Extron electronics IPL EXP I/O Series, Setup Manual

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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 

www.extron.com

) 

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