Locating Software, Firmware, And Driver Files On The Extron Website; Overall Configuration Procedure For The Controller - Extron electronics MLC Plus 50 Setup Manual

MLC Plus 50/100/200 Series (Continued)

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

There are three main ways to find software, firmware, and device drivers within www.extron.com:
Via links from the Web page for the specific product
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Via the Download page (Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within www.extron.com.)
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Via links from search results
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NOTE: To use Global Configurator (available to run in GC Plus mode) software, you must have an Extron Insider account and
contact an Extron support representative. Extron provides training to our customers on how to use the software. Access to
Global Configurator Professional is available to users who successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certification.
NOTE: New RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and Ethernet drivers developed specifically
for the IP Link Pro platform. With the exception of IR device drivers, drivers used for the previous generation IP Link
(non-Pro) controllers are not compatible.

Overall Configuration Procedure for the Controller

Within Global Configurator
(GC Professional or
GC Plus mode):
Overall Configuration Steps
Figure 10.
If you have questions during installation and setup, you can call the
S3 Control Systems Support Hotline (1.800.633.9877).
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Prepare the installation site.
Change buttons or faceplates, if desired
Cable the MLC Plus, then apply power.
Configure the IP settings
of the MLC Plus.
If desired or required, install a new
security certi cate (via Toolbelt).
Create a new GC Professional or GC Plus project
and add the MLC Plus to it.
Con gure ports on the controller.
Create monitors, schedules, macros, timers,
and local variables.
Con gure controller buttons.
Save the project.
Build and upload the con guration to the controller.
Cable all devices.
Test the system, make adjustments, nalize con guration.
Mount the MLC Plus.
See the network network
communication setup communication setup
instructions instructions in this guide.
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