Woxcon WP6-IP User manual

WP6-IP
Wallplate Control Panel-6 buttons
Program buttons to send RS232 commands to control projectors, screens
and other third-party devices.
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Version: WP6-IP_2018V1.1
User Manual

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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures are shown in this
manual for reference only, different models and specifications are subject to real
product.
This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for
maintenance assistance. the constant effort to improve the product, we reserve the
right to make functions or parameters changes without notice or obligation. Please refer
to the dealers for the latest details.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To i n s u r e t h e be s t fr o m th e p r od u c t , please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for further reference.
l Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment
l Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury
to persons.
l Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical
shock or burn.
l Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause
damage, deterioration or malfunction.
l Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
l To prev e n t f i re o r s h o c k h a z a r d , d o no t ex p o s e t he u n i t to r ai n , m o i s tu r e or i ns t al l
this product near water.
l Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
l Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
l Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
l Keep the module away from liquids.
l Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module
immediately.
l Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
l Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.
l Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
l Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction to WP6-IP ....................................................................................... 1
Features ............................................................................................................. 1
Package List ....................................................................................................... 1
Panel Description ........................................................................................................ 1
System Connection ..................................................................................................... 3
Control Panel Software ................................................................................................ 4
Basic Setting ....................................................................................................... 4
Panel Set ............................................................................................................ 7
Action List ........................................................................................................... 8
Event setting ....................................................................................................... 9
RS232 Setting .......................................................................................... 9
IR Setting ................................................................................................ 11
TCP/IP Setting ........................................................................................ 14
Delay setting ........................................................................................... 15
Compare Setting .................................................................................... 16
LED setting ............................................................................................. 17
Tog g l e S e t t in g ......................................................................................... 18
Event List .......................................................................................................... 20
Specification .............................................................................................................. 22
Panel Drawing ........................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................................................................................ 24
Customer Service ...................................................................................................... 25

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Introduction
Introduction to WP6-IP
The Wallplate Control Panel has (3) built-in programmable RS232 connectors and (2)
Infrared (IR) connectors.
The Programmable Control Panel can fully control the compatible switches, as well as
third-party devices such as matrix switcher, compact scaler switcher, projectors,
screens, etc. Use the device for presentations in showrooms, classrooms, and
boardrooms.
Features
l Each button can be programmed to send bi-direction RS232 commands
simultaneously to control third party devices.
l Each button can be programmed to send the infrared codes simultaneously to
control the third-party devices and support infrared code learning function.
l The unit may be programmed through the ENTERNET port, via the Control
Software.
l Crystal and backlit buttons with easy user-friendly customizable changeable labels.
l The backlit brightness is controllable.
l Dimension: 70mm long and 41mm wide.
Package List
l 1 x WP6-IP
l 2 x Screw (M4*35)
l 1 x Power adapter (12VDC 1A)
l 3 x 2-Pin Pluggable terminal blocks
l 1 x 3-Pin Pluggable terminal block
l 1 x 5-Pin Pluggable terminal block
l 1 x Button label
l 6 x Button caps
l 1 x User Manual
Note: Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please
contact with the dealers.

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Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Power LED
Illuminates red when power on.
2
Button
(6) crystal and luminescent programmable buttons:
Each button can be programed with the Control Panel
Software.
Each label within a button can be easily changed.
Simply select the label you need and change it as
shown below:
TX RX
RS2 32 (3 ) IR (1) I R( 2)
TX RX 12V
PWR
TX RX
ETHERNET
IR
IR
IR
3
4
9
8
12
55
7
6

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3
ETHERNET
RJ45 connector. Connects with PC to run the Control
Panel Software to customize button control. After
setting button functions, the port can be connected to
the third-party device to control it by buttons.
4
IR Sensor
Receives and learns the IR code to build the IR
database.
5
RS232(1)~
RS232(3)
Total 3 R S 2 3 2 p o r t s. Co n n e c t t he third-party devices
which are need to be controlled via the Control Panel
Software.
6
PWR(12V)
Connects with 12V DC power adaptor.
7
IR(1)~ IR(2)
2 IR output ports. Connect with IR Emitter to control
other devices via the Control Panel Software.
8
FIRMWARE
Micro USB port for updating firmware.
9
RESET
Long-press this button 3 seconds until the power LED
goes out to start to the restore factory defaults, and
then the LED will light up while the resetting is
successful.

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System Connection
The WP6-IP can active different ports at one time. It means every button can send the
RS232 commands, IR code at the same time.
The demo system diagram as below:
System Diagram
1) Connect the WP6-IP to the LAN port of Wireless Route, or control device (such as
PC) to ETHERNET port.
2) Connect the third-party devices (such as Matrix Switcher, Compact Scaler Switcher
or Projector) that need to be controlled to RS232 (1) ~RS232 (3) ports.
3) Connect the IR Emitters to IR (1) ~ IR (2) ports.
TX RX
RS232(3) IR(1) IR(2)
TX RX 12V
PWR
TX RX
ETH ER NE T
IR
IR
IR
IR Remote
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
IR:
TCP/IP:
RS232 :
1
Wire l e s s R o u t e

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Control Panel Software
Basic Setting
You can use Control Panel Software to easily set functions for every button.
1) Connect the control PC to the ETHERNET port.
2) The default IP of WP6-IP is 192.168.0.178 (modifiable), the control PC should be
set its network segment to the same as the WP6-IP’s.
Modify the IP of PC
3) Installation/uninstallation of Control Panel Software:
l Installation: Copy the software file to the computer connected with WP6-IP.
l Uninstallation: Delete all the software files in corresponding file path.
Same network
segment as the
switcher

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4) Double-click the below software icon to run this software:
The main window of the Control Panel Software has five parts: Panel Set, TCP/IP,
Action List, Event Set and Event List.
The main window of Control Panel Software is shown as below:
Panel Set: Click “1~6”
to set key action
Show IP addresses of
all connected devices
in LAN.
Show all key actions, and
any action can be
selected for setting
events.
Set events for the selected action.
Show all events.

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The header of the main window has four titles including File, System, Connection and
Help.
l Click “File” → “Save” to save the current setting.
l Click “File” → “Save as” to save all configuration information as a file.
l Click “File” → “Open” to invoke a configuration file.
l Click “System” → “Version” to query the current software version.
l Click “System” → “Message” to query the Link Status, Machine Type, Software
Version, IP Information, MAC address.
l Click “File” → “Software Update”
Hold the button “3” and power on system until the button lights up to enable update
mode → Open upgrade Web page (http://192.168.0.178:4001/) on IE → Type
User ID (admin) and Password (123456) → upload update file → Click “Upload”
l Click “System” → “Factory Defaults” to restore factory defaults.
l Click “Connection” → “TCP/IP” → “Reconnect” to reconnect all WP6-IP.
l Click “Connection” → “Upload” → to load the MCU information from the selected
WP6-IP to control software.
l Click “Connection” → “Download” → to download the current setting information to
the selected WP6-IP from the control software.

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Panel Set
Total 6 customizable buttons on the front panel can be set via this software. Add a
button action to show on the action list, and then add events to make this action will
execute the events.
Here set one button for example:

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Keys 1-6, correspond to the buttons on WP6-IP. Click the key 1, it will pop up dialog as
below:
Action List
All Panel Set actions will be shown on the action list and available actions must be
added to the list. The action list is as the picture below:
Key Type:
1. Press: Execute events when
press button.
2. Release: Execute events
when release button.
3. Toggle: The button can be
regard as composite key,
press the button twice to
execute different events.
Built key group for LED setting.
Delete the selected action.
Delete all invalid actions.
Empty all actions.

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Event setting
Event Set part includes RS232, IR, TCP/IP, Delay, Compare, LED and Toggle setting.
Before set events, an action must be added first. The following introduction is about
how to set events for each action.
RS232 Setting
This item is used for setting the events for RS232 (1) ~ RS232 (3) ports. Click “RS232”,
it will show as below:
Operation procedure:
1) Select the button action in action list.
2) Set the “Lib name” and “Lib Function”. It is optional function, not necessary.
3) Select the RS232 port. The port must be same as model setting, otherwise the
event cannot be added.
4) Confirm and set the baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity.
5) Enter RS232 command in data box, and then press “add” to save setting.

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6) The RS232 data also can be selected from library. Click “Change Lib” to select a
library file and open it, or Click “Edit Lib” to create a library file as below:
Note: Once set up, please press “Save” to save the editing or “Save as” to save as a
file, and then press “OK”.
7) There are two delay send: Set and None. When select “Set”, the number of
sending strings and the delay time between strings can be set.
Enter the RS232 command for device control.
Create/delete the function name of the command
Open/create a library

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IR Setting
This item is used for setting the events for IR (1) ~ IR (2) ports. Click “IR”, it will show
as below:

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Operation procedure:
1) Select the button action in action list.
2) Set the “Lib name” and “Lib Function”. It is optional function, not necessary.
3) Select the IR port. The port must be same as model setting, otherwise the event
cannot be added.
4) Set the IR carrier mode: On/Off
5) The IR data need to be selected from library. Click “Change Lib” to select a library
file and open it. Click “Edit Lib” to create or edit a library file as below:
Note: Once set up, please press “Save Edit” to save the editing or “Save as” to save as
a file, and then press “OK”.
IR Leaning Procedure:
1. Click “learn” to enter IR learning mode.
2. Put the IR Remote close to the IR sensor of WP6-IP.
3. Press any button on the IR Remote to send the IR code to IR sensor,
and it will refresh the IR data.
4. Follow the same steps can learn any function of the remote buttons.
Note: The IR learning mode will be exit automatically while if no operation
within 3 seconds.
Create/delete/rename the
function name of the IR
Create/open a library
Show IR data.

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6) There are two delay send: Set and None. When select “Set”, the number of
sending strings and the delay time between strings can be set.

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TCP/IP Setting
The TCP/IP port supports pass-through function. Yo u can set the events for different IP
port via commands.
Type the IP address of the
device need to be set.
Type the control command.

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Delay setting
This item is to add a delay between two events; so when one event is finished, it will
delay a certain time then start next event. The delay setting is as picture below:
Hour: 0~24;
Minute: 0~60
Second: 0~60