IPL T S Series
IP Link® Ethernet Control Interfaces
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FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit
to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.
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Quick Start — IPL T S Series
Step 1
Step 4
Turn power off and disconnect the device from
its power source.
Connect RS-232 cables from the IPL T S Series
unit to the audio/video (A/V) devices.
Step 2
Step 5
Connect power cords and apply power in the
following order:
Mount the IPL T S Series unit:
• on a projector
Projector
Mounting
Bracket
• output devices (projectors, monitors,
speakers)
Mounting
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• PC or serial controller
• input devices (DSS, cable boxes, and so on)
Step 6
Digital Projector
Configure the IPL T S Series device. See chapter
3 for more information.
Projector Mount
• under a desk
Step 7
Test the IPL T S Series device via its default Web
pages. See chapter 4 for more information.
Furniture Mount
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Step 3
Plasma Display
Connect a local area network (LAN) cable from a
PC, hub, or router to the IPL T S Series unit.
Typical IPL T S Series configuration
COM1
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COM4
COM5
COM6
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Table of Contents
Chapter One • Introduction .......................................................................................................1-1
About This Manual.....................................................................................................................1-2
About the IPL T S Series Interface...................................................................................1-2
IPL.T.S1.control.interface..........................................................................................................1-2
IPL.T.S2.control.interface..........................................................................................................1-2
IPL.T.S4.control.interface..........................................................................................................1-2
IPL.T.S6.control.interface..........................................................................................................1-2
Features.............................................................................................................................................1-3
Chapter Two • Installation and Operation ....................................................................2-1
Installation Overview...............................................................................................................2-2
Mounting the IPL T S Interface...........................................................................................2-2
UL.guidelines.for.rack.mounting.............................................................................................2-2
Mounting.options......................................................................................................................2-3
Rack.mounting.an.IPL.T.S.Series.interface.............................................................................2-3
Furniture.or.projector.mounting.............................................................................................2-4
Rear Panel Features and Cabling.......................................................................................2-5
Power...........................................................................................................................................2-6
Ethernet/LAN..............................................................................................................................2-7
Serial.Communication...............................................................................................................2-7
Identification..............................................................................................................................2-9
Operation.........................................................................................................................................2-9
Front.panel.indicators...............................................................................................................2-9
Resetting.the.unit....................................................................................................................2-10
Chapter Three • Connection and Configuration ......................................................3-1
Connecting the Hardware......................................................................................................3-2
Ethernet.connection..................................................................................................................3-2
Serial.connection........................................................................................................................3-2
Setting the Internet Protocol (IP) Address..................................................................3-3
Setting.the.IP.address.using.Global.Configurator.................................................................3-4
Setting.the.IP.address.using.embedded.Web.pages.............................................................3-5
Setting.the.IP.address.using.the.ARP.command....................................................................3-7
Configuration using Global Configurator...................................................................3-8
Configuration using Embedded Web Pages...............................................................3-9
Connecting.via.the.Web.server.pages...................................................................................3-10
System.Status.page..................................................................................................................3-11
Configuration.page.................................................................................................................3-11
System.Settings...................................................................................................................3-11
Port.Settings.......................................................................................................................3-12
Passwords............................................................................................................................3-13
Email.Alerts.........................................................................................................................3-13
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Firmware.Upgrade.............................................................................................................3-14
File.Management.page...........................................................................................................3-14
Configuration using DataViewer....................................................................................3-15
Chapter Four • Communication and Control................................................................4-1
Programmer’s Guide for Telnet and Web Browsers...............................................4-2
Using.the.command/response.table........................................................................................4-2
Symbol.definitions................................................................................................................4-3
Copyright.information.........................................................................................................4-4
Password.information..........................................................................................................4-4
Error.responses.....................................................................................................................4-5
References.to.errors.(at.command.descriptions.on.the.following.pages)........................4-5
Customization.............................................................................................................................4-19
Custom.Web.pages..................................................................................................................4-19
Server.Side.Includes.(SSI).........................................................................................................4-19
Query.string..............................................................................................................................4-20
Code.examples.........................................................................................................................4-21
Example.1............................................................................................................................4-21
Example.2............................................................................................................................4-22
URL.encoding............................................................................................................................4-23
Reserved.characters............................................................................................................4-23
Unsafe.characters...............................................................................................................4-24
Advanced Serial Port Control............................................................................................4-24
Serial.pass-through.(redirect.mode)......................................................................................4-24
Direct.port.access.(ports.2001.through.2006)......................................................................4-25
Serial.Bridging..........................................................................................................................4-26
Hardware.connection.........................................................................................................4-26
Serial.bridge.configuration................................................................................................4-27
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................4-28
Power.connections.............................................................................................................4-28
Data.connections................................................................................................................4-28
Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories................................. A-1
Specifications............................................................................................................................... A-2
Part Numbers and Accessories........................................................................................... A-4
Included.parts............................................................................................................................ A-4
Optional.accessories................................................................................................................. A-4
Appendix B • Glossary....................................................................................................................B-1
Glossary.............................................................................................................................................B-2
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IPL T S Series
Chapter One
1
Introduction
About.This.Manual
About.the.IPL.T.S.Series.Interface
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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual describes the function, installation, configuration, and operation of the
Extron IPL T S Series interface devices which are shown below.
About the IPL T S Series Interface
The Extron IPL T S Series interface devices integrate network connectivity into
audio/video (A/V) systems. Installing an IPL T S Series interface into an
A/V network gives users the ability to remotely monitor and control projectors,
flat-panel displays, switchers, and other serially-controlled devices.
IPL T S1 control interface
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PN 60-801-81
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One bidrectional RS-232 serial port
7.25 MB of available flash memory
Low-profile form factor
1.0 inch H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D
(2.5 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)
IPL T S2 control interface
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PN 60-544-81
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Two bidrectional RS-232, RS-422,
or RS-485 serial ports
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7.25 MB of available flash memory
1.7 inches H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D
(4.3 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)
IPL T S4 control interface
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PN 60-544-83
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Four bidirectional RS-232, RS-422,
or RS-485 serial ports
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7.25 MB of available flash memory
1.7 inches H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D
(4.3 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)
IPL T S6 control interface
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PN 60-544-84
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Six bidirectional RS-232, RS-422,
or RS-485 serial ports
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7.25 MB of available flash memory
1.7 inches H x 4.3 inches W x 3.0 inches D
(4.3 cm x 10.9 cm x 7.6 cm)
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Each IPL T S Series interface comes with the Extron IP Link® technology including:
•
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A built-in Web server
A set of Web pages that can be used to configure the device
Flash memory to store the Extron GlobalViewer® application and A/V
equipment device drivers
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Compatibility with the free GlobalViewer application which provides a
graphical user interface with which to remotely monitor and control your
A/V network devices
The IPL T S Series interface devices support the following network protocols:
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DHCP − Dynamic host configuration protocol
ICMP − Internet control message protocol
SMTP − Simple mail transfer protocol
Telnet − a computer/client communications protocol
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Features
IPL T S Series interface features include:
Support for bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial communication —
Allows remote and proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of serially-controlled
devices.
The IPL T S1 supports RS-232 only.
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Serial port pass-through — Two-, four-, and six-port models can be configured for
pass-through mode, enabling each pair of ports on the interfaces to pass through
commands and control a single device.
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Web-based A/V asset management — When used with GlobalViewer software,
the IPL T S interfaces provide a powerful, flexible way to manage, monitor, and
control projectors, flat-panel displays, and other devices using a standard Ethernet
network.
Integral, high performance Web server — Each IPL T S interface features a built-in
Web server with memory available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer, and
development of your own Web pages using “off-the-shelf” Web authoring software.
Industry standard Ethernet protocols — All IPL T S models support industry
standard Ethernet communication protocols, including ARP, DHCP, ICMP, UDP/IP,
TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP, accessed through an RJ-45 auto-sense
10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN connection.
Simultaneous multi-user support — Each IPL T S interface supports multiple
concurrent users, improving system throughput.
E-mail capabilities to enable support — With e-mail notification, technical support
administrators can receive failure and service messages through an e-mail enabled
cell phone, PDA, pager, or Internet e-mail account.
Multiple levels of access with password protection — User access level authorizes
limited entry to only pre-designated functions, while administrator access level
permits full access to advanced settings.
Configuration utility — Global Configurator software, a free, easy-to-use
Windows®-based configuration utility, makes product setup simple and intuitive —
no programming knowledge is required.
Extensive library of device drivers — Device drivers allow Extron products to
control various display and source devices, such as projectors, flat-panel displays,
and DVD players. Extron has produced thousands of fully tested and uniformly
modeled RS-232 and IR device drivers.
Direct port access — Use existing software programs to control a device that has
no Ethernet support. Any existing Extron product with a serial control port can be
interfaced with a LAN.
Built-in multi-level security — A user can control access to devices attached to the
interface. Two levels of password protection provide appropriate security.
Serial port connectivity — Provides serial ports on 9-pin D and/or 3.5 mm, captive
screw connectors.
Easy configuration and control — Easily control the interface in three ways:
• The Internet Explorer® browser
• A Web-based interface
• DataViewer (or a standard Telnet client application)
The IPL T S series requires no centralized processor to operate within a system.
Multiple mounting options — Can be mounted under a desktop or podium, on a
projector mount, or on a rack shelf.
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Chapter Two
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Installation and Operation
...Installation.Overview.
Mounting.the.IPL.T.S.Interface.
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Installation and Operation
Installation Overview
To install and set up an IPL T S interface, follow these steps:
1.
Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the video sources (DSS, cable
boxes, or other devices), the IPL T S unit, the output devices (monitors,
VCRs, projectors, and so on) and the serial controller are all turned off and
disconnected from the power source.
2.
3.
4.
Mount the IPL T S interface. See “Mounting the IPL T S Interface”, below.
Attach the cables. See “Connecting the Hardware” in chapter 3.
Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the following order: output
devices (projectors, monitors, speakers), IPL T S interface, serial controller or
computer (PC), then input devices (DSS, cable boxes, and so on).
5.
Configure the IPL T S interface through DataViewer or Telnet, then access the
unit using an Internet browser.
Mounting the IPL T S Interface
UL guidelines for rack mounting
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation
of an IPL T S Series unit onto a rack.
1.
Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature specified
by the manufacturer [Tma = +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C)].
2.
Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such
that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
3.
4.
Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when
addressing this concern.
5.
Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted
equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as
the use of power strips).
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Mounting options
All units are easily mounted in a rack, under a desk or podium, or on a projector
mount.
Mounting kits and IPL T S Series device compatibility are shown in the table below.
Mounting Type
Kit PN
S1
S2
S4
S6
MBU 125 Under-desk mount
70-077-01
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MBU 123 Under-furniture mount
PMK 200 Projector mount
PMK 100 Projector mount
70-212-01
70-077-04
70-217-01
60-190-01
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RSU 129 1U 9.5-inch Deep
universal rack shelf
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RSF 123 1U 3.5-inch Deep rack shelf
60-190-20
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Rack mounting an IPL T S Series interface
The following rack mount kits are available:
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PN 60-190-20
PN 60-190-01
RSU 123 1U 3.5-inch Deep Rack Shelf Kit
RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit
To rack mount an IPL T S Series unit:
1.
2.
If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.
Secure the underside of the unit on the rack shelf with two 4-40 x 3/16-inch
screws in opposite (diagonal) corners.
3.
4.
5.
Install additional unit(s) or blank panel(s) on the rack shelf as desired.
Insert the shelf into the rack at the desired location.
Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied mounting screws.
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Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting the interface on the rack shelf
Only products that are 3.5 inches deep can be mounted to a 1U 3.5-inch Deep
Rack Shelf. Any 1U or 1-inch high rack-mountable Extron product can be
mounted on the Universal 1U Rack Shelf (shown in the following diagram).
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Furniture or projector mounting
The following furniture and projector mount kits are available:
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PN 70-077-01
PN 70-077-04
PN 70-212-01
PN 70-217-04
Furniture mount kit (for IPL T S1)
Projector mount kit (for IPL T S1)
Furniture mount kit (for IPL T S2, S4, S6)
Projector mount kit (for IPL T S2, S4, S6)
To mount an IPL T S Series device to furniture:
1.
2.
3.
If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.
Attach the furniture mounting brackets to the unit with the supplied screws.
Hold the unit with the attached brackets against the underside of the
furniture. Mark the hole locations of the bracket on the mounting surface.
4.
5.
6.
Drill 3/32-inch (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4 inches (6.3 mm) deep in the
underside of the mounting surface at the marked hole locations.
Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw until just
less than 1/4 inches (6.3 mm) of the screw head protrudes above the surface.
Hang the mounting bracket over the protruding screw heads. Slide the
mounting brackets to the narrow end of the screw slots and tighten the
mounting screws.
To mount an IPL T S Series device with a projector:
1.
2.
3.
If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.
Attach the projector mounting bracket to the unit with the supplied screws.
Secure the unit to the projector post with the supplied mounting bolt.
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Projector
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Figure 2-3 — Mounting the interface
Rear Panel Features and Cabling
All connections, including power, control, input, and output, are on the back panel
of the IPL T S interface. See figures 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7 for details on each model.
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COM1
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LAN
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COM2
COM1
COM2
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2
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4
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Figure 2-5 — IPL T S2 interface back panel
The IPL T S2 allows for use of either the 9-pin D connector or the captive screw
connector on COM1 or COM2. The 9-pin D connector COM ports and the
captive screw connector COM ports should not be connected simultaneously.
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COM1
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LAN
POWER
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COM2
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1
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4
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9
Figure 2-6 — IPL T S4 interface back panel
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COM2
COM3
COM4
COM5
COM6
TX RX
TX RX TX RX
TX RX
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1
2
4
Figure 2-7 — IPL T S6 interface back panel
Power
Power connection — Plug the unit’s external 12 VDC power supply into this
connector. The power supply is provided with the unit.
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When you are connecting the power supply, voltage polarity is extremely
important. Applying power with incorrect voltage polarity could damage
the power supply and the interface. Identify the power cord negative lead by
the ridges on the side of the cord.
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SECTION A–A
3/16"
(5 mm) Max.
Power Supply
Output Cord
Orange Captive
Screw Connector
Ground
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Power Supply
Output Cord
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC, 1 A )
AC Power Cord
Figure 2-8 — Power connector wiring
Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before installing the captive screw
connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the captive screw connectors and
could pull out.
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The two power cord wires must be kept separate while the power supply is
plugged in. Remove power before continuing.
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To verify the polarity before connection, plug in the power supply with no load and
check the output with a voltmeter.
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Ethernet/LAN
LAN Activity LED — A blinking yellow LED indicates LAN activity.
b
c
LAN connector — An RJ-45 connector for a network connection. Use an
Ethernet straight-through cable to connect to a switch, hub, or router, or an
Ethernet crossover cable to connect directly to a PC.
COM1
00-05-A6-00-00-02
Straight-through Cable
(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)
LAN
End 1
Pin Wire Color
End 2
Wire Color
POWER
12V
.5A MAX
COM2
COM1
COM2
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
white-orange
orange
white-green
blue
white-blue
green
white-brown
brown
white-orange
orange
white-green
blue
white-blue
green
white-brown
brown
TX RX
TX RX
2
3
4
Pins:
12345678
Crossover Cable
(for direct connection to a PC)
End 1
Pin Wire Color
End 2
Pin Wire Color
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
white-orange
orange
white-green
blue
white-blue
green
white-brown
brown
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
white-green
green
white-orange
blue
white-blue
orange
white-brown
brown
Side View
Insert
Twisted
Pair Wires
RJ-45 Connector
Figure 2-9 — RJ-45 connector wiring
Link LED — A lit green LED indicates a good LAN connection.
d
Serial Communication
Captive screw connector — Plug a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector
e
into this socket for serial ports 1 and 2 (IPL T S2) or serial ports 3 through 6
(IPL T S6) connections. Pacing and handshaking are not supported via the
captive screw connectors.
The two IPL T S2 captive screw connectors are in parallel with the two 9-pin D
connectors. For each serial port on the S2 use either the captive screw connector
or the 9-pin D connector, but not both.
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COM1 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 1
f
g
h
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COM2 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 2
COM3 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 3 (S4 only)
COM4 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 4 (S4 only)
IPL T S Series interface devices can be used to control display devices, switchers,
and other A/V equipment via an RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connection.
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Factory default protocol for the control interface is:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
RS-232
9600 baud
no parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
pacing = 0 ms
handshaking = off
Communication to an attached device can be done through the IPL T S Series
device’s default Web pages or by using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
commands.
The rear panel 9-pin D connector COM ports have the following pin assignments:
Pin
Function
RS-232
RX
RS-422
RX-
RS-485
2
3
5
7
8
Receive Data/Receive Data -
Transmit Data/ Transmit Data -
Signal Ground
Data -
(pins 2 + 3 tied)
TX
TX-
GND
RTS
GND
TX+
GND
Request to Sent/Transmit Data +
Clear to Send/Receive Data +
Data +
(pins 7 + 8 tied)
CTS
RX+
The IPL T S1 uses RS-232 only.
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When using RS-485 with the connections indicated above, Data + can connect
to either pin 7 or pin 8, and Data - can connect to either pin 2 or pin 3.
For RS-232 communication, pins 7 and 8 (RTS and CTS) are optional.
5
1
9
6
9-Pin D Connector
Pin Locations, Female
IPL T S2
Connectors
IPL T S6
Connectors
COM1
COM2
COM3
COM4
COM5
COM6
7/8”
(22 mm)
TX RX
TX RX
TX RX
TX RX TX RX
TX RX
Heat
Shrink
1/8”
(3 mm)
3/16”
(5 mm) Max.
5-pole Captive Screw
Connector
Figure 2-10 — 5-pin captive screw assignments
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COM ports 1 and 2 of the IPL T S2 can be wired in a similar way as the IPL T S6, as
shown in figure 2-10. Both can be wired using a 3.5 mm, 5-pole or 3-pole captive
screw connector.
The IPL T S2 allows for use of either the 9-pin D connector on COM1 or
COM2. The 9-pin D connector COM ports and the captive screw connector
COM ports cannot be connected simultaneously.
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Identification
UID # — The unique user ID number (MAC address) of the unit (for
example, 00-05-A6-00-00-01).
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Operation
Connect power cords and turn on the output display devices (projectors, monitors,
VCRs), control devices (switchers, scalers, distribution amplifiers), interface, and
input devices (PC, laptop, network equipment).
Check indicator LEDs on the PC/laptop, on the interface, on the network hub/
router, and so on, to ensure that all the devices are plugged in and communicating.
The IPL T S interface is now ready to be configured (see chapter 3, “Connection and
Configuration”).
If connection or communication problems occur, see “Troubleshooting” in
chapter 4. If the troubleshooting tips do not help, check with your local network
administrator, or call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline.
Front panel indicators
The front panels of the IPL T S interfaces have several indicator LEDs that show the
current status of communications to and from the unit. A reset button (b) is also
available from the front panel, in a small recess next to the Power LED.
COM
TX
RX
RTS
CTS
R
IPL T S1
1
2
3
4
6
5
Figure 2-11 — IPL T S1 front panel
IPL T S2
COM
9
8
7
100
LINK
ACT
R
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
1
Figure 2-12 — IPL T S2 front panel
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IPL T S4
COM
9
8
7
100
R
1
2
3
4
LINK
ACT
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
Figure 2-13 — IPL T S4 front panel
IPL T S6
COM
COM
9
8
7
100
LINK
ACT
R
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
3
5
6
3
4
3
4
2
4
Figure 2-14 — IPL T S6 front panel
Power LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the interface is receiving
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
power.
Reset button (recessed) — A multi-function reset button. See “Resetting the
unit” later in this chapter for more information.
TX LEDs — A green LED indicates data is being transmitted from the
corresponding serial port.
RX LEDs — A green LED indicates data is being received by the
corresponding serial port.
RTS LEDs — A green LED indicates that the corresponding serial port is
ready to send data.
CTS LEDs — A green LED indicates that the device controlled by the
corresponding serial port is ready to accept data.
ACT (Activity) LED — A yellow LED indicates that data is being sent/
received.
LINK LED — A green LED indicates that the unit is connected to an active
network.
100 LED — A green LED indicates that the connection speed is 100 Mbps. If
the LED is not lit, the connection speed is 10 Mbps.
Resetting the unit
b
There are five reset modes available by pressing the Reset button ( ) on the side
panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or
Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the modes.
Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result
in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or a
controller reboot.
C
The reset modes listed below (with the exception of Mode 2) close all open IP
and Telnet connections and close all sockets.
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If the Reset button is continuosly held down, every three seconds the LED pulses
(blinks) and puts the unit in a different mode. The Mode 5 LED blinks three
times, the third blink indicating that it is the last mode. The following modes are
separate functions, not a continuation from Mode 1 to Mode 5.
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Reset Mode Comparison/Summary
Mode Activation
Result
Purpose/Notes
1 Hold down the recessed
Use mode 1 to revert
to the factory default
firmware version if
incompatibility issues
arise with
The unit reverts to the factory default
firmware. Event scripting will not start if
the unit is powered on in this mode. All
user files and settings (drivers,
adjustments, IP settings, etc.) are
maintained.
Reset button while applying
power to the IPL T S unit.
After a mode 1 reset
is performed, update the
unit’s firmware to the latest
version. Do not operate the
unit’s firmware version that
results from the mode 1
reset. If you want to use the
factory default firmware,
you must upload that
user-loaded firmware.
If you do not want to update
firmware, or you performed a mode 1 reset
by mistake, cycle power to the unit to
return to the firmware version that was
running prior to the mode 1 reset. Use the
0Q SIS command to confirm that the
factory default firmware is no longer
running (look for asterisks following the
version number.)
version again.
2
Press and release the Reset
button. Within 2 seconds
type +++ on the keyboard.
The connected COM port becomes a
console port to send SIS commands.
Scripting remains on.
Mode 2 enables the
SIS console port.
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If the three “+’s”
(+++) are not enetered in
the 2-second time frame, the
COM port becomes a
control port only.
Mode 3 turns events on or off. During
resetting, the Reset LED flashes 2 times if
events are starting, 3 times if events are
stopping.
3
4
Hold down the Reset button
for about 3 sec. until the
Reset LED blinks once, then
press Reset momentarily
(<1 sec.) within 1 second.
Mode 3 is useful for
troubleshooting.
Mode 4
Hold down the Reset button
for about 6 sec. until the
Reset LED has blinked
twice (once at 3 sec., again
at 6 sec.). Then press Reset
momentarily (for <1 sec.)
within 1 second.
Mode 4 enables you
to set IP address
information using
ARP and the MAC
address.
• Enables ARP capability.
• Sets the IP address back to factory
default (192.168.254.254).
• Sets the subnet back to factory default.
• Sets the default gateway address back
to the factory default.
• Sets port mapping back to factory
default.
• Turns DHCP off.
• Turns events off.
The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick
succession during the reset.
Mode 5 performs a complete reset to
factory defaults (except the firmware).
• Does everything mode 4 does.
• Resets almost all the real time
adjustments: all audio settings, limit
initial power up volume, power
up/down delay, auto power down, and
misc. options. This does not affect an
optional MLS switcher, however.
• Clears driver-port associations and port
configurations (IR/RS-232).
5
Hold down the Reset button
for about 9 sec. until the
Reset LED has blinked three
times (once at 3 sec., again
at 6 sec., again at 9 sec.).
Then press Reset
Mode 5 is useful if
you want to start over
with configuration
and uploading, and
also to replace events.
momentarily (for <1 sec.)
within 1 second.
• Removes button configurations.
• Resets all IP options.
• Removes scheduling settings.
• Removes/clears all files from switcher.
The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick
succession during the reset.
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Connecting.the.Hardware
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Connection and Configuration
Connecting the Hardware
To connect the IPL T S interface, connect the input and output devices to the unit.
Use figure 3-1, below, as a guide.
Extron
IPL T S2
Ethernet Control
Interface
Serial Cables
to Controlled Devices
(switcher, projector, etc.)
1
2
COM
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Ethernet
or
Laptop
PC
Figure 3-1 — IPL T S interface connections
Ethernet connection
Ethernet connection is used on an ongoing basis to connect the IPL T S unit to a
LAN and to control the switching and display devices attached to the unit. To
connect the unit to a LAN, do the following:
1.
Plug one end of a CAT 5, straight-through Ethernet cable into the rear panel
Ethernet connector on the IPL T S unit. See figure 2-9 in chapter 2 for
RJ-45 connector wiring information.
2.
3.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network switch or hub
connected to an Ethernet LAN or to the Internet.
From your PC, launch a Web browser and type in the IP address previously
set up on the IPL T S (if this hasnt been set up, see “Setting the Internet
Protocol (IP) Address” later in this chapter). This displays the System Status
Web page.
Serial connection
The IPL T S interface can be connected to any A/V device that has a serial control
port.
1.
Connect one end of a serial cable to the rear panel COM port connector of the
IPL T S unit. As an alternative, use a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector
where available.
This captive screw connector must be wired appropriately. See figure 2-10 for
pin assignments, if necessary.
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Control
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Ethernet Control
Interface
3
2
COM
COM
1
COM
COM
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Projector
Laptop
DVD
VCR
Figure 3-2 — Typical IPL T S interface operating configuration
2.
Connect the other end of the serial cable to the display or switching device to
be controlled through the IPL T S.
Setting the Internet Protocol (IP) Address
The IPL T S Series units have a factory default IP address of 192.168.254.254. This
IP address must be changed to an address that will operate on your local network.
There are three ways to change the IP address setting:
•
•
•
Add Device > Auto Config IP option in Global Configurator
IPL T S unit’s embedded Web pages
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) command
Before you begin:
1.
2.
3.
Obtain a valid IP address for your IPL T S Series device from your A/V
system’s network administrator.
Write down the unit’s MAC address (a 12-digit number) found on a label on
the rear panel of the unit (for example, 00-05-A6-01-0A-74).
If the unit is not at it’s factory default IP address (192.168.254.254), perform a
Mode 4 reset:
a. Hold down the Reset button until the Power LED blinks twice
(6 seconds), then release.
b. Press and release the Reset button again within 1 second.
The Power LED blinks quickly four times, confirming the Mode 4 reset,
which returns the unit to its factory default IP address.
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IPL T S4
COM
100
LINK
ACT
R
1
2
3
4
1
2
Figure 3-3 — IPL T S unit’s front panel
Power LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the interface is
receiving power. Blinks four times to confirm a Mode 4 reset.
a
Reset button — The Reset button is recessed. Use an Extron
Tweeker or similar tool to activate.
b
Setting the IP address using Global Configurator
The preferred method for setting a unit’s IP address is to use the Extron Global
Configurator (GC) application.
If you have Global Configurator installed on a local PC, and have a GC project
file open, proceed with the steps below. If you do not have Global Configurator
installed, it is available as a free download from www.extron.com. The GC help
file leads you through the process of creating a new GC project file, and provides an
illustrated version of the procedure below.
The IPL T S unit must be:
•
•
physically connected to the network
at its factory default IP address
To set an IP address with a GC project file open:
1.
From the Edit menu, select Add Device.
The Add Device dialog box opens (see figure 3-4).
2.
3.
Select the appropriate device type (for example, IPL T S4) in the IP Link®
Device drop-down list.
Enter the new IP address (for example, 10.14.195.40) in the Name/IP
Address field.
4.
5.
Enter a unique device name in the Display Name field.
Click the Advanced >>> button.
The Advanced options of the Add Device dialog are displayed, and the
“Advanced >>>” button name changes to “Basic <<<”.
6.
7.
Enable the Auto Configure IP Address check box.
Enter the unit’s MAC address in the MAC Address field. The first six digits
(00-05-0A) are pre-populated, and identify this unit as an Extron device. You
only need to enter the final six digits. Dashes between digits are auto-filled.
8.
9.
Click the Set button. The Auto Configure Successful dialog box opens.
Click OK.
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Figure 3-4 — Setting the IP address in Global Configurator
Setting the IP address using embedded Web pages
Each IPL T S unit contains an on-board Web server with interactive pages that can
be used to configure the device.
The IPL T S unit must be at its factory default IP address.
To set an IP address via embedded Web pages:
1.
2.
Connect an Ethernet crossover cable between the device and a local PC.
On the PC, locate the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.
On Windows® XP, the TCP/IP Properties dialog box is found at:
Start > My Network Places > right-click to Properties > Local Area Connection
> right-click to Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > Properties.
3.
4.
Record the current IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DHCP
settings. You will need this information later to return the PC to its original
TCP/IP settings.
IP Address:
.
.
.
Subnet Mask:
.
.
.
Enter the following:
IP address: 192.168.254.253
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Default gateway: <blank>
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5.
Click OK.
Figure 3-5 — Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box
Open a Web browser on the local PC.
6.
7.
Enter 192.168.254.254 in the browser’s Address field and press the Enter key.
The IPL T S unit’s embedded Web page is displayed.
Click the Configuration tab.
8.
9.
Change the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields to the desired IP address and
subnet mask.
10. Click the Submit button.
The new IP address and subnet mask are assigned to the device, and the Web
browser connection is immediately lost.
The device, with its new IP address and subnet mask is now ready to be
connected to your A/V network.
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Figure 3-6 — Web server System Settings screen
To return the local PC to its original TCP/IP settings:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Close the Web browser.
Disconnect the Ethernet crossover cable from the PC and the device.
Return to the TCP/IP Properties dialog box on the PC.
Return the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, and DHCP fields to
their original settings.
5.
Reboot the PC.
Setting the IP address using the ARP command
An IPL T S unit’s IP address can be set using the DOS Address Resolution Protocol
(ARP) command.
The IPL T S unit must be:
•
•
physically connected to the network
at its factory default IP address
To set an IP address using the ARP command:
1.
Open a command prompt window on a local PC. On Windows XP, a
command prompt window can be found at:
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
At the command prompt type:
2.
arp - s<IP address><MAC address>
example: C:\>arp -s 10.13.197.64 00-05-A6-00-30-5F
The example command assigns IP address 10.13.197.64 to the device that has
a MAC address of 00-05-A6-00-30-5F.
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Figure 3-7 — Executing the ARP command
3.
To confirm the new IP address is active, perform a ping command to the new
IP address.
example: C:\>ping 10.13.197.64
If the IP address setting was successful, the device replies 3 or more times:
Reply from <IP address>: bytes=32 time <1ms TTL=64
Configuration using Global Configurator
Global Configurator (GC) is a simple-to-use, yet comprehensive software
application that allows non-programmers to configure a wide range of Extron
IP Link-enabled products. GC provides an integrated environment for
defining A/V control and monitoring system functionality from an easy-to-use
graphical user interface. It’s simple enough to be used for configuring a single
room controller, yet powerful enough to facilitate building a Web-based asset
management and remote monitoring system for hundreds of A/V devices in
multiple locations.
Serial ports on the IPL T S Series devices can be configured using GC.
To download Global Configurator:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Click the Download tab.
Click the Global Configurator icon.
Click the Download Now button.
Complete the Personal Information form.
Scroll down the page and review any related Technical Bulletins.
Click the Download GCSW3XX.exe button.
Follow the remaining system prompts.
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Figure 3-8 — Global Configurator
Once installed on your local PC, Global Configurator can be used to configure your
IPL T S Series device and the A/V devices that are attached to the S Series’ serial
control ports.
See the Global Configurator help file for instructions on how to:
•
•
•
•
Download device drivers
Start Global Configurator
Create a GC project file
Add and configure IPL T S Series and A/V devices
Configuration using Embedded Web Pages
Each IPL T S unit contains an on-board Web server with interactive pages that can
be used to configure the device. Web server pages are described in detail on the
following pages.
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Connecting via the Web server pages
To connect to an IPL T S Series device via its Web server pages:
1.
2.
Open a Web browser on a local PC.
Enter the device’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press the
Enter key. If the device is password-protected, you will be prompted for a
password.
Figure 3-9 — Web server Password dialog box
Enter the appropriate administrator or user password.
Click OK.
3.
4.
The System Status page opens.
Figure 3-10 — Web server System Status screen
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System Status page
The System Status page is a read-only page that provides the following status
information:
•
•
•
System Description — Model, Description, Part Number, Firmware, Date,
and Time
IP Settings — Unit Name, DHCP setting, IP Address, Gateway IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and MAC Address
Serial Port Settings — For each port: Port number, Port Type, Baud Rate, Data
Bits, Parity, Stop Bits, and Flow Control
Figure 3-11 — System Status screen
Configuration page
The Configuration page has five sub-pages, which are described below.
System Settings
The System Settings page grants access to view and change:
•
•
IP Settings
Date/Time Settings
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Figure 3-12 — System Settings screen
Port Settings
The Port Settings page grants access to view or change the Serial Port Settings:
•
•
•
Serial port number — use a radio button to select the desired port
Port type — RS-232 (default), RS-422, 4S-485
Baud rate — 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600 (default), 14400,
19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200
•
•
•
•
•
•
Parity — 7, 8 (default)
Stop bits — 1 (default), 2
Flow control — None (default), Hardware, Software
Serial Bridging — On, Off (default)
Remote IP Address — view the remote IP address
Remote TCP Port — view the remote TCP port
Figure 3-13 — Port Settings screen
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Passwords
The Passwords page fields include:
•
•
Administrator Password — provides complete configuration control
User Password — allows view of configuration only
Figure 3-14 — Passwords screen
To clear a password, enter a single space, repeat the entry in the re-enter password
field, then click the Submit button.
If no administrator password is present, the user password is not saved.
Email Alerts
Initial e-mail alerts must be created using Global Configurator software. The
embedded Web pages only allow you to edit existing e-mail alert settings.
The Email Alerts page allows you to:
•
•
•
Edit your network’s mail server connection information
Edit e-mail addresses of those you wish to receive e-mail alerts
Select the desired e-mail delivery files
Fields include:
•
•
•
Mail IP Address — the network’s mail server IP address
Domain Name — the network’s mail server domain name
SMTP Authentication Required — SMTP authentication is required to access
the mail server
•
•
•
•
User Name — user name to access the network’s mail server
Password — password to access the network’s mail server
Email Address — e-mail addresses of those to receive e-mail alerts
File Name — file name of the desired e-mail message
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Figure 3-15 — Email Alerts screen
Firmware Upgrade
The Firmware Upgrade page reports the current firmware level, and provides the
capability to browse to and upload a new firmware file.
Figure 3-16 — Firmware Upgrade screen
File Management page
The File Management page allows you to create directories as well as upload, use,
and delete custom Web pages.
Use the Add Dir, Browse, Upload Files and Delete buttons to upload and manage
your custom Web pages.
Figure 3-17 — File Management screen
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Configuration using DataViewer
DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis
of RS-232 and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows
users to send commands to a device and view the device’s responses in ASCII or
hexadecimal format. Command and response logs can be saved in text or HTML
format.
The data display can be configured in several ways for improved analysis of
data communication. Text colors and fonts are user-definable making it easy
to differentiate between commands and responses. Four different screen view
options are available for viewing commands and responses in the most effective
configurations and formats.
With the DataViewer Control Toolbar and Shift Toolbar, you can customize up to 20
shortcut keys. Shortcut keys can be used to automate repetitive communications
tasks. DataViewer is ideal for troubleshooting device protocols and determining
device timing.
To download DataViewer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Click the Download tab.
Click the Control Software icon.
Scroll to the description of DataViewer.
Click the Download link in the far right column.
Complete the Personal Information form.
Click the Download DVSW1x2x0x4.exe button.
Follow the remaining system prompts.
Figure 3-18 — DataViewer main window
To run DataViewer:
1.
2.
Double-click the DataViewer icon that was placed on
the PC desktop during the download procedure.
The Communications Setup dialog box opens.
Click the TCP/IP tab.
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3.
4.
Enter the device’s IP address in the Hostname/IP Address field.
Click OK.
Figure 3-19 — Communication Setup dialog box
The DataViewer application opens (see figure 3-18).
See the DataViewer help file for information on sending commands to the
IPL T S Series device, and viewing the responses in the DataViewer user
interface.
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Chapter Four
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Programmer’s.Guide.for.Telnet.and.Web.Browsers
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Programmer’s Guide for Telnet and Web Browsers
Using the command/response table
The following are either Telnet (port 23) or Web browser (port 80) commands.
There are some minor differences when you are implementing these commands via
Telnet or via URL encoding using a Web browser. All commands listed below work
using either connection method; but, due to some limitations of the Web browser,
the encapsulation characters are modified to make sure that the Web browser
properly handles them. All examples in the command/response table on
page 4-6 show the proper implementation in a Telnet or Web browser session.
For Web browsers: all non-alphanumeric characters must be represented as
their hex equivalent, for example, %xx where xx equals the two character
representation of the hex byte that needs to be sent (for example, a comma would
be represented as %2C).
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Telnet
Web Browser
Escape (Hex 1B)
W [must not be encoded]
Carriage Return (Hex 0D) Pipe Character (|)
[must not be encoded]
When these commands are used through a Web browser, the URL reference is
used below to shorten the examples. This would in practice be the full URL of
the control interface and Web page reference including all path information. For
To send any of the commands using a Web browser, you need to prefix them with
the full URL followed by ?cmd=. See “URL Encoding”, later in this chapter.
With Telnet you can use either the “Escape” commands with the carriage return
N
or the “W” commands with the pipe (|) character. With the Web browser you
are required to use the “W” commands and the pipe character.
The “Command/response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands” later
in this chapter lists the commands that the IPL T S interface recognizes as valid, the
responses that are returned to the host, a description of the command’s function or
the results of executing the command, and an example of each command in ASCII
(Telnet) and URL Encoded (Web).
Upper- and lowercase text can be used interchangeably except where noted.
N
Symbol definitions are shown below. An ASCII to HEX conversion table is also
provided in figure 4-11 (below).
ASCII to HEX Conversion Table
•
Figure 4-11— ASCII-to-HEX conversion table
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]
}
•
= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed)
= Carriage return (no line feed)
= Space character
= Specific port number (01-99)
X!
The port number is represented as two ASCII characters (2 bytes). For example, port 05
would be represented as 30 35 in hex.
= Command data section
X@
X@ is the command string for sending data to an A/V product (for example, a switcher
or projector) attached to an IPL T S unit. For remote processing examples, see
“Customization” later in this chapter.
See "URL Encoding” for command restrictions.
N
= Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value (-12.0 to +14.0)
= On/Off status: 0 = Off/Disable; 1 = On/Enable
= Unit version number
X#
X%
X1!
X1@
= Name is a text string up to 24 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), minus sign/
hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is
made between upper and lower case. The first character must be an alpha character. The
last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen.
= Set local date and time format (MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS) (for example, 02/01/06-10:54:00)
X1#
X1$
Read local date and time format (day of week, date month year HH:MM:SS) (for example, Tues,
14 Feb 2006 18:19:33)
= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values,
and are suppressed in returned values.
= Domain name (for example, extron.com, icia.org)
X1%
X1&
= Time in tens of milliseconds to wait for characters coming into a serial port before terminating
(default = 1 = 10 ms, max. = 32767)
= Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)
X1*
X1(
= Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values
and are suppressed in returned values.
= Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between characters coming into a serial port before
X2)
terminating
(default = 2 = 20 ms, max. = 32767)
= Parameter to set either Length of message to receive or Delimiter value. If length delimited, use
xxL, where xx is the length of the incoming message in bytes. If character delimited, use
xxD, where xx is the decimal ASCII value of the delimiting character.
X2!
X2@
= Verbose/response Mode: 0 = clear/none; 1 = verbose mode; 2 = tagged responses for queries;
3 = verbose mode and tagged responses for queries. (Default = 0 for Telnet connections, 1
for RS-232 host control).
N
If tagged responses is enabled, all read commands return the constant string + the data, as
setting the value does. For example, Command: Esc CN
}
Response: Ipn •
X1@ }
= Priority status for receive timeout:
X2#
X2%
0 = priority set to Send Data String command parameters;
1 = priority set to Configure Receive Timeout command parameters.
= Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600,
115200
= Parity: Odd, Even, None, Mark, Space (only the first letter is required)
= Data bits: 7, 8
X2^
X2&
X2*
X2(
= Stop bits: 1, 2
= Port type: 0 = RS-232; 1 = RS-422; 2 = RS-485
= Flow control: Hardware, Software, None (only the first letter is needed)
X3)
X3!
X3#
= Data pacing (specified in milliseconds between bytes): 0–1000 (default = 0 ms)
= Password: allows a maximum length of 12 alpha numeric characters. Special characters are not
allowed.
User password cannot be assigned if no administrator password exists and returns E14. If an
admin password is cleared, then the user password is removed too.
N
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= Daylight saving time (DST) is a region-specific 1-hour offset that begins in spring and ends in
X3$
fall. 0 = off/ignore; 1 = USA on - Starting in 2007, DST begins on the second Sunday of
March at 2 AM and ends at 2 AM on the first Sunday of November. For example, time
in California is GMT -8:00 from March to November and GMT -7:00 from November to
March. However, DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto
Rico, the Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion of the state of Indiana, and the state
of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation). 2 = Europe on - begins on the last Sunday in
March, ends on the last Sunday in October. DST should be turned off for Iceland.
= Event number: range = 0–99 (max.)
X3%
X3^
X3&
X3*
= Event buffer: 0 = receive; 1 = user (absolute); 2 = user (relative); 3 = NVRAM
= Memory location: range = 0–max. BufferSize
= Event data size: b = bit; B = byte (8 bit); S = short (16 bit); L = long (32 bit)
This parameter is case sensitive.
N
= Event data to write
X3(
X4!
= Reading password: responds as empty if no password is set, and 4 asterisks (****) if password
exists.
= Number of bytes to read: range = 1–127 (max.)
X4$
= E-mail event number: range = 1–48 (max.)
= E-mail recipient address
X4%
X4^
X4&
= Name of e-mail file to be sent.
E-mail files must have the file extension .eml.
N
= Default name: a combination of the model-name and the last 3 pairs of the MAC address (e.g.,
IPL-T-S2-00-02-3D)
X4(
X5)
= Redirect: 0 = no redirect; 1–n = redirect serial port from the specified port to allow for a
transparent pass-through mode
= Connection’s security level: 0 = not logged in; 1 = user; 2 = administrator
X5@
X5#
= Timeout for data pass-through mode, after which event data can be inserted into the transmit
buffer.
= ASCII digit(s) representing numeric value of data element read from event buffer. (Leading
zeros are suppressed.)
X5$
X6$
= Time in seconds to keep sending the broadcast message
(0–255, default = 10)
= The number of seconds before timeout on IP connections: (min. = 1; max. = 65000;
default= 30 = 300 seconds). If no data is received during the timeout period, the Ethernet
connection is closed. Each step = 10 seconds. When connected via RS-232, only the global
timeout commands apply. Current returns E13. The response is returned with leading
zeros.
X6(
X6( is applicable to Ethernet only.
N
= Number (as optional parameter) inserted into an e-mail message if the .eml file has an
X7)
X7!
X7@
embedded ESC CR command with no parameters.
= Hardware (MAC) address: the four most significant hex nibbles converted into a single 16-bit
decimal number.
= Hardware (MAC) address: the eight least significant hex nibbles converted into single 32-bit
decimal number.
This could be as large as 10 digits.
N
Copyright information
]
]
© COPYRIGHT 2006, EXTRON ELECTRONICS IPL T Sx, Vx.xx
]
Mon, 17 Feb 2006 11:27:33
The copyright message is displayed upon connecting to the IP Link® product via
TCP/IP or Telnet. Sx is the model and Vx.xx is the firmware version number. The
current date and time is displayed. This is followed by a password prompt.
Password information
]
The “ Password:” prompt requires a password (administrator level or user level)
followed by a carriage return. The prompt is repeated if the correct password is not
entered.
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If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with “ Login Administrator
]
]
]
” or “ Login User ”, depending on the password entered. If the passwords
are the same for both administrator and user, the unit defaults to administrator
privileges.
Error responses
When the IPL T S interface receives a valid command, it executes the command and
sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command
because the command contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to
the host.
E12 — Invalid port number
E13 — Invalid parameter
E14 — Not valid for this configuration
E17 — System timed out
E22 — Busy
E24 — Privilege violation
E25 — Device not present
E26 — Maximum number of connections exceeded
E27 — Invalid event number
E28 — Bad filename/file not found
E31 — Attempt to break port pass-through when not set. (A user or software
attempted to disable the port redirect feature when it wasn’t already set or active.)
References to errors (at command descriptions on the following pages)
13 = Commands that give an E13 (invalid parameter) error
24 = Commands that give an E24 (privilege violation) error if not
administrator level
27 = Commands that may give an E27 (invalid event number)
error
28 = Commands that may give an E28 (file not found) error
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Customization
In the IPL T S interface series of products, varying degrees of customization
are possible. Custom Web pages allow you to create customized Web pages to
control your A/V devices. Server Side Includes (SSI) makes it possible to obtain
information from the unit and to display it on Web pages. URL encoding allows
you to send information and commands to the unit to change its configuration or to
receive feedback.
Custom Web pages
These pages can be either modified versions of the existing default Web pages on
the Web server, or new Web pages developed in the field.
Web page development can be done with a Web site development tool such as
®
®
FrontPage or Dreamweaver . Custom Web pages can be loaded through the Web
server File Management page.
Server Side Includes (SSI)
SSIs are HTML commands that direct the Web server to dynamically generate
data for a Web page whenever requested. SSIs typically use the Extron Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) to communicate commands to the products or to attached
control devices. Using SSIs, you can design and display custom pages with the
IPL T S information provided by the SIS commands.
The basic format for an Extron SSI command is:
<!—#echo var=”x”—>
Where x is the SIS command to be executed.
The SIS instructions sent to IP Link-enabled products fall into two categories: host
or remote.
•
•
Host commands instruct the IP Link product to act or respond.
Remote commands instruct an A/V product (for example, a switcher or
projector) to act or respond through an IPL T S unit.
When a Web page is requested, the Web server removes the SSI and replaces it with
the answer to the SIS command within quotes.
Server Side Include Using
the Host SIS command
SIS Command
<!--#echo var="
N
"-->
SIS command
to be processed
by the IP Link
*Type with no spaces.
Figure 4-1 — Example of an SSI host command
In this example the “N” command is used to request the
IPL T S product’s part number.
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Server Side Include Using a Remote SIS command
SIS Command
<!--#echo var=" W
1
* 50
*
3
*
3L RS
"-->
Hello
Delimiter
Delimiter
Port
Number
Time to
wait for
first character characters
of response in response
Time
between
Length or Command
Delimiter
parameter
Data to be
passed to
external device
via a serial port
SIS Command
Elements
*Type with no spaces.
Figure 4-2 — Example of an SSI “remote” command
In the example above, a “remote” serial command sends the word “Hello” and
waits up to 50 ms for a response (until three characters are received). For more
information on this command, see the “Command/response table for Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands”, earlier in this chapter.
Query string
A query string is the portion of a URL that appears after the question mark. The
query string contains parameters or instructions for the Web server to execute.
The basic format for a query string within a link is:
<a href=”index.html?cmd=x”>Input #1</a>
Where x is the SIS command to be executed.
When a link is accessed on a Web page, the URL is passed to the Web server to tell it
which Web page to return to the browser. The portion of the URL after the question
mark is the query string, which contains the SIS command that the IPL T S interface
removes and executes.
As with SSI formatted commands, query strings can use any valid SIS command —
either “host” or “remote”.
The query string in the figure below turns off DHCP on the IP Link device.
URL with a Query String using a Host SIS command
SIS Command
<a href="index.html
?
cmd=
W0DH|
"> DHCP off </a>
Starts
Query String
HTML code
for a link
Tells Web server
an SIS command
follows
SIS command
to be processed
by the IP Link
HTML code
for a link
Linked Text
Closes
Link
*Type with no spaces.
Figure 4-3 — Example of a host query string command
URL with a Query String using a Remote SIS command
SIS Command
<a href="index.html
?
cmd=
W
2
RS
"> Input #1 </a>
1!
Starts
Query String
Delimiter
Delimiter
HTML code
for a link
Tells Web
server an
Port Command
Number
HTML
code
for a link
Closes
Link
Linked
Text
Data to
be passed to
external device
via a serial port
SIS command
follows
*Type with no spaces.
Figure 4-4 — Example of a remote query string command
( )
In the figure above, the data string that follows the pipe | symbol is sent to the
attached controlled device on serial port #2. This string instructs an attached
Extron switcher to change to input #1.
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Code examples
This section shows practical uses for both SSIs and query strings.
Example 1
In the figure below, both host SSI and remote SSI commands are used within the
same Web page. You will notice six SSIs: three host commands and three remote
commands.
<html>
<head><title>Example 1</title></head>
<h2 b>HTML Example #1</h2 b>
<body>
The following lines demonstrate how to read status from the IPLink Product:
<p>
"host" SSI
IPLink Product Name: <b><!--#echo var="1I"--></b>
commands
<br>
IPLink Product Description: <b><!--#echo var="2I"--></b>
<br>
IPLink Product Part Number: <b><!--#echo var="N"--></b>
<br><hr>
<p>
This example requires an Extron Crosspoint 84HVA connected to IPL T S2
serial port #1.
<p>
"remote" SSI
commands
Part Number: <b><!--#echo var="W01RS|N"--></b>
<br>
Connection Info: <b><!--#echo var="W01RS|I"--></b>
<br>
Firmware Version: <b><!--#echo var="W01RS|Q"--></b>
</body>
</html>
Figure 4-5 — Web page HTML source code document showing Server
Side Includes
The host SSI commands in the figure above request the product name, product
description, and product part number of an IPL T S interface. The remote SSI
commands request the part number, connection information and firmware version
of an attached serial device.
<html>
<head><title>Example 1</title></head>
<h2 b>HTML Example #1</h2 b>
<body>
The following lines demonstrate how to read status from the IPLink Product:
<p>
IPLink Product Name: <b>IPL T S2</b>
<br>
IPLink Product Description: <b>Two Bi-Directional Serial Ports
[RS232/422/485]</b>
<br>
IPLink Product Part Number: <b>60-544-81</b>
<br><hr>
<p>
This example requires an Extron Crosspoint 84HVA connected to IPL T S2 serial
port #1.
<p>
Part Number: <b>N60-337-01%0D%0A</b>
<br>
Connection Info: <b>V08X04 A08X04 Exe0%0D%0A</b>
<br>
Firmware Version: <b>Ver2.02%0D%0A</b>
</body>
</html>
Figure 4-6a — Resulting HTML source code served by an IP Link Web
server
In figure 4-6a, the commands executed by the IPL T S2 in response to SSI references
have been replied to, and were implemented when the Web page was served to the
browser.
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Figure 4-6b — Browser view of previous HTML source code
Example 2
The example below shows how a simple hyperlink and a remote query string can
be used to build a Web page that can control a device.
<html>
<head><title>Example 2</title></head>
<h2><b>HTML Example 2</b></h2>
<body>
The following lines demonstrate how to send commands to RS-232
Comm Port #1 of an IPLink Product:
<p>
<a href="index.html?cmd=W01RS|1!">Select Input #1</a>
<br>
<a href="index.html?cmd=W01RS|2!">Select Input #2</a>
</p>
</body>
</html>
Figure 4-7a — HTML source code showing multiple hyperlinks using
query strings
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Before attempting to develop new Web pages, the user should have a working
knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and SSI.
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URL encoding
URL encoding is the method of using ASCII hexadecimal characters to display
specific characters in a URL. URL encoding is used for several reasons. On some
operating systems, certain characters are unsafe or not available, and others are
reserved by the HTML or URL specification. URL encoding is used to ensure
compatibility and functionality with most Internet browsers. As a general rule, use
the URL hexadecimal encoding method shown on the following page when these
characters appear in your URLs.
The following types of characters do not require encoding in a URL.
Alphanumerics
0-9 a-z A-Z
$ _ _ . + ! * ( ) ,
; / ? : @ = &
Special characters
Reserved characters
When used for their reserved purposes, these
characters do not require encoding within a URL.
Reserved characters
Reserved characters should not be encoded when they appear in their conventional
meaning in a URL. For example, do not encode the slash (/) when using it as part
of the URL syntax. Only encode unsafe characters (defined below) in your URLs.
The following table lists reserved characters.
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Characters
Dollar
Hex
24
Dec
36
38
43
44
47
58
59
61
63
64
$
&
+
,
Ampersand
Plus
26
2B
2C
2F
3A
3B
3D
3F
40
Comma
/
Forward slash / virgule
Colon
:
;
Semi-colon
Equal
=
?
@
Question mark
“At” symbol
Unsafe characters
URLs use some characters for “special use” in defining their syntax and should
be encoded. For various reasons, these characters present the possibility of being
misunderstood within a URL, and are therefore considered “unsafe”.
The table below lists unsafe characters.
Characters
Hex
Dec
Space
20
32
" "
<
>
Quotation marks
“Less than” symbol
“Greater than” symbol
22
3C
3E
34
60
62
Pound
23
25
35
37
#
%
Percent
Miscellaneous characters
{
}
|
Left curly brace
Right curly brace
Vertical bar / pipe
Backslash
Caret
Tilde
Left square bracket
Right square bracket
Grave accent
7B
7D
7C
5C
5E
7E
5B
5D
60
123
125
124
92
94
126
91
\
^
~
[
]
`
93
96
Advanced Serial Port Control
If serial setup configurations are required, the following options provide advanced
methods for communicating serially with the interface: serial pass-through (or
redirect mode), direct port access, and serial bridging.
Serial pass-through (redirect mode)
Serial pass-through allows serial commands from a controller to “pass through” an
IPL T S interface on route to an A/V device, as shown in the following figure.
Any serial port on an IPL T S interface can be configured as a pass-through
connection to another serial port on the same device.
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Figure 4-8 — Pass-through mode
In the figure above, a MediaLink® controller connected to the IPL T S2’s serial port 1
(COM1) is controlling a projector connected to serial port 2 (COM2).
Serial pass-through is enabled or disabled through the Com Configuration tab of a
device within the Extron Global Configurator software.
Advanced users can use the pass-through SIS command as well. See the
“Command/response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands”,
earlier in this chapter, for detailed command descriptions.
Direct port access (ports 2001 through 2006)
Direct port access allows a direct, one-to-one connection to any of the serial ports
using a TCP/IP connection. When a TCP session is initiated to port 2001 (COM1)
through port 2006 (COM6), all data sent and received passes directly to and from
that port without any processing. Set serial port parameters (baud rate, parity,
and so on.) within the IPL T S Series unit prior to using direct access. (See “Port
Settings” in chapter 3).
The reserved TCP port numbers (2001-2006) are default assignments.
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To initiate direct port access using DataViewer:
1.
If necessary, set serial port parameters (baud rate, parity, and so on.) within
the IPL T S unit. (See “Port Settings” in chapter 3.)
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4.
Launch the DataViewer software program.
Click the TCP/IP tab on the Communication Setup dialog box.
Complete the fields with the appropriate IP address and the TCP/IP port
number (2001-2006), as shown below.
A password is not required for direct port access.
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Figure 4-9 — DataViewer Communication Setup dialog box
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6.
Click OK. The DataViewer commands window opens.
Send serial commands directly through the selected COM port to the attached
A/V device.
7.
To end the direct access session, close DataViewer.
You can force the direct access session closed by logging on as administrator and
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Serial Bridging
Serial bridging mode allows you to pass serial data between two COM ports
through an Ethernet port, creating a virtual serial connection over a LAN.
To use serial bridging, two IPL T S devices (one local and one remote) must be
enabled to communicate with each other, providing PC or controller access to a
remote A/V device.
Hardware connection
To set up the hardware for serial bridging:
1.
2.
3.
Verify that the serial port parameters of the two devices match, as explained
under “Direct port access (ports 2001 through 2006)”.
For IPL T S unit 1 (the remote device), connect a serial cable to an A/V device
(for example, a plasma display or projector).
On the same IPL T S, connect the device to your LAN.
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For IPL T S unit 2, make a serial connection to the PC or controller that will
control the remote A/V device.
5.
On the same device, follow the step 2 instructions.
You are now ready to configure IPL T S unit 2 for serial bridging mode.
Serial bridge configuration
To allow both IPL T S units to communicate together, you must configure unit 2 to
communicate with unit 1.
If a driver was previously loaded onto your IPL T S device COM port(s) using
Global Configurator, serial bridging disables it.
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To configure unit 2 to communicate with unit 1:
1.
Enter the IP address of unit 2 in the Internet browser’s Address field at the top
of the screen, and press the Enter key.
The System Status page opens, showing the current IP and port settings of the
unit.
2.
Access the Web server port setting screen by clicking the Configuration tab,
then the Port Settings link on the left side of the window.
The Port Settings page appears, as shown in the figure below.
Choose the serial port that you wish to communicate through.
3.
4.
Under Serial Bridging, choose the On radio button to activate serial bridging
mode.
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Figure 4-11 — The Port Settings page on unit 2
5.
6.
7.
In the Remote IP Address field, enter the direct access
IP address of unit 1.
In the Remote TCP Port field, enter the port number
(2001-2006) that is serially attached to unit 1.
Click the Submit button.
The attached A/V device should now accept all serial commands from your PC or
controller.
Troubleshooting
Turn on the output device(s) (plasma screens, monitors, projectors), the IPL T S
interface, and the control devices (PC, laptop, and so on).
If the output A/V device cannot be remotely controlled, check the following:
Power connections
1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in.
2.
Make sure that each device is receiving power. The interface’s front panel
Power LED lights if the device is receiving power.
Data connections
1. Check the cabling connections and make adjustments as needed. The Link
LEDs on the IPL T S control interface and on the computer should be solid
green if a network connection is detected. If these LEDs are not lit, either the
cable is faulty or not plugged in, or the wrong type of cable is being used (see
chapter 2, “Installation and Operation”).
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2.
3.
Try to “ping” the unit by entering “ping 192.168.254.254” at the DOS
command prompt, or use the IP or Web address provided to you by your
system administrator. If you get no response:
a. Make sure your unit is using the appropriate subnet mask (check with
your system administrator).
b. Make sure your PC does not have a software firewall program that might
block the IP address of the unit.
If contact is established with the unit, but the unit’s Web pages cannot be
accessed by your Web browser, verify (in the Options or Preferences menu)
that your Web browser is configured for direct network connection and is not
set up to use a proxy server.
If you are still experiencing problems, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support
Hotline.
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Appendix A
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Specifications, Part Numbers,
Accessories
Specifications
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Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
Specifications
Ethernet control interface
Connectors ..................................... 1 female RJ-45 connector
Data rate ......................................... 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect
Protocols......................................... ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, Telnet
Default settings.............................. Link speed and duplex level = autodetected
IP address = 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off
Web server...................................... Up to 200 simultaneous sessions
7.25 MB nonvolatile user memory
Program control............................. Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
Global Viewer requirements........ Microsoft® Internet Explorer ver. 6 or higher
Serial control interface
Quantity/type
IPL T S1............................... 1 RS-232-only
IPL T S2............................... 2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 configurable serial
IPL T S4............................... 4 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 configurable serial
IPL T S6............................... 2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 configurable serial
4 RS-232-only
Connectors
IPL T S1............................... 1 male 9-pin D
IPL T S2............................... 2 male 9-pin D and (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
IPL T S6............................... 2 male 9-pin D and (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 10 pole
IPL T S4............................... 4 male 9-pin D
Baud rate and protocol................. 300 to 115200 baud
Default settings (adjustable): 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Pin configurations
Serial, 9-pin D (IPL T S1)
RS-232 ......................... 2 = RX, 3 = TX, 5 = GND, 7 = RTS, 8 = CTS
Serial, 9-pin D (IPL T S2, IPL T S4)
RS-232 (default) ......... 2 = RX, 3 = TX, 5 = GND, 7 = RTS, 8 = CTS
RS-422 ......................... 2 = RX-, 3 = TX-, 5 = GND, 7 = TX+, 8 = RX+
RS-485 ......................... 2&3 (tied together) = data-, 5 = GND, 7&8 (tied together) = data+
Serial, 5-pole captive screw
IPL T S2....................... COM1: pin 1 = TX, 2 = RX, 3 = GND
COM2: pin 4 = TX, 5 = RX, 3 = GND
Serial, 10-pole captive screw
IPL T S6....................... COM3: pin 1 = TX, 2 = RX, 3 = GND
COM4: pin 4 = TX, 5 = RX, 3 = GND
COM5: pin 6 = TX, 7 = RX, 8 = GND
COM6: pin 9 = TX, 10 = RX, 8 = GND
General
Power.............................................. Supplied by an included external power supply
External power supply................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, external; to 12 VDC, 2 A, regulated
Power input requirements........... 12 VDC, 0.5 A
Temperature/humidity................ Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Mounting
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Rack mount........................ Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf
Furniture mount................ Under-furniture mountable with optional kit
Pole mount......................... Yes, with optional pole mount kit
Enclosure type ............................... Metal
Enclosure dimensions
IPL T S1............................... 1.0" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (quarter rack wide)
(2.5 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)
All other models................ 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (1U high, quarter rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)
Product weight .............................. 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Shipping weight ............................ 2 lbs (1 kg)
Vibration......................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
Regulatory compliance
Safety................................... CE, c-UL, UL
UL rated for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke
release, excluding the power supply; meets UL 60950 for safety.
EMI/EMC .......................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI
MTBF............................................... 30,000 hours
Warranty......................................... 3 years parts and labor
All nominal levels are at 10%.
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Part Numbers and Accessories
Included parts
Included parts
Replacement part
number
60-801-81
60-544-81
60-544-83
60-544-84
70-055-01
70-055-02
IPL T S1
IPL T S2
IPL T S4
IPL T S6
Power supply; external 12 VDC, 1 A (U.S., Canada)
Power supply; external 12 VDC, 1 A (International)
IEC power cord
Rubber feet (4)
Velcro®; industrial strength strip
Captive screw connector; female 3.5 mm, 5-pole
Captive screw connector; female 3.5 mm, 2-pole
Captive screw connector; female 3.5 mm, 2-pole (orange)
Tweeker
10-319-10
10-319-05
10-702-10LF
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Optional accessories
Accessories
Part number
60-190-20
60-190-01
70-212-01
70-217-01
70-077-01
70-077-04
RSF 123 1U 3.5-inch Deep Rack Shelf Kit
RSU 129 1U 9.5-inch Deep Universal Rack Shelf Kit
MBU 123 Under-Desk Mount Kit
PMK 100 Mini Projector Mounting Kit
MBU 125 Under-Desk Mount Kit (for S1 only)
PMK 200 Projector Mount Kit (for S1 only)
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Appendix B
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10/100Base-T is Ethernet that uses Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP - CAT 5, and so
on.) cable, on which the amount of data transmitted between two points in a given
amount of time is equal to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol that assigns an IP address to a
device based on the device’s MAC or physical machine address.
Custom Web page is any file that can be loaded into an IPL T S interface and
served by the unit’s internal Web server. A custom Web page can provide control
of devices attached to the unit without use of Global Configurator (GC) or
GlobalViewer® (GV). This is true with or without an accompanying event script.
Any number and size of graphics can be used, but if they are too large to fit on the
IPL T S interface, you can write your Web page so that they can be served from
another Web server. If you install Microsoft® Internet Information Services (IIS) on
your desktop, you can serve any page on its hard disk. The IPL T S unit functions
like a little computer with a Web server — you can use it for various Web tasks.
DataViewer allows you to send ASCII or hexadecimal commands to an Extron
IPL T S interface and view the device’s responses. You can configure the data
display in several ways, including selecting the text color, text font, and whether to
view commands and responses in separate panes within the DataViewer window.
The software can save the command/response data as a text file (.txt) or as an
HTML file that preserves some of the display formatting.
Default Web pages are a set of preloaded Web pages that can be accessed via
a standard Web browser. These pages are a primary means of initial setup for
IP Link® products and a way to change their settings. Web browsers such as
Netscape® Navigator (version 6.0 or higher), or Internet Explorer® (version 5.5 or
higher) can be used, but if using Internet Explorer, you must also have Microsoft
Script (version 5.6 or higher).
DHCP is the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which is a
standardized communications protocol that enables network administrators
to locally and automatically manage the assignment of IP addresses in an
organization’s network.
Driver is a GC compatible package. It includes the event script that controls
devices.
Ethernet is a network protocol that uses MAC addresses instead of IP addresses
to exchange data between computers. Using ARP (see Address Resolution
Protocol), with TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices can be connected to the Internet.
An Ethernet LAN typically uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. Ethernet
systems currently provide transmission speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Event script is a program that runs on an IPL T S interface, and issues queries and
commands to the attached devices. Event scripts are written in the “Extron C”
language (as .sc files), and are compiled into event scripts using GC. The results are
compiled as .evt files and loaded onto the IPL T S device. The Extron C language
is similar to ANSI C, with some differences. As long as event scripts are turned on,
they run on the device continuously.
Global Configurator (GC) is a Windows® program that, based on user input,
creates the GlobalViewer pages. Global Configurator requests system information
such as which devices you have and your current list of IP addresses. With this
information, GC creates a GV page for your specific devices. GC also compiles
the event scripts and loads the GV pages and event scripts onto the device. When
using GC, you must specify the port number for each device (for attached devices
to be controlled, they must be on that port). In order for multiple IP Link® devices
to appear in the same GV page, all devices must be configured at the same time
using GC.
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GlobalViewer (GV) is a set of Web pages (HTML, XML, JS) and graphics that are
loaded into the memory of an IPL T S interface. These pages provide an interface for
control of devices attached to the IPL T S interface. They communicate with the event
scripts running on the device, and the event scripts issue the commands and queries.
This communication between the Web pages and the event scripts occurs through
predetermined memory locations in the IPL T S interface. GV is initially created by
Global Configurator; however, it is possible to edit GV’s HTML, XML, and JavaScript
files outside of GC. This edited GV is called “hard-coded” or manually generated
GlobalViewer.
HTTP is an acronym for the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), a Web protocol
based on TCP/IP, that is used to fetch HyperText objects from remote Web pages.
Internet Protocol (IP) is the protocol or standard used to send information from one
computer to another on the Internet.
IP address is a unique, 32-bit binary number (up to a 12 digit decimal number,
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) that identifies each sender and each receiver of information
connected to a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. IP addresses can be static (see Static IP) or
dynamic (see DHCP).
IP Netmask is a 32-bit binary number (12 digit decimal number, xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
used on subnets (smaller, local networks) to help the router determine which network
traffic gets routed internally to local computers and which network traffic goes out on
the Internet.
Media Access Control (MAC) Address is a unique hardware number given to
devices that connect to the Internet. When your computer or networking device
(router, hub, interface, etc.) is connected to the Internet, a table (see ARP) associates
the device’s IP address to its corresponding physical (MAC) address on the LAN.
Pass-through allows control systems to work with the IPL T S interface, and provides
a link between two ports.
Ping is a utility that tests network connections. It is used to determine if the host has
an operating connection and is able to exchange information with another host.
Port number is a preassigned address within a server that provides a direct route
from the application to the Transport layer or from the Transport layer to the
application of a TCP/IP system.
Static IP refers to an IP address that has been specifically (instead of dynamically —
see DHCP) assigned to a device or system in a network configuration. This type of
address requires manual configuration of the actual network device or system and
can only be changed manually or by enabling DHCP.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the communication
protocol (language) of the Internet. Computers and devices with direct access to the
Internet are provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program to allow them to send and
receive information in an understandable form.
Telnet is a utility available on most PCs that allows the computer system to
communicate with one of its remote users/clients. A user who wishes to access a
remote system initiates a Telnet session, using the address of the remote client. The
user may be prompted to provide a user name and password if the client is set up to
require them.
URL encoding allows you to send information and commands to the unit to change
its configuration or provide you with feedback.
Web Server resides on the IPL T S interface and provides storage of the default Web
pages, GlobalViewer, and your custom Web pages.
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Extron’s Warranty
Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period
attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option,
repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore
said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period,
with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:
USA, Canada, South America,
and Central America:
Extron Electronics
1001 East Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805
U.S.A.
Japan:
Extron Electronics, Japan
Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
Extron Europe
Hanzeboulevard 10
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The Netherlands
China:
Extron China
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Songjiang District
Shanghai 201611
China
Asia:
Middle East:
Extron Asia
Extron Middle East
Dubai Airport Free Zone
F12, PO Box 293666
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Bldg.
Singapore 368363
Singapore
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care,
electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized modification
to the product.
If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications
Engineerat(714)491-1500(USA),31.33.453.4040(Europe),65.383.4400(Asia),or81.3.3511.7655(Japan)to
receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of
loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of
the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the
product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event
will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any
defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this
warranty may not apply to you.
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