Extron-electronics IPCP 505 User Guide User Manual

User GuideIPCP 505IP Link® ProductsIP Link Control Processor68-2026-01 Rev. B07 13Front cover

IPCP 505 • Introduction 4LANIR/SERIALRELAY5SGSG6 7SGSG81SGSG2 3SGSG45 6 7 81 2 3 45A MAX100-240V 50-60HzMAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XXS/N:COM1TX RXGGGCOM

IPCP 505 • Introduction 5How the IPCP505 Works: Components and InteractionsThe IPCP505 requires and uses event files to perform functions. The event

IPCP 505 • Introduction 6System RequirementsThe IPCP505, Global Configurator, and GUI Configurator have the following minimum hardware and software r

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 7Hardware Features and InstallationThis section covers the following material:• Setup Checklist: How to

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 8  Create a new GC project and configure the IPCP505. See the Global Configurator Help file.  Set the

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 9Front Panel FeaturesFront panel features are shown below. Most of the features and LED indications are

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 10Mounting the IPCP505Optional rack shelves are available for use with the IPCP. Read the instructions

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 11Rear Panel Features and ConnectionsFLEX I/OLAN1234GCOM1TX RXGGGGIR/SERIALRELAY5SGSG61SGSG2 3SGSG47SGSG

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 12Bidirectional Control and Communication Connections and Featuresc COM1 through COM6 RS-232 ports (-5

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 13e LAN (IP) connector and LEDs — To connect the IPCP to an Ethernet network (so you can configure and

Safety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerou

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 14Unidirectional Control and Communication Connectionsg IR/Serial output ports — An IPCP505 can use in

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 15h Relay ports — Eight relay ports provide control for power, screen/projector lifts, window coverings

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 16room or light switches via an Extron IPA T RLY4, you can use one or more of these ports as a digital o

IPCP 505 • Hardware Features and Installation 17IPCP Controller Reset Mode SummaryMode Activation Result Purpose and NotesUse Factory Firmware1Hold do

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 18Software-based Configuration and ControlThis section of the guide is divided into the following

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 191. Configurearp –d 10.13.197.72. System SettingsIR Learner Help file{Data} = dataSerial ports:

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 20administrator name and password of the controller in order to use the IPCP on a network. After s

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 214. To change to the new IP address, at the PC, access the command prompt, then enter the arp –s

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 22Conguring the IPCP for Network Use Via a Web BrowserThe default web pages that are preloaded on

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 23Conguring the IPCP for Network Use Via SISCommands and TelnetThe IPCP and the PC must both be

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rule

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 241. Open the Network Connections page as follows:• Locate and right-click on My Network Places

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 253. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties button, as shown in figure 17

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 265. Change the IP address of the PC so it can communicate with the IPCP, and change the IP setti

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 27Global Configurator Software for Windows® The included Global Configurator (GC) program for Windo

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 28Using Global Congurator: Helpful TipsResources and Notes• The IPCP505 Setup Guide is shipped

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 29A Brief Guide to Tabs in Global ConfiguratorIn the upper right side of the GC window are several

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 30Printing a Wiring Block Diagram or a GUI Conguration ReportOnce you have configured a system usi

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 31Advanced Serial Port ControlIf serial setup configurations are required, the following options pr

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 32Serial pass-through (redirect mode)Serial pass-through allows serial commands from a controller

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 33To initiate direct port access using Extron DataViewer software:1. Connect the IPCP505 to a ne

Conventions Used in this GuideNotificationsThe following notifications are used in this guide:WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the pot

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 34Hardware connectionTo set up the hardware for serial bridging:1. Verify that the protocol (baud

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 352. Access the web server port setting screen by clicking the Configuration tab, then the Port S

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 36Saving and Uploading the CongurationThis is not an advanced configuration function, but when you

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 37StatusThe Status web page provides only settings information. Changes must be made via the Config

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 38Figure 26. A System Status Embedded Web Page

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 39ConfigurationThere are six Configuration web pages, which only administrators can access: • Syst

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 40Port SettingsThis page allows limited changes to serial (COM) port, IR/serial port, and flex I/O

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 41IR DriversOnce the IPCP505 is configured and IR drivers have been uploaded to the unit and linke

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 42Email AlertsIn this page you can specify the IP address and domain name of the web server, set u

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 43File ManagementThis web page allows you to sort by file type (see the Filter by File Extension dr

IPCP 505 • Contents vContents ContentsSoftware-based Conguration and Control ...18Configuration and Control: an Overview ...

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 44Figure 34. A File Management Page For a SubfolderGlobalViewer Web PagesOnce an IPCP505 (or oth

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 45The following figures are examples of IPCP505 GlobalViewer pages.Figure 35. A GlobalViewer Sch

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 46Figure 37. An IPCP-specific GV Control Page for Switched Power Output PortsIf a device has bee

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 47Figure 39. A GlobalViewer Info PageControlling the IPCP505 with a TouchpanelAfter both device

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 48Customizing the IPCP Control Web PagesExtron offers web page templates that can be customized us

IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control 49TroubleshootingTurn on the input devices (DVD players, VCRs, PCs, and other sources), output dev

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 50SIS Programming and ControlThis section covers the following topics:• Host-to-IPCP Communications• Commands

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 51Additional messages may be sent by the IPCP in response to changes made through the touchpanel and when scrip

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 52The ASCII to hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table shown here is for use with the command/response tables.The c

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 53In either method, {Data} = data that will be directed to a specified port and must be hex encoded if non-alph

IPCP 505 • Contents viSIS Programming and Control ... 50Host-to-IPCP Communications ... 50IPCP505-initiated Mess

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 54X2! = Parameter (#L or #D) to set either the Length of message to receive or the Delimiter value. # = byte

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 55X3$ = Daylight saving time (DST) is a region-specific 1-hour offset that begins in spring and ends in fall.

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 56X6# = Pulse time in 20 ms increments. If this parameter is missing or = 0, then pulse length = default = 25

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 57Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host to IPCP)R

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 58Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 59Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 60Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 61Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 62Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)*Q <-- yields the firmware build number.(for internal d

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 63Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • Introduction 1IntroductionThis section covers the following basic information you should know about this guide and the product before insta

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 64Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 65Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 66Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 67Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 68Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 69Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 70Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 71Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 72Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 73Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • Introduction 2Network and configuration featuresThe IPCP505 can be configured and controlled using a host computer via IP Link Ethernet co

IPCP 505 • SIS Programming and Control 74Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to IPCP)URL Encoded (web)(host

IPCP 505 • Reference Information 75Reference InformationThis section of the guide includes the following reference items:• Glossary• File Types: a K

IPCP 505 • Reference Information 76MAC (Media Access Control) Address A unique hardware number given to devices that connect to a network such as the

IPCP 505 • Reference Information 77Verbose A wordy way of speaking. For the IPCP and other IP-enabled products, verbose mode is a communication mode

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 78Firmware UpdatesIf the need arises, you can replace the IPCP main firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware c

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 793. Type the IP address of the IPCP into the browser in the address field and log on to the internal web page (see the S

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 804. In the factory default web pages:• Select the Status tab. The firmware version is listed in the System Description

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 81Updating the Main FirmwareMost firmware upgrade tools require the PC and the controller to both be connected to an Ethern

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 82Updating Firmware via Extron IP Link File Manager SoftwareThis is the recommended method for updating the firmware for an

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 836. Set the maximum number of firmware uploads that can take place at the same time (see figure 47, a). The firmware file

IPCP 505 • Introduction 3Application DiagramsThe following figures show examples of types of devices that can be connected to some of the ports on the

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 843. If a password was previously set for the controller, an Enter Network Password, Connect to..., or Windows Security d

IPCP 505 • Firmware Updates 857. Click on the Upload button on the web page to upload the firmware to the controller. It takes a while to load the fi

IPCP 505 • Index 86Symbols0.evt 5.eirfile type description 77.emlfile type description 77.evtfile type description 77.gc2file type description 77

IPCP 505 • Index 87embedded web pagesaccessing 36accessing factory-set pages on a unit that also has GV web pages 36Configuration 39IR Drivers 4

IPCP 505 • Index 88model descriptionSIS command for model description 63model nameas shown in the copyright boot-up message 50SIS command to request

IPCP 505 • Index 89UUnderwriters Laboratories (UL)UL rack mounting guidelines 10unit namedefinition and parameters 28, 39SIS CN commands to set or

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