Configure Or Program The Control Processor, Expansion Interfaces, Touchpanels, And Network Button Panels - Extron electronics IP Link Pro xi IPL EXP PDU4H User Manual

Configure or Program the Control Processor, Expansion Interfaces,
Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels
NOTE: Building and uploading a GC or GS project changes the state of the ports to
factory default, or to the configured or programmed values, depending on the actions
defined in the project. This change is performed in case the user made changes via SIS
or the IPL EXP PDU4H embedded webpage before building and uploading the project.
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If TouchLink Pro 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 (see the GUI Designer Help File for instructions).
NOTE: To redeem (activate) a LinkLicense, go to
follow the online instructions.
A LinkLicense unlocks features that add convenience, expand system options,
and enhance the capabilities of your Extron products. For IPCP Pro Q xi and xi
systems, a LinkLicense allows you to use a mobile device or computer as the
primary control interface in an Extron control system where a TouchLink Pro
touchpanel may not be present.
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If using GC, create a new GC Professional or GC Plus project and configure
the control processor, expansion interfaces and other IP Link Pro devices. The
configuration tells each control processor and expansion interface:
• How its ports function
How to control other products
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• Which touchpanels to interact with
… Configure ports on the control processor:
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Add eBUS devices and set them up:
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… Add Network Button Panels (NBPs) and set them up. Assign button functions as
desired.
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Add the IPL EXP expansion interfaces and configure their ports. All ports on the
IPL EXP PDU4H can be configured or programmed except for the Manual Control
ports.
… Set up monitors, schedules, macros, and local variables.
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Add touchpanels and set them up:
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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, AC
output settings) as needed.
Ensure that the hardware address (eBUS ID) set on each device is distinct and
matches the address used in the configuration.
Assign button functions as desired.
Upload the GUI configuration to the Global Configurator project.
Assign any appropriate functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels
and their buttons.
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• What to monitor
When to do things
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• Whom to notify, how, and under what
circumstances
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