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IPL Pro Series • Setup Guide
The Extron IPL Pro Series IP Link
®
Pro Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow users to
remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display
devices and switchers. These control processors include an embedded web
server and support for power over Ethernet
(PoE). Depending on the model, an IPL Pro
control processor can include multiple
bidirectional serial ports, relays, IR/serial ports,
or contact input ports for use in applications
that require control and monitoring of multiple
devices within a large-scale AV system.
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an IPL Pro
Series control processor and to create a basic configuration. Use Extron
Toolbelt software to discover and manage the IPL Pro control processor and
other Extron control products. Configure the control processor using Extron
Global Configurator
®
software running in Global Configurator Professional
(GC Professional) or Global Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode, or program the
control processor using Extron Global Scripter
®
(GS). The IPL integrates seamlessly
with Extron GlobalViewer
®
Enterprise (GVE) software and Extron Control apps for
remote control applications. These control processors support multiple TouchLink
®
Pro touchpanel interfaces over a standard
Ethernet network. Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at
www.extron.com
.
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation
Get Ready
Familiarize yourself with the features of the control processor (see
Front Panel Features
on page 4 and
Rear Panel
Features
) and of any TouchLink Pro touchpanels that will be part of the system.
Download and install the latest version of the following:
•
Toolbelt software
— for discovering the control processor and other control products on the network, for managing
core settings, and for upgrading firmware when needed.
•
Global Configurator (GC) software
— for configuring the control system.
•
Global Scripter software
— for programming the control processor (as an alternative to GC)
•
GUI Designer software
— for designing layouts for Extron TouchLink Pro touchpanels and third party touch interfaces
•
IP Link Pro device drivers
— for use with GC, to make control of AV devices possible
•
IR Learner Pro software
— for use with models (IPL Pro IRS8) that have IR receiver ports. Use this to create your own
IR drivers using the remote control of an AV device, if drivers are not already available from Extron
All are avail able from
www.extron.com
(see
Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website
on
page 9).
Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You will need the following details for each IP Link Pro
device:
DHCP setting (on or off)
Subnet mask
Username
Device (IPL Pro, Touchlink Pro, IPCP Pro) IP address
Gateway IP address
Passwords
Write down the MAC address of each IP Link Pro device to be used.
Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPL will control.
Each control processor comes with a factory-installed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security certificate. If you intend to install
a different SSL certificate, contact your IT department to obtain the certificate or for instructions on how to obtain one. See
“Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates” in the
IPL Pro Series User Guide
for requirements and guidelines regarding SSL
certificates.
