Extron electronic 68-1021-01 user manual Installation and Operation, Installation Overview

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

To install and set up the IPL M PDP-ES interface card, follow these steps:

1Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the Pioneer plasma is turned off and disconnected from its power source.

2Remove the Pioneer communication ES card from the plasma.

3Install the Extron IPL M PDP-ES interface card.

4Attach the LAN and serial cables to the Extron interface card. See Connecting the Hardware in chapter 3.

5Turn on the devices in the following order: serial controller or computer (PC), the switcher or hub, the Pioneer plasma.

6Configure the IP address on the IPL M PDP-ES using ARP commands (see Configuring the Hardware in chapter 3), then access and control the unit using a Web browser.

Installation of the IPL M PDP-ES Interface Card

Within an IPL M PDP-ES compatible plasma are two ES Card Slots in the plasma’s connection panel. These slots are designed to house removable cards that provide communication and enhanced data. The Extron IPL M PDP-ES replaces the Pioneer communication ES card.

Removing the Pioneer communication ES card

Before installing the Extron IPL M PDP-ES interface card, you must remove the Pioneer communication ES card shipped within the plasma. The communication ES card is found in the communication ES Card Slot of the connection panel, as shown below.

Pioneer Plasma Display

Connection Panel Pioneer ES Card Slot (communication)

Figure 2-1— Pioneer ES Card Slots

To remove the Pioneer communication ES card, do the following:

1.	Ensure that the Pioneer plasma is turned off and
	disconnected from the power source.
2.	If the plasma display is laid with its screen side facing
	down, ensure that it is on a flat surface with a blanket or
	other soft material underneath it.
		Never rest the plasma in such a way that weight or
	CAUTION
		pressure is placed on the screen surface.
3.	If the plasma display stand blocks the communication ES
	card slot, remove or slide the stand away from the
	working area.

4.Remove the two side screws that keep the Pioneer communication ES card in place, and gently pull the center knob toward you to remove the card.

Gently pull the center knob

Figure 2-2 — Removing the Pioneer communication ES card

Installing the Extron IPL M PDP-ES card

To install the Extron IPL M PDP-ES interface card, do the following:

1.Insert the IPL M PDP-ES gently and evenly in between the two rails inside the ES card Slot. Press on the center of the card faceplate to push the card securely into the slot. (See the illustration on the following page).

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