Extron IPL Pro CR88 User guide

IPL Pro Series

IP Link Pro Control Processors

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IPL Pro

Series

User

Guide

User Guide

IP Link Pro

Products

Important Information

Safety Instructions

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The following registered trademarks (®), registered service marks (

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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, VideoLounge, 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

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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 http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

IPL Pro Series • Contents v

Contents

Software-Based

Conﬁguration and Control .........................24

Conﬁguration and Control: an Overview ............ 24

Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section

and Other Resources ...................................... 25

Downloading the Software and Getting Started ... 26

Locating Software, Firmware, and

Driver Files on the Extron Website ................ 26

Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 27

Things to Do After Installing GC and

Before Starting a Project .............................. 28

Using GC: Helpful Tips ................................. 28

Troubleshooting ................................................ 29

Power Connections ...................................... 29

Data Connections ......................................... 29

Device Control Connections and

Conﬁguration ............................................... 29

Reference Information ...............................30

Network Port Requirements and Licensed

Third-Party Software ........................................ 30

File Types: a Key to Extron-speciﬁc File Names ... 30

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certiﬁcates ........... 31

IEEE 802.1X Certiﬁcates ................................... 32

Certiﬁcate File Requirements......................... 32

Private Key File Requirements ....................... 33

SNMP .............................................................. 33

Firmware Updates .......................................34

Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 34

Using Global Conﬁgurator and Toolbelt ......... 34

Using a Browser ........................................... 34

Updating the Firmware ..................................... 35

Locating and Downloading the Firmware ...... 35

Installing Firmware ........................................ 35

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 IPLProSeries .................................... 2

Features ......................................................... 2

Feature Summary Table .................................. 3

Application Diagrams .......................................... 4

Device Control .................................................... 5

About Global Conﬁgurator (with GCProfessional

and GCPlus Modes) ......................................... 5

About Global Scripter ......................................... 5

PC System Requirements ................................... 6

Hardware Features and Installation ...........7

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed

With Installation ................................................. 7

Get Ready ...................................................... 7

Mount and Cable All Devices .......................... 8

Set up the Control Processor, Touchpanels,

and Network Button Panels for Network

Communication ............................................. 8

Conﬁgure or Program the Control Processor,

Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels ..... 9

Test and Troubleshoot..................................... 9

Network Communication Setup ........................ 10

Front Panel Features ......................................... 11

Reset Features ............................................. 11

IR Learning Receiver ..................................... 12

Mounting the IPLProSeries ............................. 12

Mounting Options ......................................... 12

UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 12

Rear Panel Features and Connections .............. 13

Power Connections ...................................... 14

Bidirectional Control and Communication

Connections and Features ........................... 16

Unidirectional Control and Communication

Connections ................................................ 18

Resetting the Unit ............................................. 21

Contents

IPL Pro Series • Contents vi

IPL Pro 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 IPL Pro 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 IPLPro

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. 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

options such as schedules, macros, e-mail alerts, and touchpanel button conﬁgurations.

Conventions Used in This Guide

• Throughout this guide the IPLProSeries products are also referred to as the “IPL,”

“IPLPro,” or “control processor.”

• 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 IPLPro Series control processors, TouchLinkPro

touchpanels, and NBP or EBP button panels are important. Pay close attention to them.

Follow the setup checklist in the Hardware Features and Installation section starting on

page7.

IPL Pro Series • Introduction 2

About the IPLProSeries

The IPLPro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.

Figure 1. IPLProS1 (left), IPLProS3 (center), IPLProS6 (right)

Figure 2. IPLProCR88 (left), IPLProIRS8 (right)

An IPLProSeries control processor is the centerpiece of a control system that features

Extron TouchLinkPro Touchpanels. The IPLPro supports multiple TouchLink Pro touchpanels

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

controlling the IPL, which, in turn, controls the other system components.

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

TouchLinkPro touchpanel that is used with the IPL.

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

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

or GC Plus, or program it using Global Scripter (GS). Once you have set up how you want

it to work (set up IP addresses and functions, assigned drivers to ports, conﬁgured relays

and contact input), that information is saved to a project conﬁguration ﬁle that is built and

uploaded into the IPL and to any optional TouchLinkPro touchpanels.

The IPLProSeries integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise software and

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

Features

General features

Flexible options for device control — The various IPLPro models all offer TCP/Ethernet

control and monitoring, and, depending on the model, serial (RS-232) or infrared (IR)-based

control, relay device control, and event monitoring via contact input ports.

Rack mountability — The IPLProS1 has a 1 inch high, quarter rack wide enclosure, and

the other models are housed in a standard 1U high, quarter rack wide enclosure. They are

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

A control processor can learn IR signals from remote

controls to communicate with sources such as DVD

players

IPL Pro Series • Introduction 3

Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) — The IPL supports power over Ethernet, which

allows the control processor to receive both power and an Ethernet connection over a single

connector.

Support for an external power supply — The IPL also supports connection to an

external 12VDC power supply (included) that accepts 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input.

Network and configuration features

• Global compatibility — The IPL uses industry standard Ethernet communication

protocols, including DHCP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, NTP, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH,

TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.

• Embedded web pages — The IPL 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.

• 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 IPL 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

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

roles.

• 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 IPL 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31). IEEE 802.1X

Authentication is also supported in Extron devices once enabled. For details see IEEE

802.1X Certificates on page32.

Feature Summary Table

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

Model

Features

Ports

Mounting

Power

Supply

5-pole

COM

IR/Serial

Contact

Input

Relay

LAN

Learning

IPLProS1

Rack

External

or PoE

1 — — — 1 —

IPLProS3

3 — — — 1 —

IPLProS6

6 — — — 1 —

IPLProIRS8

— 8 — — 1



IPLProCR88

— — 8 8 1 —

Each IPLProSeries control processor offers up to 512MB of flash

memory for storing Extron GlobalViewer and user-supplied web

pages, configuration settings, and device drivers. Data in flash

memory is served at a transfer rate of 6 Mbps (megabits per second).

SDRAM: 512 MB

Flash: 512 MB

Rev. H: Added text

about accessing

Extron Control from

the embedded web

page.

Rev. G: Added the

“Additional security

features” blurb.

Rev. G: Added the

feature summary

table.

IPL Pro Series • Introduction 4

Application Diagrams

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

the ports on the IPLProSeries control processors.

POWER

12V

0.2A MAX

Tx Rx

RTS CTS

COM

IPL PRO S1

LAN / PoE

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

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

Extron

MODEL 80

FLAT PANEL

TCP/IP

Network

Media Player

RS-232

Ethernet

/PoE

Ethernet/

PoE

Ethernet

HDMI with

Embedded Audio

Flat Panel Display

Extron

IPL Pro S1

IP Link Pro Control Processor

Extron

TLP Pro 520M

5" Wall Mount

TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

Figure 3. An IPL Pro S1 Application

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

MEDIA I

CONTROL

MEDIA II

12 13 14 15

WARNING

SEE USER GUIDE BEFORE

USING THIS EQUIPMENT

DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL

NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE

REFER ALL SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE

GROUNDED/EARTHED

DO NOT OBSTRUCT

VENTILATION GRILLES

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ATTENTION

OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS

FOR HANDLING

ELECTROSTATIC

SENSITIVE

DEVICES

OUT

HDCP

COMPLIANT

OUT

HDCP

COMPLIANT

HDCP

COMPLIANT

HDCP

COMPLIANT

INININ

POWER

12V

X.XA MAX

Tx Rx

RTS CTS

COM 1

Tx Rx

RTS CTS

COM 3

Tx Rx

RTS CTS

COM 2

Tx Rx

RTS CTS

COM 4

Tx Rx

RTS CTS

COM 6

Tx Rx

RTS CTS

COM 5

LAN / PoE

IPL PRO S6

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

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

STANDBY/ON

PQLS HDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

USB

CCTV

Cameras

Extron Quantum Elite

Scalable Multi-Graphic

Videowall Processor System

Quantum

Elite

Control

Software

RS-232

DVI

RGB

DVI

RGB

Blu-ray Player

Control

VLAN

HDCP-

Compliant

Displays

DSS Receiver

Composite or S-video

HDMI

HDMI HDMI

Extron

TLP Pro 1520TG

15" Tabletop

TouchLink Pro

Touchpanel

Extron IPL Pro S6

IP Link Pro Control Processor

Ethernet

Ethernet/

Power

Ethernet/

Power

Ethernet/PoE

Power

Injector

Figure 4. An IPL Pro S6 Application

IPL Pro Series • Introduction 5

Device Control

The IPL 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

(http://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 are selected to work with it. The configuration file is

built and uploaded to the IPL 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.

• For an IPLProIRS8, IR commands can be entered directly from an IR remote control

through IR learning. This can be done using IRLearnerPro to create a driver that

the control processor can use. IR learning is seldom needed, but it is convenient for

installing 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 is included with the software) for details

on setting up the IPL 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 full set of features in 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 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 http://www.extron.com/

technology/landing/programming/.

Rev. H: Changed

“will” to “are

selected to”.

Rev. E, 08/2018: Added the

IR learning information.

Rev. E: Added a section

about Global Scripter.

IPL Pro Series • Introduction 6

PC System Requirements

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

the IPLProSeries:

• Visit the Download page (http://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.

IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 7

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 IPLProSeries — Brief guidelines for mounting

• Rear Panel Features 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 IPL

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11 and Rear Panel Features and Connections on page13)

and of any TouchLinkPro touchpanels or button panels that are 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 — for programming the control processor (as an

alternative to GC)

 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26).

Rev. G: Added references to button

panels, synchronized wording with

IPCP Pro UG, added IR Learner Pro

software to the software list.

IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 8

 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

(IPLPro, TouchLink Pro, IPCP Pro)

IP address

 User name

 Passwords

 Subnet mask

 Write down the MAC address of each IPLinkPro device to be used.

 Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPL is going to 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31 for requirements and

guidelines regarding SSL certificates.

 For systems that are going to use IEEE 802.1X security, obtain a PEM-encoded security

certificate and private key (see IEEE 802.1X Certificates on page32) from your IT

department.

Mount and Cable All Devices

 Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see Mounting the IPL Pro Series on page12).

 Cable devices to the control processor (see Rear Panel Features and Connections

starting on page13).

 Connect power cords and power on all the devices.

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

Network Communication

 Connect the PC to be used for setup, the control processor, and the touchpanels or

network button panels to the same Ethernet subnetwork. For control processor LAN

connections, see LAN/PoE (IP) connectors and LEDs on page17.

 Start Toolbelt and use it to set the IP address, subnet, gateway IP address, DHCP

status, and related settings (see the flowchart in Network Communication Setup on

page10).

NOTE: 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.

Rev. H: Replaced

“will” with “is

going to”.

Rev. H: Replaced

“will” with “are

going to”.

Rev. G, 04/2019: added a checklist item

for the 802.1X certificate and key.

Rev. G: Added references

to network button panels.

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 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.

IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 9

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.

 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, contact input behavior) as

needed.

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

desired.

 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 to program the

control system as desired.

 Program ports on the control processor.

 Program each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port.

 Program relay behavior and contact input settings as needed.

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

desired.

 Add touchpanels and set them up:

 Upload the GUI configuration to the Global Configurator project.

 Program functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their

buttons.

 Save the project.

 Build and upload the system configuration to the control processor and other system

devices.

Test and Troubleshoot

 Test the system. See the Troubleshooting section starting on page29 for an outline

of items to check during system troubleshooting.

 Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed.

Rev. D, 3/2017: Added

note about where to go to

activate a LinkLicense.

Rev. K: Added

reference to

network button

panels.

Rev. D, 03/13/17:

added Global Scripter

instructions.

Rev. K: Added

reference to

network button

panels.

 Set up monitors, schedules,

macros, and local variables.

IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 10

Network Communication Setup

Network setup is essential prior to conﬁguration. Use the ﬂowchart as a guide to setting up

the control processor for network use..

Open the Toolbelt software from within

Global Congurator (GC Professional or GC Plus mode)

or as the stand-alone application.

Start Device Discovery.

Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control devices

connected to the network.

Using the MAC address, locate the desired device

in the list and select it.

Network Communication Setup

Connect the PC and the LAN port of the

control processor to the same network.

Apply power to all devices.

Use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or

use the Toolbelt

Manage > Network Settings tab

feature to enter the IP address and subnet address,

then congure other network settings as needed.

Network Setup

Rev. D, 03/2017: Updated network setup

flowchart to reflect the latest Toolbelt info.

Rev. E, 07/2018: updated wording to add the

Toolbelt Manage feature.

Rev. G, 04/2019: Made minor wording

updates to synchronize with the IPCP

guide. Added a note about 802.1X security

reference information.

NOTE: If using

802.1X security, see

the Extron 802.1X

Technology Reference

Guide and the

Toolbelt Help file for

additional details on

system setup.

IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 11

Front Panel Features

Examples of front panel features

are shown at right. The

quantity and location of ports

and corresponding front panel

LEDs differ among IPL models.

However, the functions of each

type of port and their LEDs are

identical for all models.

Most of the features

and LED indications are

described and shown in

the Rear Panel Features

and Connections section

starting on page 13 paired

with the descriptions of the

corresponding rear panel

ports.

NOTE: See the Software-

based Configuration

and Control section

starting on page 24 and

the Global Configurator

Help File and Toolbelt

Help File for information

about Global Configurator

and Toolbelt, which you

must use to set up the

unit.

Reset Features

Reset button and LED —

Pressing this recessed button

causes various product

settings to be reset to the

factory defaults. The green

power LED blinks depending

on the selected reset mode

(see Resetting the Unit on

page21 and the reset

modes table on page 21

for details).

1000

LINK

ACT

COM

312 645

RTS

CTS

1000

LINK

ACT

IPL PRO S3

312

RTS

CTS

COM

RTS

CTS

IPL PRO S1

IPL PRO S6

1000

LINK

ACT

RELAYS

INPUT

1000

LINK

ACT

IR/SERIAL

IPL PRO CR88

IPL PRO IRS8

NOTE: Numbers adjacent to LEDs

correspond to the like-numbered

rear panel ports.

COM (Serial)

LEDs

COM (Serial)

LEDs

Reset

Button

(recessed)

Reset

Button

(recessed)

Power

LED

Power

LED

Power

LED

LAN/

Network

LEDs

Reset

Button

(recessed)

Power

LED

Power

LED

LAN/

Network

LEDs

IR/Serial

LEDs

IR Learning

Receiver

Contact Input

LEDs

Relay

LEDs

Figure 5. IPLProSeries Front Panels

IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 12

IR Learning Receiver

In most cases, Extron has already produced a driver ﬁle for controlling the projector, display,

or source device you plan to use. If a device driver ﬁle is not available, you can create your

own using Extron IR Learner Pro software, the remote control of the projector or display,

and the IR learning receiver sensor on the IPL, shown below.

This receiver accepts infrared signals of from 30 kHz to 300 kHz.

The IR remote control must be pointed directly at the receiver

for best results. The diagram at right indicates the best

distances and angles at which to hold the remote control.

Mounting the IPLProSeries

Mounting Options

Optional 1U high rack shelves and a variety of rack mounting bracket kits and furniture

mounting kits are available for use with the IPL. The 1 inch high model (IPLProS1) requires

different brackets than the 1U high models. Visit the product-speciﬁc page on the Extron

website (www.extron.com) for a list of compatible accessories for mounting your control

processor or call a support representative to ﬁnd out which kit to order for your installation.

Read the instructions that are included with the rack shelf or mounting kit for installation

procedures and see the UL rack mounting guidelines.

UL Rack Mounting Guidelines

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of

the IPLProSeries in a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack

assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater

than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the IPL in an environment compatible

with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) speciﬁed by Extron.

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air ﬂow

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous

condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the

effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.

Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when

addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted

equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections

to the branch circuit (such as use of power strips).

Rev. E, 07/2018: changed IR

Learner to IR Learner Pro.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

2–12"

(4–30 cm)

IR Receiver

IR Lear

ning Angle

and Distance

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