3
If not using GC Professional or GC Plus, use Global Scripter
to program the control system as desired.
Program ports on the control processor:
•
Program each serial, IR/serial, or Ethernet port as needed.
•
Program relay behavior, digital I/O, and flex I/O settings as needed.
Add eBUS devices and set them up:
•
Ensure that the hardware address (eBUS ID) set on each device is distinct and matches the address programmed
for it in the IPCP.
•
Program button functions as desired.
Add Network Button Panels and set them up. Program button functions as desired.
Add IPL EXP expansion interfaces and program their ports.
Add touchpanels and set them up:
•
Upload the GUI configuration for the touchpanels to the project.
•
Program functions, monitors, or schedules to the touchpanels and their buttons.
Save the GC or GS project.
Build and upload the system configuration to the control processor, expansion interfaces, and other system devices.
Test and Troubleshoot
Test the system (see the
IPCP Pro Q xi and xi Series User Guide
and the
IPL EXP I/O Series User Guide
for an outline of the
system testing procedure).
Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed.
Network Communication Setup
Network setup is essential prior to configuration. Use the flowchart
at right as a guide to setting up the expansion interface for
network use.
NOTE:
If using 802.1X security, see the
Extron 802.1X
Technology Reference Guide
(available at
and the
Toolbelt Help
file for additional details on system
setup.
Open the Toolbelt software from within
Global Configurator (GC Professional or
GC Plus mode) or as the stand-alone
application.
Start Device Discovery.
Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control
devices connected to the network.
Using the MAC address, locate the desired
expansion interface in the list and select it.
Network Communication Setup
Connect the PC and the LAN port of the
expansion interface to the same network.
Apply power to all devices.
For each network interface (LAN),
use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or use the
feature in the Toolbelt
Manage
>
Network
Settings
tab to enter the IP address and
subnet address. Then configure other
network settings as needed.
Figure 1.
Network Setup
