Extron Electronics IPL Pro Series Setup Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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About Global Configurator (with GC Professional and GC Plus Modes)
What The Software Does
Global Configurator is the software tool for network setup and configuration of an IPL Pro control processor. Global Configurator:
• Loads device drivers for monitoring the status of and controlling devices within the AV system.
• Uploads GUI Designer layouts to touchpanels and third party touch interfaces.
• Creates the configuration containing all the settings for the control processor and the products with which it interacts in the
AV system.
• Generates a graphical user interface called GlobalViewer that is uploaded to the IPL (a GlobalViewer host device) along with
the completed configuration and can be accessed as a web page.
Using GlobalViewer, users can monitor and control Extron and third-party equipment such as projectors, displays, computer
monitors, VCRs, and DVD players.
Resources
Obtaining Control Drivers
Extron provides an extensive selection of device drivers available on the
Extron website. If the system requires a control driver that is not already
available, you have additional options:
• Request a new serial (RS-232) or Ethernet driver from Extron.
Obtaining Instructions, Information,
and Assistance
A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the
beginning of this guide. For additional information
see the help files and the IPL Pro Series 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.
Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website
There are three main ways to find software, firmware, and device drivers within www.extron.com :
• Via links from the web page for the specific product
• Via the Download Center page (Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within www.extron.com .)
• Via links from search results
NOTE: For some software you have the option to click the Download Now button to begin downloading the software file.
For other software there is a link for contacting an Extron support representative who can provide you access to the latest
version.
To obtain Global Configurator (GC Professional, GC Plus) software, you must have an Extron Insider account and contact
an Extron support representative. Extron provides training to our customers on how to use the software. Access to Global
Configurator Professional is available to users who successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certification.
NOTE: New RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and Ethernet drivers developed specifically
for the IP Link Pro platform. With the exception of IR device drivers, drivers used for the previous generation
IP Link (non-Pro) control processors are not compatible.
Keep this text to add when the IRS8 model is ready to be
shipped.
• 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 IPL Pro IRS8.