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Software-based
Configuration and
Control
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Configuration and Control: an Overview
An IPCP 505 must be configured before use in order to recognize and accept
commands and pass them on to the controlled devices. It can be configured and controlled
via a host computer attached to the LAN (local area network) port. See
Features and Installation
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Configuration and Control: an Overview
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section and Other Resources
Communicating with the IPCP
Configuring the IPCP for Network Communication
Global Configurator Software for Windows
Advanced Configuration
Controlling an IPCP 505
Controlling the IPCP 505 with a Touchpanel
Customizing the IPCP Control Web Pages
Troubleshooting
starting on page 8 for details about the port and cabling.
The primary means for configuring the control processor is by using Extron
Global Configurator (GC) software. This method requires a properly configured PC with
Windows XP or a higher version of Windows installed. Global Configurator generates
GlobalViewer web pages that are uploaded to the IPCP and can be used to control the
unit and make adjustments to its settings.
NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer is currently the only web browser that fully
supports GlobalViewer pages.
Alternatively the default web pages embedded within the IPCP 505 provide a means
to perform some setup, adjustment, and control via a web browser (Internet Explorer
version 5.5+, or Mozilla
Firefox
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computer.
The third way to control and configure the controller is by using Simple Instruction Set
(SIS) commands via Telnet (or a similar program), a web browser, or RS-232. SIS
commands are discussed in detail in
page 53.
version 1.0+) from any type of network-enabled
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SIS Programming and Control
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