Extron electronics IPI 104 AAP User manual

68-1170-01
Rev. D 09 09
IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series
MediaLink™IP Intercom™Interfaces
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This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
Caution
Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user
information.
Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment
manufacturer because they may be hazardous.
Warning
Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This
equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The
third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of
the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall
plug).
Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them.
Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To
prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent
overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.
Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Cesymbolesertàavertirl’utilisateurqueladocumentationfournieaveclematériel
contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance
(réparation).
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil
de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.
Attention
Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant
d’utiliser le matériel.
Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou
présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.
Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le
fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.
Avertissement
Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce
matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième
contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la
désactiver.
Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les cordons
d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou
encore de la prise secteur.
Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne ne
risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.
Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un technicien
qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger
d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le
retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.
Fentes et orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à empêcher
les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des
objets.
Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement
avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les
batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.
Safety Instructions • English
Consignes de Sécurité • Français
Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch
Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des
Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und
die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.
Achtung
Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und
Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.
Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie
aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.
Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der
Benutzerdokumentation.
Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom
Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.
Vorsicht
Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.
Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen)
Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese
sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.
Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel
aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der
Wandsteckdose ziehen.
Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand
darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.
Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.
Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks
versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr
eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.
Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur
Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von
anderen Objekten blockiert werden.
Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte
Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller
empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes
de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con
voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja
o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.
Precaucion
Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el
equipo.
Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la
documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.
Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados
por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.
Advertencia
Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica
indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución
general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no
puentearia ni eliminaria.
Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación eléctrica
al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el
módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.
Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde
no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.
Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior no
hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente
la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a
voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.
Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el
sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros
objetos.
Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta
batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las
baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
Precautions
安全须知 • 中文
这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。
这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。
注意
阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。
保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。
遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。
避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。
警告
电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线（
地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过 。
拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电
系统的电源线。
电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。
维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触
电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。
通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东西
挡住通风孔。
锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。按
照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NThis unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

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IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter One • Before you get Started ............................................................................1-1
About this Manua..................................................................................................................... 1-2
Terms and symbols used in this manual ................................................................................1-2
Additional reference material.................................................................................................1-3
About the IP Intercom Modues........................................................................................1-3
Security features........................................................................................................................1-4
Features............................................................................................................................................ 1-4
System Requirements..............................................................................................................1-5
UL Requirements.........................................................................................................................1-5
Chapter Two • Instaation..........................................................................................................2-1
IPI Rear Pane Features and Cabing............................................................................... 2-2
MLC Audio Connection ...........................................................................................................2-4
Sampe Appications ................................................................................................................2-5
Single PC to panel .....................................................................................................................2-5
Multiple PCs to panel ...............................................................................................................2-6
Panel-to-panel mode................................................................................................................ 2-7
Server mode...............................................................................................................................2-8
Intercom with amplifier ...........................................................................................................2-9
Chapter Three • Operation ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Front Pane Features and Operation ..............................................................................3-2
Button Operation .......................................................................................................................3-3
Push to talk operation.............................................................................................................. 3-3
Indication (lighting).................................................................................................................. 3-3
Chapter Four • Initia Conguration..................................................................................4-1
Before you Begin........................................................................................................................4-2
Setting the IP address using Goba Congurator ................................................4-3
Setting the IP address using embedded Web pages............................................4-4
Setting the IP address using the ARP command .................................................... 4-6
Chapter Five • HepDesk Software.......................................................................................5-1
Introduction to the Software .............................................................................................5-2
System Requirements..............................................................................................................5-2
Instaing the Software .......................................................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Program...............................................................................................................5-3

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Conguring the IP Intercom System..............................................................................5-5
Basic Configuration ..................................................................................................................5-5
Using the Configuration Utility ..........................................................................................5-5
Importing a GC2/GCZ file ....................................................................................................5-6
Entering an IP address manually ........................................................................................5-6
Scanning the local subnet...................................................................................................5-7
Configuring an IP device with the configuration utility................................................... 5-8
Talk mode...................................................................................................................................5-9
Listen mode..............................................................................................................................5-10
Group announcement ............................................................................................................5-11
Loading a pre-recorded .wav file .........................................................................................5-12
Changing the default .wav file for intercom events .........................................................5-12
Call forwarding .......................................................................................................................5-13
Setting up a peer-to-peer network ..................................................................................5-13
Setting up one PC as a server............................................................................................5-14
Appendix A • Specications, Part Numbers, Accessories................................ A-1
Specications — IPI 100 Series ......................................................................................... A-2
Incuded Parts (IPI 100 Series........................................................................................... A-3
Accessories (IPI 100 Series ................................................................................................. A-3
Specications — IPI 200 Series ......................................................................................... A-4
Incuded Parts (IPI 200 Series........................................................................................... A-7
Accessories (IPI 200 Series ................................................................................................. A-7
Appendix B • SIS Programming and Contro .............................................................B-1
Host-to-IPI Communications................................................................................................B-2
IPI-initiated Messages .............................................................................................................B-2
Password information ..............................................................................................................B-3
Error responses ..........................................................................................................................B-3
Error response references ........................................................................................................B-3
Commands and Reponses.....................................................................................................B-4
Using the command/response table.......................................................................................B-4
Symbol definitions ....................................................................................................................B-5
Command/response tabe for SIS commands...........................................................B-8

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Appendix C • Mounting................................................................................................................C-1
Mounting the IPI 100 Series ................................................................................................C-2
Mounting the IPI 200 Series ................................................................................................C-3
Appendix D • Button Labes..................................................................................................... D-1
Instaing or Repacing Button Labes.......................................................................... D-2
Button Label Generator software ......................................................................................... D-2
Installing the Button-Label Generator software................................................................. D-2
Using the Button-Label Generator software ....................................................................... D-3
Installing Button Labels........................................................................................................... D-4

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IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series
1
Chapter One
Before you get Started
About This Manual
About the IP Intercom Modules
Features
System Requirements
UL Requirements

Preface
IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Preface
1-2
About this Manua
This manual describes how to configure and operate the following Extron
MediaLink™IP Intercom®Modules:
• IPI101AAP
• IPI104AAP
• IPI201Series
• IPI204Series
NThe IPI 201 and IPI 204 series include AAP and 2-gang version intercoms.
Terms and symbos used in this manua
The following terms are used throughout the manual and carry the following
meanings:
• Theterms“IPI”and“intercom”areusedinterchangeablyinthismanual
to refer to all models.
• Theterm“100Series”referstoboththeIPI101andIPI104.
• Theterm“200Series”referstoboththeIPI201models(AAPor2‑gang
version)andboththeIPI204models.
• Theterm“console”referstoaPCthatisrunningtheIPIntercom
HelpDesk™software and is connected to one or more IPI Intercom
Systems(MLC226IPwithIPI104/101AAPorstand‑aloneIPI201/204
AAPor2‑gangmodels)viaalocalareanetwork.
• “MLC”referstoanMLC226IPMediaLinkController.
• “WAV”referstoaWaveformaudiole,whichhasa“.wav”le
extension.
The following symbols are used in this manual and have the following meanings:
NA Note icon draws attention to important information.
CA Caution icon warns of things that might damage the equipment.
TA Tip provides a suggestion to make setting up or working with the device easier.
WA Warning icon warns of things that might cause injury, death, or other
severe consequences.
DA Dangerous icon is intended to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may
present a risk of electric shock.
IA Important icon warns of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Preface 1-3
Additiona reference materia
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 Modues
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‑room
communications 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conguration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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Security features
TheIPIntercompermitsreal‑timeaudiomonitoringbythehelpdeskofanyroom
where an IPI is installed. Using the IP Intercom HelpDesk software, intercom calls
andpagescanbeloggedanddate/time‑stampedonthehelpdeskcomputer.Event
logs can be accessed and archived for record keeping and tracking purposes.
NIn some states it is illegal to listen in on rooms. To satisfy legal and privacy
requirements, the intercom can play a recurring tone during room monitoring. This
tone can be turned on or off in the HelpDesk Preferences.
ThestatusmonitoringcapablitiesoftheMLC226IPandtheaudiomonitoring
capabilities of the intercom can be combined to monitor the status of equipment
foreachroom.GlobalViewersoftwarecanbeconguredtoautomaticallynotifya
helpdeskoperatororsecuritypersonnelviae‑mail.Helpdeskoperatorsorother
authorizedpersonnelcanthenusetheIPIntercom’saudiomonitoringcapability
to listen to the activity in this room, helping them determine if security personnel
should be dispatched to investigate.
Features
• Two‑way,half‑duplexvoicecommunicationsoveranIPnetwork
• CompatibilitywithIPIntercom‑enabledMLC226IPMediaLinkControllers
(IPI101AAPandIPI104AAP)
• Backlit,congurablePushToTalkbuttons
• Integratedspeakerandmicrophone
• Three‑positionswitchtoadjustspeakervolumelevels(IPI101AAPandIPI104
AAP only)
• LEDindicatortoshowwhentheroomisbeingmonitored
• FourspaceArchitecturalAdapterPlate(AAP)and2‑gangopening(IPI200
series only) mounting
• Connectionviaexistingnetworkcabledrops(onedropperMLC‑IPIpair,
IPI101AAPsandIPI104AAPs,only)

IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Preface 1-5
System Requirements
TheIPIntercomHelpDesksoftwareisavailableatnochargeviatheExtronWeb
site (www.extron.com)ortheDVDthatcomeswithyourIPI.ToinstallandrunIP
HelpDesk, you need a PC that meets the following minimum requirements:
•Microsoft®WindowsXP
•Pentium®4,2GHzorfastermicroprocessor
•Atleast512MBRAM
•500MBormoreavailableharddiskspace
•Windows‑supportedsoundcard,microphone,andspeakers
•MicrosoftDirectXversion9.0corlater
•Microsoft.NETframework,version2.0orlater
•Networkcardandanetworkconnection
INTERCOM MIC ON
IPI 204
PUSHTO TALK
1234
ROOM
101
LAB ADMIN
OFFICE
HELP
DESK
CONFIG
IPI 204
Extron
INTERCOM
MIC ON
IPI 204
PUSHTO TALK
1234
ROOM
101
LAB ADMIN
OFFICE
HELP
DESK
CONFIG
INTERCOM MIC ON
IPI 201
PUSHTO
TALK HELP
DESK
CONFIG
IPI 201
Extron
INTERCOM
MIC ON
PUSHTO
TALK HELP
DESK
CONFIG
UL Requirements
W Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
This product should be used with a UL approved electrical box.
1. This unit is not to be connected to a centralized DC power source or used
beyond its rated voltage range.
2. TheIPI100AAPorIPI200AAPmustbeinstalledinaULlistedjunction box.
The UL approved electrical wall box (junction box) is not included with the IPI;
the installer is responsible for obtaining and installing the box.
3. The unit must be installed in accordance with the NationalElectricalCodeand
with local electrical codes.

Preface, cont’d
IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Preface
1-6

IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series
2
Chapter Two
Instaation
IPI Rear Panel Features and Cabling
MLC Audio Connection
Sample Applications

IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Installation
2-2
Instaation
IPI Rear Pane Features and Cabing
POWER RELAY
C NO AUDIO OUT
LAN
Power
Contact
Relay
Audio Out
IPI 104 AAP, IPI 101 AAP
Rear Panel
AAP Mounting Screws (4)
Intercom Port
1a
2
IPI 204 AAP, IPI 201 AAP
Rear Panel
LAN Port
1b
AAP Mounting Screws (4)
2
3
4
5
ÄIntercom port(IPI101AAPandIPI104AAPonly)—Thisportisusedforpower,
control, and voice data communication with the MLC. Plug one end of a standard,
straightthrough,CAT5,CAT5e,orCAT6cableterminatedwithRJ‑45connectors
into this port. Plug the other end of the cable into the Intercom connector on the
MLC226IP’srearpanel,asshowninthefollowinggure.
HOST
CONTROL
R
1=DIGITAL I/O
2=Tx 3=Rx 5=GND
38400, N, 8, 1
PRESSTAB WITH
TWEEKERTO REMOVE
INTERCOM
AUDIO
OUT
LAN
IPI 101 AAP or IPI 104 AAP
Rear Panel MLC 226 IP Rear Panel
<100’(30.4 m)
CThis is not an Ethernet LAN connection. Do not connect these ports to
the Ethernet.
N A 12 inch (30.5 cm) CAT 6 cable is included with each IPI. If you choose to
terminate your own cable, the cable must be no longer than 100 feet (30.4 m).
Cables must be terminated to the T586A or T586B standard and both ends of a
cable must be wired to the same standard (see cable wiring on the next page).

2-3
IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Installation
ÅLAN port(IPI201AAPand204AAPonly)—PluganRJ‑45jackintotheLAN
connectortoconnecttoanetwork.TheblinkingyellowLEDindicatesLAN
activity.ThegreenLEDlightstoindicateagoodLANconnection.
Patch (straight-through) cable
Side 1 Side 2
Pin Wire color Pin Wire color
1 White-orange 1 White-orange
2 Orange 2 Orange
3 White-green 3 White-green
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Green
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown
Crossover cable
Side 1 Side 2
Pin Wire color Pin Wire color
1 White-orange 1 White-green
2 Orange 2 Green
3 White-green 3 White-orange
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Orange
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown
Clip Down
Side
1
1&2 3&6 4&5 7&8
2345678
Pins
12345678
RJ-45
connector
Twisted
Pairs
bAAP mounting screws — ThesefourscrewsarepermanentlyattachedtotheIPI’s
faceplate. They are used for mounting the faceplate into another device (such as an
MLC226IPAAP)oramountingframe.
NItems cto eapply only to the IPI 201 and IPI 204 models.
cPower — Connectacablebetweenthe2‑pole,3.5,mmcaptivescrewconnectorand
a12VDC,1Apowersupply(included).
CThe power supply shall not be permanently fixed to the building structure
or similar structures.
The power supply shall not be located within environmental air handling
spaces or within the wall cavity.
The installation shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the NationalElectricalCodeANSI/NFPA70,Article725 and the
CanadianElectricalCode,Part1,Section16.
The power supply is to be located within the same vicinity as the Extron
equipment in an ordinary location, Pollution Degree 2, secured to the
equipment rack within the dedicated closet, podium or desk.
dContact Relay — The 2‑pole,3.5,mmcaptivescrewcontact relay connector is used
to control items such as room lighting, window coverings, and door locks. The
contact may be used to control any equipment as long as the contact specifications
of24VDCat1Aarenotexceeded.
eAudio Out — A3‑pole,3.5mmcaptivescrewconnectorisusedforaudiooutput
connection.Itprovidesa‑10dBVbalancedorunbalancedsignalthatcanbe
connected to local, powered speakers or to any audio or paging system.

Instaation, cont’d
IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Installation
2-4
MLC Audio Connection
TheMLC226IPSeriescontrollersthatsupportIPIintercompanelsalsohavearear
panel, line level audio output port that can be connected to local, powered speakers
ortoanyaudioorpagingsystem.Seethewiringguideintheillustrationbelow.
MLC 226 IP Rear PanelMLC 226 IP Rear Panel
R
INTERCOM
AUDIO
OUT
To/from the IPI 104 AAP
or IPI 101 AAP
Rear Panel Intercom Port
To a Speaker,
Audio System, or
Paging System Captive Screw
Connector
+
Do not tin the wires!
NThe volume for this audio output can be adjusted via software only.

2-5
IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Installation
Sampe Appications
There are several ways to make use of an IPIntercomSystem. To see what you can
do with the IPIs, look at the sample scenarios provided in this section.
Singe PC to pane
For a simple intercom system, connect one or more panels to a PC that serves as the
help desk console.
TCP/IP
Network
Classroom
IP 10.XX.XX.02
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
1 2 3
4 5 6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON OFF AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR DVD AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSHTO
TALK HELP
DESK
Lab
IP 10.XX.XX.03
Straight-through
Network Cable
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
1 2 3
4 5 6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON OFF AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR DVD AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSHTO
TALK HELP
DESK
Office
IP 10.XX.XX.04
IPI 104 AAP
PROJECTOR
1 2 3
4 5 6
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON OFF AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR DVD AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
Help Desk Console
IP 10.XX.XX.01
Audio
Card
INTERCOM MIC ON
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 104
PUSHTO TALK
1 2 3 4
SECURITY
LAB ADMIN
OFFICE
HELP
DESK
1. ConnectoneormoreIPI201,IPI204units,orMLC226IP(s)withoneormore
IPI101AAPand/orIPI104AAPunits toanetworkusingstraight‑through
cable.
2. UsingaPCinthenetwork,conguretheIPIsystems,assigningthePC’sIP
addresstoonebuttononeachIPI,usingGlobalCongurator,theunit’sWeb
pages, or the ARP command (seechapter4) . The button light changes from red
to low amber to indicate it is configured and connected to the PC.
3. The intercom user presses and holds the button assigned to the PC to initiate
talk mode. The button glows bright amber, and the Mic On LED lights.
4. The user speaks into the intercom. Audio is output through the PC speakers at
the help desk console.
5. The intercom user releases the button when done speaking.
6. TheconsoleoperatorclickstheTalkbutton(inthesoftware)orpressesthePC’s
space bar to respond.

Instaation, cont’d
IPI 100 and IPI 200 Series • Installation
2-6
Mutipe PCs to pane
SomefacilitiesmayrequireasystemwithtwoormoreconsolePCs.Onemay
be staffed by a computer applications expert, another by security personnel, and
a third by resource aides or lab stockroom staff. Each console is configured to
connect with several intercoms, and each intercom is configured to contact up to
four consoles.
TCP/IP
Network Straight-through
Network Cable
IP 10.XX.XX.03
Audio
Card Chem Lab
Stockroom
IP 10.XX.XX.02
Audio
Card Campus
Police
IP 10.XX.XX.01
Audio
Card MIS
Help Desk
Lab
IP 10.XX.XX.06
IPI 204 AAP
Office
IP 10.XX.XX.07
IPI 201 AAP
MLC 226 IP
Classroom
IP 10.XX.XX.05
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 104 AAP
PROJECTOR
123
456
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON OFF AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR DVD AUX
VIDEO
PC
Classroom
IP 10.XX.XX.04
MLC 226 IP AAP IPI 101 AAP
PROJECTOR
123
456
VOLUME
CONFIG
IR
ON OFF AUTO
IMAGE
MUTE
LAPTOP
VCR DVD AUX
VIDEO
PC
MLC 226 IP
INTERCOM MONITOR
LEVEL
HIGH
MED
LOW
IPI 101
PUSHTO
TALK HELP
DESK
1. Connect one or more PCs to the network and install the IP Intercom HelpDesk
SoftwareoneachPC.Ifcallforwardingisused,Extronrecommendsthatno
more than six PCs should be set up for call forwarding.
Seechapter5for instructions on how to install and use the software.
2.
Connectuptoamaximumof250intercoms (per help desk PC) to a network
usingstraight‑throughcable.Extronrecommendsthatlargesystemsshouldbe
segmented,sothatnomorethan60intercomsareassociatedwithasinglehelp
desk.
3. Configure the
intercoms and set up the intercom list for each console PC. Each
console could be set up to monitor a different group of intercoms, but most
likely the lists will overlap.
In the example shown above, an installation in one building of a college
campus, each room (classroom, lab, or office) contains an intercom. Configure
onebuttononeachintercomtocontactthecomputerhelpdesk.ForIPI104
orIPI204models,congureasecondbuttononeachintercomtocontactthe
campus security department. However, only the intercoms located in physical
sciences classrooms and laboratories have a third button configured to contact
the PC console in the lab stockroom. Only the intercoms installed in offices
haveabuttonconguredtocalltheregistrationdepartment’sconsole.
4. Once the system is configured, each intercom user presses and holds a button
to initiate talk mode. The button glows bright amber, and the Monitor LED
lights.