Features - Extron electronics IPL T S Series User Manual

Features

Support for bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial communication —
Allows remote and proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of serially-controlled devices.
NOTE: The IPL T S1 supports RS-232 only.
Serial port pass-through — Two-, four-, and six-port models can be configured
for pass-through mode, enabling each pair of ports on the interfaces to pass through
commands and control a single device.
web-based AV asset management — When used with GlobalViewer software, the IPL
T S interfaces provide a powerful, flexible way to manage, monitor, and control projectors,
flat-panel displays, and other devices using a standard Ethernet network.
Integral, high performance web server — Each IPL T S interface features a built-in
web server with memory available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer, and development
of your own web pages using "off-the-shelf" web authoring software.
Industry standard Ethernet protocols — All IPL T S models support industry standard
Ethernet communication protocols, including ARP, DHCP, ICMP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Telnet,
HTTP, and SMTP, accessed through an RJ-45 auto-sense
10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN connection.
Simultaneous multi-user support — Each IPL T S interface supports multiple
concurrent users, improving system throughput.
E-mail capabilities to enable support — With e-mail notification, technical support
administrators can receive failure and service messages through an e-mail enabled cell
phone, PDA, pager, or Internet e-mail account.
Multiple levels of access with password protection — User access level authorizes
limited entry to only pre-designated functions, while administrator access level permits full
access to advanced settings.
NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set
Configuration utility — Global Configurator software, a free, easy-to-use
Windows
programming knowledge is required.
Extensive library of device drivers — Device drivers allow Extron products to control
various display and source devices, such as projectors, flat-panel displays, and DVD
players. Extron has produced thousands of fully tested and uniformly modeled RS-232 and
IR drivers.
Direct port access — Use existing software programs to control a device that has no
Ethernet support. Any existing Extron product with a serial control port can be interfaced
with a LAN.
Built-in multi-level security — A user can control access to devices attached to the
interface. Two levels of password protection provide appropriate security.
Serial port connectivity — Provides serial ports on 9-pin D and/or 3.5 mm, captive
screw connectors.
Easy configuration and control — Easily control the interface in three ways:
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The IPL T S series requires no centralized processor to operate within a system.
Multiple mounting options — Can be mounted under a desktop or podium, on a
projector mount, or on a rack shelf.
to the device serial number. In the event of an absolute system reset, the passwords
convert to the default, which is no password.
-based configuration utility, makes product setup simple and intuitive —no
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The Internet Explorer browser
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A web-based interface
DataViewer (or a standard Telnet client application)
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