Extron electronics IPCP Pro 250 User Manual page 29

IPCP Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode Summary
Use This Activation
Mode to...
Recover
For devices with firmware version 1.04 and lower
project
To start the Project Recovery reset mode and recover a project:
configuration
and program
1. On the PC, open Global Configurator.
files if
2. Click the Tools menu and select Project Recovery. The
passwords
Recovery Mode dialog box opens.
have been lost
3. Enter the IP address or host name of the target device for
which you want to perform project recovery.
4. Click Recover. The software allows indefinite time to
establish a connection (until a connection is made or the user
clicks Cancel).
5. On the control processor, hold down the Reset button while
appying power to the unit. Hold the button down until the
Power LED blinks twice, then release the button. The control
processor enters project recovery mode for 20 seconds,
during which time the Power LED blinks quickly.
GC automatically connects to the control processor, then
opens and retrieves the project from the unit.
6. Cycle power to the control processor to exit project recovery
mode.
7. Perform the
processor.
8. Open Toolbelt, start device discovery, select the desired
control processor from the list and click Manage.
9.
Click the Network Settings tab and set the IP address of
the control processor.
10. Click the User Management tab and change the password
of the control processor.
11. Close Toolbelt.
12. In GC, add the new password to the recovered project.
13. Save the project.
14. Upload the project from GC to the control processor.
For devices with firmware version 1.05 and higher
To start the Project Recovery reset mode and recover a project:
1. On the PC, open Global Configurator.
2. Click the Tools menu and select Project Recovery. The
Recovery Mode dialog box opens.
3. Enter the IP address or host name of the target device for
which you want to perform project recovery.
4. Click Recover. The software allows indefinite time to
establish a connection (until a connection is made or the user
clicks Cancel).
5. On the control processor, press the Reset button three
times within one second. The control processor enters
project recovery mode for 30 seconds, during which time the
Power LED blinks quickly.
GC automatically connects to the control processor, then
opens and retrieves the project from the unit.
6. Cycle power to the control processor to exit project recovery
mode.
7. Perform the
processor.
8.
Open Toolbelt, start device discovery, select the desired
control processor from the list and click Manage.
9. Click the Network Settings tab and set the IP address of
the control processor.
10. Click the User Management tab and change the password
of the control processor.
11. Close Toolbelt.
12. In GC, add the new password to the recovered project.
13. Save the project.
14. Upload the project from GC to the control processor.
Reset to Factory Defaults reset on the control
Reset to Factory Defaults reset on the control
IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation
Result
Project Recovery mode stops regular
operation and allows a connection to be
made to the unit via GC software without
requiring password entry so that project
files can be retrieved and saved.
During project recovery mode, events are
•
stopped, and so is communication with AV
devices.
While the control processor is in this mode,
•
use the GC software to recover project
files.
If the software does not initiate project
•
recovery within 30 seconds after the
control processor enters this mode, the
control processor exits recovery mode.
Upon exiting project recovery mode:
•
The unit returns to its pre-recovery
•
mode state and settings.
The Power LED returns to being steadily lit.
•
Project Recovery mode stops regular
operation and allows a connection to be
made to the unit via GC software without
requiring password entry so that project
files can be retrieved and saved.
During project recovery mode, events are
•
stopped, and so is communication with AV
devices.
While the control processor is in this mode,
•
use the GC software to recover project
files.
If the software does not initiate project
•
recovery within 30 seconds after the
control processor enters this mode, the
control processor exits recovery mode.
Upon exiting project recovery mode:
•
The unit returns to its pre-recovery mode
•
state and settings.
The Power LED returns to being steadily lit.
•
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