Extron IPCP Pro 255Q xi User manual

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series

IP Link Pro xi Control Processors

IPCP Pro

Q xi and

IPCP Pro xi

Series User

Guide

68-3496-01 Rev. D

08 23

User Guide

IP Link® Pro xi Products

Important Information

Safety Instructions

Copyright and Trademark Notices Copyright

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

The following registered trademarks (®), registered service marks (SM), and trademarks (™) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron (see the current list

of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):

Registered Trademarks (®)

Extron, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, eLink, Flat Field, FlexOS, Glitch Free, GlobalConﬁgurator,

GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink, MediaPort, NAV,

NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, ShareLink, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, StudioStation,

System



Integrator, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XPA, XTP, XTPSystems, and ZipClip

Registered Service Mark(SM) : S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks (™)

AAP, AFL (Accu-RATE Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AVEdge, CableCover, CDRS (ClassD Ripple Suppression), Codec

Connect, DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), DriverConﬁgurator, DSPConﬁgurator, DSVP (Digital Sync

Validation Processing), EQIP, Everlast, FastBite, Flex55, FOX, FOXBOX, IPIntercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, Opti-Torque, PendantConnect,

ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Room Agent, Scope-Trigger, SIS, SimpleInstructionSet, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action

Switching, True4K, True8K, Vector™ 4K, WebShare, XTRA, and ZipCaddy

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances,

EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

Battery Notice

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the

battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the

Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile.

Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

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.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital

letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font

shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and ﬁeld names are

written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New.

Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product speciﬁcations are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at https://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Contents vii

Contents Contents

Mounting an IPCP DIN Rail Unit to a

DIN Rail ....................................................... 20

Mounting the IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi

Into a Matrix Switcher .................................. 21

Ports, Addressing, and Connections ................. 21

Rear Panels — Rack Mount Models

Without AV LAN ........................................... 22

Rear Panels — Rack Mount Models

With AV LAN ................................................ 23

Front Panel — DIN Rail Model ...................... 24

Rear Panel — IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi .... 25

Power Connections ...................................... 25

Bidirectional Control and Communication

Connections and Features ........................... 30

Unidirectional Control and

Communication Connections ....................... 36

Additional Control Ports ................................ 38

Resetting the Unit ............................................. 52

Software-Based

Conﬁguration and Control .........................55

Conﬁguration and Control: An Overview ........... 55

Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section

and Other Resources ...................................... 56

Downloading the Software and

Getting Started ................................................ 57

Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver

Files on the Extron Website .......................... 57

Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 58

Things to Do After Installing GC and

Before Starting a Project .............................. 59

Using GC: Helpful Tips ................................. 59

Troubleshooting ................................................ 60

Power Connections ...................................... 60

Data Connections ......................................... 61

Device Control Connections and

Conﬁguration ............................................... 61

eBUS Connections and Conﬁguration ........... 62

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ProxiSeries .............................. 2

Features ......................................................... 3

Feature Summary Table .................................. 5

Application Diagrams .......................................... 6

Device Control .................................................... 8

About Global Conﬁgurator (with

GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes) ............... 8

About Global Scripter ......................................... 8

About Additional Software Used to Deploy

Conﬁgurations from LAN to Products on an

AVLAN.............................................................. 9

PC System Requirements ................................... 9

Hardware Features and Installation ......... 10

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With

Installation ....................................................... 10

Get Ready .................................................... 10

Mount and Cable All Devices ........................ 11

Set Up the Control Processor,

Touchpanels, and Network Button

Panels for Network Communication ............. 11

Conﬁgure or Program the Control

Processor, Touchpanels, and Network

Button Panels .............................................. 12

Test and Troubleshoot................................... 13

Network Communication Setup ........................ 13

Front Panel Features ......................................... 14

IPCP Pro PCS1 xi-Speciﬁc Front Panel

Features ...................................................... 17

IR Learning Receiver ..................................... 18

Reset Features ............................................. 18

Mounting the IPCPProxiSeries ....................... 18

Mounting Options ......................................... 18

UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 19

Rear Panel Features of the DIN Rail Model .... 20

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Contents viii

Reference Information ...............................63

Network Port Requirements and Licensed

Third-Party Software ........................................ 63

File Types: a Key to Extron-speciﬁc File Names ... 63

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certiﬁcates ........... 64

IEEE 802.1X Certiﬁcates ................................... 65

Certiﬁcate File Requirements......................... 65

Private Key File Requirements ....................... 66

SNMP .............................................................. 66

Unmounting a DIN Rail Unit .............................. 67

Firmware Updates .......................................68

Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 68

Using Toolbelt Software ................................ 68

Using a Browser ........................................... 68

Updating the Firmware ..................................... 69

Locating and Downloading the Firmware ...... 69

Installing Firmware ........................................ 69

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 1

Introduction

This section covers the following basic information you should know about this guide and

the product before installation:

• Before You Begin

• About the IPCPProxi Series

• Application Diagrams

• Device Control

• About Global Configurator (with GCProfessional and GC Plus Modes)

• About Global Scripter

• PC System Requirements

Before You Begin

What This Guide Covers

This user guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an Extron

IPCPProQxi and xi Series IP Link Pro Control Processor. This guide provides detailed

information and recommends best practices for cabling the control processor. It provides a

brief overview of the conﬁguration process, and reference information.

Conﬁgure the control processor using Extron Global Conﬁgurator software running in

GlobalConﬁgurator Professional (GCProfessional) or Global Conﬁgurator Plus (GCPlus)

mode, or program it using Global Scripter or ControlScript programming software. This

guide does not contain instructions on detailed software-related setup steps or details of

conﬁguration within the software: those are covered in the Global Conﬁgurator Help File,

the Global Scripter Help File, and help ﬁles for related programs. The software help ﬁles

describe how to use each program to download drivers, add AV devices to a conﬁguration,

conﬁgure basic functions, and set up schedules, macros, e-mail alerts, touchpanel button

conﬁgurations, and the like.

Conventions Used in This Guide

• Throughout this guide these products are also referred to as the “IPCP,”

“IPCPProQxi,” “IPCPProxi,” or “control processor.” The xi models feature LAN ports,

Qxi models feature both LAN and AV LAN ports.

• Global Configurator software is referred to as “GC,” which can be run in Global

Configurator Professional mode (“GCProfessional”) or Global Configurator Plus mode

(“GCPlus”).

• Global Scripter is sometimes referred to as “GS.”

• The GlobalViewer Enterprise application is sometimes referred to as “GVE.”

• Unless otherwise noted, in images of software or web pages, circled numbers

correspond to the like-numbered procedural steps.

Important Information You Need Before Installation

The order and types of setup tasks for the IPCPProxi Series control processors and

TouchLinkPro touchpanels are important. Pay close attention to them. Follow the setup

checklist in the Hardware Features and Installation section starting on page10.

Rev. D:

Added “or

ControlScript

programming

software”.

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 2

About the IPCPProxiSeries

The IPCPProxiSeries Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to

allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display

devices, switchers, source devices, and various other items such as lights, a projector

lift, or a screen motor. They can be used in a distributed control system environment

or as stand-alone control processors. Some models (such as the IPCPPro550xi and

IPCPPro555Qxi) can also power devices that accept 12VDC.

This series of control processors offers increased deployment speed, improved runtime

performance, support for the Extron ControlScript sandbox, and increased memory to

accommodate more complex projects.

Figure 1. IPCPPro250xi (Left), IPCPPro350xi (Center), IPCPPro550xi (Right)

IPCPProxi Control Processors with AV LAN provide a secure network dedicated for the

connection and isolation of AV devices.

Figure 2. Models with Dedicated AV LAN Ports:

IPCPPro355DRQxi (Left), IPCPPro555Qxi (Right)

The IPCPProPCS1xi provides a controlled AC power output which can be monitored and

controlled, along with a circuit breaker that provides overcurrent protection to the connected

device.

Figure 3. IPCPProPCS1xi

CAUTION: This product is intended for indoor

use only.

ATTENTION : Ce produit est exclusivement

adapté à un usage intérieur.

NOTE: The IPCPProPCS1xi is intended to be

used with Extron Electronics products only.

The IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi control card is an optional, ﬁeld-swappable controller card

for Extron FOX3 40x, 80x, 160x, 320x, 560x, and 840x Series matrix switchers

LAN

RS-232

Tx Rx G

AV LAN

RESET

CONFIG

RESET

FOX3 MATRIX CONTROL

IPCP PRO Q xi CONTROL

REMOTE

Figure 4. IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi Control Card

1

2

3

• The IPCPProPCS1 is intended to be used with Extron Electronics products only.

• L’IPCPProPCS1 doit être utilisé exclusivement avec des produits Extron Electronics.

Rev. C: Added

FOX3 matrix IPCP

Pro Q xi card.

4

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 3

An IPCPProxiSeries control processor is the centerpiece of a control system that

features Extron TouchLinkPro Touchpanels, Extron NBP Network Button Panels,

and IPLEXP expansion interfaces. Most models (except the IPCPProS1xi and the

IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi control card) also support Extron eBUS button panels connected

to the eBUS port on the control processor. The IPCP supports multiple TouchLinkPro

touchpanels over a standard Ethernet network. The touchpanels provide a convenient

interface for controlling the IPCP, which, in turn, controls the other system components.

Another option is to use a third-party device such as a touchpanel or tablet in conjunction

with Extron LinkLicense.

NOTE: GUI Designer software is used to design the user interface layout of any Extron

TouchLinkPro touchpanel or third-party touch interface that is used with the IPCP.

Use the Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the IPCPProxi control processor

and other Extron control products. Conﬁgure the control processor using GCProfessional or

GC Plus, or program it using Global Scripter or ControlScript Deployment Utility.. Once you

have set up how you want it to work (set up IP addresses and functions, assigned drivers

to ports, conﬁgured relays and digital input or output), that information is saved to a project

conﬁguration ﬁle that is built and uploaded into the IPCP and to any optional TouchLinkPro

touchpanels.

The IPCPProxiSeries integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise software

and Extron Control for Web, iOS, and Android for remote control applications.

Features

General features

Faster microprocessors and expanded memory — These models offer increased

project upload speeds, faster runtime performance, and the ability to create more

sophisticated projects than previous generations of control processors.

• IPCPProxi models — 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of flash memory

• IPCPProQxi models (models with AV LAN ports) — 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of flash

memory, quad-core processor

Flexible options for device control — The IPCP offers RS-232 and infrared (IR) control,

TCP/Ethernet control and monitoring, relays, and either digital I/O (digital input or digital

output) or ﬂex I/O (analog input, digital input, or digital output) controls.

• Any IPCPProxi control processor with an IR receiver port can learn IR signals from

remote controls to communicate with sources such as DVD or Blue-Ray players. Users

can create their own IR device drivers or go to the Extron website (www.extron.com)

to obtain drivers.

• All models except the IPCPProS1xi and the IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi card include

an Extron eBUS port, which allows a variety of eBUS devices (such as button panels)

and accessories (including power and signal hubs) to be connected to a single control

processor. eBUS button panels are automatically recognized by the control processor

and can be added or removed at any time.

• Some models also offer contact input ports, independently switched 12VDC power

output, or a port for volume control of an Extron audio amplifier.

• The IPCPProPCS1xi includes one switched AC power output port for power control

of a connected device.

Several mounting options

• The IPCPPro355DRQ xi can be mounted to a standard 35mm × 7.5mm DIN rail.

• The IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi card mounts within a FOX3 matrix switcher.

• All other models are housed in a standard 1U high enclosure which is easily rack

mounted or can be installed in or under furniture with an optional mounting kit.

Rev. B: Added text

about NBPs, IPL

EXPs, and the

IPCP Pro S1 xi.

Rev. C: mentioned

the FOX3 matrix

card.

Rev. D:

Added “or

ControlScript

Deployment

Utility”.

Insert this text once the embedded models are shipping:

• The IPCPProxi embedded control processors are

embedded into a variety of other Extron products such as

matrix switchers and scalers, which can be rack mounted.

Rev. C: Added the

FOX3 (Hanoi) card.

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 4

Universal power system compatibility

• The IPCPPro360Q xi, IPCPPro550xi, and IPCPPro555Q xi include an internal

power supply that accepts 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input.

• Other models include a 12VDC external power supply that accepts 100-240 VAC,

50-60 Hz input.

• Some models offer Power over Ethernet + (PoE+) output on the LAN or AVLAN ports.

• The IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi card is powered directly by a FOX3 matrix switcher.

Network and configuration features

• Global compatibility — The IPCP uses industry standard Ethernet communication

protocols, including DHCP, DNS, HTTP (redirect), HTTPS, ICMP, IEEE 802.1X, NTP,

SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.

• Network switch — The IPCPPro350xi and IPCPPro360Qxi include an

unmanaged threeport switch that supports 10Base-T up to gigabit (1000Base-T)

Ethernet communication. Connect any one of these ports to the network for

communication with the IPCP. Connect the other two ports to devices such as

TouchLink Pro touchpanels and network-controlled AV devices.

• Support for a separate, dedicated AV network (AV LAN) — Some models

(IPCPPro255Qxi, IPCPPro355DRQxi, IPCPPro360Qxi, IPCPPro555Qxi) feature

two network interfaces. The interface at the LAN port connects to the corporate

network. The AV LAN network interface is for dedicated control of AV devices so you

can separate AV traffic from your primary corporate network.

• Multi-level password protection — This allows security to be set based on user roles.

• Embedded web pages — The IPCP embedded web pages include online

diagnostics and monitoring of basic features.

• If the unit is configured to work with Extron Control, you can access the virtual user

interfaces from a link in the embedded web page.

• The AC power output port of the IPCPProPCS1xi can also be managed (turned

on or off) via its embedded web page.

• Remote equipment management — The IP Link Pro connection allows you

to remotely manage, monitor, and control several Ethernet-enabled products such

as projectors, cameras, video conferencing equipment, switchers, and other AV

equipment. The IPCP provides support for the following:

• TCP, UDP, and HTTP connections

• Password protection using secure communication

• Up to 32 (GCProfessional) or 8 (GCPlus) Ethernet devices at a time depending on

the configuration mode

• Connection via IP address or host name

• System asset management — The configured system and control processor allow

you to control, monitor, and schedule various functions of devices in the system.

• E-mail notification — The IPCP can be set up to send e-mail notifications, such as a

notice that a projector has been disconnected or the projector lamp has been used for

a designated number of hours.

• Additional security features — Each control processor can use the included Secure

Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate or a user-supplied, customized security certificate (see

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates on page64. IEEE 802.1X Authentication

is also supported in our devices once enabled. For details see IEEE 802.1X Certificates

on page65. These control processors also comply with NIAP security standards.

• Support for the Extron ControlScript sandbox environment.

Rev. C: Added the

FOX3 (Hanoi) card.

Add once embedded models are shiping:

• , IPCPProxi embedded control processors,

Add once embedded models are shiping:

• , AV LAN embedded models

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 5

Feature Summary Table

The following table provides a summary of models and major features.

Model

Features

Ports

Mounting

Power

Supply

Switched

12VDC Out

Switched

AC Out

3-pole COM

5-pole COM

IR/Serial

Relay

Flex I/O

Digital I/O

eBUS

Volume

Control

LAN

AVLAN

USB C

PoE+

IR Learning

IPCPPro S1xi Rack External — — — 1 — — — —

—

— 1 — ———

IPCPPro250xi Rack External — — 1 1 1 2 — 4 1 1 1 — ——



IPCPPro255Qxi Rack External — — 1 1 1 2 — 4 1 1 1 1 ——



IPCPProPCS1xi Rack Internal — 1 1 — 1 — — 3 1 — 1 — —— —

IPCPPro350 xi Rack External — — 2 1 2 4 — 4 1 — 3 — ——



IPCPPro355DRQxi DIN

rail

External — — 2 1 2 4 — 4 1 — 1 1 ——



IPCPPro360Qxi Rack Internal — — 2 1 2 4 — 4 1 — 1 3 —2

AVLAN

ports



IPCPPro550xi Rack Internal 4 — 6 2 8 8 4 — 1 — 1 — ——



IPCPPro555Qxi Rack Internal 4 — 6 2 8 8 4 — 1 — 1 1 ——



IPCPPro

FOX3MatrixQxi

Control Card*

Matrix

switcher

Matrix

switcher

— — — — — — — —

—

— 1 1 1 — —

*The IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi card is mounted within and powered by the matrix switcher. Its USBC port is

reserved for future use. It also includes a Remote RS-232 connector that is dedicated to control of the FOX3 matrix

switcher and is not controlled by the IPCP.

Add parts of the following content to the table once the embedded models are shipping:

Model

Features

Ports

Mounting

Power

Supply

Switched

12VDC Out

Switched

AC Out

3-pole COM

5-pole COM

IR/Serial

Relay

Flex I/O

Digital I/O

eBUS

Volume

Control

LAN

AVLAN

PoE+

IR Learning

IPCPPro350 xi Rack External — — 2 1 2 4 — 4 1 — 3 — —



Embedded models

without AV LAN

ports

* * — — 2 1 2 4 — 4 1 — 3 — — —

Embedded models

with

AV LAN ports

* * — — 2 1 2 4 — 4 1 — 1 3 Some

models

have 0,

some have

PoE+ on

2 AVLAN

ports

—

IPCPPro355DRQxi DIN

rail

External — — 2 1 2 4 — 4 1 — 1 1 —



*This model is embedded within another product, which provides power to the IPCP.

Rev. C: Added the

FOX3 (Hanoi) card.

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 6

Application Diagrams

The following ﬁgures show examples of types of devices that can be connected to some of

the ports on the IPCPProxiSeries control processors.

100-240V ~ 1.3 A MAX

1

2

CONFIGURABLE

HDMI HDMI

5

6

78

1C

RS-232 IR

Tx Rx Tx RxG

Tx Rx Tx RxG Tx Rx Tx RxG

HDMI

1A

1B

3

4

INPUTS OUTPUTS

Tx Rx

RS-232

G

LAN

RESET

AUDIO INPUTS OUTPUTS

REMOTE

LL1RR

L2 R

3

L4R

L5R

+48V

12

LR

VARIABLE

IN1608 xi MA 70

2

MIC/LINE

L6R

SIG LINK

DTP IN

SIG LINK

DTP IN

SIG LINK

DTP OUT

50/60 Hz

RS-232 IR

OVER DTP

DTP

HDBT

AMPLIFIED OUTPUT

70V - 100W

CLASS 2 WIRING

AUDIO

INPUTS OVER DTP

RS-232 IR

Tx Rx Tx RxG

POWER

12V

0.7A MAX

SIG LINK

DTP OUT

LAN

eBUS

FLEX I/ORELAYSIR/SERIALCOM12 VDC

TxRx GTxRxG Tx Rx GTxRxG SGSG SGSG

SGSG SGSG

RTSCTS

IPCP PRO 550 xi

TxRx GTxRxG Tx Rx GTxRxG

RTSCTS

1.2A MAX

SWITCHED 12 VDC

40W MAX TOTAL

3 4

1 1 2 3 7

8

4 5 6

2 1 2

5 6

3 4

7 8

1 2

5 6

3 4

783214G

+V +S -S G

PWR OUT = 12W

100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

S/N: ####### E######

00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

PUSH PUSH

POWER GUIDE MENU RES480 480p 720p 1080i1080p DIRECTV HD

SELECT

DIRECTV

1

INPUTS

AUDIO

Tx Rx GTxRx

RS-232 IR

OVER DTP

RS-232

ComponentHDMIHDMI

HDMI

HDMI HDMI

Audi

o

AudioAudio

Audio

Blu-ray Player

TunerMedia Player

PC

Laptop

Flat Panel Display Flat Panel Display

Microphones

CATx Cable

up to 230' (70 m)

Ext

ron

DTP

HDMI 230 D Tx

T

ransmitter

Extron

DTP HDMI 230 Tx

TransmitterExtron

IN1608 xi MA 70

Scaling

Presentation

Switcher

Extron FF 220T

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IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 7

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the image and name of the device that contains the embedded processor.

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IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 8

Device Control

The IPCP must be conﬁgured in one of the following ways before it can send commands to

a projector, display, or other device:

• An IR, RS-232, or Ethernet driver file can be downloaded from the Extron website

(www.extron.com/download/index.aspx). The driver is saved to a folder and

commands from the driver are incorporated into the GC configuration file for the control

processor and any touchpanels that will work with it. The configuration file is built and

uploaded to the IPCP via GC.

• If a driver is not already available, RS-232 or Ethernet command strings can be

entered directly from a host computer using GlobalConfigurator. These can then be

incorporated into controls within the GC project.

• IR commands can be entered directly from an IR remote control through IR learning via

IRLearnerPro to create a driver that the unit can use. IR learning is seldom needed,

but it is convenient for adding new or updated commands in the field in the rare cases

when a driver is not already available from Extron.

See the Global Conﬁgurator Help File (which comes with the software) for details on setting

up the IPCP and for downloading, programming, or learning device control commands.

About Global Configurator (with GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes)

Global Conﬁgurator:

• Loads device drivers for monitoring the status of and controlling devices within the AV

system.

• Uploads GUIDesigner interface layouts to touchpanels and third-party touch interfaces.

• Creates the configuration containing all the settings for the control processor and the

products with which it interacts in the AV system.

• Uploads the configuration to the control processor.

To obtain Extron control product software, you must have an Extron Insider account and

contact an Extron support representative. Extron provides training to our customers on how

to use the software. Access to the features of Global Conﬁgurator Professional is available

to users who successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certiﬁcation.

About Global Scripter

For those who prefer to program control systems rather than conﬁgure them, Extron offers

GlobalScripter (and the ControlScript Deployment Utility) as an alternative to Global

Conﬁgurator. Global Scripter is an integrated programming development environment

for Extron IPLinkPro, TouchLinkPro, and eBUS products. It uses the object-oriented

Python programming language and a custom Python library called ControlScript. Global

Scripter includes the ControlScript API as well as all of the tools for developing control

system programs, such as ﬁle management, code editing, debugging and diagnostic

tools. More information is available at https://www.extron.com/technology/landing/

prograssmming/.

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Introduction 9

About Additional Software Used to Deploy Configurations from LAN to

Products on an AVLAN

Extron Product Conﬁguration Software (PCS), XTPConﬁgurator, and DSPConﬁgurator

provide the ability to conﬁgure devices connected to the AV LAN of an IPCPProxi control

processor.

PCS can do the following:

• Discover and display the supported IPCP devices

• Securely connect through the IPCP and display a list of devices connected to its

AVLAN

• Configure various devices found on the AVLAN

Each of these applications can perform additional functions that vary by software type, such

as performing ﬁrmware updates or conﬁguration restoration for connected products on the

AVLAN.

PC System Requirements

To ﬁnd the minimum hardware and software requirements for the PC you use to conﬁgure

the IPCPProxiSeries:

• 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 and GUI Designer). Minimum PC hardware and software system

requirements are listed in the description section. In some cases, minimum device

firmware version requirements are also listed there.

• If system requirements are not listed on the software package web page, contact an

Extron support representative.

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Hardware Features and Installation 10

Hardware Features

and Installation

This section covers the following material:

• Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation — A checklist of tasks to guide

you through installation

•

Network Communication Setup — A flowchart guide to network settings configuration

• Front Panel Features — Locations and some descriptions of items on the front panel

• Mounting the IPCPPro xi Series — Brief guidelines for mounting

• Ports, Addressing, and Connections — Locations, descriptions, and cabling notes

for rear panel features and corresponding front panel indications

• Resetting the Unit — Information about the available reset modes and how to reset

the IPCP

Pay careful attention to the order and types of setup tasks. Follow the setup checklist in this

guide or in the setup guide and keep it with you for reference throughout the installation and

conﬁguration process.

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation

Get Ready

• Familiarize yourself with the features of the control processor (see Front Panel

Features on page14 and Ports, Addressing, and Connections on page21)

and of any TouchLinkPro touchpanels or button panels that will be part of the system.

• Download and install the latest version of the following:

• Toolbelt software — for discovering the control processor and other control

products on the network, for managing core settings, and for upgrading firmware

when needed

• Global Configurator (GC) software — for configuring the control system

• Global Scripter software or the ControlScript Deployment Utility — for

programming the control processor (as an alternative to GC)

• PCS Product Configuration Software version 4.5 or higher — for setting the IP

address for any IPCPProQxi model with AV LAN ports if the ports are currently set

to the default IP addresses

• GUI Designer software — for designing layouts for Extron TouchLinkPro

touchpanels and third-party touch interfaces

• IPLinkPro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of other devices

possible

• IR Learner Pro software — for use with models that have IR receiver ports, to

create your own IR drivers using the remote control of an AV device, if drivers are

not already available from Extron

All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and

Driver Files on the Extron Website on page57).

Rev. D: Added

ControlScript

Deployment Utility and

replaced checkboxes

with bullets..

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Hardware Features and Installation 11

• Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You need the

following details for each IPLinkPro device:

• DHCP setting (on or off) • Gateway IP address

• Device (IPCPPro, TouchLinkPro, IPLPro) LAN IPaddress • Username

• AVLAN IPaddress (for models with AVLAN)

• Subnet mask

NOTE: If DHCP is on, you do not need the IP addresses and subnet mask.

• Passwords

• Write down the MAC address of each network interface on each IPLinkPro device to

be used.

•

Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPCP will control.

• Each control processor comes with a factory-installed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

security certificate. If you intend to install a different SSL certificate, contact your IT

department to obtain the certificate or for instructions on how to obtain one (see

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates on page64 for requirements and

guidelines regarding SSL certificates).

• For systems that use IEEE 802.1X security, obtain a PEM-encoded security certificate

and private key (see IEEE 802.1X Certificates on page65) from your IT department.

Mount and Cable All Devices

• Mount the IPCPPro355DRQ xi to a DIN rail, insert the IPCPProFOX3MatrixQxi card

into a FOX3 matrix switcher and fasten it to the chassis, or mount a rack-mountable unit

to a rack or furniture (see Mounting the IPCPPro xi Series on page18).

• Cable devices to the control processor (see Ports, Addressing, and Connections

starting on page21).

• Connect power cords and power on all the devices.

Set Up the Control Processor, Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels for

Network Communication

• For models without AVLAN ports: Connect the PC that you use for setup, the LAN

port of the control processor, and the touchpanels or network button panels to the

same Ethernet network. For control processor LAN connections, see LAN (Ethernet)

connectors and LEDs on page32.

• For models with AVLAN ports: Connect the PC that you use for setup, the control

processor, and the touchpanels or network button panels to the Ethernet network.

For control processor AVLAN connections, see AV LAN connectors and LEDs on

page32.

• Start Toolbelt and use it to set the IP address or addresses, subnet, gateway

IP address, DHCP status, and related settings (see the flowchart in Network

Communication Setup on page13).

NOTES:

• When setting up DHCP during network configuration or if using a host name

instead of an IP address, the user must enter a qualified host name

(Username.HostName.Domain). For example: somename.extron.com.

• A dedicated AV LAN safeguards AV systems from outside intrusion or

interference by separating device control and other network traffic from a

corporate or campus network. To ensure that the control processor LAN and

AV LAN connections (ports) are connected to separate networks, the LAN and

AV LAN IP address schemes must be on different subnetworks.

Rev. B: Added note about

not needing IP addresses

if DHCP is on.

Rev. C: Split out the

mounting sentence

by mounting type

(DIN rail, FOX

matrix, rack mount).

IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series • Hardware Features and Installation 12

Conﬁgure or Program the Control Processor, Touchpanels, and

Network Button Panels

• If TouchLinkPro touchpanels are part of the system, start and use GUIDesigner

to design, save, and build the graphical user interface (GUI) layout for the

touchpanels (see the GUIDesigner Help File for instructions).

NOTE: To redeem (activate) a LinkLicense, go to www.extron.com/llredeem and

follow the online instructions.

A LinkLicense unlocks features that add convenience, expand system options,

and enhance the capabilities of your Extron products. For IPCPProQxi and xi

systems, a LinkLicense allows you to use a mobile device or computer as the

primary control interface in an Extron control system where a TouchLink Pro

touchpanel may not be present.

• If using GC, create a new GCProfessional or GCPlus project and configure the

control processor and other IP Link Pro devices. The configuration tells the control

processor:

• How its ports function • What to monitor

• How to control other products • When to do things

• Which touchpanels to interact with • Whom to notify, how, and under what

circumstances

• Configure ports on the control processor:

• Select device drivers and link them to each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.

• Select settings (serial protocol, relay behavior, digital I/O or flex I/O settings, AC

output settings) as needed.

• Add eBUS devices and set them up:

• Ensure that the hardware address (eBUS ID) set on each device is distinct and

matches the address used in the configuration.

• Assign button functions as desired.

• Add Network Button Panels (NBPs) and set them up. Assign button functions as

desired.

• Add and configure any IPLEXP expansion interfaces.

• Set up monitors, schedules, macros, and local variables.

• Add touchpanels and set them up:

• Upload the GUI configuration to the Global Configurator project.

• Assign any appropriate functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels

and their buttons.

• If not using GC Professional or GC Plus, use Global Scripter or the

ControlScript Deployment Utility to program the control system as desired.

• Program ports on the control processor:

• Program each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.

• Program relay behavior, digital I/O, flex I/O, and AC output settings as needed.

• Add eBUS devices and set them up:

• Ensure that the hardware address set on each device is distinct and matches

the addresses programmed for them in the IPCP.

• Program button functions as desired.

Rev. D: Added

ControlScript

Deployment Utility.

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