Extron Electronics IPL Pro Series User Guide PRELIMINARY User Manual
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Software-based
Configuration and Control
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 18
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 19
Downloading the Software and Getting Started .. 20
Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website ................ 20
Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 21
Things to Do After Installing GC and
Before Starting a Project .............................. 21
Using GC Professional and GC Plus:
Helpful Tips ..................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ................................................ 23
Configuration ............................................... 23
............................... 24
Glossary ........................................................... 24
File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names . 27
Licensed Third Party Software Used in the
Control Processors .......................................... 28
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Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 29
Updating the Firmware ..................................... 30
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Before You Begin ................................................ 1
You Install These Control Processors ............. 1
About the IPL Pro Series .................................... 2
Features ......................................................... 2
Application Diagrams .......................................... 4
Device Control .................................................... 5
About Global Configurator
(with GC Professional and GC Plus Modes) ....... 5
PC System Requirements ................................... 5
Hardware Features and Installation
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With
Installation ......................................................... 6
Get Ready ...................................................... 6
Mount and Cable All Devices .......................... 7
Set up the Control Processor and
Touchpanels for Network Communication ...... 7
Configure the Control Processor and
Touchpanels .................................................. 7
Test, and Troubleshoot.................................... 7
Network Communication Setup .......................... 8
Front Panel Features ........................................... 9
Reset Features ............................................... 9
Mounting the IPL Pro Series ............................. 10
Rear Panel Features and Connections .............. 11
Power Connections ...................................... 12
Bidirectional Control and Communication
Connections and Features ........................... 13
Resetting the Unit ............................................. 15
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