Extron electronics IPCP Pro Series Setup Guide

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IPCP Pro Series • Setup Guide
The Extron IPCPPro Series IPLink
®
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 IPCPPro 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.
IPCP Pro Control Processors with AV LAN provide a secure network dedicated for the connection and isolation of AV devices.
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an IPCPPro Series control processor and to create a basic
configuration.
Use Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the IPCPPro control processor and other Extron control products.
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 the control processor using Extron Global Scripter
®
(GS).
The IPCP integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer
®
Enterprise (GVE) software and Extron Control apps 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 — Models Without AV LAN on
page4, Front Panel Features — Models With AV LAN on page5, Rear Panel Features — Models Without AV LAN
on page6, and Rear Panel Features — Models With AV LAN on page7) and of any TouchLinkPro 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 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 AV devices possible
• IR Learner Pro software — for use with models that have IR receiver ports. Use this 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 page15).
 Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You also need the following details for each IPLinkPro
device:
 DHCP setting (on or off)  Subnet mask  Username
 Device (IPCP Pro, TouchLinkPro, IPLPro) LAN IPaddress  Gateway IP address  Passwords
 AVLAN IPaddress (for models with AV LAN)
 Write down the MAC address of each network interface on each IPLinkPro device to be used.
 Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPCP will control.
Using a dedicated AVLAN 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.

Extron electronics IPCP Pro Series Specifications

General

Brand	Extron electronics
Model	IPCP Pro Series
Category	Control Unit
Language	English