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About the IPL EXP I/O Series
The Extron IPL EXP I/O Series control system expansion interfaces make it possible to easily
expand the number and variety of ports available in an Extron IP Link Pro xi control system.
These expansion interfaces work in conjunction with IPCP Pro xi Series control processors.
Once configured, these systems allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot
AV equipment, including display devices and switchers to integrate Ethernet connection
into AV systems. These control systems allow users to remotely control, monitor, and
troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices, switchers, source devices, and
various other items such as lights, a projector lift, or a screen motor. They can be used in a
distributed control system environment or as part of a stand-alone system.
All models include an embedded web server. Depending on the model, an expansion
interface can include multiple bidirectional serial ports, an IR/serial port, digital I/O, digital
I/O with VDC power output, an Extron eBUS port, or relay ports. The IPL EXP RIO8 has the
ability to power small devices that accept 12 VDC or 24 VDC.
Figure 1.
An IPCP Pro xi Series control processor is the centerpiece of a control system that features
Extron TouchLink Pro Touchpanels, Extron NBP Network Button Panels, and IPL EXP
expansion interfaces.
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NOTE: GUI Designer software is used to design the user interface layout of any Extron
Use the Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the IPL EXP expansion interfaces,
the IPCP Pro xi control processor, and other Extron control products. Configure the
expansion interfaces and control processor using GC Professional or GC Plus, or program
it using Global Scripter (GS). Once you have set up how you want it to work (set up
IP addresses and functions, assigned drivers to ports, configured relays and digital input or
output), that information is saved to a project configuration file that is built and uploaded into
the IPCP and to any optional TouchLink Pro touchpanels.
The system integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise software and Extron
Control for Web, iOS, and Android for remote control applications.
Left to Right: IPL EXP S2, IPL EXP S5, IPL EXP 200, IPL EXP RIO8
Most IPCP Pro xi Series control processor models (except the IPCP Pro S1 xi) and the
IPL EXP 200 also support Extron eBUS button panels connected to the eBUS port on
the control processor or the expansion interface.
The system supports multiple TouchLink Pro touchpanels and NBP button panels over
a standard Ethernet network. The touchpanels and button panels provide a convenient
interface for controlling the IPCP, which, in turn, controls the other system components.
Another option is to use a third-party device such as a touchpanel or tablet in
conjunction with Extron LinkLicense.
TouchLink Pro touchpanel or third-party touch interface that is used with the IPCP.
IPL EXP I/O Series • Introduction
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