC front panel input buttons, which is used as a numeric keypad. By default, both PINs are set to 1423. See the Global Configurator Help file for the PIN setup procedure.

Scheduling front panel lockouts

You can set the front panel of the MLC to be automatically locked at certain times and days by setting up a schedule using the Schedule tab within the Global Configurator software and uploading it to the MLC. The Global Configurator Help file includes instructions on how to set up a scheduled action.

IR Control

IR Learning: Top Panel Receiver

In most cases, Extron has already produced a driver file for controlling the projector, display, or source device you plan to use. If a device driver file is not available, you can create your own using Extron IR Learner software, the remote control of the device, and the IR learning receiver sensor on the MLC, shown in the image at right. See the IRLearner Help file for IR learning procedures.

This receiver accepts infrared signals of from 30 kHz to 62 kHz. The IR remote control must be pointed directly at the receiver for best results. The diagram indicates the best distances and angles at which to hold the remote control.

Top PanelTop Panel

IR Receiver

IR Learning Angle and Distance

2–12" (4–30 cm)

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

Figure 6. MLC104IPPlus Top Panel

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Panel Features and Cabling

DIS

VOLUME

OFF

Conﬁg (Host) Port Cabling

NOTE: Extron recommends configuring and controlling the MLC via the LAN connector

on the right side panel. Ethernet connections are faster and more reliable.

Front panel Config (host control) port — For MLC configuration and control, connect a Windows-based PC or an RS-232 control system to the MLC via this 2.5mm mini stereo jack (see figure below). This port is accessible even after the MLC has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable can be used for this connection.

MLC104 IP Plus Front Panel

PLAY

CONFIG

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MLC 104 IP PL

Conﬁg Serial (RS-232) Port

This port supports bidirectional RS-232 (-5 to +5 VDC) communication.

Protocol:

• 38400 baud • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit

• no parity • no ow control

Front panel Conﬁg port:

• RS-232 only (Tx, Rx, ground)

To/From the RS-232 Port

on a PC

6 feet

(1.8 m)

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve

NOTE: This configuration port requires 38400 baud communication. This is a higher

NOTES:

• Use the front panel Cong port only for sending basic SIS commands (such as those

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

for IP setup and troubleshooting) and checking unit information and responses.

• You must use the LAN port (not the Cong port) to set up the MLC and upload GC conguration les or rmware.

speed than many other Extron products use. Global Configurator software may automatically set the connection for the appropriate speed. If using DataViewer, HyperTerminal, or a similar application, make sure the PC or control system connected to these ports is set for 38400 baud.

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Right and Rear Panel Features and Cabling

OUT

A B C D E

Display or

Projector Control Port

RS-232/IR

DISPLAY

GROUND

IR OUT

A B C D E

+V OUT

COMM LINK

GROUND

IR IN

SCP

1 2 3

DIGITAL

I/O

GROUND

A B

RS-232

MLS

GROUND

POWER

12V

GROUND +12V IN

LAN

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

PRESS TAB WITH

LAN (IP)

Port

Control Module/IR/SCP

Port (Comm-Link)

Digital I/O Ports (3)

MLS Switcher Port

RUN 100

Right Side

Power Input

(12 VDC, 0.5 A max)

1 Projector or display control

(Display RS-232/IR) port —

page17

2 Comm-Link (CM/IR/SCP) port —

page19

Rear Panel

4 MLS RS-232 connector —

page 26

5 PWR (power) connector —

page28

6 LAN port — page29

3 Digital I/O ports — page22

Projector or display connections

Display or projector control (Display RS-232/IR) port (-5 VDC to +5 VDC) —

From this port, commands from a projector driver or user-defined command strings entered via Global Configurator can be sent to the display device. Connect a cable between the projector or display and the left three poles (Tx, Rx, Ground) of this

3.5mm direct insertion captive screw connector for bidirectional RS-232 serial control. The IR Out and Ground pins (the right two poles) can be used for one-way infrared signal output to control the display, projector, or some other device, such as a VCR or DVD player.

Display

RS-232/IR Port

IR wiring

Infrared:

• TTL level (0 to 5 V)

• Up to 1 MHz

Serial (RS-232) wiring

Select protocol via software or SIS command.

RS-232 default protocol:

• 9600 baud • 1 stop bit

• 8 data bits • no ow control

• no parity

(unidirectional)

(bidirectional)

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

Figure 7. Wiring for RS-232 Display Control and IR Source Control

100' (30.5 m)

Ground IR Tx Signal

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground

Unidirectional IR Output

via White Striped Wire

Bidirectional RS-232

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground

IR Emitter

Projector or Display Panel

NOTES:

LAN

• Each projector or display may require different

wiring. For details, see the manual that came with the projector or display or see the Extron device driver communication sheet.

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

IR OUT

GROUND

A B C D E

+V OUT

GROUND

COMM LINK

MM LINK

R IN

IR IN

SCP

Right Side Panel

• The MLC does not support ﬂow control.

•

This connector accepts one wire per pole.

may need to splice projector and IR Emitter ground wires to a single wire that is inserted into this port.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 17

To the

IR Receiver of a Source Device

You

Wiring varies depending on the projector or display model. In most cases the drivers are

OUT

A B C D E

Right Side Panel

bidirectional, but sometimes only the transmit (Tx) and ground connections are needed for projector or display control. For bidirectional RS-232 communication, the transmit, ground, and receive pins must be wired at both the MLC and the projector or display.

NOTE: Maximum distances between the MLC and the device being controlled

may vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the MLC and the device being controlled) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases the MLC may be capable of transmitting and controlling a given device via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away, but the RS-232 response levels of that device may be too low for the MLC to detect.

For infrared (IR) output (0 to +5 VDC), wire an IR Emitter (2 emitters, maximum, per port) as shown below for a modulated or demodulated signal and

ground. The MLC can use infrared signals to control up to two devices. You can connect one of these ports directly to the wired IR port of another device. Or you can insert the wires from up to two IR Emitters into the IR Out port and place the heads of the emitters over or next to the IR signal pickup windows of the controlled devices.

Wired

Ground IR Output

Unidirectional IR

100' (30.5 m)

Strip wires 3/16"

(5 mm) max.

IR Remote Port of

a Projector, Display

or Source Device

DISPLAY

RS-232/IR

IR OUT

GROUND

+V OUT

GROUND

A B C D E

COMM LINK

MM LINK

Ground IR Output Signal

LAN

SCP

IR IN

(-)

(+)

White Striped Wire

Infrared: • TTL level (0 to 5 V) • Up to 1 MHz

Unidirectional

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

Two Single IR Emitters

Display RS-232 / IR Port

Projector

or Display

IR Receiver

NOTES:

•

Each emitter must be within 100 feet of the MLC for best control results.

•

If installing two IR Emitters per port, wire them in series, not in parallel.

Figure 8. Wiring for IR Display Control

Alternatively, an MLC can use infrared signals and IR Emitters to control several source devices. However, the direct insertion captive screw connectors on the MLC have small openings that accept just one wire per pole. To connect up to two IR Emitters to the MLC, insert one ground and one signal wire in the Display RS-232/IR port, then connect the IR Emitters to those wires. To wire emitters, see the following figures and the IREmitter Installation Guide. Wiring directions depend on the number and type of IR Emitters (single or dual).

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 18

Installing One Single Emitter Installing One Dual Emitter

Ground (−)

IR Signal (+)

One Single IR Emitter

Installing Two Single Emitters

When installing only single emitters, tie them in series as shown at right.

IR Signal (+)

Ground (−)

IR Signal (+)

Dual IR Emitter

(−)

(+)

(−)

(+)

Two Single IR Emitters

Figure 9. Wiring for IR Control of Up to Two Sources

Additional control connections

CM/IR/SCP (Comm-Link) port — For remote control of the MLC 104 IPPlus Series

controller or other items, you can connect up to four Extron control modules (IRCMs, CMs), one Extron infrared signal repeater (IRL 20), and/or up to two Extron SCP 104 control panels to this port. A maximum of seven devices can be connected to this port. See the figures on pages 20 and 21.

NOTE: The SCP must have firmware 1.01 or greater and DIP switch 4 in the

On (up) position to operate with the MLC 104 IPPlus. See the SCP 104 User’s Manual for more details.

The SCP 104 replicates the front panel controls of the MLC. The SCP and the IR signal repeater can receive IR signals from a remote control and send them to the controller. Control modules can be used (once the MLC is set up) to control VCRs, DVD players, tape decks, a projector lift, or screen control. See the user guide for the appropriate device for details.

NOTE: If outside factors such as fluorescent light interfere with and affect the

function of the MLC, you can disable IR control of the MLC. Using a special function SIS command (65#, see page 107), you can turn off the ability of the MLC to receive IR signals from IR signal repeaters and SCPs.

The control modules, IR signal repeater, and SCPs can be daisy chained. Wire the connections as shown in the diagrams on the following pages.

Before inserting wires in the connectors, strip the cable and apply heat shrink as shown at right.

NOTE: The maximum distance between

the MLC and a connected device is 200feet (61m).

NOTE: The Comm-Link port provides up to

12 VDC for powering the SCP control panel or other devices. The automatic current protection circuit for this port

3/16" (5 mm)

Extron

Max.

Heat Shrink on Outer Jacket to Inner Conductor Transition

7/8"

(22 mm)

Comm-Link Cable

TIP:

Comm-Link (CTL and CTLP) cable, shown at left, is recommended for these connections. For best results and to avoid short circuits, use shielded wires or wires insulated using heat shrink (instead of bare wires) for the common/ drain wires.

limits the draw to 0.5 amperes.

NOTE: SCP control panel or control modules (CM, IRCM) used with the MLC are

affected by front panel security lockout (executive mode) status changes.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 19

DISPLAY

200' (61 m) max.

1 IRL 20

MLC 104 Plus Series Rear Panel

RUN 100

234

SCP 104 Rear Panel

ADBC EADBC E

CM-3BLB

Rear

ADBC EADBC E

CM-3BLB

Rear

CM-3BLB

CM-3BLB Front

CM-3BLB

CM-3BLB Front

DISPLAY

-232/I

RS-232/IR

IR OUT

GROUND

A B C D E

+V OUT

GROUND

COMM LINK

+12 VDC

Ground

IRCM, CM

LAN

Modulated IR (from IRL 20)

SCP communication (IR)

MLC

SCP

IR IN

Right Side Panel

SCP 104

DISPLAY

VOLUME

to last device

OFF

VIDEO

AUX

VIDEO

IMAGE MUTE

SCP 104

Maximum = 2 SCPs Per System

CM/IR/SCP Port

• SCPs: Two maximum per system

• Control modules: four maximum (four module addresses)

• Total distance from port to last device: 200 feet (61 m) maximum

Extron CTLP Cable Color Code:

SCP Communication

Modulated IR (for IRL 20)

Control Module Communication

Ground and Drain Wire

B A

+12 VDC

= White = Gray = Violet = Black and Drain Wire = Red

IRL 20

IRCM, CM

Ground

+12 VDC

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

TITLE MENU

ENTER

PREV/REW

IRCM-DV+

TUNER

TV/VCR

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

B A

IRL 20

Ground +12 VDC

Maximum = 4 Control Modules (4 module addresses)

IRL 20

Maximum =

Figure 10. Basic Connections to an SCP, Control Module, and IR Signal

Repeater

NOTE: Requirements for setting addresses for control modules differ depending

on how they are connected. If a control module is connected to the 3-pole connector on an SCP, it can be addressed differently than it would if connected to the 5-pole connector on the SCP. See the user guide for the appropriate control module and see the SCP 104/226 User’s Manual for instructions on addressing the control modules.

NOTE: If you connect

a CM-3BLB or CM-9BLB to the 3-pole connector of an SCP 104 instead of to its 5-pole connector, the buttons of the CM-xBLB control module do not light.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 20

CM-3BLB

Address 2

A B C D E

COMM LINK

MLC 104 IP Plus Right Panel

+V OUT

GROUND

SCP

IR IN

C B A

200' (61 m) Max.

to Last Device

SCP Communication

IRCM, CM

Ground and Drain Wire

+12 VDC

Control Module Address 2

CM-20BB

Control Module Address 1

VOLUME

SCP 104

DISPLAY

CM-3BLB

Control Module Address 2

CM-3BLB

VIDEO

OFF

AUX

VIDEO

IMAGE

MUTE

SCP 104

3 Pole Connector

C B A

CM-20BB

Control Module Address 1

DISPLAY

NOTE:

Maximum = 2 SCPs per system.

Extron CTLP Cable Color Code:

SCP Communication

Modulated IR (for IRL 20)

Control Module Communication

Ground and Drain Wire

B A

+12 VDC

VOLUME

SCP 104

= White

= Violet = Black and Drain Wire = Red

VIDEO

OFF

AUX

VIDEO

IMAGE

MUTE

SCP 104

3 Pole Connector

C B A

CM-20BB

Control Module Address 1

CM-3BLB

Control Module

CM-3BLB

Figure 11. Connections to SCP 104 Control Panels and Control Modules

Without an IR Signal Repeater

NOTE: The control module or modules connected via the 3-pole connector on an

SCP must be the same models and set to the same DIP switch addresses as the control modules connected directly to the MLC. For example, if an IRCM-DV+ and a CM-5BB are connected to the port on the MLC, each SCP should have an IRCM-DV+ and a CM-5BB (and not other models) connected to its 3-pole connector.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 21

MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ connections:

IRCM-DV Rear Panel

The MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ consists of an MLC 104 IPPlus controller and an IRCM-DV+ installed in a high-impact plastic faceplate. The wiring is the same as in the previous diagram, except the IRCM-DV+ is cabled to the MLC at the factory, as shown in the following diagram, and the IRCM-DV+ is the only type of control module that may be connected to each SCP 3-pole connector.

MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ Rear Panel

RUN 100

SCP 104 Rear Panel

ADBC EADBC E

1 234

ADBC EADBC E

Factory-wired MLC - to - IRCM-DV+ Connection

ADBC EADBC E

1 234

SCP 104 Rear Panel

Figure 12. MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ with SCPs and Additional Control Modules

Digital I/O ports —To allow the MLC to monitor devices to trigger events, connect

switches, sensors, LEDs, relays, or similar items to these ports, which can be configured as a digital input or output, with or without +5VDC pull-up (see figure 13). The digital I/O ports can trigger events or functions (such as triggering relays, issuing commands, or sending an e-mail) that have been configured using Global Configurator (GC) software.

ATTENTION:

• Conﬁgure the digital I/O ports using Global Conﬁgurator software or SIS

commands ﬁrst, and then connect wires to the port on the MLC. A mismatch between port conﬁguration and wiring can cause malfunctions or unit failure.

• Conﬁgurez le port d’E/S numérique en utilisant au préalable le logiciel Global

Conﬁgurator ou les commandes SIS, puis raccordez le câblage au port du MLC. Un défaut de concordance entre la conﬁguration du port et le câblage peut entraîner le dysfonctionnement ou la défaillance de l’unité.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 22

MLS

POWER

IN OUT

OUT

DISPLAY

A B C D E

Congure each port as a digital input or output, with or without +5 VDC pull-up.

MLC 104 IP Plus Right Side Panel

Digital I/O (digital input/output)

Use the ports to:

ports

• Monitor or trigger events and functions (issue commands, send email), once congured.

• Power an LED, incandescent light, or other device that accepts a TTL signal.

Switch,

Sensor

(switch, sensor

LED, relay, or

similar item)

DISPLAY

RS-232/I

RS-232/IR

IR OUT

GROUND

+V OUT

GROUND

A B C D E

COMM LINK

MM LINK

PRESS TAB WITH

TAB WIT

R TO REMOVE

TWEE

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

LAN

123

SCP

IR IN

GROUND

DIGITAL

I/O

MLS

-232

RS-232

Digital I/O

Ground

+12V IN

GROUND

POWER

12V

RIght Side Panel

Figure 13. Digital I/O Port Wiring Example

• Digital input — To allow the MLC to monitor external devices that do not use

RS-232 communication, connect a switch, motion sensor, moisture sensor, tally feedback output, button pad, or a similar item to this port (pin1 and ground) and configure it for digital input. When configured as a digital input, the port measures two states: high and low. The port accepts 0 to 12 VDC input. Threshold voltages are <2.0VDC = logic low, >2.8VDC = logic high. There is also an internal, +5 VDC, selectable, pull-up resistor for this circuit. Below are some examples of how to use digital input.

Tip (+12 V)

Digital Input Ground

Switch, Sensor, or Similar Item

3.5 mm

Digital Input Ground +12 VDC

Stereo Plug

(signal)

Sleeve (Gnd)

Ring

To/Fr a Senso

123

DIGITAL

GROUND

I/O

The port senses an external switch or contact closure by using a 2k ohm pull-up resistor in a TTL (+5VDC) circuit. Threshold voltages are <2.0VDC = low, >2.8VDC = high.

Use the port to monitor or trigger events and functions (toggle relays, issue commands, send email), once congured.

Figure 14. Wiring for Digital Input

Digital Input

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 23

Using these pins and an external switch to trigger digital input:

Digital input is triggered by an external switch wired between the I/O pin and ground. T +5.0 VDC is activated (switch 2 is enabled/closed).

Ground (GND) pin

V+

Digital input at the MLC is triggered by a digital output from a motorized

MLC 104 IP Plus Series

+12 V

he pull-up resistor to

CTL

+5.0 V

SW 2

2k ohms

Pin 1of the Host Control port or the Pwr Sns pin of the Projector port

Digital Input

GND

Normall Open Switch

Using a motorized surface access enclosure to trigger digital input:

Extron HSA 822M.

A closure to ground (switch 1) occurs when a certain condition is met on the HSA. This closure to ground triggers the MLC.

The MLC must have the pull-up resistor to +5.0 VDC activated (switch 2 is enabled/closed).

MLC 104 IP Plus Series HSA 822M/MS

+12

+5.0 V

SW 2

CTL CTL

2k ohms

Pin 1of the Host Control port or the Pwr Sns pin of the Projector port

Digital Input

GND

Ground (GND) pin

12 V

Status Pin

SW 1

GND

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 24

• Digital output — To power an LED, incandescent light, or other device that

The MLC 104 IP Plus cannot provide TTL level outputs like some of the IP Link interfaces. Switch 2 cannot be enabled when I/O pin is used as an output.

When used as a digital output, a digital output pin on the MLC may not work with certain devices requiring contact closure control. A shows a short to ground when switch 1 is enabled, the actual circuit does not provide a completely grounded output. For any devices requiring contact closure control, it is recommended that relays be used.

I/O Port

GND

accepts a TTL signal, or to provide contact closure control for a projector lift, motorized screen, room or light switch via an Extron IPA T RLY4, you can use one or more of these ports as a digital output. When a port is configured for digital output, it offers two output states: on and off. When the port is set to an “on” state, (the circuit is closed), the I/O pin is connected to ground. The I/O port is capable of accepting 250 mA, maximum. When the port is set to the “off” state (the circuit is open), the output pin is not connected. If the application calls for TTL compatibility, the digital output circuit can be set up to provide a 2k ohm pull-up resistor to +5VDC.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series

+12 V

+5.0 V

SW 2

2k ohms

Pin 1, 2, or 3 of the Digital

lthough the illustration at right

I/O

GND

Digital I/O Port

The digital output

CTL

SW 1

MLC 104 IP Plus Series

+12 V

390

ohms

pin drives an LED using an external +5 VDC source.

The LED lights only when the I/O pin is set to “on” (switch 1 is closed).

Digital Output

CTL

SW 1

GND

LED

+5 V

External Source

NOTE: The digital I/O pin is capable of sinking a maximum of 250 mA from

12 VDC, max.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 25

MLC 104 IP Plus Series

The digital output pin

+12 V+12 V

drives an LED using the +12 VDC

Ohms

output of the controller as a voltage source.

The LED lights only when the I/O pin is set to “on” (switch 1

Pin 1

Digital Output

CTL

SW 1

LED

is closed).

GND

NOTE: The digital I/O pin is capable of sinking a maximum of 250 mA from

12 VDC, max.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series

The digital output pin drives an incandescent lamp using the +12 VDC output of the controller as the voltage source.

The lamp lights only when the I/O pin is set to “on” (switch 1 is closed).

+12 V+12 V

+12 V Out

Lamp

Digital

Output

CTL

SW 1

GND

NOTE: The digital I/O pin is capable of sinking a maximum of 250 mA from

12 VDC, max.

MLS RS-232 connector — To control an optional Extron switcher or other RS-232

controllable device, connect a cable between this 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector and the RS-232 port of the other device. By default this port supports any Extron switcher without additional drivers. If it is used to control other products, additional device drivers may be required.

NOTE: The commands issued from this port are

standard Extron SIS™ commands, and they follow the typical Extron RS-232 protocol:

• 9600 baud • no parity

• 8 data bits • no flow control

• 1 stop bit

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 26

Supported Extron Devices

MLS 406 MLS 608 D MLS 406MA MLS 608 D MA MLS 406SA MLS 608 D SA MLS 506 PVS 305SA IP MLS 506MA 70 V MLA VC10 Plus MLS 506SA

If you connect an optional switcher (such as an Extron MLS Series or PVS Series

Connecting an MLC 104 IP Plus to a MediaLink Switcher and an External Power Supply

RS-232 12V

RS-232/MLC/IR

Connecting an MLC 104 IP Plus to a PoleV

MLC 104 IP Plus

switcher) to the MLC, you must connect a ground wire between the switcher and the MLC, as shown in the following diagrams. Connecting an external power supply is

optional depending on how many accessories are connected to the MLC.

MLC/IR

ABC

MediaLink Switcher rear panel MLC/IR port

NOTE:

You must connect

a ground wire between the MLC and MLS.

Ground (Gnd)

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

NOTE:

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

Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

VIDEO

R-Y

B-Y

L LRR LR

100-240V 0.2A 50/60 Hz

.5A MAX

MLS 506MA Rear Panel

B A

MLC 104 IP Plus right side panel

MLS PWR

RS-232 12V

GROUND

MLS and

+12V IN

Power ports

INPUT 4

INPUT 5

RH/

LR LR LR

RH/

R-Y

B-Y

MLC 104 IP Plus Right Side Panel

Ground

+12 VDC input

INPUT 6

RGB

RH/

SENDLRRETURN

IR OUT

GROUND

DISPLAY

A B C D E

RS-232/IR

Ground all

Devices

R-Y

B-Y

AUX/MIXEFFECTS

+V OUT

GROUND

COMM LINK

YUV

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

LAN

SCP

IR IN

MONO AMPLIFIED OUTPUT

COMM8 ohm70V

AUDIO OUT

FIXED VARIABLE

ABC

LRLR

PRESS TAB WITH

WEEKER TO REMOV

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

123

GROUND

MLS

DIGITAL

RS-232

I/O

4 ohm

MLC/IR RS232

CONTACT CLOSURE

+12V IN

GROUND

POWER 12V

External Power Suppl (12 VDC, 0.5 A max.)

External

Power Supply

Tx Rx IR

GGAB

ault Switcher

+12V

PVS Switcher rear panel RS-232/MLC/IR port

+12V

Heat Shrink Over Shield

+12 VDC

Ground

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

NOTE:

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

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

Heat Shrink Over Shield

B A

GROUND

MLS PWR

right side panel MLS and

+12V IN

Power

GROUND

ports

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 27

Power connection

PWR (power) connector — To power the MLC, connect a cable between this port

and the included 12VDC, 0.5amp (maximum) power supply. Alternatively, the MLC can be powered by an Extron PVS or MLS switcher. See

the diagrams for the MLS connector on page 27. Before powering the MLC from a switcher, determine the combined power draw of the MLC and all connected accessories to make sure it is lower than the power that can be provided by the switcher.

Power supply wiring is shown in the following diagram.

Power Input

• Connect to a 12 VDC, 0.5 A power supply.

• Front panel buttons light when the MLC receives power.

+12V IN

GROUND

MLS PWR

RS-232 12V

ower Inpu

Ridged

Ground +12 VDC input

MLC 104 IP Plus right side panel MLS and Power ports

Ground all

Devices

Smooth

External Power Supply (12 VDC, 0.5 A max.)

Connecting an MLC 104 IP Plus to the External Power Supply

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

Power Supply

Output Cord

NOTE:

Check the polarity of the power

supply before connecting it to the MLC.

End View of

Power Supply

Output Cord

SECTION A–A

ATTENTION: Risk of property damage: ATTENTION : Risque de dommages matériels :

• Always use a power 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 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725 and the Canadian Electrical Code part1, section16. The power supply shall not be permanently ﬁxed to building structure or similar structure.

• Cette 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, partie 1, section 16. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas être ﬁxée de façon permanente à la structure de bâtiment ou à d’autres structures similaires.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 28

Bidirectional Control and Communication Connection and Features

3 GROUND

+V OU

GROUND

IR OU

GROUND

SCP

GROUND

DISPLAY

A B C D E

ABCDE

MLS

POWER

DIGITAL

I/O

GROUND

MAC Addr (on top, and on fr

LAN (IP) connector and LEDs — To connect and to control the MLC and the

devices connected to it in an Ethernet network, plug a cable into this RJ-45 socket, and connect the other end of the cable to a network switch, hub, router, or PC connected to an Ethernet LAN or the Internet.

• For 10Base-T (10 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 3 or better cable.

• For 100 Base-T (max. 155 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 5 cable.

You must configure this port before using it. Configure the settings for this port via either SIS commands or Global Configurator. See the programming sections of this guide (Software-based Conﬁguration and Control starting on page 34 and SIS

Programming and Control starting on page 69) for details.

• Use a straight-through cable for connection to a switch, hub, or router.

• Use a crossover cable for connection directly to a PC.

Wire the connector as shown in the following tables.

ess

ont panel)

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

RS-232/IR

DISPLAY

-232

GROUND

IR OUT

A B C D E

+V OUT

COMM LINK

MM LINK

GROUND

IR IN

SCP

123

DIGITAL

I/O

GROUND

RS-232

MLS

-23

GROUND

POWER

12V

GROUND

+12V IN

Right Panel

TCP/IP

Network

LAN

Activity LED:

Blinks yellow to indicate data is being sent or received.

Link LED: Lights green to indicate a network connection.

TWEEKER T

TWEEKER TO REMOVE

PRESS TAB WITH

PRESS TAB WIT

REM

Pins:

12345678

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45 Connector

Connect to an Ethernet network with a straight through cable. This port must be congured.

Default protocol:

• MLC IP address: 192.168.254.254

• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

• DHCP: off

• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected

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

Ethernet (LAN)

Use this port to upload GC conguration les and rmware. All conguration can be performed via this port.

NOTE:

MAC address information (00-05-A6-##-##-##) is located on the top of the enclosure.

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 T568AT568BT568B

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling 29

Top Panel: IR Learning Sensor

In most cases, Extron has produced an IR driver for controlling the projector or display you plan to use. If a device driver file is not available, you can create your own using Extron IR Learner software, the remote control of the projector or display, and the IR learning receiver sensor on the MLC, shown at right.

See the IR Learner Help file for instructions on how to create the driver file. When capturing an IR command, hold the projector remote control between 2” and 12” from and pointed directly at the IR learning sensor on the MLC.

NOTE: The MLC 104 Plus requires IR Learner

version 1.23 or higher.

Left Side Panel: Reset Features

Reset button and LED — Pressing this recessed button

causes various IP functions and Ethernet connection settings to be reset to the factory defaults. The green LED flashes depending on the selected reset mode (see Resetting the Unit, page 31 for details).

Top Panel

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

IR Learning Receiver

2"–12" (4–30 cm)

IR Learning Angle and Distance

RESET

Reset LED

Reset Button (recessed)

Left Side

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Resetting the Unit

There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product) that are available by pressing the Reset button on the side panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the reset modes table below for a summary of the modes. The reset modes (with the exception of Mode 2) close all open IP and Telnet connections and close all sockets.

ATTENTION:

NOTE: If you hold down the reset button continuously, every 3seconds the LED blinks,

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

unintended loss of ﬂash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller 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 ﬂash, une reconﬁguration des ports ou une réinitialisation du processeur.

the unit enters a different mode from Modes 3 through5. For Mode5, the LED blinks three times, the third blink indicating the last mode. The modes are separate functions, not a continuation from Mode1 to Mode5.

Mode

Use Factory Firmware

Events

Run or Stop

Reset All

IP Settings

MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controller Reset Mode Summary

Activation Result Purpose and

Notes

Hold down the recessed Reset button while applying power to the MLC.

NOTE: After a mode 1 reset is

performed, update the MLC firmware to the latest version. Do not operate the MLC controller firmware version that results from the mode 1 reset. This mode temporarily resets the unit to factory default until power is recycled. If you want to use the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again (see the Global Configurator Help file for instructions).

Hold down the Reset button for about 3 seconds until the Reset LED blinks once, then release and press Reset momentarily (<1 second) within 1second*.

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

The controller 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).

Mode 3 turns events on or off. If the events are currently stopped following the momentary press, the Reset LED flashes twice indicating the starting of events. If the events are currently running following the momentary press, the Power LED flashes three times indicating the stopping of events.

Mode 4:

• Enables ARP capability

• Sets the IP address back to factory default (192.168.254.254)

• Sets the subnet back to factory default (255.255.0.0)

• Sets the default gateway address to the factory default

(0.0.0.0)

• Sets port mapping back to factory default

• Turns DHCP off

• Turns events off

The Reset LED flashes four times in quick succession during reset.

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.

Mode 3 is useful for troubleshooting.

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

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Mode

LAN

Activation Result Purpose and

Hold down the Reset button for about

9 seconds until the Reset 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

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

Pinout Guides

MLC 104 IP Plus Series Controller Reset Mode Summary

Notes

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

• Does everything mode 4 does

• Resets almost all the real-time adjustments: all audio settings,

limit initial power up volume, power up/down delay, auto power down, and miscellaneous options. This does not affect an optional MLS or PVS switcher, however.

• Clears driver-port associations and port configurations (IR and

serial)

• Removes button configurations

• Resets all IP options

• Removes scheduling settings

• Removes/clears all files from the MLC controller

The Reset LED flashes four times in quick succession during reset.

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

This is identical to SIS command

ZQQQ].

The following illustration summarizes the pin assignments of all of the MLC bottom panel connectors that are covered in detail on the preceding pages.

To / from LAN or Internet

LAN

RS-232/IR

DISPLAY

GROUND

IR OUT

A B C D E

+V OUT

COMM LINK

GROUND

IR IN

SCP

DIGITAL

I/O

GROUND

RS-232

MLS

GROUND

POWER

12V

GROUND

+12V IN

123

WEEKER T

REM

PRE

TAB WITH

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground IR Output

+12 VDC Ground IRCM, CM Modulated IR (for IRL 20) SCP communication (IR)

Digital I/O Digital I/O Digital I/O Ground

Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Ground

Ground +12 VDC input

RS-232

To a projector or display

To and from optional Extron control modules, IR repeater, or SCP control pads

To (output) or from (input) sensors, switches, control equipment (screen controllers, lights, relays), LEDs

To/from an optional Extron switcher

From an external 12 VDC, 0.5 A (max.) power suppl or an Extron switcher

MLC 104 IP Plus Right Side Panel

Figure 15. Right Side Panel Port and Pin Configuration Summary

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PRESS TAB

WIT H

TCP/IP

Network

LAN

RS-232/IR

DISPLAY

GROUND

IR OUT

A B C D E

+V OUT

COMM LINK

GROUND

IR IN

SCP

123

DIGITAL

I/O

GROUND

RS-232

MLS

GROUND

POWER

12V

GROUND

+12V IN

MLC 104 IP Plus Right Side Panel

The following figure provides examples of types of devices that can be connected to the right side panel ports on the MLC.

IR Receiver of a

Projector or Display

Projector

Display

Panel

IR Emitter

Transmit (Tx)

Ground (Gnd)

Receive (Rx)

LAN

Bidirectional RS-232

White Striped Wire

100' (30.5 m)

Rx GTx

Ground

IR Out

+12 VDC Ground

IRCM, CM

Modulated IR (for IRL 20)

TWEEKER T

REM

SCP communication (IR)

Signal Ground

Ground +12 VDC in

External Power Supply (12 VDC, 0.5 A max.)

Ridged

Unidirectional IR Out,

Ground all Devices

SCP 226

DISPLAY

PIC

ON OFF

MUTE

VOLUME

AUTO IMAGE

Digital I/O Ground

N15779

1A RGB2A RGB

I N

POWER

P U T S

12V

1B RGB

5A MAX

4A RGB

3A RGB

RGB

3B RGB

4B RGB

2B RGB

/VIDEO

VCR DVD

DOC

LAPTOP

CAM

SCP 226

Switch, Sensor, LED,

Relay, or Similar Item

17TT AUDIO/VIDEO

APPARATUS

LISTED

OUTPUTS

VOICELIFT

VIDEO

RECEIVER

3 Pole Connector

LINE OUT

AUX AUDIO

INPUT 5

Control Module Address 2

A B C

Control Module Address 1

AMPLIFIED AUDIO OUT

DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT SPEAKER OUTPUTS

CLASS 2 WIRING

10V 50mA

PAGING

VOL/MUTE

SENSOR

CONTROL

TxRx IR 12V

RS-232 MLC/IR

CM-3BLB

Digital input

Digital output

LAN 4

LAN 3

2/4/8 Ohms

LAN 2

LAN 1

Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Ground Ground +12 VDC in

B G G

Heat Shrink Over Shield

+12V

Figure 16. Example of Bottom Panel Connections

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PVS or MLS Switcher RS-232/MLC/IR port

Software-based Configuration and Control

This section of the guide is divided into the following topics:

• Configuration and Control: an Overview

• The Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section and Other Resources

• Communicating with the MLC

• Configuring the MLC for Network Communication

• Global Configurator Software for Windows

• Advanced Configuration

• Controlling an MLC 104 IP Plus

• Customizing the MLC Control Web Pages

• Troubleshooting

NOTE: In images of software or web pages, circled numbers correspond to the like-

numbered procedural steps.

Configuration and Control: an Overview

An MLC104IPPlus Series controller must be configured before use in order to recognize and accept commands and pass them on to the controlled devices. It can be configured and controlled via a host computer attached to the right/rear panel LAN (local area network) port (preferred) or the front panel Config port.

NOTE: Extron recommends configuring and controlling the MLC via the LAN connector.

Ethernet connections are faster and more reliable than RS-232 connections.

• The primary means for configuring the controller is by using the Extron Global

Configurator (GC) software. This method requires a properly configured PC with Windows XP or a higher version of Windows installed. Global Configurator generates GlobalViewer web pages that are uploaded to the MLC and can be used to control the unit and make adjustments to its settings.

NOTE: Microsoft® Internet Explorer® is currently the only web browser that fully

supports GlobalViewer pages.

• Alternatively the default web pages embedded within the MLC provide a means to

perform some setup, adjustment, and control via a web browser from any type of network-enabled computer.

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NOTE: Netscape and Firefox cannot be used for viewing the Serial Control pages of

the factory-embedded web page. Run Internet Explorer to use those pages.

• The third way to control and configure the controller is by using Simple Instruction Set

(SIS™) commands via Extron DataViewer software, Telnet, a web browser, or RS-232. SIS commands are discussed in detail in the SIS Programming and Control section starting on page 69.

The Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to This Section and Other Resources

NOTE: Setup/configuration may be performed away from the job site.

1. Configure the MLC for network communication. See Configuring the MLC for

Network Communication on page 36.

2. Download or install Global Configurator and other Extron software

(IR Learner, Firmware Loader) and device drivers. See the MLC104IPPlus Series Setup Guide, the software disk that was shipped with the unit, and the Extron

website for instructions.

NOTE: The MLC104IPPlus Series Setup Guide is shipped with the unit. It is

also available as a PDF file on the Extron website (www.extron.com). The disk included with the unit contains software, device drivers, a PDF file of the full user guide, and additional documentation that was available when the unit was shipped. The setup guide outlines most of the common tasks required to set up an MLC.

3. Create a Global Configurator project and configure basic settings and

functions. See the setup guide or see the Global Configurator Help file for step-by- step procedures.

4. Configure additional or advanced functions, if desired. See the Global

Configurator Help file. For information on IR learning, see the IR Learner Help file.

5. Save and upload the configuration to the MLC. See the Global Configurator

Help file.

6. Control the MLC and devices connected to it by using the MLC embedded

web pages or its GlobalViewer (GV) web pages (see Controlling an MLC 104 IP Plus on page 52).

Communicating with the MLC

To communicate with the MLC, you must power on the MLC and the PC you use to configure it, and connect the two devices for IP (network) or serial (RS-232) communication.

• Power: see page 28 for wiring instructions. It is best to power the MLC using the

12 VDC (0.5 A) external power supply that is shipped with the unit.

• Communication: to connect the MLC to a network or to connect it directly to the PC

using a serial cable, see page 16 for serial port wiring instructions. See Configuring

the MLC for Network Communication on the next page to set the unit up to talk

with the PC.

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Configuring the MLC for Network Communication

To function together, both the PC and the MLC must be configured correctly. Unless you use an RS-232 connection for all setup and communication with the controller, the PC must be network-capable with the proper protocols, and the MLC must be set up so it can be connected to a LAN or other network. When you power on the MLC for the first time, you have a choice of several ways to set up the IP address:

• Use the Global Configurator software via the LAN connector.

• Use the ARP (address resolution protocol) command via the LAN connector.

• Use a web browser via the LAN connector.

• User SIS commands via an RS-232 connection.

• Use SIS commands via Telnet and the LAN connector.

If you use a web browser or Telnet the first time you connect a PC to an MLC via IP, you may need to temporarily change the IP settings of the PC in order to communicate with the controller. See Setting up the PC for IP Communication With an MLC 104 IP Plus on page 40. Then you must change the default settings (IP address, subnet mask, and [optional] administrator name and password) on the MLC in order to use the unit on an intranet (LAN) or on the Internet. After you have set up the MLC for network communication, you can reset the PC to its original network configuration.

RS-232 protocol for the MLC:

• 38400 baud

• 1 stop bit

• 8 data bits

• no parity

• no flow control

NOTE: The configuration port requires 38400 baud communication. This is a higher

LAN port defaults for the MLC:

• IP address of the MLC: 192.168.254.254

• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

• DHCP: off

• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected

NOTE: Both the computer and the MLC must be connected to the same subnet on a

LAN (using a straight-through cable). Alternatively, you can use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the controller directly to the Ethernet card of your computer.

The following instructions assume that you have already connected the PC to the LAN port or the Config port on the MLC and powered on the controller and the PC.

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via Global Conﬁgurator

You can configure the IP address of the controller via an IP (Ethernet) connection using the Extron Global Configurator (GC) software. See the Global Configurator Help file for basic

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 36

information on using Global Configurator software and setting up a project. Also see the MLC104IPPlus Series Setup Guide for step-by-step instructions of how to use GC to set up the IP address of the MLC.

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via the ARP Command

The ARP (address resolution protocol) command tells your computer to associate the MAC (media access control) address of the MLC with the assigned IP address. You must then use the ping utility to access the controller, at which point the IP address of the controller is reconfigured.

Use ARP to configure the IP address as follows:

1. Obtain a valid IP address for the controller from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the MAC address (UID #) from the label on top panel of the MLC.

The MAC address should have this format: 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx.

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

If not, perform a Mode 4 system reset. For detailed information on reset modes, see

Resetting the Unit on page 31 in the “Installation” section.

NOTE: The MLC must be configured with the factory default IP address

(192.168.254.254) before the ARP command is executed, as described below.

4. At the PC, access the command prompt, then enter the arp –s command. Type in the

desired new IP address for the unit and the MAC address of the unit. For example:

arp –s 192.168.10.10 00-05-A6-03-69-B0

arp –s 192.168.10.10 00-05-A6-00-9A-BB

NOTE: The MAC address is listed on the top panel.

After the arp -s command is issued, the controller changes to the new address and starts responding to the ping requests, as described in the next step.

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5. Execute a ping command by entering “ping” followed by a space and the new IP

address at the command prompt. For example:

ping 192.168.10.10

You must ping the MLC in order for the IP address change to take place. The response should show the new IP address, as shown in the following image.

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

6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter and issue the arp –d

command at the prompt. For example: arp –d 192.168.10.10 removes 192.168.10.10 from the ARP table.

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

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 38

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via a Web Browser

The default web pages that are preloaded on the MLC are compatible with popular web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher) or Mozilla Firefox (version

1.0 or higher). However, the MLC and the PC must both be part of the same subnet before

they can communicate via the LAN port. You must change the IP address of the PC to one that is on the same subnet as the default IP address of the MLC (192.168.254.254).

NOTES:

• This method requires a crossover cable (see cabling details on page 29).

• Make a note of the TCP/IP conﬁguration of the host PC before changing its IP

address and make sure the PC and MLC are on the same subnet.

1. Temporarily change the IP address of the host PC. See Setting up the PC for

IP Communication With an MLC 104 IP Plus on page 40 for step-by-step

instructions.

2. Obtain a valid IP address for the controller from your network administrator.

3. Launch the web browser on the connected PC (for which you set up the network

configuration earlier), and enter http://192.168.254.254/ in the address box. The default web page of the MLC is displayed.

4. Select the Configuration tab, then select System Settings from the menu on

the left of the screen. A web page appears. The top part of a typical screen is shown in the following image.

5. Set the MLC to the new IP address using either step 5a or step 5b. a. Enter the new IP address for the MLC, the corresponding subnet mask, and

the gateway address. IP addresses and subnet masks follow standard naming and numbering conventions. The IP network administrator should provide the IP addresses and subnet mask to be used with this controller.

b. Select DHCP On.

6. Click Submit. It takes a minute or more for the controller to store the new settings.

Once the IP address is changed, you lose communication with the controller.

7. Close the browser.

8. After changing the controller’s IP settings, change the TCP/IP settings of your PC back

to their original configuration.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 39

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via SISCommands and RS-232

The MLC can also be configured using serial (RS-232) communication and a terminal emulation program. For information on RS-232 port requirements (including 38400 baud) and on Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands, variables, and syntax, see the SIS

Programming and Control section starting on page 69.

Conﬁguring the MLC for Network Use Via SISCommands and Telnet

The MLC and the PC must both be part of the same subnet before they can communicate via the LAN port. You must change the IP address of the PC to one that is on the same subnet as the default IP address of the MLC (192.168.254.254).

NOTES:

• This method requires connecting the MLC to the LAN port on the PC using a

crossover network cable (see page 29 for cabling details).

• Make a note of the TCP/IP conﬁguration of the host PC before changing its IP

address, and make sure the PC and MLC are on the same subnet.

1. Temporarily change the IP address of the host PC. See Setting up the PC for IP

Communication with an MLC104IPPlus for step-by-step instructions.

2. Start Telnet on the PC: a. Click the Start menu and select Run. The Run dialog box appears. b. Type telnet, a space, and the default IP address (192.168.254.254) into the

Open ﬁeld, and click OK.

3. Set the MLC to the new IP address by doing one of the following.

• Enter SIS command

address SIS command on page 87) to set the IP address.

• Enter SIS command 1DH

4. After changing the IP address of the controller, change the TCP/IP settings of the PC

back to their original configuration.

E X1$

CI}, where

}

to enable DHCP.

X1$

is the new IP address (see the Set IP

Setting up the PC for IP Communication with an MLC104IPPlus

You need a Windows-based (Windows XP or higher) PC equipped with an operating network adapter. For your PC to work with Extron Ethernet-controlled products, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

When setting up the MLC for network communication via a web browser, Extron DataViewer, or Telnet connection, you must change the IP address of the PC to one that is on the same subnet as the MLC.

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

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 40

1. Open the Network Connections page as follows:

• Locate and right-click on My Network

Places on the Windows (XP or higher)

desktop, then click on Properties.

• Click on the Start menu, click on

Settings (if needed), click on Control Panel to open the Control Panel window, and

double-click on Network Connections (Windows XP, shown below),

or Network and Sharing Center (Windows 7, shown below).

2. Access the Local Area Connections Properties dialog box.

• For Windows XP, right-click on Local Area Connection, then select

Properties.

• For Windows 7, click on

Local Area Connection to open the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, then click Properties.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 41

3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties button, as

shown below for Windows XP (left) and Windows 7 (right). If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on the list, it must be added (installed). See the Microsoft Windows

user manual or the Windows online help system for information on how to install the TCP/IP protocol.

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

“Obtain an IP address automatically,” make a note of that, instead. You will need to restore these settings to the PC later.

IP address:

. . . .

Subnet mask:

. . . .

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 42

5. Change the IP address of the PC so it can communicate with the MLC, and change the

IP settings of the controller (see images below).

a. Click the Use the following IP address button. b. Enter the following values, as shown in the following images for WindowsXP (left)

and Windows7 (right):

IP address: 192.168.254.253 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: blank or 0.0.0.0

c. Click OK to save the changes and exit the network setup. Reboot the PC, if

required, for the changes to become effective.

6. Plug one end of a CAT5 Ethernet crossover cable into the LAN connector on the MLC.

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

NOTE: If a network hub or switch is used between the PC and the MLC, use

a straight-through CAT 5 cable instead of a crossover cable (see LAN (IP)

connector pin assignments on page 29).

7. Set up the IP address of the MLC using a web browser, or SIS commands as described

earlier in this section.

8. Restore the previous IP configuration for the PC by following steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 but

use the original IP address settings for the PC that you wrote down in step 4.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 43

Global Configurator Software for Windows®

The included Extron Global Configurator (GC) program for Windows offers the most complete way to configure and customize the controller via either RS-232 or IP connection. GC provides the ability to generate a web browser-based GlobalViewer (GV) application and web pages for each IP Link-based device (MLC 104 IP Plus, IPL250, IP Link interface, IPCP, System 5 IP, MLC 226 IP, or other Extron device) on a network. Once an MLC is configured, its GlobalViewer web pages allow the user to manage, monitor, and control the MLC and the devices connected to it.

Global Configurator offers the best and easiest way to configure the MLC. Other setup options include using SIS commands and the factory-embedded web pages, but many setup features are available only via Global Configurator. GC includes some functions found on the embedded web pages of the controller and many additional features that are available only through the software.

Downloading the Software and Getting Started

Global Configurator software updates and a large variety of device drivers can be downloaded at no charge from the Extron website (www.extron.com). When you locate the desired software or driver package, follow the on-screen directions to download and install it.

NOTE: Ethernet, serial, and infrared (IR) device drivers (for controlling projectors, VCRs,

DVD players, and so forth) are available on the Extron website:

• As individual device driver ﬁles

• As an IP Link driver package

If an IR driver does not already exist for an IR-controlled device in your system, you can download the optional IR Learner. It is a free software utility that makes it possible to capture infrared codes from a handheld IR remote control and create custom drivers for operating the corresponding IR-controlled device.

NOTE: Do not change the directory or the name of the directory where the software

files are installed by default.

Read the Global Configurator Help file for details and step-by-step procedures on how to start a GC project and perform basic setup tasks for an MLC. The help file contains instructions on how to set the IP address, gateway IP address, subnet mask, mail

server IP address, domain name, Telnet port, web port, SMTP username, and SMTP password so that the MLC is able to communicate with the network. Obtain this

information from your network administrator and set the IP address before continuing.

PC System Requirements

See page 6 in the “Introduction” section for a list of the minimum hardware and software requirements.

NOTE: The MLC104IP Plus Series requires GC version 2.2 or higher.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 44

Using Global Conﬁgurator: Helpful Tips

Resources and notes

• The MLC104IP Plus Series Setup Guide is shipped with the unit, and it covers how to

install the software and lists other available resources (software, drivers, instructions). It includes a quick reference to the front and rear panel features, and covers basic hardware installation and how to set the IP address of the unit using the ARP command.

• The Global Configurator Help file provides information on settings and how to use the

Global Configurator program, itself. This help file, included with the software, covers basic setup steps and includes examples of how to use the basic tabs in GC and step by step instructions for typical configuration tasks.

• See Front Panel Features and Operation on page 10 and Operation, Features,

and Cabling starting on page 7 in the “Operation, Features, and Cabling” section

of this guide for features and settings for the ports you configure in GC.

• If you configure the MLC at the installation site, Extron recommends using the

driver subscription function within Global Configurator to download drivers for all manufacturer and device types before you go out into the field.

• The Global Configurator project file (*.gc2 or *.gcz) contains configuration settings

and it can be saved to a directory or folder for backup or for installation on another MLC controller. Saving a configuration is recommended before you perform a firmware upgrade.

• Global Configurator 3 is capable of loading all GC2 project files from GC version 2.0.3.3

and up. GCZ files can be opened by clicking File > Open, by clicking the toolbar icon, or by double-clicking on the GCZ file. GC2 and GCC files must be imported, however.

• The MLC can be set up to allow configuration access to only administrators to prevent

other users from making changes to settings, events, and controls. If an administrator password is set for the controller, non-administrator users can select inputs, adjust volume, and trigger some other device commands from the GlobalViewer Control pages but are prevented from making any other changes using GlobalViewer web pages.

• IP addresses, subnet mask, and e-mail addresses follow standard naming and

numbering protocol. The network administrator provides the IP addresses and subnet mask to be used with this controller.

• The unit name is any name (for example, Room144MLC104IPplus, Lab1241mlc104IP,

ConfRoomSystem, LectureHall8-cntrlr) that you want to use to label a specific MLC unit. The default is a combination of the product name and part of the hardware address. This can be changed to your choice of alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).

• Spaces are not permitted within a unit name.

• Underscores (_) are not permitted.

• Valid characters are A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, and - (hyphen).

• The name cannot start with a number or a hyphen, and it cannot end with a

hyphen.

• Maximum name length is 24 characters.

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A brief guide to Global Configurator tabs

In the upper right side of the GC window are several tabs that divide the program into groups of functions you can view and configure. The left three, IP Link Settings, Schedule, and Monitor, are displayed for all IP Link-enabled products. Tabs to the right of those three vary in quantity, type, and layout, depending on the product being configured. The figure below shows tabs that may be available when you configure an MLC104IPPlus.

To learn about the functions available on each of these tabs, see the Global Configurator

Help file. In the contents pane on the left, click on Reference Information, click Global Configurator Window, then click on the name of the tab you want to know

more about.

Advanced Configuration

IR Learning to Create Customized IR Driver Files

If you do not find a driver on the Extron website for the device you plan to use, you can create your own IR driver file. Extron IR Learner™ software lets you create a customized driver file of IR commands that can be used with the Global Configurator software for port setup and button configuration. Visit http://www.extron.com to download IR Learner and install it on your PC.

Once IR Learner is installed on the PC, you can start the program directly by double-clicking the IR Learner icon, shown at right.

Or, you can select Run IR Learner from the Global Configurator Tools menu, as shown at right. The IR Learner utility opens in a new window.

See the IR Learner Help file for instructions on how to create the driver file. During IR command capture, hold the remote control for the projector or other device so it is facing the IR learning receiver on the MLC within the angles and distance range shown in the figure on page 10.

NOTE: The MLC104 IP Plus requires IR Learner version 1.23 or higher.

Advanced Conﬁguration Options in Global Conﬁgurator

In Global Configurator in the Advanced Configuration tab you can set

• What happens during power-up and power-down cycles and for how long

• Personal identification numbers (PINs) and whether or not each PIN is enabled during

front panel lockout (executive mode) (see page 14 for details)

• Volume adjustment parameters

• Configuration for each digital port

• Miscellaneous settings including whether to reset button statistics or upload the

enhanced web pages when the configuration is uploaded to the MLC

The Global Configurator Help file explains these features in the reference section about the Advanced Configuration tab and in the MLC-specific instructions for configuring

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advanced settings. You may want to keep the following items in mind while configuring advanced settings. And not all features of this tab are listed below.

Power Settings (Display power up/power down settings)

• When the display is on, delay I/O switching for: This feature

prevents a second input switch for the specified duration (0 to 5.0 seconds in

0.5second increments). This allows a projector to synchronize with the new input signal before switching inputs again.

• The I/O switching delay period can be set here or by using special SIS command 54#

on page 107.

• When powering up/down delay for: Most projectors require a certain amount

of time for lamp warm-up and cool-down during which they cannot display an image. These delays can also be set using special SIS commands (1# and 2#, see page 100 in the special function SIS commands table).

NOTE: Global Configurator automatically sets the warm-up and cool-down delay

times based on default values in the driver for the display or projector. SIS commands override the default settings. For best results, set delay times to 2 to 4 seconds longer than the times required by the display or projector. This ensures that the correct Display power button state is shown on the front panel and on the GV and standard embedded web pages.

• Repeat IR power down — Some IR-controlled projectors and displays must

receive a second power down command. If selected, this feature automatically sends the power off or power down command twice. The MLC must be configured to send the IR power off command upon display power off button release (not at the button press).

• Send channel IR/232 as display powers up — This setting ensures that

the inputs of the MLC and of the display device are coordinated when the display is powered on.

• Lockout I/O switching while display powers On or Off — This

feature prevents input switching during the display power up and power down periods. This I/O switching lockout is the same as SIS special command 53# (page 107). For this command to work you must also set the power up and power down delay periods (mentioned above).

• Hold power-down button for two seconds — This prevents shutting down

the display or projector by accidentally pressing the Display Off button. When this feature is enabled, you must press and hold the front panel Display Off button for two seconds before the power-off sequences can start. The corresponding SIS command is

22# (see page 100).

Volume settings

• When adjusting the volume use — For a projector, display, or audio output

device, volume is controlled by one of two methods: selecting a setting within a specific range of values, or sending a simple command to increase or decrease the volume by a fixed increment. See the manual for the display or audio device to choose the best method for volume adjustment.

NOTE: The power-up volume limit is limited by the maximum volume setting (SIS

special command 47#, on page 106). If the maximum volume (47# command) is set, the limit audio level feature (SIS special command 11#, on page 100) is automatically set to 25% of the maximum volume (47#).

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• Volume encoder scaling factor (0-255) — This feature allows you to

slow down the volume knob (the encoder) on the front panel of the MLC. This feature addresses a scenario that occurs with some projectors that use range type volume control. When the MLC Volume knob controls projector volume, sometimes the MLC sends the volume commands faster than the projector is able to detect and process. When the projector does not detect some of the volume change commands, a choppy volume ramp occurs.

Encoder scaling gives the programmer the ability to slow the knob down to a speed the projector can handle. The drawback is that users must turn the knob more times to change from minimum to maximum volume. It is up to the user to find a balance between smooth audio ramping and the number of knob turns needed to cover the volume range. This requires trial and error for each projector exhibiting this problem.

Although this feature is mainly for range type volume control, it applies to any range type command programmed to be executed by the volume knob. The SIS special command

49# sets the encoder scaling factor.

Miscellaneous settings

• Reset button statistics on upload — For more information on button

statistics (which track how many times each front panel button is pressed), see

Statistics on page 54.

• Upload enhanced web pages — See User Mode on page 60 to see examples

of both basic and enhanced web pages (which show screen views of the front panels of the MLC and control modules).

• Enable/Disable IR Receiver determine the ability of the MLC to receive IR

signals through the CM/IR/SCP port on the bottom panel. This feature is the same as the 65# SIS command (see page 107).

Conﬁguring an Auxiliary (MLS, PVS) Switcher

An Extron MediaLink Switcher (MLS) or PoleVault switcher (PVS) can be connected to the MLC to expand the number of inputs available to the projector/display. However, if the MLS or PVS switcher is disabled, the MLS RS-232 port can be used as an auxiliary, bidirectional RS-232 port, just like the Display port. To enable and configure an auxiliary switcher, follow the procedure in the Global Configurator Help file to add and configure a MediaLink or PoleVault switcher.

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Setting up Passwords

To control access to the MLC through a LAN connection, you can set administrator and user passwords. Full instructions are available in the MLC104IP Plus Series Setup Guide or the Global Configurator Help file section on advanced configuration.

1. Open an existing Extron Global Configurator (GC) project or start a new project.

2. Click Tools and select Change Device Settings from the drop-down menu.

3. In the Device Settings window, select (click on) the name of the desired MLC.

4. Click Settings and choose Set Administrator

Password or Set User Password from the dropdown menu, as shown at right. A Set for <IP address> window appears.

5. Type the desired password into both areas of the window

and click OK. The Set for... window closes.

NOTE: Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric

characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

6. Click the Close button.

7. Complete the rest of the configuration, save the project,

and upload (build) the configuration to the MLC. The Upload Manager window appears.

8. Click Exit after the files have been uploaded.

Printing a Wiring Block Diagram

Once you have configured a system using Global Configurator, you can generate and print a simple block diagram of what products to wire to which of the ports on the MLC. The diagram includes model names, DIP switch settings for control modules, and the type of communication (IR or RS-232) configured for each port. For more details, in the Global Configurator Help file, read about the File menu within the “Reference Information” section.

NOTE: This procedure requires Microsoft Word software. The installer or user must

provide that software. It is not an Extron product.

Procedure overview:

1. In Global Configurator, click on the File drop-down menu and select Print and then

Wiring Diagrams/GUI Configuration Report.

2. In the Print Wiring Diagrams/GUI Configuration Report window, select

the devices to include in the diagram.

3. Click the Print Wiring Diagrams button. GC processes the information about the

selected device(s), generates a document containing the wiring diagram and opens that document in Word.

4. Print the diagram and, if desired, save the file.

5. Exit Word.

6. Close the Global Configurator Print Wiring Diagrams/GUI

Configuration Report window.

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Updating Firmware

If the need arises, you can replace the MLC firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware chips. See the Firmware Updates section starting on page 152, for instructions on how to update the MLC firmware.

NOTE: Save the existing GC configuration project before replacing the firmware.

Advanced Serial Port Control: Direct Port Access (Ports 2001 Through 2003)

Direct port access allows a direct, one-to-one connection to any one of the MLC serial ports using a TCP/IP connection. When a TCP session is initiated to a serial port, all data sent and received passes directly to and from that port without any processing. Set serial port parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits) within the MLC prior to using direct access.

NOTE: The reserved TCP port numbers (2001-2003) are assigned by default as follows:

• 2001 = front panel Conﬁg port

• 2002 = Display RS-232/IR (projector) port

• 2003 = MLS (auxiliary switcher) port

You can use SIS commands (see page 90) to assign a different port number to any of these serial ports, if needed.

To initiate direct port access using Extron DataViewer software:

1. Connect the MLC to a network.

2. If necessary, use GC (see the help file for details) or SIS commands on page 80 to

set port parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits) for the desired serial port on the MLC.

3. Launch the DataViewer program.

4. Click File > Connect to open the Communication Setup dialog box.

5. Click the TCP/IP tab.

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6. Complete the fields with the

3 GROUND

+V OUT

GROUND

SCP

GRO

A B C D E

ABCDE

POWER

DIGITAL

IR IN

+12V IN

OFF

AV Device

IP address of the MLC and the TCP/ IP port number (2001 through 2003) of the serial port (on that same MLC unit) that are used, as shown in the screen at right and figure 17 below.

NOTE: A password is not

required for direct port access.

DISPLAY

LAPTOP

CONFIG

RS-232/IR

DISPLAY

GROUND

IR OUT

OMM LINK

RS-232

MLS

GROUND

UND

LAN

WEEKER T

TAB WIT

REM

2003

2002

Front Panel

2001

MLC 104 IP PLUS

RS-232

RS-232 Enabled

Right Side

TCP/IP

Network

Figure 17. DataViewer Communication Setup Dialog Box and Direct Access

Default Port Numbers

7. Click OK. The DataViewer commands window opens.

8. Type serial commands into the Commands area in the left of the window to send serial

commands directly to the attached AV device through the selected COM port.

9. To end the direct access session, close DataViewer.

NOTE: You can force the direct access session closed by logging on to the MLC as

an administrator and entering

EX!

*0CD}, where X! is the selected serial port.

Saving and Uploading the Configuration

This is not an advanced configuration function, but when you finish creating the configuration in Global Configurator, you must save the GC project and upload the configuration to one or more MLCs. See the Global Configurator Help file for instructions.

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Controlling an MLC 104 IP Plus

You can control the MLC and devices connected to it by using a shared network and one or more of the following tools:

• The factory-embedded web pages stored within the MLC

• The GlobalViewer (GV) web pages that are created when you upload the GC

configuration to the MLC (see page 63)

• An SCP control panel

Embedded Web Pages

The MLC features an embedded web server, which includes factory-set web pages. These pages can be replaced with user-designed files, but the default web pages provide many basic features for monitoring, configuring, and controlling the unit via a web browser. This section provides an overview of these web pages, which provide some of the features of the configuration program.

To access the embedded web pages,

1. Launch a web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox) on the connected PC, enter

the IP address of the MLC in the address field, and press the Enter key.

NOTE: After GlobalViewer web pages have been uploaded to the MLC, the GV

web pages open by default (instead of the factory-set web pages) if you enter just the IP address (such as 192.168.10.10 or http://192.168.10.10) of the MLC unit. To view the factory-set web pages on a GV-enabled MLC unit, add

/nortxe_index.html after the IP address before pressing <Enter>.

For example, enter http://192.168.10.10/nortxe_index.html.

2. In the Connect to {IP address} or

Windows Security dialog box,

shown at right, enter the IP address of the MLC or text of your choice in the User Name field, type in the administrator password in the Password field, and click OK. The default web page of the MLC appears.

If the MLC has not already been configured with a password, this password dialog box does not appear; the default web page opens directly.

NOTE: Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and

spaces are not allowed and the passwords are case sensitive.

NOTE: Administrators have access to all of the web pages and are able to make

changes to settings. Users can access the System Status and Control: User Mode pages only.

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Status

The Status web pages (System Status and Statistics) provide only information. Changes must be made via the Configuration web page, the Global Configurator software, or SIS programming. Personnel who have user access can view these pages but do not have access to configuration pages. All MLC units display a System Status page. Once an MLC has been configured using Global Configurator, a Statistics page is also available.

System Status

The System Status page provides information about the MLC model, part number, firmware version, voltages and internal temperatures, port and IP settings, and the status of projector lamp hours and the display connection, as shown in the following example. This information is useful when troubleshooting.

Figure 18. A System Status Embedded Web Page

NOTE: Projector lamp hours reflect time elapsed since the lamp was changed as

determined by the driver or events associated with the Display RS-232/IR port on the MLC. Lamp hours can also be viewed using SIS command 6S (see page 79).

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Statistics

The Statistics page is mainly for administrators and maintenance personnel. It shows information about system usage: the number of hours the system has been turned on, how many hours the projector lamp has been used, how much time per day and per week the system is turned on, and how many times each button on the MLC has been pressed, either physically or virtually (via configuration software, SIS commands, or event scripts). All of the button press and system use statistics (with the exception of lamp hours) can be reset to 0 by clicking the Reset Statistics button at the bottom of this screen.

NOTE: This page is not available unless the MLC has been configured with Global

Configurator version 2.x or higher.

Figure 19. A Statistics Embedded Web Page

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Configuration

There are four Configuration web pages, which only administrators can access:

• System Settings

• Passwords

• Email Alerts

• Firmware Upgrade

System Settings

This page is for IP, date/time, and executive mode (front panel lockout) setting changes.

Figure 20. System Settings Embedded Web Page

NOTE: Unit Name is any name (such as Room108MLC104IPplus, Lab1234mlc104 IP,

ConfRoomSystem, LectureHall8-cntrlr) that you use to label this specific MLC. The default is a combination of the product name and part of the hardware address. The unit name can be changed to one of your choice using up to 24 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). See Using Global Configurator: Helpful Tips on page 45 for examples.

• Spaces ( ) and underscores (_) are not permitted within the name of an MLC.

• Valid characters are Ato Z, a to z, 0 to 9, and - (hyphen).

• The name cannot start with a number or hyphen. It cannot end with a hyphen.

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Passwords

On the Passwords page, you can change the administrator and/or user passwords.

Figure 21. Passwords Embedded Web Page

NOTES:

• Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces

are not allowed and the passwords are case sensitive. A minimum of 4 characters are required when creating passwords via the web pages.

• A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist.

• If the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also cleared.

Email Alerts

On this page you can specify the IP address and domain name of the web server, set up SMTP verification credentials, and specify e-mail alert recipients’ addresses and which e-mail file they are sent.

NOTE: The MLC must first be configured with Global Configurator before e-mail

addresses and e-mail file names appear on this page.

Figure 22. Email Alerts Embedded Web Page

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Firmware Upgrade

Through this page, you can locate and load new firmware to the unit.

NOTE: Save

the existing configuration project before replacing the firmware.

Figure 23. Firmware Upgrade Embedded Web Page

NOTE: See the Firmware Updates section (page 152) for instructions on how to

update the firmware.

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File Management

This web page allows you to sort by file type (see the Filter by File Extension drop-down box). Personnel with administrator access can view these pages and make changes. Those with user-level privileges are not able to see this page. For an explanation of file types see File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names on page 142.

Figure 24. Typical File Management Page with Filtering by File Extension

ATTENTION:

• Files with the .cdc extension (___.cdc ﬁles) should NOT be deleted.

• Les ﬁchiers contenant l’extension .cdc (ﬁchiers __.cdc) NE doivent PAS être

supprimés.

ATTENTION:

• Potential for product malfunction. Event ﬁles (__.evt) should NOT be

deleted. They are necessary for the operation of the controller. Never delete the main event ﬁle (0.evt).

• Possibilité de dysfonctionnement du produit. Les ﬁchiers Événement (__.

evt) NE doivent PAS être supprimés. Ils sont nécessaires au fonctionnement du contrôleur. Ne jamais supprimer le ﬁchier Événement principal (0.evt).

You can also view files in subfolders, including those containing GlobalViewer files or IPIntercom files if they have been installed on the MLC. The following screen view shows an example of the file management page for subfolders.

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Figure 25. File Management Page For a Subfolder

Control

There are up to seven Control web pages, depending on the configuration of the MLC:

• User Mode

• IR Drivers

• Up to five Serial Devices pages (Display Port, Port A, Port B, Port C,

MLS Port)

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User Mode

The first of the Control web pages, User Mode, is a representation of the MLC front panel buttons, volume control, and any optional control modules (IRCMs, CMs) that are part of the system. Clicking on a button on screen emulates a button press on the corresponding device. This page is accessible to both administrators and users.

From the factory, the MLC 104 IP Plus comes with a preloaded web page with a basic representation of the MLC front panel controls and the buttons of any optional attached control modules. See the following example.

Figure 26. Typical User Mode Embedded Web Page

Web pages that show a more lifelike representation of the MLC front panel and of control modules (as shown in figure27 at right) are included with the configuration software. These pages (over 200 files) can be uploaded into the MLC if you select Upload Enhanced Web

Pages from the Advanced Configuration page in Global

Configurator before you build the configuration and load it into the MLC.

Figure 27. Enhanced User Mode

Embedded Web Page

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IR Drivers

This web page lists IR driver files only and allows you to select a file to see and execute the commands stored in them. This page is available only to those logged in with administrator level access.

NOTE: The MLC must first be configured with Global Configurator before this page can

be used.

Figure 28. Typical IR Drivers Embedded Web Page

If you click on the name of an IR driver file, the view changes to show the commands for the selected driver. Each command can be selected and sent to the designated IR port.

Figure 29. Example of a Page For a Specific IR Driver

Serial Devices (Serial Device Drivers)

Once the ports have been configured via software, each configured serial port (Display port

and MLS port) is listed in this section of the Control page menu (see image at left).

Click on a port name to open a page that shows the available commands for the device cabled to that port. See the sample screen shots on the next page.

If you want to execute a command that is available in the driver (whether associated with an MLC button or not) for a configured device, you can click on a button or select an option from a pull-down menu to execute that command.

NOTE: You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher with Active X

enabled in order to use the control pages for the serial devices.

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Figure 30. Example Page For an Extron MLS Switcher Connected to the MLSPort

When “Disable MLS support (Enable serial driver support)” is Selected in GC

Figure 31. Example Page For a Projector Driver Associated With the Display Port

on the MLC

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GlobalViewer Web Pages

Once an MLC (or other IP Link-based device) is configured using Global Configurator, GC generates the web browser-based GlobalViewer (GV) application for that unit. Once uploaded to the MLC, the GlobalViewer web pages allow the user to manage, monitor, and control the MLC and the devices connected to it.

NOTE: To work with GlobalViewer web pages, you must use Microsoft Internet Explorer

version 6.0 or higher with ActiveX enabled.

See the Global Configurator Help file for specific information on how to use the software and perform basic setup tasks.

NOTE: If the MLC has been configured with passwords, the GlobalViewer web pages

are password protected. Although default embedded web pages are accessible via the GlobalViewer web pages, non-administrators (personnel with only user access) are able to access only the Status default web page and some GlobalViewer Control pages.

Four screens for the MLC are available via GlobalViewer: Control, Monitor, Schedule, and Info ( ). Screens such as Monitor and Schedule appear only for ports and controlled devices that have been included in specific monitors or schedules that can be set up using GC. The Info screen appears for the overall system, not for specific connected devices.

See the Global Configurator Help file for details about each screen and how to use the GlobalViewer pages.

The following figures are examples of MLC GlobalViewer pages.

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Control

Figure 32. Typical GlobalViewer Control Page

• The GlobalViewer tree view area at the left of the screen displays a list of IP Link-based

devices in the same network that have GlobalViewer web pages installed. Listed beneath each device are any connected devices that can be remotely controlled or monitored.

• If a device listed in the GlobalViewer tree view area on the left of the screen has

been set up with an IR or RS-232 driver, click on the name of the device to open a Control page that shows the available commands for all of the controlled devices or for that one specific device.

• The larger Control window on the right side of the screen functions just like the

Control embedded web page. It provides buttons that correspond to those on the MLC

front panel, volume control, and additional buttons that let you execute any command uploaded for each connected and configured device (the projector or display and input devices). You can click the GlobalViewer on-screen buttons to send the corresponding command from the MLC to that device.

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Monitor

Figure 33. Typical GlobalViewer Monitor Page

• The Monitor window on the right side of the screen displays information on what

things (projector disconnection, lamp hours, and the like) are being monitored, under what conditions, and who receives an e-mail notification about each condition. This information appears only if the MLC has been configured to monitor such conditions.

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Schedule

Figure 34. Typical GlobalViewer Schedule Page

• The Schedule window on the right side of the screen displays and allows you (if you

are logged in as an administrator) to change the times the projector or panel display is automatically powered down each day, and also the times when the MLC front panel controls are locked and unlocked. You can also see what actions are associated with each schedule and to enable or disable each action.

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Info

The Info window on the right side of the screen displays basic information about the MLC, its IP address, attached devices, display/projector (or other device) connection status, and elapsed projector lamp hours. Projector or display power connection status reflects information the MLC obtains by power polling the display.

NOTES:

• To view the Info page, you must click on the location folder (in the GlobalViewer

area on the left of the screen) rather than on the device name of the MLC.

• The layout and connection status icons differ depending on the version of Global

Conﬁgurator and on what devices are connected in a system.

Figure 35. GlobalViewer Info Page Showing One Projector its Status

Customizing the MLC Control Web Pages

Extron offers web page templates that can be customized using standard HTML editing tools or third-party software such as Microsoft® FrontPage® or Adobe® Dreamweaver® to provide a different interface to the user while still using GlobalViewer functions. An experienced web developer can add images, modify text, and change background colors to create a look and feel that reflects your brand or specific requirements of your user. For example, a university with dozens of devices and rooms to control may wish to create customized web pages with the school colors and logo of the university. End users can control the system using these customized pages instead of the standard GV pages.

Alternatively, Extron can create a customized GUI for you to upload to each MLC in the system. End users can view the web pages of this customized GUI while administrators and installers still have access to the factory-set web pages and the standard GV web pages in addition to the customized ones.

For a small, one-time fee, Extron turns the following items into files ready to upload to the unit:

• Your GlobalViewer project file containing system configuration details

• Your choice of available color schemes

• Your choice of labels for panel buttons

• A company or institution logo

Visit the Extron website (http://www.extron.com/product/customgui.aspx) or contact an Extron customer support representative for more information on this service and on available template options.

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Troubleshooting

Power Connections

Data Connections

Turn on the input devices (DVD players, VCRs, PCs, and other sources), output devices (display screens, projectors), the MLC, and the PC. Via a PC, click a control button on the MLC embedded Control web pages. If an input or output AV device cannot be remotely controlled (does not respond as expected), check the following:

• Ensure that all devices are plugged in.

• Make sure that each device is receiving power. The MLC front panel buttons light if the

device is receiving power.

1. Check the cabling connections and make adjustments as needed. The Link LED on

the MLC and on the PC should be lit 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.

2. Try to “ping” the unit by entering ping 192.168.254.254 at the command prompt,

or use the IP or web address provided to you by your system administrator. If you get no response:

• Make sure your unit is using the appropriate subnet mask (check with your system

administrator).

• Make sure your PC and network do not have a software firewall program that might

block the IP address of the MLC unit.

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

by your web browser, verify (via an Internet network options or preferences menu) that your web browser is configured for direct network connection and is not set up to use a proxy server.

Device Control Connections and Conﬁguration

• Verify that ports are wired correctly and that ground (earthing) wires are connected to

the proper pins on the MLC and, if applicable, on the controlled device.

• Ensure that each IR emitter head is placed adjacent to or directly over the IR pickup

window on the controlled device.

• Verify that the appropriate drivers were used while creating the GC configuration file

and that the correct commands and signal types (IR or RS-232) are associated with the correct ports on the MLC and on the other devices.

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

Hotline or the Extron S3 Control Systems Support Hotline.

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SIS Programming and Control

This section covers the following topics:

• Host-to-MLC Communications — This section covers protocol and general

communication information, error responses, and how to use the command/response tables.

• Commands and Responses — This includes both the standard SIS commands

that can be sent using either IP or RS-232 communication and the special function commands that can be sent using RS-232 only.

The MLC 104 IP Plus Series controller can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the front panel Config port, or to the rear panel LAN port connected to a shared network.

The MLC must be configured before use. As shipped, the controller can trigger basic input switching on an optional Extron MLS or PVS switcher, but it cannot control any other devices until it has been configured. Set up the MLC or control it by using Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands or Global Configurator software (version 2.2 or higher), preferably via Ethernet LAN connection. See page 29 in the “Operation, Features, and Cabling” section for LAN connector pin assignments. For information on the software and the embedded web pages, see Software-based Configuration and Control starting on page 34 and see the help files for the software.

MLC 104 IP Plus RS-232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• no flow control

MLC104IPPlus LAN port defaults:

• IP address: 192.168.254.254

• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

• DHCP: off

NOTE: The configuration port requires 38400 baud communi-

cation, a higher speed than many other Extron products use. Global Configurator (version 2.2 or higher) automatically sets the connection for the appropriate speed. If using DataViewer, HyperTerminal, or a similar application, make sure the PC or control system connected to this port is set for 38400 baud.

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Host-to-MLC Communications

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence. When the MLC determines that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the MLC to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

MLC-initiated Messages

If you are communicating with the MLC via RS-232 or a verbose Telnet connection, when a local event such as a front panel selection or adjustment takes place, the MLC responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host. The MLC-initiated messages are listed here.

X!]

Chn

The unit sends this response when an input is switched.

Vol

The unit sends this response when the volume knob is rotated.

(where X! is the input number)

X*]

(where X* is the volume step number)

Vx.xx is the firmware version number. Example:

The MLC sends the boot and copyright messages under the following circumstances:

• If the MLC is off and an RS-232 connection is already set up (the PC is cabled to the

MLC and a serial terminal emulation program such as DataViewer or HyperTerminal is open), the connected unit sends these messages via RS-232 when it is first powered on.

• If the MLC is on, it sends the boot and copyright messages when you first open a Telnet

connection to the MLC. The day of the week, date, and time are displayed if the unit is connected via Telnet, but not via RS-232. If you use a Telnet connection, the copyright message, date, and time may be followed by a password prompt.

Additional messages may be sent by the MLC in response to front panel selections and volume adjustments and when scripts are executed during scheduled events.

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 “]Login Administrator ]”, “*****]Login Administrator]”, or “****]Login User]”, depending on the password entered. If passwords are the same for both administrator and user, the unit defaults to administrator privileges.

]

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Error Responses

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

•

Space

When the MLC receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the MLC is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host.

The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows: E01 – Invalid input channel number (the number is too large)

E12 – Invalid port number E13 – Invalid value (the number is out of range/too large) or parameter E14 – Not valid for this configuration E17 – System timed out E22 – Busy E24 – Privilege violation E25 – Device is not present E26 – Maximum number of connections has been exceeded E27 – Invalid event number E28 – Bad filename or file not found E30 – Hardware failure (followed by a colon and a descriptor number) (This is an unsolicited response.)

Error Response References

The following superscripted numbers are used within the command descriptions on the following pages to identify commands that may respond as shown:

= Commands that yield an E14 (not valid for this configuration) response if the current

configuration of the unit does not support that command.

= Commands that yield an E22 (busy) response.

= Commands that yield an E24 (privilege violation) response if you are not logged in at the

administrator level.

= Commands that may yield an E27 (invalid event number) response.

= Commands that may yield an E28 (file not found) response.

Commands and Responses

Using the Command/Response Tables

The MLC can be controlled via either a Telnet (port 23) or RS-232 connection using ASCII commands, or via a web browser (port80) connection using URL-encoded commands. The ASCII and URL commands listed in the tables starting on page 77 perform the same functions, but they are encoded differently to accommodate the requirements of each port (Telnet or browser).

The ASCII to hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table shown below is for use with the command/response tables.

The command/response tables list valid ASCII (for Telnet or RS-232) command codes, the corresponding URL (uniform resource locator) encoded (for web browsers) command codes, the responses of the MLC to the host, and a description of the function of the command or the results of executing the command.

Figure 36. ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

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Entering SIS Commands: Helpful Tips

• Upper and lower case characters may be used interchangeably in the command field

unless otherwise specified.

• Commands may be sent back-to-back without spaces (for example, 2!65V1Z).

• Numbers can be entered as 1, 2, or 3 digits. For example: 8V = 08V = 008V.

• There are a few differences in how to enter the commands depending on whether you

are using Telnet or a web browser.

• When using these commands through a web browser, the URL reference

is used to shorten the examples. “URL” refers to the full URL of the control interface and web page reference including all path information (such as http://192.168.100.10/myform.htm).

• To send any of the commands using a web browser you must prefix them with the

full URL followed by ?cmd=.

• For control via a web browser, all non-alphanumeric characters must be

represented as the hexadecimal equivalent, %xx, where xx represents the two-character hex byte. A comma (,), for example, would be represented as %2C. Characters such as %, +, and the space character ( ) must be encoded as hex bytes, or they are misinterpreted by the MLC. For example, the ASCII command +V must be encoded as %2BV for web browser use.

Character Type Examples

Alphanumerics 0-9 a-z A-Z Special characters $ _ . + ! * ( ) , Reserved characters

• Some characters differ depending on the method you use to send the commands:

Telnet Web browser

Escape (hex 1B) W [must not be hex encoded] Carriage return (hex 0D)

‘ / ? : @ = &

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

Reserved Characters

(for web encoding purposes)

Character Hex Dec

$ dollar 24 36 & ampersand 26 38 + plus 2B 43 , comma 2C 44 / forward slash/virgule 2F 47 : colon 3A 58 ; semicolon 3B 59 = equal 3D 61 ? question mark 3F 63 @ “at” symbol 40 64

Pipe character (|) [must not be hex encoded]

NOTE: With Telnet you can use either an “Escape” (E) command or a “W”

command, and the carriage return or the pipe character. With the web browser, you are required to use a “W” command and the pipe character.

In either method, {Data} = data that is be directed to a specified port and must be hex encoded if non-alphanumeric.

NOTE: If you make adjustments (such as changes to volume), whether via the

front panel or via RS-232 or IP communication, it takes up to 1 minute 40 seconds (100seconds) for the data in the RAM of the MLC to be saved to flash memory. Do not remove power during that period.

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Symbol Deﬁnitions

]

= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A)

}

= Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D)

(for URL-encoded commands, use the pipe character, | , instead)

• = Space character

= Pipe (vertical bar) character

= Asterisk character (which is a command character,

X1!

X1@

not a variable)

= Escape key (hex 1B)

(for URL-encoded commands, use W instead of Esc)

= Specific port number

1 = front panel Config (RS-232 host) port 2 = Display RS-232/IR (display/projector) port 3 = MLS port (slaved or auxiliary switcher) 0 = reserved

NOTE: Port numbers are two ASCII characters

(2bytes) in the response. For example, port 1 is represented as 01 (hex 30 31).

= Command data section.

NOTE: For web encoding only: data is directed

to the specified port and must be encoded (URL encoding) if it is non-alphanumeric. Change any non-alphanumeric character (%, +, |, }, and the like) within the data section into the corresponding hexadecimal equivalent, %xx, where xx represents the two-character hex byte. For example, a space (hex: 20) would be encoded as %20 (hex: 25 32 30) and a plus sign (hex: 2B) would be encoded as %2B or hex 25 32 42.

= Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value

(-12.00 to +14.00) represents the time difference in hours and minutes (+/-hh:mm) relative to Greenwich, England. The leading zero is optional. For example, 5:30 = 05:30. Do not use a plus (+) sign if the GMT offset is positive.

= On/off status

0 = off/disable (default for audio mute and DHCP) 1 = on/enable

= Volume level (0 – 100 steps). The maximum volume

level is limited by the max. volume range command (X?*47#). Default volume = 25.

= Version (typically listed to two decimal places; for

example, x.xx)

= MLC unit name. The name is a text string of up to

24 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), and minus sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be a letter. The last character must not be a minus sign or hyphen.

X1#

= Local date and time format

Set format (MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS).

Read format (day of week, date month year

X1$

X1% X1&

X1*

X1(

X2)

See the note for

X2!

Examples:

Example: 01/15/18-10:54:00.

HH:MM:SS). Example: Thu, 02 May 2018 09:59:43.

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each

of the four fields are optional in setting values, and they are suppressed in returned values. MLC default address: 192.168.254.254

Default broadcast address: 255.255.255.255. = Email domain name; for example, extron.com = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait until the first

response character is received via a serial port

before terminating the current receive operation.

(Default = 10 = 100 ms, max. = 32767.) The

response includes leading zeros.

NOTE: For commands that use both

both variables must be zero or both must be non-zero. In the RS (send data) command,

X1&

may be omitted as long as

missing.

= Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)

(00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx). The MAC address is

shown on a label on the top of the unit. = Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros are

optional in setting values in each of the four

fields, and they are suppressed in returned

values. Default = 255.255.0.0. = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between

characters being received via a serial port

before terminating the current command or

receive operation. The response includes

leading zeros. (Default = 2 = 20 ms, max. =

32767.)

X1&

variable, as well. = Parameter (#L or #D) to set either the Length of

message to receive or the Delimiter value.

# = byte count (for L) or

# = a single ASCII character expressed in

decimal form (for D).

The parameter is case sensitive; you must use

capital “D” or capital “L.”

Byte count # can be from 0 to 32767,

default=0.

The ASCII decimal # can be from 0 to 00255,

default= 00000L.

A 3-byte length = 3L.

A delimiter of ASCII 0A = 10D.

The response from the MLC includes leading

zeros.

, as it pertains to this

X1&

X2)

and

is also

X2)

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X2@

= Verbose/tagged response mode status:

NOTE: In verbose/response mode, the device

(the MLC) responds with more information than it usually would. For example, the MLC can send out a notice of a change in some setting without receiving a query via your PC. That change could have been a result of an internal process (a script execution), a selection made using a touchpanel or keypad, a change made using GV or a web page, or input from a connected sensor or switch.

That is an example of a verbose (wordy) relationship between the controller and a connected device. Verbose mode creates more network traffic than usual, which can slow down network performance.

0 = clear, default for Telnet connections

See the verbose mode command (E CV })

X2#

1 = verbose mode is on (enabled) 2 = verbose mode is off, tagged responses are sent for queries (tagged responses are enabled) 3 = verbose mode is on (enabled) and tagged responses are enabled and sent for queries

Verbose

Responses

Receive unsolicited

responses

(messages)

for all actions

initiated via any source (touchpanel, port input,

internal web page

changes, or

X2@

value

NOTE: If tagged responses are enabled, all read

= Priority status for receiving timeouts:

commands)

instead of only for SIS

commands

on page 88 within the IP commands section in the command/response table for a brief explanation of what this communication mode is and what it does.

commands return the constant string and the data or value, the same as in responses for setting a value. For example, for E CN }, the response is Ipn• the data (

0 = use send data string command parameters (0 = default) 1 = use configure receive timeout command parameters

X1@ ]

Tagged

Responses

Receive tagged

responses to

read/view

requests

(Responses to SIS

commands are always

tagged.

Turning tagged

responses on adds tags to the responses to SIS read requests.)

rather than just

X2%

= Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600,

4800, 7200, 9600 (default), 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, or 115200

X2^

= Parity (only the first letter is needed):

O = odd E = even N = none (default) M = mark S = space

X2&

= Data bits: 7, 8 (default = 8)

X2*

= Stop bits: 1, 2 (default = 1)

X3#

= Password (minimum length = 4 characters,

maximum length = 12 characters) No special characters are allowed: use alphanumeric characters. Passwords are case sensitive. Disallowed characters are shown below.

Character Hex Dec

Space 20 32 ‘ “ Quotation marks 22 34 < “Less than” symbol 3C 60 > “Greater than” symbol 3E 62 # Pound (hash mark) 23 35 % Percent 25 37 { Left curly brace 7B 123 } Right curly brace 7D 125 | Vertical bar / pipe 7C 124 \ Backslash 5C 92 ^ Caret 5E 94 ~ Tilde 7E 126 [ Left square bracket 5B 91 ] Right square bracket 5D 93 ` Grave accent 60 96

NOTE: A user password cannot be assigned if no

administrator password exists; the E14 error code is returned. If the administrator password is cleared, then the user password is also removed.

X3$

= Daylight saving time (DST) is a region-specific 1-hour

offset that begins in spring and ends in fall.

0 = off/ignore (default) 1 = USA on – DST begins on the second

Sunday of March at 2 AM and ends at 2 AM on the first Sunday of November. For example, time in California is GMT -8:00 from March to November and GMT -7:00 from November to March. However, DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion of the state of Indiana, and the state of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation). 2 = Europe on – begins on the last Sunday in March, ends on the last Sunday in October. DST should be turned off for Iceland. 3 = Brazil on

X3%

= Event number: 0 - 99

This is valid only while events are running.

X4)

= I/O mode

0 = input (default) 1 = output 2 = input and pull-up resistor 3 = output and pull-up resistor

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X4!

= Password to display on screen (response to

password query or set). When the unit connects to a host device via RS-232, the

password ( the connection is via IP,

if a password has been assigned, or it is an empty field ( ) if a password hasn’t been assigned.

X4#

= I/O state

0 = off 1 = on

X4%

= E-mail event number or mailbox (1 - 64). The

response is two digits with a leading zero.

X4^

= E-mail address of recipient

(such as JDoe@extron.com) for the person to whom messages are sent. The e-mail address has a 31 character maximum.

X4&

= Name (for CR commands) or numeral (1-999, for

SM commands) of the e-mail file to be sent

NOTE: E-mail files must have a file extension of

.eml. The first line of the file is the subject, the rest is the body of the e-mail.

X4(

= Default name: a combination of the model name

and the last 3 pairs of the MAC address of the unit (for example, MLC-104-IP- PLUS-02-74-62)

X5@

= Security level of the connection:

0 = not logged in 11 = user 12 = administrator The response includes leading zeros.

X5&

= IR playback file number (0 to 99) (no extension).

The response includes leading zeros.

X5*

= IR playback function number (1 to 137).

The response includes leading zeros. IR function numbers 0 and 127 or higher can return information only. 0 = return all data 129 = manufacturer 130 = model 131 = class 132 = remote 133 = creation date 134 = comments 137 = user file name (a descriptive name the user/installer gave the file)

X5(

= IR playback mode

0 = play once 1 = play continuously 2 = stop continuous playback The response includes leading zeros.

NOTE: Send the command again with mode =0

to stop mode 1 playback.

X6#

= Pulse time in 20 ms increments. If this parameter is

missing or = 0, then pulse length = default = 25 = 500 ms. 1=20 ms (minimum pulse time) to 65535 = 1310700 ms (maximum pulse time).

X6(

= IP connection timeout period specified in

10-second steps (1 - 65000, default = 30= 300 seconds). If no data is received during the specified period, the Ethernet connection closes. Responses are returned with leading zeros.

X3#

), itself, is the response. When

X4!

is 4asterisks (****)

X7)

= The number (0 - 65535) to insert into an

e-mail message if an *.eml file has an embedded server-side include

“” (the

CR} command with no parameters) The numeral is a 16-bit number to be employed as the user defines. This is an optional parameter. Use 0 as a

placeholder if the optional

X7)

but

is not needed.

Maximum = 65535.

X7#

= An e-mail account username of up to 31

characters. Do not use commas. This parameter is optional during setup and is used for SMTP authentication.

X7$

= An e-mail account password (for SMTP

authentication) of up to 31 characters. Do not use commas. This parameter is optional during setup. If a password is set, the response is not the actual password characters but asterisks (****).

X20)

= Specific input number (1 – 4)

1 = input 1 2 = input 2 3 = input 3 4 = input 4

X20%

= Lamp hours elapsed (0 to 99999 hours)

The five-digit response includes leading zeros. The default is 99999 hours, which yields an “N/A” response.

X20^

= Voltage (in volts)

X20&

= Temperature in degrees Celsius (the response is

3digits including leading zeros)

X20*

= Display (projector) power status

0 = display power is off (default) 1 = display power is on 2 = display is powering down/off (cooling down) 3 = display is powering up/on (warming up)

X20(

= Front panel lockout (executive mode) status

0 = off/unlocked (default) 3 = on, disable/lock entire front panel (buttons, volume control) and optional connected SCP, control module(s), and IR remote control input

X21!

= Status (in hexadecimal characters) of script or

firmware button control. This variable is an 8-digit hexadecimal character calculated from a binary bit map. It is case-sensitive. Use capital letters. This bit mapped number indicates whether a button is controlled by firmware or by scripts. See page 97 for details.

X21@

= Status (in hexadecimal characters) of control of

all button lights). This variable is an 8-digit hexadecimal character calculated from a binary bit map, and it is case-sensitive. Use capital letters. This bit mapped number indicates whether a button is controlled by firmware or by scripts. See page 98 for details.

X21%

= IR (IR/serial) output port number

1 = projector/display port

X21^

= Display mute or connection status

0 = off/disconnected 1 = on/connected 2 = unknown/unavailable (default for connection status)

X4&

variable is used

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X21&

= Firmware event status polling period from 0 to 255

in 20 ms increments. not set, it defaults to 100 (2 seconds) and is

not shown in the command’s response. If is set to 0, the firmware does not poll for event status.

NOTE: The event number that is polled is set by

X3%

in the EN command.

X22#

= Digital I/O port (specifying which port)

1 = digital I/O port 1 2 = digital I/O port 2 3 = digital I/O port 3

X21&

is optional: if it is

X21&

Default port numbers for direct port access (serial ports): 2001 = front panel Config port

2002 = Display RS-232/IR (projector port) 2003 = MLS (slaved switcher) port

See page 90 for the SIS commands and see

page 50 for more about direct access.

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the

character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” represents the capital letter “o”.

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Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Command ASCII (Telnet)

Input selection

Select an input

14, 22

Display (projector) power

Turn display power on Turn display power off View display power status

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • SIS

Example:

Set display power status

NOTE: This command does not trigger the warm up/cool down (power on/power off) sequences or the events for the

buttons.

Display mute

(host to MLC)

X20)

1P 1P

0P 0P

P P

X20*

*0P

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

X20)

%21 Chn

X20*

%2A0P Pwr

Response

(MLC to host)

X20) ]

X20*]

Pwr

X20*]

Pwr

X20*]

]

X20*]

Additional Description

Select input and video).

= The MLC responds with an E14 error code (invalid for this configuration) if the desired input is not set up to switch inputs (is not in input button mode). Events are still triggered, though.

= The MLC sends a “busy” response (E22) if switching functions are locked.

On (discrete). Off (discrete). Show the display power status. Example: the display is powering off. This command is used only by scripts. It

provides a way to set the power status to match the actual state of the projector. For

X20) (X20)

X20*

0 = display power is off 1 = display power is on 2 = display is powering down/off 3 = display is powering on (warming up).

= 1, 2, 3, 4) (audio

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™

NOTE: The 1M and 0M commands emulate the Display Mute On and Display Mute Off buttons of a remote control. You must program these buttons on the remote

for the 1M and 0M commands to function.

Turn display mute on Turn display mute off View display mute status Set mute status

NOTE: This command does not trigger button events.

1M 1M

0M 0M

M M

X21^

*0M

X21^

Mut

X21^]

%2A0M Mut

X21^] X21^]

X21^]

X21^

Mute. Unmute.

Show display mute status. This command is used only by scripts. It

provides a way to set the status to match the actual state of the projector.

= 0 (off), 1 (on), or 2 (unknown).

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Volume adjustment (discrete, for volume mode = 0)

Set the overall output volume

level

NOTE: The MLC responds with an E14 (not valid for this configuration) error if you attempt to set a discrete volume

level while the MLC is in increment/decrement volume mode (volume mode 1). This command works only when the MLC is in volume mode 0. See the 46# volume knob mode SIS command.

Example:

Increment the volume Decrement the volume View the volume level

27V 27V

+V %2BV

-V %2DV

V V

Volume adjustment (for volume mode = 1)

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Increment the volume

NOTE: The MLC responds with an E14 (not valid for this configuration) error if you attempt to set a discrete volume

level while the MLC is in increment/decrement volume mode (volume mode 1).

Decrement the volume View the volume level

+V %2BV

-V %2DV

V V

Audio mute

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Mute on

Mute off

™

View the audio mute status

1Z 1Z

0Z 0Z

Z Z

Front panel security lockout modes (executive modes)

Disable lockout modes

Enable lockout mode 3

0X 0X

3X 3X

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

V Vol

Response

(MLC to host)

X*]

]

Vol027

X*]

Vol

X*]

Vol

X*]

Vol

X*]

Vol

X*]

]

Amt1

]

Amt0

X%]

]

Exe 0

]

Exe 3

Additional Description

This command sets a specific volume level for the audio output either at the display device or via an optional slaved Extron MediaLink (MLS) switcher.

= volume level (0 to 100). Default volume = 25. When no MLS is detected at the MLS port, the maximum volume level is limited by the

max. volume range command (

Example: set volume to 27. Increase audio output. Decrease audio output. Show the output volume.

Increase audio output.

Decrease audio output. Show the output volume.

Mute all audio outputs. This is not the same as selecting input 0. Unmute all audio outputs.

Show the status of audio mute.

= 0 (off) or 1 (on).

Default setting. Adjustments and selections can be made from the front panel in addition to via RS-232, Telnet, DataViewer,or web browser.

= The MLC responds with an E24 error (privilege violation) if the connected user is not logged in at administrator security level. Lock all front panel selections and adjustments via MLC, control modules, SCP, and IR remote. Make selections, changes, and configure features via RS-232 or web/ Ethernet only. All front panels in the control system are locked.

*47#).

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

View lockout mode status

Example:

X X

Status commands (an assortment)

View lamp hours status

Set lamp hours status for 1 lamp

6S 6S

X20%

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X20% *X20%

X21^

7S 7S

11S 11S

12S 12S

13S 13S

14S 14S

15S 15S

20S 20S

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Set lamp hours status for 2 lamps Set display connection status

View connection status

™

View all voltages and temperature status

View +12 V power supply voltage

View +5 V IR receiver port voltage View +3.3 V IP Link/FPGA voltage View +1.5 V FPGA voltage View internal temperature status

*6S

*7S

*6S

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

X20%

%2A6S Lhr*

X20% X21^

X20%

%2A

%2A 7S Pcs

%2A 6S Lhr*

Response

(MLC to host)

X20(]

]

X20%]

X20%*X20%] X20%

X20% ] X20%

X20%* X20% ]

X21^]

responses from commands

12S•13S•14S•15S•16S•20S

X20^]

X20&]

Additional Description

Show lockout (executive mode) status.

X20(

= 0 (off, unlocked) or 3 (front panels, control modules, and remote control locked/ disabled). Example: executive mode is off.

represents the number of elapsed hours of projector lamp use. The MLC responds with two sets of lamp hours only if two lamp hours have been set. If the status of a lamp has not been set, it is shown as the default (99999 hours) or “N/A”.

represents the five-digit numeric value for elapsed lamp use hours, and it is used by script to determine the number sent in response to the “view lamp hours” command (6S).

= The MLC responds with an E24 error (privilege violation) if the connected user is not logged in at administrator security level.

This command resets the projector/display connection status flag (

0 = projector not connected. 1 = projector is connected. 2 = undetermined status.

This command lets you know whether the MLC scripts have determined if the display is still connected to the MLC.

X21^

= 0 (disconnected), 1 (connected), or

2 (unknown).

View all voltages and the internal temperature

]

of the MLC at once. See the following six commands below. Display the operating voltage of the power input to the MLC.

Display the internal operating temperature.

X20&

= temperature in degrees Celsius (the

response is 3 digits including leading zeros).

X21^

) used by scripts.

X20^

= voltage in volts.

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Serial port configuration and use

These commands apply to any port that uses RS-232 communication: both 1-way (output) and 2-way (bidirectional) RS-232 communication. Send data string

X1&

X2)

NOTE: *

specified, the default values are used. For this command, b) be nonzero, or c) both be omitted.

NOTE: For web encoding for X@, convert non-alphanumeric characters to hex numbers. A space (hex = 20) is

encoded as %20. A plus sign (hex = 2B) is encoded as %2B.

Example:

X2!

E X! * X1& * X2) * X2! RS} X@ X!

is optional.

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • SIS

NOTE: The data string (X@) in this RS command is limited to 200 bytes.

NOTE: Use the ASCII to decimal table below to convert the byte count number for

To nd the decimal equivalent of the ASCII character, add the row heading and column heading numbers together.

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 LF CR

20 Esc 30 space ! “ # $ % & ’ 40 ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 50 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; 60 < = > ? @ A B C D E 70 F G H I J K L M N O 80 P Q R S T U V W X Y 90 Z [ \ ] ^ _ ‘ a b c 100 d e f g h i j k l m 110 n o p q r s t u v w 120 x y z { | } ~ Del

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

%2A

X1&

X2)

X1&

may be omitted only if

05*4*7*3L RS }<data>

W05%2A4%2A7%2A3L RS|<data>

ASCII to Decimal Conversion Table

X2)

%2A

is also missing. If these three variables are not

X1&

and

X2)

Response

(MLC to host)

X2! RS| X@

%2A

response from command

must both a) equal zero,

response from command

X2!

when using a delimiter (D).

LF = line feed CR = carriage return (

Esc = escape Del = delete

})

Additional Description

= Specific port number (01-99):

1 = front panel Config (RS-232 host) port

]

2 = Display RS-232/IR (projector) port 3 = MLS port (slaved or auxiliary switcher 0 = reserved or all ports.

= command data section (< 200 bytes).

X1&

= time in tens of ms for the MLC to wait until receipt of the first response character before terminating the current receive operation (default = 10 = 100 ms, max. =

32767). The response includes leading zeros.

X2)

= time in tens of milliseconds (ms) for the MLC to wait between characters being received via a serial port before terminating the current receive operation (default = 2 = 20 ms, max. = 32767). The response includes leading zeros.

X2!

= #L or #D. The letter parameter is case sensitive (requires a capital “D” or capital “L”). The response includes leading zeros.

L indicates the length of the message to be received. D indicates the delimiter value that ends the response. # = byte count (for L) or a single ASCII character expressed in decimal form (for D). Byte count # can be from 0 to 32767, default = 0. The ASCII decimal delimiter # value can be from 0 to 00255, default = 0L.

For #L, # is a regular ASCII (character) numeral. If the length is 50 bytes, # = 50.

For #D, # can be any character(s) or number(s), but it is translated into decimal format for use in the command.

Examples: A 3-byte message length = 3L. A delimiter of $ would be entered as 36D (36 is the decimal equivalent of the dollar sign). A delimiter of ASCII 0A = 10D (line feed).

X2!

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Configure serial port parameters

Example:

View serial port parameters

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Example

Configure receive timeout

View receive timeout

E X! * X2%, X2^, X2&, X2*

NOTE: The MLC does not support flow control.

E X! E

E X!

Ethernet port configuration and use

4*9600,N,8,1CP

}

2CP

X1&

X2)

}

X2#

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

}

W X! %2A

X2%

%2C

X2^

%2C

Response

(MLC to host)

X2&

%2C

Cpn X!•Ccp

X2*

}

W4%2A9600%2CN%2C8%2C1CP

| X2%, X2^, X2&, X2* ]

W X! CP

W 2CP

X2!

W X! %2A

}

X1&

%2A

X2)

%2A

Cpn4•Ccp9600,N,8,1

9600,N,8,1

X2#

X2!

%2A

Cpn X! •Cce

X1&

X2%, X2^, X2&, X2* ]

]

X1&

X2)

X2#

X2)

X2! ]

X2#

]

X2! ]

Additional Description

Set baud rate (

X2&

(

), and stop bits (

= serial port number:

01 = front panel Config (RS-232 host) port 02 = Display RS-232/IR (projector) port 03 = MLS port (slaved or auxiliary switcher 00 = reserved or all ports.

X2%

= baud rate (300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400,

3600, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud).

X2^

= parity (O = odd, E = even, N = none [default], M = mark, S = space).

X2&

= data bits: 7, 8 (default = 8).

X2*

= stop bits: 1, 2 (default = 1). Set the projector control port for 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

Set the time to wait ( tens of ms until receipt of the first response character before terminating the receive operation, between characters before terminating) and priority status

X2#

(

: 0 = default, use send data string

command parameters; 1 = use configure

receive timeout command parameters) for port X!.

The response includes leading zeros.

X2%

X2)

= waiting time in tens of ms

X2!

= #L or #D (see previous page).

), parity (

X2*

) for port X!.

X1&

= waiting time in

X2^

), data bits

NOTES:

X6(

•

and these timeout period commands are applicable only when the MLC is connected via Ethernet. If the MLC is connected via RS-232 protocol, only the global

timeout commands apply, and any commands involving

• If no data is received during the specified period, the Ethernet connection closes.

Set current Ethernet connection timeout period

View current connection timeout period

X6(

}

The current port timeout period applies to the currently open Telnet session only. When you start another Telnet session, it uses the default global port timeout period.

0TC

X6(

return the E13 error response.

X6(

W 0 %2A

W 0TC

| X6( ]

Pti 0*

X6( ]

X6(

= IP timeout period specified in 10-second steps (1 - 65000, default = 30= 300 seconds). Responses include leading zeros.

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Set global Ethernet connection timeout period

View global connection timeout period

NOTE: You must be logged in as an administrator to change this setting.

IR port use

The following variables are used for these IR port commands:

X21%

= IR output port number:

01 = projector/display port

Port numbers are two ASCII characters (2bytes). For example, port 1 is represented as 01 (hex 30 31).

X5&

= the IR file number (0-99), as in files 1.eir, 2.eir, 3.eir, and so on,

stored in the controller. Each .eir file contains commands for a specific device.

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Send an IR command

NOTE: To stop mode 1 IR command playback (continuous playback), send the IR command again but with playback mode (

Get IR command info

Example:

NOTE: An IR driver must be loaded into the MLC before IR command information can be read.

13, 28

E X21%, X5&, X5*, X5(

E X5&, X5*

X6(

}

1TC

3,1IR

3,2IR

}

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

X6(

W 1 %2A

| X6( ]

W 1TC

}

X21%

%2C

}W X5&

%2C

W3%2C1IR

W3%2C2IR

X5&

X5*

%2C

Response

(MLC to host)

X6( ]

Pti 1*

X5*

= IR playback function number (1-137), of a specific function or command set contained within the file. IR function numbers 0 and 127 or higher can return information only.

0 = return all data 129 = manufacturer 130 = model 131 = class

X5(

= IR playback mode

0= play once

X5*

X5(

%2C

IR Irs

{descriptive text}

POWER

E13

X21%, X5&, X5*, X5( ]

]

132 = remote 133 = creation date 134 = comments

1= play continuously 2= stop.

]

Additional Description

The global port timeout is the default timeout period for all Telnet sessions.

137 = user file name (a descriptive name the user/ installer gave the file).

Send an IR command via IR output port

X21%

number The response includes leading zeros.

X5(

) = 0.

The response to this command is the name/ description (such as Power On, Power Off, Enter, Play, Stop, RGB, Menu) of the specific command you ask about.

Command/function 1 in file 3.eir is the Power command.

Command/function 2 in file 3.eir is not defined or does not exist, so the controller returns E13, the invalid value error number.

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

Digital I/O data port (dedicated Digital I/O ports) configuration and use

NOTE: An input voltage below 2.0 VDC is considered to be logic low. An input voltage above 2.8 VDC is considered to be logic high. These thresholds are not adjustable.

Set the input/output (I/O) mode

NOTE: When set for input with pull-up resistor (

When the switch closes, the voltage drops from 5 V to 0 V. When set for output with pull-up resistor, the digital I/O port on the MLC can drive devices such as relays and LEDs. When set for power sensor, the input state is triggered when an optional power sensor connected to the power sense port detects a state change.

View the digital I/O mode Pulse the digital I/O state

X22#

X4)

[

X22#

[

*3*

X6#

]

X22#

%2A

X4)

= 2), the digital input can be triggered by an external switch.

X22#

%5B

X22#

%2A3%2A

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • SIS

NOTE: This and the following three commands are valid only when the port is in output mode or in output with pull-up

mode.

X22#

X22# X22# X22#

*2 ]

*1 ]

*0 ]

]

X22#

%2A 2 %5D Sio

X22#

%2A 1 %5D Sio

X22#

%2A 0 %5D Sio

X22#

%5D

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Toggle the I/O state

Set the I/O state to on Set the I/O state to off View the I/O state

™

X4)

%5B Iom

X6#

%5D Sio

Response

(MLC to host)

X22#

X4)]

X22#

X4#]

X22#

X4#]

X22#

* 1

X22#

* 0

X4#]

] ]

Additional Description

Set the input/output mode (

X22#

port (

X22#

X4)

Briefly change the I/O state.

X6#

X4#

Switch the input/output state from on to off or from off to on.

= port number:

1 = Digital I/O port 1 2 = Digital I/O port 2 3 = Digital I/O port 3.

= mode:

0 = input (default) 1 = output 2 = input and pull-up resistor 3 = output and pull-up resistor.

= Pulse time in 20 ms per count.

If this parameter is missing or = 0, then pulse length = default (25 = 500 ms). 65535 (1310 s) = max. pulse time.

= I/O state:

0 = off 1 = on.

X4)

) for a specific

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Firmware version, part number, and information requests

NOTE: Responses to commands differ depending on which, if any, verbose response mode the MLC is in. See the CV command (E

setup commands later in this table.

NOTE: In a query response, an asterisk (*) after the version number indicates the version that is currently used.

A question mark (? or ?.??) indicates that the factory default firmware is the only firmware loaded in the MLC. A carat (^) indicates the version of firmware that should be running, but, since a mode 1 reset was performed, the factory default firmware version is loaded and running instead. An exclamation point (!) indicates that the firmware is corrupted.

Query firmware version number

Example:

Query verbose firmware version information

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • SIS

Example:

Query firmware version

Query bootstrap firmware version

Example:

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Query factory firmware version

Example:

NOTE: Factory-installed firmware is different from the bootstrap firmware, but it is also not user-replaceable. This firmware was installed at the factory; it is the version the

controller reverts to after a mode 1 reset (see page 31 in “Operation, Features, and Cabling”).

Q or 1Q Q or 1Q

1Q 1Q 1.01

0Q 0Q

0Q 0Q 2.16-1.00(1.57-MLC104IP -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT)-

1Q 1Q

2Q 2Q

3Q 3Q

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

Response

(MLC to host)

X1!]

or Ver01*

or Ver01*1.01

{response from 2Q}–{response from 3Q}–{response from 4Q}

or Ver00*{response from 2Q}–{response from 3Q}–{response from 4Q}

1.03*(1.74-MLC104IP -Tue, 25 May 2010 19:36:27 GMT)

X1!]

or Ver01*

X1!]

or Ver02*

2.16

X1!

or Ver03*

upload)

1.00(1.57-MLC104IP -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT)

X1!]

]

(kernel version–model description–date time of upload)

X1!

(kernel version–model description–date time of

]

Additional Description

X2@

CV}, page 88) under IP

Show the firmware version ( to two decimal places. This query yields the number of the currently running version of the user-updatable firmware.

Show the bootstrap, factory-installed, and updated firmware versions. See 2Q, 3Q, and 4Q below.

This command shows the currently-running firmware.

The bootstrap firmware is not userreplaceable, but you may need this information during troubleshooting.

Factory-installed firmware is different from the bootstrap firmware, but it is also not userreplaceable. This firmware was installed at the factory; it is the version the controller reverts to after a mode 1 reset (see the “Operation, Features, and Cabling” section).

In this example the factory firmware version is 1.00 and the IP Link kernel version is 1.57 for the MLC, dated 16 January 2003.

X1!

) of the MLC

]

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Query updated firmware version

Example:

NOTE: Responses to commands differ depending on which, if any, verbose response mode the controller is in. See the CV command (E

under IP setup commands later in this table.

Query FPGA version

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Request the MLC part number

Request the AV input number

Request the model name

Request the model description

Request system memory usage

Example:

Request user memory usage

Example:

4Q 4Q

32Q 32Q

N N

I I

1I 1I

2I 2I

3I 3I

4I 4I

4I 4I 1099264 Bytes Used out of 7104 KBytes

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

Response

(MLC to host)

X1!

(kernel version–model description–date time of upload) or Ver04* upload)

1.03*(1.74-MLC104IP -Tue, 25 May 2010 19:36:27 GMT)

X1!

(kernel version–model description–date time of

]

X1!]

60-818-00 ] or Pno 60-818-00

X20)]

Chn

MLC•104•IP•PLUS]

Inf01*MLC•104•IP•PLUS MLC•104•IP•PLUS]

Inf02*MLC•104•IP•PLUS

# Bytes used out of # of Kbytes] or Inf03*# Bytes used out of # of Kbytes

Inf03*7680 Bytes Used out of 1024 KBytes

# Bytes used out of # of KBytes] or Inf04*# Bytes used out of # of KBytes

]

Additional Description

Use this command to find out which version of the firmware, if any, was uploaded into the controller after it left the factory.

In this example the current firmware version is 1.03, the IP Link kernel version is 1.74, and the last firmware upload was on May 25,

2010.

X2@

CV}, page 88)

Show the field-programmable gate array (FPGA) firmware version to two decimal places (x.xx). Show the MLC base part number. This indicates the basic controller, regardless of faceplate.

Show which input (

X20)

1 = input 1 3 = input 3 2 = input 2 4 = input 4

The MLC responds with an E14 error if no input buttons are set up for firmware control (input switching). MLC 104 IP Plus (the basic name, regardless of model).

X20)

) is active (selected).

]

MLC 104 IP Plus.

]

Show amount of memory used and total available memory for system operations.

]

Show amount of user memory used and total available user memory.

]

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Preﬁxes for connected devices:

P1 = P2 = K1 = K2 = K3 = K4 = S =

For :

For ##:

Command ASCII (Telnet)

Request status of attached hardware

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • SIS

Examples:

IP setup commands

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Set the unit name

Set unit name to factory default

Read the unit name

(host to MLC)

32I 32I

SCP #1, address 0 SCP #2, address 1 control module #1, address 0 control module #2, address 1 control module #3, address 2 control module #4, address 3 MediaLink device, typically a slaved MLS switcher.

32I 32I

E X1@

NOTE: The name consists of up to 24 alphanumeric characters (and the minus sign).

•CN

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

00 = not present 01 = present (SCP)

or IRCM-VCR

02 = IRCM-DVD 03 = IRCM DVD+ 04 = ACM-Level 05 = ACM-Tone 06 = RCM-SC 07 = RCM-SCLT

}

The first character must be a letter, the last character cannot be a minus sign (hyphen). Spaces may not be used. Either case (upper, lower) is OK.

}

X1@

W%20CN

| X1@]

WCN

Response

(MLC to host)

P1##•P2##•K1##•K2##•K3##•K4##•S**] or P1##•P2##•K1##•K2##•K3##•K4##•S**•IPI???

08 = IRCM-Tape 09 = CM-5BB 10 = CM-20BB 11 = IRCM-DV+ 12 = CM-9BLB 13 = CM-3BLB 14 = CM-19AC 99 = a device is present,

but unrecognized.

P101•P200•K102•K201•K308•K407•S00

P100•P201•K111•K211•K302•K401•S09

X1@]

Ipn•

X4(] X4(

Ipn•

X4(] X1@

Additional Description

]

Show the absence of or types of connected devices.

00 = not present 01 = MLS 306 02 = MLS 506 03 = MLS 506MA 70 V 04 = MLS 506SA 05 = MLS 506MA 100 V 06 = MLS 100 A 07 = MLS 103 V 08 = MLS 103 SV 09 = MLS 102 VGA 10 = MLA-VC10

11 = MLS 304MA 12 = MLS 406 13 = MLS 406MA 14 = MLS 406SA 15 = MLS 304SA 16 = PVS 204SA 17 = PVS 204SA Plus

99 = unrecognized.

]

This example includes one SCP (P101), an IRCM-DVD (K102), an IRCM-VCR (K201), an IRCM-Tape (K308), and an RCM-SCLT (K407). There is no slaved switcher.

]

This example includes one SCP (P201), an IRCM-DVD+ (K111 and K211), an IRCM-DVD (K302), an IRCM-VCR (K401), and an MLS 102 VGA (S09).

Change the MLC unit name to one of your choosing ( “Rm316-AVcenter”, or “exec-boardroom-ctrl”.

MLC-104-IP-PLUS-##-##-##, a combination of the model name and the last 3 pairs of hex numbers in MAC address of the controller (for example, MLC-104-IP-PLUS-02-74-62).

the MLC.

X4(

X1@

), such as “AuditoriumMLC”,

= The name the MLC was shipped with:

is the current, user-defined unit name of

is the factory default name of the MLC.

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Set date/time

Read date/time

Set GMT offset

Read GMT offset Set daylight saving time

MLC 104 IP Plus Series • SIS

Read daylight saving time Set DHCP on Set DHCP off

View DHCP on/off 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

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E X1#

E X#

GMT offset (-12.00 to +14.00) represents the time difference in hours and minutes (+/-hh:mm) relative to Greenwich, England.

X3$

= Daylight saving time (DST) is a region-specific 1-hour offset that begins in spring and ends in fall.

0 = off/ignore (default) 1 = USA on – Starting in 2007, DST begins on the second Sunday of March at 2 AM and ends at 2 AM on the first Sunday of November. For example, time in

California is GMT -8:00 from March to November and GMT -7:00 from November to March. However, DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion of the state of Indiana, and the state of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation).

2 = Europe on – Begins on the last Sunday in March, ends on the last Sunday in October. DST should be turned off for Iceland. 3 = Brazil on.

E X3$

NOTE: Changing DHCP from on to off also resets the IP address to the factory default (192.168.254.254).

E E

E X1$

E X1(

E X1$

1 DH

0 DH

}

} }

}

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

X1#

W CT|

W X# CZ| Ipz

WCZ

W CX

W1DH

W0DH

WDH

W CI

WCH

WCS

WCG

| X#]

X3$

| X3$]

| |

| X%] X%

X1$

CI| Ipi•

| X1$]

| X1*]

X1(

| X1(]

X1$

| X1$]

Response

(MLC to host)

X1#] X1#

Ipt•

X1#] X1#

X#]

X3$]

Ipx

]

Idh 1

]

Idh 0

X1$] X1$

or Iph• Ips•

Ipg•

X1*]

X1(] X1(

X1$] X1$

Additional Description

= Local date and time format. The set format is MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS. Example: 01/31/11-10:54:00.

= Local date and time format. The Read format is day of week, DD month year HH:MM:SS. Example: Thu, 02 May 2013 14:59:35. Set the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value (X#) for the location of the MLC installation. The leading zero is optional. For example, 5:30 = 05:30. Do not use a plus (+) sign if the GMT offset is positive.

= 0 (off, default) or 1 (on).

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of the four fields are optional in setting values. Leading zeros in each of the four fields are suppressed in returned values.

X1*

= hardware (MAC) address (00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx).

= subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Syntax is the same as for IP addresses. Leading zeros are optional in setting values. Leading zeros are suppressed.

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading

zeros are optional.

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

Response

(MLC to host)

Additional Description

Get a connection listing

Example:

Set verbose/response mode

This command controls both verbose responses/messages and tagged (labeled) responses. Verbose mode is a communication mode in which the device responds with more information than it usually would. For

example, the MLC can send out a notice of a change in some setting without receiving a query via your PC. That change could have been a result of an internal process (a scheduled script execution), a selection made using a touchpanel or keypad, a change made using GV or the embedded web pages of the device, or input (a voltage or resistance change at a port) from a connected sensor or switch. That is an example of a verbose (wordy) relationship between the control processor and a connected device.

• With verbose mode off, you receive no notification of those changes or events.

• With verbose mode on, you receive status messages, such as

operation to an overload state, or that you send, but they are unsolicited messages that are generated by the equipment.

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NOTE: Verbose mode creates more network traffic than usual, which can slow down network performance.

Verbose mode is usually enabled for troubleshooting and disabled for daily use.

• By default, when the MLC is connected via Ethernet, verbose mode is disabled in order to reduce the

amount of communication traffic on the network.

• For a direct RS-232 connection, the controller is set for verbose mode by default.

• If you want to use the verbose mode (other than mode 0) with a controller, this mode must be set to “on”

each time you reconnect to the controller.

NOTE: If tagged responses are enabled, all read commands return the constant (tagged) string and the data or value,

the same as in responses for setting a value. For example, for E CN }, the response is Ipn•

Read verbose mode status Set the broadcast mode

Set the broadcast mode to the default address Clear the broadcast mode

View the broadcast mode

}

X%]

when a relay is opened, closed, or toggled. These are not replies to a command

E X2@

E X6$,X1$

E X6$

0 EB

}

E EB}

WCC

X8%]

when the switched power ports change from normal

X2@

WCV

W 0 EB

W EB

X1@]

rather than just the data (

| X2@]

X6$

X1$

X6$

%2C

| X6$,X1$ ]

{number of connections}] or

Icc {number of connections}

002

Vrb

Bmd

Bmd 000,255.255.255.255

]

X2@]

X1@]

X6$,X1$]

X6$

,255.255.255.255

Display the number of currently active IP client connections.

]

Example: This shows two client connections.

Verbose

Responses

Receive

unsolicited

messages

for all actions

initiated via any

source (touchpanel,

port input, internal

web page changes,

X2@

value

Set the verbose mode. For

This command details how often and to what subnetwork the MLC broadcasts a message.

X6$

(0 to 255 [4.25 minutes], default = 0 = off).

X1$

zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values, and they are suppressed in returned values. Default broadcast address: 255.255.255.255.

or commands)

instead of only for

SIS commands

0 = clear/off (responses are plain, untagged), default

1 = verbose mode is on (enabled) 2 = verbose mode is off, tagged responses

are sent for queries (tagged responses are enabled) 3 = verbose mode is on (enabled) and tagged responses are enabled and sent for queries.

= Broadcast repetition interval in seconds

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading

Responses

Receive tagged

responses to

(Responses to SIS

commands are always tagged. Turning tagged

responses on adds tags to the responses to SIS read requests.)

X2@

]

This command sets the repeat interval to

]

zero, turning off the broadcast mode.

Tagged

read/view

requests

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Password and security settings

Read the security level of the connection

Set administrator password

NOTE: The password is case sensitive. Special characters (spaces, symbols) are not allowed.

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Clear administrator password

NOTE: A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Also, if the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also cleared.

Read administrator password Set user password

NOTE: The password is case sensitive. Special characters (spaces, symbols) are not allowed.

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E X3#

E E X3#

• CA

}

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

| X5@ ]

WCK

X3#

W%20 CA

WCA

]

| X4! ]

X3#

Response

(MLC to host)

X5@ ]

or Pvl

X4! ]

Ipa•

]

Ipa•

X4! ]

Ipu•

Additional Description

X5@

For

0 = not logged in 11 = user 12 = administrator.

The response includes leading zeros. Set the administrator access password (

4 to 12 alphanumeric characters).

X4!

= Password to display on screen

(response to password query):

• the password ( RS-232

• 4 asterisks (****) if connected via IP and a password has been assigned

• an empty field ( ) if connected via IP and a password has not been assigned.

Clear/remove all passwords (administrator and user).

Set the user password ( alphanumeric characters). that is displayed on screen.

X3#

), itself, if connected via

X3#

is 4 to 12

X4!

= Password

X3#

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NOTE: A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Also, if the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also cleared.

Clear user password

™

Read user password

E E

• CU

}

W%20CU

| X4! ]

WCU

Ipu•

]

This clears the user password only.

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Remapping port designations

For security reasons the network administrator may wish to assign new/different port numbers to the Telnet, web browser, and direct access ports of the controller or to disable one or more ports. Typically Telnet uses port 23, web access is via port 80 (HTTP), and direct access (to a serial port) is via port 2001.

ATTENTION:

• Do not set two or more ports to the same port number. Setting two ports to the same number could cause networking conﬂicts and

will also result in an E13 (invalid parameter) error.

• Ne pas installer deux ports ou plus sur le même numéro de port. Paramétrer deux ports sur le même numéro pourrait créer des

conﬂits réseau et provoquer également une erreur E13 (paramètre erroné).

NOTE: If you remap a port, you must set the port number to 1024 or higher, unless you reset the port to the default number or disable the port by setting it to 0.

Set the Telnet port map

Reset the Telnet port map

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Disable the Telnet port map

Read the Telnet port map

Set the web (HTTP) port map Reset the web (HTTP) port map Disable the web (HTTP) port Read the web (HTTP) port map Set the initial port number for the

direct access port map

Reset the direct access port map

Disable the direct access port Read the direct access port map

E E

E E E

NOTE: The reserved TCP port numbers (2001-2003) for direct port access are assigned

E E

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

port#MT

23MT

0MT

port# MH

80MH

0MH

port# MD

2001MD

0MD

}

by default as follows:

• 2001 = front panel Config port

• 2002 = Display RS-232/IR port

• 2003 = MLS port

}

Wport# MT

W23MT

W0MT

WMT

Wport# MH

W80MH

W0MH

WMH

Wport# MD

W2001MD

W0MD

WMD

Response

(MLC to host)

Pmt port#

Pmt00023

Pmt00000

port#

Pmh port#

Pmh00080

Pmh00000

port#

Pmd port#

Pmd02001

Pmd 00000

port#

]

] ]

]

] ] ]

]

Additional Description

Select a number (port#) for the port that does not conflict with any other ports. This resets the Telnet port to port 23.

Setting the port number to 0 disables the port. If set to the default port number, the response is 00023.

This resets the web port to port 80.

This command sets the initial (lowest) port number for the range numbers assigned to the serial ports for direct port access (see pages 16 and 17 for port locations and see page 50 for more on direct access). Default port numbers for direct access start at 2001 and go up to 2007 (see the note at left or the diagram on page 51). This resets the initial direct access port to port 2001.

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

Directory commands

Change or create a directory

NOTE: A directory does not fully exist until a file has been copied into that path. Also, the MLC operates differently from PC operating systems: files stored in and directories

created in the MLC may have the same names.

Example:

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Example:

™

Change back to the root directory Go up one directory level View the current directory

NOTE: The current directory is determined on a per-connection basis. At the beginning of each IP connection/session, the current directory is selected as the root directory.

E E E E

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

path/directory/ CJ

majordirectory/subdirectory/next-level/ CJ}

custompages/HTMLfiles/ CJ

oak/CJ

/CJ

.. CJ

CJ W CJ

}

W path %2F directory %2F CJ

W majordirectory %2F subdirectory %2F next-level %2F CJ

}

W custompages %2F HTMLfiles %2F CJ

W oak %2F CJ

W %2F CJ

W %2E %2E CJ

Response

(MLC to host)

Dir•path/directory/

Dir•majordirectory/subdirectory/next-level/

Dir•custompages/

HTMLfiles/]

Dir• oak ]

]

Dir•/ Dir•path/directory/

path/directory/

Additional Description

The directory name must be composed of alphanumeric characters and may include the

]

minus sign (hyphen, -) and the colon (:). The first character must be a letter. Case does not matter. No blank or space characters are permitted in the name.

Include the full path, not just the name of the directory. Nonalphanumeric characters in the path (such as /) must be encoded to hex characters for use with a web browser.

]

In this case, the path is majordirectory/ subdirectory/.

The directory that was just created or changed to is called next-level.

This example just created a subdirectory for storing custom-made HTML files from the user. The directory that was just created is called HTMLfiles.

]

File handling commands

Erase the user-supplied web page

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and files Erase the current directory and its

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files Erase the current directory and its subdirectories

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filename EF}W filename EF

}

/EF

//EF

}

W %2F EF

W %2F %2F EF

Del• filename

]

Ddl

]

Ddl

]

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet)

(host to MLC)

List files from the current directory

When working with the embedded web pages of the MLC, the response visible in a JavaScript™ server-side include (inserted between <script> </script> tags into HTML source code) follows this structure:

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Example (via Telnet or HyperTerminal):

™

List files from the current directory and its subdirectories

}

URL Encoded (web)

(host to MLC)

W DF

WLF

Response

(MLC to host)

[filename 1]•[day, date time of upload]GMT•[file size 1 in bytes] [filename 2]•[day, date time of upload]GMT•[file size 2 in bytes] [filename 3]•[day, date time of upload]GMT•[file size 3 in bytes]

…

[filename n]•[day, date time of upload]GMT•[file size n in bytes] [space remaining (to 7-digits)]•Bytes Left

var file=new Array(); file[1]=“[filename 1],[day, date time1 of upload] GMT,

[file size 1 in bytes]”; file[2]=“[filename 2],[day, date time2 of upload] GMT,

[file size 2 in bytes]”; file[3]=“[filename 3],[day, date time3 of upload] GMT,

[file size 3 in bytes]”;

…

file[n]=“[filename n],[day, date timen of upload] GMT, [file size n in bytes]”;

file[n+1]=“[space remaining (to 7-digits)],Bytes Left”;

2.eml Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:04:40 GMT 117

0.evt Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:07 GMT 11371

1.eir Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:07 GMT 4783

1.eml Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:12 GMT 219

2.evt Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:12 GMT 22139

3.evt Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:12 GMT 16258

97.evt Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:12 GMT 2781

98.evt Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:12 GMT 6027

99.evt Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:14 GMT 4435 def.eml Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:14 GMT 95 index.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:14 GMT 1176 resources.cdc Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:34:14 GMT 4575

3.eml Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:05:12 GMT 146 6175232 Bytes Left

(See responses to E DF}, above.)

]]

Additional Description

]]

Retrieve a list of files stored in the controller. Each line of the response lists a different file name and its corresponding file size. The last line of the response indicates how much available file space there is.

]

] ] ] ] ]

]

The response is the same except that the path/directory precedes file names for files within the subdirectories.

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