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CONTROL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
Global Configurator Professional
Features Global Configurator Plus Global Configurator Professional
Control Processors supported per system 1 4
Touchpanels supported per system
1 Primary
1 Mirrored
8
Ethernet Drivers supported 8 32
Controller Groups No Yes
Macros Yes Yes
User Defined Commands supported Yes Yes
Controller Templates Yes Yes
Conditional Logic Yes Yes
Local Variables Yes Yes
Library of Extron Certified Drivers Yes Yes
Virtual Touchlink support Yes Yes
GUI Design Software GUI Designer GUI Designer
LinkLicense Support Yes Yes
Global Configurator is Extron’s most powerful and versatile control system configuration
software. It is ideal for a wide variety of control systems and applications, and helps
streamline integration within today’s demanding AV control environments. Within this latest
version, powerful features, such as conditional logic, variables, and macros provide even
greater flexibility for more elaborate control system designs. Global Configurator has two
modes. Global Configurator Plus is ideal for smaller scale applications requiring one control
processor and one control interface. Global Configurator Professional duplicates all of the
powerful features within Global Configurator Plus but is especially suited for applications
requiring multiple control processors, enhanced functionality, and advanced configuration.
Powerful Features
New features within Global Configurator offer enhanced flexibility when configuring systems.
For example, conditional logic allows advanced functionality with the addition of “if” and
“else” statements. With the help of Conditional Logic, one can easily set up operations
that are dependent upon occurrence and non-occurrence of certain events. The controller
templates feature helps create a baseline configuration that can be reused to create identical
control systems.
Enhanced Functionality for Larger Control Systems
With Global Configurator Professional, the Controller Groups feature allows up to four control processors to be grouped together and work as one big controller. This feature is
required to serve the needs of advanced systems that require more control ports than a single control processor would have. Grouping the control processors will also reduce
the need for long RS-232 cable runs, as the group can span several rooms instead of being limited to a single room. Existing Pro Series control systems benefit with this
added feature as this provides an opportunity for easy expansion.
New Drivers Enable Greater System Capabilities
A new class of drivers brings greater AV system performance and capabilities. The new Serial over Ethernet drivers expand control capabilities through devices such as
Extron XTP Systems that are capable of IP to serial direct port control. Another new driver feature increases configuration speed and efficiency by centralizing the parameter
changes of a command. Instead of having to enter many parameter values, a technician can enter one value that will then be automatically set for multiple instances of that
command.
Adding New Equipment is Fast and Easy
Configuration changes may be required when a controlled device is replaced or additional functionality is desired. With Global Configurator Professional, modifying a
configuration is fast and easy. The program creates and stores unique configuration files, which can be recalled whenever changes are required.
Global Configurator Plus and Global Configurator Professional
Powerful Configuration Software for AV Control Systems
Model Version Description Part Number
Global Configurator Plus and Global Configurator Professional Configuration Software ........................ 79-544-01