IP LINK
IPL T SF24 &
I Two serial ports
I Four Flex I/O ports
IPL T SFI244
I Four IR ports (IPL T SFI244)
ETHERNET CONTROL INTERFACES
I IR learning capabilities
(IPL T SFI244)
I Integrated Web server with
1.25 MB of flash memory
I Multi-user support
I Multiple levels of security
I Free IP Link™ Global Viewer™
Web-based asset management
software
I IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
(PoE) compliant
IPL T SF24
IPL T SFI244
The Extron IPL T SF24 and IPL T SFI244 are compact Ethernet control interfaces
with integral high performance Web servers, enabling many A/V devices to be
monitored, maintained, and managed over an existing high speed Local Area
Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), or the Internet.
DESCRIPTION
The Extron IPL T SF24 and IPL T SFI244 are part of the IP Link™ family of
ethernet control interfaces which are designed to integrate Internet Protocol
(IP) connectivity into A/V systems. Projectors, plasma displays, switchers, A/V
sources, lights, drapes, and many other devices can now be added to an
existing computer network, enabling asset management and remote
monitoring.
Serial Ports
Both models provide two serial ports for control of two independent serial
devices. The IPL T SF24 offers flexible connectivity via either 9-pin D-sub ports
for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 devices or captive screw ports (RS-232 only).
The IPL T SFI244 offers RS-232 connectivity (only) on captive screw ports.
When configured for pass-through mode, the interfaces can pass through
commands from an existing control system and also control and monitor
attached devices.
Flex I/O Ports
The IPL T SF24 and IPL T SFI244 each have four Flex I/O ports. These flexible
ports can be configured as analog in, digital in, or digital out. They support
digital and analog signals from 0 to 24 volts, allowing a wide variety of devices
to be controlled or monitored.
The 0 to 24 volt incoming analog signals are sampled with 12-bit precision.
Voltage thresholds can be set. When a threshold is passed, the IPL T SF24 or
IPL T SFI244 can be configured to send out a serial command, an e-mail, or
trigger another event. As an example, a thermal sensor installed in an
equipment rack can be connected to one of the Flex I/O ports. The
IPL T SF24 or IPL T SFI244 can be configured to send an e-mail if the rack
temperature exceeds a specific temperature.
IPL T SF24
The Extron IPL T SF24 is a compact Ethernet control interface with integral
Web server, two serial ports, and four Flex I/O ports.
When configured as digital inputs, the Flex I/O ports can connect to switches,
motion sensors, moisture sensors, and tally feedback. This provides the ability
to receive status from a variety of devices including projector lifts, motorized
projection screens, room partition switches, and push buttons.
When configured as digital outputs, the Flex I/O ports can drive LEDs,
incandescent lamps, or other devices. For applications that require contact
closure control, the Flex I/O ports can interface with an Extron IPA T RLY4, an
IP Link accessory featuring four isolated relays.
IR Ports
The IPL T SFI244 includes four fully programmable IR ports. Each IR port can
output IR signals with or without the carrier signal using an optional wired IR
emitter or IR broadcaster. IR control data can be collected and stored in two
ways: IR data file download and IR learning. Extron maintains a large library of
storage in the IPL T SFI244. The IPL T SFI244 will power four IR emitters; each
can be located up to 400 feet away.
IPL T SFI244
The Extron IPL T SFI244 is a compact Ethernet control interface with integral
Web server, two serial ports, four Flex I/O ports, four IR ports, and an IR learner.
IR Learning
Flex I/O
The IPL T SFI244 has the ability to learn IR commands for virtually any IR
controllable device. The Extron IR Learner software, on intuitive PC-based
application for assisting with IR learning and managing IR data files, is available
at no charge and can be downloaded from the Extron Web site.
Model
Serial Ports
IR Ports
Ports
IPL T SF24
(2) RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
(2) RS-232
4
0
4
IPL T SFI244
4
FEATURES
I Bi-directional serial ports – Both models provide two serial ports
for control of two independent serial devices. When configured
for pass-through mode, the interfaces can pass through
commands from an existing control system and also control and
monitor attached devices.
I Global Viewer Web-based asset management application –
The Extron Global Viewer software is the free Web-based asset
management and control application designed specifically for IP
Link network interfaces. The Global Viewer enables asset
management functions including proactive maintenance, event
scheduling, remote technical support, and theft alerts.
I Four Flex I/O ports – The Flex I/O ports can be configured as
either inputs or outputs and can interface with devices such as
relays, LEDs, and switches. The ports can also be configured to
receive analog voltages for use with photo sensors, level
feedback, and more.
Control Screen
Remotely control basic functions such
as power, volume, and inputs.
Monitor Screen
Remotely monitor power and
projector lamp hours.
I IR learning capability – The IPL T SFI244 can be configured to
learn IR codes from a device's IR remote, enabling Web-based
control of many popular A/V devices via the network.
Schedule Screen
I Global compatibility – All IP Link products use industry standard
Ethernet communication protocols, including ARP, DHCP, ICMP
(ping), TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, and SMTP.
Conveniently schedule
troubleshooting, automatic
monitoring, or system power.
I Integral Web server – Each IP Link interface features a built-in
Web server with 1.25 MB of flash memory for storing the Global
Viewer management application and any user customized web
pages.
I High performance architecture – Web pages are served many
times faster (6 Mbit/sec transfer rate) than similar products, so
data is refreshed at a consistently high speed.
I Multi-user support – Each IP Link device supports multiple
concurrent users, improving system throughput by sending
information in parallel.
I Multiple levels of security with password protection – User
access level authorizes limited entry to only pre-designated
functions, while administrator access level permits full access to
advanced settings.
Centralize management of
all A/V equipment in the
building or all over the
world.
Intuitive interface makes
operations easier.
I Real-time clock – Programmable operating alerts, sequencing,
and automatic monitoring with the internal real-time clock and
calendar allow IP Link interfaces to routinely check a connected
device.
Web pages can be customized
and tailored to meet customer
needs and facilitate
functionality.
I Power options – For added reliability, users can power up the
IPL T SF24 and IPL T SFI244 over existing Ethernet cabling (IEEE
802.3af), eliminating the need for a local power supply, or locally
with the included external, international power supply.
I Intuitive configuration utility – The Global Viewer Configurator,
a Windows® based program makes product setup simple and
easy. Based on information provided by the user, the Global
Viewer Configurator creates all of the files needed to build the
Global Viewer Web-based asset management application and
uploads them to the interface; no HTML programming
knowledge is required.
I Extensive library of downloadable device drivers – Drivers for a
wide variety of projectors, A/V devices and Extron products are
available for download from the Extron Web site
(www.extron.com).
Example of screen to control an Extron
CrossPoint matrix switcher.
SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE
Port number/type
IPL T SF24.............................. 2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
configurable serial
Analog inputs ............................ 12 bit A/D, 0 to 24VDC
Pin configurations ...................... 1, 2, 3, 4 = digital I/Os 1, 2, 3, 4;
5 = GND
IPL T SFI244 .......................... 2 RS-232 only
Connectors
IPL T SF24.............................. (2) 9-pin male D and (1) 3.5 mm
5-pole captive screw connector
IPL T SFI244 .......................... (1) 3.5 mm 5-pole captive screw
connector
Baud rate and protocol .............. 300 to 115200 baud
Default settings (adjustable): 9600,
8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
IR/SERIAL (IR/S) CONTROL INTERFACE — IPL T SFI244 ONLY
Output number.......................... 4
Connectors ................................ (1) 3.5 mm 8-pole captive screw
connector
IR output carrier frequency ........ 30 kHz to 1 MHz
Pin configurations ...................... pins 1, 3, 5, 7 = S1, S2, S3, S4
pins 2, 4, 6, 8 = GND
GENERAL
Pin configurations
Serial, 9-pin D
Power ........................................ 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz,
10 watts, external, autoswitchable;
to 12VDC, 1 A power supply.
RS-232 (default)................ 2 = RX, 3 = TX, 5 = GND, 7 = RTS,
8 = CTS
RS-422.............................. 2 = RX-, 3 = TX-, 5 = GND,
7 = TX+, 8 = RX+
Product requires 0.5 A.
Temperature/humidity................ Storage -40° to +158°F
(-40° to +70°C) / 10% to 90%,
RS-485................................ 2&3 = data- and tie 2&3,
5 = GND, 7&8 = data+ and tie 7&8
Serial, 5-pole captive screw.... COM1: pin 1 = TX, 2 = RX, 3 = GND
COM2: pin 4 = TX, 5 = RX, 3 = GND
Program control ............................ Extron’s Simple Instruction
Set™ – SIS™
non-condensing Operating +32° to
+122°F (0° to +50°C) / 10% to
90%, non-condensing
Rack mount................................ Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf,
part #60-190-01, or the
Global Viewer requirements .......... Microsoft® Internet Explorer ver. 6
or higher or Netscape® Navigator
VersaTools® rack shelf,
part #60-190-20; also under-
furniture mountable with optional
brackets #70-212-01or projector
ver. 7 or higher
ETHERNET CONTROL INTERFACE
mountable with optional brackets
#70-217-01
Enclosure type............................ Metal
Enclosure dimensions ................ 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (1U high,
quarter rack width) 4.3 cm H x
10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D (Depth
excludes connectors.)
Product weight .......................... 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Shipping weight ........................ 2 lbs (1 kg)
Vibration .................................... ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton
(International Safe Transit
Connectors ................................ 1 RJ-45 male connector
Data rate .................................. 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with
autodetect
Protocols .................................. ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP,
Telnet, HTTP, SMTP
Default settings .......................... Link speed and duplex
level = autodetected
IP address = 192.168.254.254,
subnet mask = 255.255.0.0,
default gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off
Association)
Listings ...................................... UL, CUL
Compliances .............................. CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS,
ICES
MTBF.......................................... 30,000 hours
Warranty .................................... 3 years parts and labor
FLEX I/O CONTROL INTERFACE
Number/type ............................ 4 analog or digital (configurable)
Connectors ................................ (1) 3.5 mm captive screw
connector, 5-pole captive screw
connector
Model
Part Numbers
Digital inputs
IPL T SF24 .................................. 60-544-02
IPL T SFI244 .............................. 60-544-06
Input voltage range .............. 0-24VDC, clamped at +30VDC
Input impedance .................. 28 kohms
Programmable pullup ............ 2 kohms to +5VDC
Threshold low to high............ Programmable range: 100 mV to
24VDC, default = 2VDC
Threshold high to low............ Programmable range: 100 mV to
24VDC, default = 1VDC
Digital outputs .......................... 250 mA sink from 24VDC max.
Optional Accessories
1U 19" VersaTools rack shelf kit .. 60-190-20
1U 19" rack shelf kit .................. 60-190-01
Under desk mount...................... 70-212-01
Projector mount kit .................... 70-217-01
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
IP LINK™ APPLICATIONS
The role of the technical administrator in today’s schools and
businesses has expanded to include management and
maintenance of A/V devices from multiple manufacturers, often
spread out over great distances. IP Link makes it easier to integrate
A/V systems into existing IP networks, providing Web-based
monitoring and control that unifies A/V equipment under a single
common graphical user interface.
Alarm System
RS-232
Projector
4
Y
Screen
Control
RELA
3
Y
RELA
2
Y
NO
C
NC
RELA
1
Y
NO
C
NC
RELA
NO
C
NC
Extron
IPL T RLY4
Relay box
NO
C
NC
Extron
IPL T SFI244
Ethernet Control
Interface
IR
4
3
2
1
G
FLEX I/O
S
G
4
S
Extron
3
2
x-xx
G
-x
S
x
1
G
S
Lighting System
COM2
Global ViewerTM
Free Web-Based
Management Software
LAN
00-05-A6-x
COM1
RX
RX
TX
POWER
X
The IPL T SF24 and IPL T SFI244 use Extron’s exclusive IP Link™
technology, a high performance intelligent network solution
specifically engineered to meet the needs of professional A/V
environments, from large universities and businesses to small
presentation environments.
TX
12VMA
.5A
TCP/IP
Network
RS-232
VCR/
DVD 2
Ethernet
Extron
IR Emitters
DVD 1
Thermostat
Remote
Monitoring,
Scheduling and
Control
DSS Receiver
At its core, each IP Link Ethernet control interface is a complete,
high performance, Web server with robust computing power. Each
one contains a very fast processor with a latency, or delay, of less
than one millisecond from the time it receives a command to the
time it acts on that command. As a result, Web pages are served
many times faster than similar products, so data is refreshed at a
consistently high speed. The core technology and high
performance architecture of IP Link interfaces makes them ideal for
implementing A/V system management over the most widely
available transport medium today, the corporate IP network.
PC
Presentation Room
operations. For instance, an administrator may want to configure
projectors and other devices to power on or off at preset times.
User-defined tasks are easy to configure and schedule with IP Link.
Scheduling tasks and setting up e-mail reminders is simple and
straightforward and doesn’t require high-level programming skills.
Remote Technical Support
Centralized Asset Management and Monitoring
One of the biggest challenges facing technical administrators
today is meeting the ever-growing demands for technical support
with limited support staff. IP Link extends the support staff’s reach,
giving technicians the power to troubleshoot and solve many
typical problems remotely. With access to real-time A/V device
status, such as power on or off, and current input selection,
technicians can often restore system operation in minutes. The
result is time saved and a reduced level of frustration for users.
Using IP Link hardware along with the Global Viewer Web-based
asset management application, a technical administrator can track
the activity and status of all connected A/V devices. Multiple
rooms of equipment can be viewed simultaneously, by location or
device type. IP Link makes up-to-the-minute data available like
serial numbers, maintenance history, usage data, current status,
and installed firmware, all viewable from any computer on the
network. With IP Link’s e-mail functionality, accessed via the Global
Viewer, devices can be configured to proactively manage
themselves. For instance, a projector can be polled routinely to
track lamp usage and total life time. When lamp usage reaches a
predetermined number of hours, the IP Link interface can send an
e-mail, reminding technicians to replace the lamp.
System Security and Loss Prevention
IP Link interfaces are always on and routinely poll their connected
devices for status information. If a serially controlled device like a
projector or document camera is physically disconnected from the
network, the IP Link interface monitoring its status will know
immediately. In such an event, the IP Link interface can be
configured to send an e-mail message notifying security personnel
of the problem.
Automated Scheduling
IP Link interfaces include a real-time clock, allowing an
administrator to program operating alerts, schedule routine
equipment activity, or run maintenance checks on lamp hours,
environmental conditions, connectivity, and other issues vital to
E-mail Message
Theft Alert
Help Desk
Remote Device monitoring, scheduling and
control using Global Viewer Web-based asset
management application
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS
Motion Detector
Screen
Motion Detector
Control
Projector
RS-232
Projector
Extron
4
Y
Screen
Control
RELA
3
Y
RELA
2
Y
NO
C
NC
RELA
1
Y
IPL T SFI244
Ethernet Network
Interface
NO
C
NC
RELA
NO
C
NC
Lighting
Control
NO
C
NC
Extron
IPL T RLY4
or Lighting
System
Lighting
Control
or Lighting
System
Relay Box
IR
4
3
Extron
2
1
G
FLEX I/O
S
G
4
S
xx
3
2
G
S
1
G
S
IPL T SF24
Ethernet Network
Interface
COM2
00-05-A6-xx-xx-
LAN
COM1
RX
COM
COM
3
2
RX
TX
POWER
X
TX
12V
MA
.5A
2
COM2
COM1
RX
TCP/IP
Network
I/O
3
UID# 09301205
LAN
4
RX
TX
2
1
TX
RS-232
POWER
X
Laptop
12V
MA
VCR/
DVD 2
.5A
DVD
RS-232
VCR
DISPLAY
POWER
6
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VOLUME
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Ethernet
MAX/
MIN
TCP/IP
Network
AUX/MIX
LEVEL
RS-232
4
on
Extr
her
3
INPUT SELECT
2
Extron
IR Emitters
DVD 1
MLS 100 Series
1
MediaLink Switc
Remote
Extron
MLC 206
MediaLink Controller
Monitoring
Scheduling
and Control
Ethernet
Remote
Monitoring
Scheduling
and Control
Extron
MLS 103 SV
S-video & Audio
Switcher
DSS Receiver
PANEL DRAWINGS
IPL T SFI244
R
IPL T SF24
COM
I/O
COM
I/O
IR
100
LINK
ACT
TX
RX
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
100
1
2
3
4
1
R
1
2
LINK
ACT
2
IPL T SF24 (Front)
IPL T SFI244 (Front)
COM 1
00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx
00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx
FLEX I/O
IR
LAN
POWER
12V
.5A MAX
LAN
POWER
12V
.5A MAX
COM 2
I/O
COM1
COM2
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
COM1
COM2
1
2
3
4
TX RX
TX RX
S
G
S
G
S
G
S
G
TX RX
TX RX
IPL T SF24 (Back)
IPL T SFI244 (Back)
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