Extron IPL 250 User manual

IPL 250
Extron
Brand
Extron
Model
IPL 250
Type
User manual

Extron IPL 250 is a powerful IP Link Ethernet Control Processor that provides a comprehensive solution for A/V system control and monitoring. With its bidirectional serial ports, IR ports, relays, and contact closure inputs, the IPL 250 can seamlessly integrate and control various devices such as displays, switchers, source devices, screen controllers, lighting systems, and more.

Extron IPL 250 is a powerful IP Link Ethernet Control Processor that provides a comprehensive solution for A/V system control and monitoring. With its bidirectional serial ports, IR ports, relays, and contact closure inputs, the IPL 250 can seamlessly integrate and control various devices such as displays, switchers, source devices, screen controllers, lighting systems, and more.

Setup Guide
PRELIMINARY
IP Link
®
Ethernet Controller
68-1715-50 Rev. A
08 09
IPL 250
Front cover
Inside front cover
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IPL 250 • Table of Contents
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter One • Introduction .................................................... 1-1
About this Guide ........................................................................ 1-2
About the IPL 250 ...................................................................... 1-2
About Global Congurator .................................................... 1-3
System requirements ............................................................. 1-4
Installing Global Congurator .............................................. 1-4
Global Congurator online training ..................................... 1-5
Other Resources ......................................................................... 1-5
Instructions, information, and assistance ............................ 1-5
Software for IR drivers .......................................................... 1-5
Resources for setting up touchpanels .................................. 1-5
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation ....... 1-6
Chapter Two • Setup .................................................................... 2-1
Front Panel Features ................................................................. 2-2
Rear Panel Connections and Features ................................ 2-3
Locations and functions ........................................................ 2-3
Wiring ..................................................................................... 2-4
Power ......................................................................................2-4
Control .....................................................................................2-4
Mounting ...................................................................................... 2-5
Conguring for Network Communication ........................ 2-6
Conguring the IPL 250 with Global Congurator ........ 2-7
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.
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IPL 250 • Table of Contents
Table of Contents, cont’d
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250
1
Chapter One
Introduction
About this Guide
About the IPL 250
About Global Configurator
Other Software and Resources
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
Introduction
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Introduction
1-2
About this Guide
This setup guide describes the following items:
• ExtronIPL250
• ExtronGlobalConguratorsoftware
• IPL250hardwareinstallation
• IPL250softwareconguration
InthisguidetheIPL250isalsocalled"IPL,""controlprocessor,""control
interface,"or"controller."
AdditionalinformationabouttheIPL250andhowtosetitupisavailableonthe
ExtronWebsite(www.extron.com) in the IPL 250 Reference Manualandinthe
GlobalConguratorsoftware'shelple.
About the IPL 250
TheIPL250IPLink
®
EthernetControlProcessorispartofaTouchLink
™
congurabletouchpanelcontrolsystem.TheIPL250providesA/Vsystem
controlthroughbidirectionalserialports,IRports,relays,andcontactclosure
inputstocontrolandmonitordisplays,switchers,sourcedevices,screen
controllers,lightingsystems,andotherdevices.
TheExtronGlobalConguratorsoftwaremakesiteasytosetuptheIPL250
andcustomizeitsinternalWebpages.UsingthefreeGlobalViewer
®
Web-based
A/Vresourcemanagementandremotecontrolapplication,userscanmanage,
monitor,andcontrolbothExtronandthird-partyequipmentlikeprojectors,
plasmadisplays,projectors,VCRs,DVDplayers,andotherdevicesconnectedto
theIPL250.
WithinaTouchLinksystem,theIPL250doestheprocessingandcontrol,andthe
touchpanelprovidestheuserinterface.
100-240V 50-60Hz
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P
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T
VID
VID
YC
Y
B-Y
R-Y
RGB
DVI
8
1
2
4 5
3
L
2
1
3 45
6
7
R
AUDIO INPUT
L
A
B
RS-232
R
OUTPUT
L
R
OUTPUT
RGB
Y, B-Y, R-Y
8
7
RGB
6
LISTED
1T23
I.T.E.
C
U S
INPUT
LAN
POWER
12V
500mA
MAX
1 2
3 4
COM 3
IR
3
S G
S G
TXRX
4
RELAY
3
4
COM1
TXRX
RT SC TS
COM 2
IR
1
S G S G
TXRX
2
RELAY
1
2
Extron
ON
OFF
DISPLAY
MUTE
SCREEN
UP
SCREEN
DOWN
VCR
DVD
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
PC
XPA 1002
1 2
LIMITER/PROTECT
SIGNAL
OVER
TEMP
Extron
TLP 700MV
7" TouchLink
Panel
Extron
IPL 250
IP Link Ethernet
Control Processor
TCP/IP
Network
Lighting
System
Projector
Screen
Control
Laptop
DVD Player
Extron
IN1508
Scaling
Presentation
Switcher
PC
DVI Output
Motion
Detector
RS-232
RS-232
Contact
Closure
IR Control
to DVD
IR Control
from IPL 250
Relay
Relay
Extron
IR Emitter
A typical IPL 250 application with a TouchLink touchpanel
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Introduction
1-3
About Global Configurator
GlobalCongurator(GC)isafreesoftwareapplicationthatgivesuserstheability
tocreateasinglecongurationleofallofthedevicesontheiraudio/video
(A/V)network.
TherearetwotypesofdevicesinanA/Vsystem:
Controllers — controldevicesthathaveanIPLinkenabledEthernetportfor
networkconnection,andserial,relay,I/O,andinfrared(IR)portsforA/V
deviceconnection
Controlled devices — A/Vproducts,suchasvideoprojectors,displays,VCRs,
DVDplayers,documentcameras,projectorscreens,roomlightingsystems;
alloftheequipmentthatisusedtogenerateanaudio/videopresentation.
Oncea"global"congurationleisbuilt,GCgeneratesagraphicaluserinterface
calledGlobalViewer
®
thatallowsuserstomonitorandcontrolalloftheA/V
devicesspeciedwithintheGCcongurationle.Whenthecongurationleis
created,oneormoreoftheIPLinkcontrollersonthenetworkcanbedesignated
asaGlobalViewerhostdevice.
Thecompletedcongurationleisuploadedtothehostdevice(s).The
GlobalViewerinterfacecanthenbelaunchedbyopeninganInternetbrowserona
localPCandenteringthehostdevice’sIPaddressinthebrowser'sAddresseld.
Global Configurator application screen
UsingGCyoucancongureasingleroomcontrollerorcreateaWeb-based
remotemonitoringsystemforhundredsofA/Vdevicesinmultiplelocations.
YoucancongureanIPL250usingGCwithouthavingthedevicephysically
connectedtotheA/Vnetwork.
C
Use Global Configurator version 3.0 or later. Update all PCs and devices
running earlier versions of GC.
Introduction, cont’d
1-4
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Introduction
System requirements
TheminimumsystemrequirementsforthePConwhichyouinstallGlobal
Conguratorinclude:
• Intel
®
Pentium
®
III,1GHzprocessor
• 512MBofRAM
• 50MBofavailableharddiskspace
• Anetworkconnectionwithaminimumdatatransferrateof10Mbps;
100Mbpsisrecommended.
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000SP4,WindowsXPSP2,orWindowsVista
®
C
Do not run Global Configurator software on a PC that uses an earlier
version of Windows.
• MicrosoftInternetExplorer
®
6.0withActiveX
®
enabled
N
If ActiveX is not enabled, you may get a prompt from the browser, or you will
see the “Please wait while the files are loading...” message in the GlobalViewer
control page.
• MicrosoftWindowsScript5.6
Installing Global Configurator
GlobalConguratorsoftwareisavailablefreefromExtron.
TodownloadandinstallGlobalConguratoronyourPC:
1. Gotowww.extron.com
2. ClicktheDownloadtab.
3. ClicktheIP Link
®
Softwareicon.
4. ClicktheGlobal Configuratoricon.
5. ClicktheDownload Nowbutton.
6. Completethepersonalinformationform.
7. ClicktheDownload GCSWxxxxx.exebutton.
8. Followtheremainingsystemprompts.
ToinstallGlobalConguratorfromanExtronSoftwareProductsdiskifAutorun
isenabledonyourPC:
1. InserttheExtronSoftwareProductsdiskintoyourdiskdrive.
2. WaitfortheExtronSoftwareProductspagetoload.
3. ClickontheSoftwareicon.
4. ScrolldowntotheGlobalConguratordescriptionandclicktheInstalllink
inthefarrightcolumn.
5. Followtheremainingsystemprompts.
1-5
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Introduction
ToinstallGlobalConguratorfromanExtronSoftwareProductsdiskifAutorun
is
not
enabledonyourPC:
1. InserttheExtronSoftwareProductsdiskintoyourdrive.
2. FromtheWindowsdesktop,openMy Computerandselecttheappropriate
diskdrive.
3. Doubleclicklaunch.exe.
4. WaitfortheExtronSoftwareProductspagetoload.
5. ClickontheSoftwareicon.
6. ScrolldowntotheGlobalConguratordescriptionandclicktheInstalllink
inthefarrightcolumn.
7. Followtheremainingsystemprompts.
Global Configurator online training
1. Gotowww.extron.com.
2. Loginusingyoure-mailaddressandExtronpassword.
3. ClicktheReseller-onlytab.
4. ClickTraining and Education.
5. ClickOn-Demand Training.
6. ClicktheGlobal Configurator icon.
Other Resources
Instructions, information, and assistance
Achecklistofbasicsetupstepsisonthenextpageforyourreference.For
additionalinformationandstep-by-stepinstructions,refertotheGlobal
Configurator HelpleandtheIPL 250 Reference Manual.Ifyouhavequestions
duringinstallationandsetup,youcancalltheExtronS3Sales&Technical
SupportHotline or the ExtronS3ControlSystemsSupportHotline.
Software for IR drivers
IfyouneedtocreateIRdevicedriversthatarenotalreadyavailableinthe
extensiveselectionofdriversinthedriverpackage,downloadtheExtron
IRLearnersoftware.FollowthedirectionsintheIRLearner'shelpletocreatea
driverbyusingthedevice'sremotecontrolandtheIRreceiverportonthefront
paneloftheIPL250.
Resources for setting up touchpanels
IfExtronTouchLinktouchpanelsarepartofanA/VsystemwiththeIPL250,
downloadtheExtronGUIConguratorsoftwareandreadtheGUI Configurator
Helple.YouwillalsobenetfromreadingtheTLP 700MV and TLP 700TV
TouchLink Touchpanel User's ManualandtheTLP700MVandTLP700TVsetup
guides.
Introduction, cont’d
1-6
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Introduction
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
Preparation
FamiliarizeyourselfwiththeIPL250'sfeatures.
DownloadandinstallExtronGlobalConguratorsoftware(version3.0orhigher)
andthelatestdriverpackagefromwww.extron.comortheExtronsoftwaredisk.
ObtainIPsettinginformationfromthenetworkadministratorfortheIPL.
ObtainmodelnamesandsetupinformationfordevicesthattheIPLwillcontrol.
Perform Physical Installation —seechapter2
Mounttheunittoarack,furniture,orprojectormount.
ConnecttheIPLtoanetwork(LAN)andtheotherdevices.
Connectpowercordsandturnontheaudio/video(A/V)devices(projectors,
monitors,speakers),controlproducts(suchasprojectorliftsandscreencontrols),
theIPL,aPC(forsetup)ortouchpanel(forcontrolafterconguration).
Congure the IPL
ConnectthePCtotheIPL250viaEthernetpatchorcrossovercable(see
chapter2)anduseTelnetorasimilarapplicationtoconguretheIPLfor
networkcommunication(page2-6).
ConnectanyTLPtouchpanelsthatwillbepartofthesystemtothesame
networkasthePCandIPL.Createauserinterfacelayoutforthetouchpanels
anduploadtheGUIcongurationtoeachtouchpanel.(SeetheGUI
Conguratorsoftwarehelplefordetails.)
ConguretheIPL250usingGlobalCongurator.(RefertotheGlobal
Configurator Helple.)
CreateanewGlobalConguratorproject.
SettheIPL’sIPaddress,subnetmask,andotherIPsettings.
Denetheunit’sGlobalViewerTreelocation.
AddtheIPLtotheproject.
Denee-mailsettingsandcontacts.
Addserial,IR,andEthernetdevicedrivers.
ConguretheIPL’sportsandassigndevicedriversasneeded.
Conguretouchpanelbuttons,ifapplicable,inGC.
Createadisplayshutdownschedule.
Createadisplaylamphoursnoticatione-mail.
Createadisplaydisconnectionnoticatione-mail.
Performcongurationsforspecialapplications,ifneeded.
SavetheGlobalConguratorproject/conguration.
Buildanduploadtheconguration.
Testthesystem.
2
Chapter Two
Setup
Front Panel Features
Rear Panel Connections and Features
Mounting
Configuring for Network Communication
Using Global Configurator
Using the GlobalViewer Interface and Testing
Setup
2-2
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Setup
Foryourconvenience,thereisaninstallationchecklistontheoutsidebackcover.
Front Panel Features
1
31
42
31
42
31
42
2
3
100
LINK
ACT
COM
IR INPUT
RELAY
TX RX
R
IPL 250
®
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
2–12"
(4–30 cm)
RS-232 (COM):
TX =
Transmitting Data
RX = Receiving Data
IR:
LED
Lights
When
IR port (1-4)
Transmits Data
Contact Input:
LED Lights When
Input Port is Closed
(tied to GND)
Relay:
LED Lights
When
Relay is
Activated
(tied to GND)
100 Mbps
Connection
Network is
Active
Data is Being
Sent/received.
IR Receiver:
IR Learning
Angle and
Distance
Power LED:
Lit When
Receiving
Power
Reset Button
(recessed):
See “Resetting
the Unit,” in the
IPL 250 Reference
Manual
2-3
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Setup
Rear Panel Connections and Features
Locations and functions
INPUT
LAN
POWER
12V
500mA
MAX
1234
COM 3 IR
3
SGSG
TX RX
4
RELAY
3
4
COM1
TX RX
RTS CTS
COM 2 IR
1
SGSG
TX RX
2
RELAY
1
2
MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N:
1 2 7
38 4 5 6
a
Power—ConnecttheDCpower
supplyhereaftermakingallother
connections.
b
Ethernet (LAN) port—Connect
theunittoanEthernetnetwork.
LAN port default protocol:
• IPL’s IP address:192.168.254.254
• Gateway’s IP address:0.0.0.0
• Subnet mask:255.255.0.0
• DHCP: off
• Link speed and duplex level:
autodetected
c
COM 1 serial port—Cableadevice
(suchasadisplay)heretocontrol
itusingRS-232communication.
Downloadedcontrolcommands
(fromdevicedrivers)canbesent
fromthisport.
d
COM 2 and COM 3 serial ports —
Connectadditionaldevicestothese
portstocontrolthemviaRS-232.
Protocolcanbechangedvia
softwareorSIScommand;speedcan
be set from 300to115200baud.
COM port (1-3) default protocol:
• 9600baud
• 1stopbit
• noparity
• noowcontrol
N
The 5-pole COM 1 port
supports both hardware
and software flow control.
The 3-pole COM 2 and
COM 3 ports support
software flow control.
e
IR ports (IR)—ConnectIREmitters
oranotherdevice'swiredIRcontrol
portheretosendIRsignals(with
orwithoutcarrierfrequencies)to
displayorsourcedevices.
f
Relay ports(Relay1,2,3,4)—
Connectequipmentherethatcan
becontrolledviamomentaryor
latchingcontact.Atotalof24V
at1Amustnotbeexceededfor
eachport.Eachrelayhastwosets
ofcontacts:bydefault,onepair
isclosed,theotherisopen.Both
contactscanbeusedatthesametime;
atotalofeightsetsofcontactscanbe
usedsimultaneously.Usesoftware
tochangethetimeoutperiod.
g
Contact input (Input) ports —
Connectanoptionalcontactclosure
devicehere.Pins1-4selectinputs
1-4onaconnectedswitcheror
projector;pin5isagroundpin.
h
MAC address—Thisistheunique
hardwareIDnumber.
Seepages2-4and2-5forwiringdiagrams.
Setup, cont’d
2-4
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Setup
Power
Connectthe
Extron12VDC,
1.0A(max.)
powersupply
to
a
asshown
here:
N
You must
use the supplied
Extron external 12 V,
1.0 A power supply.
Control
Ethernet/LAN (
b
)
RJ-45
Connector
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
Pins:
12345678
Straight-through Cable
(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)
End 1 End 2
Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color
1 white-orange 1 white-orange
2 orange 2 orange
3 white-green 3 white-green
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 green
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown
Crossover Cable
(for direct connection to a PC)
End 1 End 2
Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color
1 white-orange 1 white-green
2 orange 2 green
3 white-green 3 white-orange
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 orange
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown
Tie
Wrap
Ridges
Smooth
Wiring
C
Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
Attachcablesusingthefollowingwiringdiagramsasaguide.Fulldetailsare
availableintheIPL 250 Reference Manual.
Serial/RS-232 (
c
,
d
)
WiringforCOM3isthesameasfor
COM2.
COM1
TX RX
RTS CTS
COM 2
TX RX
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
Ground (GND)
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
Ground (GND)
Request to send (RTS)
Clear to send (CTS)
Strip wires
3/16”
(5 mm)
max.
Contact closure input (
g
)
INPUT
1234
IPL 250
Rear Panel
Switch,
Sensor
2
1
3
4
Heat Shrink
Over Shield
2-5
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Setup
Infrared (
e
, IR)
IR
1
SGSG
2
IPL 250
Rear Panel
To Projector, Panel Display,
or Source Device’s
WiredIR Remote Port
IR Output
Ground
( )
Relay ports (
f
)
Mounting
MounttheIPLandotherdevicesandattachcablesusingtheprecedingwiring
sectionasaguide.Optionalrackshelvesandanassortmentofmountingkits
(suchasbackoftherack,furniture,andprojectorpolemountkits)areavailable
forusewiththeIPL.RefertotheIPL 250 Reference Manualforpartnumbers
oftheseaccessories,andreadtheinstructionsthatcomewiththerackshelfor
mountingkitforinstallationprocedures.
Setup, cont’d
2-6
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Setup
Configuring for Network Communication
Tofunctiontogether,boththePCandtheIPL250mustbeconguredcorrectly.
ThePCmustbenetwork-capablewiththeproperprotocols,andtheIPLmustbe
setupsoitcanbeconnectedtoaLANorothernetwork.
WhenyoupowerontheIPLforthersttime,youhaveachoiceofseveralways
tosetuptheIPaddress:
• Use the Global Configurator software — refer to the Global Configurator Helple.
•Use the ARP (address resolution protocol) command — see the instructions in
thischapter.
•Use a Web browser — refer to the IPL 250 Reference Manual.
• Use SIS commands via Telnet — refer to the IPL 250 Reference Manual.
ThersttimeyouconnectaPCtoanIPLviaIP,youmayneedtotemporarily
changethePC’sIPsettingsinordertocommunicatewiththecontroller.That
process is described in the IPL 250 Reference Manual.Thenyoumustchange
thecontroller’sdefaultsettings(IPaddress,subnetmask,and[optional]
administratornameandpassword)inordertousetheunitonanintranet(LAN)
orontheInternet.AfteryouhavesetuptheIPL250fornetworkcommunication,
youcanresetthePCtoitsoriginalnetworkconguration.
N
Both the computer and the IPL must be connected to the same subnet on a
LAN (using a straight-through cable). Alternatively, you can use a crossover
Ethernet cable to connect the controller directly to the computer’s network
adapter card.
UseARPtoconguretheIPaddressasfollows:
1. ObtainavalidIPaddressfortheIPL250fromthenetworkadministrator.
2. ObtaintheIPL’sMACaddress(UID#)fromthelabelonitsrearpanel.The
MACaddressshouldhavethisformat:00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx.
3. IftheIPLhasneverbeenconguredandisstillsetforfactorydefaults,goto
step 4.Ifnot,performaMode4systemreset.Fordetailedinformationon
resetmodes,see“ResettingtheUnit”intheIPL 250 Reference Manual.
C
The IPL must be configured with the factory default IP address
(192.168.254.254) before the ARP command is executed, as described
below.
4. AtthePC,accesstheMS-DOScommandprompt,thenenterthearp –s
command.TypeinthedesirednewIPaddressfortheunitandtheunit’s
MACaddress.Forexample:
arp –s 10.13.197.7 00-05-A6-03-69-B0
N
The MAC address is listed on the rear panel.
Afterreceivingthearp -scommand,thecontrollerchangestothenew
addressandstartsrespondingtothepingrequests,asdescribedinstep5.
5. Executeapingcommandbyentering“ping”followedbyaspaceandthe
newIPaddressatthecommandprompt.Forexample:
ping 10.13.197.7
You mustpingtheIPL250inorderfortheIPaddresschangetotakeplace.The
responseshouldshowthenewIPaddress,asshowninthefollowinggure.
2-7
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Setup
YoucanreconnectusingeitherTelnetoraWebbrowsertoverifythatthe
updatewassuccessful.
6. AfterverifyingthattheIPaddresschangewassuccessful,enterandissuethe
“arp–d”commandattheDOSprompt.Forexample:
arp –d 10.13.197.7removes10.13.197.7fromtheARPtable
or
arp –d*removesallstaticIPaddressesfromtheARPtable.
Configuring the IPL 250 with Global Configurator
AfteryouinstalltheGlobalCongurator(GC)
softwareonthePCandhavedownload
devicedrivers,dothefollowing:
• createaGCprojectle
• conguretheIPL250andotherIPLdevices
• launchtheGlobalViewer
®
interface
• testthecongurationandthesystem
The Global Configurator Helpleincludes
anintroductiontothesoftware
("Introduction")andasection("Getting
Started")onhowtostartaGlobal
Conguratorproject.Italsofeaturesstep-by-
stepinstructionsonthebasictasksinvolved
inconguringanIPL250.
Anexampleofthetopicsavailableinthe
GChelpleisshownatright.Sections
recommendedforyourreadingareindicated
byboxesinthegureatright.
Ifyouhavequestionsduringinstallation
andsetup,youcancalltheExtronS3Sales&
TechnicalSupportHotline or the ExtronS3
ControlSystemsSupportHotline.
Setup, cont’d
2-8
Refer also to the IPL 250 Reference Manual at www.extron.com.
IPL 250 • Setup
Extron Warranty
Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during
the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials,
Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components,
to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating
condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of
purchase and description of malfunction to:
USA, Canada, South America,
and Central America:
Extron USA
1001 East Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805
U.S.A.
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
Extron Europe
Hanzeboulevard 10
3825 PH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
Asia:
Extron Asia
135 Joo Seng Road #04-01
PM Industrial Bldg.
Singapore 368363
Singapore
Japan:
Extron Japan
Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan
China:
Extron China
686 Ronghua Road
Songjiang District
Shanghai 201611
China
Middle East:
Extron Middle East
Dubai Airport Free Zone
F12, PO Box 293666
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper
handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-
Extron authorized modification to the product.
If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an
Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400
(Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This
will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you
assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the
serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to
contact in case there are any questions.
Extron 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.
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some
provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.
Warranty
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Headquarters
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Inside USA / Canada Only
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Back cover:
installation checklist
and contact
information
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
Preparation
Familiarize yourself with the IPL 250's features.
Download and install Extron Global Configurator software (version 3.0 or higher) and the
latest driver package. (See chapter 1, www.extron.com, and the Extron software disk.)

Obtain IP setting information from the network administrator for the IPL.

Obtain model names and setup information for devices that the IPL will control.
Perform Physical Installation — see chapter 2
Mount the unit to a rack, furniture, or projector mount.
Connect the IPL to a network (LAN) and the other devices.
Connect power cords and turn on the audio/video (A/V) devices (projectors, monitors,
speakers), control products (such as projector lifts and screen controls), the IPL,
a PC (for setup) or touchpanel (for control after configuration).
Configure the IPL
Connect the PC to the IPL 250 via Ethernet patch or crossover cable (see chapter 2) and use
Telnet or a similar application to configure the IPL for network communication (page 2-6).
Connect any TLP touchpanels that will be part of the system to the same network as
the PC and IPL. Create a user interface layout for the touchpanels and upload the GUI
configuration to each touchpanel. (See the GUI Configurator software help file for details.)
Configure the IPL 250 using Global Configurator. (See the Global Configurator Help file.)
Create a new Global Configurator project.
Set the IPL’s IP address, subnet mask, and other IP settings.
Define the unit’s GlobalViewer Tree location.
Add the IPL to the project.
Define e-mail settings and contacts.
Add serial, IR, and Ethernet device drivers.
Configure the IPL’s ports and assign device drivers as needed.
Configure touchpanel buttons, if applicable, in GC.
Create a display shutdown schedule.
Create a display lamp hours notification e-mail.
Create a display disconnection notification e-mail.
Perform configurations for special applications, if needed.
Save the Global Configurator project/configuration.
Build and upload the configuration.
Test the system.
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Extron IPL 250 User manual

IPL 250
Extron
Brand
Extron
Model
IPL 250
Type
User manual

Extron IPL 250 is a powerful IP Link Ethernet Control Processor that provides a comprehensive solution for A/V system control and monitoring. With its bidirectional serial ports, IR ports, relays, and contact closure inputs, the IPL 250 can seamlessly integrate and control various devices such as displays, switchers, source devices, screen controllers, lighting systems, and more.

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