Table Of Contents - Extron electronics IPCP 505 User Manual

Contents
Introduction
................................................... 1
Before You Begin ................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers ................................. 1
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................... 1
Important Information You Need Before
Installation ..................................................... 1
About the IPCP 505 ........................................... 2
Features ......................................................... 2
Controlling Other Devices ............................... 3
Application Diagrams .......................................... 4
IR and RS-232 Device Control ............................ 5
How the IPCP 505 Works: Components and
Interactions ........................................................ 6
Creating a Control System Using the IPCP with
Optional Extron TouchLink Touchpanels............. 6
System Requirements ........................................ 7
Hardware Requirements ................................. 7
Software Requirements .................................. 7
Hardware Features and Installation
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed
With Installation ................................................. 8
Prepare ........................................................... 8
Perform Physical Installation ........................... 8
Configure the IPCP ......................................... 8
Front Panel Features ......................................... 10
IR Learning Sensor ....................................... 10
Reset Features ............................................. 10
Mounting the IPCP 505 .................................... 11
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 11
Rear Panel Features and Connections .............. 12
Power Connections ...................................... 12
Bidirectional Control and Communication
Connections and Features ........................... 13
Unidirectional Control and Communication
Connections ................................................ 15
Additional Control Ports ................................ 17
Resetting the Unit ............................................. 18
Software-based
Configuration and Control
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 20
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 21
Communicating with the IPCP .......................... 21
Configuring the IPCP for
Network Communication ................................. 21
Configuring the IPCP for Network Use
Via Global Configurator ................................ 22
Configuring the IPCP for Network Use
Via the ARP Command ................................ 22
Configuring the IPCP for Network Use
Via a Browser .............................................. 24
Configuring the IPCP for Network Use
Via SIS Commands and Telnet ..................... 25
Setting up the PC for IP Communication
With an IPCP 505 ........................................ 25
Global Configurator Software for Windows
Downloading the Software and
........... 8
Getting Started ............................................ 29
PC System Requirements ............................. 29
Using Global Configurator: Helpful Tips......... 30
Advanced Configuration ................................... 31
IR Learning to Create Customized
IR Driver Files ............................................... 31
Printing a Wiring Block Diagram or a
GUI Configuration Report ............................ 32
Updating Firmware ....................................... 32
Advanced Serial Port Control ........................ 33
Saving and Uploading the Configuration ....... 38
Controlling an IPCP 505 ................................... 38
Embedded Web Pages ................................. 38
GlobalViewer Web Pages ............................. 47
Controlling the IPCP 505 with a Touchpanel ..... 50
Customizing the IPCP Control Web Pages ....... 51
Troubleshooting ................................................ 52
Power Connections ...................................... 52
Data Connections ......................................... 52
Device Control Connections and
Configuration ............................................... 52
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