Controlling other devices – Extron Electronics IPCP 505 User Guide User Manual
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IPCP 505 • Introduction
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Network and configuration features
The IPCP 505 can be configured and controlled using a host computer via IP Link Ethernet
control. Setup and control can be accomplished by simple ASCII commands (Simple
Instruction Set, SIS
™
) or via the free Global Configurator (GC) program. The GC software
offers many more setup options than does SIS programming. After being configured, the
IPCP can be controlled by a TouchLink touchpanel connected to the same network.
The IPCP 505 integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE) software and
the free GlobalViewer web-based AV resource management and remote control application.
The IPCP supports multiple TouchLink touchpanels over a standard Ethernet network. Global
Configurator and other useful software applications are available at
.
Via Ethernet/IP communication you can access the embedded web pages of the IPCP 505,
which include online diagnostics and monitoring of basic control features. As an integrated
part of the IPCP 505, IP Link provides the following advantages:
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Global compatibility — The IPCP uses standard Ethernet communication protocols,
including ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP, IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP.
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Embedded web page serving — The IPCP 505 offers up to 975 MB of flash
memory for storing Extron GlobalViewer and user-supplied web pages, configuration
settings, and device drivers. Data in flash memory is served at a transfer rate of 6 Mbps
(megabits per second).
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Remote equipment management — The IP Link connection allows you to remotely
manage, monitor, and control up to eight Ethernet-enabled products such as projectors,
cameras, video conferencing equipment, switchers, and other AV equipment. The IPCP
provides support for the following:
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TCP connections only
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Password-protected TCP connections
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Up to eight Ethernet drivers at a time
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Connection via IP address or host name
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A range of Telnet ports, when supported by the target device
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Multi-user support — Up to two hundred (200) simultaneous connections enable
each IP Link device to support many concurrent users and improve system throughput
by sending information in parallel.
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Built-in multilevel security — The user controls access to the devices attached
to the controller. Two levels of password protection (administrator and user) provide
appropriate security.
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Management ability via Global Configurator — The included software and the
GlobalViewer web pages associated with it allow you to control, monitor, and schedule
various functions of devices connected to IP Link products such as the IPCP.
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E-mail notification — The IPCP can be set up to send e-mail notifications, such as a
notice that a projector has been disconnected or the projector lamp has been used for
a designated number of hours.
Controlling Other Devices
The IPCP 505 offers RS-232, infrared (IR), TCP/Ethernet control and monitoring, relay
device control, and control via flexible input/output (flex I/O) ports. It can learn IR signals
from remote controls to communicate with sources such as VCRs and DVD players. Users
can create their own device drivers (IR) or go to the Extr
) to
obtain device drivers.
The IPCP also provides four independently switched 12 VDC outputs, and can control up to
eight Ethernet-enabled AV devices.