Installation
Overview
Before you start, determine which rooms will have IP Intercoms and HelpDesk PCs and where,
in each room, they will be located. Ensure there is a network connection for each intercom and
each HelpDesk PC.
For the IPI 100 Series models
1.
Connect the IPI to the MLC 226 IP controller, using the provided 12 inch (30.5 cm) network
cable (see
figure 3
on page 7).
2.
Connect the MLC 226 IP to other devices:
•
Connect the LAN port to the local network, using a standard network cable with an
RJ-45 connector.
•
If desired, cable the rear panel audio connector for local audio output (see
figure 2
on
page 6).
•
Connect other devices (for example, control modules, SCP, and IR emitters) to the MLC
as needed. For more information, see the
MLC 226 IP Installation Manual
, which is
available at
www.extron.com
.
3.
Install each IPI 100 unit and MLC 226 IP into wall boxes or furniture (see
Mounting the
IPI 100 Series
on page 51).
4.
Ensure the HelpDesk PCs are connected to the network and powered on.
5.
Configure the MLC as described in the
MLC 226 IP Installation Manual
and the
Global
Configurator Help File
, which are available at
www.extron.com
.
For the IPI 200 Series models
1.
Connect the LAN port to the local network, using a standard network cable, with an RJ-45
connector (see
figure 2
).
2.
Connect power, and, if required, contact relay and local audio output, using the rear panel
captive screw connectors (see
figure 2
).
3.
Mount each IPI 200 into furniture, an AAP wallplate, mounting bracket for 2-gang wallplates,
or device faceplate. The AAP version must be secured by attaching a clamp bracket to
the back of the intercom after it has been inserted through the front of the AAP plate (see
Mounting the IPI 200 Series
on page 52).
4.
Ensure all the HelpDesk PCs are connected to the network and powered on.
For all models
1.
Install the Extron IP Intercom HelpDesk software, which is available for download from
www.extron.com
(see
Help Desk Software
, starting on page 21).
2.
Use the IP Intercom HelpDesk software to configure all intercom units in the system (see
Help Desk Software
). Full instructions can be found in the
IP Intercom HelpDesk Software
Help File
.
When the front panel button lights amber, the unit is correctly installed and configured. If the
button lights red the unit has not been correctly configured. See
Indication (Lighting) on page
15
or the
IP Intercom HelpDesk Software Help File
.
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