| The IPL 250 is an Ethernet
control processor for use as part of a TouchLink® configurable
touchpanel control system. The IPL 250 provides vital AV system
control capabilities including bidirectional serial ports, IR
ports, relays, and contact closure inputs for interfacing with
displays, switchers, sources, screen control, lighting systems, and
other devices. The IPL 250 is configured using the free,
easy-to-use Extron Global Configurator software. Using the Free
GlobalViewer® Web-based AV resource management and remote
control application, users can manage, monitor, and control both
Extron and third-party equipment like projectors, plasmas,
monitors, VCRs, DVD players, and other devices in an Ethernet
network with the IPL 250. |
• Ethernet
monitoring and control — Manage, monitor, and control AV
devices using a standard Ethernet network.
• Supports TouchLink® touchpanels
• Three bidirectional RS-232 serial ports for universal
control of display devices, switchers, and other equipment —
Provides simultaneous two-way control and monitoring of three
serial devices.
• Four IR ports — Allows for one-way control of
external devices that support IR such as DVD players.
• Four relays — Enables control of room functions such
as lighting, screen settings, and other device functions.
• Four contact closure inputs — For interfacing with
devices in a room such as sensors, switches, and relays.
• Supports Ethernet-controllable devices — Allows for
control of up to six Ethernet-enabled AV devices such as displays,
switchers, and sources.
• Easy to configure using Global Configurator — Global
Configurator software makes product setup simple and intuitive
– no programming knowledge is required.
• Extensive library of Extron Certified device drivers
— Device drivers allow Extron products to control various
display and source devices, such as projectors, flat-panel
displays, and DVD players. Extron has produced thousands of fully
tested and uniformly modeled Ethernet RS-232 and IR device
drivers.
• Integrated IR Learner — Captures IR remote codes from
a device’s handheld remote control.
• Integrated high performance Web server — Each IP Link
control processor features a built-in Web server with memory
available for storing device drivers, GlobalViewer, and custom user
Web pages.
• Supports industry standard communications protocols —
All IP Link models use industry standard communication protocols,
including ARP, ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, and
Telnet.
• E-mail notification enables proactive support —
Technical support administrators and others can receive failure and
service messages through an e-mail enabled cell phone, PDA, pager,
or Internet e-mail account.
• Multiple levels of access with password protection —
User access level authorizes limited entry to only pre-designated
functions, while administrator access level permits full access to
advanced settings.
• Free GlobalViewer®, Web-based AV resource management
application — When used with GlobalViewer, IP Link control
processors provide a powerful, flexible way to manage, monitor, and
control both Extron and third-party equipment like projectors,
plasmas, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, and other devices using a
standard TCP/IP network.
• LED status indicators monitor activity of the device
• Internal real-time clock — Programmable operating
alerts, sequencing, and automatic monitoring, together with the
real-time clock and calendar, allow IP Link control processors to
routinely check configured devices.
• Reset button
• Plenum rated - meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release,
excluding power supply.
• Highly reliable, energy-efficient external universal power
supply included |
| Ethernet control interface |
| Connectors |
1 RJ-45 female connector |
| Data
rate |
10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with
autodetect |
| Protocols |
ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP,
Telnet |
| Default
settings |
Link speed and duplex level = autodetected
IP address = 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off |
| Web
server |
Up to 200 simultaneous sessions
7.25 MB nonvolatile user memory |
| Program
control |
Extron Global Configurator 3 for
Windows®
Extron Simple Instruction Set™
(SIS™)
Microsoft® Internet Explorer®,
Telnet |
| Global Viewer
requirements |
Microsoft® Internet
Explorer® ver. 6 or higher |
| Serial control interface |
| Quantity/type |
3 bidirectional RS-232 |
| Connectors |
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole |
| Baud rate and
protocol |
300 to 115200 baud
Default settings (adjustable): 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity |
| NOTE |
The 5-pole port supports both hardware and
software flow control.
The 3-pole ports support software flow control. |
|
| Pin
configurations |
|
| Serial,
5-pole captive screw |
Pin 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND, 4 = RTS, 5 =
CTS |
| Serial,
3-pole captive screw |
Pin 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND |
| IR control interface |
| Quantity/type |
4 IR (carrier and non-carrier) |
| Connectors |
(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 4
pole |
| IR output carrier
frequency |
30 kHz to 1 MHz |
| Pin
configurations |
Pins 1, 3, 5, 7 = IR signal ports 1, 2, 3,
4 (respectively)
Pins 2, 4, 6, 8 = GND |
| IR learning carrier
frequency |
30 kHz to 1 MHz |
| IR learning capture
distance |
2" (5.1 cm) to 12" (30.5 cm) from the front
panel |
| Relay control interface |
| Quantity/type |
4 normally open relays |
| Relay control
connectors |
(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 4
pole |
| Relay control
contact rating |
24 V, 1 A |
| Contact closure control
interface |
| Quantity/type |
4 contact closure inputs |
| Contact input
control connector |
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole |
| Contact closure
(input only) |
|
| Input
voltage range |
0 to 5 VDC, clamped at +5.1 V |
| Input
impedance |
10k ohms |
| Threshold |
1.6 VDC |
| Pin
configuration |
Pins 1, 2, 3, 4 = inputs 1, 2, 3, 4; pin 5 =
GND |
| General |
| Power |
Supplied by an included external power
supply |
| External power
supply |
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, external; to
12 VDC, 1 A, regulated |
| Power input
requirements |
12 VDC, 0.5 A |
| Temperature/humidity |
Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to
90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%,
noncondensing |
| Cooling |
Convection, no vents |
| Mounting |
|
| Rack
mount |
Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf |
| Furniture
mount |
Under-furniture mountable with optional
kit |
| Projector
mount |
Yes, with optional projector mount kit |
| Enclosure
type |
Metal |
| Enclosure
dimensions |
1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (1U high, quarter rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.) |
| Product
weight |
0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) |
| Shipping
weight |
2 lbs (1 kg) |
| Vibration |
ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit
Association) |
|
Regulatory
compliance |
| Safety |
CE, c-UL, UL
UL rated for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and
smoke release, excluding the power supply; meets UL 60950 for
safety. |
| EMI/EMC |
CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, KC mark,
VCCI |
| Environmental |
Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS,
WEEE |
| Warranty |
3 years parts and labor |
| NOTE |
All nominal levels are at
±10%. |
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