IPCP Pro Series • Introduction 3
Features
General features
Flexible options for device control — The IPCP offers RS-232 and infrared (IR) control,
TCP/Ethernet control and monitoring, relays, and either digital I/O (digital input or digital
output) or flex I/O (analog input or digital input or digital output) controls.
• Any IPCPPro control processor with an IR receiver port can learn IR signals from
remote controls to communicate with sources such as DVD players. Users can create
their own IR device drivers or go to the Extron website (www.extron.com) to obtain
drivers.
• All models include an Extron eBUS port, which allows a variety of eBUS devices (such
as button panels) and accessories (including power and signal hubs) to be connected
to a single control processor. eBUS button panels are automatically recognized by the
control processor and can be added or removed at any time.
• Some models also offer contact input ports, independently switched 12VDC power
output, or a port for volume control of an Extron audio amplifier.
Several mounting options
• The DR models (IPCPPro 350DR and IPCPPro 355DR) can be mounted to a standard
35mm × 7.5mm DIN rail.
• The IPCPPro embedded control processors are embedded into a variety of other
Extron products such as matrix switchers and scalers, which can be rack mounted.
• All other models are housed in a standard 1U high enclosure which is easily rack
mounted or can be installed in or under furniture with an optional mounting kit.
Universal power system compatibility
• The IPCPPro360, IPCPPro550, and IPCPPro555 include an internal power supply
that accepts 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input.
• Other models include a 12VDC external power supply that accepts 100-240 VAC,
50-60 Hz input.
• Some models offer PoE+ output on the LAN or AVLAN ports.
Network and configuration features
• Global compatibility — The IPCP 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 IPCP embedded web pages include online
diagnostics and monitoring of basic features.
• Network switch — The IPCPPro350, IPCPPro embedded control processors, and
IPCPPro360 include an unmanaged threeport switch that supports 10Base-T up to
gigabit (1000Base-T) Ethernet communication. Connect any one of these ports to the
network for communication with the IPCP. Connect the other two ports to devices such
as TouchLink Pro touchpanels and network-controlled AV devices.
• 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 IPCP provides support for the following:
• TCP, UDP, and HTTP connections
• Password protection using secure communication
• Up to 32 (GCProfessional) or 8 (GCPlus) Ethernet devices at a time depending on
the configuration mode
• Connection via IP address or host name
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• The IPCP Pro PCS1 includes one switched AC power
output port for power control of a connected device.
Each IPCPProSeries control processor offers
up to 4.5MB of flash memory for storing
Extron GlobalViewer and user-supplied web
pages, configuration settings, and device
drivers. Data in flash memory is served at a
transfer rate of 6 Mbps (megabits per second).
SDRAM: 512 MB
Flash: 4.5 GB