Features - Extron electronics IPCP Pro Series User Manual

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.
• Any IPCP Pro control processor with an IR receiver port can learn IR signals from
remote controls to communicate with sources such as DVD players. Users can create
their own IR device drivers or go to the Extron website (www.extron.com) to obtain
drivers.
• All models include an Extron eBUS port, which allows a variety of eBUS devices (such
as button panels) and accessories (including power and signal hubs) to be connected
to a single control processor. eBUS button panels are automatically recognized by the
control processor and can be added or removed at any time.
• Some models also offer contact input ports, independently switched 12 VDC power
output, or a port for volume control of an Extron audio amplifier.
Several mounting options
The DR models (IPCP Pro 350DR and IPCP Pro 355DR) can be mounted to a standard
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35 mm × 7.5 mm DIN rail.
• The IPCP Pro embedded control processors are embedded into a variety of other
Extron products such as matrix switchers and scalers, which can be rack mounted.
• All other models 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
• The IPCP Pro 360, IPCP Pro 550, and IPCP Pro 555 include 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.
• Some models offer PoE+ output on the LAN or AV LAN ports.
Network and configuration features
• Global compatibility — The IPCP uses industry standard Ethernet communication
protocols, including DHCP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, NTP, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH,
TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.
• Embedded web pages — The IPCP embedded web pages include online
diagnostics and monitoring of basic features.
• Network switch — The IPCP Pro 350, IPCP Pro embedded control processors, and
IPCP Pro 360 include an unmanaged three port switch that supports 10Base-T up to
gigabit (1000Base-T) Ethernet communication. Connect any one of these ports to the
network for communication with the IPCP. Connect the other two ports to devices such
as TouchLink Pro touchpanels and network-controlled AV devices.
• Remote equipment management — The IP Link Pro connection allows you
to remotely manage, monitor, and control several Ethernet-enabled products such
as projectors, cameras, video conferencing equipment, switchers, and other AV
equipment. The IPCP provides support for the following:
TCP, UDP, and HTTP connections
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Password protection using secure communication
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Up to 32 (GC Professional) or 8 (GC Plus) Ethernet devices at a time depending on
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the configuration mode
Connection via IP address or host name
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