Extron Electronics System 5 IP Series User Guide - Manual (Page 29)

3-3 System 5 IP Switchers • Front Panel Features and Basic Operation
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3 Config port — This port is a front panel version of the rear panel
Configuration/RS-232 port, and it is independent of the rear panel port. This
port makes it possible to upload and configure device drivers and also to
initiate IR learning via a front panel connection after the switcher has been
installed.
Connect a Windows-based PC or an RS-232 control system to this 2.5 mm
mini stereo-style (tip-ring-sleeve) connector. You can use the Extron 9-pin D
to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01) or make your own
cable. See page 2-15 for a wiring diagram and port protocol.
This port requires 38400 baud communication, a higher speed than many other
Extron products use. The System 5 IP configuration software automatically
sets the connection for the appropriate speed. If using HyperTerminal or a
similar application, make sure the PC connected to these ports is set for 38400
baud.
11 Input 5 — These connectors (shown on the next page) accept computer-video
and stereo audio input signals. See chapter two for wiring instructions.
Buttons
The System 5 IP with FPC (front panel control) has backlit buttons, and the non-
FPC model has an unlit input 5 selection button only. The functions, events, and
scripts associated with these buttons are available in both models, and they
function the same way. Pressing the corresponding button on the Extron IR 402
remote control or an Extron SCP keypad will cause that button’s functions to be
executed exactly as if you had pressed a front panel button.
Each Projector On/Off, Function/Room, and Input button can be set up to perform
up to six functions, which can be combinations of the following options:
• a driver operation—execute an RS-232 or IR control command that is part of a
device driver (for a projector, VCR, DVD, audio source, etc.)
• a relay operation—turn relays on or off, or toggle or pulse a relay
• an internal operation—change a front panel button’s brightness or color or
execute an SIS command for the switcher
• a user-defined RS-232 operation—issue a non-driver-associated RS-232
command (one that you programmed separately) via a specific port (IR/Serial
Out A, B, C, D; or the projector control port) or an internal command for the
System 5 IP itself.
The Menu and Next buttons are reserved for switcher control and menu functions
only; they are not configurable/programmable.
By default all buttons illuminate brightly when selected (active), and light dimly
when deselected. The button caps are removable so the button labels can be
changed.
4 Projector On/Off buttons — After they have been configured, press the On
button to turn the projector or display device on, and press the Off button to
power it off. Only one of these two buttons can be selected (active) at once.
Via the configuration software, other functions and relays can be associated
with each of these buttons.
If the Projector On or Projector Off button is selected (clicked on) via the
switcher’s default Web page or via the Global Configurator software or the
GlobalViewer Web pages, the buttons on the switcher and/or optional SCP
control pads will not blink and the projector will not turn on/off unless these
buttons have been configured with driver command or function. See chapter
four for information on the configuration software and internal Web pages.