About The Ipcp Pro Series; Features - Extron electronics IPCP Pro 250 User Manual

About the IPCP Pro Series
The IPCP Pro Series Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to
allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display
devices and switchers, source devices, 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 control processors. Some models also have the ability to power devices that
accept 12 VDC.
Figure 1.
An IPCP Pro Series control processor is the centerpiece of a control system that features
Extron TouchLink Pro Touchpanels. The IPCP supports multiple TouchLink Pro touchpanels
over a standard Ethernet network. The touchpanels provide a convenient interface for
controlling the IPCP, which, in turn, controls the other system components. Another option
is to use a third-party device such as a touchpanel or tablet in conjunction with Extron
LinkLicense.
NOTE: GUI Designer is used to design the user interface layout of any Extron
The IPCP is configured completely via Global Configurator software. Once you have
set up how you want it to work (set up IP addresses and functions, assigned drivers to
ports, configured relays and digital input or output), that information is saved to a project
configuration file that is built and uploaded into the IPCP and to any optional TouchLink
touchpanels.
The IPCP Pro Series integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE)
software and the GlobalViewer Web-based AV resource management tool for remote control
applications.

Features

General features
Flexible options for device control — The IPCP offers RS-232 and infrared (IR) control,
TCP/Ethernet control and monitoring, relays, and either digital I/O (digital input or digital
output) or flex I/O (analog input or digital input or digital output) controls. Some models also
offer independently switched 12 VDC power output or a port for volume control of an Extron
audio amplifier.
Rack mountability — All models except the IPCP Pro 350M are housed in a standard 1U
high enclosure which is easily rack mounted or can be installed in or under furniture with an
optional mounting kit.
Universal power system compatibility
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IPCP Pro 250 (left), IPCP Pro 350 (center), IPCP Pro 550 (right)
TouchLink Pro touchpanel or third-party touch interface that is used with the IPCP.
The IPCP Pro 550 includes an internal power supply that accepts 100-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz input.
Other models include a 12 VDC external power supply that accepts 100-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz input.
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