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User Guide IP Link Pro Products ® IPL Pro Series IP Link Pro Control Processors 68-2437-01 Rev. E 09 18...
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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...
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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):...
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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.
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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.
Installing Firmware ........34 Rear Panel Features and Connections ....13 Power Connections ........14 Bidirectional Control and Communication Connections and Features ......16 Unidirectional Control and Communication Connections ..........18 Resetting the Unit ..........21 IPL Pro Series • Contents...
This section covers the following basic information you should know about this guide and the product before installation: • Before You Begin • About the IPL Pro Series • Application Diagrams • Device Control About Global Configurator (with GC Professional and GC Plus Modes) •...
IPL and to any optional TouchLink Pro touchpanels. The IPL Pro Series integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise software and Extron Control for Web, iOS, and Android for remote control applications. IPL Pro Series • Introduction...
E-mail notification — The IPL can be set up to send e-mail notifications, such as a notice that a projector has been disconnected or the projector lamp has been used for a designated number of hours. IPL Pro Series • Introduction...
Scalable Multi-Graphic Composite or S-video Videowall Processor System Blu-ray Player CCTV HDMI Cameras STANDBY/ON PQLS HDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF DSS Receiver HDMI DSS Receiver HDMI DSS Receiver HDMI Figure 4. An IPL Pro S6 Application IPL Pro Series • Introduction...
ControlScript. Global Scripter includes the ControlScript API as well as all of the tools for developing control system programs, such as file management, code editing, debugging and diagnostic tools. More information is available at http://www.extron.com/ technology/landing/programming/. IPL Pro Series • Introduction...
Global Configurator and GUI Designer). Minimum system requirements are listed in the description section. 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. IPL Pro Series • Introduction...
IP Link Pro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of other devices possible All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website on page 26). IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
(GUI) layout for the touchpanels (see the GUI Designer Help File for instructions). NOTE: To redeem (activate) a LinkLicense, go to www.extron.com/llredeem follow the online instructions. IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
Test and Troubleshoot Test the system. See the Troubleshooting section starting on page 29 for an outline of items to check during system troubleshooting. Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed. IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
Use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or use the Toolbelt Manage > Network Settings tab feature to enter the IP address, subnet address, and gateway, then con gure other network settings as needed. Figure 5. Network Setup IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
If a device driver file is not available, you can create your own using Extron IR Learner Pro software, the remote control of the projector or display, and the IR learning receiver sensor on the IPL, shown on the next page. IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
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). IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
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 une structure de bâtiment ou à une structure similaire. IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
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NOTE: The IPL Pro Series control processors accept power over Ethernet (PoE) through the LAN/PoE port (see figure 7, on page 13) in addition to network communication (see the cabling and details information on page 17). Both an external power supply and PoE can be connected to the control processor simultaneously.
Maximum distances between the IPL and the device being controlled are generally up to 200 feet (61 m) but may vary based on factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the IPL and the device being controlled). IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
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MAC address — This is the unique user hardware ID number Address (Media Access Control [MAC] address) of the unit (for example, MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX 00-05-A6-05-1C-A0). You may need this address during S/N: ####### E###### configuration. IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
Protection Figure 12. Contact 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. IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
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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). IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
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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 IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation...
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. IPL Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode Summary Use This Activation Result Mode to...
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IPL 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...
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IPL 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. Hold down the Reset button for about 3 seconds, until the The LED blinks 3 times if the program is Power LED blinks once.
The embedded web pages can also be used to update the IPL firmware. You cannot configure the control processor via the embedded web pages. IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...
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 15. Overall Configuration Steps IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...
Click on the name of the desired software or firmware to start downloading the file, or click on the link for device drivers to navigate to a page from which you can select either a driver package or specific drivers for individual devices. IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...
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For some software you can click the Download or Download Now button to begin downloading the software file. For other software there may be a link for contacting an Extron support representative who can provide you access to the latest version. IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...
The IPL can be set up to allow configuration access only to administrators to prevent other users from making changes to settings, events, and controls. • IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address are required during network setup of the control processor. IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...
(via an Internet network options or preferences menu) that your web browser is configured for direct network connection and is not set up to use a proxy server. IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...
Verify that input current at any contact input port does not exceed 250 mA. Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support If you are still experiencing problems, call the Hotline or the Extron S3 Control Systems Support Hotline (1.800.633.9877). IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control...
*.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. IPL Pro Series • Reference Information...
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. IPL Pro Series • Reference Information...
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. IPL Pro Series • Firmware Updates...
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. IPL Pro Series • Firmware Updates...
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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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