IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control
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3.
For
software
, click on the link for the specific software that you need. A software
product page opens that provides a description of the software package, a list of
system requirements, a list of features, and access to the release notes, in addition to a
download link.
For
drivers
, select a product name from the drop-down list.
4.
For some software you have the option to click the
Download Now
button to begin
downloading the software file. For other software, such as Global Configurator in
GC Professional mode, there is a link for contacting an Extron support representative
who can provide you access to the latest version.
For
drivers
, navigate through the alphabetically arranged list to select and download a
driver for a specific device.
Via links from search results
1.
Type the specific name of the software package (such as Global Configurator or
GUI Designer) into the search field in the upper right of the page and click the
magnifying glass icon. A search results page appears.
2.
Click on the name of the software package. A software product page opens that
provides a description of the software package, a list of system requirements, a list of
features, and access to the release notes, in addition to a download link.
3.
For some software you have the option to click the
Download Now
button to begin
downloading the software file. For other software, such as Global Configurator
with GC Professional mode, there may be a link for contacting an Extron support
representative who can provide you access to the latest version.
Obtaining Control Drivers
Extron provides an extensive selection of device drivers available on the Extron website.
Ethernet, serial, and infrared (IR) device drivers (for controlling projectors, displays, DVD
players, document cameras, and so forth) are available as individual device driver files. Prior
to configuration, download driver files for products that will be used in the installation.
NOTE:
For serial or Ethernet devices, IPL Pro Series control processors require
IP Link
Pro
drivers. They do not support serial or Ethernet drivers that were created
for IP Link (non-Pro) products. However, existing Extron IR driver files are supported.
If the system requires a driver that is not already available, you have additional options:
•
Request a new serial (RS-232) or Ethernet driver from Extron.
Things to Do After Installing GC and Before Starting a Project
•
Read the
Global Configurator Help
file for details and step-by-step procedures on
how to start a GC Professional or GC Plus project and perform basic setup tasks for a
control processor.
•
Obtain network addresses and related information from your network administrator.
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Set up the IP address for the control processor. See
Network Communication Setup
on page 8 for an overview of how to set up the network properties of the unit. For
details, see the GC help file, which contains instructions on how to set the IP address,
gateway IP address, subnet mask, mail server IP address, domain name, web port,
SMTP username, and SMTP password so that the IPCP is able to communicate with
the network.
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Add the text below once models with IR or
IR/Serial ports are added.
•
Create your own custom IR device driver
using the IR learning feature within GC or
Extron IR Learner software. The IR learning
feature makes it possible to capture infrared
codes from a handheld IR remote control
and create custom drivers for operating the
corresponding IR-controlled device. Follow
the directions in the help file to create a
driver by using the remote control for that
device and the IR receiver port on the front
panel of the IPL Pro.
PRELIMINARY
