DESCRIPTION
The Extron IPL T SFI244 is a compact IP Link® control processor with an integrated high performance Web server, two RS-232 ports, four Flex I/O ports, four IR ports, and an IR Learner. The IPL T SFI244 is designed to integrate IP - Internet Protocol connectivity into AV systems, giving users the ability to remotely and proactively monitor and troubleshoot projectors, flat-panel displays, switchers, and other products.The IPL T SFI244 uses Extron's exclusive IP Link technology, a high performance intelligent network integration solution specifically engineered to meet the needs of professional AV environments, from large universities and businesses to small home installations. Multiple Ethernet-enabled AV products can be managed and supported using a networked computer running Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
The IPL T SFI244 can be configured to send IR and serial signals allowing a multitude of devices with these legacy interfaces to be easily adapted to today's high-speed LAN communication systems.
Serial ports
The IPL T SFI244 features RS-232 connectivity on captive screw ports. When configured for pass-through mode, the IPL T SFI244 can pass through commands from an existing control system without losing the ability to communicate with the AV device.
IR Capability
The IPL T SFI244 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 T SFI244. In addition, the IPL T SFI244 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 T SFI244 will power four IR emitters, each up to 400 feet away.
Flex I/O Ports
Four Flex I/O ports allow the IPL T SFI244 to accept an input voltage and then send out a serial command or trigger another event. These ports can support TTL and analog signals from 0 to 24 volts, allowing a wide variety of devices to be controlled and monitored. The Flex I/O ports can be configured in three ways: analog in, digital in, or digital out.
Flex I/O ports can be configured to receive analog voltages for use with photo sensors, level feedback, strain gauges, thermocouples, variable potentiometers and other devices. Incoming analog voltages from 0 to 24 volts are sampled with 12-bit precision. For example, a thermal sensor installed in an equipment rack can be connected to one of the Flex I/O inputs, and the IPL T SFI244 can be configured to send an e-mail message, turn on auxiliary cooling fans and turn off equipment if the rack temperature exceeds a specified temperature value.
Configured as digital inputs, the Flex I/O ports can connect to switches, motion sensors, moisture sensors and tally feedback. This provides the ability to receive status from a variety of devices including projector lifts, motorized projection screens, room partition switches, and push buttons.
When configured as digital outputs, the Flex I/O ports can drive LEDs, 24 volt incandescent lamps with an additional external power supply, or other devices that accept a TTL input signal. For applications that require contact closure control, the Flex I/O ports can interface with an Extron IPA T RLY4, an IP Link accessory featuring four isolated relays.
E-mail Capabilities for Proactive Service
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. 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
* Supports TouchLink® touchpanels
* Two bidirectional RS-232 serial ports — For remotely and proactively monitoring and troubleshooting projectors, flat-panel displays, switchers, and other serially controlled devices.
* Four IR ports — Allow users to control professional and consumer devices that are controllable only through IR, such as DVD players.
* Four Flex I/O ports — Can be configured as analog inputs, digital inputs, or digital outputs and can interface with a variety of devices such as sensors, switches, LEDs, and relays.
* Serial port pass-through — Enables commands to be passed through from one serial port to another to control a single device.
* Supports Ethernet-controllable devices — Allows for control of up to six Ethernet-enabled AV devices such as displays, switchers, and sources
* Free Global Configurator, easy-to-use configuration software — Global Configurator software, a Windows® based configuration 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 RS-232 and IR device drivers.
* Integrated IR learner — For capturing 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.
* 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.
* 7.25 MB of available flash memory
* Simultaneous multi-user support — Each IP Link device supports multiple concurrent users, improving system throughput.
* 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.
Note: This item is an upgraded replacement to part number 60-544-06. This newer model now features an 8 MB memory board with 7.25 MB of user-accessible memory space available.
