MLC Plus 50/100/200 Series • Introduction 5
• Network connection — The MLCPlus50/100/200 models support 10Base-T up to
gigabit (1000Base-T) Ethernet communication.
• Remote equipment management — The IPLinkPro connection via the LAN
port on the MLCPlus 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 MLC provides support for the following:
• TCP, UDP, and HTTP connections
• Password protection using secure communication
• Up to eight or four Ethernet devices at a time depending on the configuration mode
(GCProfessional or GCPlus)
• Connection via IP address or host name
• Multi-level password protection — Allows security to be set based on user roles.
• System asset management — The configured system and controller allow you to
control, monitor, and schedule various functions of devices in the system.
• E-mail notification — The MLC can be set up to send e-mail notifications, such as a
notice that a projector has been disconnected or the projector lamp has been used for
a designated number of hours.
Application Diagrams
The following figures show examples of types of devices that can be connected to ports on
the MLCPlus50/100/200Series controllers.
XTP
PWR
XTP PWR
100-240V
50/60 Hz
---A MAX
WiFi
1 2 3 4
STANDBY/ON
PQLS HDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF
USB
DISPLAY
Extron
ON OFF
PC
VOL
VIDEO
VOL
HDMI with Embedded Audio
Relay to Screen Control
IR to Blu-ray
Ethernet/PoE
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
Screen Control
Projector with
Internal Speakers
PC
Extron
XTP PI 100
XTP Power Injector
Extron
MLC Plus 50
MediaLink Plus Controller
TCP/IP
Network
Figure 6. An MLCPlus50 Application