Reference Manual Check the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) for updates. MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink® Controllers 68-1443-01 Rev.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
FCC Class A Notice 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction . ..................................................................................................... 1-1 About This Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 About the MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink® Controllers ..................................... 1-2 MLC 104 Plus Series features ..............................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter Three • Software-based Configuration and Control ......................... 3-1 Configuration and Control: an Overview .................................................................... 3-2 The Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Chapter and Other Resources ....... 3-2 Communicating with the MLC ............................................................................................ 3-3 Configuring IP-enabled MLCs for Network Communication ...........................
Customizing the MLC’s Control Web Pages .............................................................. 3-24 Chapter Four • SIS™ Programming and Control ......................................................... 4-1 Host-to-MLC Communications ............................................................................................ 4-2 MLC-initiated messages ............................................................................................................ 4-2 Password information (IP models) . ..
Table of Contents, cont’d Customizing HTML Files to Control Devices, Modify Embedded Web Pages, and Send E-mail Alerts (IP models only) ......................................................5-33 Creating and using server side includes (SSIs) ..................................................................... 5-33 About server side includes and the MLC ........................................................................... 5-33 SSI command types and syntax ..............................................
Cut-out Templates . .................................................................................................................. A-13 MLC 104 Plus and MLC 104 IP Plus ....................................................................................... A-13 MLC 104 IP Plus AAP or MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ ..................................................................... A-14 MLC 104 IP Plus L . ............................................................................................................
PRELIMINARY Table of Contents, cont’d TOC-vi MLC 104 Plus Series • Table of Contents
1 Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink® Controllers Projector Control How the MLC 104 Plus Series Controllers Work: MLC Components and Interactions Optional Control Modules and IR 402 Remote Control System Requirements PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
Introduction About This Manual This manual provides detailed information and best practices recommendations about cabling and configuring the Extron MLC 104 Plus Series MediaLink® Controllers, and reference information about the controllers’ specifications, dimensions, programming, and special applications.
E-mail notification — The MLC 104 IP Plus can be set up to send an e-mail when the projector has been disconnected or the projector’s lamp has been used for a designated number of hours. Controlling other devices The MLC 104 Plus Series offers two methods of projector or display control: RS-232 or infrared (IR). The MLC can learn IR signals from remote controls to communicate with sources such as VCRs and DVD players.
Introduction, cont’d Refer to the Global Configurator help file or the IR Learner help file (which come with the software) for details on setting up the MLC and for downloading, programming, or learning projector control commands. How the MLC 104 Plus Series Controllers Work: MLC Components and Interactions Unlike the Extron MLC 206 Series MediaLink Controllers, the MLC 104 Plus Series requires and uses event files to perform all functions except basic input switching and volume control.
ports, configured buttons and digital inputs or outputs, and set up IP addresses and functions), that information is saved to a project file that is uploaded into the MLC. The configuration information is used to create the “main event” (0.evt) script file that defines the MLC’s operation. The main event file also controls and monitors ports, optional SCP control panel(s), and changes made at the MLC’s front panel (FPC, front panel control).
Introduction, cont’d From a distance of no more than 30 feet and within 40° of the perpendicular axis, the IR 402 sends infrared (IR) signals to a MediaLink Controller or MediaLink Switcher via an optional, connected IR signal repeater.
2 Chapter Two Operation, Features, and Cabling Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation Front Panel Features and Operation IR Control Panels and Cabling Resetting the Unit Pinout Guide PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
Operation, Features, and Cabling Setup Checklist: How to Proceed With Installation Get Ready Familiarize yourself with the MLC's features. Obtain IP setting information from the network administrator for the MLC. (Read the MLC 104 Plus Series Setup Guide, chapter 3.) Download and install the latest version of the Extron Global Configurator software and the latest driver package. (See the MLC 104 Plus Series Setup Guide, chapter 1.
Front Panel Features and Operation N Many features must be set up in order for the MLC to function. See chapter 3, “Software-based Configuration and Control”, and the MLC 104 Plus Series Setup Guide for information about Global Configurator, which you must use to set up most features of the MLC. 1 Display power buttons, page 2-3 2 Input selection buttons, page 2-4 ON OFF VOLUME VCR 1 DVD 2 PC 3 CONFIG 4 MLC 104 IP PLUS MLC 104 IP Plus Front Panel 3 Volume control, pg.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d power it off. By default, only one of these two buttons can be selected (active) at once. Via Global Configurator (GC) software, other functions and relays can be associated with each of these buttons. N To avoid conflicts with the front panel lockout PIN feature, Extron recommends configuring the Display Power buttons so that the MLC sends projector/display commands upon the button release instead of on the button press.
N Not all devices that use RS-232 for audio level control can be properly controlled using the MLC’s Volume knob. Some devices cannot respond quickly enough to the commands issued to them by the MLC. • If the projector uses range adjustments, that can result in choppy audio level ramping (volume changing in jumps). • If the projector uses incremental adjustments (volume up/down commands), that can result in slow audio ramping (requiring many turns of the knob to change the volume).
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode) To prevent accidental changes to settings, the MLC features front panel security lockout (executive) modes for disabling access to controls. When front panel lockout is enabled, if a button is pressed, the button flashes red, but no change occurs.
Using the front panel (all models) One or more PINs must be configured before this procedure can be used. See “Preparing the MLC for front panel lockout” on page 2-8. To lock/unlock the front panel, you use the Display On/Off buttons to change modes and use the input buttons as a numeric keypad. N Make sure the projector or display is off before using a PIN to lock the front panel.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d Preparing the MLC for front panel lockout To allow access to front panel changes to specific personnel while the front panel is locked, you can set a user and/or administrator PIN and set which type of PIN, if any, is allowed to unlock the panel.
Panels and Cabling Host/Config port cabling DISPLAY ON OFF VCR 1 DVD 2 PC 3 VOLUME CONFIG MLC 104 IP PLUS MLC 104 Plus Series Front Panel a 1 Front panel Config (host control) port — For MLC configuration and control, connect a Windows®-based PC or an RS-232 control system to the MLC via this 2.5 mm mini stereo jack. This port is accessible even after the MLC has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pinTRS D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS 9DBF-2.5mm cable_031504.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d Right/rear panel and cabling MLC 104 IP Plus Right Side Panel 6 Rear Panel (IP models only) Tx DISPLAY A B C D E RS-232/IR COMM LINK 1 Rx RUN 100 1 GROUND IR OUT +V OUT GROUND 2 2 CM IR IN LAN SCP DIGITAL I/O PRESS TAB WITH TWEEKER TO REMOVE 1 3 2 3 GROUND PRELIMINARY Rx B MLS PWR RS-232 12V 5 A 4 Tx GROUND 3 4 GROUND 5 +12V IN a b c Display control (Display RS-232/IR) port (page 2-10) d e f MLS connector (page 2-17) CM/IR/SCP (C
Ground ( ) IR Control Ground ( ) IR Output Unidirectional IR Rx IR OUT Tx GROUND Strip wires 3/16” (5 mm) max. Projector, Panel Display, or Source Device DISPLAY RS-232/IR MLC 104 Plus Series Right Side Panel Wiring for IR display control Wiring varies depending on the projector/display model. In most cases the drivers are bidirectional, but sometimes only the transmit (Tx) and ground connections will be needed for projector/display control.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d Additional control connections b CM/IR/SCP (CommLink) port — For remote control of the MLC 104 Plus Series controller or other items, you can connect up to four Extron control modules (IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs, CMs), one Extron infrared signal repeater (IRL 20 or IR Link), and/or up to two Extron SCP 104 control panels to this port. A maximum of seven devices can be connected to this port. See the figures on pages 2‑13 and 2‑14. N The SCP 104 must have firmware 1.
IR Link Maximum = 1 IR Link SIGNAL IR 402 IR LINK A +12 VDC B Ground and Drain D Modulated IR (from IR Link) SCP 104 Heat Shrink over Drain Wire +12 VDC Ground ( ) IRCM, ACM, RCM DISPLAY ON VCR 1 DVD 2 PC 3 Maximum = 2 SCPs Per System 1 CM SCP IR IN +V OUT VOLUME GROUND OFF SCP communication (IR) A B C D E COMM LINK PRELIMINARY A B C D E 4 MLC 104 Plus Series Right Side Panel SCP 104 C IRCM/ACM/RCM B Ground ( ) A +12 VDC 200' (61 m) Max.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ connections: The MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ consists of an MLC 104 IP Plus controller and an IRCM‑DV+ installed in a high-impact plastic faceplate. The wiring is the same as in the previous diagram, except the MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ Rear Panel IRCM‑DV+ is cabled to the MLC at the factory, as shown in the following diagram.
MLC104 DigInput-02 Using these pins and an external switch to trigger digital input Digital input is triggered by an external switch wired between the I/O pin and ground. The pull-up resistor to +5.0 VDC is activated (switch 2 is enabled/closed). MLC 104 IP Plus +12 V +5.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d Digital output — To power LEDs, incandescent lights, or other devices that accept a TTL signal, or to provide contact closure control for projector lifts, motorized screens, room or light switches via an Extron IPA T RLY4, you can use one or more of these ports as a digital output. Each I/O port is capable of MLC104 DigOutput-01 accepting 250 mA, maximum.
MLC104 DigOutput-03 The digital output pin drives an LED using the +12 VDC output of the controller as a voltage source. The LED lights only when the I/O pin is set to “on” (switch 1 is closed). MLC 104 Plus Series +12 V +12 V 2k Ohms LED Pin 1, 2, or 3 Digital Output CTL SW 1 GND N The I/O pin is capable of sinking a maximum of 250 mA from 12 VDC, max. The digital output pin drives an incandescent lamp using the +12 VDC output of the controller as the voltage source.
Connecting an MLC 104 Plus Series controller to an external power supply Ground all devices. Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d 50-60Hz INPUTS 1 R OUTPUTS G B H V VIDEO AUDIO INPUTS AUX/MIX INPUTS 2 1.0A MAX.
LAN (IP) connector and LEDs (IP models only) — An Ethernet connection can be used to connect and to control the MLC (and the devices connected to it) in an Ethernet network. Plug a cable into this RJ-45 socket and connect the other end of the cable to a network switch, hub, router, or PC connected to an Ethernet LAN or the Internet. • For 10Base-T (10 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 3 or better cable. • For 100 Base-T (max. 155 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 5 cable.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d Power connection e PWR (power) connector — To provide power to the MLC, connect a cable between this port and a 12 VDC, 2 amp (maximum) power supply. See the following diagram. N Power the controller via an external power supply, not from an Extron switcher. The controller requires a separate 12 VDC power supply.
Left side panel: reset features Reset button and LED — Pressing this recessed button causes various IP functions and Ethernet connection settings to be reset to the factory defaults. The green LED flashes in a predetermined pattern depending on the selected reset mode. See “Resetting the Unit” on page 2‑22 for details.
Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d Resetting the Unit There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product) that are available by pressing the Reset button 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. C Review the reset modes carefully.
Pinout Guide The illustration below summarizes the pin assignments of all of the MLC’s side panel connectors that are covered in detail on the preceding pages.
PRELIMINARY Operation, Features, and Cabling, cont’d 2-24 MLC 104 Plus Series • Operation, Features, and Cabling
3 Chapter Three Software-based Configuration and Control Configuration and Control: an Overview The Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Chapter and Other Resources Communicating with the MLC Configuring IP-enabled MLCs for Network Communication Global Configurator Software for Windows® Advanced Configuration Controlling an IP Link-enabled MLC Customizing the MLC’s Control Web Pages PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
Software-based Configuration and Control Configuration and Control: an Overview An MLC Plus Series controller must be configured before use or it will not be able to control other devices. The IP models can be configured and controlled via a host computer attached to the right/rear panel LAN (local area network) port or the front panel Config port. The MLC 104 Plus can be configured from the front panel Config port. See chapter 2 for pin assignments and other details on the configuration and control ports.
Communicating with the MLC To communicate with the MLC, you must power on the MLC and the PC you’ll use to configure it, and connect the two devices for IP (network, for IP models) or serial (RS‑232) communication. • Power: see chapter 2 for wiring instructions. It’s best to power the unit using the 12 VDC external power supply that is shipped with the MLC.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d Once an IP-enabled controller has been configured, an Ethernet (intranet or Internet) connection can be used to contact, configure, or control it. N Both your computer and the MLC must be connected to the same subnet on a LAN (using a straight-through cable). Alternatively, you can use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the controller directly to your computer’s Ethernet card.
5. Execute a ping command by entering “ping” followed by a space and the new IP address at the command prompt. For example: ping 10.13.197.9 You can reconnect using either Telnet or a Web browser to verify that the update was successful. 6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter and issue the arp –d command at the DOS prompt. For example: arp –d 10.13.197.9 removes 10.13.197.9 from the ARP table or arp –d* removes all static IP addresses from the ARP table.
PRELIMINARY Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d 4. Select the Configuration tab, then select System Settings from the menu on the left of the screen. A Web page appears. The top part of a typical screen is shown in the following picture. 5. Set the MLC for the new IP address using either step 5a or step 5b. 5a. Enter the new IP address for the MLC, the corresponding subnet mask, and the gateway address.
Temporarily change the host PC’s IP address. See “Setting up the PC for IP communication with an IP-enabled MLC” on the next page for step-by-step instructions. 2. Start Telnet on the PC 3. a. Click the Start menu and select Run. The Run dialog box appears. b. Type telnet, a space, and the default IP address (192.168.254.254) into the Open area, and click OK. Set the MLC for the new IP address by doing one of the following.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d or PRELIMINARY • Click on the Start menu, click on Settings (if needed), click on Control Panel to open the Control Panel window, then double-click on Network and Dial-up Connections (Windows 2000) or Network Connections (Windows XP, shown below). 2. Right-click on Local Area Connection, then select Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on the Properties button (shown at right).
5. Change the PC’s IP address so it can communicate with the MLC 104 IP Plus and change the controller’s IP settings. a. Select the “Use the following IP address:” radio button. b. Enter the following values, as shown in the following picture: c. 6. PRELIMINARY IP address: 192.168.254.253 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: blank or 0.0.0.0 Click the OK button to save the changes and exit the network setup. Reboot the PC, if required, for the changes to become effective.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d Global Configurator offers the best and easiest way to configure the controller. Other setup options include using SIS commands and the MLC’s factory-embedded Web pages, but many setup features are available only via Global Configurator. GC includes some functions found on the controller’s front panel and many additional features that are available only through the software.
• The MLC 104 Plus Series Setup Guide, which is shipped with the MLC, covers basic setup steps. It includes instructions and examples on how to use the basic tabs in GC. • Some items in Global Configurator correspond directly to the front panel controls. See chapter 2 of this manual for features and settings.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d Advanced Configuration IR learning to create customized IR driver files If you do not find a driver on the Extron Web site for the device you plan to use, you can create your own IR driver file. Extron IR Learner™ software lets you create a customized driver file of IR commands that can be used with the Global Configurator software for port setup and button configuration. Visit http://www.extron.com to download IR Learner and install it on your PC.
power off/power down command twice. The MLC must be configured to send the IR power off command upon display power off button release (not at the button press). Send channel IR/232 as display powers up — This setting ensures that the inputs of the MLC and of the display device are coordinated when the display is powered on. Lockout I/O switching while display powers On or Off — This feature prevents input switching during the display power up and power down periods.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d Configuring an auxiliary (MLS, PVS) switcher An Extron MediaLink Switcher (MLS) or PoleVault Switcher (PVS) can be connected to the MLC to expand the number of inputs available to the projector/ display. However, if the MLS or PVS switcher is disabled, the MLS RS‑232 port can be used as an auxiliary, bidirectional RS‑232 port, just like the Display port.
GC processes the information about the selected device(s), generates a document containing the wiring diagram, and opens that document in Word. Print the diagram(s), save the file, if desired, and exit Word. Close the Global Configurator Print Wiring Diagrams window. Updating firmware If the need arises, you can replace the MLC’s firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware chips. See appendix B, “Firmware Updates”, for instructions on how to update the controller’s firmware.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d Status The Status Web pages provide only settings information. Changes must be made via the Configuration Web page or via the Global Configurator software or SIS programming. Personnel who have user access can view these pages but do not have access to configuration pages.
Statistics The Statistics page is mainly for administrators and maintenance personnel. It shows information about system usage: the number of hours the system has been turned on, how many hours the projector lamp has been used, how much time per day and per week the system is turned on, and how many times each button on the MLC has been pressed, either physically or virtually (via configuration software, SIS commands, or event scripts).
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d PRELIMINARY System Settings This is for IP, date/time, and executive mode (front panel lockout) setting changes. N Unit Name is any name (e.g., Room108MLC104IPplus, Lab1234mlc104 IP, ConfRoomSystem, LectureHall8-cntrlr) you use to label this specific MLC. The default is a combination of the product name and part of the hardware address. This can be changed to your choice of alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).
Email Alerts In this page you can specify the Web server’s IP address and domain name, set up SMTP verification credentials, and specify e-mail alert recipients’ addresses and which e-mail file they will be sent. PRELIMINARY N The MLC must first be configured with Global Configurator before e-mail addresses and e-mail file names appear on this page. Firmware Upgrade Through this page you can locate and load new firmware to the unit.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d File Management PRELIMINARY This Web page allows you to sort by file type (see the Filter by File Extension drop-down box). Personnel with administrator access can view these pages and make changes. Those with user-level privileges are not able to see this page. See appendix A for an explanation of file types. C Files with the .cdc extension (___.cdc files) should NOT be deleted. C Event files (__.evt) should NOT be deleted.
Control User Mode The first of the Control Web pages is User Mode, which is a representation of the controller’s front panel buttons, volume control, and any optional control modules (IRCMs, RCMs, ACMs) that are part of the system. Clicking on a button on screen emulates a button press on the corresponding device. This page is accessible to both administrators and users.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d IR Drivers This Web page lists IR driver files only and allows you to select a file to see and execute the commands stored in it. This page is available only to those logged in as an administrator. N The MLC must first be configured with Global Configurator before this page can be used. PRELIMINARY An example for a specific IR driver is shown below.
GlobalViewer® Web Pages The MLC 104 IP Plus controller can be used as part of a network of devices based on Extron IP Link technology, such as IP Link interfaces. Global Configurator (GC) is a Windows-based program used for configuring and customizing the Web browser-based GlobalViewer (GV) application for each IP Link interface, System 5 IP, MLC 226 IP, MLC 104 IP Plus, or other IP Link-based device on a network.
Software-based Configuration and Control, cont’d Customizing the MLC’s Control Web Pages Extron offers Web page templates that can be customized using standard HTML editing tools to provide a different interface to the user while still using GlobalViewer functions. An experienced Web developer can add images, modify text, and change background colors to create a look and feel that reflects your brand or your user’s specific requirements.
4 Chapter Four SIS™ Programming and Control Host-to-MLC Communications Commands and Reponses PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
SIS™ Programming and Control The MLC 104 Plus Series controller can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel Config/RS-232 port or LAN port, or the front panel Config port. The MLC 104 Plus Series units must be configured before use. As shipped the controller can trigger basic input switching on an optional MLS switcher, but it cannot control any other devices before being configured.
• If the MLC is off and an RS-232 connection is already set up (the PC is cabled to the MLC and a serial terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal is open), the connected unit sends these messages via RS-232 when it is first powered on. • If an MLC IP model is on, it sends the boot and copyright messages when you first open a Telnet connection to the MLC. You can see the day of the week, date, and time if the MLC is connected via Telnet, but not via RS-232.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d Commands and Reponses Using the command/response tables The MLC can be controlled via either a Telnet (port 23, IP models only) or RS‑232 connection using ASCII commands. IP models can also be controlled via a Web browser (port 80) connection using URL-encoded commands. The ASCII and URL commands listed in the tables starting on page 4-8 perform the same functions, but they are encoded differently to accommodate the requirements of each port (Telnet or browser).
In either method, {Data} = data that will be directed to a specified port and must be hex encoded if non-alphanumeric. N If you make adjustments (changes to volume, etc.), whether via the front panel or via RS-232 or IP communication, it will take up to 1 minute 40 seconds (100 seconds) for the data in the MLC’s RAM to be saved to flash memory. Do not remove power during that period.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d X2! = Parameter (#L or #D) to set either the Length of message to receive or the Delimiter value. # = byte count (for L) or # = a single ASCII character expressed in decimal form (for D). The parameter is case sensitive; you must use capital D or capital L. Byte count # can be from 0 to 32767, default = 0. The ASCII decimal # can be from 0 to 00255, default = 00000L. PRELIMINARY X2@ = Examples: A 3-byte length = 3L. A delimiter of ASCII 0A = 10D.
Pulse time in 20 ms increments. If this parameter is missing or = 0, then pulse length = default = 25 = 500 ms. 1 = 20 ms (minimum pulse time) to 65535 = 1310700 ms (maximum pulse time). X6$ = Broadcast repetition interval in seconds (0 to 255, default = 0 = off) X6( = IP connection timeout period specified in 10‑second steps (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.
4-8 MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control X20*%2A0P X20**0P N This command does not trigger button events. X21^%2A0M X21^*0M Set mute status 0M M 0M M Turn display mute off View display mute status Show display mute status. X21^] Mut X21^ ] This command is used only by scripts. It provides a way to set the status to match the actual state of the projector. Unmute. Mut X21^] N The 1M and 0M commands emulate the IR 402’s Display Mute On and Display Mute Off buttons.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-9 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) X* V X* V Vol X*] (MLC to host) Response V View the volume level -V V Decrement the volume View the volume level 0Z Z Mute off View the audio mute status 27V Z 0Z 1Z V %2DV %2BV V %2DV %2BV 0X 3X Disable lockout modes24 Enable lockout mode 324 3X 0X Front panel security lockout modes (executive modes) 1Z Mute on Audio mute +V Increment the volume Volume ad
4-10 X21^%2A 7S X21^ *7S Set display connection status24 X20%%2AX20%%2A 6S 7S X20% * X20% *6S 7S View connection status X20%%2A 6S X20% *6S Set lamp hours status for 1 lamp24 Set lamp hours status for 2 lamps24 6S X X (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) 6S X X (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) View lamp hours status Status commands Example: View the lockout mode status Command Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) or X20%*X20%] MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Cont
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-11 12S 13S 14S 15S 12S 13S 14S 15S 20S View internal temperature status 20S 11S X20&] +X20^] +X20^] +X20^] +X20^] responses from commands 12S•13S•14S•15S•20S ] (MLC to host) Response PRELIMINARY (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) 11S (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) View all voltages and temperature status View +12 V power supply voltage View +5 V IR receiver port voltage View +3.3 V IP Link/FPGA voltage View +1.
4-12 ? I S ] g q { @ J T ^ h r | A K U _ i s } B L V ‘ j t ~ (host to MLC) C M W a k u Del D N X b l v URL Encoded (Web) E O Y c m w (MLC to host) Response Additional description MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 < F P Z d n x = G Q [ e o y LF = line feed CR = carriage return (}) Esc = escape Del = delete These commands apply to any port that uses RS-232 communication: both 1-way (output) and 2-way (bidirectional) RS-232 communication.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-13 (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) (MLC to host) Response W X! CE| PRELIMINARY X1& , X2) , X2# , X2! ] E X! CE} Configure receive timeout24 View receive timeout Cpn2•Ccp9600,N,8,1] W2%2A9600%2CN%2C8%2C1CP| E X! CP} X2%, X2^, X2&, X2( ] W X! CP| E X! * X1& * X2) * X2# * X2! CE } W X! %2A X1& %2A X2) %2A X2# %2A X2! CE| Cpn X! •Cce X1& , X2) , X2# , X2! ] E2*9600,N,8,1CP} E X! * X2%, X2^, X2&, X2* CP } W X! %2A X2% %2C X2^ %2C X2& %2C X2* CP |
4-14 MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control W3%2C2IR| E 3,2IR } Example: N An IR driver must be loaded into the MLC before IR command information can be read.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-15 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) View current port’s timeout period13 View global IP port timeout period Set current port’s timeout period13, 24 Set global IP port timeout period24 W0%2AX6( TC| W0TC| E 0*X6( TC} E 0TC} X6( ] Pti 0*X6( ] X6( ] Pti 1* X6( ] (MLC to host) Response PRELIMINARY W1TC| W1%2A X6( TC| (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) E 1TC} E 1* X6( TC} Ethernet data port configuration and use Command Command/response table
4-16 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) (MLC to host) Response Additional description MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control X22# [ X22# *3* X6#] X22# %5B X22# %2A3%2A X6#%5D X4)] Sio X22# * X4# ] X22# %2A1%5D X22# %2A0%5D X22# %5D X22# *1] X22# *0] X22# ] Set the I/O state to on14 View the I/O state Set the I/O state to off14 X22# %2A2%5D X22# *2] Toggle the I/O state14 X4#] Sio X22# *0] Sio X22# *1] Sio X22# * X4# ] N This and the following three c
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-17 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) (MLC to host) Response Additional description Example: Query factory firmware version Example: Query bootstrap firmware version Example: 2Q 3Q 3Q 3Q 2Q 3Q 2Q 0Q 0Q 2Q 0Q 0Q Query verbose firmware version information PRELIMINARY 1.00(1.57-MLC104IP -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT) ] In this example the factory firmware version is 1.00 and the IP Link kernel version is 1.
4-18 4Q 4Q (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) 4Q 4Q (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) Additional description 1.01*(1.65-MLC104IP -Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:35:39 GMT) ] In this example the current firmware version is 1.01, the IP Link kernel version is 1.65, for the MLC 104 IP Plus, dated 28 June, 2007.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-19 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) 32I W%20CN| WCN| E CN} Read the unit name X1@ ] or Ipn•X4( ] Ipn• X1@ ] X4( ] PRELIMINARY W X1@ CN| E •CN} E X1@ CN} 09 = MLS 102 VGA 10 = MLA-VC10 11 = MLS 304MA 12 = MLS 406 13 = MLS 406MA 14 = MLS 406SA 15 = MLS 304SA 16 = PVS 204SA 99 = non-MLS, nonPVS switcher.
4-20 W X# CZ| WCZ| E X# CZ} E CZ} E X3$ CX} Set GMT offset24 Set daylight saving time24 X# ] Ipx X3$ ] Ipz X# ] X1# ] Ipt• X1# ] (MLC to host) Response MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control X% ] Ipi• X1$ ] WDH| W X1$ CI| W CI| WCH| E DH} E X1$ CI} E CI} E CH} View DHCP mode Read IP address Read hardware address (MAC) X3$ ] Idh 1 ] Idh 0 ] Set IP address24 Set DHCP off24 X1* ] or Iph•X1* ] X1$ ] W0DH| N Changing DHCP from on to off also resets the IP address to the fact
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-21 Read gateway IP address E CG} E X2@ CV} W X2@ CV| WCG| X1$ ] Vrb X2@ ] X1(] Ipg• X1$ ] Ips• X1( ] (MLC to host) Response Enable or disable the verbose mode via this command.
4-22 W X6$ EB| W 0 EB| W EB| E X6$ EB } E 0 EB } E EB } Set the broadcast mode to the default address24 Clear the broadcast mode24 View the broadcast mode WCA| E CA } Read administrator password X5@ ] or Pvl X5@ ] X6$,X1$ ] Bmd 000,255.255.255.255] Bmd X6$,255.255.255.255] Bmd X6$,X1$ ] (MLC to host) Response This command sets the repeat interval to zero, turning off the broadcast mode. This command details how often and to what subnet work the MLC broadcasts a message.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-23 Ipu• ] X4! ] W%20CU| WCU| E • CU } E CU } Clear user password24 Additional description This clears the user password only.
4-24 (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) E path/directory/ CJ } (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) Dir•path/directory/] (MLC to host) Response Additional description MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control E oak/CJ} E/CJ} E.. CJ} E CJ Dir• oak ] Dir•/] Dir•path/directory/ ] W oak %2F CJ| W %2F CJ| W %2E %2E CJ| Dir•custompages/HTMLfiles/ ] W custompages %2F HTMLfiles %2F CJ| E custompages/HTMLfiles/ CJ} This example just created a subdirectory for storing the user’s custom-made HTML files.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-25 W %2F %2F EF| W DF| E//EF} E DF} (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) Additional description Retrieve a list of files stored in the controller. Each line of the response lists a different filename and its corresponding file size. The last line of the response indicates how much available file space there is.
4-26 E LF} (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) WLF| (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) (See responses to E DF}, above.) (MLC to host) Response The response is the same except that the path/directory precedes filenames for files within the subdirectories. Additional description MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 24 Example: Configure e-mail events (mailbox) E-mail (IP models only) Read response from last URL command WUB| Ipr 5, jdoe@extron.com, 7.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-27 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) Eml X4% ] E X7%,X4%,X7),X4& SM} W X7%%2CX4%%2CX7)%2CX4&SM| X4^, X4& ] Eml X4% ] (MLC to host) Response E CM} Read/view e-mail server IP address and user domain name W CM| PRELIMINARY X1$,X1% X7#,X7$] E X1$,X1%,X7#,X7$ CM} W X1$%2C X1% %2C X7# %2C X7$%2C CM| Ipm•X1$,X1%,X7#,X7$ ] Set e-mail server IP address and user domain name24 N If file X4&.
4-28 E 1AE} E 0AE} E AE} (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) Ego] Est] #####] or Enm #####] W 0AE| W AE| (MLC to host) Response W 1AE| (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) W X3% %2A X21&EN| Ehk X3%] or Ehk X3% * X21&] The response is the quantity of currently running events, and it includes leading zeros. For example, if two events are running, the response is 00002]. If desired, use this command to designate an event script (X3%.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-29 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) Let the input buttons remain under control of the firmware. Change the Power On and Power Off buttons' functions from firmware control to script control. Example: Input 6 Input 1 Input 2 W X21! LZ| Hex Nibble Hex Nibble Power Off Power On 0 0 Convert binary to hexadecimal. 00000#0# 00000003 Add 5 leading zeros for a total of 8 characters. Insert number into command.
4-30 MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control (host to MLC) Power Off Power On URL Encoded (Web) 0 0 Power Off Power On F E LZ} 0 WLZ| 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 C 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) Read firmware/script button control status Change all front panel buttons from firmware control to script control. Example: Change the input 3 - 4 buttons from firmware control to script control.
MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control 4-31 Input 2 Input 1 Lse X21@] (MLC to host) Response Power Off Input 2 Input 1 Hex Nibble Hex Nibble 0 Hex Nibble 0 Hex Nibble 0 Hex Nibble 9 E LC} Hex Nibble F Hex Nibble 0 X21@ ] Hex Nibble B Convert to hex.
4-32 (host to MLC) ASCII (Telnet) (host to MLC) URL Encoded (Web) E 1LX} E 2*X21@LX} X21@ ] Lbk*2*X21@ ] W 1LX| W 2%2AX21@LX| Lbk*1*X21@ ] (MLC to host) Response Additional description W ZFFF| W ZXXX| E ZXXX} Zpx] Zpf] MLC 104 Plus Series • SIS Programming and Control Absolute system reset24 (mode 5 reset) E ZQQQ} W ZQQQ| N This command is supported by MLCs with firmware of version 1.03 or higher. Zpq] Reset all settings/memories.
The syntax for setting a special function for an MLC is X? * __ # where X? is the value and __ is the function number. To view a function’s setting, use __#, where __ is the function number. In the following table the values of the X? variable are different for each command/function. These values are given in the rightmost column.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command Response X? values 28*11# VolLimit*028 ] Example: limit power-up volume to audio level 28. (MLC to host) and additional descriptions (host to MLC) Example: Button associations (virtual mapping) for an IRCM-DV+ By design an IRCM-DV+ can be assigned paired module addresses (by DIP switch) of either 1&2 or 3&4 only. It cannot be assigned to addresses 2&3 or 1&4.
Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command X? values Response (MLC to host) and additional descriptions (host to MLC) Button press/release emulation Emulating a button press or release causes the commands and actions that are associated with the button via the main event script to be executed. Button emulation triggers only what has been set up via the Front Panel tab in Global Configurator.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command X? values Response (MLC to host) and additional descriptions (host to MLC) Each control module (IRCM, ACM, RCM, CM) has 20 memory blocks reserved for it, no matter how many buttons are physically present on the module: • module 1: blocks 26-45 • module 3: blocks 66-85 • module 2: blocks 46-65 • module 4: blocks 86-105 N MLC 104 Plus Series units can be connected to a maximum
Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued ASCII Command Response X? values Emulate a button/switch press X? *42# SwPrs*X?] This command causes the MLC to issue the commands associated with a button press. X? = the number of the memory block for the button/switch for which you want to emulate a press (1 - 128). See the diagrams on the preceding two pages.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command Response X? values X? *Y? *45 # RptRate*X? *Y?] This command tells the MLC to repeat a specific button’s press commands at a fixed interval (a set frequency). X? = the number of the button/ switch (1 - 128). See the diagrams on pages 4-35 and 4-36. Y? is the repeat interval: 0 to 65535, in 20 ms steps. 1 = 20 ms, 2 = 40 ms, 3 = 60 ms,... 65535 = 1,310,700 ms = 21.845 minutes.
Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command Response X? values X?*41# Slave*X?] For X?, 0 = disable control of an optional Extron MLS/PVS switcher, 1 = enable (default) MLS/PVS auxiliary switcher control. X? *46# VolMode* X?] (MLC to host) and additional descriptions (host to MLC) Enable auxiliary switcher use (switcher slaving) For X?, 0 = discrete volume values (default), 1 = continuous increment/ decrement. Max.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued Command X? values ASCII Command Response X? * 54# IODelay * X? ] 25*54# IODelay*25] Inputs cannot be switched for 0.5 seconds after an input change. X? *60# PINEnable* X? ] For X?, 0 = personal identification number (PIN) access is enabled for all levels (administrator and user), 1 = only the administrator PIN is enabled, 2 = PIN access is disabled (default).
5 Chapter Five Special Applications Using Monitoring to Make Functions Track Actual Conditions Working With Combination Source Devices Scheduling Front Panel Lockout Periods Sending E-mail by Pressing a Button (IP Models) Working With a Non-MediaLink Extron Switcher Using Digital Inputs Using Digital Outputs Using an Amplifier and Volume Controller with the MLC Controlling a Second Projector/Display Customizing HTML Files to Control Devices, Modify Embedded Web Pages, and Send E-mail Alerts (IP models only
Special Applications There are numerous ways to use a MediaLink Controller to control and monitor A/V systems. The MLC 104 Plus Series Setup Guide and chapters 3 and 4 of this manual cover typical uses and features. This chapter shows you how to set up the MLC for a few specialized applications. Before configuring the MLC, 1. Connect cables between the MLC, the input/output devices, and the PC as described in chapter 2 2.
Setting up a front panel button This section describes a procedure for setting up monitoring of audio and video muting status on the MLC, the example introduced on page 5-2. You can tailor this procedure to other functions that you want to set up. Click on the Front Panel tab. 2. Click the input 4 button. 3. If desired, type in text for the onscreen button label and the tool tip (text that appears when the mouse pointer hovers over that button). 4. In the Button Mode list box, select Toggle.
Special Applications, cont’d f. PRELIMINARY 7. For Toggle, click 2 to associate the Video Mute Off command with the second button release. If desired, configure the button’s lights. a. In the Button Operations area, click the Light Control tab. b. Click on the desired button light setting, a combination of color and action (nonblinking, slowly blinking, fast blinking). c. Click the green arrow adjacent to the Release area. d.
PRELIMINARY 5. Click the Video Mute: On command in the Available Options area. 6. Click the Apply Condition button. 7. Click Actions in the Monitored Conditions area. 8. Scroll through the Subject Port area and click on Input 4 in the Front Panel Buttons section. 9. Click Button - Set Toggle Action #2 in the Available Options area. This sets the state of the input 4 button so that the next press of that button triggers the operations on toggle action #2.
PRELIMINARY Special Applications, cont’d 5-6 10. Click the Apply Action button. 11. Scroll through the Subject Port area and click on Input 4 in the Front Panel Buttons section. 12. Click Lights - Red in the Available Options area. 13. Click the Apply Action button. 14. Click Done. The Monitor Conditions Wizard window closes. 15. Click Add Monitor (near the bottom of the GC window). The Monitor Conditions Wizard window opens. 16.
Working With Combination Source Devices Many combination DVD-VCR players can output the video signals from both the video tape and the DVD parts on a single port. If you connect this single output to one input on a switcher (or projector), the switcher has no way to automatically know whether it receives input from the DVD or from the VCR; the switcher treats it as one input device and does not switch between the two.
Special Applications, cont’d To configure a single MLC 104 Plus Series’ input button to control the IRCM-DV+ and DVD-VCR player, follow this procedure: 1. Cable the MLC, input/output devices, and the PC as described in chapter 2, “Installation.” 2. Create or open a Global Configurator (GC) project, and add an MLC to the project, if that has not already been done. For instructions, refer to chapter 3 of the MLC 104 Plus Series Setup Guide or the GC help file. 3.
In the Button Mode list box, select Toggle. This sets the button for toggle mode, which allows you to configure the button for two sets of presses and releases instead of the default of one press and release. 8. In the Button Operations area’s Driver tab, double-click the name of the DVDVCR player. A list of available driver functions is displayed below the driver name. 9. Set the actions for the DVD part of the player. a. Click DVD. b.
Special Applications, cont’d (1, 2, 3, or 4) and %23 is the URL-encoding for the pound symbol character (#). (This command is described in more detail on page 4‑34.) N If for any reason you are not able to enter asterisks (*) or other special characters as ASCII text here, try changing the special characters to their hex equivalent (%2A for an asterisk, %23 for the pound sign ((#)) ) to enter them in this field. PRELIMINARY 13. d. Click the green arrow adjacent to the Press area. e.
on how to schedule front panel lockout periods, see “Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)” starting on page 2-6. Software setup instructions begin on page 3‑9. See page 3‑18 to set Executive Mode via software. Sending E-mail by Pressing a Button (IP Models) For some installations, you may want to set up an MLC 104 IP Plus button to send an e‑mail requesting projector repairs or requesting assistance from the front office or the facility’s security or maintenance departments.
PRELIMINARY Special Applications, cont’d g. Click on a different combination of button light color and blink frequency. h. Click the green Add Operation arrow next to the Release area. 6. Click the Monitor tab ( ) and click Add Monitor (near the bottom of the GC window). The Monitor Conditions Wizard window appears. 7. Type in the name of the monitored condition: Help Desk Request, as shown in the following picture. 8. Select Conditions in the Monitored Conditions area. 9.
Type in the e-mail name (this will appear in the list of available e‑mails in GC), the subject (which appears as the set e‑mail’s subject line), and the body (the e‑mail’s contents). c. Click Add. d. Click Done. You may be prompted to save the e‑mail you just created. If so, click Yes to save the e‑mail. The Email Manager window closes. PRELIMINARY b. 14. Click to select one e‑mail (the one you just created) in the Email Messages list, as shown at right. 15.
Special Applications, cont’d Working With a Non-MediaLink Extron Switcher Although the MediaLink Controller’s MLS port can be used as an auxiliary RS‑232 port for controlling another type of device, it is usually used to connect an Extron MediaLink Switcher (MLS) or PoleVault Switcher (PVS). The MLC recognizes and communicates with MLS and PVS switchers without requiring additional drivers or configuration, unless you want to remap switcher inputs to the MLC’s buttons.
6. If you want to use the MLC’s buttons to control Extron switcher inputs other than the default inputs 1-4, remap the front panel buttons. a. Click the Front Panel tab. b. Click an input button. c. Select the desired switcher input number from the Switcher Input list box. In the example shown above, a document camera is connected to input 12 of the switcher. d. Repeat steps 5b and 5c as desired to remap additional buttons to other switcher inputs.
PRELIMINARY Special Applications, cont’d c. Select Conditions in the Monitored Conditions area. d. Select Digital Input 2 as the subject port and select Digital I/O Port is Closed as the option: e. Click Apply Condition. f. Select Actions in the Monitored Conditions area. g. Select the name of the projector or display in the Subject Port area (NEC MT1050, in this example). h. Select the projector or display’s power-on command in the Available Options area. i. Click Apply Condition. j.
4. Cable the MLC’s digital input ports to the appropriate pins of HSA 822M’s bottom panel control port, as shown in the following diagram.
Special Applications, cont’d PRELIMINARY In this example a 2-button switch is configured to have the MLC send e‑mail alerts to alerts to a security desk or to an administrative office when a button is pressed. 5-18 1. In the Advanced Configuration tab in the Global Configurator software, configure the MLC’s digital I/O ports (ports 2 and 3 in this example) for digital input, as shown at right. 2. Set up a monitor for each port in the Monitor tab of Global Configurator. a.
i Click on the desired alert e‑mail and on the name of the contact to whom the e‑mail will be sent, as shown at right, then click Apply Email/Contacts. j. Click Done. k. Set up the second monitored condition by following steps 2a-2j but typing in the second condition’s name (Administration office alert), selecting Digital I/O 2 as the device or subject port, and selecting a different e‑mail and contact in the Email Manager. 3. Save the configuration, then build and upload it to the MLC. 4.
Special Applications, cont’d 5. Power on the equipment, and test the system. When one button is pressed, it makes momentary contact, completing the circuit with MLC digital input 1. The MLC’s monitor detects the change and sends out the safety alert e‑mail to the safety office. When the other button is pressed, it briefly completes the circuit with digital input 2, triggering the MLC to issue the administration office e‑mail alert. 6. Make any needed changes and complete the installation.
equipment may require different wiring. Refer to the manufacturer’s specific wiring instructions for the screen controller you are using. IPA T RL4 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC STOP COMMON UP DOWN Low Voltage Controller 3.
PRELIMINARY Special Applications, cont’d 3. In the IP Link tree view window, click on the MLC to be configured. 4. Click on the Advanced Configuration tab. 5. In the Digital Input/Output area, use the drop-down menus to set each of the three ports to Output. Configure the MLC’s Display Power buttons to operate the digital outputs 1. Click the Front Panel tab. 2. Click on the MLC’s Display On button.
In the Button Operations area, click the Digital Output tab. 5. Under Digital Output #1, click Off. This command ensures that the relay is open (off) before it is pulsed. 6. Click the green arrow ( ) adjacent to the Press area or drag the command to the Press area. 7. Under Digital Output #1, click Pulse. 8. Select a pulse time (duration) of 2.0 seconds. 9. Click the green arrow ( ) adjacent to the Press area or drag the Pulse command to the Press area.
PRELIMINARY Special Applications, cont’d 5-24 10. Click on the MLC’s Display Off button. 11. Type in text for the onscreen button label and, if desired, the tool tip. 12. In the Button Operations area, under the Digital Output tab, locate Digital Output #2 and click Off. This command ensures that the relay is open (off) before it is pulsed. 13. Click the green arrow ( ) adjacent to the Press area or drag the command to the Press area. 14. Under Digital Output #2, click Pulse. 15.
Using an Amplifier and Volume Controller with the MLC The MLC can attenuate but not amplify audio volume, so you can add an amplifier (such as an Extron mini power amp [MPA]) to the system and an Extron MLA‑VC10 volume controller. The MLA-VC10 provides a variable control voltage (supply voltage) of between 0 VDC and 10 VDC to remotely control the amplifier’s volume output. The following picture shows a typical MLC 104 Plus Series system featuring an amplifier and volume controller.
Special Applications, cont’d MLA-VC10 Front Panel MLC/RS-232 POWER POWER/ STATUS MLA-VC10 A B AB NOTE You must connect a NOTE The external power supply ground wire between the MLC and MLA-VC10. provides power to both the MLA-VC10 and the MLC. +12 VDC input Ground ( ) External Power Supply (12 VDC) +12 VDC Ground ( ) B Receive (Rx) A Transmit (Tx) Transmit (Tx) B Receive (Rx) A Ground all devices. B +12V IN Tx A GROUND Rx PRELIMINARY drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.
Volume control software setup 1. Start the Global Configurator software and open a project that includes an MLC 104 Plus Series unit. 2. In the IP Link tree view window, click on the MLC to be configured. 3. Configure the MLS port with the correct driver. a. Click on MLS Port. The MLS Port tab displays in the right side of the window. b. Click the Disable MLS support (Enable serial driver support) radio button. If the Confirm MLS Port Change window appears, click OK. c.
Special Applications, cont’d be reflected in the MLC’s GlobalViewer Web pages after you build and upload the configuration to the MLC. De-activate or re-activate the buttons and functions by clicking on their respective check boxes. • Change the function name by selecting the function, then clicking on the pencil icon at the top, right corner, or by right-clicking over a function name and selecting Rename.
Controlling a Second Projector/Display If an installation doesn’t require additional inputs or an audio amplifier, you can use the MLS port and RS‑232 serial communication to control an additional projector or display. Connecting the second projector/display Wiring varies depending on the projector/display model. In most cases the drivers are bidirectional, but sometimes only the transmit (Tx) and ground connections are needed for projector/display control.
PRELIMINARY Special Applications, cont’d 5-30 2. In the IP Link tree view window, click on the MLC to be configured. 3. Configure the MLS port with the correct driver. a. Click on MLS Port. The MLS Port tab displays in the right side of the window. b. Click the Disable MLS support (Enable serial driver support) radio button. If the Confirm MLS Port Change window appears, click OK. c. Click on the Serial Configuration tab. d. Select the device type (display or video projector) and manufacturer.
Configure Display power button 1. a. Click on the Front Panel tab. b. Click on the first (left) Display power button. This will be used to control the projector connected to the Display RS‑232 port c. Type in text for the onscreen button label and the tool tip (text that appears when the mouse pointer hovers over that button in GlobalViewer), if desired. d. In the Button Mode list box, select Toggle. This changes the Display button from its default power mode to toggle mode. e.
Special Applications, cont’d l. In the Button Operations area, click the Light Control tab. PRELIMINARY m. Click on the desired button light setting, a combination of color and action (nonblinking, slowly blinking, fast blinking). 5-32 n. Click the green arrow adjacent to the Release area. o. Click the name of the light setting in the Release area, then for Toggle, click 1 to associate that button lighting setting with the first button release. p.
Customizing HTML Files to Control Devices, Modify Embedded Web Pages, and Send E-mail Alerts (IP models only) This section discusses methods that someone familiar with HTML can use to make the MLC perform customized functions or to alter the MLC’s embedded Web pages. One option is to create server-side includes (SSIs) to send commands to the MLC, itself, or to devices connected to its control ports. Another is to write query strings and insert them into Web pages stored on the MLC.
Special Applications, cont’d SSI command types and syntax Host vs. remote commands SIS commands for MLCs and other IP Link-enabled devices fall into two categories: host or remote. • Host commands instruct the MLC, itself, to act or respond. • Remote commands send data to an external control port on the MLC.
How these commands are typed into the Global Configurator Email Manager: 1 WCN| is the SIS command to read the MLC’s unit name. 2 WCI| is the SIS command to read the MLC’s IP address. PRELIMINARY 3 WCT| is the SIS command to read the date and time. Resulting e‑mail that is sent out upon equipment disconnection: 2 results: unit’s IP address. 1 results: unit name. recipient 3 results: date and time.
Special Applications, cont’d Creating and using query strings A query string is a command that contains parameters or instructions for the Web server (the MLC) to execute. The query string is contained after the question mark within a reference URL (Web address). (See the syntax section below.) When a link is accessed on a Web page, the URL is sent to the Web server (MLC) to tell it which Web page to return to the browser.
6 Chapter Six Labeling, Installation, and Mounting UL/Safety Requirements Installing or Replacing Button Labels Wiring Peripherals to the MLC Mounting the MLC PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
Labeling, Installation, and Mounting UL/Safety Requirements The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of a MediaLink® Controller (MLC). 1. Do not use the MLC near water or expose it to liquids. W To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 2. Clean the MLC only with a dry cloth. 3.
8. Align the tabs on the MLC’s plunger with the notches on the diffuser plate. Gently, but firmly, press the reassembled button into place in the MLC’s or SCP’s front panel. 9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 as needed to relabel other buttons. Moving a button cap to a different button For ease of use in darkened rooms and by people with visual impairment, the MLC’s buttons produce an audible click at each button press and Button each button release.
Labeling, installation, and Mounting, cont’d 7. Power on the peripheral devices and the MLC and test the system. 8. If you discover any wiring errors, disconnect power to all devices, correct the wiring, then reconnect power and test the system again. 9. Carefully feed wires back into the wall or furniture and mount the MLC as described in the next section of this chapter, “Mounting the MLC”.
• Ground each faceplate directly to an earth ground, as shown below. RUN 100 Ground each faceplate to the earth ground. or • Tie each faceplate to its circuit board ground via a ground pin on one of the connectors. Refer to the product’s user’s manual to determine the correct circuit ground pin. A B C D E A B C D E Ground each faceplate to the circuit ground. A B C D E A B C D E 1 2 ON N Do not tie a product’s faceplate to both a separate earth ground and the circuit ground (via a connector pin).
Labeling, installation, and Mounting, cont’d Mounting the MLC to an electrical box or mud ring With power disconnected at the source, mount the MLC to the wall box or mud ring mounting bracket with the provided machine screws (mounting screws, as shown in the following illustrations). N If the MLC (and any accessories such as control modules or an IR Link) is not mounted to a grounded metal wall box, • Ground each faceplate directly to an earth ground. Or...
Installing an Extron MR Series mud ring Depending on the MLC model or MLM faceplate you use (other than lectern mount or EC/EU models), you can install the MLC 104 Plus Series controller using the following Extron mounting brackets (mud rings): • 2-gang mud ring, black or white (part #70-519-22 or -23) • 4-gang mud ring, black or white (part #70-519-42 or -43) • 6-gang mud ring, black or white (part #70-519-62 or -63) Determining the installation location The UL-listed MR series mud rings do not need to be
Labeling, installation, and Mounting, cont’d 5. If necessary, use a rasp or file to enlarge the hole. Smooth the edges of the hole to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the cables during installation. 6. Insert the mud ring into the hole in the wall. 7. Tighten all of the dogleg screws until the doglegs clamp the mud ring to the mounting surface. Do not overtighten. N The MR 200 uses four doglegs to secure it to mounting surface.
Segment Assembly Screws Small Top/Bottom Segment MR 200 2-gang Mud Ring 2 Small Top/Bottom Segments MR 200 Modified to be a 3-gang Mud Ring Modify an MR Series mud ring as follows: 1. If necessary, remove the mounted device(s) from the mud ring. 2. If necessary, remove the mud ring from the installation surface. 3. As necessary, remove the segment assembly screws that hold the segments together and add, remove, or replace a top segment and a bottom segment.
Labeling, installation, and Mounting, cont’d Mounting the MLC to a wall or furniture 1. If you have an MLC 104 Plus Series model other than the MLC 104 IP Plus L (which has built-in faceplate screws), remove the four faceplate attachment screws and remove the original faceplate, if applicable. 2. If you have a model other than the MLC 104 IP Plus L, attach the optional lectern mounting faceplate to the MLC with the screws removed in step 1. 3.
UL rack mounting guidelines 1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the MLC in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron. 2.
PRELIMINARY Labeling, installation, and Mounting, cont’d 6-12 MLC 104 Plus Series • Labeling, installation, and Mounting
A Appendix A Reference Material Specifications — MLC 104 IP Plus Series Specifications — MLC 104 Plus Part Numbers and Accessories Glossary File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names Cut-out Templates PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
Reference Material Specifications — MLC 104 IP Plus Series Control — host ports Serial host port ������������������������������� Baud rate and protocol ����������������� Serial control pin configurations � Ethernet host port ������������������������� Ethernet data rate �������������������������� Ethernet protocol ��������������������������� Ethernet default settings �������������� Web server �������������������������������������� PRELIMINARY Secondary control panel (SCP) ���� Program control ������������
4.6” 6.5” 3.4" 1.8” 1.8” 3.4" 2.7" 2.7" 4.5” 3.15” 2.36” MLC 104 IP Plus L Rear 2.
Reference Material, cont’d 1.8” 8.23” 3.4" 0.9” 2.6” 2.7" 2.36” B C D E 8.23” 3.4" A B C D E PRELIMINARY 1.8” A 4.5” MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ Rear 2.7" 2.36” 4.
Specifications — MLC 104 Plus Control — host ports Serial host port ������������������������������� Baud rate and protocol ����������������� Serial control pin configurations � Secondary control panel (SCP) ���� Program control ����������������������������� 1 bidirectional RS-232 front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack 38400, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Mini stereo jack: tip = TX, ring = RX, sleeve = GND (1) 3.
Reference Material, cont’d Enclosure dimensions MLC 104 Plus faceplate ���� 4.5" H x 4.6" W x 0.1" D (11.4 cm H x 11.7 cm W x 0.3 cm D) (2 gang) Device ��������������������������������� 2.7" H x 3.4" W x 1.8" D (6.9 cm H x 8.6 cm W x 4.6 cm D) (Depth excludes knob and buttons. Fits some 2 gang boxes. Allow at least 1.9" [4.8 cm] depth in the wall or furniture.) 4.6” 1.8” 3.4" PRELIMINARY 2.7" 4.5” 2.
Part Numbers and Accessories Controllers Model Part number MLC 104 IP Plus (black and white, RAL9010 white) 60-818-03, -05 MLC 104 IP Plus AAP (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-818-12, -13, -15 MLC 104 IP Plus L (black, white, RAL9010 white) 60-818-32, -33, -35 MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ (includes 1 black faceplate and 1 white faceplate) 60-818-82 MLC 104 Plus (brushed aluminum) 60-1014-04 Included parts Included parts Replacement part number 12 VDC, 1 A external power supply 70-775-01 Button labels
Reference Material, cont’d Faceplates and frames MLM 104 2GWP (black and white pair of faceplates) MLM 104 4GWP (black, white) MLM 104 6GWP (black) PRELIMINARY 70-378-02 70-379-02, -03 70-355-02 MLM 104 L (black, white) 70-357-02, -03 MLM 104 LAAP (black, white) 70-358-02, -03 MLM 104 MK (black, white) 70-357-22, -23 UCM RAAP (black, white) 70-344-02, -03 Electrical/mounting boxes Part number EWB 104 four gang external wall box (black, white, RAL 9010 white) 60-455-02, -03, -05 EWB 106 six ga
Switchers Part number MLS 100 Series switcher (MLS 100 A, MLS 102 VGA, MLS 103 SV, MLS 103 V) MLS 304MA, MLS 304SA switcher MLS 406, MLC 406MA, MLS 406SA switcher MLS 506, MLS 506 MA 70 V, MLS 506 MA 100 V, MLS 506SA switcher 60-497-01, -04, -03, -02 60-550-01, -02 60-560-01, -02, -03 60-386-02, -03, -13, -04 Glossary 10/100Base-T is Ethernet which uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP - CAT 5, etc.
Reference Material, cont’d IP address is a unique, 32-bit, binary number (12 digit decimal number, xxx.xxx. xxx.xxx) that identifies each device or device port (an information sender and/or receiver) that is connected to a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. IP addresses can be static (see static IP) or dynamic (see DHCP). IP net mask/subnet mask — See subnet mask. IRCM (Infrared Control Module) is a type of Extron keypad used with MediaLink Controllers (MLCs) and system switchers.
Switcher slaving is an old term sometimes used to indicate that a device such as the MLC or a main switcher unit is being used to control one or more A/V switchers. Switching rotation is a term for the set of buttons that are controlled by the firmware. This is a mutually exclusive set of buttons controlled by firmware (not scripts) that causes an input switching SIS command (1!, 2!, 3!, and so forth) to be sent via the MLS port when each button is pressed.
Reference Material, cont’d troubleshooting and disabled for daily use. Verbose mode creates more network traffic than usual and can slow down performance. File Types: a Key to Extron-specific File Names You must have a basic understanding of the types of files used by this MLC controller in order to decide what (if anything) to do with them. ___.cdc — These are compressed device configuration files created and used by Global Configurator. C ___.cdc files should NOT be deleted. ___.
Cut-out Templates This section includes templates for the MLC 104 IP Plus/MLC 104 Plus, MLC 104 IP Plus AAP, MLC 104 IP Plus DV+, MLC 104 IP Plus L; and for the MLM 104 LAAP and MLM 104 6GWP faceplates. Templates for MLM 104 IP Plus Series faceplates are available in the MLM 104 Faceplates Installation Guide, which you can download from http://www.extron.com. N The solid lines on the templates define the cut-out area, not the dashed line.
Reference Material, cont’d MLC 104 IP Plus AAP or MLCfor 104 IP Plus DV+ Cut-Out Template Extron's MLC 104 IP Plus AAP MLC 104 IP Plus DV+ PRELIMINARY 4.50" (11.43 cm) 2.8" (7.1 cm) Location of MLC 104 IP Plus 8.23" (20.9 cm) 7.1" (18.0 cm) SURFACE CUT-OUT AREA FOR FURNITURE MOUNT N The solid lines on the templates define the cut-out area, not the dashed line. TEMPLATE IS NOT FULL SIZE.
MLC 104 IP Cut-Out Plus L Template for Extron's MLC 104 IP Plus L 3.15" (8.0 cm) 2.8" (7.1 cm) SURFACE CUT-OUT AREA FOR FURNITURE MOUNT 6.50" (16.5 cm) Location of MLC 104 IP Plus 3.50" (8.9 cm) N The solid lines on the templates define the cut-out area, not the dashed line. To install the MLC 104 IP Plus L directly into furniture, cut along this line. .250" (.64 cm) .295" (.75 cm) TEMPLATE IS NOT FULL SIZE.
Reference Material, cont’d MLM 104 LAAP Cut-Out Template for Extron's MLM 104 LAAP 3.15" (8.0 cm) PRELIMINARY 2.8" (7.1 cm) Top Panel 10" (25.4 cm) 7.9" (20.0 cm) Location of MLC 104 IP Plus SURFACE CUT-OUT AREA FOR FURNITURE MOUNT To install the MLC 104 IP Plus and MLM 104 LAAP directly into furniture, cut along this line. N The solid lines on the templates define the cutout area, not the dashed line. .250" (.64 cm) .295" (.75 cm) TEMPLATE IS NOT FULL SIZE.
MLM 104 6GWP Cut-Out Template for Extron's MLM 104 6GWP 4.5" (11.43 cm) 2.8" (7.1 cm) Location of MLC 104 IP Plus 11.75" (29.85 cm) 11.0" (28 cm) To install the MLM 104 6GWP directly into furniture, cut along this line. SURFACE CUT-OUT AREA FOR FURNITURE MOUNT N The solid lines on the templates define the cut-out area, not the dashed line. TEMPLATE IS NOT FULL SIZE.
PRELIMINARY Reference Material, cont’d A-18 MLC 104 Plus Series • Reference Material
B Appendix B Firmware Updates Determining the Firmware Version Updating the Main Firmware PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
Firmware Updates If the need arises, you can replace the Extron MLC controller’s main firmware without opening the unit or changing firmware chips.
In the factory default Web pages, select the Status tab, System Status page. The firmware version is listed in the System Description area of the System Status area, as shown below. Or select the System Settings page within the Configuration tab. The firmware version is listed in the IP Settings area, as shown below. PRELIMINARY 4. If using the GlobalViewer pages, click on the Type button and click on the MediaLink Controller folder.
Firmware Updates, cont’d Updating the Main Firmware Most firmware upgrade tools (except Extron Firmware Loader) require the PC and the controller to both be connected to an Ethernet network. Firmware Loader offers the option to use either an IP or an RS-232 connection for the firmware upgrade. The instructions for each method of updating the MLC’s firmware assume you have installed the appropriate software on your PC first.
Click on the Browse button. 5. In the Choose file dialog box, locate and select the firmware file (*.s19) you downloaded to C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware\MLC_104_IP_Plus\xx, and click the Open button. 6. Click on the Web page’s Upload button to upload the firmware into the controller. It takes a while to load the file into the controller. You will not see any on-screen indication when the upload has finished.
Firmware Updates, cont’d b. For serial communication, select RS-232 and set the communications settings to 38400 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. Click the OK button. A window like the one shown at right appears. It shows the firmware version currently used by the MLC. 5. Type in the filename and path of the new firmware file or click the Browse button to view folders to find the file. If you click Browse, the Choose Firmware File window (shown below) appears.
Updating firmware via Extron IP Link™ File Manager software (for IP models) 1. Download the firmware file. 2. Start the IP Link File Manager (IPLFileManager) software on the connected PC. The main IP Link File Manager window appears on screen, as does the smaller Select Startup Mode window, shown below at right. 3. Click one of the Select Startup Mode buttons to choose how to add MLCs to the firmware update list, and follow any on-screen instructions to add MLCs.
Firmware Updates, cont’d Set the maximum number of firmware uploads that can take place at the same time. The firmware files are uploaded to batches of this many units at a time until all units listed in the Select Device list have received new files. The default is 5 uploads at a time, and the upper limit is the total number of units shown in the Select Device list. 7. Select the MLCs for the firmware update. PRELIMINARY 6.
Resetting the MLC and restoring its configuration After a firmware update you must reset the unit. Resetting the MLC also removes configuration information, so replace the MLC’s configuration after resetting. 2. Perform a ZY reset, which 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 MLC. • If using Telnet or HyperTerminal, enter E ZY}.
PRELIMINARY Firmware Updates, cont’d B-10 MLC 104 Plus Series • Firmware Updates
C Appendix C Index PRELIMINARY MLC 104 Plus Series
Index Index Symbols 0.evt 1-5 .gc2 A-12 .gcz A-12 PRELIMINARY A accessories, part numbers for A-8 advanced configuration options in Global Configurator 3-12 alert notification using digital input to trigger 5-17 amplifier using with an MLC and a volume controller 5-25 ASCII to decimal conversion table 4-12 ASCII to hex conversion table 4-4 audio level, limiting on power-up SIS command for 4-33 audio settings, SIS commands for limit audio level on power-on 4-33 auxiliary port.
event files 1-4, 3-20 .evt A-12 .gc2 A-12 .gcz A-12 main event file (0.evt) 1-5, 3-20 .s19 A-12 firmware .
PRELIMINARY Index, cont’d IR-related settings, SIS commands for disable IR reception 4-40 IR 402 remote control overview 1-5 IRCM-DV+ IRCM-DV+ activation (SIS commands) 4-34 IRCMs definition/description A-10 overview 1-5 IR driver files using IR learning to create customized drivers 3-12 IR drivers embedded Web page 3-22 IR learning distances and angles 2-8, 2-20 frequencies accepted by the MLC 2-8 purpose and software 3-12 receiver/sensor location and use 2-20 IR reception disable IR reception SIS command
S W s19 file type A-12 scheduling front panel lockout periods 5-10 screen control using a low voltage controller with an MLC 5-20 second projector/display connection and setup 5-29 Section 508 brief description in glossary A-10 sending e-mail by pressing a button 5-11 serial devices’ drivers 3-22 Server Side Include (SSI) command syntax 5-34 host commands 5-34, 5-36 host vs. remote commands 5-34 remote commands 5-34, 5-36 SIS programming and control 4-1 slave map 4-37 slave switcher.
PRELIMINARY Index, cont’d C-6 MLC 104 Plus Series • Index
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