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USER MANUAL IPL T S6 Extron

Safety Instructions • English

WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

ATTENTION: This symbol, △when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

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. The Class A limits 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 interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the "Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide" on the Extron website.

Battery Notice

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

© 2016 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

The following registered trademarks ^(8) , registered service marks ^(SM) , and trademarks ^(TM) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:

Registered Trademarks ^(1)

AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, FlexOS, Global Configurator, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IP Intercom, IP Link, Key Minder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, System INTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, and XTP Systems

Registered Service Mark ^(SM) : S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks ^(TM)

AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, CableCover, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), Driver Configurator, DSP Configurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), eLink, Entwine, EQIP, FastBite, FOX, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Scope-Trigger, ShareLink, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, True4K, Vector, WebShare, XTRA, ZipCaddy, and ZipClip

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION Risk of minor personal injury or risk of property damage.

NOTE A note draws attention to important information.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

Quick Start — IPL T S Series

Step 1

Turn power off and disconnect the device from its power source.

Step 2

Mount the IPL T S Series unit:

- on a projector

Projector Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolt Digital Projector Projector Mount

- under a desk

Furniture Mount

- or on a rack

Rack Mount 1U Rack Shelf 1/4 Rack Width False Front Face Plate Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners. (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Step 3

Connect a local area network (LAN) cable from a PC, hub, or router to the IPL T S Series unit.

00-05-A6-00-30-06 POWER LAN 12V 5A MAX + - COM1 COM2 COM4 COM5 TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX

IPL T S6 Ethernet Control Interface

Step 4

Connect RS-232 cables from the IPL T S Series unit to the audio/video (A/V) devices.

Step 5

Connect power cords and apply power in the following order:

• output devices (projectors, monitors, speakers)
- IPL T S Series device
- PC or serial controller
- input devices (DSS, cable boxes, and so on)

Step 6

Configure the IPL T S Series device. See chapter 3 for more information.

Step 7

Test the IPL T S Series device via its default Web pages. See chapter 4 for more information.

graph TD
    A["Extron IPL T S1\nEthernet Control Interface"] -->|RS-232| B["Plasma Display"]
    C["Extron IPL T S1\nEthernet Control Interface"] -->|RS-232| D["Plasma Display"]
    B --> E["TCP/IP Network"]
    D --> E
    E -->|Ethernet| F["Remote User Control and Administrator Monitoring"]
    B -->|Ethernet| E

Typical IPL T S Series configuration

Quick Start — IPL T S Series, cont'd

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
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

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

1 Chapter One

Introduction

About This Manual

About the IPL T S Series Interface

Features

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

• PN 60-801-81
• One bidirectional RS-232 serial port
• 7.25 MB of available flash memory
- Low-profile form factor
- 1.0 inch H × 4.3 inches W × 3.0 inches D (2.5 cm × 10.9 cm × 7.6 cm)

Extron COM TX 2.5 GHz RX 2.5 GHz IPL-T-31 COM1 LAN

IPL T S2 control interface

• PN 60-544-81
- Two bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports
• 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)

Extron PLTSS COM IPLINK 800 LINK ACT POWER LAR COM1 COM2 3.5V 6.5V TA MAT COM 1.5V 1.5V

IPL T S4 control interface

• PN 60-544-83
- Four bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports
• 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)

Extron PL T-34 COM I/O LINK PCT POWER LUN COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 COM7 COM8 COM9 COM10 COM11 COM12 COM13 COM14 COM15 COM16 COM17 COM18 COM19 COM20 COM21 COM22 COM23 COM24 COM25 COM26 COM27 COM28 COM29 COM30 COM31 COM32 COM33 COM34 COM35 COM36 COM37 COM38 COM39 COM40 COM41 COM42 COM43 COM44 COM45 COM46 COM47 COM48 COM49 COM50 COM51 COM52 COM53 COM54 COM55 COM56 COM57 COM58 COM59 COM60 COM61 COM62 COM63 COM64 COM65 COM66 COM67 COM68 COM69 COM70 COM71 COM72 COM73 COM74 COM75 COM76 COM77 COM78 COM79 COM80 COM81 COM82 COM83 COM84 COM85 COM86 COM87 COM88 COM89 COM90 COM91 COM92 COM93 COM94 COM95 COM96 COM97 COM98 COM99 COM100

IPL T S6 control interface

• PN 60-544-84
- Six bidirectional RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial ports
• 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)

Extron IPLINK COM COM COM 100 LAM ACT POWER LAN COM1 COM2 COM3 5A 8000 12000 1400 1600

Each IPL T S Series interface comes with the Extron IP Link® technology including:

• 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
- 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:

• DHCP – Dynamic host configuration protocol
• ICMP – Internet control message protocol
• SMTP – Simple mail transfer protocol
• Telnet – a computer/client communications protocol

graph TD
    A["Document Camera"] --> B["RT-232"]
    C["Codec"] --> B
    D["Projector"] --> E["Lighting Control"]
    F["Remote User Control & Administrator Monitoring"] --> G["Laptop"]
    F --> H["DVD"]
    F --> I["VCR"]
    J["TCP/IP Network"] --> K["Ethernet"]
    L["RS-232"] --> B
    M["RT-232"] --> N["Projector"]

Figure 1-1 — A typical IPL T S Series application

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.

NOTE The IPL T S1 supports RS-232 only.

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.

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.

Chapter Two

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Mounting the IPL T S Interface

Rear Panel Features and Cabling

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. Mount the IPL T S interface. See "Mounting the IPL T S Interface", below.
3. Attach the cables. See "Connecting the Hardware" in chapter 3.
4. 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 ^ (0 to +50 ^)] .
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. Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
4. 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).

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		●
MBU 123 Under-furniture mount 70-212-01			●●●
PMK 200 Projector mount 70-077-04		●
PMK 100 Projector mount 70-217-01			●●●
RSU 129 1U 9.5-inch Deep universal rack shelf	60-190-01	●●●●
RSF 123 1U 3.5-inch Deep rack shelf 60-190-20		●●●●

Rack mounting an IPL T S Series interface

The following rack mount kits are available:

• PN 60-190-20 RSU 123 1U 3.5-inch Deep Rack Shelf Kit
• PN 60-190-01 RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit

To rack mount an IPL T S Series unit:

1. If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.
2. Secure the underside of the unit on the rack shelf with two 4-40 x 3/16-inch screws in opposite (diagonal) corners.
3. Install additional unit(s) or blank panel(s) on the rack shelf as desired.
4. Insert the shelf into the rack at the desired location.
5. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied mounting screws.

1U Rack Shelf 1/4 Rack Width False Front Face Plate Use 2 mounting holes on opposite comers. (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting the interface on the rack shelf

NOTE

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).

Line drawing of a server rack with multiple panels and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-2 — Mounting the interface on the standard shelf

Furniture or projector mounting

The following furniture and projector mount kits are available:

• PN 70-077-01 Furniture mount kit (for IPL T S1)
• PN 70-077-04 Projector mount kit (for IPL T S1)
• PN 70-212-01 Furniture mount kit (for IPL T S2, S4, S6)
• PN 70-217-04 Projector mount kit (for IPL T S2, S4, S6)

To mount an IPL T S Series device to furniture:

1. If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.
2. Attach the furniture mounting brackets to the unit with the supplied screws.
3. 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. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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. If present, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the IPL T S unit.
2. Attach the projector mounting bracket to the unit with the supplied screws.
3. Secure the unit to the projector post with the supplied mounting bolt.

Furniture Mount Projector Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolt Digital Projector Projector Mount

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 below for details on each model.

10 00-05-A6-00-00-01 12V= 0.5 A + - COM1 LAN 1 6 2 3 4

106 00-05-A6-00-00-02 POWER 12V = 1.5A MAX LAN COM1 COM2 TX RX TX RX COM1 COM2 532 4 7

Figure 2-4 — IPL T S1 interface back panel Figure 2-5 — IPL T S2 interface back panel

NOTE 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.

00-05-A6-00-00-04 POWER 12V --- .5A MAX LAN + - COM1 6 COM3 COM2 7 COM4 9

00-05-A6-00-00-06 POWER 12V .5A MAX + - LAN COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX COM1 COM2 1 2 4 3 5 7

Figure 2-6 — IPL T S4 interface back panel Figure 2-7 — IPL T S6 interface back panel

Power

① Power connection — Plug the unit's external 12 VDC power supply into this connector. The power supply is provided with the unit.

CAUTION 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.

CAUTION If not provided with a power supply, this product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power source marked "Class 2" or "LPS" and rated output 12 VDC, minimum 0.5 A.

CAUTION Always use a power supply supplied or specified by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the unit.

CAUTION Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters are not suitable for use in air handling spaces or in wall cavities.

CAUTION The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently fixed to building structure or similar structure.

Smooth Ridges A A Power Supply Output Cord SECTION A-A 3/16" (5 mm) Max. Orange Captive Screw Connector + Ground + +12 VDC Power Supply Output Cord External Power Supply (12 VDC, 1 A) AC Power Cord

Figure 2-8 — Power connector wiring

NOTE 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.

CAUTION The two power cord wires must be kept separate while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power before continuing.

To verify the polarity before connection, plug in the power supply with no load and check the output with a voltmeter.

Ethernet/LAN

② LAN Activity LED — A blinking yellow LED indicates LAN activity.
③ 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.

00-05-A6-00-00-02 POWER 12V --- .5A MAX LAN + - COM1 COM2 COM1 COM2 TX RX T& RX ② ③ ④

Straight-through Cable(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)
End 1 End 2
Pin	Wire Color	Pin	Wire Color
1	white-orange	1	white-orange
2	orange	2	orange
3	white-green	3	white-green
4	blue	4	blue
5	white-blue	5	white-blue
6	green	6	green
7	white-brown	7	white-brown
8	brown	8	brown

Side View Pins: 12345678 Insert Twisted Pair Wires

RJ-45 Connector

Crossover Cable(for direct connection to a PC)
End 1 End 2Pin	Wire Color	Pin	Wire Color
1	white-orange	1	white-green
2	orange	2	green
3	white-green	3	white-orange
4	blue	4	blue
5	white-blue	5	white-blue
6	green	6	orange
7	white-brown	7	white-brown
8	brown	8	brown

Figure 2-9 — RJ-45 connector wiring

④ Link LED — A lit green LED indicates a good LAN connection.

Serial Communication

⑤ Captive screw connector — Plug a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector 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.

NOTE 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.

⑥ COM1 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 1
⑦ COM2 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 2
⑧ COM3 — 9-pin D connector for serial port 3 (S4 only)
⑨ 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.

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 ^v ) commands.

The rear panel 9-pin D connector COM ports have the following pin assignments:

Pin Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
2 Receive Data/Receive Data - RX RX-				Data -(pins 2 + 3 tied)
3 Transmit Data/ Transmit Data - TX TX-
5 Signal Ground GND GND GND
7	Request to Sent/Transmit Data +	RTS	TX+	Data +(pins 7 + 8 tied)
8 Clear to Send/Receive Data + CTS		RX+

NOTE The IPL T S1 uses RS-232 only.

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.

9-Pin D Connector Pin Locations, Female

IPLT S2
Connectors

TX RX ✦ TX RX

Transmit Receive Ground Transmit Receive

IPL T S6
Connectors

TX RX ↓ TX RX TX RX ↓ TX RX

Transmit Receive Ground Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Ground Transmit Receive

Heat Shrink 7/8" (22 mm) 1/8" (3 mm) 3/16" (5 mm) Max.

5-pole Captive Screw Connector
Figure 2-10 — 5-pin captive screw assignments

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.

NOTE 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.

Identification

⑩ UID # — The unique user ID number (MAC address) of the unit (for example, 00-05-A6-00-00-01).

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 S ^3 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 (②) is also available from the front panel, in a small recess next to the Power LED.

Extron R COM TX RTS RX CTS IPL LINK IPL T S1 1 2 3 4 6 5

Figure 2-11 — IPL T S1 front panel

Extron IPLT S2 1 2 R COM TX RX RTS CTS 100 LINK ACT 9 8 7

Figure 2-12 — IPL T S2 front panel

Extron IPL T S4 COM IPLINK™ 100 ○ LINK ○ ACT ○ 9 8 7 1 2 3 456 3 456

Figure 2-13 — IPL T S4 front panel

Extron IPL T S6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 3 4 COM TX RX RTS CTS 100 LINK ACT 9 8 7

Figure 2-14 — IPL T S6 front panel

① Power LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the interface is receiving power.
② Reset button (recessed) — A multi-function reset button. See “Resetting the unit” later in this chapter for more information.
③ TX LEDs — A green LED indicates data is being transmitted from the corresponding serial port.
④ RX LEDs — A green LED indicates data is being received by the corresponding serial port.
⑤ RTS LEDs — A green LED indicates that the corresponding serial port is ready to send data.
⑥ CTS LEDs — A green LED indicates that the device controlled by the corresponding serial port is ready to accept data.
⑦ ACT (Activity) LED — A yellow LED indicates that data is being sent/received.
⑧ LINK LED — A green LED indicates that the unit is connected to an active network.
⑨ 100 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

There are five reset modes available by pressing the Reset button (②) 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.

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION

The reset modes listed below (with the exception of Mode 2) close all open IP and Telnet connections and close all sockets.

NOTE If the Reset button is continuously 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.

Reset Mode Comparison/Summary
Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes
1 Hold down the recessed Reset button while applying power to the IPL T S unit.NOTE After a mode 1 reset is performed, update the unit's firmware to the latest version. Do not operate the until's firmware version that results from the mode 1 reset. If you want to use the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again.	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.NOTE 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 OQ SIS command to confirm that the factory default firmware is no longer running (look for asterisks following the version number.)	Use mode 1 to revert to the factory default firmware version if incompatibility issues arise with user-loaded firmware.
2 Press and release the Reset button. Within 2 seconds type +++ on the keyboard.NOTE If the three “+’s” (+++) are not enelered in the 2-second time frame, the COM port becomes a control port only.	The connected COM port becomes a console port to send SIS commands. Scripting remains on.	Mode 2 enables the SIS console port.
3 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 turns events on or off. During resetting, the Reset LED flashes 2 times if events are starting, 3 times if events are stopping.	Mode 3 is useful for troubleshooting.
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 4Enables 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 4 enables you to set IP address information using ARP and the MAC address.
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 momentarily (for <1 sec.) within 1 second.	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).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.	Mode 5 is useful if you want to start over with configuration and uploading, and also to replace events.

Chapter Three

Connection and Configuration

Connecting the Hardware

Setting the Internet Protocol (IP) Address

Configuration using Global Configurator

Configuration using Embedded Web Pages

Configuration using DataViewer

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.

graph TD
    A["Extron IPL T S2"] --> B["Ethernet Control Interface"]
    B --> C["TCP/IP Network"]
    B --> D["or"]
    D --> E["Laptop"]
    D --> F["Crossover Cable"]
    F --> G["Serial Cables to Controlled Devices (switcher, projector, etc.)"]

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. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network switch or hub connected to an Ethernet LAN or to the Internet.

3. From your PC, launch a Web browser and type in the IP address previously set up on the IPL T S (if this hasn't 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.

NOTE This captive screw connector must be wired appropriately. See figure 2-10 for pin assignments, if necessary.

graph TD
    A["Lighting Control"] -->|RS-232| B["Extron IPL T S4 Ethernet Control Interface"]
    C["Extron MediaLink™ or Other Controller"] -->|RS-232| B
    D["Projector"] -->|RS-232| B
    E["Remote User Control and Administrator Monitoring"] -->|Ethernet| B
    F["VCR"] -->|RS-232| B
    G["DVD Laptop"] -->|RS-232| B
    H["Extron MAV 62 Matrix Switcher"] -->|RS-232| B
    I["TCP/IP Network"] -->|RS-232| B

Figure 3-2 — Typical IPL T S interface operating configuration

1. 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. Obtain a valid IP address for your IPL T S Series device from your A/V system's network administrator.
2. 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).
3. 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.

Extron IPL T S4 1 2 COM IPLINK® 100 ○ LINK ○ ACT ○ TX RX RTS CTS 1 ○ RX 3 × TX RX RTS CTS 2 ○ 4 ○ ① ②

Figure 3-3 — IPL T S unit's front panel

① Power LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the interface is receiving power. Blinks four times to confirm a Mode 4 reset.
② Reset button — The Reset button is recessed. Use an Extron Tweeker or similar tool to activate.

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).

1. Select the appropriate device type (for example, IPL T S4) in the IP Link® Device drop-down list.
2. Enter the new IP address (for example, 10.14.195.40) in the Name/IP Address field.
3. Enter a unique device name in the Display Name field.
4. Click the Advanced >>> button.

The Advanced options of the Add Device dialog are displayed, and the "Advanced >>>" button name changes to "Basic <<".

1. Enable the Auto Configure IP Address check box.
2. 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.
3. Click the Set button. The Auto Configure Successful dialog box opens.
4. Click OK.

Add Device IP Link Device: IPL T S4 Select Connection Method TOP Serial TCP Name/IP Address: 10.14.195.40 Display Name: IPL T S4 Make this device a Global/viewer® Host Telnet Port: 23 Web Port: 80 Admin Password: User Password: Download Settings None Download Device Configuration Auto Configure IP Address MAC Address: 00-05-A6-0A-13-57 Set GlobalViewer® Tree OK Cancel

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. Connect an Ethernet crossover cable between the device and a local PC.
2. 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.

1. 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:

1. Enter the following:

IP address: 192.168.254.253

Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

Default gateway:

5. Click OK.

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings. Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address: IP address: 192 . 168 . 254 . 253 Subnet mask: 255 . 255 . 0 . 0 Default gateway: . Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses: Preferred DNS server: . Alternate DNS server: . Advanced... OK Cancel

Figure 3-5 — Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box

1. Open a Web browser on the local PC.

2. 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.

3. Click the Configuration tab.

4. Change the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields to the desired IP address and subnet mask.

5. 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.

Extron® Electronics Status Configuration File Management System Settings Port Settings Passwords Email Alerts Firmware Upgrade System Settings Below are your Unit's basic System Settings. Most units will wor require help changing your settings, please refer to the user gu IP Settings Unit Name: IPL-T-S4-00-30-5F DHCP: On Off IP Address: 192.168.254.254 Gateway IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 www.extron.com Submit

Figure 3-6 — Web server System Settings screen

To return the local PC to its original TCP/IP settings:

1. Close the Web browser.
2. Disconnect the Ethernet crossover cable from the PC and the device.
3. Return to the TCP/IP Properties dialog box on the PC.
4. 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

1. At the command prompt type:

arp - s

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.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp. C:\arp -s 10.13.197.64 00-05-06-00-30-5F

Figure 3-7 — Executing the ARP command

1. 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 : 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.

Global Configurator is available for free from www.extron.com.

To download Global Configurator:

1. Open and Internet browser and advance to www.extron.com.

2. Click the Download tab.

3. Click the Global Configurator icon.

4. Click the Download Now button.

5. Complete the Personal Information form.

6. Scroll down the page and review any related Technical Bulletins.

7. Click the Download GCSW3XX.exe button.

8. Follow the remaining system prompts.

Extron. Global Configurator IPLINK.

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.

Connecting via the Web server pages

To connect to an IPL T S Series device via its Web server pages:

1. Open a Web browser on a local PC.

2. 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.

Connect to 10.13.197.64 IPL T 54 User name: Password: Remember my password OK Cancel

Figure 3-9 — Web server Password dialog box

1. Enter the appropriate administrator or user password.

2. Click OK.

The System Status page opens.

IP Link Default Web Page - Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back Search Favorites Address http://18.13.197.64/ Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management System Status Below are your Unit's current system settings. To make changes, click on the 'Configuration' to System Description Model: IPL T S4 Description: Four BI-Directional Serial Ports [RS232/422/485] Part Number: 60-544-03 Firmware: 1.10 Date 2/05/2008 Time: 12:02 AM IP Settings Unit Name: IPL-T-S4-00-30-SF DHCP: Off IP Address: 10.13.197.54 Gateway IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 MAC Address: 00-05-A6-00-30-SF Serial Port Settings Port: 1 Port: 2 Port: 3 Port Type: RS-232 Port Type: RS-232 Port Type: RS-232 Baud Rate: 9600 Baud Rate: 9600 Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Data Bits: 8 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Parity: None Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Stop Bits: 1 Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None Flow Control: None Flow Control: None

Figure 3-10 — Web server System Status screen

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

Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management Logged on: Admin Log Off System Status Below are your Unit's current system settings. To make changes, click on the 'Configuration' tab. System Description Model: IPL-T 04 Description: Four Bi-Directional Serial Ports [RS232/422/485] Part Number: 60-944-03 Firmware: 1.10 Date 2/01/2006 Time: 12:16 AM IP Settings Unit Name: IPL-T-54-00-30-SF DHCP: Off IP Address: 10.13.197.04 Gateway IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 MAC Address: 00-95-A4-00-30-SF Serial Port Settings Port: 1 Port: 2 Port: 3 Port: 4 Port Type: RS-232 Port Type: RS-232 Port Type: RS-232 Baud Rate: 9000 Baud Rate: 9000 Baud Rate: 9000 Data Bits: 8 Data Bits: 8 Data Bits: 8 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Parity: None Parity: None Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Stop Bits: 1 Stop Bits: 1 Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None Flow Control: None Flow Control: None Flow Control: None

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

Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management Logged on: Admin Log Off Go System Settings Below are your Unit's basic System Settings. Most units will work with the default IP Settings without making any changes. If I require help changing your settings, please refer to the user guide. IP Settings Unit Name: IPL-T-S4-00-30-SF DHCP: On Off MAC Address: 00-05-A6-00-30-SF IP Address: 16.13.187.64 Firmware: 1.10 Gateway IP Address: 0.2.0.0 Model: IPL T-34 Submit Mask: 255.255.0.0 Part Number: 40-54-02 Submit Cancel Date/Time Settings Date: 2 6 2008 Local Date/Time Time: 12 28 AM Zone: (GRT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London, Casablanca, Monrovia Daylight Saving: Off USA Europe Brazil Submit Cancel

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

Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management Logged on: Admin Log Off System Settings: Port Settings Password: Email Alerts Firmware Upgrade Port Settings Select a port number below to view the unit's current settings for that port. To change settings for that port, make a new select from each of the dropdown boxes and press 'Submit'. Repeat for each available port. Serial Port Settings Serial Port: 1234 Port type: RS-132 Baud rate: 9608 Data bits: 0 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow control: None Serial Bridging On Off Remote IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Remote TCP Port: 00000 Submit Cancel

Figure 3-13 — Port Settings screen

Passwords

The Passwords page fields include:

- Administrator Password — provides complete configuration control

- User Password — allows view of configuration only

Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management Logged on: Admin Log Off Contact Passwords To update the Administration Password, enter the desired password, repeat the entry, and press 'Submit'. To update the User Password, enter the desired password, repeat the entry, and press 'Submit'. To clear a password, enter a single space, repeat the entry, and press 'Submit'. Minimum password length is 4 characters. Maximum password length is 12 characters. Passwords are case sensitive and special characters are not allowed. Passwords Administrator Password: Re-enter Admin Password: User Password: Re-enter User Password: Submit Cancel

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

Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management Logged by: Admin Log Off Go System Settings Port Settings Passwords Email alerts Pirmware Upgrade Email Alerts The settings below will allow you to configure your unit to send email alerts. Click 'Edit' and enter the email address to send a message to, and the file name that contains the message. File names must be alpha-numeric and are limited to 7 characters including the .xml file extension. Click 'Save' to save the change. Email Settings Mail IP Address: Edit Domain Name: SMTP Authentication Required User Name: Password: Email Address File Name 1. 2. 3. 4.

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.

Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management 800.6 Logged on: Adobe Log Off System Settings Port Settings Response Email Alerts Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade This page allows youto upload a new version of the unit's firmware. The uploaded file must have the file extension of '.519'. Uploading the incorrect file may cause your unit to stop working. Current Firmware Version: 1.10 Browse Upload www.extron.com

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.

Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management 900.632.9870 Logged sent: Adams Log Off Contact On File Management File Management allows you to upload and delete files from the server. File names must contain valid alpha-numeric characters. Special characters are not allowed in the file name. To add a directory, enter the directory name in the field provided and click 'Add Dir'. Then browse and upload a file to the new directory. To delete a file or directory, click on the 'Delete' button next to the file or directory name. The Delete All button deletes all contents of the current directory. If the current directory is ROOT, affiles on the system will be deleted. Dir: Add Dir Bounce Update File Filter by File Extension: All Files: 0 Bytes Left: 1,245,184 Files Data File size (Drive All)

Figure 3-17 — File Management screen

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.

DataViewer is available free from www.extron.com.

To download DataViewer:

1. Open an Internet browser and advance to www.extron.com.
2. Click the Download tab.
3. Click the Control Software icon.
4. Scroll to the description of DataViewer.
5. Click the Download link in the far right column.
6. Complete the Personal Information form.
7. Click the Download DVSW1x2x0x4.exe button.
8. Follow the remaining system prompts.

DataViewer - Connected to 10.13.197.64 as Part 23 File Edit View Operations Help CHAP1 CHAP2 CHAP3 CHAP4 CHAP5 CHAP6 CHAP7 CHAP8 CHAP9 CHAP10 SNH-F1 SNH-F2 SNH-F3 SNH-F4 SNH-F5 SNH-F6 SNH-F7 SNH-F8 SNH-F9 SNH-F10 Commands: Responses: (a) Copyright 100%, Extron Electronics, IPL T 04, U1_10, 60-644-83 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:34:85 Connected to 10.13.197.64 on Part 23 NUM

Figure 3-18 — DataViewer main window

To run DataViewer:

1. Double-click the DataViewer icon that was placed on the PC desktop during the download procedure.

The Communications Setup dialog box opens.

1. Click the TCP/IP tab.

1. Enter the device's IP address in the Hostname/IP Address field.

2. Click OK.

Communication Setup RS 232 TCP/IP Port Configuration Hostname/IP Address: 10.13.197.64 Tobet Port: 23 Password: Detect IP Link interface(s) using IP Link Manager: Launch IP Link Manager... Connect on Startup OK Cancel

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.

Chapter Four

Communication and Control

Programmer's Guide for Telnet and Web Browsers

Customization

Advanced Serial Port Control

Troubleshooting

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.

NOTE 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).

Telnet Web Browser

Escape (Hex 1B) W [must not be encoded]

Carriage Return (Hex 0D) Pipe Character (1)

[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 example, http://192.168.100.10/myform.htm.

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.

NOTE With Telnet you can use either the "Escape" commands with the carriage return or the "W" commands with the pipe (1) 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 ^TM ) 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).

NOTE Upper- and lowercase text can be used interchangeably except where noted.

Symbol definitions are shown below. An ASCII to HEX conversion table is also provided in figure 4-11 (below).

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Esc 1B

CR 0D

LF 0A

20

!

21

"

22

#

23

$

24

%

25

&

26

'

(

28

)

29

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30

1

31

2

32

3

33

4

34

5

35

6

36

7

8

38

9

39

:

3A

;

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<

3C

=

3D

>

3E

?

@

40

A

41

B

42

C

43

D

44

E

45

F

46

G

H

48

I

49

J

4A

K

4B

L

4C

M

4D

N

4E

O

P

50

Q

51

R

52

S

53

T

54

U

55

V

56

W

X

58

Y

59

Z

5A

[

5B

\

5C]

5D

^

5E

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60

a

61

b

62

c

63

d

64

e

65

f

66

g

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i

69

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Figure 4-11—ASCII-to-HEX conversion table

Symbol definitions

← = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed)

← = Carriage return (no line feed)

- = Space character

X1 = Specific port number (01-99)

The port number is represented as two ASCII characters (2 bytes). For example, port 05 would be represented as 30 35 in hex.

X2 = Command data section

☒2 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.

NOTE See "URL Encoding" for command restrictions.

X3 = Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value (-12.0 to +14.0)

X5 = On/Off status: 0 = Off/Disable; 1 = On/Enable

X11=Unit version number

X12 = 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.

13 = Set local date and time format (MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS) (for example, 02/01/06-10:54:00) Read local date and time format (day of week, date month year HH:MM:SS) (for example, Tues 14 Feb 2006 18:19:33)

14 = IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values, and are suppressed in returned values.

X15 = Domain name (for example, extron.com, icia.org)

X17 = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait for characters coming into a serial port before terminating (default = 1 = 10 ms, max. = 32767)

X18 = Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)

X19 = Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values and are suppressed in returned values.

20 = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between characters coming into a serial port before terminating (default = 2 = 20~ms ,max. = 32767

21 = 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.

X22 = 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).

NOTE 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: lpm • X12 ←

X23 = Priority status for receive timeout: 0 = priority set to Send Data String command parameters; 1 = priority set to Configure Receive Timeout command parameters.

25 = Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200

X26 = Parity: Odd, Even, None, Mark, Space (only the first letter is required)

X27 = Data bits: 7, 8

X28=Stop bits:1,2

X29 = Port type: 0 = RS-232; 1 = RS-422; 2 = RS-485

X30 = Flow control: Hardware, Software, None (only the first letter is needed)

X31 = Data pacing (specified in milliseconds between bytes): 0–1000 (default = 0 ms)

X33 = Password: allows a maximum length of 12 alpha numeric characters. Special characters are not allowed.

NOTE 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.

X34 = Daylight saving time (DST) is a region-specific 1-hour offset that begins in spring and ends in 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.

X35 = Event number: range = 0–99 (max.)
X36 = Event buffer: 0 = receive; 1 = user (absolute); 2 = user (relative); 3 = NVRAM
X37 = Memory location: range = 0-max. BufferSize
X38 = Event data size: b = bit; B = byte (8 bit); S = short (16 bit); L = long (32 bit)

NOTE This parameter is case sensitive.

x39 = Event data to write

[X41] = Reading password: responds as empty if no password is set, and 4 asterisks (****) if password exists.

X44 = Number of bytes to read: range = 1-127 (max.)

X45 = E-mail event number: range = 1–48 (max.)

x46 = E-mail recipient address

47= Name of e-mail file to be sent.

NOTE E-mail files must have the file extension .eml.

49 = 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)

X50 = Redirect: 0 = no redirect; 1 - n = redirect serial port from the specified port to allow for a transparent pass-through mode

X52 = Connection's security level: 0 = not logged in; 1 = user; 2 = administrator

X53 = Timeout for data pass-through mode, after which event data can be inserted into the transmit buffer.

54 = ASCII digit(s) representing numeric value of data element read from event buffer. (Leading zeros are suppressed.)

X64 = Time in seconds to keep sending the broadcast message (0–255, default = 10)

X69 = 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.

NOTE X69 is applicable to Ethernet only.

X70 = Number (as optional parameter) inserted into an e-mail message if the .eml file has an embedded ESC CR command with no parameters.

X71 = Hardware (MAC) address: the four most significant hex nibbles converted into a single 16-bit decimal number.

72 = Hardware (MAC) address: the eight least significant hex nibbles converted into single 32-bit decimal number.

NOTE This could be as large as 10 digits.

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.

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

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to unit)

URL Encoded (Web)(host to unit)

Response(unit to host)

Additional description

Bidirectional serial data port

Send data string Esc X1*X17*X20*X21RS←X2 W X1%2A X17 %2A X20 %2A X21 response from command←

NOTE *X17*X20*X21 is optional. X17 is optional only if X20 is also missing. If these three variables are not specified, the default values are used. For this command, X17 and X20 must both a) equal zero or b) be nonzero.

NOTE For Web encoding for X2, convert nonalphanumeric characters to hex numbers. A space (hex = 20) is encoded as %20. A plus sign (hex = 2B) is encoded as %2B. Example: Esc05*4*7*3L RS←W05%2A4%2A7%2A3L RS|response from command←

NOTE The data string (X2) in this RS command is limited to 200 bytes.

ASCII to Decimal Conversion TableTo find the decimal equivalent of the ASCII character, add the row heading and column heading numbers together.

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Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to unit)		URL Encoded (Web)(host to unit)	Response(unit to host)	Additional description
Configure parameters24	Esc X1*X25, X26, X27, X28CP←	WX1%2A X25 %2C X26 %2C X27%2C X28 CP |	Cpn X1•Ccp X25, X26, X27X28←	Set baud rate (X25), parity (X26), data bits(X27), and stop bits (X28) for port X1X25= 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800,7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600,or 115200 baud.X26= parity (only the first letter is needed):OddEvenNone (default)MarkSpace.X27= data bits: 7, 8 (default = 8).X28= stop bits: 1, 2 (default = 1).
Example:	Esc 4*9600,N,8,1CP←	W4%2A9600%2CN%2C8%2C1CP |	Cpn4•Ccp9600,N,8,1←	Set the projector control port for 9600 baud,no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
View parameters	Esc X1 CP←	WX1 CP | X25	,X26, X27, X29←
Configure mode24	Esc X1*X29 CY←	WX1%2A X29 CY |	Cpn X1• Cty X20←
View mode	Esc X1 CY←	WX1 CY | X29←
Configure flow control	Esc X1*X30 X31 CF←	WX1%2A X30%2C X31 CF |	Cpn X1• Cfl X30, X31←
View flow control	Esc X1 CF←	WX1 CF | X30	,X31←
Configure receive timeout24	Esc X1*X17*X20*X23*X21 CE←	WX1%2A X17%2A X20%2A X23%2A X21 CE |	Cpn X1• Cce X17, X20, X23,X21←	Set the time to wait (X17= waiting time in tens of ms until receipt of the first response character before terminating the receive operation, X20= waiting time in tens of ms between characters before terminating) and priority status(X23: 0 = default, use send data string command parameters; 1 = use configure receive timeout command parameters) for port X1, X21 = #L or #D (see previous page).The response includes leading zeros.
View receive timeout	Esc X1 CE←	WX1 CE |	X17, X20, X23, X21←
Configure pass-thru mode24	Esc X1*X50*X53*X21 CD←	WX1%2A X50%2A X53%2A X21CD |	Cpn X1• Ccd X50, X53, X21←
Terminate pass-thru mode24	Esc X1*0CD←	WX1%2A0CD |	Cpn X1• Ccd00000,00000,00000L←

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to unit)		URL Encoded (Web)(host to unit)	Response(unit to host)	Additional description
View pass-thru mode^2	Esc X1CD←	WX1CD | X50	X53 X21←
Ethernet data port
Set current connection port timeout	Esc 0*X69TC←	W0%2A X69TC |	Pti0* X69←	The current port timeout period applies to the currently open Telnet session only.When you start another Telnet session, it uses the default global port timeout period. X69 = timeout period in seconds. See the description above. This variable is applicable only when the IPL T S unit is connected via Ethernet. If the IPL T S device is connected via RS-232 protocol, only the global timeout commands apply, and any commands involving X69 return the E13 error response.
View current connection port timeout	Esc 0TC←	W0TC | X69←
Set global IP port timeout	Esc 1*X69TC←	W1%2A X69TC |	Pti1* X69←	The global port timeout is the default timeout period for all Telnet sessions. X69 = IP connection timeout period in seconds. Each step is specified in 10-second intervals (1 - 65000, default = 30 = 300 seconds). If no data is received during the specified period, the Ethernet connection closes. Responses are returned with leading zeros.This timeout period is applicable only when the IPL T S unit is connected via Ethernet, and you must be logged in as an administrator to change this setting.
View global IP port timeout	Esc 1TC←	W1TC | X69←

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to unit)		URL Encoded (Web)(host to unit)	Response(unit to host)	Additional description
Firmware version, part number and information requestsNOTE In a query response, an asterisk (*) after the version number indicates the version that is currently used.A question mark (? or ?.??) indicates that the factory default firmware is the only firmware loaded in the IPL T S unit.A carat (^) indicates the version of firmware that should be running, but, since a mode 1 reset was performed, the factory default firmware version is loaded and running instead.An exclamation point (!) indicates that the firmware is corrupted.NOTE Responses to commands differ depending on which, if any, verbose response mode the IPL T S device is in. See the CV command [Esc X22 CV←) under IP setup commands later in this table.
Query firmware versionExample:	Q or 1Q Q or 1Q1Q 1Q 1.01	X11←or Ver01 X11←or Ver01*1.01	Show the IPL T S unit's firmware version [X11] to two decimal places. This query yields the number of the currently running version of the user-updatable firmware.
Query verbose firmware version information	0Q 0Q Sum of responses from 2Q-3Q-	4Q←or Ver00*sum of responses from 2Q-3Q-4Q←	Show the bootstrap, factory-installed, and updated firmware versions.See 2Q, 3Q, and 4Q below.
Example:	0Q 0Q 1.03-1.00(1.18-IPL Series -Thu, 20 Jan 2005 09:41:47 GMT)-1.01*(1.31-IPL Series -Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:54:58 GMT)←
Query bootstrap firmware versionExample:	2Q 2Q	X11←or Ver02 X11←1.03←	The bootstrap firmware is not user-replaceable, but you may need this information during troubleshooting.
Query factory firmware version	3Q 3Q	X11(plus Web ver.-desc-UL date/time)←or Ver03 X11(plus Web ver.-desc-UL date/time)←	Factory-installed firmware is different from the bootstrap firmware, but it is also not user-replaceable. This firmware was installed at the factory; it is the version the controller reverts to after a mode 1 reset (see ch. 2).
Example:	3Q 3Q	1.00(1.18-IPL Series -Thu, 20 Jan 2005 09:41:47 GMT)←	In this example the factory firmware version is 1.00 and the IP Link kernel version is 1.18 for the IPL T S unit, dated 20 January 2005.
Query updated firmware version	4Q 4Q	X11(plus Web ver.-desc-UL date/time)←or Ver04 X11(plus Web ver.-desc-UL date/time)←	Use this command to find out which version of the firmware, if any, was uploaded into the controller after it left the factory.
Example:	4Q 4Q	1.01*(1.31-IPL Series -Mon, 28 Feb 2005 23:16:55 GMT)←	In this example the current firmware version is 1.01, the IP Link kernel version is 1.31, for the IPL T S device, dated 28 February, 2005.
Query part number N N			60-xxx-yy←or Pno60-xxx-yy←	Show the IPL T S unit's part #.
Query model name 1I 1I			IPL T xxxx←or Inf01*IPL T xxxx←	Show the IPL T S unit's model name.
Query model description	2I 2I Four Bi-Directional Serial Ports		[RS232/422/485]←or Inf02*Four Bi-Directional Serial Ports←	IPL T S4 with four bi-directional serial ports.
Query sys memory usage	3I 3I # bytes used out of # of		kbytes←or Inf03*# bytes used out of # of kbytes←	Show amount of memory used and total available memory for system operations.
Query user memory usage	4I 4I # bytes used out of # of		kbytes←or Inf04*# bytes used out of # of kbytes←	Show amount of user memory used and total available user memory.
Example:	4I 4I 217856 Bytes Used out of 7232 KBytes
E-mail
Configure e-mail events (mailbox) ^24	Esc|X45,X46,X47CR←	W|X45%2C|X46%2C|X47CR|	Ipr|X45|X46|X47←|X45	= e-mail event number (1 - 64).X46= e-mail recipient's address (e.g., [e-mail]) for the person to whom messages will be sent. This address is limited to 31 characters.X47= name of e-mail file to be sent (1.eml, 2.eml, ... 64.eml)(first line of the file = the subject, the rest = the body of the e-mail).
Example:	Esc|5, [e-mail], 7.eml CR←
		W5%2Cjdoe%40extron%2Ecom%2C 7%2E eml CR|	Ipr 5, [e-mail], 7.eml←	For e-mail event 5, send file 7.eml to [e-mail].
View e-mail events (mailbox)	Esc|X45CR←	W|X45CR|X46	,X47←
Send e-mail (file named in mailbox) ^24	Esc|X45SM←	W|X45SM|	Em|X45←|X45	= e-mail event number (1 - 64).
Send e-mail (using different file) ^24	Esc X45, X70 X47 SM←	W X45 %2C X70 %2C X47 SM |	Eml X45 ← X70	= The number to insert into an e-mail message if a __. eml file has an embedded server-side include "<!--#echo var = "WCR |" ->"(the Esc← command with no parameters.) The numeral is a 16-bit number to be employed as the user defines. This is an optional parameter. Use 0 as a placeholder if the optional X47 variable is used but X70 is not needed.X47 = xxx, where xxx = a number 1 to 999 corresponding to the e-mail's filename (xxx. eml). If xxx = 0 or no parameter is given, the IPL. TS unit sends the file that was set via the CR command.
NOTE If file X47 eml is not found when the SM command is executed, the MLC sends a default e-mail message.
Set e-mail server IP address and user domain name ^24	Esc X14 X15 X73 X74 CM←	W X14 %2C X15 %2C X73 %2C X74 %2CCM |	Ipm•X14 X15 X73 X74 ←	X14 = IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros are optional in setting values. Leading zeros are suppressed in returned values.X15 = E-mail domain name, e.g., extron.com X73 = An e-mail account username (for SMTP authentication) of up to 31 characters. Do not use commas. This parameter is optional during setup.X74 = An e-mail account password (for SMTP authentication) of up to 31 characters. Do not use commas. This parameter is optional during setup. In a response, instead of the actual password, X74 is displayed as 4 asterisks (****) if a password has been set up or as nothing ( ) if it has not.
Mail server setup
Set mail server IP, unit domain name ^24	Esc X17 X15 CM←	W X14 %2C X15 CM |	Ipm•X14 X15 ←
View mail server IP, unit domain name	Esc CM←	WCM | X14	X15 ←
Web browser-specific
Read response from last URL command	EscUB←	WUB|	response from command←
IP setup commands
Set unit name24	EscX12CN←	WX12CN|	Ipn•X12←
Set unit name to factory default24	Esc•CN←	W%20CN|	Ipn•X49←
View unit name	EscCN←	WCN|X12←
Set date/time24	EscX13CT←	WX13CT|	Ipt•X13←
View date/time	EscCT←	WCT|X13←
Set GMT offset	EscX3CZ←	WX3CZ|	IpzX3←
View GMT offset	EscCZ←	WCZ|X3←
Set daylight savings time24	EscX34CX←	WX34CX|	IpxX34←
View daylight savings time	EscCX←	WCX|X34←
Set DHCP on24	Esc1DH←	W1DH|	Idh1←
Set DHCP off24	Esc0DH←	W0DH|	Idh0←
NOTE Changing DHCP from on to off also resets the IP address to the factory default (192.168.254.254).
View DHCP mode	EscDH←	WDH|	X5←	X5=0 (off) or 1 (on).
Set IP address24	EscX14CI←	WX14CI|Ipi•	X14←X14	=IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of the four fields are optional in setting values.
View IP address	EscCI←	WCI|X14	←	Leading zeros in each of the four fields are suppressed in returned values.
View hardware address (MAC)	EscCH←	WCH|X18	←or Iph•X18←	X18=hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx).
Set subnet mask24	EscX19CS←	WX19CS|	Ips•X19←X19	=subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).Syntax is the same as for IP addresses.Leading zeros are optional in setting values.
View subnet mask	EscCS←	WCS|X19←		Leading zeros are suppressed.
Set gateway IP address24	EscX14CG←	WX14CG|	Ipg•X14←X14	=IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).Leading zeros are optional.
View gateway IP address	EscCG←	WCG|	X14←
Set verbose mode24	EscX22CV←	WX22CV |	VrbX22←	Enable or disable the verbose mode via this command. ForX22:0 = clear/none, default for Telnet connections; responses are not echoed to the host1 = verbose mode is on, default for RS-232 host control; responses are echoed to the host and displayed to the user2 = send tagged responses for queries3 = verbose mode is on and tagged responses are sent for queries.
NOTE	If tagged responses are enabled, all read commands return the constant string + data, the same as for setting a value.For example, for EscCN←, the response is Ipn•X12← rather than just the data.
NOTE	Verbose mode is a communication mode in which the device responds with more information than it usually would—more than the device, itself, requires. For example, the controller can send out unsolicited information (such as notice of a volume or input change or a change in some other setting). That is an example of a verbose (wordy) relationship between the controller and a connected device. Verbose mode creates more network traffic than usual, which can slow down network performance.Verbose mode is usually enabled for troubleshooting and disabled for daily use.For a direct RS-232 connection, the controller is set for verbose mode by default.When the IPL T S device is connected via Ethernet, verbose mode is disabled (by default) in order to reduce the amount of communication traffic on the network.If you want to use the verbose mode with a controller connected via Ethernet, this mode must be set to “on” each time you reconnect to the controller.
View verbose mode	EscCV←	WCV | X22	←
Set broadcast mode	EscX64X14EB←	WX64%2C|X14EB |	BmdX64X14←	This command details how often and to what subnet work the IPL T S unit broadcasts a message.X64= Broadcast repetition interval in seconds (0 to 255 [4.25 minutes], default = 0 = off).X14= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values, and they are suppressed in returned values.Default broadcast address: 255.255.255.255.
Set broadcast mode to the default address	EscX64EB←	WX64EB |	BmdX64,255.255.255.255←
Clear broadcast mode24	EscOEB←	WOEB |	Bmd000,255.255.255.255←	This command sets the repeat interval to zero, turning off the broadcast mode.
View broadcast mode	EscEB←	WEB | X64	X14←
Set broadcast port and MAC	Esc{port#}*X71X72PB←	W{port}*X71X72PB |	Bpt{port#}*X18←
View broadcast port and MACNOTE{port#} = UIDP outgoing port, X71*X72= MAC address for UIDP unicast transmissions.NOTEChanges to the PB command become effective in kernel versions 1.53 or higher.		WPB|	{port}*X18←
Password and security settings
Set administrator password24	EscX33CA←	WX33CA|	Ipa•X41←	Set the administrator access password(X33), 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters).The password is case sensitive. Special characters (spaces, symbols) are not allowed. X41= Password to display on screen (response to password query).When the IPL T S unit connects to a host device via RS-232, the password (X33), itself, is the response. When the connection is via IP, X41is 4 asterisks (****) if a password has been assigned, or it is an empty field ( ) if a password hasn't been assigned.
Clear administrator password24NOTEA user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Also, if the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also cleared.		W%20CA←	Ipa•←	Clear/remove all passwords (administrator and user).
View administrator password	EscCA←	WCA|X41←
Set user password14,24	EscX33CU←	WX33CU|	Ipu•X41←	Set the user password (X33is 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters). The password is case sensitive. Special characters (spaces, symbols) are not allowed. X41= Password to display on screen.
NOTEA user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Also, if the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also cleared.
Clear user password24	Esc•CU←	W%20CU|	Ipu•←	This clears the user password only.
View user password	EscCU←	WCU|X41←
Query session's security level	EscCK←	WCK|X52	←or PvlX52←	For X5211 = user12 = administrator

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to unit)		URL Encoded (Web)(host to unit)	Response(unit to host)	Additional description
Remap port designationsFor security reasons the network administrator may wish to assign new/different port numbers to the controller's Telnet, Web browser, and direct access ports or to disable one or more ports. Typically Telnet uses port 23, Web access is via port 80 (HTTP), and direct access is via port 2001.CAUTIONDo not set two or more ports to the same port number. Setting two ports to the same number could cause networking conflicts and will also result in an E13 (invalid parameter) error.NOTEIf you remap a port, you must set the port number to 1024 or higher, unless you reset the port to the default number or disable the port by setting it to 0.
Set Telnet port map24	Esc{port#}MT←	W{port#}MT |	Pmt{port#}←	Select a number for the port that will not conflict with any other ports.
Reset Telnet port map24	Esc23MT←	W23MT |	Pmt00023←	This resets the Telnet port to port 23.
Disable Telnet port24	Esc0MT←	W0MT |	Pmt00000←	Setting the port number to 0 disables the port.
View Telnet port map	EscMT←	WMT |	{port#}←
Set Web port map24	Esc{port#}MH←	W{port#}MH |	Pmh{port#}←
Reset Web port map24	Esc80MH←	W80MH |	Pmh00080←	This resets the Web port to port 80.
Disable Web port24	Esc0MH←	W0MH |	Pmh00000←
View Web port map24	EscMH←	WMH |	{port#}←
Set Direct Access port map24	Esc{port#}MD←	W{port#}MD |	Pmd{port#}←
Reset Direct Access port map24	Esc2001MD←	W2001MD |	Pmd02001←	This resets the direct access port to port 2001.
Disable Direct Access port24	Esc0MD←	W0MD |	Pmd00000←
View Direct Access port map	EscMD←	WMD |	{port#}←
NOTEDuplicate port# assignments are not permitted (for example, Telnet and Web cannot be the same) and result in an E13 (invalid parameter) response.

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to unit)		URL Encoded (Web)(host to unit)	Response(unit to host)	Additional description
Directories
Change/create a directory	Escpath/directory/CJ←	Wpath/directory/CJ|	Dir•path/directory/←	The directory's name must be composed of alphanumeric characters and may include the minus sign (hyphen, -) and the colon (:). The first character must be a letter. Case does not matter. No blank or space characters are permitted in the name.Include thefull path, not just the name of the directory. Nonalphanumeric characters in the path (for example, /) must be encoded to hex. characters for use with a Web browser.
NOTE A directory does not fully exist until a file has been copied into that path. Also, the IPL T S unit operates differently from PC operating systems: files stored in and directories created in the IPL T S device may have the same names.
Example:	Escmajordirectory/subdirectory/next-level/CJ←	Wmajordirectory %2F subdirectory %2F next-level %2F CJ|
			Dir•majordirectory/subdirectory/next-level/←	In this case, the path is majordirectory/subdirectory/. The directory that was just created or changed to is called next-level.
Example:	Esccustompages/HTMLfiles/CJ←	Wcustompages%2F HTML files%2FCJ|		This example just created a subdirectory for storing the user's custom-made HTML files. The directory that was just created is called HTMLfiles.
			Dir•custompagesHTMLfiles/←
Example:	Escoak/CJ←	Woak%2FCJ|	Dir• oak←
Back to root directory	Esc/CJ←	W%2FCJ|	Dir• /←
Up one directory	Esc.CJ←	W52E%2ECJ|	Dir• path/directory/←
View current directory	EscCJ WCJ	|	path/directory/←
NOTE The current directory is determined on a per-connection basis. At the beginning of each IP connection/session, the current directory is selected as the root directory.
Erase user-supplied Web page/file24 28	EscfilenameEF←	WfilenameEF|	Del• filename←
Erase current directory and its files24 28	Esc/EF←	W/EF|	Ddl←
Erase current directory and subdirectories24,28	Esc/ /EF←	W/ /EF |	Ddl←
List files from current directory	EscDF←	WDF |
Get connection listing	EscCC←	WCC |	[number of connections]←or Icc [total number of client connections]←
Example:	EscCC←	WCC |	002←	The example shows two client connections.
Stream files via Telnet or RS-232NOTE File streaming commands should be used by advanced programmers only.Load file to user flash memory24,28	Esc+UF filesize, filename←	{raw, unprocessed data in a file of up to filesize}	Upl←
NOTE If the IPL T S unit has insufficient memory available to store the sent file, it responds with Fld←(failed) instead of with Upl←.NOTE Firmware can be updated by using this command to upload an ___.s19 file to the IPL T S device. If the IPL T S unit determines that the file is not intended for its model, the Upl←response is followed by a Fwm←(firmware mismatch) response.
Retrieve file from user flash memory28	EscfilenameSF←	1B filename 53 46 0D {responds with 4 bytes of file size,+ raw unprocessed data in file}
Load files to user flash memory	Use a POST command on port 80 by the delimited data to be written to the flash file memory.
Retrieve file from user flash memory	Send a page GET on port 80 followed by: WSF |		{responds with raw unprocessed data in file}
Example:	http://192.168.254.254/mypage.html?cmd=WSF |		{data from the file mypage.html.}
Reset (zap)/erase commands
Erase all files from flash memory21	EscZFFF←	W ZFFF | pr←	Zpf←
Reset all device settings to factory defaults24	EscZXXX←	W ZXXX |	Zpx←	The “reset all settings” command does not affect IP settings or flash memory.
NOTE This is a product-dependent reset: flex I/O defaults back to TTL input, contact closure defaults to open, relays are reset to open, current sensing thresholds are reset to default, receive time-outs are reset back to defaults, port redirects are terminated. Consult product-specific documentation for settings affected and default values. Excludes IP settings such as IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, and IP security-level table, and does not remove the file system.
Absolute system reset, but retain IP24	EscZY←	W ZY |	Zpy←
NOTE This command is intermediate between the ZXXX and ZQQQ commands. It is an absolute system reset excluding IP settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address, unit name, DHCP settings, port mapping). This allows you to maintain communication with the device. This reset is recommended after a firmware update. It erases the file system.

Command ASCII (Telnet)(host to unit)		URL Encoded (Web)(host to unit)	Response(unit to host)	Additional description
Absolute system reset ^21	Esc ZQQQ←	W ZQQQ |	Zpq←	This resets all device settings/memories to factory default; however, the firmware version remains the same. This includes all settings, adjustments, PINs, the IP address, and subnet mask. Files in flash memory are also erased by this command.The IP address is reset to 192.168.254.254, the subnet mask is reset to 255.255.0.0.This command is identical to reset mode 5, discussed in “Resetting the Unit” in chapter 2.
NOTE Unlike various PC operating systems, a file and directory on the Extron product are allowed to have the same name.

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 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.

graph TD
    A["Server Side Include Using a Remote SIS command"] --> B["<!--#echo var=&quot;"]
    B --> C["1 * 50"]
    C --> D["Delimiter Port Number"]
    C --> E["Time to wait for 1st character of response"]
    C --> F["3 L between characters in response"]
    C --> G["RS Length or Delimiter parameter"]
    C --> H["Delimiter Data to be passed to external device via a serial port"]
    C --> I["Hello Data to be passed to external device via a serial port"]
    J["SIS Command"] --> K["Delimiter"]
    K --> L["3L"]
    L --> M["Length or Delimiter parameter"]
    L --> N["RS"]
    N --> O["Delimiter Data to be passed to external device via a serial port"]
    P["Type with no spaces."] --> Q["-->W"]

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:

Input #1

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 DHCP off HTML code for a link Starts Query String Talks the web server an SIS command follows SIS command to be processed by the IP Link HTML code for a link Linked Text Crosses Link *Type with no spaces.

Figure 4-3 — Example of a host query string command

graph LR
    A["URL with a Query String using a Remote SIS command"] --> B["<a href=&quot;index.html ? cmd="]
    B --> C["HTML code for a link"]
    B --> D["Statee Query String Tells was server an SIS command follows"]
    D --> E["W 2 RS 1!"]
    E --> F["Port Number"]
    E --> G["Command"]
    E --> H["Defnliter"]
    H --> I["Date to be passed to external devices via a serial port"]
    I --> J["HTML code for a link"]
    J --> K["Linked Text"]
    J --> L["Crosses Link"]
    J --> M["Input #1 </a>"]
    N["Type with no spaces."] --> M

Figure 4-4 — Example of a remote query string command

In the figure above, the data string that follows the pipe (1) symbol is sent to the attached controlled device on serial port #2. This string instructs an attached Extron switcher to change to input #1.

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 Example #1

The following lines demonstrate how to read status from the IPLink Product:

IPLink Product Name: