Extron MLC226IP - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide (Continued); Control — Relay; Room; Control — IR/Serial Output
- Page 3 – Control — MLS Switcher; A B C; MLS Switcher RS-232 Port; Power; Power Input; Straight-through Cable; End 1; PC; Network; You must use this
- Page 4 – Communication — IP Intercom; What It Does
- Page 5 – What To Set Up in GC; Configuration; Cabling and Features; Resources; Obtaining Control Drivers; Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline; Configuring for Network Communication; Network Configuration Options
- Page 6 – arp –s; Mounting; Optional mounting kits; or the; Extron S3 Control Systems Support Hotline; Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation; Get Ready; Familiarize yourself with the features of the MLC 226 IP.; Perform Physical Installation; Cable devices to ports on the MLC.; Configure the MLC
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MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide
The Extron MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink
®
Controller integrates Ethernet connection into
AV systems to allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and
switchers. It includes an embedded web server, multiple serial ports, relays, and configurable digital I/O ports for use in
applications that require control and monitoring of multiple devices within an AV system.
The MLC 226 IP series of controllers are configured using the free Extron Global Configurator (GC) software. The MLCs
integrate seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer
®
Enterprise (GVE) software and the free GlobalViewer web-based AV
resource management software for remote control applications. Global Configurator and other useful software applications
are available at
A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the end of this guide. For additional information see the help files and the
MLC 226 IP Series User Guide, available at
Panels and Features
DISPLAY
MLC 226 IP
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON
OFF
VCR
DVD
LAPTOP
PC
SCREEN
DOWN
AUTO
IMAGE
SCREEN
UP
AUX
VIDEO
DOC
CAM
PROJECTOR
RS-232/IR
NORMALLY OPEN
RS-232 12V
CM/ IR SCP
A B C D E
1 2
COMMO
N
COMMO
N
COMMO
N
GR
OUND
GR
OUND
GR
OUND
A
RELAYS
IR/SERIAL OUT
MLS PWR
3 4
B
5 6
C
S
A
S
B
A B
S
C
Tx/IR
Rx
GR
OUND
PWR SNS
GR
OUND
+12V OU
T
Rx
Tx
GR
OUND
GR
OUND
+12V IN
+12V OU
T
GR
OUND
CONT MOD
IR IN
SCP CO
M
HOST
CONTROL
R
1=DIGITAL I/O
2=Tx 3=Rx 5=GND
38400, N, 8, 1
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
INTERCOM
A
UDIO
OUT
LA
N
LAN (IP)
Connector
Side View
Host Control
and
Digital I/O
Port
Bottom Panel
Rear Panel
Power
Input
(12 VDC)
IR/Serial
Output
Ports
Control
Module/IR/
SCP Ports
Projector
Control
Port
Relay
Ports
IP Intercom
Ports
Reset Button
and LED
(on side)
MLS
Switcher
Port
Front Panel
Display On and
Off Buttons
Volume Knob
and LEDs
IR Control
Receiver
IR Learning
Receiver
Config (RS-232
host control) Port
Input Selection
Buttons
Function or
Room
Control
Buttons
Cabling and Features
Attach cables using the following wiring diagrams as a guide. Full details are available in the MLC 226 IP Series User Guide.
CAUTION:
Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
Control — Projector or Display
Bottom
Panel
PROJECTOR
RS-232/IR
CM/ IR
A B C
Tx/IR
Rx
GR
OUND
PWR SNS
GR
OUND
+12V OU
T
+12V OU
T
G
RO
UND
CONT MO
D
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
Ground ( )
IR transmit (Tx)
Ground ( )
Projector
or Display
IR Port
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Ground ( )
Bidirectional
Projector or
Display
RS-232 Port
+12VDC
Ground ( )
Power sense
Ground ( )
Digital input
Digital Input
or
or
Sleeve ( )
Ring
(signal)
Tip (+12 V)
3.5 mm Stereo Plug
Extron
Power Sensor
(60-271-01)
On, high: >2.8 VDC
Off, low: <2.0 VDC
{
Infrared:
•
TTL level (0 to 5 V)
• Up to 1 MHz
Digital input:
• High:
>2.8 VDC
• Lo
w: <2.0 VDC
Select RS-232 protocol via
software or SIS command.
Signals are bidirectional, ±5 V.
RS-232 default protocol:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits • 1 stop bi
t
• no par
ity
• no flo
w control
NOTE:
Each projector or display may
require different wiring. See the
manual that came with the projector
or display, or the Extron device driver
communication sheet for details.
Projector RS-232 / IR / Digital Input Port(s)
Contents
MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide 1
Control — Projector or Display
Control — Control Modules, SCP Control Panels (CM/IR/SCP Port)
Control — Serial (Host Control, Config) and Digital I/O
About Global Configurator (GC)
Instructions, Information, and Assistance
Configuring for Network Communication
Network Configuration Using ARP
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Summary
2 MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Control — Control Modules, SCP Control Panels (CM/IR/SCP Port) BottomPanel PROJECTOR RS-232/IR CM/ IR/SCP A B C D E T x/I R Rx G R OUN D PWR SN S G R OUN D +12V OU T +12V OUT GR OUND CONT MOD IR IN SCP COM E D C B A SCP communication (IR) Ground ( ) IRCM...
3 Control — MLS Switcher 12V RS-232 GR OUND GR OUND GR OUND IR/SERIAL OUT MLS PWR A S B A B S C Rx Tx GR OUND GR OUND +12V IN 12V GR OUND G R OUN D G R OUN D IR/SERIAL OUT PWR A S B LL S C G R OUN D +12V IN Ground ( ) Transmit (Tx) B Receive (Rx) A Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) B A MLC/IR A B C Rear Pa...
4 MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide (Continued) Control — Serial (Host Control, Config) and Digital I/O Communication — IP Intercom R INTERCOM A UDIO OUT Audio Signal (Tip, +) Ground (Sleeve, ) Speaker, Audio System, or Paging System 0.2" (5 mm) Max. IPI 104 AAP IP Intercom ® Rear Panel MLC 226 IP...
