Network Communication Setup - Extron electronics IPL EXP I/O Series Setup Manual

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If not using GC Professional or GC Plus, use Global Scripter to program the control system as desired.
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Program ports on the control processor:
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Program each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port as needed.
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Program relay behavior, digital I/O, and flex I/O settings as needed.
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Add eBUS devices and set them up:
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Ensure that the hardware address (eBUS ID) set on each device is distinct and matches the address programmed
for it in the IPCP.
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Program button functions as desired.
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Add Network Button Panels and set them up. Program button functions as desired.
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Add IPL EXP expansion interfaces and program their ports.
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Add touchpanels and set them up:
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Upload the GUI configuration for the touchpanels to the project.
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Program functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their buttons.
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Save the GC or GS project.
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Build and upload the system configuration to the control processor, expansion interfaces, and other system devices.
Test and Troubleshoot
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Test the system (see the IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series User Guide and the IPL EXP I/O Series User Guide for an outline of the
system testing procedure).
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Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed.

Network Communication Setup

Network setup is essential prior to configuration. Use the flowchart
at right as a guide to setting up the expansion interface for
network use.
NOTE:
If using 802.1X security, see the Extron 802.1X
Technology Reference Guide (available at www.extron.com)
and the Toolbelt Help file for additional details on system
setup.
Network Communication Setup
Connect the PC and the LAN port of the
expansion interface to the same network.
Apply power to all devices.
Open the Toolbelt software from within
Global Con gurator (GC Professional or
GC Plus mode) or as the stand-alone
application.
Start Device Discovery.
Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control
devices connected to the network.
Using the MAC address, locate the desired
expansion interface in the list and select it.
For each network interface (LAN),
use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or use the
feature in the Toolbelt Manage > Network
Settings tab to enter the IP address and
subnet address. Then con gure other
network settings as needed.
Figure 1. Network Setup
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