Extron electronic SFI244 Series, IPL T SF24 user manual Introduction, About this Manual, Features

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains information about the Extron IPL T SF24 (Extron part #60-544-02) and the IPL T SFI244 (Extron part #60-544-06) Ethernet control interfaces. It includes information on how to install, configure, and operate each system. When information in this manual applies to both models, they may be referred to generally as an IPL T unit or interface.

About the IPL T SF24 and SFI244 Interfaces

The Extron IPL T interfaces (SF24 and SFI244) are Ethernet- based control interfaces designed to be used as one of many nodes in a distributed control system environment, or as stand- alone control interfaces allowing legacy products to link to today’s IP ToolsTM based networks.

The IPL T SF24 has two serial ports and four Flex I/O ports. Each serial port is available on both 9-pin D and captive screw connectors. The 9-pin D connectors support RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485. The captive screw connectors support RS-232 only. The four Flex I/O ports are on a 5-pole captive screw connector which provides one pole for each port, as well as a fifth for ground. All serial ports are fully software configurable through the network using either the Web-based interface or a Telnet connection.

The IPL T SFI244 has one 10-pole, 3.5 captive-screw connector for the two bidirectional COM ports and the four digital I/O ports. It also has one 8-pole, 3.5 captive-screw connector for the four IR output ports. The ports are fully software configurable via the 10/100 Ethernet port using a Web-based interface. The IPL T SFI244 will support the RS-232 protocol only (RS-422 and RS-485 protocols are not supported). The IR ports are capable of transmitting both carrier and non-carrier (wired or IR) control data.

The 5-pole captive screw serial ports support only RS-232.

The IPL T interfaces can host their own Web pages, stored in flash memory within the devices, and can accept power over a LAN (local area network). They will support Telnet, SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol), ICMP (Internet control message protocol) or ping, and DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol).

The IPL T interfaces are 1U high and one quarter rack wide. They are rack-mountable, using either a VersaTools™ Rack Shelf Kit (Extron part #60-190-20) or a Universal 1U Rack Shelf

(Extron part #60-190-01). They can also be mounted under a desk or podium top, or on a projector mount.

The IPL T interfaces ship with an external, desktop, 12VDC, 1A power supply (Extron part #28-071-01), that accepts 100-240VAC input.

Features

Distributed system architecture — A decentralized architecture insures fault-tolerance throughout the system and stand- alone reliability.

IR remote control — Infrared remote control allows “learning” of commands to control A/V devices.

Easy component configuration — Using the Global Viewer software allows point-and-click component configuration and control.

Power over LAN — Accepts power over the LAN (802.3af compliant) and provides s a 12VDC power supply, if required.

High speed — Provides constant high speed data throughput, with a 6 Mbit/second transfer rate.

User customizable — Tailor the on-board Web pages with advanced programmability, e-mail alerts, and storage to suit your needs and requirements. Or develop your own Web pages using the Global Viewer application software.

Direct port access — Use existing software programs to control a device that has no Ethernet support. Any existing Extron product with a serial control port can be interfaced with a LAN.

Built-in multilevel security — User controls access to the devices attached to the interface. Two levels of password protection provide appropriate security.

Easily connected — Serial ports on 3.5 mm, captive screw connectors, and RJ-45 male auto-sense 10/100 Mbs Ethernet LAN connection.

I/O ports — Can be used to sense when a switch or relay has been activated (input). Can also be used to activate external relays for power, screens, or projector lift controls (output).

IR ports (SFI244 only) — Allow control of up to 16 devices, with four IR emitters per port.

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