Extron electronics MediaLink MLC Plus 50 User Manual

MLC Plus 50/100/200 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 10
Overall Configuration Procedure for the Controller
See the network
communication setup
instructions in this guide.
Create a new GC Professional or GC Plus project
and add the MLC Plus to it.
Congure ports on the controller.
Congure controller buttons.
Test the system, make adjustments, nalize conguration.
Save the project.
Cable the MLC Plus, then apply power.
Cable all devices.
Prepare the installation site.
Change buttons or faceplates, if desired
Mount the MLC Plus.
Create monitors, schedules, macros, timers,
and local variables.
Build and upload the conguration to the controller.
If desired or required, install a new
security certicate (via Toolbelt).
Configure the IP settings
of the MLC Plus.
Within Global Configurator
(GC Professional or
GC Plus mode):
Figure 9. Overall Configuration Steps
Installation Step 1: Get Ready
Use the following checklist to prepare for the installation.
 Download and install the latest version of the following:
• Global Configurator Professional or Global Configurator Plus software —
For setting up and configuring the controller. GC includes a link to the Toolbelt
software and a way to upgrade the firmware of the controller. You must have an
Extron Insider account to use GC software (see Locating Software, Firmware,
and Driver Files on the Extron Website on page38).
• Toolbelt software — For setting up and configuring the controller
• IPLinkPro device drivers — For use with GC (Professional or Plus), to make
control of other devices possible.
All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website).
 Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You need the
following details for each IPLinkPro device such as the MLCPlus:
 DHCP setting (on or off)  Subnet mask  User name
 Device (MLC Plus) IP address  Gateway IP address  Passwords
Rev. C,
01/29/18:
Updated
overall
config.
flowchart
to add a
security
certificate
step.
network
communication setup
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Extron electronics MediaLink MLC Plus 50 Specifications

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Brand	Extron electronics
Model	MediaLink MLC Plus 50
Category	Controller
Language	English