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MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Setup Guide
The Extron MLC 104 IP Plus Series MediaLink
®
Controller integrates Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow users
to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and switchers. It includes an
embedded web server, serial ports, and configurable digital I/O ports for use in applications that require control and
monitoring of multiple devices within an AV system.
The MLC 104 IP Plus series of controllers are configured using the free Extron Global Configurator (GC) software. The
MLCs integrate seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer
®
Enterprise (GVE) software and the free GlobalViewer web-based AV
resource management softwarefor remote control applications. Global Configurator and other useful software applications
are available at www.extron.com.
A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the end of this guide. For additional information see the help files and the
MLC 104 IP Plus Series User Guide, available at www.extron.com.
Panels and Features
123
GROUND
+V OUT
CM
GROUND
IR OUT
GROUND
SCP
GROUND
Tx
Rx
DISPLAY
RS-232/IR
A B C D E
COMM LINK
AB
MLS
RS-232
POWER
12V
DIGITAL
I/O
IR IN
Tx
GROUND
Rx
+12V IN
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
LAN
P
RE
SS
TAB WIT
H
TWEEKER T
O
REM
O
V
E
LAN
CONFIG
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MLC 104 IP PLUS
ON
VCR
DVD
PC
OFF
1
2
3
4
RESET
RUN
100
IR
Right Side
Rear Panel
Left Side
Top Panel
Front
Panel
Display On and
Off Buttons
Volume Knob
and LEDs
IR Learning
Receiver
Config (RS-232
host control) Port
Input Selection
Buttons
LAN (IP) Port
Reset Button
(recessed)
Reset LED
Digital I/O Ports (3)
Power Input (12 VDC)
Control Module/IR/SCP
Port (COMM LINK)
Display or
Projector Control Port
MLS Switcher Port
Top Panel
Contents
MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Setup Guide 1
Panels and Features 1
Cabling and Features 2
Control — Projector or Display 2
Control — Control Modules,
SCP Control Panels (COMM Link Port) 2
Control — Digital Input or Output (I/O) 2
Control — MLS Switcher
(MLS RS-232 Port) 3
Power 3
Control — LAN (Ethernet) 3
Control — Serial (Cong) 4
About Global Congurator (GC) 4
What It Does 4
What To Set Up in GC 4
Conguration 5
Resources 5
Obtaining Control Drivers 5
Instructions, Information, and Assistance 5
Conguring for Network Communication 5
Network Conguration Options 5
Network Conguration Using ARP 5
Mounting 6
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation 6
2
MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
Cabling and Features
Attach cables using the following wiring diagrams as a guide. Full details are available in the MLC 104 IP Plus Series User Guide.
CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
Control — Projector or Display
+V OUT
CM
GROUND
IR OUT
GROUND
SCP
Tx
Rx
DISPLAY
RS-232/IR
A B C D E
COMM LINK
IR IN
LAN
LAN
+
V
OUT
C
M
G R OUND
SCP
A B C D E
ABCDE
CO
MM LINK
IR
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
Ground ( )
RS-232 IR
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Ground ( )
Bidirectional
Projector or
Display
RS-232 Port
Projector
or Display
IR Receiver
or
(+)
(-)
(+)
(-)
(-)
(+)
Two Single IR Emitters
Ground ( )
IR Output Signal
Unidirectional
IR
Infrared:
• TTL level (0 to 5 V)
• Up to 1 MHz
Select RS-232 protocol via
software or SIS command.
Signals are bidirectional, ±5 V.
RS-232 default protocol:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits • 1 stop bit
• no parity • no flow control
NOTE: Each projector or display may
require different wiring. See the
manual that came with the projector
or display, or the Extron device driver
communication sheet for details.
Projector RS-232 / IR Port(s)
Right
Side
Panel
Control — Control Modules,
SCP Control Panels (COMM Link Port)
MLC
Right Side
Panel
123
GROUND
+V OUT
CM
GROUND
IR OUT
GROUND
SCP
Tx
Rx
DISPLAY
RS-232/IR
A B C D E
COMM LINK
DIGITAL
I/O
IR IN
PRESS TA
TWEEKER T
O
LAN
P
RE
SS
T
A
TWEEKER T
O
L
A
N
1
2
3
G R O UND
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
I/O
G
R
OU
ND
IR
OUT
T
x
x
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
R
S
-232
/
I
R
E
D
C
B
A
SCP communication (IR)
Ground ( )
IRCM, ACM, RCM
+12 VDC
C
B
A
Ground ( )
IRCM/ACM/RCM
+12 VDC
DVD & VCR CONTROL
PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP
TUNER
Tx
PREV/REW
ENTER
TITLE MENU
TV/VCR
DVD VCR
IRCM-DV+
SCP 104
DISPLAY
VOLUME
SCP 104
ON
OFF
1
2
3
4
VIDEO
AUX
VIDEO
PC
IMAGE
MUTE
CM/IR/SCP Port
• SCPs: Two maximum per system
• Control modules: four maximum (four module addresses)
• To tal distance from port to last device: 200 feet (61 m) maximum
Control — Digital Input or Output (I/O)
RIght Side Panel
123
GROUND
+V OUT
CM
GROUND
IR OUT
GROUND
SCP
GROUND
Tx
Rx
DISPLAY
RS-232/IR
A B C D E
COMM LINK
AB
MLS
RS-232
POWER
12V
DIGITAL
I/O
IR IN
Tx
GROUND
Rx
+12V IN
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
LAN
SS
TAB WIT
H
E
R T
O
REM
O
V
E
PR
E
TWEE
K
LAN
G
R
O
UN
D
A B
MLS
MLS
R
S-232
POWER
POWER
12
V
T
x
G
R
OU
N
D
x
12
+
V
OUT
C
M
G
R
OU
N
D
I
R
OUT
G
R
OU
ND
SCP
T
x
x
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
RS-232/I
R
A B C D E
ABCDE
C
OMM LINK
Ground ( )
Digital I/O
Switch,
Sensor,
Relay
Digital I/O Ports
These three ports can be used as digital input or output, with or without +5 VDC pull-up.
Once configured, the digital input or output can monitor or trigger events and functions
(toggle relays, issue commands, send e-mail).
3
Control — MLS Switcher
(MLS RS-232 Port)
123
GROUND
+V OUT
CM
GROUND
SCP
GROUND
A B C D E
COMM LINK
AB
MLS
RS-232
POWER
12V
DIGITAL
I/O
IR IN
Tx
GROUND
Rx
+12V IN
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
LAN
PRE
SS
TAB WIT
H
TWEEKER T
O
REM
O
V
E
L
A
N
G R O UND
POWER
POWER
12
V
12
1
2
3
G
R O UND
+
V
OU
T
CM
G
R
OU
ND
SC
P
A B C D E
ABCDE
CO
MM LINK
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
I/O
Ground ( )
Transmit (Tx)
B
Receive (Rx)
A
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
B
A
MLC/IR
ABC
Rear Panel
MLC/IR port
on MLS Switcher
Heat Shrink
Over Ground
or Drain Wires
Select RS-232 protocol via software or SIS
command. Signals are bidirectional, ±5 V.
RS-232 default protocol:
• 9600 baud • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit
• no parity • no flow control
NOTES:
• You must connect a ground wire
between the MLC and MLS.
• If you use cable that has a drain wire,
tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.
MLS Switcher RS-232 Port
MLC
Right
Side
Panel
Power
123
GROUND
SCP
GROUND
D E
LINK
AB
MLS
RS-232
POWER
12V
DIGITAL
I/O
IR IN
Tx
GROUND
Rx
+12V IN
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
LAN
PRE
SS
TAB WIT
H
TWEEKER T
O
REM
O
VE
LAN
1
2 3
G
R
O
UND
SCP
D E
DE
LINK
A
B
MLS
MLS
RS
-232
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
I/O
T
x
G
R
O
UN
D
x
Ground ( )
Ground
(ridged)
12 VDC
(smooth)
+12 VDC Input
Ground all devices.
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A max.)
3/16"
(5 mm)
Max.
Power Input
• Connect to 12 VDC, 1 A power supply.
• Check the polarity of the power supply
wires before connecting it to the MLC.
• Front panel buttons light when the
MLC receives power.
Right
Side
Panel
Control — LAN (Ethernet)
MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N:
Right Panel
123
GROUND
+V OUT
CM
GROUND
IR OUT
GROUND
SCP
GROUND
Tx
Rx
DISPLAY
RS-232/IR
A B C D E
COMM LINK
AB
MLS
RS-232
POWER
12V
DIGITAL
I/O
IR IN
Tx
GROUND
Rx
+12V IN
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
LAN
PRE
SS
TAB WIT
H
TWEEKER T
O
REM
O
V
E
1
2
3
G
R
O
UND
+
V
OUT
C
M
G
R
OU
ND
I
R
OUT
G
R
OU
ND
SCP
G
R
O
UN
D
Tx
Rx
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
R
S
-232
/
I
R
A B C D E
ABCDE
CO
MM LINK
A
B
MLS
MLS
RS
-232
POWER
POWER
12
V
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
I/O
IR
IN
Tx
G R OUND
Rx
+ 12V IN
RJ-45
Connector
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
Pins:
12345678
Link LED: Lights to indicate
a network connection.
Activity LED:
Blinks to indicate data
is being sent or received.
Ethernet (LAN)
Connect to an Ethernet network with a
straight through cable. This port must be
configured.
Default protocol:
• MLC IP address: 192.168.254.254
• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0
• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
• DHCP: off
• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected
MA
C Address
(on top
, and
on front panel
)
PC
TCP/IP
Network
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
NOTE:
You must use this LAN port
to set up the MLC and
upload GC configuration
files and firmware. All
configuration can be
performed via this port.
Both ends use the TIA/EIA T568A wiring standard. Wire end 1 following the TIA/EIA T568A wiring standard,
wire end 2 with the T568B wiring standard.
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MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
Control — Serial (Cong)
CONFIG
DI
S
PLA
Y
VO
LUME
M
L
C
104 IP PLU
S
ON
VC
R
DVD
PC
O
F
F
1
2
3
4
6 feet
(1.8 m)
Part #70-335-01
5
1
9
6
Sleeve (Gnd)
Ring
Tip
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip
Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring
Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve
MLC104 IP Plus Front Panel
To/From the
RS-232 Port
on a PC
This port supports bidirectional RS-232 (-5 - +5 VDC)
communication.
Protocol:
• 38400 baud • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit
• no parity • no flow control
Config Serial (RS-232) Port
Front panel Config port:
• RS-232 only (Tx, Rx, ground)
NOTES:
• Use the front panel Config port only for sending basic SIS
commands (such as those for IP setup and troubleshooting)
and checking unit information and responses.
• You must use the LAN port (not the Config port) to set up
the MLC and upload GC configuration files or firmware.
About Global Congurator (GC)
What It Does
Global Configurator is the software tool for setting up an MLC and the system it controls.
Global Configurator:
z Loads device drivers and uses commands from them for controlling other products
z Creates a single configuration file containing all the settings for the MLC and the products it interacts with in the AV system
z Generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer that is uploaded to the MLC (a GlobalViewer host device)
along with the completed configuration and can be accessed as a web page
By using GlobalViewer, users can manage, monitor, and control Extron and third-party equipment such as projectors,
displays, computer monitors, Blu-ray
™
players, and DVD players.
What To Set Up in GC
Use GC software to create a configuration that tells the MLC how its ports will function; how to control other products;
what to monitor; when to do things; and whom to notify, how, when, and under what circumstances.
5
Conguration
1. Download and install the latest versions of the following:
z Global Configurator software — for setting up the MLC and creating a single system configuration file
z Device driver package — for use with GC, to make control of other devices possible
All are avail able from www.extron.com or on the included Extron Software Products Disc.
2. Obtain IP address and subnet mask information for the MLC from the network administrator.
3. Cable devices to the MLC (see”Cabling and Features” in this guide), then power on all the devices.
4. Connect the MLC to a network, power it on, and use ARP (see “Network Configuration Using ARP“ below) to set the
IP address for the unit.
5. Using Global Configurator, create a project, configure the MLC and other IP Link devices, and upload the configuration
to the MLC.
6. Launch the GlobalViewer interface and test the configuration and the system.
NOTE: Additional information and step-by-step instructions on configuration tasks are available in the Global Configurator
Help file. The Global Configurator Help file includes an introduction to the software and how to start a GC project.
Resources
Obtaining Control Drivers
Extron provides an extensive selection of device drivers in the driver
package available on the Extron website. If the system requires a control
driver that is not part of the driver package, you have additional options:
z Request a new serial (RS-232) driver from Extron.
z Create your own custom IR device driver using Extron IR Learner
software. Follow the directions in the IR Learner Help file to create a
driver by using the remote control for that device and the IR receiver
port on the front panel of the MLC.
Instructions, Information, and
Assistance
For additional information see the help
files and the MLC 104 IP Plus Series User
Guide, available at www.extron.com.
If you have questions during installation
and setup, call the Extron S3 Sales &
Technical Support Hotline or the Extron
S3 Control Systems Support Hotline.
Conguring for Network Communication
Network Conguration Options
When you power on the MLC for the first time, you have a choice of several ways to set up the IP address:
z Use the ARP (address resolution protocol) command — See the instructions below.
z Use a Web browser — See the MLC 104 IP Plus Series User Guide.
z Use the Global Configurator software — See the Global Configurator Help file.
z Use SIS commands via Telnet — See the MLC 104 IP Plus Series User Guide.
Network Conguration Using ARP
Use ARP to configure the IP address as follows:
1. Obtain a valid IP address for the MLC from the network administrator.
2. Obtain the MAC address of the MLC from the label on its rear panel. The MAC address should have this format:
00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx.
3. Connect the PC and the MLC to the same subnetwork.
4. At the PC, access the command prompt, then enter
the arp –s command. Type in the desired new
IP address for the unit and the MAC address of the
unit (listed on the rear panel of the MLC). For
example:
arp –s 10.13.197.7 00-05-A6-03-69-B0
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
The response should show the new IP address, as
shown in the figure at right.
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MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Setup Guide (Continued)
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If you have questions during installation and setup, you can call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline or the
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Mounting
Attach cables using the preceding pages
as a guide, then securely mount the
MLC and other devices into the wall
or furniture. Optional mounting kits
(see part numbers at right) are
available for use with the MLC. Read
the instructions and UL guidelines
that come with the any mounting kit
for installation procedures.
Optional mounting kits Part number
SMB 102 Two-gang Surface Mount Box (black) 60-640-02
SMB 104 Four-gang Surface Mount Box (black) 60-642-02
MLM 104 6GWP Six-Gang Wall Mounting Kit (black) 70-355-02
MLM 104 L Replacement Lectern Mounting Kit (black, white) 70-357-02, -03
MLM 104 LAAP Replacement Lectern Mounting Kit with AAP
opening (black )
70-358-02
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
Get Ready
Familiarize yourself with the features of the MLC 104 IP Plus.
Download and install the latest version of the Extron Global Configurator (GC) software and the latest driver
package (avail able from www.extron.com or on the Extron Software Products Disc.)
Obtain IP setting information for the MLC from the network administrator.
Obtain model names and setup information for devices the MLC will control.
Perform Physical Installation
Mount the unit.
Cable devices to ports on the MLC.
Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the following order: output devices (projectors, monitors,
speakers), the MLC, a PC (for setup), SCP panel (if desired), then all input devices (such as DVD players).
Congure the MLC
Connect the PC and the MLC to the same Ethernet subnetwork and use ARP via Telnet, Extron DataViewer, or a
similar application to configure the MLC for network communication.
Create a new GC project and configure the MLC. See the Global Configurator Help file.
Test the system.
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