Extron electronic 225, 325 setup guide VNM Enterprise Controller Setup Guide

Figure 1. Example VN-Matrix Network Configuration

VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide

The Extron VNM Enterprise Controller is a dedicated control device used to manage large VN-Matrix systems. The VNM Enterprise Controller allows users to view, manage,

and dynamically control multiple VN-Matrix systems and networked VN-Matrix domains from a single user interface.

This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to configure and operate a single VNM Enterprise Controller using a basic VN-Matrix system.

NOTE: See the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide, VN-Matrix 200 Series User Guide, VN-Matrix 225 Series User Guide,

VN-Matrix 300 User Guide, and the VN-Matrix 325 User Guide for complete installation, network configuration, and mounting information. User guides are available at www.extron.com.

Initial Installation and Configuration of Devices

Step 1 — Determine the Default Network Settings

Before any device is connected to a network, the default network settings of each device must be changed. On an existing network, check with the network administrator for a range of available IP addresses.

On a closed network that is used exclusively for VN-Matrix devices, it is recommended to use addresses within the range of 192.168.254.1 through 192.168.254.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

RS-232 RS-232

		Browser User	Ethernet
	RGB	Control
	or
	DVI	Ethernet	Ethernet	DVI
	VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES	Local Network		VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES
	VNM 200 (Encoder)			VNM 225 (Decoder)
PC (Source)		Switch
				Display
			Ethernet
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.101				Local IP Address: 192.168.254.102
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254				Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

VNM Enterprise Controller (System Controller)

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Figure 1 shows an example addressing scheme for a

simple system that contains a VNM Enterprise Controller, an encoder, and a decoder.

Step 2 — Install and Configure the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 Devices

Connect these devices as necessary and power them on. Configure the network settings of these devices using a PC running HyperTerminal. For installation and configuration instructions, see the setup guides included with these devices. Figure 1 can also be used as a guide for configuring network settings.

Step 3 — Connect the VNM Enterprise Controller to the VN-Matrix Network

While directly looking at the rear panel of the VNM Enterprise Controller, connect the VN-Matrix network to the left Ethernet connector of the controller using Category (CAT) 6 twisted pair cable.

Left Connector

NOTE: The right Ethernet connector should be used only if a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller is installed. For information on how to set up a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller, see the

VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide.

Right Connector

Step 4 — Power on the VNM Enterprise Controller

Plug a standard IEC power cord into the controller and connect it to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.

Step 5 — Configure the Network Settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller

The VNM Enterprise Controller is preconfigured with the following network settings:

IP address:	192.168.254.254
Subnet mask:	255.255.255.0

NOTE: With these settings, the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 devices must use IP addresses within the range of

192.168.254.1 through 192.168.254.253 and use the same subnet mask. The example in figure 1 uses the default settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller.

Use the following procedure to change the network settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller, if necessary.

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