Extron 325 - Manual

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VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide

The Extron VNM Enterprise Controller is a dedicated control device used to manage
large VN-Matrix systems. The VNM Enterprise Controller allows users to view, manage,
and dynamically control multiple VN-Matrix systems and networked VN-Matrix
domains from a single user interface.
This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to configure and operate a single VNM Enterprise
Controller using a basic VN-Matrix system.

NOTE:

See the

VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide

,

VN-Matrix 200 Series User Guide

,

VN-Matrix 225 Series User Guide

,

VN-Matrix 300 User Guide

, and the

VN-Matrix 325 User Guide

for complete installation, network configuration,

and mounting information. User guides are available at

www.extron.com

.

Initial Installation and Configuration of Devices

Step 1 — Determine the Default Network Settings

Before any device is connected
to a network, the default
network settings of each
device must be changed. On an
existing network, check with
the network administrator for a
range of available IP addresses.
On a closed network that is
used exclusively for VN-Matrix
devices, it is recommended
to use addresses within the
range of 192.168.254.1 through
192.168.254.254 with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
Figure 1 shows an example
addressing scheme for a
simple system that contains a VNM Enterprise Controller, an encoder, and a decoder.

Step 2 — Install and Configure the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 Devices

Connect these devices as necessary and power them on. Configure the network settings of these devices using a PC running
HyperTerminal. For installation and configuration instructions, see the setup guides included with these devices. Figure 1
can also be used as a guide for configuring network settings.

Step 3 — Connect the VNM Enterprise Controller to the VN-Matrix Network

While directly looking at the rear panel of the VNM Enterprise Controller, connect the VN-Matrix network
to the left Ethernet connector of the controller using Category (CAT) 6 twisted pair cable.

NOTE:

The right Ethernet connector should be used only if a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller

is installed. For information on how to set up a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller, see the

VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide

.

Step 4 — Power on the VNM Enterprise Controller

Plug a standard IEC power cord into the controller and connect it to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.

Step 5 — Configure the Network Settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller

The VNM Enterprise Controller is preconfigured with the following network settings:

IP address:

192.168.254.254

Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0

NOTE:

With these settings, the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 devices must use IP addresses within the range of

192.168.254.1 through 192.168.254.253 and use the same subnet mask. The example in figure 1 uses the default
settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller.

Use the following procedure to change the network settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller, if necessary.

LAN -1
LAN -2
STATUS

RGB/DVI OVER IP

VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES

LAN -1
LAN -2
STATUS

RGB/DVI OVER IP

VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES

PC (Source)

Display

VNM 200 (Encoder)

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.101

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.102

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

VNM 225 (Decoder)

Local Network

Switch

RGB

or

DVI

DVI

Ethernet

RS-232

RS-232

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

Browser User

Control

VNM Enterprise Controller (System Controller)

Figure 1.

Example VN-Matrix Network Configuration

Right Connector

Left Connector