DESCRIPTION
The IPL 250 is an Ethernet control processor for use as part of a TouchLink® configurable touchpanel control system. The IPL 250 provides vital AV system control capabilities including bidirectional serial ports, IR ports, relays, and contact closure inputs for interfacing with displays, switchers, sources, screen control, lighting systems, and other devices. The IPL 250 is configured using the free, easy-to-use Extron Global Configurator software. Using the Free GlobalViewer® Web-based AV resource management and remote control application, users can manage, monitor, and control both Extron and third-party equipment like projectors, plasmas, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, and other devices in an Ethernet network with the IPL 250.
Serial Ports
The Extron IPL 250 features three bidirectional RS-232 ports. When configured for pass-through mode, the IPL 250 can pass through commands from an existing control system without losing the ability to communicate with the AV device.
IR Capability
The IPL 250 includes four fully programmable IR ports. Each IR port can output IR signals with or without the carrier signal using a wired IR emitter or through an IR broadcaster. IR control data can be collected and stored in two ways: IR data file download and IR learning. Extron maintains a vast library of IR data files that can be downloaded from our Web site for storage in the IPL 250. In addition, the IPL 250 has the ability to learn IR commands for virtually any IR controllable device. IR learning is a simple and easy process using Extron IR Learner software and the IR remote provided with the device. The IPL 250 will power four IR emitters, each up to 400 feet away.
Contact Closure and Relays
Four contact closure inputs interface with other systems in the room and provide a connection to a variety of devices, such as sensors, switches, and relays. In addition, the IPL 250 contains four relays for controlling screens, projectors, lights, security gates, and more.
E-mail Capabilities for Proactive Service
By using Extron GlobalViewer software, a free Web-based AV resource management and remote control application for institutional AV environments, users can manage, monitor, and control both Extron and third-party equipment like projectors, plasmas, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, and other devices in an Ethernet network with the IPL 250. GlobalViewer supports e-mail notification, where technical support staff can receive failure and service messages through an e-mail enabled cell phone, PDA, pager, or Internet e-mail account. For secure installations that do not allow Internet access, online monitoring can still be performed proactively. Within an existing secure infrastructure, e-mail notification of failures and repairs is possible without compromising the security of the AV systems or facility.
Features
* Ethernet monitoring and control — Manage, monitor, and control AV devices using a standard Ethernet network.
* Supports TouchLink® touchpanels
* Three bidirectional RS-232 serial ports for universal control of display devices, switchers, and other equipment — Provides simultaneous two-way control and monitoring of three serial devices.
* Four IR ports — Allows for one-way control of external devices that support IR such as DVD players.
* Four relays — Enables control of room functions such as lighting, screen settings, and other device functions.
* Four contact closure inputs — For interfacing with devices in a room such as sensors, switches, and relays.
* Supports Ethernet-controllable devices — Allows for control of up to six Ethernet-enabled AV devices such as displays, switchers, and sources.
* Easy to configure using Global Configurator — Global Configurator software makes product setup simple and intuitive – no programming knowledge is required.
* Extensive library of Extron Certified 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 Ethernet RS-232 and IR device drivers.
* Integrated IR Learner — Captures IR remote codes from a device’s handheld remote control.
* Integrated high performance Web server — Each IP Link control processor features a built-in Web server with memory available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer, and custom user Web pages.
* Supports industry standard communications protocols — All IP Link models use industry standard communication protocols, including ARP, ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, and Telnet.
* E-mail notification enables proactive support — Technical support administrators and others 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.
* Free GlobalViewer®, Web-based AV resource management application — When used with GlobalViewer, IP Link control processors provide a powerful, flexible way to manage, monitor, and control both Extron and third-party equipment like projectors, plasmas, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, and other devices using a standard TCP/IP network.
* LED status indicators monitor activity of the device
* Internal real-time clock — Programmable operating alerts, sequencing, and automatic monitoring, together with the real-time clock and calendar, allow IP Link control processors to routinely check configured devices.
* Reset button
* Plenum rated - meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding power supply.
* Highly reliable, energy-efficient external universal power supply included, replacement part #70-775-01 — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating costs.
