Loading Extron Drivers | Extron electronic MLC 52 specification

Loading Extron Drivers

Extron drivers are control files (libraries) of Extron-created projector or display commands that are specific to a particular display device. There are different sets of drivers for serial (RS-232) and for IR control.

Before you can use the software to configure the MLC buttons, the IR, serial, or both driver packages must be loaded onto your computer. You must then load the driver for your display device to the MLC in order to configure the MLC to control the device.

NOTES:

•The MLC 52 is compatible with IP Link IR® drivers found in the IPL Driver Package, version 6 or higher.

• Use preconfigured control files (drivers) whenever possible. If no driver is available for the display that you want to control, it is possible to create your own driver via IR Learning (see Configuring Using IR Learning on page 18) or using the MLC 52 configuration program (see the configuration program help file).

ATTENTION: Loading a new driver causes the existing configuration on the MLC to be overwritten. If you know that you will want to use the previous configuration again, be sure to save it when the screen prompts you.

Loading the serial (RS-232) drivers

When you install your MLC 52 configuration software, by default the installation program loads the Extron serial drivers in the Driver2 folder on your computer at the following location, unless you specify otherwise:

•Windows XP — C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\ Extron\Driver2

•Windows 7 — C:\Users\Public\Documents\Extron\Driver2

RS-232 drivers must be loaded or selected before you can choose RS-232 commands to program the buttons (see the MLC 52 configuration program help file for more information).

MLC 52 MediaLink Controllers • Serial Communication

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Extron electronic MLC 52 manual Loading Extron Drivers, Loading the serial RS-232 drivers

Contents

MLC 52 Series Safety Instructions English Chinese Simplified（简体中文） Safety Instructions Trademarks FCC Class a Notice Software Commands Specifications AvailabilityConventions Used in this Guide Notifications Contents Reference Information Serial Communication About this Guide IntroductionAbout the MLC 52 Series MediaLink Controllers Models Standard Features European modelsMK models MLC 52 Configuration Software Options and Accessories Application Diagrams Device DriversSystem Requirements MLC 52 RS VC Installation Configuration Rear Panel and Cable ConnectionsMLC MLC 52 RS EU and MLC 52 RS EU VC Rear Views MLC 52 RS MK VC MLC 52 RS MK and MLC 52 RS MK VC Rear Views Installation Steps Replacing the Faceplate US Models Only Screws to Remove from the MLC Faceplate Replacing Button Labels Removing and Replacing a Button Label Wiring for RS-232 Control RS Models Only Wiring the Control Connector Wiring for IR Control Wiring an IRL Wiring an IRL Configuring the MLC 52 Using IR Wiring the Power ConnectorConfiguring Using IR Data Transfer IR Beaming Data Transfer Percent Complete MLC 52 Models MLC 52 VC Models Buttons Lit Order in which the Buttons Blink during Data Transfer Activation of LEDs During Button Configuration Configuring Using IR Learning Removing IR Commands from a Button Setting Up Button Macros Using IR Wiring the VC Port Setting Up an MLC 52 VC Model with an Extron Amplifier Extron MPA Requirements for the MLC 52 VC Configuring the MLC 52 IR VC and MLC 52 RS VC Vol Buttons Mounting the MLCPreparing the Site Mounting the MLC to an Electrical Box Mounting the MLC 52 to an Electrical Box Mounting the MLC to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting an MLC 52 to a Decora Mounting Bracket Mounting the MLC to a Wall or Furniture Switch modes Front Panel FeaturesOperation Buttons on the Front Panel MLC 52 IR and RS MLC 52 IR VC and RS VC Front Panel Components MLC 52 RS Mkmlc 52 RS MK VC Mm TRS Cable for the Configuration Port Input Selection Buttons on the MLC 52 Front Panel Selecting Inputs Locking the Front Panel Executive Mode Resetting Special Applications Application 1 Using Multiple Sources with an MLC Programming Buttons for an IR Controlled System Examples of Projector Remote Control Types a and B Standard MLC 52 models with a type a remote control Projector remote control type a application MLC 52 VC models with a type a remote control Projector remote control type B application Standard MLC 52 with a type B remote control Turn Power OFF? Yes Press Again No Please Wait Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type a Programming video inputs projector remote control type a Projector Remote Type a Using the Video button S-video or composite video Using the PC button RGB Programming video inputs projector remote control type B Programming RGB inputs projector remote control type B Projector Remote Type B Using the PC button RGB Configuration Ports Using the MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration ProgramSerial Communication Extron Software DVD Screen Installing the Software from the DVD Control Software Button on Download Center Screen Downloading and Installing the Software from the Website Select a Comm Port Tab Starting the Configuration Program MLC 52/DVCM 50 Configuration Program Window Loading the serial RS-232 drivers Loading Extron Drivers Selecting the MLC 52/DVCM 50 IR Driver Package Downloading IR drivers from the DVD IR Device Drivers Package List Saving a Single Driver to the Computer To download a single driver Device Drivers Screen Downloading drivers from the website Entering MLC 62 Driver Search Criteria Using the Command and Response Table Using SIS CommandsError Responses Host-to-Controller Communications Symbol Definitions Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Included Parts Replacement Part Number Part Numbers and AccessoriesReference Information Included Parts Recommended Cables Optional Accessories Mounting an Electrical Box Attaching an Electrical Box to a Wall Stud Templates for MLC 52 and MLC 52 VC US Models MLC MLC 52 VC Surface CUT-OUT Area For Furniture Mount 50 8.90 cm 40 cm Extron Warranty