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- Page 1 WC Pro 160 Workspace Automation Controller User Guide Workspace Automation Controller Products 68-3287-01, Rev. A 01 25...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions... - Page 3 Copyright © 2025 Extron. All rights reserved. www.extron.com Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ® ), registered service marks ( ), and trademarks ( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron (see the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com): current list of trademarks on the...
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Page 4: Fcc Class A Notice
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 5: Software Commands
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Application Diagrams ............................4 Configuration Procedure for the Controller ......................5 Pre-configured WC Pro 160 ...........................5 Configuration of the WC Pro 160 Using the Internal Web Page ..............5 Configuration Using Toolbelt Software ......................5 Advanced Configuration Using LinkLicense ....................6 About Global Configurator (with GC Professional and GC Plus Modes) .............. 6 Installation and Operation ........................ - Page 8 Device Utilities Page ............................38 Display Control Page ...........................42 EDID Page ..............................46 Backup, Restore, Reboot, and Reset Links ....................47 About the WC Pro 160 ..........................48 Reference Information ......................... 49 UL Guidelines ..............................49 Best Practices for Cleaning Your Extron Products .....................49 Network Port Requirements and Licensed Third-party Software................50 File Types: A Key to Extron-Specific File Names ....................50...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction This section covers the following information you should know about this guide and the WC Pro 160 Workspace Automation Controller before installation: • Before You Begin • About the WC Pro 160 • PC System Requirements • Application Diagrams •... -
Page 10: Features
WC Pro 160 Front and Rear Panels After the WC Pro 160 is set up to work as desired (IP addresses and functions set up, drivers assigned to ports, digital input and output configured, and user interface configured), a project configuration file containing the information is built, saved, and uploaded into the WC Pro 160. -
Page 11: Pc System Requirements
PC System Requirements To find the minimum hardware and software requirements for the PC used to configure the WC Pro 160: • Visit the Download page (www.extron.com/download/index.aspx) on the Extron website and navigate to the web page for the specific software package (such as Global Configurator). -
Page 12: Application Diagrams
Application Diagrams The following figures show examples of how the WC Pro 160 can be connected. Flat Panel Display MODEL 80 FLAT PANEL Extron Extron Cable Cubby 100 Videobar (Camera / OCS 100C Cable Access Mic / Speakers) RS-232 Occupany Sensor... -
Page 13: Configuration Procedure For The Controller
If the Digital I/O #1 port is set to OFF (High), the Power OFF CEC command is sent via the HDMI CEC output to the display device. This factory configuration can be modified using the Internal Web Page. If the WC Pro 160 is reset, the device reverts to the factory out-of-box default web configuration with CEC display control. -
Page 14: Advanced Configuration Using Linklicense
When the Extron LinkLicense for User Interface is enabled on the controller, Extron Control for web, iOS, or Android can be used with the WC Pro 160 to permit remote control of the unit and, by extension, the Extron and third-party equipment (such as switchers, projectors, displays, computer monitors, and DVD players) that the WC Pro 160 is configured to control. -
Page 15: Installation And Operation
Installation Step 1: Get Ready Use the following procedure to prepare for the installation. NOTE: If using the WC Pro 160 with the out of the box configuration or the internal web pages for configuration, skip to Installation Step 2: Mount or Place the Unit on page 8. -
Page 16: Installation Step 2: Mount Or Place The Unit
Installation Step 2: Mount or Place the Unit The WC Pro 160 can be mounted on a wall or under a desk, table, or podium using the Extron MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit, provided with the unit. Additional mounting kits and instructions are available at www.extron.com. -
Page 17: Accessibility And Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada) Compliance
Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance When planning where to install the WC Pro 160, consider factors affecting accessibility of the controller such as height from the floor, distance from obstructions, and how far a user must reach to insert a connector. For guidelines, see sections 307 (“Protruding Objects”) and 308 (“Reach Ranges”) of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design... - Page 18 HDMI/CEC output connector — Connect an HDMI display to this female HDMI with CEC pass-through port to enable the controller to turn the display on when the WC PRO 160 detects an input signal, and off when the signal is no longer detected.
- Page 19 Extron device driver communication sheet, included with the drivers. NOTE: Maximum distances between the WC Pro 160 and the device being controlled may vary up to 200 feet (61 meters). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the WC Pro 160 and the device being controlled) all affect transmission distance.
- Page 20 IR control port — To control devices via infrared (IR) commands from the WC PRO 160, connect a single or dual IR emitter to this port, with a maximum of 100 feet (30 meters) distance from port to emitter. The IR port provides unidirectional IR signal output to control a display (see figure 7).
- Page 21 Display Control Page on page 42). NOTE: The WC Pro 160 is shipped with digital input 1 configured to receive occupancy sensor control signals (0 to 24 VDC). Configuration of this feature can be done via the internal web pages (see Power Settings tab on page 45).
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Page 22: Back Panel Leds
Ethernet green green green orange TCP/IP Network white-brown white-brown white-brown white-brown Display brown brown brown brown TIA/EIA-T568B T568B T568B T568A Figure 11. LAN Connector and LEDs NOTE: DHCP is off by default. WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation... -
Page 23: Connecting To The Digital I/O Ports
Figure 13 shows an example application, digital input without pull-up: occupancy sensor connection. +5.0 V 1k ohms SW 2 OCS 100 C Digital Control Input Signal Voltage Protection Ground Figure 13. Occupancy Sensor, without Pull-up WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation... -
Page 24: Digital Output
When switch 1 opens, the port is off. • Figure 15 on page 17 shows an example application of digital output without pull-up: connecting an LED and an external +5 VDC power source. WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation... - Page 25 • The connected LED is off when the port and switch 1 are open. • The connected LED is on when the port and switch 1 are closed. WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation...
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Page 26: Cec Control
Automatic display power control The WC Pro 160 can automatically turn display or projector power on or off based on the HDMI input connector signal detecting a signal, and the OCS 100 occupancy sensor detecting room occupancy. The system uses CEC driver commands sent to the display or projector to turn power on or off. - Page 27 Ethernet, RS-232 serial, CEC, or IR control. • By default the WC Pro 160 is shipped with a web-based configuration and assigned CEC display driver. If a different configuration (web-based or GCP) is subsequently applied, performing a...
- Page 28 HDMI HDMI/CEC Tx Rx LAN/PoE Serial Display Source Control Output to Display HDMI Source Input Laptop or PC Source Display Display Display Figure 19. Display Control via HDMI Input to Serial RS-232 Output WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation...
- Page 29 0.7A MAX RS-232 HDMI HDMI/CEC LAN/PoE Tx Rx Source Output to Display Display HDMI Control Source Input Laptop or PC Source Display Display Display Figure 21. Display Control via HDMI Input to Ethernet Output WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation...
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Page 30: Installation Step 4: Set Up Network Communication
Installation Step 4: Set Up Network Communication 1. Connect the PC used for setup and the WC Pro 160 to the same Ethernet subnetwork. For LAN connections for the WC Pro 160, see figure 11 on page 14. 2. Configure network settings. Network setup is essential prior to configuration. To set the unit IP address, use one of the following methods: •... -
Page 31: Installation Step 5: Configure The Wc Pro 160
Installation Step 5: Configure the WC Pro 160 • Using the web pages — The user can configure and monitor settings of the WC Pro via a LAN connection. Use a web browser to view the pages on a PC or any other mobile device connected to the device LAN port or the same network. -
Page 32: Front Panel Features
Front Panel Features The WC Pro 160 front panel contains the recessed Reset button and seven sets of LEDs indicating the status of components of the unit. AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT SIGNAL LPCM-2CH LINK HDCP MULTI-CH WC PRO 160 Power and Reset LED... -
Page 33: Resetting The Unit
The modes are separate functions, not a continuation from one mode to the next. See the Reset Mode Summary Table starting on page 26 for descriptions of the reset modes available for the WC 160 Pro. WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation... -
Page 34: Reset Mode Summary Table
1 second*. controller: • *Nothing happens if the momentary press Clears driver-port associations does not occur within 1 second. (IR, serial, Ethernet) and port configurations. • Removes button configurations. • Removes schedules, settings, macros. WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation... - Page 35 The LED blinks 3 times if the program is stopping. 2. Release and press the Reset button momentarily (for <1 second) within 1 second*. *Nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur within 1 second. WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation...
- Page 36 4. Click Recover. The software allows indefinite time to establish a connection (until a connection is made or the user clicks Cancel). 5. On the WC Pro 160, press the Reset button three times within 1 second. The control processor enters project recovery mode for 30 seconds, during which time the Reset LED blinks quickly.
- Page 37 The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron. WC Pro 160 • Installation and Operation...
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Page 38: Software-Based Configuration And Control
Configuration and Control: An Overview The WC Pro 160 can be used out of the box, but it can also be reconfigured before use. It can be configured and controlled via a host computer attached to the same network as the controller (see... -
Page 39: Advanced Configuration Procedure For The Controller
Advanced Configuration Procedure for the Controller The WC Pro 160 is shipped with a preloaded web-based configuration for CEC functionality and occupancy sensor. To create an advanced configuration, follow the steps outlined in figure 24, in the recommended order. Within Global Configurator Configure the IP settings... -
Page 40: Downloading The Software And Getting Started
CEC, and infrared (IR) device drivers (for controlling projectors, displays, DVD players, document cameras, and so forth) are available as individual device driver files. Prior to configuration, download driver files for products to be used in the installation. WC Pro 160 • Software-based Configuration and Control... -
Page 41: Things To Do After Installing Gc And Before Starting A Project
Help File or Toolbelt Help File. The help files contain instructions on how to set the IP address, gateway IP address, subnet mask, mail server IP address, domain name, web port, SMTP username, and SMTP password so that the controller can communicate with the network. WC Pro 160 • Software-based Configuration and Control... -
Page 42: Using Global Configurator: Helpful Tips
Using Global Configurator: Helpful Tips • The WC Pro 160 Setup Guide ships with the units. It includes a quick reference to the front and rear panel features, and covers basic hardware installation. • Rear Panel Features starting on page 9 for features and settings for the ports that need configuring. -
Page 43: Device Control Connections And Configuration
WC Pro for TTL circuits and use the software to check whether it is selected within the configuration. • Verify input voltage at the digital input port does not exceed 24 VDC. If still experiencing problems, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline (1.800.633.9877). WC Pro 160 • Software-based Configuration and Control... -
Page 44: Internal Web Pages
Downloads folder on the computer. d. On the Universal Access Key panel, either click SELECT A FILE to upload, or drag and drop the access key file from the Downloads folder to the Add File pane. WC Pro 160 • Internal Web Pages... -
Page 45: Web Pages
Web Pages The WC Pro 160 internal web page opens to the Device Utilities page (see figure 27) that provides a read- only overview of the WC Pro 160, with editable drop-down panels. This page allows the user to access Display Control and EDID configuration pages, while also allowing buttons to back up, restore, reboot, and reset the unit. -
Page 46: Device Utilities Page
• Change the device name (hostname) and edit the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS servers. • Search the domain name and MAC address for the WC Pro 160 • Enable or disable DHCP. To change the hostname: 1. - Page 47 Default Gateway address, click in the desired field and enter the address. 3. When finished editing, click out of the field and click SAVE to confirm your changes or CANCEL to close the window without making changes. Figure 29. Network Panel WC Pro 160 • Internal Web Pages...
- Page 48 CANCEL to close the window without making changes. Alternatively, select the Manual radio button in step 2, and click SYNC TO PC to set the date and time according to your PC. Figure 31. Sync to NTP Servers Mode WC Pro 160 • Internal Web Pages...
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Page 49: Roles And Permissions Panel
5. When finished, click SAVE to set the passwords. To close the window without saving a password, click CANCEL. NOTE: Passwords can be changed but they cannot be removed entirely. The WC Pro 160 must have passwords at all times. These fields cannot be blank. -
Page 50: Firmware Panel
The Firmware panel (see figure on page 37) displays the current firmware version and the date it was last updated. Update the firmware on the WC Pro 160 from this panel (see Locating and Downloading the Firmware starting on page 52 to download the firmware files). -
Page 51: Connection Page
Communication Sheet panel The Communication Sheet panel contains a Download link that downloads and opens the IPL Pro Device Interface Communication Sheet. This document provides assistance with wiring the WC Pro 160 to the display device. WC Pro 160 • Internal Web Pages... -
Page 52: Selecting A Driver
2. Edit the driver parameters by filling in the populated fields. The parameters vary depending on the type of driver. 3. Click SAVE to complete the process with the updated information or CANCEL to close the dialog without editing the driver. WC Pro 160 • Internal Web Pages... -
Page 53: Deleting A Driver
3. A confirmation message banner posts at the top of the driver panel with a message that the driver was successfully deleted. Power Settings tab Configure the WC Pro 160 to use the HDMI signal presence or a connected occupancy sensor to trigger the display to turn on and off. They can be used individually or together. Note: An OCS 100 occupancy sensor must be connected to the Digital Input 1 to use the Occupancy Sensor toggle switch. -
Page 54: Schedules Tab
This EDID page supports changing the preferred source resolution between the four EDIDs shown on the page. These are all HDMI video type. Additional EDID files can be uploaded to the WC Pro 160 using PCS. WC Pro 160 • Internal Web Pages... -
Page 55: Backup, Restore, Reboot, And Reset Links
Resets the web configuration to the default configuration, which includes replacing the CEC driver and re-enabling power settings, erasing the GCP configuration, and resetting EDID to the default 1080p @ 60 Hz. WC Pro 160 • Internal Web Pages... -
Page 56: About The Wc Pro 160
About ¢ general information about the WC Pro 160, such as the firmware version, copyright, part number, licenses, patents and web page version. Click on the View the End User License Agreement link to view the user license. Figure 38. -
Page 57: Reference Information
File Types: A Key to Extron-Specific File Names • SNMP • Firmware Updates Full product specifications are available via the WC Pro 160 product pages at www.extron.com. UL Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the WC Pro 160: CAUTION: •... -
Page 58: Network Port Requirements And Licensed Third-Party Software
.eir — These are IR driver files containing infrared commands. There is a separate .eir file for each device the WC Pro 160 controls via infrared communication. Via Global Configurator and the embedded web pages, these files can be imported and associated with an IR port on a controller. -
Page 59: Firmware Updates
1. Start a browser program. 2. Type the IP address of the WC Pro 160 into the address field of the browser and log on to the internal web page or to the optional GlobalViewer web page stored in the WC Pro project information drop-down panel (see the Global Configurator Help File for details). -
Page 60: Using Pcs
Using PCS 1. Open PCS and select the IP address of the desired WC Pro 160 from the Device Discovery list. 2. On the PCS screen for your WC Pro 160, click the down arrow on the Device tab. 3. From the Device drop-down list, select Settings/Hardware Settings. The Hardware Information window opens. -
Page 61: Installing The Firmware
Allow a few minutes for the firmware to finish uploading. At the end of the upload process, the unit partially reboots and loses its connection to the PC. To continue using software, reconnect to the controller after it finishes rebooting. WC Pro 160 • Reference Information... -
Page 62: Extron Warranty
Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
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