Extron electronics IPL Pro Series Setup Manual

IPL Pro Series • Setup Guide
The Extron IPL Pro Series IP Link
remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display
devices and switchers. These control processors include an
embedded web server and support for
power over Ethernet (PoE). Depending on
the model, an IPL Pro control processor can
include multiple bidirectional serial ports
for use in applications that require control
and monitoring of multiple devices within a
large-scale AV system.
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an IPL Pro Series control processor and to create a
basic configuration. Configure the control processor using Extron Global Configurator software running in Global Configurator
Professional (GC Professional) or Global Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode. The IPL integrates seamlessly with Extron
GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE) software and the GlobalViewer web-based AV resource management for remote control
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applications. These control processors support multiple TouchLink
Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at www.extron.com.
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
Get Ready
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Familiarize yourself with the features of the control processor (see
Features
on page 3) and of any TouchLink Pro touchpanels that will be part of the system.
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Download and install the latest version of the following:
Global Configurator (GC) software — for setting up and configuring the control processor. GC Professional and
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GC Plus modes include the Toolbelt feature and a way to upgrade the firmware of the control processor if the need
arises.
IP Link Pro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of other devices possible
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GUI Designer software — for designing layouts for Extron TouchLink Pro touchpanels and third party touch interfaces
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All are avail able from
page 6).
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Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You will need the following details for each IP Link Pro
device:
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DHCP setting (on or off)
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Device (IPCP Pro, Touchlink Pro, IPL Pro) IP address
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Write down the MAC addresses of each IP Link Pro device to be used.
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Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPL will control.
Mount and Cable All Devices
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Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see
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Cable devices to the control processor (see
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Connect power cords and power on all the devices.
Set up the Control Processor and Touchpanels for Network Communication
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Connect the PC that you will use for setup, the control processor, and touchpanels to the same Ethernet subnetwork.
For control processor LAN connections, see
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Start Global Configurator and use the Toolbelt feature of the software to set the IP address, subnet, gateway IP address,
DHCP status, and related settings. See the flowchart in
Pro Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow users to
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www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website
Mounting
Cabling and Features
Control - LAN (Ethernet)
Pro touchpanel interfaces over a standard Ethernet network.
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Front Panel Features
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Subnet mask
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Gateway IP address
on page 3).
on page 4).
on page 5.
Network Communication Setup
on page 3 and Rear Panel
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User name
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Passwords
on page 2.
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