User’s Manual
IPL M PDP-ES
IP Link Tools
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Quick Start Guide — IPL M PDP-ES
To install and set up the IPL M PDP-ES interface card, follow
these steps:
Step 1
Turn all of the equipment off and disconnect it from the power
source.
Step 2
Remove the preinstalled Pioneer communication ES card from the
Pioneer plasma. Refer to Removing the Pioneer communication ES card
in chapter 2 for more information.
Step 3
Install the Extron IPL M PDP-ES interface card into the Pioneer
plasma. Refer to Installing the Extron IPL M PDP-ES card in chapter 2
for more information.
Step 4
Affix the Extron IPL M PDP-ES sticker label to the display, covering
the existing Pioneer label.
Step 5
Attach the network (LAN) cable to the LAN port of the
IPL M PDP-ES interface card installed in the Pioneer plasma. Attach
the other end to a switch, hub, router, or a host PC, as shown below.
See Ethernet/LAN port in chapter 3 for more information on this
connection.
Extron
IPL M PDP-ES
Pioneer Plasma Ethernet Card
RS-232
RESET
ACT
LINK
IPL
M
PDP-ES
LAN
RS-232
LAN
DISPLAY
POWER
VCR
DVD
Laptop
VOLUME
MAX/
MIN
MLC 206
Extron
MLC 206
MediaLink Controller
PC
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 • Introduction .......................................................... 1-1
About this Manual ................................................................ 1-2
About the IPL M PDP-ES Interface Card ..................... 1-2
Features ...................................................................................... 1-2
Step 6
Attach the serial communication cable to the RS-232 port of the
IPL M PDP-ES interface card within the Pioneer plasma. Attach the
other end to a controller or host PC, as shown under step 5.
Step 7
Configure the IPL M PDP-ES interface card using the ARP
command. Refer to IPL M PDP-ES interface card configuration in
chapter 3 for more information.
Chapter 2 • Installation and Operation ......................... 2-1
Installation Overview.......................................................... 2-2
Installation of IPL M PDP-ES Interface Card ............ 2-2
Removing the Pioneer communication ES card................... 2-2
Installing the Extron IPL M PDP-ES card ............................... 2-3
Step 8
Communicate with the IPL M PDP-ES interface via the default Web
pages. Refer to Communication with the interface card in chapter 4 for
more information.
Panel Features and Cabling.............................................. 2-5
Ethernet/LAN communication .............................................. 2-5
Power ..................................................................................... 2-5
RS-232 communication .......................................................... 2-6
RS-232
Operation................................................................................... 2-6
RESET
ACT
LINK
Resetting the unit.................................................................. 2-7
IPL M PDP-ES
LAN
Chapter 3 • Connection and Configuration................ 3-1
The IPL M PDP-ES interface card
Connecting the Hardware ................................................. 3-2
Direct PC connection ............................................................. 3-2
Ethernet/LAN port ................................................................. 3-2
RS-232 port............................................................................. 3-3
PC connection ........................................................................ 3-3
Serial connection ................................................................... 3-3
Configuring the Hardware................................................ 3-3
PC configuration .................................................................... 3-3
IPL M PDP-ES interface card configuration .......................... 3-4
Configuring the IPL M PDP-ES using the ARP command ....3-4
Configuring the IPL M PDP-ES using direct PC connection .3-6
Configuring the IPL M PDP-ES using the RS-232 port .........3-7
Firmware upgrades................................................................ 3-8
Chapter 4 • Communication and Control..................... 4-1
Communication with the Interface Card .................. 4-2
Accessing and using the Web server .................................... 4-2
Navigating the default Web pages ...................................... 4-2
Status tab................................................................................4-2
Configuration tab ..................................................................4-3
File Management tab ......................................................... 4-10
Pioneer tab .......................................................................... 4-12
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Programmer’s Guide for the Telnet and Web
Browser..................................................................................... 4-18
Using the command/response table ................................... 4-18
Symbol definitions .............................................................. 4-19
Copyright information ....................................................... 4-21
Password information ........................................................ 4-21
Error responses .................................................................... 4-21
References to errors ............................................................ 4-22
IPL M PDP-ES
Command/response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
commands ............................................................................ 4-23
Pioneer Plasma A/V Device Control ........................... 4-29
Custom Web pages .............................................................. 4-29
Telnet (port 23) .................................................................... 4-29
Accessing and using Telnet ................................................ 4-29
Direct port access (port 2001) ............................................. 4-30
Using direct access .............................................................. 4-30
Port redirect ........................................................................ 4-31
Chapter One
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 4-31
Power connections .............................................................. 4-31
Data connections ................................................................. 4-31
Serial connections ................................................................ 4-32
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Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers,
and Accessories.............................................................................. A-1
Specifications ......................................................................... A-2
Introduction
Parts ................................................................................ A-3
Included parts ....................................................................... A-3
About this Manual
About the IPL M PDP-ES Interface Card
Features
Appendix B • Glossary ............................................................... B-1
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Introduction
•
Email Alerts — Email reminders can be sent to a
specified mailbox automatically when certain conditions
are true. When a scheduled or monitored event occurs
(such as the number of usage hours on the plasma)
maintenance personnel can be notified via an email
message.
About this Manual
This manual contains information about the Extron
IPL M PDP-ES interface card, including its installation,
configuration, and operation.
This compact Ethernet interface card installs into the Expansion
Solutions (ES) slot of a compatible Pioneer plasma display.
Compatible Pioneer plasma displays include the following
models:
Built-in multi-level security — Multiple levels of password
protection provide appropriate security and functional
access to features on the Pioneer plasma.
• PDP-504CMX
• PDP-504CMX-S
• PDP-434CMX
• PDP-50MXE1
• PDP-50MXE1-S
• PDP-43MXE1
• PDP-43MXE1-S
Easily connected — Provides an RS-232 port on a 9-pin D
connector and an RJ-45 auto-sense 10/100 Mbs Ethernet
LAN connection.
Direct port access (2001) — Allows a direct, one-to-one
connection (from PC to plasma) through the
IPL M PDP-ES, and passes the data without any
processing.
User customizable — Develop your own Web pages using off-
the-shelf Web authoring software.
About the IPL M PDP-ES Interface Card
The Extron IPL M PDP-ES is an Ethernet-based interface card
designed to enhance the support and control of Pioneer’s fourth
generation plasma displays.
The IPL M PDP-ES is powered directly from the plasma, and
includes factory-loaded control and scheduling features
accessible via a standard Web browser.
The IPL M PDP-ES additionally provides an RS-232 port to
connect locally for diagnosis or third-party control.
Features
Locally powered — No external power supply is necessary
because power is taken directly from the plasma itself.
Remote management — The IPL M PDP-ES allows you to
remotely manage the fourth generation Pioneer plasma
displays.
•
Real time control — Using the on-board Web server,
administrative users have complete remote control of the
Pioneer plasma in real time.
•
Monitor/Schedule — Using the schedule or monitor
pages, you can monitor the condition of the Pioneer
plasma and schedule key maintenance activities. When
specified conditions are met or exceeded, an email
notification can be sent to a recipient.
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IPL M PDP-ES
Chapter Two
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Installation and Operation
Installation Overview
Installation of the IPL M PDP-ES Interface Card
Panel Features and Cabling
Operation
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Installation and Operation
To remove the Pioneer communication ES card, do the
following:
Installation Overview
To install and set up the IPL M PDP-ES interface card, follow
these steps:
1.
Ensure that the Pioneer plasma is turned off and
disconnected from the power source.
Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the Pioneer
1
2.
If the plasma display is laid with its screen side facing
down, ensure that it is on a flat surface with a blanket or
other soft material underneath it.
plasma is turned off and disconnected from its power
source.
Remove the Pioneer communication ES card from the
plasma.
2
Never rest the plasma in such a way that weight or
pressure is placed on the screen surface.
CAUTION
Install the Extron IPL M PDP-ES interface card.
3
4
3.
If the plasma display stand blocks the communication ES
card slot, remove or slide the stand away from the
working area.
Attach the LAN and serial cables to the Extron interface
card. See Connecting the Hardware in chapter 3.
4.
Remove the two side screws that keep the Pioneer
communication ES card in place, and gently pull the center
knob toward you to remove the card.
Turn on the devices in the following order: serial
controller or computer (PC), the switcher or hub, the
Pioneer plasma.
5
Configure the IP address on the IPL M PDP-ES using ARP
commands (see Configuring the Hardware in chapter 3),
then access and control the unit using a Web browser.
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Installation of the IPL M PDP-ES Interface Card
Within an IPL M PDP-ES compatible plasma are two ES Card
Slots in the plasma’s connection panel. These slots are designed
to house removable cards that provide communication and
enhanced data. The Extron IPL M PDP-ES replaces the Pioneer
communication ES card.
Gently pull the center knob
Figure 2-2 — Removing the Pioneer
communication ES card
Removing the Pioneer communication ES card
Installing the Extron IPL M PDP-ES card
Before installing the Extron IPL M PDP-ES interface card, you
must remove the Pioneer communication ES card shipped
within the plasma. The communication ES card is found in the
communication ES Card Slot of the connection panel, as shown
below.
To install the Extron IPL M PDP-ES interface card, do the
following:
1.
Insert the IPL M PDP-ES gently and evenly in between the
two rails inside the ES card Slot. Press on the center of the
card faceplate to push the card securely into the slot. (See
the illustration on the following page).
Pioneer Plasma Display
Connection Panel
Pioneer ES Card Slot (communication)
Figure 2-1— Pioneer ES Card Slots
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Panel Features and Cabling
See figure 2-6 below for detailed information about connections,
LEDs, and power.
RS-232
RESET
ACT
LINK
IPL M PDP-ES
LAN
Push gently
Figure 2-3 — Inserting the IPL M PDP-ES card into
the communication slot
6
1
4
5
2
3
Figure 2-6 — IPL M PDP-ES interface card
Be very careful when inserting the card. Do not
CAUTION
use excessive force, and push the card in as straight
as possible; a crooked entry could damage the card
or the plasma.
Ethernet/LAN communication
With the use of Ethernet/LAN communication, the
IPL M PDP-ES can be used to control the plasma display. See
chapter 4, Communication and Control, for more details.
2.
When the card is seated securely in the slot, use the spring
loaded thumb screws on either end of the card faceplate to
secure the card in place.
LAN Activity LED — The yellow LED blinks to indicate
1
LAN activity.
LAN connector — Plug an RJ-45 jack into this socket to
connect the unit to a computer network. Use a straight-
through cable to connect to a switch, hub, or router; and a
crossover cable to connect directly to a PC.
2
Thumb screws
LAN Link LED — The green LED lights to indicate a good
LAN connection.
3
Figure 2-4 — Securing the IPL M PDP-ES
Clip Down
12345678
3.
Affix the Extron IPL M PDP-ES sticker label (Extron part #
33-1154-01) to the display, covering the existing Pioneer
label, as shown below.
RJ-45
connector
Crossover cable
Side 1 Side 2
Pin Wire color Pin Wire color
Straight-through cable
Side 1
Side 2
Pin Wire color Pin Wire color
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White-orange
Orange
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White-orange
Orange
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White-orange
Orange
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White-green
Green
Insure that the sticker is placed so that it completely
covers the existing Pioneer label.
White-green
Blue
White-green
Blue
White-green
Blue
White-orange
Blue
12345678
White-blue
Green
White-blue
Green
White-blue
Green
White-blue
Orange
White-brown
Brown
White-brown
Brown
White-brown
Brown
White-brown
Brown
Twisted
Pairs
7&8
3&6
4&5
1&2
Figure 2-7 — RJ-45 connector wiring
For best performance, use a shielded Ethernet cable.
Power
Figure 2-5 — The IPL M PDP-ES sticker label
On/Off indicator LED — The green LED lights to indicate
that the card is receiving power. It also indicates different
reset modes.
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Reset button (recessed) — See Resetting the unit, later in
this chapter, for additional details on this multiple function
reset button.
5
Resetting the unit
There are five reset modes available by using the Reset button
) on the front panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use of
(
5
RS-232 communication
a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker is suggested.
RS-232 port — Plug a serial cable into this 9-pin D
connector for a serial connection.
Review the reset modes carefully. Use of the wrong
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CAUTION
reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash
memory programming, reassignment of ports, or a
IPL M PDP-ES reboot.
Factory default protocol for the IPL M PDP-ES interface card is
• 9600 baud
The listed reset modes (with the exception of
mode 2) closes all open IP connections to the unit.
CAUTION
• No parity
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
If the reset button is continuously held down, every three
seconds the LED pulses (blink) and puts the unit in a
different reset mode, corresponding to the underscored
notes in modes 3 through 5. The mode 5 LED blinks
three times, the third blink indicating that it’s the last
mode.
This port accepts Pioneer’s standard RS-232
5
1
commands and passes them through to
the display. Contact Pioneer for a list of
current commands.
See the chart below for the pin
assignments of the 9-pin D connector
RS-232 port.
9
6
The following modes are listed as separate functions, not
as a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5.
DB9 Pin Locations
(Female)
Mode 1 — Holding the reset button while applying power
defaults the unit back to the base firmware that shipped
with the unit from the factory. Event scripting does not
start when the unit is powered on in this mode. This
allows you to recover a unit that has incorrect code or
updated firmware running. All user files and settings are
maintained. User Web pages may not work correctly with
an earlier firmware version.
Pin
Function
RS-232
2
3
5
TX
RX
Transmit Data/Transmit Data -
Receive Data/Receive Data -
Signal Ground
GND
NC
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Connected
Mode 2 — Momentarily (<1 second) pressing the reset button
and entering three “+”s into the RS-232 port of the
interface card (e.g., “+++” within 2 seconds of the
Figure 2-8 — RS-232, 9-pin D connector pin
assignments
momentary press) enables the connected COM port to be
used as a console port to send SIS commands. If the three
“+”s are not entered in the 2 second time frame, the COM
port remains or returns to being a control port only.
Operation
Once the IPL M PDP-ES has been successfully installed and
cabled, check the unit’s On/Off indicator LED ( ) to ensure
4
that the card is plugged in and communicating. At this point,
the IPL M PDP-ES is ready to be configured (see chapter 3,
Connection and Configuration).
A mode 2 reset disconnects a pass-through connection.
Mode 3 — Holding the reset button until the Power LED blinks
once (3 seconds), followed by a momentary
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.
(<1 second) press turns events either On or Off,
depending on the current state of the events:
•
If the events are currently stopped following the
momentary (<1 second) press, the Power LED flashes
twice, indicating the starting of events.
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If events are currently running following the
momentary (<1 second) press, the Power LED flashes
three times, indicating the stopping of events.
IPL M PDP-ES
Each flash lasts for .25 seconds. Nothing happens if the
momentary press does not occur within 1 second.
Mode 4 — Holding the reset button until the Power LED blinks
twice (6 seconds), followed by a momentary (<1 second)
press resets IP settings. The Power LED blinks four times
in quick succession, confirming a mode 4 reset. This mode
does the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Enables ARP program capability.
Sets the IP address back to its factory IP address.
Sets the Subnet address back to its factory default.
Sets the Gateway back to its factory default.
Sets Port mapping back to its factory default.
Turns DHCP off.
Turns events off.
Chapter Three
Nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur
within one second.
Mode 5 — Holding the reset button until the Power LED blinks
three times (9 seconds) followed by a momentary
(<1 second) press causes an absolute system reset back to
factory default conditions (except for firmware
3
upgrades). Nothing happens if the momentary press
does not occur within 1 second. The power LED blinks
four times in quick succession, confirming a mode 5 reset.
Connection and Configuration
Connecting the Hardware
Configuring the Hardware
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Connecting the Hardware
3.
Ensure that your PC is connected to the network switch,
hub, or router.
The IPL M PDP-ES interface card is housed inside of an
expansion slot (namely, the ES Card Slot) of a fourth generation
Pioneer plasma. Figure 3-1 illustrates a typical setup.
RS-232 port
The IPL M PDP-ES can be connected to a controller device or a
local PC through its RS-232 port.
PC connection
1.
Connect one end of a straight-through serial cable (Extron
part #26-433-03) to the RS-232 port of the interface card.
Refer to figure 2-8 for pin assignments.
Extron
IPL M PDP-ES
Pioneer Plasma Ethernet Card
RS-232
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to a local PC.
RESET
ACT
LINK
IPL
M
PDP-ES
LAN
Serial connection
RS-232
1.
Connect the male end of an RS-232 cable (Extron part#
26-437-04) to the RS-232 port of the interface card. Refer to
LAN
figure 2-8 for pin assignments.
DISPLAY
POWER
VCR
DVD
Laptop
2.
Connect the bare end of the cable to a controller device,
such as the MLC 206, using the termination illustrated
below.
VOLUME
MAX/
MIN
MLC 206
Extron
MLC 206
MediaLink Controller
A
B
Transmit (Tx)
Orange
Receive (Rx) Red
To the
Pioneer plasma’s
RS-232 port
PC
E
Ground (
)
Green
Figure 3-1 — IPL M PDP-ES interface connections
MLC
Display/Source Control port
(RS-232)
Direct PC connection
This type of connection is used initially to connect to and
configure the IPL M PDP-ES card.
A B C D E
RS-232
Figure 3-2 — Controller device wiring
1.
Plug one end of a Cat 5, crossover Ethernet cable into the
rear panel Ethernet connector of the IPL M PDP-ES
interface card. Refer to figure 2-7 for RJ-45 connector
wiring.
Configuring the Hardware
To function together properly, both the controlling PC and the
IPL M PDP-ES interface card must be configured correctly: the
PC must be network-capable, with the proper protocols
installed and the hardware configured correctly.
2.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet
port on your PC.
Ethernet/LAN port
PC configuration
This type of connection is used on an ongoing basis to connect
the IPL M PDP-ES interface card to a LAN for remote control of
the Pioneer plasma and other connected devices.
This manual assumes that you have a Windows PC equipped
with an operating network adapter. To allow your PC to work
with Extron’s Ethernet-controlled products, the TCP/IP
protocol must be installed and properly configured.
1.
2.
Plug one end of a Cat 5, straight-through Ethernet cable
into the LAN port of the IPL M PDP-ES interface card.
Refer to figure 2-7 for RJ-45 connector wiring.
To use the IPL M PDP-ES on an existing Ethernet LAN intranet,
your network administrator can provide you with a unique IP
address or confirm whether you need to set up the
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network
switch, hub, or router connected to an Ethernet LAN or to
the Internet.
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IPL M PDP-ES card for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
protocol) to have an address assigned automatically.
Enter the desired new IP address and the MAC address
(located on the face panel) for the interface card. For
example:
IPL M PDP-ES interface card configuration
arp –s 10.13.170.15 00-05-A6-00-0A-90
When you connect with the IPL M PDP-ES card for the first
time, there are three ways to set up the IP address:
1.
2.
3.
Use the ARP command method.
Use the direct PC method.
Use SIS commands through the RS-232 port.
Once the IPL M PDP-ES has an IP address assigned and on an
active network, the on-board default Web pages allow you to
configure the interface card.
Configuring the IPL M PDP-ES using the ARP command
Figure 3-3 — Executing the ARP command
You can make use of the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
command to set up an IP address for your IPL M PDP-ES. The
ARP command tells your computer to associate the
interface card’s MAC address with the assigned IP address. You
must then use ping to access the IPL M PDP-ES unit, at which
point the device server’s IP address is reconfigured.
5.
Execute a ping command by entering your new IP
address at the command prompt. For example:
ping 10.13.170.15
After you issue this command, the unit changes to the new
address and starts responding to the ping requests, as
shown below. The interface card’s IP address should now
be updated to the new address. You can now reconnect
using either Telnet or the Web to verify that the update
was successful.
In order for you to use this setup method, both your
computer and the IPL M PDP-ES interface card must be
connected to the same LAN. Ensure that your PC is on
the same subnet mask as the IPL M PDP-ES card.
Use ARP to configure the IP address as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Obtain a valid IP address for your IPL M PDP-ES card
from your network administrator.
Obtain the IPL M PDP-ES card’s MAC address (UID #)
from the label on its face panel.
If the interface card has never been configured and is still
set for factory defaults, go to step 4. If it has been
configured previously, perform a mode 4 system reset.
For detailed information on reset modes, see Resetting the
unit in chapter 2.
Your IPL M PDP-ES card must be configured with
the factory default IP address — 192.168.254.254
—before you execute the ARP command, as
described below.
CAUTION
Figure 3-4 — Unit response to a ping request
4.
Access the MS-DOS command prompt, then execute the
arp –s command as follows:
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6.
After verifying that the change was successful, issue the
arp –d command at the DOS prompt. For example:
IP address:
192.168.254.253
255.255.0.0
Subnet mask:
arp –d 10.13.170.15 removes 10.13.170.15 from the ARP
table
8.
9.
Save the changes and exit the Network setup. Reboot the
PC, if required, for the changes to become effective.
or
Launch your Web browser (Internet Explorer), and type
PDP-ES default Web page is displayed. Refer to Navigating
the default Web pages, later in this chapter, for information
on configuring your unit.
arp –d removes all static IP addresses from the ARP table.
Configuring the IPL M PDP-ES using direct PC connection
This type of connection is used to initially connect to and
configure the IPL M PDP-ES interface card. You must change
the card’s default settings (IP address, Subnet mask, and
[optional] administrator password) in order to use the IPL M
PDP-ES on an intranet (LAN) or on the Internet (WAN).
10. After configuring your IPL M PDP-ES, repeat steps 3 and
4, and change your TCP/IP settings back to their original
configuration.
Configuring the IPL M PDP-ES using the RS-232 port
1.
Plug one end of a Cat 5, crossover Ethernet cable into the
LAN connector of the IPL M PDP-ES interface card. Refer
to figure 2-7 for RJ-45 connector wiring.
Using a straight cable, this type of connection can be used to
initially connect to and configure the IPL M PDP-ES interface
card.
2.
3.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet
port on your PC.
1.
Plug one end of a straight cable to the RS-232 port of the
IPL M PDP-ES interface card and the other end to a PC.
Refer to figure 2-8 for pin assignments.
Right click on the Network Neighborhood or My Network
Places icon on your Windows (98, 2000, NT, ME, or XP)
desktop, and select Properties from the menu.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Obtain a valid IP address for your IPL M PDP-ES card
from your network administrator.
4.
5.
Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties from
the menu.
Run a communication program (such as HyperTerminal or
DataViewer) accessed through the COM port.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and click on
Properties again.
Perform a mode 2 reset. See Resetting the unit in chapter 2
for detailed information on the reset modes.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on the list, it must
be added (installed). Refer to your Windows user’s
manual or the online Help system for information on
how to install the TCP/IP protocol.
Use the Set IP address command to set the IP address. For
example, enter
Esc 10.13.170.15 CI
6.
Write down your current IP address and Subnet Mask
below. If your PC is set to “Obtain an IP address
automatically,” make a note of that, instead.
The unit should respond with
Ipi • 10.13.170.15
IP Address:
Refer to Command/Response Table for Simple Instruction Set
(SIS) Commands in chapter 4 for more detailed information
regarding the SIS commands.
.
.
.
.
Subnet Mask:
6.
Launch your Web browser (Internet Explorer), and type
.
.
The IPL M PDP-ES default Web page is displayed. Refer
to Communication with the Interface Card in chapter 4 for
information on accessing the Web server.
7.
Click on “Specify an IP address” or “Use the following IP
address” (depending on your operating system), and leave
the default gateway blank. Enter the following values:
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Firmware upgrades
IPL M PDP-ES
Firmware upgrades become available periodically as
improvements are made to the versatility and functionality of
the IPL M PDP-ES interface card. These upgrades are available
for download from the Extron Web site. For details on how to
upgrade the firmware, see Upgrading the firmware in chapter 4.
Chapter Four
4
Communication and Control
Communication with the Interface Card
Programmer’s Guide for the Telnet and Web Browser
Pioneer Plasma A/V Device Control
Troubleshooting
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Communication with the Interface Card
The on-board Web server has a set of built in, default Web
pages, which can be accessed via a Web browser. These pages
are used to control the IPL M PDP-ES interface card within the
Pioneer plasma, as well as monitoring and scheduling events.
In using Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher), you must also
have Microsoft Script (version 5.6 or higher).
This chapter describes these default Web pages, which are
always available and cannot be erased or overwritten.
Accessing and using the Web server
Figure 4-1 — System Status page
Configuration tab
Access the IPL M PDP-ES interface card through the built in
Web server pages as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Launch your Web browser.
The Configuration tab includes pages that show the current
System Settings, Port settings, Passwords, Email Alerts, and
Firmware Upgrade data for the IPL M PDP-ES interface card.
These pages can be accessed from the left side-bar menu.
Click in the browser’s Address field.
Enter your IPL M PDP-ES IP address in the browser’s
Address field. The browser’s Address field should display
For example:
System Settings page
The Systems Settings page (figure 4-2) consists of fields where
you can view and edit IP administration and system settings.
Date and time information can be easily updated.
If the local system administrators have not changed the value,
the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value
for this field.
IP Link products support United States (USA),
European Union (EU), and Brazil Daylight Saving Time
(DST), “Summer Time”.
4. Press the keyboard Enter key.
If the interface card is password protected, see
Passwords page, later in this chapter.
If you are unable to access the Web server, see Troubleshooting at
the end of this chapter.
Navigating the default Web pages
The IPL M PDP-ES default Web pages include four tabs (Status,
Configuration, File Management, and Pioneer) for easy
navigation of several administrative options, including system
status, password control, file management, and control of the
Pioneer plasma itself.
Status tab
The Status tab includes the System Status page (figure 4-1).
Figure 4-2 — System Settings page
The System Status page is the default page of the on-board Web
server, and displays the IP settings and serial port settings for
the IPL M PDP-ES interface card.
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IP settings fields
Gateway IP address
The IP settings fields provide a location for viewing and editing
The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the
gateway to the mail server to be used if the interface card and
the mail server are not on the same subnet.
settings unique to the interface card. After editing any of the
settings on this page, click the Submit button. Explanations for
some of these fields follow.
To use Email Alert functions, the Gateway IP must
be set. See Email Alerts page later in this chapter.
Unit Name
This name field can be changed to any valid name, up to 12
alphanumeric characters.
The gateway IP address has the same validity rules as the
system IP address.
The following characters are invalid in the unit name:
{space} ~ @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.
Subnet mask field
The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the
IPL M PDP-ES is on the same subnet as the mail server when
you are subnetting.
DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an
Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers
that use TCP/IP. DHCP can be used to automatically assign IP
addresses, deliver TCP/IP stack configuration parameters such
as the subnet mask and default router, and provide other
configuration information such as the addresses for printer, time
and news servers.
Port Settings page
The Port Settings page allows you to view the ports settings and
specify the baud rate.
To do so
1.
Click Port Settings on the menu (on the left side of the
window) and the Port Settings screen (figure 4-3) is
displayed.
With DHCP “on,” you can also fill the Unit Name with your
own host name (e.g., classroom1). For specific settings
information, see your system administrator.
2.
3.
Use the drop-down menu to select the desired Baud rate.
IP Address
Click the Submit button to enter the changes, or click the
Cancel button to revert to the previous settings.
The Address field contains the IP address of the IPL M PDP-ES
interface card. This value is encoded in the flash memory of the
interface card.
If using a control product (e.g., an MLC 206 or the
Pioneer PlasmaTrol software) through the
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric
subfields separated by dots (periods). Each field can be
numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits
total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
IPL M PDP-ES card serial port, the card’s baud rate
must match the requirements of the control product.
The default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with
other equipment at your installation, you can change the IP
address to any valid value.
Edit this field and the following fields (Gateway IP Address and
Subnet Mask) as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Click in the address field.
Edit the address as needed.
Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field
to exit the IP Address field.
Figure 4-3 — web server Port Settings screen
4.
Click the Submit button to make the address change take
affect.
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Passwords page
The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying
passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12
uppercase and lowercase alphanumeric characters. Each
password must be entered twice; once in the Password field and
then again in the Re-enter Password field. Characters in these
fields are masked by asterisks (*****).
The following characters are invalid in passwords:
{space} + ~ @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.
As shown in figure 4-4, password-protected connections allow
two levels of protection: administrator and user. Administrators
have access to status information and all function control. Users
have access to status information and limited function control.
Read-only users have no privileges, and can only view current
settings.
Figure 4-4 — Web server Passwords screen
After you press the Submit button, the password window
should appear (figure 4-5).
Users without a password when passwords have been set
are referred to as read-only users.
To set passwords for each level of user, do the following on the
Passwords page:
1.
Click Passwords on the menu (on the left side of the
window). The Passwords screen (figure 4-4) is displayed.
2.
Enter the password(s) for administrator, and user.
If there is no administrator password, your user
password is not saved.
3.
4.
Tab over to the second field to reenter the same password.
Figure 4-5 — Web server password window
Click the Submit button to enter the changes, or click the
Cancel button to revert to previous settings. If a field is
left blank, no password(s) is assigned.
5.
Enter your administrator or user password. A User Name
entry is not required.
6.
Click the OK button.
To clear a password, enter a single space in each field and
click the Submit button.
Once passwords have been set, the Web server window appears
whenever a user accesses the unit (figure 4-5). If you click OK
without entering a password, you are a read-only user.
If you want to clear a password protection at a certain
access level, enter a single space in each appropriate field
and click the Submit button.
Email Alerts page
If you have created scheduled events or monitoring tasks on the
IPL M PDP-ES interface card, you can write an email alert with
a message corresponding to that event or task (e.g., a timer
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notification indicating the number of operation hours
remaining). The scheduled notification is sent to the appropriate
mailbox.
7.
8.
9.
Click System Settings on the menu (figure 4-2) on the left
side of the window.
Place the gateway IP address into the Gateway IP
Address field.
To edit notification email addresses from the Email Alerts page:
1.
Click Email Alerts on the menu (on the left side of the
window) and the Email Alerts screen (figure 4-6) is
displayed.
Click the Submit button.
Sending an email alert through Telnet
To complete the process of sending an email alert, you must
send it through a Telnet session and receive confirmation.
To do so
1.
Open a Telnet session. For instructions on how to do this,
see Accessing and using Telnet later in this chapter.
2.
Use the “Send email” SIS command to send the alert to the
email address of a numeric mailbox (see figure 4-6). Refer
to the “Email” section of the Command/Response Table for
Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands, later in this chapter,
for specific command codes.
Figure 4-6 — Email Alerts screen
2.
3.
Click the corresponding Edit button to go into edit mode.
For example, the code for sending an alert from the 4th numeric
mailbox would be
Add, update, or change the IP address and domain name
of your mail server under Email Settings.
Esc 4 SM
4.
5.
Click Save to keep the changes.
For information on creating monitoring and scheduling events
with email notification from the Web server, see the Pioneer tab
section, later in this chapter.
Click the Edit buttons to independently edit each numeric
Email Address and File Name.
a.
b.
c.
Under Email Address, enter the email address of the
alert recipient in one of the numeric mailboxes.
Firmware upgrade page
Firmware upgrades become available periodically as
improvements are made to the versatility and functionality of
the IPL M PDP-ES interface card. These upgrades are available
for download from the Extron Web site.
Under File Name, enter the name of the file
containing the alert message.
Click Save to keep changes to recipient email
addresses and file names.
The Firmware Upgrade page (figure 4-7) provides a way to
replace the firmware that is coded on the interface card’s control
board without replacing the firmware chip.
File names must end with an .eml extension.
CAUTION
Due to the 7 character limit for full file names, it’s
advised that you use numeric titles (e.g., 1.eml, 24.eml).
Numeric titles reduce the characters of the file name, and
assist in keeping the alert files organized. However,
alphabetical titles are permitted.
If an email file (.eml) is missing from a scheduled or
monitored event, the user is sent a “Report File
Missing” message.
To finalize your new email alerts within the Web server, do the
following:
Figure 4-7 — Firmware Upgrade page
6.
Obtain your gateway IP address from your system
administrator.
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Update the firmware as follows:
1.
2.
Visit the Extron web site at www.extron.com.
Select the IPL product category from the “Product
Shortcut” drop-down box, and select the latest firmware
file for download.
3.
4.
Note the folder to which you save the firmware file.
Access the IPL M PDP-ES interface card using the
on-board Web server.
Figure 4-8 — Web server File Management screen
5.
6.
Select the Configuration tab.
2.
Click the Browse button to locate the file(s) you want to
upload.
Click the Firmware Upgrade link on the left side of the
Configuration page.
If you want one of the pages that you create and upload
to be the default start-up page, name that file
“index.html.”
7.
8.
Click the Browse button. An open file window appears.
Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware
upgrade file. Select, then double-click the file.
3.
Click the Upload File button to upload the file.
Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”.
Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade.
The file is added to the list of files under the Files column.
You can also create directories within the File Management
page.
The original factory-installed firmware is permanently
available on the IPL M PDP-ES interface card. If the
attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the card
reverts to the factory-installed firmware.
To create a directory:
1.
Enter the new directory name in the Dir field alongside the
forward slash.
9.
Click the Upload button. The firmware upload to the
interface card may take a few minutes.
2.
3.
Click the Add Dir button. The new directory opens.
If you have access to view the IPL M PDP-ES interface card, you
can get visual confirmation of success: the power LED blinks
three times after the upgrade is complete.
Click the Browse button, locate your chosen file, and
double click.
4.
Click the Upload button. The new file appears under the
file column.
File Management tab
The File Management tab includes the File Management page
(figure 4-8).
A new directory does not appear on the root level unless
a file has been placed within it.
The File Management page is a useful tool that allows you to
use and upload existing and custom Web pages. Custom pages
can be developed using a third-party Web page development
program such as FrontPage or Dreamweaver. File management
also allows you to remove unnecessary or outdated files when
they are no longer needed.
To delete unwanted files or directories:
1.
Find the file or directory you wish to delete under the Files
list.
2.
Click the Delete button of the file or directory to be
deleted. If you wish to delete additional files, wait for the
screen to refresh before clicking the delete button of the
next file.
To add or update files:
1.
Select the File Management tab. The File Management
screen (figure 4-8) is displayed.
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If you wish to delete all files, click the Delete All button from the
root directory. The file count reverts to 0, and all subsequent
pages will be deleted.
password level, the buttons and fields on this page allow you to
control and/or view the status of the Pioneer plasma display.
Explanations for some of these functions follow.
If the last file in a directory is deleted, the empty
directory is automatically deleted.
For specific functionality details and supported
commands, refer to the Pioneer plasma documentation.
Pioneer tab
The Pioneer tab includes pages that provide information about
the Pioneer plasma. Some of these pages are restricted
according to the user’s password privileges (see Passwords page,
earlier in this chapter).
•
Pages accessible to administrator users include all
functions: Status, Controls, Advanced, Schedule, and
Monitor.
•
Pages accessible to users include: Status, Controls,
Schedule (view only), and Monitor (view only).
•
Read-only users have no access to this tab.
Figure 4-10 — Pioneer Display Controls screen
Certain actions may turn IPL M PDP-ES card
events to an “off” status. If this occurs, an error
message appears. Click the OK button to return
events back to an “on” status.
The status of the Input buttons are visible through buttons of
three different colors:
•
•
•
A blue button indicates normal input.
A red button indicates no input.
The Pioneer plasma must have an ID set to 01 to obtain
status and control information.
A yellow button indicates that the sign
is out of range.
Display Status page
Power
Accessed through the Status link on the left side of the window,
Display Status (figure 4-9) is the default page of the Pioneer tab
and allows users to view the description and current status of
the Pioneer plasma.
These buttons power the Pioneer plasma on or off.
An “off” status implies standby only. The plasma
cannot be completely powered off via the default Web
pages.
Input
These buttons show you the status of the input devices
connected to the five ports of the Pioneer plasma.
•
Input 1 provides status for the IPL M PDP-ES port
supporting an analog RGBHV signal.
•
Input 2 provides status for the IPL M PDP-ES port
supporting a digital RGB signal.
Figure 4-9 — Pioneer Display Status screen
Display Controls page
The Display Controls page (figure 4-10) is accessible from the
Controls link on the left side of the window. According to
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Control for Input 3, Input 4, and Input 5 is available only with
use of the Expansion Solution video slots for the PDA-5003 or
PDA-5004 interface card. See the Pioneer Operating Instructions
for additional information.
Viewing the on-screen menu on the Pioneer plasma
will disable communication with and control of the
display. A warning message will appear on the Web
page if the on-screen menu is accessed.
Aspect ratio
You can define the aspect ratio of Input 1 or Input 2 by clicking
on each button and setting it accordingly. Each Input is defined
separately.
Figure 4-11 — Pioneer Advanced Control screen
Based on the input device, some aspect ratio options may
not be available.
Integrator Mode
These buttons allow you to toggle advanced configurations off
or on.
Show Picture Controls
This button toggles between showing and hiding image
adjustment and image size options. These functions can be
controlled only with administrator access.
Display Layout
These buttons allow you to toggle between normal (full screen)
and 2x2 viewing. Clicking the 2x2 button allows you to specify
the position of the picture by enabling the buttons below it. The
four positioning buttons dictate where the picture will appear
on the Pioneer display.
Auto Image
This button sets the screen position and clock to best match the
current RGB image input. See the Pioneer Operating Instructions
for additional information.
Mullion Compensation allows you to adjust the mullion for
images displayed across several monitors and images from
separate video sources. This function can be toggled off or on.
Volume
Set the volume by entering a number within the range of 0 to 45
and clicking the Set button.
OSD (On-screen display)
Sub Volume
These buttons allow the on-screen display to be toggled off or
on.
This menu can be used to independently set the volume of
Inputs 1 and 2.
Function Lock
PIP (Picture in Picture, or PinP)
These buttons allow administrator level users to lock the
Pioneer main panel, IR controls, or both on the Pioneer plasma.
The Pioneer plasma display’s multi-screen function allows the
simultaneous display of two inputs. PIP allows a subscreen to
display in one of the six areas of the main screen. This function
can be toggled off or on. See the Pioneer Operating Instructions
for additional information.
Orbiter
The orbiter button allows you to control the movement of
pixels, preventing “screen burn” of the LCD screen. This
function can be toggled off or on.
Advanced Controls page
The Advanced Controls page (figure 4-11) is accessible from the
Advanced link on the left side of the window. Explanations for
these functions follow.
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Energy Save
Monitor page
Using the Monitor page (figure 4-13), you can monitor power
levels, internal temperature and usage of the Pioneer plasma.
An email notification can be sent to a recipient when specified
conditions are met or exceeded.
When an energy save function is selected, power consumption
is reduced compared to the normal operating mode. When set
to Auto, this sensor measures the level of light inside the
viewing room. See the Pioneer Operating Instructions for
additional information.
To do so
Schedule page
1.
Click Monitor on the menu on the left side of the window.
The Monitor screen (figure 4-14) is displayed.
Using the schedule page (figure 4-12), you can create scheduled
events such as power on/off, input changes, or send status
email.
2.
3.
4.
Select the check box for the appropriate condition.
Make appropriate changes.
Click Submit to input the changes.
For Users, this is a view-only function.
Figure 4-12 — Pioneer Schedule screen
To enable an event to occur at a specified time
1.
Click Schedule on the menu on the left side of the window.
The Schedule screen (figure 4-12) is displayed.
2.
3.
Select the check box beside a task.
Click Edit to view the calendar options and schedule the
time and date of the weekly event (figure 4-13).
Figure 4-14— Pioneer Monitor screen
If status is unavailable, the system email notification
states that the internal temperature is 509° Celsius, and
the usage is 65535 hours.
Figure 4-13— Pioneer Schedule calendar
4.
Click Save to submit the schedule.
For Users, this is a view-only function.
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example of each command in ASCII (Telnet) and URL Encoded
(Web).
Programmer’s Guide for the Telnet and Web
Browser
Upper and lower case text can be used interchangeably
except where noted.
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 will 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 will properly handle them. All
examples in the command/response table show the proper
implementation in a Telnet or Web browser session.
Symbol definitions are shown below. An ASCII to HEX
conversion table is also provided in figure 4-9 (below).
ASCII to HEX Conversion Table
•
Note for Web browsers: all non-alphanumeric
characters must be represented as their hex equivalent,
such as %xx where xx equals the two character
representation of the hex byte that needs to be sent (e.g.,
a comma would be represented as %2C).
Figure 4-9 — ASCII-to-HEX conversion table
Telnet
Web Browser
Symbol definitions
Escape (Hex 1B)
W [must not be encoded]
= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed)
( )
Carriage Return (Hex 0D)
Pipe Character
[must not be encoded]
=Carriage return (no line feed)
• = Space (hard) character
When SIS 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.
= Command data section
X2
Note: For Web encoding only - Data is directed to a specified port
and must be encoded (URL encoding) if non-alphanumeric. Since
data can include either command terminator, they must be encoded as
follows when used within the data section: space (hex: 20) would be
encoded as %20 and Plus sign (hex: 2B) would be encoded as %2B.
(e.g., http://192.168.254.254/index.html)
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.
= Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value (-12.0 to +14.0)
X3
With Telnet you can use either the Escape commands or
pipe ( )
= On/Off status: 0 = Off/Disable; 1 = On/Enable
the W commands, and the carriage return or the
X5
character. With the Web browser you are required to use
the W commands and the pipe character.
=Unit version number
X11
=Name is a text string up to 24 characters drawn from the
X12
In either method {Data} = Data is directed to a specified port
and must be encoded if non-alphanumeric.
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 lowercase. The first character must
be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus
sign/hyphen.
The Command/response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
commands later in this chapter lists the commands that the
IPL M PDP-ES 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
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=Set local date and time format (MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS)
(e.g., 11/18/04-10:54:00)
X13
There is a 7 character limit for full file names. It is
advised that you use numeric titles (e.g., 1.eml, 24.eml).
Numeric titles reduce the characters of the file name, and
assist in keeping the alert files organized. However,
alphabetical titles are permitted.
Read local date and time format (day of week, date month year
HH:MM:SS) (e.g., Thu, 18 Nov 2004 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.
X14
=Default Name: combination of model-name and last 3 pairs of
MAC address (e.g., IPL-M-PDP-ES 00-02-3D)
X49
X52
X69
=Connection’s security level: 00 = anonymous; 11 = user;
12 = Administrator
=Mail Domain name (e.g., extron.com, icia.org)
X15
=Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)
X18
= The number of seconds before timeout: (min = 1; max = 65535;
default = 30 = 300 seconds). If no data is received during the
timeout period, the Ethernet connection is closed. Each step =
10 seconds. The response is returned with leading zeros.
=Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx); leading zeros in each of four
fields are optional in setting values, and are suppressed in
returned values.
X19
= Verbose/Response mode: 0 = clear/none; 1 = verbose mode;
2=tagged responses for queries; 3 =v erbose mode and tagged
responses for queries. Default = 0 for Telnet connections.
X22
Applicable to Ethernet only.
= Number (as optional parameter) inserted into an email message
if .eml file has an embedded ESC CR command with no params.
X70
If tagged responses are enabled, all read commands
return the constant string + the data, as setting the
Copyright information
© COPYRIGHT 2004, EXTRON ELECTRONICS IPL M
value does. (e.g., Command: Esc CN
Response:
PDP-ES, Vx.xx
Ipn •x12 ).
Thur, 18 Feb 2004 11:27:33
= Priority status for receive timeout: 0 = priority set to Send Data
String command parameters; 1 = priority set to Configure rcv
timeout command parameters.
X23
The copyright message is displayed upon connecting to IP
Link product via TCP/IP or Telnet. Mxx is the model and
Vx.xx is the firmware version number. The current date and
time are displayed. This is followed by a Password prompt.
=Baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
X25
X33
Password information
= Password: allows a maximum length of 12 characters.
The
Password: prompt requires a password (administrator
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.
level or user level) followed by a carriage return. The prompt
is repeated if the correct password is not entered.
If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with
Login Administrator
or
Login User , depending on
=Daylight saving time: 0 = Off/ignore; 1 = U.S.; 2 =Europe;
3 = Brazil.
X34
X41
password entered. If passwords are the same for both
administrator and user, the unit defaults to administrator
privileges.
Reading Password: If a password exists, it responds with 4
asterisks (****). If no password exists, it appears empty.
Error responses
=Email number: Range = 1-48 (max.)
=Email recipient address
X45
X46
X47
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
=Name of email file to be sent. The first line of file is the subject;
the rest is the body of the email.
Email files must have the file extension .eml.
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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
References to errors (at command descriptions on the
following pages)
14 = Commands that give E14 (Invalid Command for this
configuration) if sent to Extron product whose current
configuration does not support the command.
24 = Commands that give E24 (Privilege violation) if not
administrator level
27 = Commands that may give E27 (Invalid Event number)
28 = Commands that may give E28 (File not found)
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Pioneer Plasma A/V Device Control
Once the IPL M PDP-ES interface card is configured, control of
A/V devices may be accomplished in several ways. These
include Web pages, Telnet, and direct port access.
Custom Web pages
These pages can be either modified versions of the existing Web
pages, 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 are loadable with the Web server File Manager (see
File Management tab earlier in this chapter).
If you want one of the pages that you create and upload
to be the default start-up page, name that file
“index.html.”
Telnet (port 23)
Telnet, short for Telecommunications Network, provides a way
for you to connect to a computer or server (in this case the
IPL M PDP-ES interface card) on a network. Once connected via
Telnet, you can send ASCII commands (see the Command/
response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands earlier in
this chapter) to the IPL M PDP-ES.
Accessing and using Telnet
1.
From the Windows Start menu, Click Run, then enter
“Telnet” and click OK. The Telnet program starts (see
figure 4-18).
Figure 4-18 — Telnet command prompt
2.
At the command prompt, enter “open” and press Enter.
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3.
.
At the < to > prompt, enter the IP address of the
IPL M PDP-ES. (The default IP address is 192.168.254.254,
but it may have been changed in the setup or
configuration process. If it was changed, use the new
address.) Telnet defaults to port 23.
4.
Use port redirect to finish the process. See the next section
for detailed instructions.
You can force the direct access session to close by logging
on as administrator and entering “Esc 1 * 0CD
.”
Port redirect
Using the port redirector, the card allows data to be sent and
received directly to and from the display and back to the client
(e.g., a PC or the MLC 206) without any processing.
1.
Open another Telnet session (see the previous section for
details).
2.
Reestablish a pass-through by using the “set redirect
mode” command:
Esc 2*1*500*3DCD
Troubleshooting
Figure 4-19 — Connecting to the IP address
Turn on the plasma display and the control devices (PC, laptop,
etc.).
4.
If passwords were set up for the connected system, you are
prompted to log in as an administrator or a user.
Otherwise the system responds with a <cr/lf>.
If the output Pioneer plasma cannot be remotely controlled,
check the following:
5.
6.
7.
Once you are connected, you can enter SIS commands as
desired.
Power connections
1.
2.
Ensure that the Pioneer plasma is plugged in.
When you are finished entering commands to the
interface, enter CTRL + to close the open connection.
If the Pioneer and the IPL M PDP-ES are receiving power,
its Power LED should be on.
Enter “quit” at the command prompt to quit Telnet.
Data connections
1.
Check the cabling connections and make adjustments as
Direct access (port 2001)
needed. The Link LEDs on the IPL M PDP-ES and the
computer should be solid green if a network connection is
detected. If these LEDs are not lit, the cable is either faulty
or not plugged in; or the wrong type of cable is being used
(refer to Connecting the Hardware, in chapter 3).
Direct access allows a direct, one-to-one connection to the
plasma via a reserved IP port number. When a TCP session is
initiated to port 2001, all data sent and received passes directly
to and from that port without any processing.
Using direct access
2.
Try to ping the unit by entering ping 192.168.254.254 at the
DOS command prompt; or use the Web address provided
to you by your system administrator. If you get no
response:
1.
Open a direct access Telnet session by entering the IP
address followed by a space, then a port number 2001
(e.g., 192.168.244.244 2001).
a.
Make sure your unit is using the appropriate subnet
mask and/or gateway IP address (check with your
system administrator).
2.
Send Pioneer commands directly to the Pioneer plasma.
For specific functionality details and supported
commands, refer to the Pioneer Plasma documentation.
b.
Make sure your PC does not have a software firewall
program that might block the IP address of the unit.
3.
Close the Telnet session to end the direct access session.
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3.
If contact is established with the unit, but the unit’s Web
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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 not set up
to use a proxy server.
Serial connections
1.
Ensure that Pioneer plasma ID is set to 01 (see the Pioneer
plasma documentation for details).
Check to see that events are running.
Ensure that the on-screen display is off.
2.
3.
4.
Check that the IPL M PDP-ES interface card baud rate
matches that of the control device (e.g., a PC or the MLC
206).
If status is missing or unavailable, check the following:
1.
Ensure that the Pioneer plasma ID is set to 01 (see the
Pioneer plasma documentation for details).
2.
Check that the IPL M PDP-ES interface card baud rate
matches that of the control device (e.g., a PC or the
MLC 206).
Appendix A
3.
Ensure that the redirect port has been enabled.
A
If you are unable to access the Web server, do the following:
Ensure that your PC is on the same subnet mask as the
IPL M PDP-ES card. If not, see Configuring the IPL M PDP-ES
using direct PC connection in chapter 3 for detailed instructions
on setting up the subnet mask.
If you are still experiencing problems, call the Extron S3 Sales &
Technical Support Hotline.
Specifications, Part Numbers,
and Accessories
Specifications
Parts
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Specifications
Compliances ................................. CE, FCC part 15 B class B, VCCI class B,
AS/NZS, ICES, IFCC Class A, IEC60950,
IEC60056, EN550ee class B, EN55024,
EN61000-3-2,-3-3
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours
Ethernet control interface
Connectors .................................... 1 RJ-45 male connector
Data rate ........................................ 10/100 Base-T, half/full duplex with
autodetect
Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor
Protocols ....................................... ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, UDP/
IP, Telnet, HTTP, SMTP
Parts
Default settings ............................ Link speed and duplex level =
autodetected,
Included parts
IP address = 192.168.254.254,
subnet mask = 255.255.0.0,
default gateway = 0.0.0.0,
Included parts
Replacement part number
DHCP = off
IPL M PDP-ES
60-725-01
IPL M PDP-ES User’s Manual
IPL M PDP-ES Quick Start Card
68-1021-01
68-1021-10
Serial control interface
Port number/type ....................... 1 RS-232
Connectors .................................... (1) 9-pin female D
Baud rate and protocol ............... 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200,
38400 baud (adjustable); 8 data bits, 1 stop
bit, no parity
Connector Label (Apply to Pioneer display) 33-1154-01
Tweeker
Pin configurations (RS-232)........ 2 = RX, 3 = TX, 5 = GND
General
Power............................................. Supplied by a Pioneer plasma display
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
Rack mount................................... No
Enclosure type.............................. Metal faceplate
Product dimensions
Faceplate ................... 1.09" H x 4.80" W x 0.26" D (2.6 cm H x
12.2 cm W x 0.7 cm D)
Device ........................ 0.9" H x 3.6" W x 3.5" D (2.3 cm H x 9.2 cm
W x 8.8 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)
Product weight………………… 0.2 lbs (0.11kg)
Shipping weight……………….. 1 lb (1 kg)
Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe
Transit Association)
Listings .......................................... UL1950/UL6500, CUL
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devices you have and your current list of IP addresses. With
this information, GVC creates a GV for your specific devices.
The GVC also compiles the event scripts and loads the GV and
event scripts onto the box. When using the GVC, the user 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 boxes to appear in the same GV, all the boxes must be
configured at the same time, using the GVC.
GLOSSARY
10/100Base-T is Ethernet that uses Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP - Cat 5, etc.) cable, in 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.
Global Viewer (GV) is a Web application that is loaded into the
memory of an IPL unit. These pages provide an interface for
control of devices attached to the IPL product. They
communicate with the event scripts running on the unit, 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
unit.
Custom Web-page is any file that can be loaded into an IPL box
and served by the IPL’s internal Web-server. A custom Web
page can provide control of devices attached to the IPL without
use of the Global Viewer (GV) or Global Viewer Configurator
(GVC). 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, 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 functions like
a little computer with a Web-server—you can use it for various
Web tasks.
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is 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 (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).
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a
standardized communications protocol that enables network
administrators to locally and automatically manage the
assignment of IP addresses in an organization’s network.
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.
Driver is a Global Viewer Configurator (GVC) 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 above) with TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices can be
connected to the Internet. An Ethernet LAN typically uses
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. Ethernet systems
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) relates the
device’s IP address to its corresponding physical (MAC)
address on the LAN.
currently provide transmission speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Event script is a program that runs on an IPL box and issues
queries and commands to the attached devices. As long as
event scripts are turned on, event scripts run continuously on
the box.
Pass-through allows control systems to work with the IPL and
provides a link between two ports.
Global Viewer Configurator (GVC) is a Windows-based
program that, based on user input, creates a Global Viewer
(GV). The GVC requests system information such as which
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.
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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 earlier in this chapter)
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 be changed only 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.
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