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Table of Contents, cont’d IPL 250 • Table of Contents TOC-ii Communicating with the IPL .............................................................................................. 3-3 Configuring the IPL for Network Communication ................................................ 3-3 Configuring th...

Table of Contents, cont’d IPL 250 • Table of Contents TOC-iv 68-1715-01 Rev. A 08 09 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. Appendix B • Firmware Updates ...........................................................................................B-1 Det...

IPL 250 1 Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the IPL 250 IR and RS-232 Device Control How the IPL 250 Works: Components and Interactions Optional TouchLink Touchpanels System Requirements

IPL 250 • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About This Manual This manual provides detailed information and best practices recommendations about cabling and configuring the Extron IPL 250 IP Link ® Ethernet Control Processor and reference information about the controller ’s specifications, programming, ...

1-3 IPL 250 • Introduction Built-in multilevel security — The user controls access to the devices attached to the controller. Two levels of password protection provide appropriate security. Management ability via Global Configurator 3.0 and higher — The included software and the GlobalViewer Web pag...

Introduction, cont’d IPL 250 • Introduction 1-4 use. IR learning is convenient for installing new or updated commands into the IPL 250 in the field. Refer to the Global Configurator help file or the IR Learner help file (which comes with the software) for details on setting up the IPL and for downlo...

1-5 IPL 250 • Introduction Creating a Control System Using the IPL with Optional Extron TouchLink ™ Touchpanels Not only can the IPL 250 act as a stand-alone controller that can be accessed via its internal and GlobalViewer Web pages, but it also can act as the centerpiece of a control system that f...

IPL 250 2 Chapter Two Hardware Features and Installation Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation Front Panel Features Mounting the IPL 250 Rear Panel Features and Connections Resetting the Unit Application Diagram

IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation 2-2 Hardware Features and Installation Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation Get Ready  Familiarize yourself with the IPL 250's features.  Download and install the latest version of the Extron Global Configurator software (version 3.0 or hig...

2-3 IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation Front Panel Features N The IPL 250 must be set up in order to function. See chapter 3, “Software- based Configuration and Control,” and the Global Configurator help file for information about Global Configurator, which you must use to set up the unit....

IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation 2-4 Hardware Features and Installation Optional rack shelves and an assortment of mounting kits (back of the rack, furniture, and projector pole mount) are available for use with the IPL. See appendix A for part numbers of these accessories, and read the ...

2-5 IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation Rack mounting with brackets Installation instructions are available with the optional Extron MBB 100 back of the rack mounting kit (part number 70-367-01). POWER 12V .5A MA X 3 1 2 OUTPU T INPU TS MLS 103 V L R A B L R L R L R 1 2 3 L R 4 AUX/M IX MON...

Hardware Features and Installation, cont’d IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation 2-6 Rear Panel Features and Connections INPUT LAN POWER12V500mAMAX 1 2 3 4 COM 3 IR 3 S G S G TX RX 4 RELAY 3 4 COM1 TX RX RTS CTS COM 2 IR 1 S G S G TX RX 2 RELAY 1 2 MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX S/N: 1 2 7 3 8 4 5 6 ...

2-7 IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation • Use a straight-through cable for connection to a switch, hub, or router. • Use a crossover cable for connection directly to a PC. Wire the connector as shown in the tables at right. Configure the settings for this port via either SIS commands or Glo...

Hardware Features and Installation, cont’d IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation 2-8 For bidirectional RS-232 communication, the transmit, ground, and receive pins must be wired at both the IPL 250 and the other device. Each projector or other device may require different wiring. For details,...

2-9 IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation (+) (+) (+) (+) (+) (-) (-) (-) (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) (+) (-) (+) (-) IR Signal IR Signal IR Signal IR Signal Ground Single and Dual IR Emitter Two Single IR Emitters Dual IR Emitters Two Single and 0ne Dual IR Emitter Ground Ground Ground (+) (+) (...

Hardware Features and Installation, cont’d IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation 2-10 Resetting the Unit There are five reset modes that are available by pressing the Reset button on the front panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to ac...

2-11 IPL 250 • Hardware Features and Installation Application Diagram The following figure shows an example of types of devices that are connected to some of the IPL’s ports. INPUT LAN POWER12V500mAMAX 1 2 3 4 COM 3 IR 3 S G S G TX RX 4 RELAY 3 4 COM1 TX RX RTS CTS COM 2 IR 1 S G S G TX RX 2 RELAY 1...

IPL 250 3 Chapter Three Software-based Configuration and Control Configuration and Control: an Overview The Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Chapter and Other Resources Communicating with the IPL Configuring the IPL for Network Communication Global Configurator Software for Windows ® Advanced Conf...

IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-2 Software-based Configuration and Control Configuration and Control: an Overview An IPL 250 must be configured before use in order to recognize and accept commands and pass them on to the controlled devices. It can be configured and controlled vi...

3-3 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control Communicating with the IPL To communicate with the IPL 250, you must power on the IPL and the PC you will use to configure it, and connect the two devices for IP (network) communication. • Power: see chapter 2 for wiring instructions. It is best...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-4 Configuring the IPL for network use via the ARP command The ARP (address resolution protocol) command tells your computer to associate the IPL 250’s MAC (media access control) address with the ass...

3-5 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 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 ...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-6 4. Select the Configuration tab, then select System Settings from the menu on the left of the screen. A Web page appears. The top part of a typical screen is shown in the following picture. 5. Set...

3-7 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3. Set the IPL for the new IP address by doing one of the following. • Enter SIS command E X1$ CI } , where X1$ is the new IP address ( see chapter 4 , “SIS ™ Programming and Control”) to set the IP address. • Enter SIS command 1DH } to enable D...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-8 2. Right-click on Local Area Connection , then select Properties . 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties button (shown at right). If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on...

3-9 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control c. Click the OK button to save the changes and exit the network setup. Reboot the PC, if required, for the changes to become effective. 6. Plug one end of a Category 5 network/Ethernet crossover cable into the IPL’s Ethernet (LAN) connector. See...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-10 Downloading the software and getting started Global Configurator software is included with the controller. Global Configurator software updates and a large variety of device drivers can be downlo...

3-11 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control • The IPL 250 Setup Guide , which is shipped with the unit, and the help file included with the software cover basic setup steps. They include instructions and examples on how to use the basic tabs in GC. • See the front and rear panel features...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-12 Information”, click “Global Configurator Window”, then click on the name of the tab you want to know more about. Advanced Configuration IR learning to create customized IR driver files If you do ...

3-13 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control Advanced serial port control If serial setup configurations are required, the following options provide advanced methods for communicating serially with the IPL: serial pass-through (or redirect mode), direct port access, and serial bridging. S...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-14 Direct port access (ports 2001 through 2003) Direct port access allows a direct, one-to-one connection to any one of the IPL’s serial ports using a TCP/IP connection. When a TCP session is initia...

3-15 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control Serial bridging Serial bridging mode creates a virtual serial connection (a “bridge”) between two IPL units allowing serial data to be passed over a shared LAN to devices connected via the IPLs’ COM ports. To use serial bridging, two IPL device...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-16 Unit 2’s Port Settings internal Web page 3. Choose the serial port (on the local IPL 250, unit 2) that you wish to communicate through. 4. For Serial Bridging, click the On radio button to activa...

3-17 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control • the IPL’s factory-embedded Web pages • the GlobalViewer (GV) Web pages that are created when you upload the GC configuration to the IPL • a TouchLink touchpanel with a customized graphical user interface (GUI), provided that the TouchLink is ...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-18 Status The Status Web page provides only settings information. Changes must be made via the Configuration Web page or via the Global Configurator software or SIS programming. Personnel who have u...

3-19 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control Configuration There are six Configuration Web pages, which only administrators can access: • System Settings • Port Settings • IR Drivers • Passwords • Email Alerts • Firmware Upgrade System Settings This page is for IP and date/time setting ch...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-20 Port Settings This page allows limited changes to serial (COM) port settings and to the on/off status of each relay port.

3-21 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control IR Drivers Once the IPL 250 is configured and IR drivers have been uploaded to the unit and linked to specific IR ports, you can view a list of the uploaded drivers in this page. Click on the name of the driver file to switch to a view of the c...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-22 Email Alerts In this page you can specify the Web server ’s IP address and domain name, set up SMTP verification credentials, and specify e-mail alert recipients’ addresses and which e-mail file ...

3-23 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control File Management This Web page allows you to sort by file type (see the Filter by File Extension drop- down box). Personnel with administrator access can view these pages and make changes. Those with user-level privileges are not able to see thi...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-24 GlobalViewer ® Web Pages The IPL 250 can be used as part of a network of devices based on Extron IP Link technology. Global Configurator (GC) is a Windows-based program used for configuring and c...

3-25 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control The following figures are examples of IPL 250 GlobalViewer pages. A GlobalViewer Schedule page A GlobalViewer Monitor page

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-26 A GlobalViewer overall system page If a device has been set up with an IR or RS-232 driver, click on the device’s name on the left side of the GlobalViewer window to open a Control page that show...

3-27 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control Controlling the IPL 250 with a Touchpanel After both devices are configured, the IPL 250 can be controlled with an optional Extron TLP touchpanel. 1. Set up each touchpanel’s graphical user interface (GUI) by using the GUI Configurator software...

Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control 3-28 Customizing the IPL’s Control Web Pages Extron offers Web page templates that can be customized using standard HTML editing tools or third-party software such as Microsoft ® FrontPage or Adobe ® ...

3-29 IPL 250 • Software-based Configuration and Control Troubleshooting Turn on the input devices (DVD players, VCRs, PCs, and other sources), output devices (display screens, projectors), the IPL 250, and the PC and touchpanel. Touch a configured button on the touchpanel or (via PC) click a control...

IPL 250 4 Chapter Four SIS ™ Programming and Control Host-to-IPL Communications Commands and Reponses

IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-2 SIS ™ Programming and Control The IPL 250 can be remotely controlled via a host computer, touchpanel, or other device (such as a control system) attached to a shared network. The IPL must be configured before use. As shipped the controller/processor cannot c...

4-3 IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control Error responses When the IPL 250 receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the IPL is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, it returns an error ...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-4 The command/response tables list valid ASCII command codes, the corresponding URL (uniform resource locator) encoded (for Web browsers) command codes, the IPL’s responses to the host, and a description of the command’s f...

4-5 IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be a letter. The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen. X1# = Local date and time format Set...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-8 Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Serial port configuration and use These commands apply to any port that uses RS-232 communication: both...

4-9 IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Configur e serial port parameters 24 E X! * X2% , X2^ , X2& , X2* CP } X2% = baud ra...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-10 Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description V iew r eceive timeout E X! CE } W X ! CE | X1&am...

4-11 IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description IR port use Send an IR command 28 E X! , X5& , X5* , X5( IR } Send an IR command vi...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-12 Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Contact closur e input port V iew contact input p...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-14 Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Request system memory usage 3I 3I # bytes used ou...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-16 Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Read gateway IP addr ess E CG } WCG | X1$ ] Set v...

4-17 IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Set user passwor d 14, 24 E X3# CU } W X3# CU | Ipu• X4! ] Set the user passwor d ( X3#...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-18 Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Dir ectory commands Change or cr eate a dir ector...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-20 Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description File str eaming commands N File str eaming comman...

SIS ™ Programming and Control, cont’d IPL 250 • SIS Programming and Control 4-22 Command/r esponse table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (T elnet) (host to IPL) URL Encoded (W eb) (host to IPL) Response (IPL to host) Additional description Event contr ol N The “F” must be capitalized in t...

IPL 250 5 Chapter Five Special Applications Customizing HTML Files to Control Devices, Modify Embedded Web Pages, and Send E-mail Alerts

IPL 250 • Special Applications 5-2 Special Applications There are numerous ways to use an IP Link to control and monitor A/V systems. The Global Configurator Help file and chapters 3 and 4 of this manual cover typical uses and features. This chapter shows you how to set up the IPL 250 for a few spec...

5-3 IPL 250 • Special Applications SSI command types and syntax Host vs. remote commands SIS commands for IPLs and other IP Link-enabled devices fall into two categories: host or remote. • Host commands instruct the IPL 250, itself, to act or respond. • Remote commands send data to an external contr...

Special Applications, cont’d IPL 250 • Special Applications 5-4 Example: SSI use in notification e-mails One simple way to use host SSI commands is to customize e-mail messages that the IPL 250 sends in response to a monitored condition or event. In the example shown below, the disconnection e-mail ...

5-5 IPL 250 • Special Applications via Telnet or HyperTerminal or DataViewer • a Web browser by sending a Post command on port 80 followed by the delimited data in the .shtml file Creating and using query strings A query string is a command that contains parameters or instructions for the Web server...

IPL 250 A Appendix A Reference Material Specifications Part Numbers Glossary File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names

IPL 250 • Reference Material A-2 Reference Material Specifications Connectors ..................................... 1 RJ-45 female connectorData rate ......................................... 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetectProtocols ......................................... ARP, ICMP ...

A-3 IPL 250 • Reference Material General Power .............................................. Supplied by an included external power supplyExternal power supply ................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, external; to 12 VDC, 1 A, regulatedPower input requirements ........... 12 VDC, 0.5 ATemper...

Reference Material, cont’d IPL 250 • Reference Material A-4 Part Numbers Included parts These items are included in each order for an IPL 250 controller: Included parts Replacement part number IPL 250 60-1026-81 Rubber feetPS 1210 C 12 VDC, 1A external power supply 70-775-01 3.5 mm captive screw con...

A-5 IPL 250 • Reference Material Cables Use the cables listed below for connecting an IPL 250 to accessories such as relay switches or communications ports: CTL Series (Comm-Link) cables Part number CTLP/1000 plenum (1000 feet/300 meters) 22-119-03 CTL/1000 non-plenum (1000 feet/300 meters) 22-148-0...

A-7 IPL 250 • Reference Material URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address (such as www.extron.com) that lets a resource on the internet be identified, located, and accessed. Verbose refers to a wordy way of speaking. For the IPL 250 and other IP- enabled products, verbose mode is a communicatio...

IPL 250 B Appendix B Firmware Updates Determining the Firmware Version Updating the Main Firmware

IPL 250 • Firmware Updates B-2 Firmware Updates If the need arises, you can replace the IPL 250’s main firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware chips. Determining the Firmware Version There are several ways to check which version of firmware the controller is using: • the IP Link Setti...

B-3 IPL 250 • Firmware Updates 4. In the factory default Web pages, select the Status tab. The firmware version is listed in the System Description area, as shown below. Or select the System Settings page within the Configuration tab. The firmware version is listed in the IP Settings area, as shown ...

Firmware Updates, cont’d IPL 250 • Firmware Updates B-4 Updating the Main Firmware Most firmware upgrade tools require the PC and the controller to both be connected to an Ethernet network. The instructions for each method of updating the IPL’s firmware assume you have installed the appropriate soft...

B-5 IPL 250 • Firmware Updates 6. In the Choose file dialog box, locate and select the firmware file (*.s19) you downloaded to C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware\IPL_250\xx, and click the Open button. 7. Click on the Web page’s Upload button to upload the firmware into the controller. It takes a while...

B-7 IPL 250 • Firmware Updates The Firmware Loader displays the new firmware version, as shown here: 8. Close or exit Firmware Loader. Updating firmware via Extron IP Link ™ File Manager software This is the recommended method for updating an IPL’s firmware. It allows you to update one or several IP...

Firmware Updates, cont’d IPL 250 • Firmware Updates B-8 6. Set the maximum number of firmware uploads that can take place at the same time. The firmware files are uploaded to batches of this many units at a time until all units listed in the Select Device list have received new files. The default is...

IPL 250 • Index C-2 Index PRELIMINAR Y Index Symbols 0.evt 1-4.gc2 A-7.gcz A-7 A accessories control accessories part numbers for A-4 mounting accessories part numbers and names A-4 part numbers for A-4 advanced serial port control 3-13application diagram system connections 2-11 ARP command using fo...

Lg manual back cover template_060109 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 ...

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