Extron electronic IPI 200 manual About the IP Intercom Modules, Additional reference material

Additional reference material

The following documents are referred to in this manual. They are available at www.extron.com.

•MLC 226 IP User’s Manual

•IP Intercom brochure

•IP Intercom System Frequently Asked Questions

•IP Intercom Network Impact Statement

•IP Intercom Best Practices

•IP Intercom Help File (automatically downloaded and installed along with the IP Intercom HelpDesk software)

•Global Configurator Help File (automatically downloaded and installed along with the Global Configurator software)

About the IP Intercom Modules

The Extron MediaLink IPI 104 AAP and IPI 204 (four-button modules) and the IPI 101 AAP and IPI 201 (one-button modules) are for use with Extron’s two-way IP Intercom System.

The IP Intercom System helps with room-to-help desk or room-to-roomcommunications within a building, a group of buildings, or even greater distances as long as the intercoms are part of the same network. It provides enhanced support using a standard local area or wide area IP network.

For an IP Intercom System, each room requires an IPI 201 or IPI 204 intercom, or an MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controller connected to an IPI 104 AAP or IPI 101 AAP.

NThe IPI 201 and IPI 204 are stand-alone units that do not require a connection to a MediaLink controller.

Connections between the IPI 101 AAP and IPI 104 AAP intercoms with MLC 226 IP and the network are via existing standard network twisted pair cables.

NThe MLC 226 IP to which the IPI 100 Series intercoms are connected must have been shipped after November 16, 2005 and also have firmware version 1.05 or later to support the IPI. Examine the rear panel of the MLC 226 IP. If there is a second RJ-45 connector, labelled “Intercom” and an audio output (see page 2-2), it is capable of supporting an IP Intercom station.

To set up the IPI you must use the IP Intercom HelpDesk.software. The Windows®- based MediaLink IP Intercom HelpDesk software is installed on a central office or help desk PC to set up, manage, and monitor IP Intercom System operations. The software also provides the ability for:

•faster call response by any available help desk in the system

•enhanced staff use by consolidation of monitoring operations

•secure administrator configuration and operator log-in

•making announcements to all intercoms simultaneously

The paging feature allows the help desk operator to page a single room or group of rooms simultaneously.

A line level output is available on the back of each MediaLink Controller and stand-

alone IPI model to mix into a local sound system in each room.

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