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User GuideIPCP Pro SeriesIP Link® Pro ProductsIP Link Pro Control Processors68-2438-01 Rev. Ax104 14IPCP Pro Series User GuidePRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY

IPCP Pro Series • Introduction 4Application DiagramsThe following figures show examples of types of devices that can be connected to some of the ports

IPCP Pro Series • Introduction 5AUDIOINPUTS OVER DTPRS-232IRTx Rx Tx RxGPOWER12V 0.7A MAXSIG LINKDTP OUT100-240V ~ -- A MAX12CONFIGURA

IPCP Pro Series • Introduction 6About Global Configurator (with GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes)Global Configurator is the software tool for network

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 7Hardware Features and InstallationThis section covers the following material:• Setup Checklist:

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 8Mount and Cable All Devices  Mount the unit to a rack or furniture (see Mounting the IPCPPro S

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 9Network Communication SetupNetwork setup is essential prior to configuration. Use the flowchart as

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 10Front Panel FeaturesFront panel features are shown below. The quantity and location of ports an

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 11This receiver accepts infrared signals of from 30 kHz to 300 KHz. The IR remote control must be

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 12Rear Panel Features and ConnectionsATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by ex

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 13Power ConnectionsA Power input connector (external power supply) — Connect the IPCP to the inc

Safety Instructions and NoticesSafety InstructionsSafety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to aler

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 14C Switched 12 VDC power output ports — These ports provide 12VDC output. For the IPCPPro550

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 15Bidirectional Control and Communication Connections and FeaturesD 3-pole COM ports, RS-232 onl

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 16L LAN or LAN A (IP) connectors and LEDs — To connect the IPCP to an Ethernet network (so you c

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 17Unidirectional Control and Communication ConnectionsF IR/Serial output ports — An IPCPProSer

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 18G Relay ports — Relay ports provide control for power, screen/projector lifts, window covering

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 19Additional Control PortsH Flex I/O ports —To allow the IPCPProSeries control processor to mo

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 20I Digital I/O (digital input/output) ports — These ports work the same way the flex I/O ports

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 21K Volume control port — To provide volume control for Extron half rack audio amplifiers, conne

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 22Resetting the UnitThere are three reset modes that are available by pressing the Reset button

IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 23IPCP Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode SummaryModeActivation Result Purpose and NotesUse

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IPCP Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation 24IPCP Pro Series Control Processor Reset Mode SummaryModeActivation Result Purpose and NotesRese

IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 25Software-based Configuration and ControlThis section of the guide is divided into the fol

IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 26Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section and Other ResourcesNOTE: GC projects can be c

IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 27Downloading the Software and Getting StartedGC software updates and a large variety of de

IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 283. For software, click on the link for the specific software that you need. A software pr

IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 29• Set up the IP address for the control processor. See Network Communication Setup on pa

IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 30TroubleshootingTurn on the input devices (DVD players, Blu-ray players, PCs, and other so

IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control 31Device Control Connections and Configuration• Verify that ports are wired correctly and t

IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information 32Reference InformationThis section of the guide includes the following reference items:• Glossary• File Typ

IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information 33HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) A network protocol based on TCP/IP that is used to retrieve hypertext o

Conventions Used in this GuideNotificationsThe following notifications are used in this guide:WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the pot

IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information 34SSH (Secure Shell) SSH is a network protocol for secure data communication and providing various secure net

IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information 35File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File NamesA basic understanding of the types of files used by the contro

IPCP Pro Series • Reference Information 36Licensed Third Party Software Used in the Control ProcessorsThe control processors use various licensed thir

IPCP Pro Series • Firmware Updates 37Firmware UpdatesIf the need arises, you can replace the IPCP firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware

IPCP Pro Series • Firmware Updates 38Updating the FirmwareFirmware upgrade tools require the PC and the control processor to both be connected to an E

IPCP Pro Series • Index 39Symbols.effdownloading the file for a firmware upgrade 38file type description 35.eirfile type description 35.gc2file typ

IPCP Pro Series • Index 40IIP addressLAN port defaults 16resetting to default (Reset All IP Settings mode) 24IR driversIR driver file type (.eir fil

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IPCP Pro Series • Contents vContents ContentsSoftware-based Configuration and Control ...25Configuration

IPCP Pro Series • Contents viPRELIMINARYPRELIMINARY

IPCP Pro Series • Introduction 1IntroductionThis section covers the following basic information you should know about this guide and the product befor

IPCP Pro Series • Introduction 2About the IPCPProSeriesThe IPCPProSeries Control Processors integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow

IPCP Pro Series • Introduction 3Network and configuration features• Global compatibility — The IPCP uses industry standard Ethernet communication pro