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- Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-IP6 Wallplate Control Panel- 6 buttons All Rights Reserved Version: ALF-IP6_2021V1.1...
- Page 2 ALF-IP6 Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures are shown in this manual for reference only, different models and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
- Page 3 ALF-IP6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best from this product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ALF-IP6 Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to ALF-IP6 ..................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Panel Description ......................1 3. System Connection ..................... 3 4. Control Panel Software ....................4 4.1 Basic Setting ...................... 4 4.2 Panel Set ...................... -
Page 5: Introduction
ALF-IP6 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to ALF-IP6 The Alfatron ALF-IP6 Wallplate Control Panel has three built-in programmable RS232 connectors and two Infrared (IR) connectors. The Programmable Control Panel can fully control the compatible switches, as well as third-party devices such as a matrix switcher, compact scaler switcher, projectors, screens, etc. -
Page 6: Panel Description
ALF-IP6 2. Panel Description Name Description Power LED Illuminates red when powered on. Six crystal and luminescent programmable buttons: Each button can be programed with the Control Panel Software. Each label within a button can be easily changed. Simply select the label you need and change it as... - Page 7 ALF-IP6 RJ45 connector. Connects with a PC to run the Control Panel Software to customize button control. After setting ETHERNET button functions, the port can be connected to a third-party device to control it via buttons. Receives and learns the IR code to build the IR IR Sensor database.
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Page 8: System Connection
IR Emitter Wireless Route System Diagram Connect the ALF-IP6 to the LAN port of a Wireless Router or control device (PC) to the ETHERNET port. Connect the third-party device (Matrix Switchers, Compact Scaler Switchers, or a Projector) that need to be controlled to the RS232 (1) ~ RS232 (3) ports. -
Page 9: Control Panel Software
You can use Control Panel Software to easily set functions for each button. Connect the control PC to the ETHERNET port. The default IP of the ALF-IP6 wallplate is 192.168.0.178 (modifiable); the control PC should have its network segment the same as the ALF-IP6’s. - Page 10 ALF-IP6 Double-click the below software icon to run this software: The main window of the Control Panel Software has five parts: Panel Set, TCP/IP, Action List, Event Set and Event List. The main window of the Control Panel Software is shown as below: Panel Set: Click “1~6”...
- Page 11 IE → Type User ID (admin) and Password (123456) → upload update file → Click “Upload” Click “System” → “Factory Defaults” to restore to factory default. Click “Connection” → “TCP/IP” → “Reconnect” to reconnect all ALF-IP6’s. Click “Connection” → “Upload” → to load the MCU information from the selected ...
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Page 12: Panel Set
ALF-IP6 4.2 Panel Set Total of six customizable buttons on the front panel can be set via this software. Add a button action to show the action list, then add events to ensure this action will execute the events. How to set up a button example:... -
Page 13: Action List
ALF-IP6 Buttons 1 through 6, correspond to the physical buttons on ALF-IP6. Click on button 1, the following dialog window will pop up: Key Type: 1. Press: Execute events when button is pressed. 2. Release: Execute events when button is released. -
Page 14: Event Setting
ALF-IP6 4.4 Event setting Event Set window includes RS232, IR, TCP/IP, Delay, Compare, LED, and Toggle settings. Before setting events, an action must be added first. The following introduction is about how to set events for each action. 4.4.1 RS232 Setting This item is used for setting the events for RS232 (1) ~ RS232 (3) ports. - Page 15 ALF-IP6 The RS232 data also can be selected from the library. Click “Change Lib” to select a library file and open it, or, click “Edit Lib” to create a library file as below: Open/create a library Create/delete the function name of the command Enter the RS232 command for device control.
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Page 16: Ir Setting
ALF-IP6 4.4.2 IR Setting This item is used for setting the events for IR (1) ~ IR (2) ports. Click “IR”, it will display as follows:... - Page 17 IR Learning Procedure: Click “learn” to enter IR learning mode. Put the IR Remote close to the IR sensor of the ALF-IP6. Press any button on the IR Remote to send the IR code to the IR sensor, it will then refresh the IR data.
- Page 18 ALF-IP6 There are two “Delay Send”: Set and None. When selecting “Set”, the number of sending strings and the delay time between strings can be set.
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Page 19: Tcp/Ip Setting
ALF-IP6 4.4.3 TCP/IP Setting The TCP/IP port supports pass-through function. You can set the events for different IP port via commands. Type the IP address of the device that needs to be set. Type in the control command. -
Page 20: Delay Setting
ALF-IP6 4.4.4 Delay setting This item is to add a delay between two events; when one event is completed, it will delay a certain time then start the next event. The delay setting is as picture below: Hour: 0~24 Minute: 0~60... -
Page 21: Compare Setting
ALF-IP6 sends an RS232 command to the controlled device, the device will send feedback. If the correct feedback is added in the data, the ALF-IP6 will compare it with the feedback received from controlled device, to verify whether the command is working or not. -
Page 22: Led Setting
ALF-IP6 4.4.6 LED setting This item is used for setting the button LEDs in ALF-IP6 to turn on or off. The setting is as follows: On: Turn on the LED of button 1 Off: Turn off the LED of button 1 On/Other Off: Turn on the LED of button 1 and turn off the others. -
Page 23: Toggle Setting
ALF-IP6 4.4.7 Toggle Setting The button type can be set as “Toggle”, in this type, the button can be regarded as a composite key. Below is an example to show you the use of this function: Operation procedure: Take Key 1 for example, click “1” and select the action type “Toggle”. - Page 24 ALF-IP6 Add toggle & RS232 events for the Button 1.
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Page 25: Event List
ALF-IP6 Press the Button 1, event Num 2 will be executed, press Button 1 again, and the event of Num 4 will be executed. 4.5 Event List The event list shows all events of the selected action. The executing priority abides by the Num order, as displayed below. -
Page 26: Specification
ALF-IP6 5. Specification Program Port TCP/IP Output Port 3 x RS232, 2 x IR 3 x 3-Pin Pluggable terminal blocks, Output Connector 2 x 2-Pin Pluggable terminal blocks, Baud Rate and Protocol 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity... -
Page 27: Panel Drawing
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Page 28: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
ALF-IP6 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Should the ALF-IP6 not power up, please check, and ensure the power cord is well connected; the power connections cannot be mixed or incorrectly connected. Then restart the device, should the error persist, the ALF-IP6 may be defective. Please send it to the dealer for repair. -
Page 29: After-Sales
ALF-IP6 After-sales Service Should you experience problems using the Alfatron ALF-IP6 please refer to the Troubleshooting and Maintenance (7) section. Should the error persist, note that any transport costs of the equipment to the distributor are borne by the user during the warranty. -
Page 30: Warranty
ALF-IP6 Warranty 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever. - Page 31 ALF-IP6 remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty: 1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.;...
- Page 32 ALF-IP6 WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT...
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