Test And Troubleshoot; Network Communication Setup - Extron electronics IP Link Pro xi IPL EXP I/O Series User Manual

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Test and Troubleshoot

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Network Communication Setup

Network setup is essential prior to configuration. Use the flowchart as a general guide to
setting up the expansion interface for network use.
Figure 3.
… Add the PL EXP expansion interfaces and program their ports.
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Add touchpanels and set them up:
… Upload the GUI configuration to the Global Scripter project.
Program functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their
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buttons.
Save the project.
Build and upload the system configuration to the control processor, expansion
interfaces, and other system devices.
Test the system (see the Troubleshooting
of items to check during system troubleshooting).
Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed.
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.
Network Setup
section starting on page 36 for an outline
IPL EXP I/O Series • Hardware Features and Installation
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.
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