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Contents
Software-Based
Configuration and Control
......................... 24
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 24
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 25
Downloading the Software and Getting
Started ............................................................ 26
Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website ................ 26
Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 28
Things to Do After Installing GC and
Before Starting a Project .............................. 28
Using GC: Helpful Tips ................................. 28
Troubleshooting ................................................ 29
Power Connections ...................................... 29
Data Connections ......................................... 29
Device Control Connections and
Configuration ............................................... 30
Reference Information
............................... 31
Network Port Requirements and Licensed
Third-Party Software ........................................ 31
File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names .. 31
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates ........... 32
Firmware Updates
....................................... 33
Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 33
Using Global Configurator and Toolbelt ......... 33
Using a Browser ........................................... 33
Updating the Firmware ..................................... 34
Locating and Downloading the Firmware ...... 34
Installing Firmware ........................................ 34
Introduction
................................................... 1
Before You Begin ................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers ................................. 1
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................... 1
Important Information You Need Before
Installation ..................................................... 1
About the IPL Pro Series .................................... 2
Features ......................................................... 3
Application Diagrams .......................................... 4
Device Control .................................................... 5
About Global Configurator (with
GC Professional and GC Plus Modes) ............... 5
About Global Scripter ......................................... 5
PC System Requirements ................................... 6
Hardware Features and Installation
........... 7
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With
Installation ......................................................... 7
Get Ready ...................................................... 7
Mount and Cable All Devices .......................... 8
Set up the Control Processor and
Touchpanels for Network Communication ...... 8
Configure or Program the Control Processor
and Touchpanels ........................................... 8
Test and Troubleshoot..................................... 9
Network Communication Setup ........................ 10
Front Panel Features ......................................... 11
Reset Features ............................................. 11
IR Learning Receiver ..................................... 11
Mounting the IPL Pro Series ............................. 12
Mounting Options ......................................... 12
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 12
Rear Panel Features and Connections .............. 13
Power Connections ...................................... 14
Bidirectional Control and Communication
Connections and Features ........................... 16
Unidirectional Control and Communication
Connections ................................................ 18
Resetting the Unit ............................................. 21
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