Extron electronics MLC Plus 100 Series - Overall Configuration Procedure for the Controller

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MLC Plus 50/100/200 Series (Continued)
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• For some software you have the option to click the Download Now button to begin downloading the software file. For other
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To obtain Extron control product software, you must have an Extron Insider account. Extron provides training to our
customers on how to use the software. Access to the full features of Global Configurator Professional is available to
those who successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certification.
• New RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and Ethernet drivers developed specifically
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(non-Pro) controllers are not compatible.
Overall Configuration Procedure for the Controller
See the network
communication setup
instructions
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.
Step 7: Test the system, make adjustments,
nalize conguration.
Save the project.
Step 4: Cable the MLC Plus, then apply power.
Cable all devices (see step 4).
Step 1: Prepare the installation site.
Step 2: Change buttons or faceplates, if desired.
Step 8: Mount the MLC Plus.
Create monitors, schedules, macros, timers,
and local variables.
Build and upload the conguration to the controller.
Step 5: Configure the IP
settings of the MLC Plus.
Within Global Configurator
(GC Professional or
GC Plus mode):
Step 6
If desired or required, use Toolbelt
to congure security settings
for 802.1X, SSL.
Upload security certicates, private keys.
Figure 10. Overall Configuration Steps
If you have questions during installation and setup, you can call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline or the Extron
S3 Control Systems Support Hotline (1.800.633.9877).
Rev. C: replaced GC-specific
wording about downloads
with generic “Extron control
product software” wording.
network
communication setup
instructions on page 8.
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