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Extron electronics IPL T S Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 IPL T S Series IP Link Ethernet Control Interfaces ® 68-1218-01 Rev. D 12 08...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 3: Fcc Class A Notice

    This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits. IPL T S Series...
  • Page 4 IPL T S Series...
  • Page 5 Use 2 mounting holes on ® LI NK opposite corners. (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws Step 3 Connect a local area network (LAN) cable from a PC, hub, or router to the IPL T S Series unit. 00-05-A6-00-30-06 POWER COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 .5A MAX...
  • Page 6 Quick Start — IPL T S Series, cont’d QS-2 IPL T S Series • Quick Start...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter Two • Installation and Operation Installation Overview Mounting the IPL T S Interface UL guidelines for rack mounting Mounting options ... 2-3 Rack mounting an IPL T S Series interface Furniture or projector mounting Rear Panel Features and Cabling Power ... 2-6 Ethernet/LAN ...
  • Page 8 Optional accessories Appendix B • Glossary ...B-1 Glossary ...B-2 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. IPL T S Series • Table of Contents ... 3-14 ... 3-15 ... 4-1 ... 4-2 ... 4-19 ...

  • Page 9: Chapter One • Introduction

    IPL T S Series Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the IPL T S Series Interface Features...

  • Page 10: Ipl T S1 Control Interface

    Extron IPL T S Series interface devices which are shown below. About the IPL T S Series Interface The Extron IPL T S Series interface devices integrate network connectivity into audio/video (A/V) systems. Installing an IPL T S Series interface into an A/V network gives users the ability to remotely monitor and control projectors, flat-panel displays, switchers, and other serially-controlled devices.

  • Page 11: Features

    Compatibility with Extron’s free GlobalViewer application which provides a graphical user interface with which to remotely monitor and control your A/V network devices The IPL T S Series interface devices support the following network protocols: • DHCP − Dynamic host configuration protocol •...
  • Page 12 • A Web-based interface • DataViewer (or a standard Telnet client application) The IPL T S series requires no centralized processor to operate within a system. Multiple mounting options — Can be mounted under a desktop or podium, on a projector mount, or on a rack shelf.

  • Page 13: Installation Overview

    IPL T S Series Chapter Two Installation and Operation Installation Overview Mounting the IPL T S Interface Rear Panel Features and Cabling Operation...

  • Page 14: Ul Guidelines For Rack Mounting

    UL guidelines for rack mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of an IPL T S Series unit onto a rack. Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.

  • Page 15: Mounting Options

    Mounting options All units are easily mounted in a rack, under a desk or podium, or on a projector mount. Mounting kits and IPL T S Series device compatibility are shown in the table below. Mounting Type Under-furniture mount Under-furniture mount...

  • Page 16: Furniture Or Projector Mounting

    To mount an IPL T S Series device with a projector: If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features And Cabling

    .5A MAX Figure 2-6 — IPL T S4 interface back panel Projector Mounting Bracket Digital Projector COM1 COM1 COM2 COM1 COM2 TX RX TX RX COM3 COM1 COM4 COM2 IPL T S Series • Installation and Operation Mounting Bolt Projector Mount...

  • Page 18: Power

    To verify the polarity before connection, plug in the power supply with no load and check the output with a voltmeter. IPL T S Series • Installation IPL T S Series • Installation and Operation COM1 COM2 COM3...

  • Page 19: Ethernet/Lan

    COM3 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 3 (S4 only) COM4 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 4 (S4 only) IPL T S Series interface devices can be used to control display devices, switchers, and other A/V equipment via an RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connection.
  • Page 20 = 0 ms • handshaking = off Communication to an attached device can be done through the IPL T S Series device’s default Web pages or by using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS commands. The rear panel 9-pin D connector COM ports have the following pin assignments:...

  • Page 21: Identification

    Power LED. Figure 2-11 — IPL T S1 front panel IPL T S2 Figure 2-12 — IPL T S2 front panel Sales & Technical Support Hotline. IPL T S1 LINK IPL T S Series • Installation and Operation...

  • Page 22: Resetting The Unit

    The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the modes. 2-10 IPL T S Series • Installation and Operation LINK LINK Review the reset modes carefully.
  • Page 23 • Removes scheduling settings. • Removes/clears all files from switcher. The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick succession during the reset. IPL T S Series • Installation and Operation Purpose/Notes Use mode 1 to revert to the factory default...
  • Page 24 Installation and Operation, cont’d IPL T S Series • Installation and Operation 2-12...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Hardware

    IPL T S Series Chapter Three Connection and Configuration Connecting the Hardware Setting the Internet Protocol (IP) Address Configuration using Global Configurator Configuration using Embedded Web Pages Configuration using DataViewer...

  • Page 26: Ethernet Connection

    IPL T S unit. As an alternative, use a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector where available. N This captive screw connector must be wired appropriately. See figure 2-10 for pin assignments, if necessary. IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration Serial Cables to Controlled Devices (switcher, projector, etc.)

  • Page 27: Setting The Internet Protocol (Ip) Address

    IPL T S. Setting the Internet Protocol (IP) Address The IPL T S Series units have a factory default IP address of 192.168.254.254. This IP address must be changed to an address that will operate on your local network.

  • Page 28: Setting The Ip Address Using Global Configurator

    Dashes between digits are auto-filled. Click the Set button. The Auto Configure Successful dialog box opens. Click OK. IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration IPL T S4 LINK Power LED — On green with power. Blinks four times to confirm a Mode 4 reset.

  • Page 29: Setting The Ip Address Using Embedded Web Pages

    You will need this information later to return the PC to its original TCP/IP settings. IP Address: Subnet Mask: Enter the following: IP address: 192.168.254.253 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: <blank> IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration...
  • Page 30 The new IP address and subnet mask are assigned to the device, and the Web browser connection is immediately lost. The device, with its new IP address and subnet mask is now ready to be connected to your A/V network. IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration...

  • Page 31: Setting The Ip Address Using The Arp Command

    At the command prompt type: arp - s<IP address><MAC address> example: C:\>arp -s 10.13.197.64 00-05-A6-00-30-5F The example command assigns IP address 10.13.197.64 to the device that has a MAC address of 00-05-A6-00-30-5F. IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration...

  • Page 32: Configuration Using Global Configurator

    Web-based asset management and remote monitoring system for hundreds of A/V devices in multiple locations. Serial ports on the IPL T S Series devices can be configured using GC. Global Configurator is available free from www.extron.com.

  • Page 33: Configuration Using Embedded Web Pages

    Figure 3-8 — Global Configurator Once installed on your local PC, Global Configurator can be used to configure your IPL T S Series device and the A/V devices that are attached to the S Series’ serial control ports. See the Global Configurator help file for instructions on how to: •...

  • Page 34: Connecting Via The Web Server Pages

    Connection and Configuration, cont’d Connecting via the Web server pages To connect to an IPL T S Series device via its Web server pages: Open a Web browser on a local PC. Enter the device’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press the Enter key.

  • Page 35: System Status Page

    Configuration page The Configuration page has five sub-pages, which are described below. System Settings The System Settings page grants access to view and change the: • IP Settings • Date/Time Settings IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration 3-11...

  • Page 36: Port Settings

    • Remote IP Address — view the remote IP address • Remote TCP Port — view the remote TCP port Figure 3-13 — Port Settings screen 3-12 IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200...

  • Page 37: Email Alerts

    Password — password to access the network’s mail server • Email Address — e-mail addresses of those to receive e-mail alerts • File Name — file name of the desired e-mail message IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration 3-13...

  • Page 38: Firmware Upgrade

    The File Management page allows you to create directories as well as upload, use, and delete custom Web pages. Use the Add Dir, Browse, Upload Files and Delete buttons to upload and manage your custom Web pages. Figure 3-17 — File Management screen 3-14 IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration...

  • Page 39: Configuration Using Dataviewer

    Figure 3-18 — DataViewer main window To run DataViewer. Double-click the DataViewer icon that was placed on the PC desktop during the download procedure. The Communications Setup dialog box opens. Click the TCP/IP tab. IPL T S Series • Connection and Configuration 3-15...
  • Page 40 Figure 3-19 — Communication Setup dialog box The DataViewer application opens (see figure 3-16). See the DataViewer help file for information on sending commands to the IPL T S Series device, and viewing the responses in the DataViewer user interface. 3-16...

  • Page 41: Programmer's Guide For Telnet And Web Browsers

    IPL T S Series Chapter Four Communication and Control Programmer’s Guide for Telnet and Web Browsers Customization Advanced Serial Port Control Troubleshooting...

  • Page 42: Using The Command/Response Table

    Symbol definitions are shown below. An ASCII to HEX conversion table is also provided in figure 4-11 (below). ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Figure 4-11— ASCII-to-HEX conversion table IPL T S Series • Communication and Control Web Browser W [must not be encoded] [must not be encoded] ) commands”...

  • Page 43: Symbol Definitions

    User password cannot be assigned if no administrator password exists and returns E14. If an admin password is cleared, then the user password is removed too. IPL T S Series • Communication and Control Response: Ipn • X1@ }...

  • Page 44: Copyright Information

    If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with “ ” or “ Login User IPL T S Series • Communication and Control This parameter is case sensitive. E-mail files must have the file extension .eml. is applicable to Ethernet only.

  • Page 45: Error Responses

    = Commands that give an E24 (privilege violation) error if not administrator level = Commands that may give an E27 (invalid event number) error = Commands that may give an E28 (file not found) error IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 46 Communication and Control, cont’d IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 47 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 48 Communication and Control, cont’d IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 49 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 50 Communication and Control, cont’d 4-10 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 51 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control 4-11...
  • Page 52 Communication and Control, cont’d 4-12 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 53 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control 4-13...
  • Page 54 Communication and Control, cont’d 4-14 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 55 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control 4-15...
  • Page 56 Communication and Control, cont’d 4-16 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 57 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control 4-17...
  • Page 58 Communication and Control, cont’d 4-18 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...

  • Page 59: Customization

    IPL T S product’s part number. . Custom Web pages are loadable through the Web ® SIS Command "--> SIS command to be processed by the IP Link *Type with no spaces. IPL T S Series • Communication and Control 4-19...

  • Page 60: Query String

    In the figure above, the data string that follows the pipe ( | ) symbol is sent to the attached controlled device on serial port #2. This string instructs an attached Extron switcher to change to input #1. 4-20 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control SIS Command Delimiter Delimiter...

  • Page 61: Code Examples

    In figure 4-6a, the commands executed by the IPL T S2 in response to SSI references have been replied to, and were implemented when the Web page was served to the browser. "host" SSI commands "remote" SSI commands IPL T S Series • Communication and Control 4-21...

  • Page 62: Example 2

    Comm Port #1 of an IPLink Product: <p> <a href="index.html?cmd=W01RS|1!">Select Input #1</a> <br> <a href="index.html?cmd=W01RS|2!">Select Input #2</a> </p> </body> </html> Figure 4-7a — HTML source code showing multiple hyperlinks using query strings 4-22 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...

  • Page 63: Url Encoding

    URL. For example, do not encode the slash (/) when using it as part of the URL syntax. Only encode unsafe characters (defined below) in your URLs. The following table lists reserved characters. IPL T S Series • Communication and Control 4-23...

  • Page 64: Unsafe Characters

    IPL T S interface on route to an A/V device, as shown in the following figure. Any serial port on an IPL T S interface can be configured as a pass-through connection to another serial port on the same device. 4-24 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control Characters...

  • Page 65: Direct Port Access (Ports 2001 Through 2006)

    2006 (COM6), all data sent and received passes directly to and from that port without any processing. Set serial port parameters (baud rate, parity, etc.) within the IPL T S Series unit prior to using direct access. (See “Port Settings” in chapter 3).

  • Page 66: Serial Bridging

    For IPL T S unit 1 (the remote device), connect a serial cable to an A/V device (e.g., a plasma, projector, etc.). On the same IPL T S, connect the device to your LAN. 4-26 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control *0CD ", where is the selected COM port.

  • Page 67: Serial Bridge Configuration

    The Port Settings page appears, as shown in the figure below. Choose the serial port that you wish to communicate through. Under Serial Bridging, choose the On radio button to activate serial bridging mode. IPL T S Series • Communication and Control TCP/IP Network Ethernet...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    If these LEDs are not lit, either the cable is faulty or not plugged in, or the wrong type of cable is being used (see chapter 2, “Installation and Operation”). 4-28 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 69 Web browser is configured for direct network connection and is not set up to use a proxy server. If you are still experiencing problems, call the Extron S Hotline. IPL T S Series • Communication and Control Sales & Technical Support 4-29...
  • Page 70 Communication and Control, cont’d 4-30 IPL T S Series • Communication and Control...
  • Page 71 IPL T S Series A ppendix A Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories...

  • Page 72: Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories

    Temperature/humidity ... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing IPL T S Series • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories ™...
  • Page 73 Warranty ... 3 years parts and labor N All nominal levels are at ±10%. N Specifications are subject to change without notice. IPL T S Series • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories 1U, 3.5" deep rack shelf (RSF 123, #60-190-20; ®...

  • Page 74: Part Numbers And Accessories

    VersaTools Under-Desk Mount Kit VersaTools Mini Projector Mounting Kit MBU 125 Under-Desk Mount Kit (for S1 only) PMK 200 Projector Mount Kit (for S1 only) IPL T S Series • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Replacement part Rack Shelf Kit ®...

  • Page 75: Appendix B • Glossary

    IPL T S Series A ppendix B Glossary Glossary...

  • Page 76: Glossary

    In order for multiple IP Link devices to appear in the same GV page, all devices must be configured at the same time using GC. IPL T S Series • Glossary (GV). This is true with or without an accompanying event script. ®...
  • Page 77 URL encoding allows you to send information and commands to the unit to change its configuration or provide you with feedback. Web Server resides on the IPL T S interface and provides storage of the default Web pages, GlobalViewer, and your custom Web pages. IPL T S Series • Glossary...
  • Page 78 Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America, and...
  • Page 79 Extron USA - West Extron USA - East Headquarters +800.633.9876 +800.633.9876 Inside USA / Canada Only Inside USA / Canada Only +1.919.863.1794 +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan +800.3987.6673 +800.7339.8766 +81.3.3511.7655 Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400...

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