Extron Electronics MLC 104 Plus Series - Manual (Page 14)

Introduction, cont’d
MLC 104 Plus Series • Introduction 1-4
PRELIMINAR
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Refer to the Global Configurator help file or the IR Learner help file (which
come with the software) for details on setting up the MLC and for downloading,
programming, or learning projector control commands.
How the MLC 104 Plus Series Controllers Work:
MLC Components and Interactions
Unlike the Extron MLC 206 Series MediaLink Controllers, the MLC 104 Plus
Series requires and uses event files to perform all functions except basic input
switching and volume control. The event files define, monitor, and govern how
an MLC 104 Plus Series controller works. Below are example diagrams of how the
MLCs interact with accessories, event scripts, drivers, ports, and input and output
devices.
MAIN EVENT
(0.evt)
Host
Port
LAN
Port
Serial
Driver
RS-232
Proj. Port
2-way
RS-232
Proj.
Proj. Driver
(2.evt)
MLC 104
IP Plus
Firmware
FPC*
FPC*
Lights
PC
with
Global
Config-
urator
or
Web
Browser
MLC 104 IP Plus
Memory
SCP*
SCP*
Lights
* FPC = front panel control
SCP = secondary control panel
MAIN EVENT
(0.evt)
Host
Port
Serial
Driver
RS-232
Proj. Port
2-way
RS-232
Proj.
Proj. Driver
(2.evt)
MLC 104
Plus
Firmware
FPC*
FPC*
Lights PC
with
Global
Config-
urator
MLC 104 Plus
Memory
SCP*
SCP*
Lights
* FPC = front panel control
SCP = secondary control panel
The MLC can be configured completely via the Extron Global Configurator
software. Once you have set up how you want it to work (assigned drivers to