Extron electronic MLC 62 IR D MLC Configuration Software Device Drivers, Application Diagrams

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MLC Configuration Software

The included MLC Configuration Program is used to configure the MLC buttons and ports via an RS-232 or USB connection. This software, provided on a DVD that is delivered with the product, enables you to set functions for the front panel buttons and to configure the MLC ports in order to control devices via the MLC. The software works in combination with the IR or RS-232 drivers, also provided with the MLC on DVD or at www.extron.com (see “Installing the Configuration Software” in the “Software-based Configuration” section to access this program).

Device Drivers

The MLC can control a switcher, projector, or other display device via IR or RS-232 communication. The MLC must have drivers loaded for the devices it will control in order to send commands to those devices. Drivers can be obtained in the following ways:

•You can install IR or an RS-232 driver files from a disk, download them from the

Extron website (www.extron.com), or download them from Extron via the driver subscription feature within the Windows-based configuration program. The drivers are saved on your computer in a folder located at c:\Documents and Settings\ All Users\Shared Documents\Extron\Driver2 (Windows XP) or c:\Users\ Public\Documents\Extron\Driver2 (Windows 7). You can upload the desired drivers to the MLC using the MLC configuration software.

•You can capture IR commands from the IR remote control of a device through

IR Learning using the MLC configuration program to create a driver that the MLC can use. When a driver is created, it can be added to the configuration program so that the commands can be used to configure the MLC to control the device (see the MLC 60 Series help to configure the MLC using IR Learning).

Application Diagrams

Relay

RS-232 or

IR Projector

Control

RS-232

Switcher

Control

	Screen	VGA
	Control	VGA
	Control	Video
		Video
		Projector
		CLASS2WIRING

Y
DISPLA	OFF
ON
VOLUME
	VIDEO
PC
	MUTE
LAPTOP

Extron

MLC 62 RS D

MediaLink Controller

Amplied Output

Extron

MLS 304SA

MediaLink® Switcher	VGA	VGA
	VGA
Audio	Video
	Video

	Audio
VGA	Extron
	Extron
	SI 3

Surface-Mount

Laptop Speakers w/ Audio

DVD/VCR

PC

Figure 2. MLC 62 RS D Controlling an MLS 304 SA Switcher and a Projector

MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction

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Contents MLC 60 Series Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Notifications Software CommandsConventions Used in this Guide Contents MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers Contents MLC Models About This GuideAbout the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers MLC 62 RS EU Faceplate alternatives FeaturesVolume adjustment Application Diagrams MLC Configuration Software Device DriversMLC 62 IR D Controlling a Projector Extron System RequirementsInstallation Overview Features Installation, OperationMLC D Front Panels Front and Left Side PanelsMLC 64 RS VC D front panel MLC 62 D front panelsControls behind the wallplate MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front and Side PanelsFront panel features Buttons MLC 60 Series D Models Rear Panels Rear Panel FeaturesPort B IR/S MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module Rear Panel Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK OnlyRemoving and replacing an MLC D faceplate InstallationRemoving and Replacing the Faceplates Removing the Faceplate MLC 60 Series D Models Replacing the MLC 64 volume control knob Removing and replacing the MLC 62 RS EU and MK faceplates Removing the MLC 64 Volume Control Module FaceplateReplacing the Faceplate MLC 62 RS EU Replacing ButtonsConnecting to Port B IR/S Wiring for RS-232 Control RS Models OnlyConnecting to Port a RS-232 Wiring the Relays Port RS Models Only Wiring for IR ControlMLC Wiring the Digital Input Port RS Models OnlyConnecting a Two-position Switch to the Digital Input Port Wiring the Host/Config PortConnecting Power to the MLC Wiring the Volume Control Module MLC 64 RS VC D OnlyConnecting a Power Supply to an MLC Configuring the MLC via the USB PortUSB Port Connection for MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Page IR Learning on an MLC D Model IR LearningMounting an MLC 62 D to an electrical junction box Mounting the MLC 60 Series ControllersMounting an MLC 62 D Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Decora Mounting BracketMounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to an electrical junction box Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC DMounting an MLC 64 D to a Two-gang Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to a Decora Mounting BracketMounting the MLC 62 RS EU to an Electrical Box Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MKMounting the MLC 62 RS MK to an External Electrical Box Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using Spacers OptionalMounting the MLC 62 RS EU Using a Spacer Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel Features Accessing Covered Panel Features After MountingFront Panel Security Lockout Locking Using the Front Panel ButtonsResetting to the factory firmware defaults Resetting the MLC Using the Reset ButtonResetting to the default configuration Computer System Requirements About the MLC Configuration ProgramInstalling the Software from the DVD Installing the Configuration SoftwareDownloading and Installing the Software from the Web Start Options Window Starting the Configuration SoftwareAdd Device Window with Select Model Menu Displayed Accessing the Help File Obtaining Device Drivers Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration ProgramDriver Subscription Window Driver Subscription Download Screen Drivers Tab and Button on the Software DVD Opening Screen Downloading Drivers from the DiscTo download the driver package MLC 60 Device Drivers Page on DVDSaving a Single Driver to the Computer To download a single driverDownloading Drivers from the Web Entering MLC 60 Series Driver Search Criteria Controller-initiated Messages Error ResponsesHost-to-Controller Communications Symbol Definitions Using the Command and Response TableX2# X2% MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers SIS Control Button Selection Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsCommand Ascii Command Response Additional Description Device Naming Front Panel Lockout Executive ModeRelay Functions RS models only Digital Input Data Port RS models onlyInformation Requests Reset/Erase= Button row 4, second LED = Button row 4, third LED Query LED statusMLC 62 Series Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Control digital input monitoring port RS modelsMLC 62 RS EU EMI/EMC MLC 64 RS VC D Specifications MLC 64 RS D Warranty Included Parts Part Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded Parts Replacement Part Number MLC 62 RS EU MLC 64 RS VC D Accessories Part Number For Model AccessoriesEurope USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaEurope, Africa, and the Middle China East Asia Middle East

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