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IPCP Pro Series • Setup Guide
The Extron IPCPPro Series IPLink
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Pro Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow users to
remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and switchers. All models include an
embedded web server. Depending on the model, an IPCPPro control processor can include multiple bidirectional serial ports,
relays, IR/serial ports, digital I/O, flex I/O, switched 12 VDC power output ports, a volume control port, or contact input ports for
use in applications that require control and monitoring of multiple devices within a large-scale AV system.
All models include an Extron eBUS port, which allows a variety of eBUS devices to be connected to a single control processor.
eBUS devices include an array of button panels as well as power and signal hubs. eBUS devices are automatically recognized by
the control processor and can be added or removed at any time.
The dual-NIC (network interface controller) models feature two network interfaces. One (at the LAN port) is for connection to the
corporate or “house” network. The second network interface (at the AVLAN port) is for dedicated control of local AV devices.
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an IPCPPro Series control processor and to create a basic
configuration.
Use the Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the IPCPPro control processor and other Extron control products.
Configure the control processor using Extron Global Configurator software running in Global Configurator Professional
(GCProfessional) or Global Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode, or program the control processor using Extron Global Scripter(GS).
The IPCP integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer
®
Enterprise (GVE) software and Extron Control for Web, iOS, and
Android for remote control applications. These control processors support multiple TouchLink
®
Pro touchpanel interfaces over a
standard Ethernet network. Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at www.extron.com.
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
Get Ready
Familiarize yourself with the features of the control processor (see Front Panel Features — Single-NIC Models on page4,
Front Panel Features — Dual-NIC Models on page5, Rear Panel Features — Single-NIC Models on page6, and
Rear Panel Features — Dual-NIC Models on page7) and of any TouchLinkPro touchpanels that will be part of the
system.
Download and install the latest version of the following:
• Toolbelt software — for discovering the control processor and other control products, for managing core settings, and
for upgrading firmware if the need arises.
• Global Configurator (GC) software — for setting up and configuring the control system. GCProfessional and GCPlus
modes include a link to the Toolbelt software.
• Global Scripter software — for setting up and programming the control processor (as an alternative to GC)
• GUI Designer software — for designing layouts for Extron TouchLinkPro touchpanels and third party touch interfaces
• IPLinkPro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of AV devices possible
• IR Learner Pro software — for use with models that have IR receiver ports, to create your own IR drivers using the
remote control of an AV device, if drivers are not already available from Extron
All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website on page14).
Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You will need the following details for each IPLinkPro
device:
DHCP setting (on or off) Subnet mask Username
Device (IPCP Pro, TouchLinkPro, IPLPro) LAN IPaddress Gateway IP address Passwords
AVLAN IPaddress (for dual-NIC models)
Write down the MAC address of each network interface card (NIC) on each IPLinkPro device to be used.
Using a dedicated AVLAN allows you to separate device control and
traffic from a corporate or campus communication network and to
safeguard AV systems from outside intrusion or interference.
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