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IPCP 505 • Setup Guide

The Extron IPCP 505 IP Link® Control Processor integrates Ethernet connection into AV systems to allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and switchers. It includes an embedded web server, multiple bidirectional serial ports, switched low voltage power output ports, relays, and configurable flex I/O ports for use in applications that require control and monitoring of multiple devices within a large-scale AV system.

The IPCP 505 is configured using the free Extron Global Configurator (GC) software. The IPCP 505 integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer® Enterprise (GVE) software and the free GlobalViewer web-based AV resource management for remote control applications. The IPCP 505 supports multiple TouchLink® touchpanel interfaces over a standard Ethernet network. Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at www.extron.com.

Front Panel Features

IPCP 505

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

100

LINK

ACT

COM

IR/S

TX

RX

TX

RX

RTS

CTS

R

5

1

6

2

7

3

8

4

RELAY FLEXI/O

5

1

6

2

3

1

4

2

SWITCHED12VDC

3

1

4 OVER

2 LIMIT

IR

7

3

8

4

Switched 12 VDC LEDs COM (Serial) LEDs IR/Serial LEDs

Relay LEDs

Flex I/O LEDs

IR ReceiverReset Button (recessed)Power LED

LAN/ Network LEDs

Rear Panel Features

SWITCHED 12VDC40W MAX TOTAL

LANIR/SERIAL RELAY

+ - + -

+ - + -

1 2

3 4 5

S G S G

6 7

S G S G

8

1

S G S G

2 3

S G S G

4

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

5A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

S/N:

COM1

TX RX G G G

COM2

TX RX

TX RX G GTX RX

COM3

TX RX

GTX RX

COM4 COM5 COM6

G

COM7

CTS

COM8

TX RX RTS

G CTSTX RX RTS

FLEX I/O

1 2 3 4 G

Rear Panel

COM7, COM8(RS-232, RS-422, RS-485)

COM1 - COM6(RS-232)

Flex I/O (digital

input/output, analog input)

Power Input

Switched 12 VDC Power Output

MAC Address

Ethernet (LAN)

IR/Serial Relays

IPCP 505 • Setup Guide 1

Front Panel Features 1

Rear Panel Features 1

Cabling and Features 2

Power 2

Control — Serial (COM) 2

Control — IR/Serial 3

Control — Relay 3

Control — Flex I/O 3

Control — LAN (Ethernet) 4

About Global Configurator (GC) 4

What It Does 4

What To Set Up in GC 4

Configuration 4

Resources 5

Obtaining Control Drivers 5

Instructions, Information, and Assistance 5

Configuring for Network Communication 5

Network Configuration Options 5

Network Configuration Using ARP 5

Mounting 6

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation 6

Contact information 6

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IPCP 505 • Setup Guide (Continued)

Cabling and Features

Attach cables using the following wiring diagrams as a guide. Full details are available in the IPCP 505 User Guide.

ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

Power

IPCP 505

TTTR

SWITCHED12VDC

3

1

4 OVER

2 LIMIT

RRR

5A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

SWITCHED 12VDC40W MAX TOTAL

+ - + -

+ - + -

1 2

3 4

Lights if total power draw is 40-44 watts.

Lights if total power draw exceeds 44 watts.Power output shuts off. The user must turn these ports back on.

Switched 12 VDC Power Output

• 12 VDC, 40 watts (max.) = total output for all four ports combined

• Corresponding front panel green LEDs ( ) light when power is available at each port.

Tie Wrap

3/16"(5 mm)Max.

Power Input• Front panel LED lights when

the IPCP receives power.• Connect to 110 to

240 VAC.

Rear Panel Front Panel

Control — Serial (COM)

SWITCHED 12VDCAL40W MAX TOTAL

+ - + -

+ - + -

1 2

3 44

5A MAX5A

100-240V 50-60Hz COM1

TX RX G G G

COM2

TX RX

TX RX G GTX RX

COM3

TX RX

GTX RX

COM4 COM5 COM6

G

COM7

CTS

COM8

TX RX RTS

G CTSTX RX RTS HHEDH C

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

COM

TX

RX

TX

RX

RTS

CTS

OVER

LIMIT

NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.

Strip wires 3/16" (5 mm) max.

Transmit (Tx)Receive (Rx)

TransmitReceive Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Ground

Projector, Panel Display, PC, or Other RS-232, RS-422, or

RS-485 Device

RS-232- Controllable

Device

Request to sendClear to send

TransmitRx ReceiveTx

CTSRTS

G Ground

RxG

Tx

Rear Panel Front Panel

COM7, COM8(RS-232, RS-422, RS-485)

COM1 - COM6(RS-232)

Select protocol via software or SIS command.

COM 1-8 port default protocol:

• 9600 baud • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit• no parity • no flow control

NOTE: The 5-pole COM ports support both hardware and software flow control. The 3-pole COM ports support software flow control.

Heat ShrinkHeat ShrinkOver Shield Wires

To COM1 - COM6

To COM7, COM8

RTS = Request to SendCTS = Clear to SendTx = Transmitting DataRx = Receiving Data

Serial (COM) Ports

RS-232

Tx

Rx

Ground

RTS

CTS

RS-422

Tx-

Rx-

Ground

Tx+

Rx+

RS-485

Ground

COM7, COM8 Pin Configurations

Data- (pins 1 & 2

tied together)

Data+ (pins 4 & 5

tied together)

Pin

1 (Tx)

2 (Rx)

3 (G)

4 (RTS)

5 (CTS)

3

Control — IR/Serial

6 7 8

IR/S

TX

RX

RTS

CTS

5

1

6

2

7

3

8

4

RELAY

5

1

6

2

7

3IR/SERIAL

5

S G S G

6 7

S G S G

8

1

S G S G

2 3

S G S G

4

G

COM7

CTS

COM8

TX RX RTS

G CTSTX RX RTS

Rear Panel Front Panel

SG

(-)

(+)

(-)

(+)

(+)

(-) To the IR Receiver of a

Projector, Display, or

Source Device

Two Single IR Emitters

GroundIR Output Signal

UnidirectionalIR

or

IR or RS-232OutputGround

Strip wires 3/16"

(5 mm) max.

IR/S LEDsLight when signals are transmitted on the corresponding IR/serial port

IR/Serial PortsOutput options:• IR (with or without carrier signals)• unidirectional RS-232

To Projector,Panel Display, or

the Wired IR Remote or

RS-232 Port of a Source Device

Control — Relay

SSERIALS RELAY

7

S G S G

8

3

S G S G

4

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

FLEX I/O

1 2 3 4 G

RELAY FLEXI/O

5

1

6

2

3

1

4

2

7

3

8

4

IR/S

5

1

6

2

7

3

8

4

Rear Panel Front Panel

Relays• Connect devices for contact control.• Do not exceed a total of 24 V at 1 A for each port.

Relay LEDsLight when the corresponding relays are activated (tied to GND)

1 2

To Room Control

Equipment

ClosedNormally

Open

Control — Flex I/O

NLAN

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

S/N:

ELAYE

7 8

3 4

FLEX I/O

1 2 3 4 G

RELAY FLEXI/O

5

1

6

2

3

1

4

2

7

3

8

4

Ground

WireNut

Device 4

Device 3

Device 2

Device 1

Share the same ground among �ex I/O connections.

Flex I/O (digital input/output or analog input)Con�gure each port as an analog input or as a digital input or output, with or without +5 VDC pull-up.

Use these ports to:• Monitor or trigger events and functions (toggle relays, issue

commands, send email), once con�gured.• Power LEDs, incandescent lights, or other devices that accept

a TTL signal.

(switches, sensors, LEDs, relays, or similar items)

Switch,Sensor

21

34G

HeatShrinkOver

ShieldWires

Flex I/O LEDsLight when the corresponding ports are active

Rear Panel Front Panel

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IPCP 505 • Setup Guide (Continued)

Control — LAN (Ethernet)

100

LINK

ACTIR

LAN

MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX

S/N:

FLEX I/O

1 2 3 4 G

RJ-45Connector

Insert TwistedPair Wires

Pins:12345678

Rear Panel Front Panel

LinkLED

ActivityLED

100 MbpsConnection

Network isactive.

Data is beingsent/received.

LAN (Ethernet)Connect to an Ethernet network with a straight-through cable. This port must be con�gured.

Default protocol:• IPCP IP address: 192.168.254.254• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0• DHCP: off• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected

MACAddress

Ethernet

PC

Extron TLP Touchpanel

Extron Devices (Switchers, Scalers)

TCP/IPNetwork

Straight-through Cable(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)

End 1 End 2 Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange 2 orange 2 orange 3 white-green 3 white-green 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 green 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown

Crossover Cable(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2 Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-green 2 orange 2 green 3 white-green 3 white-orange 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 orange 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown

T568B T568AT568BTIA/EIA-T568B

About Global Configurator (GC)What It Does

Global Configurator is the software tool for setting up an IPCP and the system it controls. Global Configurator:

• Loads device drivers and uses commands from them as you desire for controlling other products

• Creates a single configuration file containing all the settings for the IPCP and the products with which it interacts in the AV system

• Generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer that is uploaded to the IPCP (a GlobalViewer host device) along with the completed configuration and can be accessed as a web page

Using GlobalViewer, users can manage, monitor, and control Extron and third-party equipment such as projectors, displays, computer monitors, VCRs, and DVD players.

What To Set Up in GCUse GC software to create a configuration that tells the IPCP how its ports will function; how to control other products; which touchpanels to interact with; what to monitor; when to do things; and whom to notify, how, and under what circumstances.

Configuration1. Download and install the latest versions of the following:

• Global Configurator software — for setting up the IPCP and creating a single system configuration file

• Device driver package — for use with GC, to make control of other devices possible

• GUI Configurator software — for configuring Extron TLP touchpanels

All are avail able from www.extron.com or on the Extron Software Products Disc.

ATTENTION: Use Global Configurator version 3.2 or later. Update all PCs and devices running earlier versions of GC.

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2. Obtain IP address and subnet mask information for the IPCP from the network administrator.

3. Cable devices to the IPCP 505 (see Cabling and Features on page 2), connect touchpanels to the same network as the IPCP, then power on all the devices.

4. Connect the IPCP to a network, power it on, and use ARP (see Network Configuration Using ARP below) to set the IP address for the unit.

5. Use GUI Configurator to set up TLP touchpanels. You will need to upload the touchpanel configuration to Global Configurator when you set up the IPCP. Also read the setup and user guides for the model of TLP used in the system.

6. Using Global Configurator, create a project, configure the IPCP 505 and other IP Link devices, and upload the configuration to the IPCP.

7. Launch the GlobalViewer interface and test the configuration and the system.

NOTE: Additional information and step-by-step instructions on configuration tasks are available in both the Global Configurator Help file and the GUI Configurator Help file. The Global Configurator Help file includes an introduction to the software and how to start a GC project.

ResourcesObtaining Control Drivers

Extron provides an extensive selection of device drivers in the driver package available on the Extron website. If the system requires a control driver that is not part of the driver package, you have additional options:

• Request a new serial (RS-232) driver from Extron.

• Create your own custom IR device driver using Extron IR Learner software. Follow the directions in the IR Learner Help file to create a driver by using the remote control for that device and the IR receiver port on the front panel of the IPCP 505.

Instructions, Information, and Assistance

A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the end of this guide. For additional information see the help files and the IPCP 505 User Guide, available at www.extron.com.

If you have questions during installation and setup, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline or the Extron S3 Control Systems Support Hotline.

Configuring for Network CommunicationNetwork Configuration Options

When you power on the IPCP for the first time, you have a choice of several ways to set up the IP address:• Use the ARP (address resolution protocol) command — see the instructions below.• Use a Web browser — see the IPCP 505 User Guide.• Use the Global Configurator software — see the Global Configurator Help file.• Use SIS commands via Telnet — see the IPCP 505 User Guide.

Network Configuration Using ARP

Use ARP to configure the IP address as follows:

1. Obtain a valid IP address for the IPCP from the network administrator.

2. Obtain the MAC address of the IPCP from the label on its rear panel. The MAC address should have this format: 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx.

3. Connect the PC and the IPCP to the same subnetwork.

4. At the PC, access the command prompt, then enter the arp –s command. Type in the desired new IP address for the unit and the MAC address of the unit (listed on the rear panel of the IPCP). For example: arp –s 10.13.197.7 00-05-A6-03-69-B0

5. Execute a ping command by entering “ping” followed by a space and the new IP address at the command prompt. For example: ping 10.13.197.7

The response should show the new IP address, as shown in the figure at right.

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IPCP 505 • Setup Guide (Continued)

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If you have questions during installation and setup, you can call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline or the Extron S3 Control Systems Support Hotline.

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Mounting

Securely mount the IPCP and other devices and attach cables using the preceding wiring section as a guide. Optional 1U rack shelves (such as the RSU 129 1U 9.5" Deep Universal Rack Shelf and the RSB 129 1U 9.5" Deep Basic Rack Shelf) are available for use with the IPCP. Read the instructions and UL guidelines that come with the rack shelf or mounting kit for installation procedures.

Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation

Get Ready � Familiarize yourself with the features of the IPCP 505.

� Download and install the latest version of the Extron Global Configurator (GC) software and the latest driver package (avail able from www.extron.com or on the Extron Software Products Disc.)

� Obtain IP setting information for the IPCP from the network administrator.

� Obtain model names and setup information for devices the IPCP will control.

Perform Physical Installation � Mount the unit to a rack.

� Cable devices to ports on the IPCP 505.

� Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the following order: output devices (projectors, monitors, speakers), the IPCP, a PC (for setup) or touchpanel (for control after configuration), then all input devices (such as DSS and cable boxes).

Configure the IPCP � Connect the PC and the IPCP 505 to the same Ethernet subnetwork and use ARP via Telnet, Extron DataViewer, or a similar application to configure the IPCP for network communication.

� Connect any Extron TLP touchpanels that will be part of the system to the same network as the PC and IPCP. Create a user interface layout for the touchpanels and upload the GUI configuration to each touchpanel. See the GUI Configurator Help file for instructions.

� Create a new GC project and configure the IPCP 505. See the Global Configurator Help file.

� Test the system.

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