Extron Electronics MLC 226 IP Series Installation - Manual (Page 132)

Special Applications, cont’d
MLC 226 IP Series • Special Applications 6-14
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f. Repeat steps 22d and 22e for input buttons 5 and 6. When you are
fi nished, the screen looks similar to the following picture:
23. Complete the rest of the confi guration as desired, then save the project and
build and upload the confi guration to the MLC.
Scheduling Front Panel Lockout Periods
For additional security you can set up an automated schedule to either completely
prevent front panel changes or to restrict who can make front panel selections and
adjustments during certain hours and days. For full details, including instructions
on how to schedule front panel lockout periods, see “ Front Panel Security Lockout
( Executive Mode)” starting on page 3-7. Setup instructions begin on page 3-10.
Sending E-mail by Pressing a Button
For some installations, you may want to set up an MLC button to send an e-mail
requesting projector repairs or requesting assistance from the front offi ce or the
facility’s security or maintenance departments. Follow these steps to set up a
monitor to track a button press and send an e-mail as the action.
N This application requires Global Confi gurator version 2.2.1 or higher.
1. Connect cables between the MLC, input/output devices, and the PC as
described in chapter 2.
2. Install and start the Global Confi gurator software version 2.2.1 or higher,
create or open a GC project, and add an MLC to the project. For instructions,
refer to chapter 3 of the MLC 226 IP Series Setup Guide, steps 1, 2, and 3.
3. In the IP Link tree view window, click on the MLC to be confi gured.
4. Click the Front Panel tab.
5. Confi gure the front panel button.
a. In the Front Panel area, click the button that will trigger the e-mail. For
this example, use function button 2.
b. Type in text for the onscreen button label and the tool tip (text that
appears when the mouse pointer hovers over that button).