Extron Electronics MLC 226 IP Series Setup Guide - Manual

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MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide
The Extron MLC 226 IP Series MediaLink ® Controller integrates Ethernet connection into
AV systems to allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including display devices and
switchers. It includes an embedded web server, multiple serial ports, relays, and configurable digital I/O ports for use in
applications that require control and monitoring of multiple devices within an AV system.
The MLC 226 IP series of controllers are configured using the free Extron Global Configurator (GC) software. The MLCs
integrate seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer
® Enterprise (GVE) software and the free GlobalViewer web-based AV
resource management software for remote control applications. Global Configurator and other useful software applications
are available at
www.extron.com .
A checklist of basic setup steps is provided at the end of this guide. For additional information see the help files and the
MLC 226 IP Series User Guide, available at
www.extron.com .
Panels and Features
DISPLAY
MLC 226 IP
1 2 3
4 5 6
VOLUME
CONFIG IR
ON OFF
VCR DVD
LAPTOP PC
SCREEN
DOWN
AUTO
IMAGE
SCREEN
UP
AUX
VIDEO
DOC
CAM
PROJECTOR
RS-232/IR NORMALLY OPEN RS-232 12V CM/ IR SCP
A B C D E
1 2
COMMO
N
COMMO
N
COMMO
N
GR
OUND
GR
OUND
GR
OUND
A
RELAYS IR/SERIAL OUT MLS PWR
3 4
B
5 6
C
S
A
S
B
A B
S
C
Tx/IR
Rx
GR
OUND
PWR SNS GR
OUND
+12V OU
T
Rx Tx
GR
OUND
GR
OUND
+12V IN +12V OU
T
GR
OUND
CONT MOD
IR IN
SCP CO
M
HOST
CONTROL
R
1=DIGITAL I/O
2=Tx 3=Rx 5=GND
38400, N, 8, 1
PRESS TAB WITH
TWEEKER TO REMOVE
INTERCOM
A
UDIO OUT
LA
N
LAN (IP)
Connector
Side View
Host Control
and
Digital I/O
Port
Bottom Panel
Rear Panel
Power
Input
(12 VDC)
IR/Serial
Output
Ports
Control
Module/IR/
SCP Ports
Projector
Control
Port
Relay
Ports
IP Intercom
Ports
Reset Button
and LED
(on side)
MLS
Switcher
Port
Front Panel
Display On and
Off Buttons
Volume Knob
and LEDs
IR Control
Receiver
IR Learning
Receiver
Config (RS-232
host control) Port
Input Selection
Buttons
Function or
Room
Control
Buttons
Cabling and Features
Attach cables using the following wiring diagrams as a guide. Full details are available in the MLC 226 IP Series User Guide.
CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
Control — Projector or Display
Bottom
Panel
PROJECTOR
RS-232/IR CM/ IR
A B C
Tx/IR
Rx
GR
OUND
PWR SNS GR
OUND
+12V OU
T
+12V OU
T
G
RO
UND
CONT MO
D
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
Ground ( )
IR transmit (Tx)
Ground ( )
Projector
or Display
IR Port
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Ground ( )
Bidirectional
Projector or
Display
RS-232 Port
+12VDC
Ground ( )
Power sense
Ground ( )
Digital input
Digital Input
or or
Sleeve ( )
Ring
(signal)
Tip (+12 V)
3.5 mm Stereo Plug
Extron
Power Sensor
(60-271-01)
On, high: >2.8 VDC
Off, low: <2.0 VDC
{
Infrared:
• TTL level (0 to 5 V)
• Up to 1 MHz
Digital input:
• High: >2.8 VDC
• Low: <2.0 VDC
Select RS-232 protocol via
software or SIS command.
Signals are bidirectional, ±5 V.
RS-232 default protocol:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits • 1 stop bit
• no parity • no flow control
NOTE: Each projector or display may
require different wiring. See the
manual that came with the projector
or display, or the Extron device driver
communication sheet for details.
Projector RS-232 / IR / Digital Input Port(s)
Contents
MLC 226 IP Series • Setup Guide 1
Panels and Features 1
Cabling and Features 1
Control — Projector or Display 1
Control — Control Modules, SCP Control Panels (CM/IR/SCP Port) 2
Control — Relay 2
Control — IR/Serial Output 2
Control — MLS Switcher 3
Power 3
Control — LAN (Ethernet) 3
Control — Serial (Host Control, Config) and Digital I/O 4
Communication — IP Intercom 4
About Global Configurator (GC) 4
What It Does 4
What To Set Up in GC 5
Configuration 5
Resources 5
Obtaining Control Drivers 5
Instructions, Information, and Assistance 5
Configuring for Network Communication 5
Network Configuration Options 5
Network Configuration Using ARP 5
Mounting 6
Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation 6