MLC 104 IP Plus Series • Introduction
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Features
General features
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Flexible options for device control
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Controlling the MLC
— All models offer front panel controls. The optional
SCP 104 Series hard-wired control pads mirror the front panel controls on the MLC.
The MLC can also be controlled via a computer using IP, RS-232, or digital I/O
signals.
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Controlling other devices
— All models offer RS-232 and IR-based projector,
display, and source control; digital I/O (digital input or output) controls; and RS-
232 remote control of an Extron switcher. Additionally, the MLC 104 IP
includes an IRCM-DV+ control module (for DVD and VCR control) installed in the
faceplate.
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A variety of mounting options
— The MLC can be mounted in furniture or a wall,
in a lectern, or in a surface mount box, depending on the model and its faceplate.
Optional faceplates are available for rack mounting the MLC.
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Universal power system compatibility
— The MLC includes an external power
supply that accepts 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input.
Network and configuration features
All MLC 104 IP Plus models can be configured and controlled via a host computer
using RS-232 communication or via IP Link Ethernet control. Setup and control can be
accomplished by simple ASCII commands (Simple Instruction Set, SIS
™
) or via the free
Global Configurator (GC) program. The GC software offers many more setup options than
does SIS programming.
The MLC integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE) software and the
free GlobalViewer web-based AV resource management and remote control application.
Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at
Via Ethernet/IP communication you can access the MLC embedded web pages, which
include online diagnostics and monitoring of basic control features. As an integrated part of
the MLC, IP Link provides the following advantages:
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Global compatibility
— The MLC uses standard Ethernet communication protocols,
including ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP, IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP.
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Embedded web page serving
— The MLC 104 IP Plus offers up to 7.25 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 Mbits
(megabits per second).
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Multi-user support
— Up to two hundred (200) simultaneous connections enable
each IP Link device to support many concurrent users and improve system throughput
by sending information in parallel.
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Built-in multilevel security
— The user controls access to the devices attached
to the controller. Two levels of password protection (administrator and user) provide
appropriate security.
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Management ability via Global Configurator 2.2 and higher
— The included
software and the GlobalViewer web pages associated with it allow you to control,
monitor, and schedule various functions of devices connected to IP Link products such
as the MLC.
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E-mail notification
— The MLC 104 IP Plus 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.
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