IPCP Pro Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPCP will control.
Each control processor comes with a factory-installed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security certificate. If you intend to install
a different SSL certificate, contact your IT department to obtain the certificate or for instructions on how to obtain one. See
"Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates" in the IPCP Pro Series User Guide for requirements and guidelines regarding SSL
certificates.
Mount and Cable All Devices
Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see
Cable devices to the control processor (see
Connect power cords and power on all the devices.
Set Up the Control Processor and Touchpanels for Network Communication
For single-NIC models: Connect the PC that you will use for setup, the LAN port of the control processor, and the touchpanels
to the same Ethernet network. For control processor LAN connections, see
(Ethernet)
on page 4.
For dual-NIC models: Connect the PC that you will use for setup, the control processor, and the touchpanels to the network. For
control processor LAN and AV LAN connections, see
Start Toolbelt and use it to set the IP address, subnet, gateway IP address, DHCP status, and related settings. See the
flowchart in
Network Communication Setup
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.
Configure or Program the Control Processor and Touchpanels
The most basic steps are outlined below in the recommended order.
NOTE:
See the Toolbelt Help File, Global Configurator Help File, Global Scripter Help File, and GUI Designer Help File as
needed for step-by-step instructions and detailed information. The help file for GC includes an introduction to the software
and how to start a project and configuration.
If TouchLink Pro or third party touchpanels are part of the system, start and use GUI Designer to design, save, and build the
graphical user interface (GUI) layout for the touchpanels.
NOTE:
To redeem (activate) a LinkLicense
Using GC, create a new GC Professional or GC Plus project and configure the control processor and other IP Link Pro
devices. The configuration tells the control processor:
how its ports function
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how to control other products
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which touchpanels to interact with
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Configure ports on the control processor.
Select device drivers and link them to each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.
Select settings (serial protocol, relay behavior, digital I/O or flex I/O settings) as needed.
Add eBUS devices and set them up:
Ensure that the hardware address set on each device is distinct and matches the address used in the configuration.
Assign button functions as desired.
Set up monitors, schedules, macros, and local variables.
Add touchpanels and set them up:
Upload the GUI configuration to the touchpanels using Global Configurator.
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Assign any appropriate functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their buttons.
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If not using GC Professional or GC Plus, use Global Scripter to program the control system as desired.
Program ports on the control processor.
Program each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.
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Program relay behavior, digital I/O, and flex I/O settings as needed.
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Mounting
on the next page).
Cabling and Features
on page 8).
Control, Bidirectional — LAN and AV LAN (Ethernet)
on the next page.
www.extron.com//llredeem
, go to
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what to monitor
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when to do things
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whom to notify, how, and under what circumstances
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Control, Bidirectional — LAN and AV LAN
and follow the online instructions.
on page 4.
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