Setup guide

Crestron IPAC-GL1 Integrated Professional Automation Computer
1. Establish USB communication between IPAC and PC.
2. Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the IPAC via the
Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable
DHCP.
3. Confirm Ethernet connections between IPAC and PC. If connecting through
a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45
connectors. Alternatively, use a CAT5 crossover cable to connect the two
LAN ports directly without using a hub or router.
4. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the IPAC
with the IPAC’s TCP/IP communication parameters.
5. Display the “System Info” window (click the
icon) and select the
IPAC entry.
6. Use Crestron Toolbox to create the IPAC IP table.
7. Select Functions | IP Table Setup.
8. Either add, modify, or delete entries in the IP table. The IPAC can have
multiple IP table entries.
9. A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device.
10. When using the IPAC as a “slave”, edit the “master” control system’s IP
table to include an entry for the IPAC. The entry should list the IPAC’s IP
ID (specified on the IPAC’s IP table) and its IP address.
Programs, Projects and Firmware
Program, project or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers
or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron
website as new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to
upload programs and projects via the programming software or to upload and
upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to
the SIMPL Windows help file, VT Pro-e help file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
SIMPL Windows
If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
VisionTools Pro-e
Upload the VT Pro-e file to the IPAC using VT Pro-e or Crestron Toolbox.
Firmware
Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required
to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.)
Upgrade IPAC firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
1. Establish communication with the IPAC and display the “System Info”
window.
2. Select Functions | Firmware… to upgrade the IPAC firmware.
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