MLC Plus 50/100/200 Series • Introduction 4
Features
General features
• Flexible options for device control
• Controlling the MLC — All models offer front panel controls. The MLC can also
be controlled using Extron Control apps, or digitalinput signals.
• Controlling other devices — The MLCPlus50/100/200Series models offer
RS-232 and IR-based control, digital input, and relay controls. Except for the
MLCPlus50, they also include a port for volume control of an Extron audio
amplifier.
Available Ports
Model LAN
(Ethernet)
Serial
(RS‑232)
IR Volume
control
Digital
input
Relays
MLC Plus 50 1 1 1 0 1 2
MLC Plus 100 1 2 1 1 1 2
MLC Plus 100 AAP 1 2 1 1 1 2
MLC Plus 200 1 2 1 1 1 2
MLC Plus 200 AAP 1 2 1 1 1 2
• A variety of mounting options — The MLC can be mounted in furniture or a wall, in
a lectern, or in a surface mount box, depending on the model and its faceplate.
US Gang Size and AAP Options
Model US gang size AAP opening?
MLC Plus 50 2 No
MLC Plus 100 2 No
MLC Plus 100 AAP 4 Yes
MLC Plus 200 3 No
MLC Plus 200 AAP 5 Yes
NOTE: Optional kits (alternative mounting hardware and faceplates) are available
for the MLCPlus100 and MLCPlus200 to add an opening for a 1-gang product
that fits within a decorator-style opening.
• Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) — The MLC supports power over
Ethernet, which allows the controller to receive both power and an Ethernet connection
over a single connector.
• Support for an optional external power supply — The MLC also supports
connection to an optional external 12VDC, 0.5A power supply that accepts
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz input. The power supply is not included with the
MLCPlus50/100/200.
Network and configuration features
• Global compatibility — The MLC 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 MLC Plus 50/100/200 embedded web pages include
basic information about the device, time, network settings, firmware version, system
project configuration information (project name, version, created date, GC version used),
and a firmware upload option.
Rev. C,
01/2018:
updated
power
supply
reference
from 1.0
A to 0.5 A
to reflect
phase‑out
of the 12
VDC, 1 A
supply..
Each MLCPlus50/100/200Series controller
offers up to 512MB 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: 512 MB