Extron electronics IPCP Pro Series User Manual

IPCP Pro Series • Contents vii
Contents Contents
Bidirectional Control and Communication
Connections and Features ........................... 23
Unidirectional Control and Communication
Connections ................................................ 28
Additional Control Ports ................................ 30
Resetting the Unit ............................................. 44
Software-Based
Configuration and Control .........................47
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 47
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 48
Downloading the Software and Getting Started .. 49
Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website ................ 49
Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 50
Things to Do After Installing GC and
Before Starting a Project .............................. 51
Using GC: Helpful Tips ................................. 51
Troubleshooting ................................................ 52
Power Connections ...................................... 52
Data Connections ......................................... 52
Device Control Connections and
Configuration ............................................... 53
eBUS Connections and Configuration ........... 53
Reference Information ...............................54
Network Port Requirements and Licensed
Third-Party Software ........................................ 54
File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names .. 54
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates ........... 55
Unmounting a DIN Rail Unit .............................. 56
Firmware Updates .......................................57
Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 57
Using Global Configurator and Toolbelt ......... 57
Using a Browser ........................................... 57
Updating the Firmware ..................................... 58
Locating and Downloading the Firmware ...... 58
Installing Firmware ........................................ 58
Introduction ...................................................1
Before You Begin ................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers ................................. 1
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................... 1
Important Information You Need Before
Installation ..................................................... 2
About the IPCPProSeries .................................. 2
Features ......................................................... 3
Feature Summary Table .................................. 4
Application Diagrams .......................................... 5
Device Control .................................................... 7
About Global Configurator (with
GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes) ............... 8
About Global Scripter ......................................... 8
PC System Requirements ................................... 8
Hardware Features and Installation ...........9
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With
Installation ......................................................... 9
Get Ready ...................................................... 9
Mount and Cable All Devices ........................ 10
Set Up the Control Processor and
Touchpanels for Network Communication .... 10
Configure or Program the Control Processor
and Touchpanels ......................................... 11
Test and Troubleshoot................................... 12
Network Communication Setup ........................ 12
Front Panel Features ......................................... 13
IR Learning Receiver ..................................... 14
Reset Features ............................................. 15
Mounting the IPCPProSeries .......................... 15
Mounting Options ......................................... 15
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 15
Rear Panel Features of DIN Rail Models ........ 16
Mounting an IPCP DIN Rail Unit to a DIN Rail . 16
Ports, Addressing, and Connections ................. 18
Rear Panels — Rack Mount Models
Without AV LAN ........................................... 18
Rear Panels — Rack Mount Models
With AV LAN ................................................ 19
Front Panels — DIN Rail Models ................... 20
Power Connections ...................................... 21

Extron electronics IPCP Pro Series Specifications

General

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