Extron Electronics IPCP Pro Series User Guide - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents Contents
Software-based Configuration
and Control
.................................................. 25
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 25
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 26
Downloading the Software and Getting Started .. 27
Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website ................ 27
Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 28
Things to Do After Installing GC and
Before Starting a Project .............................. 28
Using GC: Helpful Tips ................................. 29
Troubleshooting ................................................ 30
Power Connections ...................................... 30
Data Connections ......................................... 30
Device Control Connections and
Configuration ............................................... 31
Reference Information ............................... 32
Glossary ........................................................... 32
File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names . 35
Licensed Third Party Software Used in the
Control Processors .......................................... 36
Firmware Updates ....................................... 37
Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 37
Using Global Configurator ............................. 37
Using a Web Browser ................................... 37
Updating the Firmware ..................................... 38
Locating and Downloading the Firmware ...... 38
Installing Firmware ........................................ 38
Index ............................................................. 39
Introduction ................................................... 1
Before You Begin ................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers ................................. 1
Conventions Used In This Guide ..................... 1
Important Information You Need Before
You Install These Control Processors ............. 1
About the IPCP Pro Series .................................. 2
Features ......................................................... 2
Application Diagrams .......................................... 4
Device Control .................................................... 5
About Global Configurator (with
GC Professional and GC Plus Modes) ............... 6
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 the Control Processor and
Touchpanels .................................................. 8
Test and Troubleshoot..................................... 8
Network Communication Setup .......................... 9
Front Panel Features ......................................... 10
IR Learning Receiver ..................................... 10
Reset Features ............................................. 11
Mounting the IPCP Pro Series .......................... 11
Mounting Options ......................................... 11
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 11
Rear Panel Features and Connections .............. 12
Power Connections ...................................... 13
Bidirectional Control and Communication
Connections and Features ........................... 15
Unidirectional Control and Communication
Connections ................................................ 17
Additional Control Ports ................................ 19
Resetting the Unit ............................................. 22
PRELIMINAR
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PRELIMINARY