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User Guide
                                 IP Link Pro® Products

IPL Pro Series
IP Link Pro Control Processors

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IPL Pro Series User Guide - IP Link Pro Products - Extron
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IPL Pro Series User Guide - IP Link Pro Products - Extron
Copyright
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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, 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
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.
Contents

Introduction.................................................... 1              Software-Based
      Before You Begin................................................. 1       Configuration and Control.......................... 24
        What This Guide Covers.................................. 1                   Configuration and Control: an Overview............. 24
        Conventions Used in This Guide...................... 1                       Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
        Important Information You Need Before                                         and Other Resources....................................... 25
         Installation...................................................... 1        Downloading the Software and Getting Started.... 26
      About the IPL Pro Series..................................... 2                   Locating Software, Firmware, and
        Features.......................................................... 2             Driver Files on the Extron Website................. 26
        Feature Summary Table................................... 3                      Obtaining Control Drivers............................... 27
      Application Diagrams........................................... 4                 Things to Do After Installing GC and
      Device Control..................................................... 5              Before Starting a Project............................... 28
      About Global Configurator (with GC Professional                                   Using GC: Helpful Tips.................................. 28
      and GC Plus Modes).......................................... 5                 Troubleshooting................................................. 29
      About Global Scripter.......................................... 5                 Power Connections....................................... 29
      PC System Requirements.................................... 6                      Data Connections.......................................... 29
                                                                                        Device Control Connections and
                                                                                         Configuration................................................ 29
Hardware Features and Installation............ 7
      Setup Checklist: How to Proceed
       With Installation.................................................. 7    Reference Information................................ 30
        Get Ready....................................................... 7           Network Port Requirements and Licensed
        Mount and Cable All Devices........................... 8                      Third-Party Software......................................... 30
        Set up the Control Processor, Touchpanels,                                   File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names.... 30
         and Network Button Panels for Network                                       Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates............ 31
         Communication.............................................. 8               IEEE 802.1X Certificates.................................... 32
        Configure or Program the Control Processor,                                     Certificate File Requirements......................... 32
         Touchpanels, and Network Button Panels...... 9                                 Private Key File Requirements........................ 33
        Test and Troubleshoot..................................... 9                 SNMP............................................................... 33
      Network Communication Setup......................... 10
      Front Panel Features.......................................... 11         Firmware Updates........................................ 34
        Reset Features.............................................. 11              Determining the Firmware Version...................... 34
        IR Learning Receiver...................................... 12                  Using Global Configurator and Toolbelt.......... 34
      Mounting the IPL Pro Series.............................. 12                     Using a Browser............................................ 34
        Mounting Options.......................................... 12                Updating the Firmware...................................... 35
        UL Rack Mounting Guidelines........................ 12                         Locating and Downloading the Firmware....... 35
      Rear Panel Features and Connections............... 13                            Installing Firmware......................................... 35
        Power Connections....................................... 14
        Bidirectional Control and Communication
         Connections and Features............................ 16
        Unidirectional Control and Communication
         Connections................................................. 18
      Resetting the Unit.............................................. 21

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IPL Pro Series • Contents   vi
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      1
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.

                                                                            IPL Pro Series • Introduction         2
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.
                                                       Features
                                                                       Ports
                                                               IR/Serial
                                                                           Contact
                                                      5-pole

                                                                                     Relay
                                                                           Input
                                                      COM

                                            Power                                                     IR
                                                                                             LAN

           Model               Mounting     Supply                                                 Learning
           IPL Pro S1                                   1      —            —        —       1       —
           IPL Pro S3                                   3      —            —        —       1       —
                                           External
           IPL Pro S6            Rack                   6      —            —        —       1       —
                                           or PoE
           IPL Pro IRS8                                —         8          —        —       1       
           IPL Pro CR88                                —       —             8        8      1       —

                                                                                 IPL Pro Series • Introduction   3
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.
              Flat Panel Display
               MODEL 80

                                                                                                                                                           Extron
                                                                                                                                                           IPL Pro S1
                                                                                                                                                           IP Link Pro Control Processor
                                                                                                                                                             POWER
                                                                                                                                                                         MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    IPL PRO S1
                                                                                                                                                             12V         S/N: ####### E######         COM
                                                                                                                                                            0.2A MAX

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tx Rx G RTS CTS                LAN / PoE
                                                                                                                        FLAT PANEL

                                                                                                                                     HDMI with                            RS-232                                     Ethernet                                                                                              Extron
                                                                                                                                     Embedded Audio                                                                  /PoE                                                                                                  TLP Pro 520M
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           5" Wall Mount
                                                                                                                                             1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
                                                Media Player                                                                                                           Ethernet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ethernet/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 TCP/IP                                               PoE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Network
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Extron

              Figure 3.                                                                                              An IPL Pro S1 Application

                                                                                                                                                                                                  RS-232

                                                                                                                                                           RS-232
                                        COM 1             COM 2             COM 3
                                                                                           IPL PRO S6

                                                                                                                      Extron IPL Pro S6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      HDCP-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Compliant
                                                                                            MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                                            S/N: ####### E######

                                     Tx Rx G RTS CTS   Tx Rx G RTS CTS   Tx Rx G RTS CTS
                           POWER
                           12V          COM 4             COM 5             COM 6

                                                                                                                      IP Link Pro Control Processor
                          X.XA MAX

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Displays
                                     Tx Rx G RTS CTS   Tx Rx G RTS CTS   Tx Rx G RTS CTS        LAN / PoE

                                                                                                                     Ethernet/PoE

                                                                                                                                                      Ethernet
                                                                                               Control
                                                                                                VLAN                                                                                                                                                               HDMI                                                                  HDMI
              RS-232

                                                                                                                        Ethernet/
                                                                                                                        Power

                                                                                                                                     Power                                                                                                                                                                                                                                MEDIA I MEDIA II
              Quantum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      COMPLIANT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       COMPLIANT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  COMPLIANT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   COMPLIANT

                                                                                                                                     Injector
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         HDCP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HDCP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     HDCP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HDCP

              Elite
                                                                                                                                                                       CONTROL

              Control                                                                                                   Ethernet/
              Software                                                                                                  Power                                                                                        IN    IN    IN               IN                        IN                OUT                 OUT

                                                                                                                                                                                 1          2     3         4        5     6      7               8                         9                 10                    11                  12   13   14   15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ATTENTION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FOR HANDLING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ELECTROSTATIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SENSITIVE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         DEVICES

                          Extron TLP Pro 1520TG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WARNING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SEE USER GUIDE BEFORE

                                                                          15" Tabletop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 USING THIS EQUIPMENT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 NO USER-SERVICEABLE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     PARTS INSIDE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             REFER ALL SERVICING TO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

                                                                         TouchLink Pro
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  GROUNDED/EARTHED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  DO NOT OBSTRUCT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 VENTILATION GRILLES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

                                                                           Touchpanel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Extron Quantum Elite
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Scalable Multi-Graphic
                                                                                                                      Composite or S-video                                                                                                                                                                       Videowall Processor System
               CCTV                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            HDMI                                                         Blu-ray Player
               Cameras                                                                                                                                                                                    RGB                                                                                                                                                STANDBY/ON
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             PQLS   HDMI   OPEN/CLOSE   FL OFF

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         USB

                                                                                                                                                                                                            RGB                                                                               HDMI                                                          DSS Receiver
                                                                                                                     PC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     DVI                                                     HDMI                                                                           DSS Receiver
                                                                                                                                          PC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         DVI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       HDMI                                                                                 DSS Receiver
                                                                                                                                                      PC
                                                                                                                                                                                 PC

              Figure 4.                                                                                              An IPL Pro S6 Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  IPL Pro Series • Introduction                                                                                                                                                  4
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/.

                                                                            IPL Pro Series • Introduction      5
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 • Introduction     6
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 avail­able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and
                     Driver Files on the Extron Website on page 26).

                                                    IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation        7
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)              User name
                  IP address                                             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.

                                               IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation          8
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.

                                             IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation         9
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..

                          Network Communication Setup

                           Connect the PC and the LAN port of the
                           control processor to the same network.
                                 Apply power to all devices.

                           Open the Toolbelt software from within
                   Global Configurator (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.

                                                                                  NOTE: If using
                      Using the MAC address, locate the desired device              802.1X security, see
                                  in the list and select it.
                                                                                    the Extron 802.1X
                                                                                    Technology Reference
                             Use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or                  Guide and the
                     use the Toolbelt Manage > Network Settings tab
                     feature to enter the IP address and subnet address,            Toolbelt Help file for
                       then configure other network settings as needed.             additional details on
                                                                                    system setup.

             Network Setup

                                                    IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation   10
Front Panel Features
               Examples of front panel features                                                 COM
                                                                                                                       IPL PRO S1
               are shown at right. The            Power                      R
                                                                                       Tx             RTS

               quantity and location of ports     LED                                  Rx             CTS

               and corresponding front panel
               LEDs differ among IPL models.                          Reset COM (Serial)
                                                                      Button  LEDs
               However, the functions of each                       (recessed)
               type of port and their LEDs are
               identical for all models.
                                                                                                                       IPL PRO S3
               Most of the features                                                   COM

               and LED indications are                                      RTS

                                                                            CTS                                              1000
               described and shown in             Power         R            Tx                                              LINK
                                                  LED
               the Rear Panel Features                                       Rx
                                                                                  1        2     3
                                                                                                                             ACT

               and Connections section
               starting on page 13 paired
               with the descriptions of the                  Reset                 COM (Serial)                                      LAN/
                                                             Button                  LEDs                                           Network
               corresponding rear panel                     (recessed)                                                               LEDs
               ports.
                NOTE: See the Software-                                                         COM
                                                                                                                      IPL PRO S6
                  based Configuration                                       RTS

                  and Control section                                       CTS                                              1000
                                                  Power
                  starting on page 24 and         LED
                                                                R            Tx                                              LINK
                                                                             Rx                                              ACT
                  the Global Configurator                                         1        2     3    4      5   6

                  Help File and Toolbelt
                  Help File for information
                  about Global Configurator                         Contact Input                Relay
                                                                       LEDs                      LEDs
                  and Toolbelt, which you
                  must use to set up the
                  unit.                                                                                              IPL PRO CR88
                                                                                 INPUT              RELAYS
                                                                            1               5   1            5

                                                                            2               6   2            6               1000
                                                  Power         R           3               7   3            7               LINK
    Reset Features                                LED                       4               8   4            8               ACT

               Reset button and LED —
               Pressing this recessed button
                                                             Reset                                                                   LAN/
               causes various product                        Button                   IR/Serial                  IR Learning        Network
               settings to be reset to the                  (recessed)                  LEDs                       Receiver          LEDs
               factory defaults. The green
               power LED blinks depending                                                                            IPL PRO IRS8
               on the selected reset mode                                               IR/SERIAL
                                                                                       1              5
               (see Resetting the Unit on                                              2              6                      1000
               page 21 and the reset              Power         R                      3              7                 IR   LINK
                                                  LED
               modes table on page 21                                                  4              8                      ACT

               for details).

                                                           NOTE: Numbers adjacent to LEDs
                                                             correspond to the like-numbered
                                                             rear panel ports.

                                                          Figure 5.      IPL Pro Series Front Panels

                                                  IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation                                   11
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.
                                                                                             IR

               This receiver accepts infrared signals of from 30 kHz to 300 kHz.                      IR Receiver
               The IR remote control must be pointed directly at the receiver                         IR Learning Angle
               for best results. The diagram at right indicates the best                              and Distance
               distances and angles at which to hold the remote control.
                                                                                                   2–12"
                                                                                                  (4–30 cm)

                                                                                         1    2   3

                                                                                         4    5   6

                                                                                         7    8   9

                                                                                              0

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).

                                                   IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation              12
Rear Panel Features and Connections
                                                  ATTENTION:
                                                    • Installation and service must be performed by experienced personnel.
                                                         •      L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par du personnel expérimenté.

                                                The quantity of ports and corresponding front panel LEDs differs among IPL models, but the
                                                functions of each type of port and their LEDs are identical for any model that includes that
                                                type of port.

        A                      D                        B
         POWER
                     MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                      IPL PRO S1                                                                      INPUT                                           RELAYS                                  IPL PRO CR88
         12V         S/N: ####### E######               COM

                                                                                                                  C                                                                                                                                                        D
        0.2A MAX                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  S/N: ####### E######

                                                                                                                                                  1   2       3   4   G                   1           2               3           4
                                                    Tx Rx G RTS CTS                                                             POWER
                                                                                             LAN / PoE
                                                                                                                                12V
                                                                                                                               0.3A MAX
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           C
                                                                                      IPL PRO S3                                                  5   6       7   8   G                   5           6               7           8                   LAN / PoE
                                                                                  MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

                                                                                                                  D
                                                                          00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                          MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                                          S/N: ####### E######
                                                                          S/N: ####### E######

      POWER
      12V             COM 1                      COM 2                COM 3                                                    A                      E                                               F
                                                                                                                  C
     0.3A MAX

                   Tx Rx G RTS CTS            Tx Rx G RTS CTS   Tx Rx G RTS CTS              LAN / PoE

     A                                           B
                      COM 1                      COM 2                COM 3
                                                                                      IPL PRO S6                                                                                                                                          IPL PRO IRS8
                                                                                         MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           D
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                                         S/N: ####### E######                                                                                                                     MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  S/N: ####### E######
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  S/N: ####### E######
                   Tx Rx G RTS CTS            Tx Rx G RTS CTS   Tx Rx G RTS CTS
      POWER                                                                                                                     POWER
      12V             COM 4                      COM 5                COM 6                                                     12V                                           IR/SERIAL

                                                                                                                  C                                                                                                                                                        C
     0.3A MAX                                                                                                                  0.3A MAX       1           2           7           8               7           8               7           8

                   Tx Rx G RTS CTS            Tx Rx G RTS CTS   Tx Rx G RTS CTS              LAN / PoE                                    S       G   S       G   S       G   S       G       S       G   S       G       S       G   S       G       LAN / PoE

                                                                                                                               A                                                      G
                                                Figure 6.                  IPL Pro Series Rear Panels

    A        Power input connector (external power supply), page 14                                                                                   E                   Contact input ports, page 18
    B        5-pole COM ports (RS-232/RS-422*/RS-485*), page 33                                                                                       F                   Relay ports, page 19
    C        LAN connectors and LEDs (Ethernet), page 17                                                                                              G                   IR/serial output ports, page 20
    D        MAC address, page 17

                                                                                                                      IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation                                                                                                  13
Power Connections
          A   Power input connector (external power supply) — Connect the IPL to the
              included 12 VDC, 0.5 A power supply via this port (see figure 7 on page 13), then
              connect the external power supply to a 100 to 240 VAC power source.

                        POWER
                        12V
                       X.XA MAX                       Power Input, External Power Supply                                          R
                                               • Connect to           • Front panel LED ( ) blinks during
                                                 included 12 VDC        boot-up and remains lit when the
                                                 power supply.          IPL is powered and operational.
                                  Rear                                                                                    Front Panel
                                  Panel

                                     3/16"                                                           Ground all devices.        NOTE: Check
                                     (5 mm)
                                                                              To                                                  the polarity
                                     Max.                                     AC
                                                                   Ridged                                                         of the power
                                                                             power
                                                      – Return                                                                    supply before
                                                      +12 VDC input                                                               connecting it
                                    Tie Wrap                                                            External 12 VDC
                                                               Smooth                                    Power Supply             to the IPL.
              Smooth              Ridged

              Figure 7.               Connecting an External Power Supply

               ATTENTION:
                  • Always use a power supply supplied or specified by Extron. Use of an
                         unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may
                         cause damage to the supply and the unit.
                  • Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie par Extron ou recommandée.
                         L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute certification
                         de conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi
                         que l’unité.
                  • If not provided with a power supply, this product is intended to be supplied by a
                         UL Listed power source marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated output
                         12 VDC, minimum 0.5 A, or 48 VDC (PoE), minimum 0.35 A.
                  • Si le produit n’est pas fourni avec une source d’alimentation, il doit être alimenté
                         par une source d’alimentation certifié UL de classe 2 ou LPS, avec une tension
                         nominale 12 Vcc, 0.5 A minimum ou 48 Vcc (PoE) minimum, 0.35 A minimum.
                  • Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters are not suitable for use in air
                         handling spaces or in wall cavities.
                  • Sauf mention contraire, les adaptateurs CA/CC ne conviennent pas à une
                         utilisation dans les espaces d’aération ou dans les cavités murales.
                  • The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of
                         National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian Electrical
                         Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently fixed to a
                         building structure or similar structure.
                  • Cette installation doit toujours être conforme aux dispositions applicables
                         du Code américain de l’électricité (National Electrical Code) ANSI/NFPA 70,
                         article 725, et du Code canadien de l’électricité, partie 1, section 16. La source
                         d’alimentation ne devra pas être fixée de façon permanente à une structure de
                         bâtiment ou à une structure similaire.

                                                            IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation                              14
NOTE: The IPL Pro Series control processors accept power over Ethernet (PoE)
  through the LAN/PoE port (see figure 7, C on page 13) in addition to network
  communication (see the cabling and details information on page 17). Both
  an external power supply and PoE can be connected to the control processor
  simultaneously. The IPL uses PoE when it is available but can switch seamlessly to
  the external 12 VDC power supply if the PoE connection is dropped.

ATTENTION:
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) is intended for indoor use only. It is to be connected
    only to networks or circuits that are not routed to the outside plant or building.
   •   L’alimentation via Ethernet (PoE) est destinée à une utilisation en intérieur
       uniquement. Elle doit être connectée seulement à des réseaux ou des circuits
       qui ne sont pas routés au réseau ou au bâtiment extérieur.

                             IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation       15
Bidirectional Control and Communication Connections and Features
                                     B      5-pole COM ports, RS‑232/RS-422*/RS-485* (see figure 7, on page 13) —
                                            Use COM ports for serial control of a display
                                            or other device and to receive status messages
                                            from the connected devices. These ports can             3/16"    TIP: STP 20-2P
                                            send commands from a driver file. RS-232 is            (5 mm)
                                                                                                        Max.
                                                                                                              cable, shown
                                                                                                              at left, is
                                            the default mode of operation.                   7/8"
                                                                                           (22 mm)
                                                                                                                                                                              recommended
                                            IPL Pro Series serial protocol:                                                                                                   for these
                                                                                                                                                         Heat Shrink          connections.
                                            •      300 to 115200 baud (9600 baud = default)                                                               on Outer
                                                                                                                                                          Jacket to           For best
                                                                                                                                                            Inner             results,
                                            •      8 (default) or 7 data bits                                                                             Conductor
                                                                                                                                                          Transition          insulate the
                                            •      1 (default) or 2 stop bits                                                                                                 common or
                                                                                                                                                                              drain wires
                                            •      No parity (default), even, or odd parity                                                                                   using heat
                                                                                                                                      Extron                                  shrink.
                                            •      Flow control support (default = none):                                         STP 20-2P Cable
                                                   hardware and software (XON, XOFF)

                                            *Supported serial formats vary depending on                                                                  Serial Options
                                            the model and the COM port, as shown at                                           Model             COM Port
                                                                                                                                                                 RS-232           RS-232, RS-422,
                                                                                                                                                                                    or RS-485
                                                                                                                                                                  Only
                                            right.                                                                            IPL Pro S1              1
                                                                                                                              IPL Pro S3              1
                                            Use the following diagram as a wiring guide to                                    IPL Pro S6
                                                                                                                                                    2, 3
                                                                                                                                                      1
                                            cable the IPL to other devices.                                                                     2, 3, 4, 5, 6

             Rear Panels                                                                                                     Front Panels
                  COM 1                                            Serial (COM) Ports
                                                                                                                                                 COM
                                                    5-pole COM               Select protocol via software.
               Tx Rx G RTSCTS
                                                (RS-232, RS-422*, RS-485*)   COM port default protocol:                          RTS
                                                  *See the Serial Options
                                                    table for which port     • 9600 baud                                         CTS
                  COM 4
                                                 supports which standards.   • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit                           Tx
                                                                             • no parity   • no flow control
                                                                                                                                  Rx
                                                                                                                                        1   2     3      4   5    6
               Tx Rx G RTSCTS
                                                   NOTE: The 5-pole COM ports support both
                                                     hardware and software flow control.                                           RTS = Request to Send
                                                                                                                                   CTS = Clear to Send
                                                                                                                                   Tx = Transmitting Data
                                                                                                                                                                            COM
                                                                                                                                   Rx = Receiving Data
                                                                                                                                                                       Tx
                                                                                                                                                                       Tx         RTS

                                                                                                                                                                       Rx
                                                                                                                                                                       R          CTS

                                                                  CTS   Clear to send                                Projector, Panel              5-pole COM Pin Configurations
To 5-pole                                                         RTS   Request to send                              Display, PC, or
                                                                   G    Ground                                        Other RS-232,               Pin        RS-232 RS-422*               RS-485*
COM port                                                           Rx   Receive                 Receive (Rx)           RS-422, or                                                            Data-
                                                                   Tx   Transmit                Transmit (Tx)        RS-485 Device              1 (Tx)           Tx          Tx-
                                                                                                                                                                                          (pins 1 & 2
                            Heat Shrink                                          Heat Shrink          Strip wires                               2 (Rx)           Rx          Rx-        tied together)
                            Over Shield Wires                                                         3/16" (5 mm)
                                                                                                      max.                                      3 (G)         Ground        Ground         Ground
                                                                                                                                                4 (RTS)          RTS         Tx+             Data+
                                                                                                                                                                                          (pins 4 & 5
 NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.                                                       5 (CTS)          CTS         Rx+        tied together)
                                                                                                                                            *See the Serial Options table of supported
                                                                                                                                             formats for each port.

                                            Figure 8.                Wiring COM ports for Serial Control

                                            For bidirectional serial communication, the transmit, ground, and receive pins must be
                                            wired at both the IPL Pro Series and the other device. Each projector or other device
                                            may require different wiring. For details, see the manual for that equipment or read the
                                            Extron device driver communication sheet, which is included with the drivers.
                                                NOTE: Maximum distances between the IPL and the device being controlled are
                                                  generally up to 200 feet (61 m) but may vary based on factors such as cable
                                                  gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the IPL and the device
                                                  being controlled).

                                                                                                IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation                                               16
C      LAN/PoE (Ethernet) connectors and LEDs — To connect the IPL to an Ethernet
                                           network (so you can configure and control the IPL and the devices connected to it),
                                           plug a cable into the LAN RJ-45 socket (see figure 7 on page 13) and connect the
                                           other end of the cable to a network switch, hub, router, or PC connected to a LAN or
                                           the Internet. For details of communication protocols, ports, and services used, see the
                                           Pro Series Control Product Network Ports and Licenses Guide at www.extron.com.
                                           The IPL Pro Series control processors accept power over Ethernet (PoE) through the
                                           LAN port (see the Power over Ethernet (PoE) Attention statement on page 15).
                                           Both an external power supply and PoE can be connected to the control processor
                                           simultaneously. The IPL uses PoE when it is available but can switch seamlessly to the
                                           external power supply if the PoE connection is dropped.
                                           Cabling:
                                           •  For 10Base-T (10 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 3 or better cable.
                                           •  For 100Base-T (max. 155 Mbps) or 1000Base-T networks, use a CAT 5 or better cable.
                                           You must configure this port before using it. Configure the settings via Global
                                           Configurator. See Software-Based Configuration and Control starting on
                                           page 24 of this guide for basic information on configuration.
                                           Activity LED (connector and front panel) — This yellow LED blinks to indicate network
                                                     activity.
                                           Link LED (connector and front panel) — This green LED lights to indicate a good
                                                     network connection.
                                           1000 LED (front panel) — This green LED lights when the unit is connected to a gigabit
                                                     network connection.

                          TCP/IP                                        Extron Devices
PC                        Network                                     (Switchers, Scalers)
                                                Touchlink Pro
                                                 Touchpanel
                              Ethernet

                  Insert Twisted
                    Pair Wires
                                                                                       NOTES:
                                                                                         • The factory configured passwords for this device
                                                                                           have been set to the device serial number.
                                                                                           Passwords are case sensitive. Performing a Reset
RJ-45                                                                                      to Factory Defaults reset (see Resetting the Unit
Connector
                                                                                           on page 21) sets the passwords to extron.
                                                                                         •    DHCP is off by default.
                         Pins:
                       87654321

                IPL PR
                    PRO S6                                                  LAN/PoE (Ethernet)
                                                   Default protocol:                      Power over Ethernet (PoE):
            5-A
              A6-XX-XX-XX
            5--A66-XX-XX-XX
            #### E######
                                                   • IPL IP address: 192.168.254.250      If PoE is available, the IPL uses PoE.                              1000 Mbps
 Activity                                Link                                                                                                                 Connection
 LED                                     LED       • Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0          If PoE is dropped (disconnects), the             1000
                                                   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0           IPL switches seamlessly to the                                      Network is
                                                   • DNS address: 127.0.0.1               external 12 VDC power supply, if it              LINK               active.
                                                   • DHCP: off                            is installed.                                    ACT
                                                   • Link speed and duplex level:         Default login credentials:                                          Data is being
                      LAN / PoE                                                                                                                               sent/received.
                                                     autodetected                         • Username: admin or user
                                                   • Data rates: 10/100/1000Base-T        • Password: extron
             Rear Panel                                                                                                            Front Panel

                                           Figure 9.        LAN Connector and LEDs

                                    D      MAC address — This is the unique user hardware ID number                                                                MAC
                                                                                                                                                                   Address
                                           (Media Access Control [MAC] address) of the unit (for example,                            MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
                                           00-05-A6-05-1C-A0). You may need this address during                                      S/N: ####### E######

                                           configuration.

                                                                                       IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation                             17
Unidirectional Control and Communication Connections
           E   Input (contact closure input) ports (see figure 7 on page 13) — To allow the
               IPL to monitor devices to trigger events, connect a switch, sensor, or similar item to one
               of these ports. Wire the ports as shown below.
                Rear Panel                                          Input (Contact closure input)                                    Front Panel

                        INPUT
                                                     Each port senses external switch or contact closure by using a
                                                     1k ohm pull-up resistor in a TTL (5 VDC) circuit.
                                                                                                                                             INPUT
                                                     Use these ports to monitor or trigger events and functions
                   1   2   3   4 G                   (toggle relays, issue commands, send e-mail), once configured.                      1           5

                                                                                                                                         2           6

                                                                                                                                         3           7

                                                                                                                                         4           8

                   5   6   7   8 G

                                      Heat
                                     Shrink
                                      Over                                                                                             Input LEDs
                                     Shield                                                                                          Light when the
                                     Wires                                          Ground                                           corresponding
                                                                                                           Share the same ground     ports are active
                                                                                         Wire              among contact input       (tied to ground,
                                                                                         Nut                                         logic low).
                                                                                                           connections.
                                                                                                Device 4
                                     G               Switch,                                    Device 3      (Switches, sensors,
                                     4               Sensor                                                     relays, or similar
                                     3                                                          Device 2             items)
                                     2
                                     1                                                          Device 1

               Figure 10.             Wiring the Contact Input Ports
               A 1k ohm pull-up resistor in a TTL (5 VDC) circuit senses external switch or contact
               closure. After these ports have been configured, when the circuit between a signal
               pin and a ground pin is closed, each port can trigger events (such as toggling relays,
               issuing commands, or sending an e-mail).
               •       When an external switch closes (shorts to ground, logic low), the port is on and the
                       front panel LED is on.
               •       When the external switch opens (logic high), the port is off. The front panel LED is
                       off.
               •       Example application: connecting a two-position switch

                                     +5.0 V

                                                 1k ohms

                                                                                                                   Two-position
                                                                                                                     Switch
                                     SW 2

                                                                                  Contact
                                                                                  Input
                               CTL
                                                                 Voltage
                                              SW 1              Protection

                                                                                  GND

                       Figure 11. Contact Input Application: Two-position Switch With Pull-up
                       Two-position switch is open: logic high, front panel LED is off.
                       Two-position switch is closed: logic low, front panel LED is lit.

                                                                 IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation                                     18
F   Relay ports — Relay ports (see figure 7 on page 13) provide control for power,
    screen or projector lifts, window coverings, and similar items, when trigger events occur.
    Rear Panel                                                                                                Front Panel

                RELAYS

                                                                                                                       RELAYS

          1     2    3    4                                                Relays                                  1            5

                                                     • Connect devices for relay control.                          2            6
                                                     • Do not exceed a total of 24 V at 1 A for each port.         3            7

                                                                                                                   4            8

          5     6    7    8

                                                                                                                Relay LEDs

                         Normally
                            Open

                                    Common
                                                                                                                Light when the
                                                                                                             corresponding relays
                                             All relays are                                                  are activated (tied to
                                             normally open.                                                     GND, closed).
To Room Control
   Equipment

    Figure 12.                Cabling Relay Ports
    These relay contacts may be used to control any equipment as long as the contact
    specifications of a total of 24 V at 1 A are not exceeded for each port. These relays are
    normally open by default.
    When activated, the open contacts close. They can be set up to operate in one of two ways:
    •         Latching (brief or indefinite period contact) (press to close, press to open), or
    •         Pulsed (timed cycle) (press to close, timeout to open, with automatic repeat).
    In pulse mode the default timeout period (hold time) is ½ second (500 ms). Use Global
    Configurator to change the length of the timeout period.
        NOTE: The pulse function is absolute: it always sets the relay state to closed, times
          out (briefly), then opens the contact. It overrides the previously selected setting (on
          state, off state, or toggle).

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G    IR/serial output ports (see figure 7 on page 13) — An IPL Pro Series controller
                             with these ports can use infrared signals or unidirectional RS‑232 serial signals to
                             control various devices (up to four per port for IR) via these ports. Set output signal type
                             (IR or serial) during configuration. The figure below shows wiring examples.
               Rear Panel                                                                                                                       Front Panel
                                                                                                  IR/Serial Ports
                                                                                      Output options:
                                                                                                                                                    IR/SERIAL
                                                                                      • IR (30 kHz to 300 kHz,
                                                                                        with or without carrier signals)                           1          5
                                                                                      • Unidirectional RS-232                                       2         6
                                     IR/SERIAL
                    1   2     7       8      7    8    7     8                                                                                      3         7

                                                                                                                                                    4         8

                   S G S G   S G S G       S G S G    S G S G

                                                                                                                                                  IR/S LEDs
                                                                                                                                       Light when signals are transmitted
                                                      or                                                                               on the corresponding IR/serial port.
                               3/16"
                              (5 mm)
                               max.                                                                     (-)
 To a Projector,
 Panel Display,                                                                                        (+)                      To the IR Receiver of a
                    IR or RS-232                                                            (-)                                  Projector, Display, or
  or the Wired                                                                G Ground                  (-)
  IR Remote or
                          Output                                                                                                    Source Device
                          Ground                                              S IR Output
 RS-232 Port of                                              Unidirectional                 (+)        (+)
a Source Device                                                    IR                             Two Single IR Emitters

                             Figure 13.               Wiring the IR/Serial Ports

                             Serial control — Connect one of these ports to the serial control receive (Rx) and
                             ground pins of the device to be controlled. These ports have the same serial protocol
                             options (see page 16) as the COM ports.
                             IR control — Connect one of these ports directly to the wired IR port of another device.
                             Alternatively, insert the wires from up to four IR Emitters into an IR port and place the
                             heads of the emitters over or next to the IR signal pickup windows of the devices. For
                             wiring, see the following diagrams or the IR Emitter Installation Guide (available on
                             www.extron.com).
                               NOTE: Each emitter must be within 100 feet (30.4 meters) of the IPL for best
                                 IR control results.

                             Installing One Single Emitter		 Installing One Dual Emitter
                                   Ground (−)                                                                   Ground (−)

                              IR Signal (+)                                                                    IR Signal (+)

                                                 One Single IR Emitter               		                                    Dual IR Emitter

                             Installing Two Single Emitters
                             When installing only single emitters, tie them in series as shown below.
                                   Ground (−)
                                                       (−)
                                                       (+)

                              IR Signal (+)            (−)
                                                       (+)

                                                 Two Single IR Emitters

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Resetting the Unit
                                               There are four 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, Extron Tweeker, or small screwdriver to
                                               access it. See the reset modes table below and on the next page for a
                                               summary of the modes.                                                                              R

                                                 ATTENTION:
                                                   • Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode
                                                     may result in unintended loss of flash memory programming,                            Power      Reset
                                                                                                                                            LED       Button
                                                     port reassignment, or a unit reboot.
                                                     • Analysez minutieusement les différents modes de
                                                       réinitialisation. Appliquer le mauvais mode de réinitialisation
                                                       peut causer une perte inattendue de la programmation
                                                       de la mémoire flash, une reconfiguration des ports ou une
                                                       réinitialisation de l’unité.

                                                 NOTE: If you hold down the Reset button continuously, the LED blinks every
                                                   3 seconds, and the unit enters a different mode, from the Reset all IP Settings mode
                                                   through the Reset to Factory Defaults mode. For Reset to Factory Defaults mode
                                                   the LED blinks three times, the third blink indicating the last mode. The modes are
                                                   separate functions, not a continuation from one mode to the next.

                                                 IPL Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode Summary
                       Use This          Activation                                                         Result
Mode

                       Mode to...

                       Temporarily       To start the Use Factory Firmware reset mode and replace           The control processor reverts to the
                       boot up the       firmware:                                                          factory default firmware. Event scripting
                       unit with         1. On the control processor, hold down the recessed Reset          does not start if the unit is powered on in
                       factory-              button while applying power to the unit. Keep holding the      this mode. All user files and settings such
Use Factory Firmware

                       installed             button down until the Power LED blinks twice, then release     as drivers, adjustments, and IP settings are
                       firmware for a        the button. The LED blinks slowly during bootup. The control   maintained.
                       single power          processor enters factory firmware mode.
                       cycle in the                                                                          NOTE: To return the unit to the firmware
                       event that        2. Upload new firmware to the unit as desired (see Updating           version that was running prior to the
                       a firmware            the Firmware on page 35 for details).                             reset, cycle power to the unit.
                       update has         NOTE: Do not continue to operate the IPL Pro control
                       failed or if
                                            processor using the factory firmware version. If you want to
                       incompatibility
                       issues arise         use the factory default firmware version, you must upload
                       with user-           that version again. See the Global Configurator Help File or
                       loaded               Toolbelt Help File for firmware upload instructions.
                       firmware

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IPL Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode Summary
                    Use This         Activation                                                           Result
Mode

                    Mode to...

                    Recover          For devices with firmware version 1.04 and lower
                    project
                    configuration    To start the Project Recovery reset mode and recover a project:      Project Recovery mode stops regular
                    and program      1. On the PC, open Global Configurator.                              operation and allows a connection to be
                    files if                                                                              made to the unit via GC software without
                    passwords        2. Click the Tools menu and select Project Recovery. The             requiring password entry so that project
                    have been lost       Recovery Mode dialog box opens.                                  files can be retrieved and saved.
                                     3. Enter the IP address or host name of the target device for
                                         which you want to perform project recovery.                      • During product recovery mode, events are
                                                                                                            stopped, and so is communication with AV
                                     4. Click Recover. The software allows indefinite time to               devices.
                                         establish a connection (until a connection is made or the user
                                         clicks Cancel).                                                  • While the control processor is in this mode,
                                                                                                            use the GC software to recover project
                                     5. On the control processor, hold down the recessed Reset              files.
                                         button while applying power to the unit. Hold the button down
                                         until the Power LED blinks twice, then release the button.       • If the software does not initiate project
                                         The control processor enters project recovery mode for             recovery within 30 seconds after the
                                         20 seconds, during which time the Power LED blinks quickly.        control processor enters this mode, the
                                         GC automatically connects to the control processor, then           control processor exits recovery mode.
                                         opens and retrieves the project from the unit.                   • Upon exiting project recovery mode:
                                     6. Cycle power to the control processor to exit project recovery       • The unit returns to its pre-recovery
                                         mode.                                                                  mode state and settings.
                                     7. Perform the Reset to Factory Defaults reset on the control          • The Power LED returns to being
                                         processor.                                                             steadily lit.
                                     8. Open Toolbelt, start device discovery, select the desired
                                         control processor from the list and click Manage.
                                     9. Click the Network Settings tab and set the IP address of
                                         the control processor.
                                     10. Click the User Management tab and change the passwords
                                         of the control processor.
 Project Recovery

                                     11. Close Toolbelt.
                                     12. In GC, add the new passwords to the recovered project.
                                     13. Save the project.
                                     14. Upload the project from GC to the control processor.

                                     For devices with firmware version 1.05 and higher
                                     To start the Project Recovery reset mode and recover a project:      Project Recovery mode stops regular
                                     1. On the PC, open Global Configurator.                              operation and allows a connection to be
                                                                                                          made to the unit via GC software without
                                     2. Click the Tools menu and select Project Recovery. The             requiring password entry so that project
                                         Recovery Mode dialog box opens.                                  files can be retrieved and saved.
                                     3. Enter the IP address or host name of the target device for
                                         which you want to perform project recovery.                      • During project recovery mode, events are
                                                                                                            stopped, and so is communication with AV
                                     4. Click Recover. The software allows indefinite time to stablish      devices.
                                         a connection (until a connection is made or the user clicks
                                         Cancel).                                                         • While the control processor is in this mode,
                                                                                                            use the GC software to recover project
                                     5. On the control processor, press the Reset button three              files.
                                         times within one second. The control processor enters
                                         project recovery mode for 30 seconds, during which time the      • If the software does not initiate project
                                         Power LED blinks quickly.                                          recovery within 30 seconds after thecontrol
                                                                                                            processor enters this mode, the control
                                         GC automatically connects to the control processor, then           processor exits recovery mode.
                                         opens and retrieves the project from the unit.
                                                                                                          • Upon exiting project recovery mode:
                                     6. Perform the Reset to Factory Defaults reset on the control
                                         processor.                                                         • The unit returns to its pre-recoverymode
                                                                                                                state and settings.
                                     7. Open Toolbelt, start device discovery, select the desired
                                                                                                            • The Power LED returns to being
                                         control processor from the list and click Manage.
                                                                                                                steadily lit.
                                     8. Click the Network Settings tab and set the IP address of
                                         the control processor.
                                     9. Click the User Management tab and change the passwords
                                         of the control processor.
                                     10. Close Toolbelt.
                                     11. In GC, add the new passwords to the recovered project.
                                     12. Save the project.
                                     13. Upload the project from GC to the control processor.

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