Extron electronics MLC 226 IP Series Setup Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 25

Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
USA
714.491.1500
Fax 714.491.1517

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C
3821 AH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
+31.33.453.4040
Fax +31.33.453.4050

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
+65.6383.4400
Fax +65.6383.4664

Extron Electronics, Japan

Kyodo Building
16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
Fax +81.3.3511.7656

www.extron.com

Setup Guide

68-1288-01

07 06

MLC 226 IP Series

MediaLink

™

Controllers

Summary of Contents for MLC 226 IP Series

Page 1: ...21 AH Amersfoort The Netherlands 31 33 453 4040 Fax 31 33 453 4050 Extron Electronics Asia 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 65 6383 4400 Fax 65 6383 4664 Extron Electronics Japan Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan 81 3 3511 7655 Fax 81 3 3511 7656 www extron com Setup Guide 68 1288 01 A 07 06 MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink Controllers ...

Page 2: ...lt werden können Wartung Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall dieses Gerät selbst öffnen da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und Öffnungen Wen...

Page 3: ...免追加不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备以避免危险警告电源该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电第三条线地线是安全设施不能不用或跳过拔掉电源为安全地从设备拔掉电源请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线或任何接到市电系统的电源线电源线保护妥善布线避免被踩踏或重物挤压维护所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件为避免出现触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备通风孔有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热不要用任何东西挡住通风孔锂电池不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池按照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池 ...

Page 4: ...me control 2 12 IR signal sensors 2 12 Configuration port 2 13 Chapter Three MLC 226 IP Software Setup 3 1 Step 1 Download Device Drivers 3 3 Step 2 Create a New Project 3 4 Step 3 Add an MLC 226 IP Controller and Define its Location 3 5 Step 4 Define Email Settings 3 6 Setting up email notifications 3 7 Adding email contacts 3 8 Step 5 Add Serial and IR Devices 3 9 Downloading additional drivers ...

Page 5: ...l Configurator System Requirements Installing the Software Updating Firmware Step 9 Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning Email 3 18 Step 10 Create a Display Disconnection Email 3 20 Step 11 Build and Upload a Configuration 3 21 Building a configuration 3 21 Uploading a configuration 3 22 Accessing GlobalViewer 3 23 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners...

Page 6: ...he configuration GlobalViewer Web pages GlobalViewer Web pages HTML XML and JavaScript allow you to control and manage devices such as VCRs DVDs and displays connected to an MLC 226 IP These pages are generated when you build and upload your project files in GC GlobalViewer can be viewed using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 and above from any computer with access to the network About this M...

Page 7: ...om and click the Download tab 2 Click the IP Link Software link or icon 3 Click the Global Configurator link or icon 4 From the Global Configurator page click the Download Now button 5 Provide the necessary information then click the Download GCSWxxxxx exe button The program wizard walks you through the remaining process By default the installation creates the necessary directories placing icons f...

Page 8: ...tion Description 1 Digital I O Digital input output 2 Tx Transmit data 3 Rx Receive data 4 No connection 5 Gnd Signal ground 6 No connection 7 No connection 8 No connection 9 No connection Pin 1 and the ground pin together act as a digital input output port depending on the configuration This allows for an additional way to trigger events or functions such as triggering relays issuing commands or ...

Page 9: ... maximum of seven devices can be connected to this port The SCP 226 replicates the MLC s front panel controls The SCP 226 and the IR receiver can receive IR signals from an optional IR 402 remote control and send them to the controller Once the MLC is set up control modules can be used to control VCRs DVD players tape decks a projector lift or screen control For device control refer to the appropr...

Page 10: ...ntil otherwise instructed On Closed Common Off Open Common Relay Toggle or Toggle off Toggle on pulse momentary timed press to turn on time out to turn off You can also use SIS commands or Global Configurator to specify pulse duration On Closed Common Off Open Common Relay Pulse Turn off after a set period Off Open Common Turn on d IR Serial Output ports These ports output either infrared IR signa...

Page 11: ...shown below For wiring instructions see the diagram on the following page Connecting an MLC 226 to an external power supply MLC 226 IP Bottom Panel 12V PWR GROUND 12V IN Ground 12 VDC input Ground all devices An external power supply 12 VDC 1 A max N Power the controller via an external power supply not from an Extron switcher The controller requires a separate 12 VDC power supply N Check the powe...

Page 12: ...ration There are several features that must be set up prior to using the MLC Refer to chapter 4 in the MLC 226 Series User s Manual for details DISPLAY MLC 226 IP 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOLUME CONFIG IR ON OFF DOC CAM VCR DVD LAPTOP PC PIC MUTE AUTO IMAGE 4 MLC 226 IP Front Panel 1 5 6 2 3 7 Buttons The MLC 226 IP Series controllers have backlit buttons The button caps are removable so the button labels can ...

Page 13: ...C is configured for increment decrement volume adjustment the LEDs scroll up down briefly IR signal sensors These sensors allow for IR remote control of the MLC and for IR learning The IR remote control must be pointed directly at these devices for best results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 MLC 226 IP 4 5 6 CONFIG IR LAPTOP MLC 226 IP 4 5 6 CONFIG IR LAPTOP MLC 226 IP 30 feet max IR 402 IR Learning Control ...

Page 14: ... New Project Step 3 Add an MLC 226 IP Controller and Define its Location Step 4 Define Email Settings Step 5 Add Serial and IR Devices Step 6 Configure the Front Panel Buttons Step 7 Configure the Control Modules Using the Auto Fill Feature Step 8 Create a Display Shutdown Schedule Step 9 Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning Email Step 10 Create a Display Disconnection Email Step 11 Build and Upload...

Page 15: ...26 IP For additional information and more detailed instructions refer to the MLC 226 Series User s Manual or the GC Help file accessed through the GC software Step 1 Download Device Drivers In order to configure the MLC 226 IP to control a device on a network you must download the drivers for each device For the purposes of this setup guide and tutorial you will download two drivers to use in the ...

Page 16: ...e Sync IP Link device s time and date to PC s time and date check box and fill in the appropriate Daylight Saving time zone values in the menu drop boxes if necessary 4 Click the OK button The Add Device dialog box appears Step 3 Add an MLC 226 IP Controller and Define its Location The most essential step in creating a configuration in a GC project is to add an IP Link device The following instruc...

Page 17: ...edetermined time and or create an email alert that warns a school administrator if the projector s lamp hours are nearing expiration N Before beginning ensure that your email server settings are set If not contact your network administrator to set them up for you Setting up email notifications The Email Manager provides preset messages for some of the most common actions performed in GC To set up ...

Page 18: ... you have not downloaded or need additional device drivers for your open project you ll need to save and close the current project to access new drivers To do so 1 Select New from the file menu but click the Yes button when prompted to save 2 If the file was not previous saved you must enter a project name in the Project Name field 3 Click the OK button This automatically closes the current projec...

Page 19: ...de for instructions on how to use this software 3 Click the Add Driver button The Hitachi DVD VCR appears within the Selected Driver s field Notice that this action also populates the IR Driver Function s field with predefined functions To view these IR driver functions as buttons on your GlobalViewer Web page do the following 4 Under the IR Port A Group field use the Add Group button to add a fol...

Page 20: ...ntrol folder to view the input control options 6 Drag the Video icon under Input Control over to either of the right sided window fields labeled Press or Release The one you choose determines whether the command will activate on the press of the button or on the release of it Notice that the Epson PowerLite 7700p projector now appears under your chosen Press or Release field and the DVD button is ...

Page 21: ... Feature Control modules are optional hardware keypads that can be used to trigger IR and serial control commands Once added to the system each button can have a function associated with it The Auto Fill feature automatically associates the correct IR commands with control module buttons for the selected IR driver For example the Play command is automatically assigned to the Play button of the con...

Page 22: ...n 1 Click on the Schedule tab in the Global Configurator window 2 Click the Add Schedule button below the Scheduled Actions window The Scheduled Actions Wizard dialog box appears Scheduled Actions Wizard 3 Enter a name e g Shutdown in the Enter Scheduled Action Name field 4 Indicate the time for the desired action and uncheck inactive times e g weekend hours when staff are away For events that occ...

Page 23: ...d Conditions Wizard dialog appears 3 Enter a name e g Lamp hour in the Enter Monitored Condition Name field area The label now appears in the left pane 4 Click Next to specify a condition This takes you to the actions page where you can specify the action Monitored Conditions Wizard dialog 5 In the Subject Port window select the display e g Epson PowerLite 7700p for which the lamp hour warning is ...

Page 24: ...il message Disconnect Notification and contacts email recipient and click Apply Email Contacts 9 Click Done The dialog box closes Step 11 Build and Upload a Configuration The Global Configurator project file contains all the configuration data port assignments product device locations scheduling data etc you have created in Global Configurator This is the data used to build the project s GlobalVie...

Page 25: ... a build has been successfully performed on at least one device If errors occur during the build of any devices a dialog box appears listing the errors The Upload Manager window before file upload To begin the upload do the following 1 Click Begin The Upload Manger monitors the progress of the download 2 Click Close The configuration should now be successfully uploaded to the appropriate product s...

Search results

Summary of Contents for MLC 226 IP Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for MLC 226 IP Series

Brands by name

Popular brands

Extron electronics MLC 226 IP Series, Setup Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for MLC 226 IP Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for MLC 226 IP Series

Brands by name

Popular brands