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68-2438-01 Rev. G
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  • Page 1 User Guide IP Link Pro Products ® IPCP Pro Series IP Link Pro Control Processors 68-2438-01 Rev. G 08 18...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad WARNING: This symbol, ,when used on the product, is avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può...
  • Page 3 All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks , registered service marks , and trademarks are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron Electronics (®) (SM) (™) (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Updating the Firmware ........58 Rear Panels — Rack Mount Models Locating and Downloading the Firmware ..58 With AV LAN ..........19 Installing Firmware ........58 Front Panels — DIN Rail Models ....20 Power Connections ........21 IPCP Pro Series • Contents...
  • Page 8 IPCP Pro Series • Contents viii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Global Scripter is sometimes referred to as “GS”. • • The GlobalViewer Enterprise application is sometimes referred to as “GVE.” • Unless otherwise noted, in images of software or web pages, circled numbers correspond to the like-numbered procedural steps. IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 10: Important Information You Need Before Installation

    IPCP and to any optional TouchLink Pro touchpanels. The IPCP Pro Series integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise software and Extron Control for Web, iOS, and Android for remote control applications. IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 11: Features

    TCP, UDP, and HTTP connections • Password protection using secure communication • Up to 32 (GC Professional) or 8 (GC Plus) Ethernet devices at a time depending on • the configuration mode Connection via IP address or host name • IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 12: Feature Summary Table

    — 2 AV LAN  ports IPCP Pro 550 Rack Internal — 1 — — —  IPCP Pro 555 Rack Internal — 1 — —  *This model is embedded within another product, which provides power to the IPCP. IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 13: Application Diagrams

    Extron FF 220T Plenum 2' x 2' Flat Field Ceiling Speakers Integrated 100 W ampli er provides audio coverage for a 50' x 40' (15.2 m x 12.2 m) room. Figure 3. An IPCP Pro 550 Application IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...
  • Page 14 RS-232 Extron IPCP Pro 555 PUSH PUSH DIRECTV POWER GUIDE MENU 480p 720p 1080i 1080p SELECT D I R E C T V IP Link Pro Control Processor Figure 4. An IPCP Pro 555, AV LAN Application IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 15: Device Control

    Extron. See the Global Configurator Help File (which comes with the software) for details on setting up the IPCP and for downloading, programming, or learning device control commands. IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 16: About Global Configurator (With Gc Professional And Gc Plus Modes)

    In some cases, minimum device firmware version requirements are also listed there. If system requirements are not listed on the software package web page, contact an • Extron support representative. IPCP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 17: Hardware Features And Installation

    IR drivers using the remote control of an AV device, if drivers are not already available from Extron All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website on page 49). IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 18: Mount And Cable All Devices

    NOTE: When setting up DHCP during network configuration or if using a host name instead of an IP address, the user must enter a qualified host name (Username.HostName.Domain). For example: somename.extron.com. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 19: Configure Or Program The Control Processor And Touchpanels

    … … Add touchpanels and set them up: Upload the GUI configuration to the Global Scripter project. … … Program functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their … … buttons. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 20: Test And Troubleshoot

    Toolbelt or use the Toolbelt Manage > Network Settings tab feature to enter the IP address and subnet address, then con gure other network settings as needed. Figure 6. Network Setup IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Features

    NOTE: Numbers adjacent to LEDs correspond to the like-numbered rear panel ports. IR Learning 15˚ 15˚ Angle and Distance 2–12" (4–30 cm) Figure 7. Front Panels: IPCP Pro Series Rack Mountable Models Without AV LAN IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 22: Ir Learning Receiver

    Extron IR Learner Pro software, the remote control of the projector or display, and the IR learning receiver sensor on the non-embedded IPCPs. NOTE: The IPCP embedded control processors do not have an IR learning sensor. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 23: Reset Features

    Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as use of power strips). IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 24: Rear Panel Features Of Din Rail Models

    Slide the IPCP Pro down so that the upper part of the mounting slot seats onto the top of the DIN rail (see Tilt the base of the IPCP Pro toward the rail and press until the IPCP Pro snaps into place on the rail (see IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 25 Figure 13 shows how the IPCP Pro looks after it is mounted, before cables are connected. Figure 13. The IPCP Pro Mounted on a DIN Rail, Before Cabling IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 26: Ports, Addressing, And Connections

    3-pole COM ports (RS-232 only), page 23 Volume control port, page 43 5-pole COM ports (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485), page 23 LAN connectors and LEDs (Ethernet), page 24 IR/serial output ports, page 28 address, page 27 Relay ports, page 29 IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 27: Rear Panels - Rack Mount Models With Av Lan

    The following ports are not shown in figure 15 but are available in some AV LAN models such as the IPCP Pro 555. Switched 12 VDC power output ports, page 22 Flex I/O ports (digital input/output or analog input), page 30 IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 28: Front Panels - Din Rail Models

    5-pole COM ports (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485), page 23 LAN connectors and LEDs (Ethernet), page 24 IR/serial output ports, page 28 MAC address (or addresses), page 27 Relay ports, page 29 AV LAN connector and LEDs (Ethernet), page 24 IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 29: Power Connections

    Code américain de l’électricité (National Electrical Code) ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725, et du Code canadien de l’électricité, partie 1, section 16. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas être fixée de façon permanente à la structure de bâtiment ou à d’autres structure similaires. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 30 It turns these ports off, and the red front panel Over LED lights. If the ports are disabled, the user must disconnect or fix the attached devices to correct the problem. If the power draw is still excessive, the ports remain off. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 31: Bidirectional Control And Communication Connections And Features

    Wiring COM ports for Serial Control For bidirectional serial communication, the transmit, ground, and receive pins must be wired at both the IPCP Pro Series and the other device. Each projector or other device IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 32 Toolbelt. See the help file for Global Configurator or Toolbelt for basic information on configuration. See the diagrams in this section and see the table on the next page for default addresses. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 33 NOTE: IPCPs with more than one LAN port function as multiport, unmanaged network switches so you can connect additional devices to the same network. Figure 21. Models Without AV LAN: LAN Connector, LEDs, and Default Protocol IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 34 AV LAN Port o E+ PoE+ O UT to the same network. Figure 22. Models with AV LAN: LAN Connector, LEDs, and Default Protocol IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 35 A label that indicates the MAC address is located on the rear or side panel of each rack- mounted model and on the side or bottom panel of each DIN rail model. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 36: Unidirectional Control And Communication Connections

    One Single IR Emitter Dual IR Emitter Installing Two Single Emitters When installing only single emitters, tie them in series as shown below. Ground (−) (−) IR Signal (+) (−) Two Single IR Emitters IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 37 NOTE: The pulse function is absolute: it always sets the relay state to closed, times out (briefly), then opens the contact. It overrides the previously selected setting (on state, off state, or toggle). IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 38: Additional Control Ports

    Global Configurator software. +5.0 V 1k ohms SW 2 External Flex Voltage Converter Voltage Temperature SW 1 Protection Sensor Figure 27. Flex I/O Analog Input Application: Measuring Voltage Output of a Temperature Sensor IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 39 0 VDC to 4.15 VDC. +5.0 V 1k ohms SW 2 Flex Converter Voltage SW 1 Protection Potentiometer Figure 28. Flex I/O Analog Input Application: Audio Level Adjustment Using a 10k Potentiometer IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 40 Room unoccupied: logic low, front panel LED is lit. Occupancy sensors typically supply +24 VDC (logic high) when NOTE: occupancy is detected. After a set time with no occupancy, the sensor supplies 0 VDC (logic low). IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 41 If the pull-up resistor is disabled, voltage output is determined by an external • source device. If the pull-up resistor is enabled, switch 2 closes, voltage output is 4.3 VDC. • Each I/O port is capable of accepting 250 mA, maximum. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 42 The connected LED is off when the port (switch 1) is open. The connected LED is on when the port (switch 1) is closed. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 43 1k ohms DTP T UWP 232 D SW 2 Flex Converter Voltage SW 1 Protection Figure 32. Flex I/O Digital Output Application With Pull-up: Contact Closure Input Selection on a Connected Device IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 44 2.8 VDC — port off, logic high • There is also an internal, selectable, pull-up resistor connected to +5 VDC, which you can use if the connected device does not provide its own power. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 45 Room occupied: logic high, front panel LED is off. Room unoccupied: logic low, front panel LED is lit. NOTE: Occupancy sensors typically supply +24 VDC when occupancy is detected. After a set time with no occupancy, the sensor supplies 0 VDC. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 46 Figure 35. Digital I/O Digital Input Application: Two-position Switch With Pull-up Two-position switch is open: logic high, front panel LED is off. Two-position switch is closed: logic low, front panel LED is lit. IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 47 +5.0 V Resistor 1k ohms SW 2 External Digital +5 VDC Power Source Voltage SW 1 Protection Figure 36. Digital I/O Digital Output Application: LED and External +5 VDC Power Source Without Pull-up IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 48 +5.0 V 1k ohms DTP T UWP 232 D SW 2 Digital Voltage SW 1 Protection Figure 37. Digital I/O Digital Output Application With Pull-up: Contact Closure Input Selection on a Connected Device IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 49 LED is lit steadily — Power is present with con rmed communication and there are no eBUS ID con icts in the entire system. Figure 38. eBUS Port Cabling and Front Panel LED Indication IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 50 IPCP Pro ou par une autre PWR OUT = 6W source d'alimentation. Powered eBUS device(s) Tie drain wires to ground. Figure 39. Connecting eBUS Devices in a System With Both an IPCP and Another Powered eBUS Device IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
  • Page 51 MPA 152 Plus MPA 152 2 V to 8 V. REMOTE VOL/MUTE 50mA 50mA C or VOL/MUTE V or 10V G or Ground Control voltage Reference voltage Figure 40. Volume Control Port Wiring Examples IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...

  • Page 52: Resetting The Unit

    Reset to Factory Defaults mode. For Reset to Factory Defaults mode the LED blinks three times, the third blink indicating the last mode. The modes are separate functions, not a continuation from one mode to the next. IPCP Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode Summary Use This Activation Result Mode to...
  • Page 53 IPCP Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode Summary Use This Activation Result Mode to... Recover For devices with firmware version 1.04 and lower project To start the Project Recovery reset mode and recover a project: Project Recovery mode stops regular...
  • Page 54 IPCP Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode Summary Use This Activation Result Mode to... Toggle stop/ To stop or start a program: The LED blinks 2 times if the program is start program starting. Press and hold the Reset button for about 3 seconds, until the Power LED blinks once.

  • Page 55: Software-Based Configuration And Control

    The embedded web pages can also be used to update the IPCP firmware. You cannot configure the control processor via the embedded web pages. IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...

  • Page 56: Basic Setup Steps: A Guide To This Section And Other Resources

    Import GUI layouts and con gure the touchpanels or other interfaces. Save the project. Build and upload the con guration to the control processor. Test the system, make adjustments, nalize con guration. Figure 41. Overall Configuration Steps IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...

  • Page 57: Downloading The Software And Getting Started

    Click on the link for the desired software product category (such as Global Configurator Professional, firmware, or control system device drivers) in the center of the screen. A page opens that allows you to make more specific selections from within that category. IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...

  • Page 58: Obtaining Control Drivers

    IR Learner Pro Help File, use the remote control of an AV device and the IR receiver port on the front panel of the IPCP Pro to capture commands and create a device-specific driver. NOTE: The embedded models do not have an IR learning sensor. IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...

  • Page 59: Things To Do After Installing Gc And Before Starting A Project

    The unit does not distinguish between upper and lower case letters. • The name cannot start with a number or a hyphen, and it cannot end with a • hyphen. Maximum name length is 63 characters. • IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Make sure your unit is using the appropriate subnet mask (check with your system • administrator). Make sure your PC and network do not have a software firewall program that might • block the IP address of the IPCP unit. IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...

  • Page 61: Device Control Connections And Configuration

    IPCP. If you are still experiencing problems, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline or the Extron S3 Control Systems Support Hotline (1.800.633.9877). IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...

  • Page 62: Reference Information

    .gdl — This is a GUI Designer layout created for TouchLink Pro a touchpanel or • third-party touch interface. • .glta — This is a GUI layout template. .gs – This is a Global Scripter project file. • IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 63: Secure Sockets Layer (Ssl) Certificates

    NOTE: ITU-T standard X.509 covers aspects of public key encryption, digital cryptography, certificates, and validation. Contact your IT administrator for more information on what tools and policies are required to obtain or create the SSL certificate and, if necessary, the corresponding passphrase. IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 64: Unmounting A Din Rail Unit

    While the clip is pulled down, tilt the IPCP Pro away from the DIN rail and lift it off the rail (see Rear View Side View Locked Tilt unit to dismount. Pull the clip to release the unit from the rail. Unlocked Figure 42. Unmounting the Unit IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 65: Firmware Updates

    GlobalViewer web page stored in the control processor (see the Global Configurator Help File for details). Look for the general device or status information section. IPCP Pro Series • Firmware Updates...

  • Page 66: Updating The Firmware

    PC. Therefore, to continue using the web page or Toolbelt you need to refresh the web page or reconnect via Toolbelt after the firmware update. IPCP Pro Series • Firmware Updates...
  • Page 67 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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