IPL Pro Series • Introduction
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Features
General features
Flexible options for device control
— The various IPL Pro models all offer TCP/Ethernet
control and monitoring, and, depending on the model, serial (RS-232) or infrared (IR)-based
control, relay device control, and event monitoring via contact input ports.
Rack mountability
— The IPL Pro S1 has a one inch high, quarter rack wide enclosure,
and the other models are housed in a standard 1U high, quarter rack wide enclosure. They
are easily rack mounted or can be installed in or under furniture with an optional mounting
kit.
Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE)
— The IPL supports power over Ethernet, which
allows the control processor to receive both power and an Ethernet connection over a single
connector.
Support for an external power supply
— The IPL also supports connection to an
external 12 VDC power supply (included).
Network and configuration features
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Global compatibility
— The IPL uses industry standard Ethernet communication
protocols, including DHCP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, NTP, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH,
TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.
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Embedded web pages
— The IPL embedded web pages include online diagnostics
and monitoring of basic features.
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Remote equipment management
— The IP Link Pro connection 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 IPL provides support for the following:
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TCP, UDP, and HTTP connections
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Password protection using secure communication
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Up to 32 (GC Professional) or 8 (GC Plus) Ethernet devices at a time depending on
the configuration mode
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Connection via IP address or host name
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Multi-level password protection
— This allows security to be set based on user
roles.
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System asset management
— The configured system and control processor allow
you to control, monitor, and schedule various functions of devices in the system.
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E-mail notification
— The IPL 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.
A control processor can learn IR signals from remote
controls to communicate with sources such as DVD
players
Each IPL Pro Series control processor offers up
to 512 MB 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
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