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Software-based
Configuration
This section describes basic procedures for setting up and configuring the MLC using
the MLC 62 Windows-based configuration program. For more detailed descriptions and
additional procedures, refer to the MLC 62 help file, provided with your controller. The
following topics are covered:
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About the MLC 62 Configuration Program
An MLC 62 Series controller must be configured before using it to control other devices.
The Extron MLC 62 Configuration Program is used to configure the MLC front panel
buttons and rear panel ports and to update firmware. Using this software, you can create
configurations on your computer for your MLC. You then connect the computer to the MLC
USB or Host/Config serial port and upload a configuration to the MLC. (The MLC does not
have to be connected to the computer while you are creating the configurations.) See the
"Features, Installation, and
on the configuration ports.
NOTE:
PC System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the computer on which you install the MLC 62
configuration program include:
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About the MLC 62 Configuration Program
Installing the Configuration Software
Obtaining Device Drivers
Creating a New MLC Configuration — Getting Started
Uploading a Configuration to the MLC 62
Configuration File Management Procedures
Resetting the Configuration
Operation"section for pin assignments and other details
Extron recommends configuring and controlling the MLC via the USB port.
This port can supply power to the MLC while it is being configured.
Intel Pentium III 1-GHz processor
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Windows 7
Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0 or higher
512 MB of RAM
50 MB of available hard disk space
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