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IPEXCB Installation and

Configuration Guide

Rev 170629
11675 Ridgeline Dr.
Toll-Free: 800-530-8998
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Fax: 719-260-0075
supportlibav@libav.com

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  • Page 1: Configuration Guide

    IPEXCB Installation and Configuration Guide Rev 170629 11675 Ridgeline Dr. Toll-Free: 800-530-8998 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Fax: 719-260-0075 supportlibav@libav.com...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
  • Page 3 IPEXCB Installation Guide 26. When the apparatus is not in use or during its relocation, take care of the power cord and plugs; e.g. tie up the power cord with cable tie or similar. The tie must be free from sharp edges and the like that might cause abrasion of the power cord.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Renaming IPLinx Encoders and Decoders  23 Creating Decoder Groups  24 Create a New Group ............................24 Assigning an IPLinx Encoder or Decoder to a Group  25 Removing an IPLinx Encoder or Decoder  26 Create a Video Wall Group  27 Create a New Group ............................
  • Page 5 Changing IP Address Schemes on IPLinx Systems ....................50 CEC Display Power Configuration ........................52 RS232 Display Power Configuration ........................53 Using iPad or Windows Control APP with IPEXCB ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54 Connecting Apple iPad to IPLinx System  54 Hiding Groups ..............................58...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    IPECXB and is designed to work in conjunction with the IPLinx iPad and Windows control APP for basic system control. The IPEXCB offers a single point of connection and control for third party IP or serial control systems and is required for any IPLinx system that requires a video matrix or video wall system layout.

  • Page 7: Front And Rear Panels

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Front and Rear Panels Front Panel RESET STATUS POWER Label insert Reset button Status indicator Power indicator Rear Panel DC 12V DEBUG LAN1 LAN2 RS232 (AV/PoE) (CTRL) LAN1 (AV/PoE) LAN2 (CTRL) RS232 connections 12V DC power input...

  • Page 8: Reset Button

    Reset Button If a factory reset is required for the IPEXCB, press and hold the reset button for five seconds to restore the IPEXCB to factory settings. This reset will change the default IP address of the IPEXCB back to the factory default IP address.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    To control the IPEXCB and IPLinx system by a third party control system, connect a Category cable between the LAN2 port on the IPEXCB to an IP based third party control system network or use the RS232 connection on the IPEXCB to connect to a third party serial based control system according to the manufacturers system instructions.

  • Page 10: Ipexcb Web Browser Usage

    Connect a Windows PC to an open port on the configured A/V network switch with a Cat 5e patch cable and set a static IP address for the Windows PC that is within the IP range of the IPLinx IPEXCB Controller (1692541xxx, where xxx = any number between 2-254) and set the subnet mask to 25525500.
  • Page 11 IPEXCB Installation Guide A pop window will appear labeled Ethernet Properties Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the item list and then click A pop window will appear labeled Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties Select the button labeled...
  • Page 12 IPEXCB Installation Guide Enter in an IP address for the computer in the same range as the IPEXCB in the IP Address field, set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0 and click In this example we used the IP address of 169.254.1.99 with a subnet mask set at 255.255.0.0...
  • Page 13 SCENES; allows you to route encoders to decoders, save up to three matrix scenes and test API commands. TX/RX SETTINGS; allows you to change IP addresses of individual encoders and decoders on the IPLinx system as well as test API commands CONTROLLER SETTINGS;...

  • Page 14: Routing Video Signals

    Routing Video Signals Using the web GUI, video signals can be routed from IPLinx encoders (TX) to decoders (RX) using the SCENES menu. When the SCENES menu is highlighted, click on ALL DEVICES, this will show all of the active IPLinx encoders and decoders on the A/V network switch as well as four submenus labeled MATRIX, SCENE1, SCENE2, and SCENE3.
  • Page 15 IPEXCB Installation Guide The MATRIX submenu allows you to route video signals from encoders to decoders in real time using a simple spread sheet layout. Encoders (transmitters) are labeled as TX and located on the top row, decoders (receivers) are labeled as RX and located to far left column.

  • Page 16: Testing Telnet Api Commands

    Testing Telnet API Commands API telnet commands can be sent to the IPLinx system from the web GUI under the SCENES, TX/RX SETTINGS and CONTROLLER SETTINGS menu tab. This is a useful tool to determine if telnet commands sent to the system invokes the appropriate system response.

  • Page 17: Changing Iplinx Encoder And Decoder Ip Addresses

    A/V network for future use and service. If you do not remember the newly changed IP address of the IPLinx device and cannot find it on the A/V network, you will have to perform a factory...

  • Page 18: Changing Ipexcb Ip Addresses

    Changing IPEXCB IP Addresses The IPLinx IPEXCB control interface is assigned with two default IP addresses; one for encoder (TX) / decoder (RX) communication and one for telnet client / browser communication. To access the IP information for the IPEXCB click on the CONTROLLER SETTINGS menu tab.

  • Page 19: User Management

    The User Management section of the CONTROLLER SETTINGS menu will allow you to change your administrative password as well as establishing up to five user logins that can only access the IPLinx video system matrix. This is ideal for users that need to route video signals from encoders to decoders but don’t need administrative login to change system parameters.

  • Page 20: Iplinx Config Software Usage

    Connect a Windows PC to an open port on the A/V network switch with a Cat 5e patch cable. Set a static IP address for the Windows PC that is within the IP range of the IPEXCB (1692541xxx) and set the subnet mask to 25525500.

  • Page 21: Iplinx Configurator Software Overview

    (IPEXCB and encoders), and the Group area in the middle. The IPEXCB should be the first device that is discovered by the software if the PC is correctly connected to the A/V network switch and within the IP range of the control box.

  • Page 22: Search For Iplinx Devices On The Network

    Search for IPLinx Devices on the Network Clicking the Search button will tell the IPEXCB to scan the network for compatible encoders and decoders. After the search is complete, a pop-up window will display the number of total devices found on the network, including the IPEXCB.

  • Page 23: Renaming Iplinx Encoders And Decoders

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Renaming IPLinx Encoders and Decoders To rename a device, except for the IPEXCB, right click the device and select Config. The default Alias is the [MANUFACTURERS MODEL NUMBER - MAC ADDRESS OF THE DEVICE]. Enter a new Alias for the device, then click Apply.

  • Page 24: Creating Decoder Groups

    IPLinx with a third party control system, it is not necessary to create and use groups however for servicing purposes it may be useful to do so. When using the IPLinx iPad or Windows APP, groups are used to navigate to various locations with ease.

  • Page 25: Assigning An Iplinx Encoder Or Decoder To A Group

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Assigning an IPLinx Encoder or Decoder to a Group To assign decoders to the desired group location, choose the appropriate decoder group on either side of the Batch Group Change menu using the RX Filter drop down menus on either side. Selections will be adjusted from the left menu to the right.

  • Page 26: Removing An Iplinx Encoder Or Decoder

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Removing an IPLinx Encoder or Decoder To remove an encoder or decoder from the configuration of the AV system, right click on the name of the encoder or decoder, then click Delete. A confirmation window will open to confirm the deletion of the encoder or decoder.

  • Page 27: Create A Video Wall Group

    When building video wall systems in IPLinx, use proportional horizontal and vertical video wall system layout to avoid video stretching and image distortion. For example 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 etc. To create a video wall system in IPLinx assign a decoder for each display in the video wall display system.
  • Page 28 16 rows and 16 columns per group. When naming the video wall, spaces are not allowed, but an underscore (_) may be used. Click OK to create the video wall. The configuration will show up beneath the group that was just created and a visual representation will appear in the middle section of the IPLinx Config software.

  • Page 29: Create A Video Wall Layout

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Create a Video Wall Layout With the newly created video wall sub-group selected on the left panel, click Create Layout at the top of the middle panel. The video wall visual representation should also be seen in the middle panel.
  • Page 30 IPEXCB Installation Guide The RX portion of the visual representation will show the assigned decoders in each display slot. Repeat the process with the encoders to assign a predefined AV route whenever the current layout is selected. This step is optional.
  • Page 31 IPEXCB Installation Guide To adjoin the video wall display so one image will displayed proportionally across the video wall, click and hold down the right mouse button over the upper far left display in the groups section and drag it to the bottom right display quadrant of the video wall.
  • Page 32 IPEXCB Installation Guide Provide a simple name, such as vw, in the Logic Properties window, then click OK. A blue line will surround the visual representation of the displays and a dotted line will separate each display, which indicates the configuration is a logical video wall.

  • Page 33: Video Wall Bezel Compensation (5000 Series Only)

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Video Wall Bezel Compensation (5000 series only) To compensate for bezel size in a video wall, right click on the video wall group and select Video Wall Properties from the menu. The Basic Settings tab allows the outside and viewable dimensions of the display to be configured to offset the image in order to maintain proper aspect ratios of the source content.
  • Page 34 IPEXCB Installation Guide The Advanced Settings tab allows correcting the video output on an individual display. Horizontal Shift will shift the video image to the left or right. If the display is on the left edge of the video wall, the image cannot be shifted to the right.

  • Page 35: Create A Matrix Layout Within Video Wall Group

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Create a Matrix Layout within Video Wall Group When a video wall group is created and a decoder is assigned to each display within the video wall, you have the ability to build a matrix system layout within the video wall group.

  • Page 36: Creating Combination Layouts For Large Video Wall Groups

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Creating Combination Layouts for Large Video Wall Groups When a video wall group is created and a decoder is assigned to each display within the video wall, you have the ability to build a combination video wall / matrix system layout within larger video wall systems such as 3x3, 4x4 and beyond.
  • Page 37 IPEXCB Installation Guide With the video wall sub-group selected on the left panel, click Create Layout at the top of the middle panel. The video wall visual representation should also be seen in the middle panel. Create a video layout labeled 2x2:5. For instructions on creating a video wall group, see Create a Video Wall Layout on page 27.

  • Page 38: Remove A Matrix Or Video Wall Layout

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Remove a Matrix or Video Wall Layout Remove a Layout To remove a layout, click the Remove Layout button with a valid video wall selected. A confirmation window will open to confirm the deletion of the layout.

  • Page 39: Remove A Video Wall

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Remove a Video Wall To remove a video wall layout, right click on the name of the video wall, and click Delete Video Wall. A confirmation window will open to confirm the deletion of the video wall.

  • Page 40: 2000-Series Device Settings

    IPEXCB Installation Guide 2000-series Device Settings IPEX2001 Video Settings To configure the video settings of an IPEX2001, right click on the name of the encoder and select Video Settings. In the Basic tab, tick the Enable or Disable radio button under HDCP Settings to change the video encryption mode...
  • Page 41 IPEXCB Installation Guide In the Advanced tab, tick the Modify Advanced Parameters box to access different methods to adjust the bandwidth and quality of the source signal.

  • Page 42: Ipex2002 Video Settings

    IPEXCB Installation Guide IPEX2002 Video Settings To configure the video settings of an IPEX2002, right click on the name of the encoder and select Video Settings. The Basic tab allows specifying a specific output resolution for a connected display. In the Advanced tab, tick the Low delay settings box to choose between high quality video with a longer delay or...

  • Page 43: 5000-Series Device Settings

    IPEXCB Installation Guide 5000-series Device Settings IPEX5001 EDID Settings To define the EDID settings of an IPEX5001, right click on the name of the encoder and select EDID Settings at the bottom of the options list. Select one of the built-in EDIDs to determine the audio settings for the source. The 2160p EDID tables also include support for 1080p24 and 1080p60.

  • Page 44: Ipex5002 Video Settings

    IPEXCB Installation Guide IPEX5002 Video Settings To configure the video settings of an IPEX5002, right click on the name of the decoder and select Video Settings. Some of the options in the Video Settings window are HDCP output type, video output resolution, no video behavior, and screen rotation.

  • Page 45: Saving And Loading Settings

    Saving and Loading Settings Upload Settings to IPEXCB In order for the configuration to be used in a live system, it must be uploaded to the connected IPEXCB. Right click on the IPEXCB in the right panel and click Upload.

  • Page 46: Download Settings From Ipexcb

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Download Settings from IPEXCB To access the current system configuration, it must be downloaded from the IPEXCB. Right click on the IPEXCB in the right panel and click Download. Click Yes in the download confirmation window. After a few seconds, the progress window will show the download is complete. Click OK once the button is no...

  • Page 47: Save Settings To A File

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Save Settings to a File Click the Save as button or navigate to Project > Save as to save the current system to a file in case the IPEXCB becomes damaged or must be reset to factory defaults.

  • Page 48: Load Settings From A File

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Load Settings from a File Click the Open button or navigate to Project > Open to load a saved system file in case the IPEXCB became damaged or was reset to factory defaults. Select the name for the previously saved file, then click Open.

  • Page 49: Batch Commands

    Video Mode - 2000 Series only; allows changes to latency settings for 2000 series system Display Power - Defines discrete power ON/OFF commands for displays connected to IPLinx decoders Image - Allows for upload of a custom system boot up or background picture Serial Settings - This menu is reserved for future use Video Settings - 5000 Series only;...

  • Page 50: Changing Ip Address Schemes On Iplinx Systems

    When deploying IPLinx systems, it may be desired to change the IP address scheme for the entire system to a different IP range or IP class. To do this you will need to change the IP addresses of the IPLinx devices first then change the IP address of the LAN1 port of the IPEXCB.
  • Page 51 Note: Once the IPLinx device addresses have been changed, they may fall of the network in IPLinx Configurator if the newly changed IP addresses are not in the same range of the IPEXCB or the computer connected to the network running IPLinx Configurator.

  • Page 52: Cec Display Power Configuration

    For a comprehensive list of API commands please refer to the IPLinx Programming Guide located on the IPEXCB product page under the DOCUMENTATION tab at www.libav.com...

  • Page 53: Rs232 Display Power Configuration

    NOTE: To properly send power ON/OFF serial commands to displays connected to encoders, connect the RS232 port of the IPLinx decoder to the display. Be sure to connect TX from IPLinx decoder to RX of the display and RX from IPLinx decoder to TX.

  • Page 54: Using Ipad Or Windows Control App With Ipexcb

    Using iPad or Windows Control APP with IPEXCB An iPad and Windows based control APP is available for IPLinx simple system control. The APP communicates with the IPLinx Configurator file that is saved directly onto the IPEXCB, therefore the APP cannot make changes to IPLinx system settings.
  • Page 55 If this is the case, keep in mind that as long as the network SSID populates to the blue section to the left in the WI-Fi settings you are connected. If you would like to assign an IP in the range of the IPLinx A/V network follow the steps below.
  • Page 56 IPEXCB Installation Guide After entering in a static IP Address and Subnet Mask in the range of the IPLinx A/V network, a check mark will now appear next to the SSID name in the iPads settings portal.
  • Page 57 IPEXCB Installation Guide Click on the IPLinx APP icon on your iPad to launch the APP. Once you are connected to the IPLinx network the APP will show that it is CONNECTED at the top of the APP home page.

  • Page 58: Hiding Groups

    Hiding Groups Groups that are configured in IPLinx Configurator will always appear in a list on the home page of the APP. In the example below, two groups have been created; Group 1 and Group 2 which each group containing displays that has been assigned to the group in IPLinx Configurator.
  • Page 59 IPEXCB Installation Guide Click on Decoder Group and Control Settings Uncheck the button to the right for ungrouped. Click the back arrow above the Settings menu to return the home page of the APP. You will then notice that ungrouped will no longer appear in the group list.

  • Page 60: Connecting Windows Computer To Iplinx System

    When connecting a computer directly to the IPLinx A/V network be sure to change the IP address of the computer to the range of the IPLinx network. For instructions on how to change an IP address on a computer see page 9.

  • Page 61: Syncing App To Ipexcb Ip Address

    IPLinx A/V system. The default address for the IPEXCB as well as the APP is 169.254.1.1. If you have changed the default IP of the IPEXCB to another IP address then you will need to enter that IP address into the APP settings.
  • Page 62 Then click the back arrow located above Settings menu to go back to the home page of the APP. When you have successfully connected to the IPLinx A/V network with the APP, it will state that you are CONNECTED at the top of the home page of the APP...

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    IPEXCB Installation Guide Technical Specifications Input/Output Connections Two (2) 8P8C port (Shielded RJ45) Power One (1) 5.5 mm OD, 2.6 mm ID Threaded Barrel RS232 Port One (1) 6-pin Removable Terminal Block Connector Reset Button One (1) Recessed Microswitch Supported Control...
  • Page 64 IPLinx is a brand of: 11675 Ridgeline Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921 USA Phone: 719-260-0061 Fax: 719-260-0075 Toll-Free: 800-530-8998 Email: supportlibav@libav.com...

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