Extron MLC 62 RS CC User guide

User Guide
MediaLink®
MLC 60 Series
MediaLink Controllers
68-2166-01 Rev. E
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions • English
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compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento
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68‑290‑01, sul sito web di Extron, www.extron.com.
Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch
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auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer
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Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo,
, cuando se utiliza en el producto,
avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del
producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
ATENCIÓN: Este símbolo,
, cuando se utiliza en el producto, avisa
al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y
mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el
equipo.
Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento
de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas
relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad
de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.com.
Instructions de sécurité • Français
AVERTISSEMENT :
Ce pictogramme,
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produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du
produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer
un choc électrique.
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importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le
matériel.
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réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets
connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf.
68‑290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.com.
Instrukcje bezpieczeństwa • Polska
OSTRZEŻENIE: Ten symbol,
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poinformować użytkownika o obecności izolowanego i niebezpiecznego
napięcia wewnątrz obudowy produktu, który może stanowić zagrożenie
porażenia prądem elektrycznym.
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Informacji na temat wytycznych w sprawie bezpieczeństwa, regulacji
wzajemnej zgodności, zgodność EMI/EMF, dostępności i Tematy pokrewne,
zobacz Extron bezpieczeństwa i regulacyjnego zgodności przewodnik, część
numer 68-290-01, na stronie internetowej Extron, www.extron.com.
Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский
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安全说明 • 简体中文
警告：
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안전 지침 • 한국어
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and Regulatory Compliance Guide』(P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。
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All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
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MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch,
StudioStation, System INTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V‑Lock, VideoLounge, VN‑Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP,
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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. The Class A limits 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 interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory
Compliance Guide on the Extron website.
Battery Notice
This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the
battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the
Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).
CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions.
ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile.
Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.
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Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
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CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.
ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure.
ATTENTION:
• Risk of property damage.
• Risque de dommages matériels.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this
guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter
“o.”
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shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Extron Glossary of Terms
A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.
Contents
Introduction................................................ 1
About This Guide.................................................. 1
About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink
Controllers........................................................... 1
MLC Models..................................................... 1
Features........................................................... 3
Configuration Software..................................... 5
Device Drivers................................................... 5
Application Diagrams........................................ 5
System Requirements.......................................... 7
Features, Installation, and Operation......... 8
Installation Overview............................................. 8
Front and Left Side Panels.................................. 10
MLC D Front Panels....................................... 10
MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front
and Side Panels............................................ 12
Front Panel Features....................................... 12
Buttons.......................................................... 14
Rear Panel Features........................................... 15
MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module
Rear Panel..................................................... 17
Installation.......................................................... 18
Removing and Replacing the Faceplates........ 19
Replacing Buttons.......................................... 23
Wiring for RS-232 Control (RS Models
Only).............................................................. 24
Wiring for IR Control....................................... 25
Wiring the Relays Port (RS Models Only)......... 25
Wiring the Digital Input Port (RS Models
Only).............................................................. 26
Wiring the Remote Port.................................. 27
Wiring the Volume Control Module
(MLC 64 RS VC D Only)................................. 28
Connecting Power to the MLC....................... 29
Configuring the MLC via the USB Port................ 29
IR Learning......................................................... 33
Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers............ 34
Mounting the MLC 62 D ................................ 34
Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D...................... 36
Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the
MLC 62 RS MK............................................. 38
Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using
Spacers (Optional)......................................... 39
Accessing Covered Panel Features After
Mounting........................................................... 41
Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel
Features........................................................ 41
Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and
MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel
Features........................................................ 42
Front Panel Security Lockout.............................. 43
Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons .......... 43
Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button ........ 43
Software-based Configuration.................. 45
About the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series
Configuration Program...................................... 45
Computer System Requirements.................... 45
Downloading and Installing the Configuration
Software............................................................ 46
Starting the Configuration Software.................... 47
Accessing the Help File................................... 49
Obtaining Device Drivers..................................... 50
Downloading Drivers Using the
Configuration Program .................................. 50
Downloading Drivers from the Web................. 53
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SIS Control................................................ 56
Host-to-Controller Communications................... 56
Controller-initiated Messages.......................... 56
Error Responses............................................. 56
Using the Command and Response Table.......... 57
Symbol Definitions.......................................... 57
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands....................................................... 60
Extron Warranty........................................ 64
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Contents
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Introduction
This section gives an overview of the guide and describes the MLC 60 Series MediaLink
Controllers and their features. Topics include:
•
About This Guide
•
About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers
•
System Requirements
About This Guide
This guide provides detailed information and best practice recommendations about cabling
and configuring the Extron MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers. It provides reference
information about specifications, dimensions, and programming of the controllers.
Throughout this guide the general terms “MLC” and “controller” are used interchangeably
to refer to any MLC 60 Series controller. “MLC D models” applies to the MLC 62 RS D,
MLC 62 IR D, and the MLC 64 RS VC D. “MLC 62” applies to all MLC 60 Series models
except the MLC 64.
About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers
The Extron MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers are panels that control a wide range of
audio/video systems in any classroom, meeting facility, or auditorium via RS-232 or IR. They
act as extended remote control panels, featuring eight (optionally six) labeled backlit buttons
for the MLC 62 models or six for the MLC 64 RS VC D. These buttons can be configured
via the MLC Windows®-based configuration software to control power, input switching, and
volume on a display device or switcher. If desired, you can replace these buttons with ones
having different labels, which also are provided with the controller.
The MLC 64 RS VC D model has, in addition to the configurable buttons, a volume control
module containing an analog volume control knob and a MUTE button. An Extron amplifier
can be connected to this module for volume control via the MLC.
All models can control a projector, display, or switcher via IR. In addition, the MLC 62 RS
models can control display devices, switchers, and various other items such as lights, a
projector lift, or a motorized screen via RS-232, IR, relays, or digital input.
The MLC controllers are housed in secure, compact, one-gang and two-gang sized
enclosures, which can be mounted on a wall or furniture, with or without an electrical
junction box or mounting bracket.
MLC Models
•
MLC 62 IR D — US model. Controls devices by IR only; has a one-gang decoratorstyle faceplate and fits in a one-gang US electrical box.
•
MLC 62 RS D — US model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital input;
has a one-gang decorator-style faceplate and fits in a one-gang US electrical box.
•
MLC 62 RS EU — European model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital
input; has a one-gang Jung frame and fits over a standard one-gang EU electrical box.
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction
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•
MLC 62 RS MK — UK model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital
input; has a standard MK sized frame and fits into a standard one-gang MK electrical
box.
•
MLC 64 RS VC D — US model. Controls devices by RS-232, IR, relays, and digital
input; has a two-gang decorator-style faceplate and fits in a two-gang US electrical
box. Contains a volume control module with an analog potentiometer for volume
control of an Extron amplifier.
NOTE: Only an Extron amplifier with remote volume control capability can be used
with this model.
DISPLAY
ON
DISPLAY
OFF
ON
VOLUME
OFF
VOLUME
PC
PC
VIDEO
LAPTOP
MUTE
VIDEO
Extron
Extron
MLC 62 IR D
MLC 62 RS D
DISPLAY
ON
DISPLAY
OFF
ON
VOLUME
PC
VIDEO
LAPTOP
MUTE
OFF
VOLUME
PC
VIDEO
LAPTOP
Extron
MUTE
Extron
MLC 62 RS EU
MLC 62 RS MK
DISPLAY
ON
OFF
VOLUME
PC
LAPTOP
MUTE
VIDEO
AUX
Extron
MLC 64 RS VC D
Figure 1.
MLC 60 Series Models
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction
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The five MLC models have the same button functionality and use the same configuration
software. All models can be controlled by pressing the front panel buttons or via a host
device using RS‑232 communication and simple ASCII commands (Simple Instruction Set
or SIS). They differ from each other in the following ways:
•
The MLC 62 IR D rear panel does not contain the Relay, Digital Input, or RS-232
control ports that the RS models have.
•
The MLC 64 front panel has seven buttons, one of which (the MUTE button) is located
below the VOLUME knob. This button is used only to mute and unmute the volume on
an Extron amplifier and cannot be configured to perform other functions.
•
Some front, side, and rear panel connectors are located in different places on the
MLC RS D (US), EU (Europe), and MK (United Kingdom) models (see Front and Left
Side Panels on page 10).
Faceplate alternatives
The MLC 60 Series models are available with the following faceplate configurations:
•
MLC 62 IR D — The US IR model is delivered with two six-button faceplates in black
and white. One black and one white decorator-style wallplate are also provided. An
eight-button faceplate is available to order.
•
MLC 62 RS D — The US RS-232 model is delivered with two eight-button faceplates
in black and white. One black and one white decorator-style wallplate are also
provided. A six-button faceplate is available to order.
•
MLC 62 RS EU — The European model is delivered with six-button and eight-button
faceplates, in black or white.
•
MLC 62 RS MK — The UK model is delivered with six-button and eight-button
faceplates, in white.
•
MLC 64 RS VC D — The MLC 64 is delivered with seven-button faceplates in black
and white.
•
Customizable buttons — Eight buttons are standard on the MLC 62 RS models,
prelabeled as shown in figure 1 on the previous page. The MLC 62 IR D has six
prelabeled buttons, and the MLC 64 RS VC D has seven.
Features
An additional set of prelabeled buttons is included with each model, enabling the
controller to be customized to suit the application.
Additional buttons are available to order for all models, labeled in English (the default)
and other languages. Buttons can be ordered with custom labeling as well.
•
Button backlighting — The front panel buttons are backlit to facilitate use in
low-light environments and to provide certain status (such as whether power is on or
off, or which input has been selected).
•
Alternative six-button configuration (MLC 62 RS models only) — For
applications in which input device or button functions are not necessary, the standard
eight-button faceplate on the MLC 62 RS can be replaced with a six-button one.
Each pair of source selection buttons can be changed to a long, single function
button.
•
Device drivers — A wide variety of Extron certified, ready-to-use device drivers are
available via the MLC configuration software and the Extron website.
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction
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•
IR and RS-232 ports — The MLC 64 and the MLC 62 RS models each have a
dedicated serial port for communicating with most types of projectors or flat panel
displays via unidirectional RS-232. They also have an IR/S port, which can be
configured for IR or RS-232 control.
The MLC 62 IR D has only an IR port, which is used for IR communication only.
IR and RS-232 display drivers can be downloaded and used to configure the
controller.
•
Relays (RS models) — Two relay ports enable control of room devices such as lights,
motorized screens, and projector lifts.
•
Digital Input (RS models) — A Digital Input port enables monitoring of a switch or
sensor to control devices.
•
IR Learning — The MLC can be configured by IR learning, using the remote control
of a switcher or display device to create an IR driver that enables the MLC to control
the device.
•
USB configuration port — The MLC can be configured via a USB mini B port,
located on the front or side panel (depending on the model). This port can also
temporarily provide power to the MLC during configuration.
•
Volume adjustment:
•
The MLC 62 models have individual Volume Up and Down buttons for audio
level control, with five LEDs that indicate current audio settings.
•
The MLC 64 has a volume control module with an analog potentiometer knob to
control the audio level for an Extron amplifier that is enabled for remote volume
control. The volume control module also contains a MUTE button for muting and
unmuting the audio (this button cannot be reprogrammed).
NOTE: Only Extron amplifiers can be controlled via the MLC 64 volume
control module.
•
Macro capability — Each button can be configured to execute multiple actions
through the serial or IR control ports. For example, a button can be configured so that
a single press triggers commands to turn on a display, select the RGB input of the
display, and trigger a relay.
•
Toggling — Buttons can be placed in toggle mode, which adds flexibility by enabling
two different sets of commands to be executed with alternating presses of the button.
•
Built-in speaker — A speaker provides audible feedback to confirm user actions
when buttons are pressed (except for the MUTE button on the VCM module of the
MLC 64 RS VC D).
•
Inactivity timer for display shutoff — An adjustable timer controls automatic
shutdown after a specified period of inactivity.
•
Front panel security lockout — If the MLC is installed in an unsecured environment
where easy access is not desirable, a security lockout feature can be implemented to
lock out all front panel controls.
•
Activity LED — A small LED at the top of the MLC front panel lights red, green,
or amber to indicate button presses, data transfer, front panel lockout, and other
actions.
•
Section 508 Compliant — The MLC meets or exceeds accessibility standards
for Electronic Information Technology. For more information about the Extron
Commitment to Accessibility, see the Extron Accessibility web page at
www.extron.com/company/article.aspx?id=accessibility.
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction
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Configuration Software
The MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program is used to configure the MLC
buttons and ports via an RS-232 or USB connection. This software, available for
download from the Extron website, enables you to set functions for the front panel
buttons and to configure the MLC ports in order to control devices via the MLC.
The software works in combination with the IR or RS-232 drivers, also provided at
www.extron.com (see Downloading and Installing the Configuration Software on
page 46 to access this program).
Device Drivers
The MLC can control a switcher, projector, or other display device via IR or RS-232
communication. The MLC must have drivers loaded for the devices it will control in order
to send commands to those devices. Drivers can be obtained in the following ways:
•
You can download IR or RS-232 driver files from Extron via the driver subscription
feature within the MLC configuration program. The drivers are saved on your
computer in a folder located at c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared
Documents\Extron\Driver2 or at c:\Users\Public\Documents\Extron\
Driver2. You can upload the desired drivers to the MLC using the MLC configuration
software.
•
You can capture IR commands from the IR remote control of a device through
IR Learning using the MLC configuration program to create a driver that the MLC
can use. When a driver is created, it can be added to the configuration program so
that the commands can be used to configure the MLC to control the device (see the
MLC 60 Series Help file to configure the MLC using IR Learning).
Application Diagrams
AY
PL
DIS
RS-232 or
IR Projector
Control
F
OF
ONUME
L
RS-232
Switcher
Control
VO
EO
VID
PC
OP
TE
MU
PT
LA
RGBHV
Video
Extron
MLC 62 RS D
S-video
TP
D OU
IFIE LEFT
MediaLink™ Controller
UT
PL
AM
HT
RIG
12V
Tx
4
DIO
AU L
2
1
INP
3
UT
IR
C
R
L
EO
LIN
L
Rx
/IR
LC
B
2/M P
-23
EAM R
PR
A
S
RS
L
UTR
L
L
DIO
AU
UT
INP
5
6
4
S
DIO
AU
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AU
AD dB
-42
TO
dB
+24
EL
E LEV
LIN NO
MO
R
R
R
R
B
TS
TPU G
OU
Extron
MLS 406SA
Projector
NIT
MediaLink®
Switcher
T
OU
RGBHV
and
Audio
V
H
S
EO
VID
3
C
0Hz
2
50-6
240V
100-
OR
MO
R
Y
UT
INP
Extron
SM 3
1
.
1.0A
MAX
Audio
Audio
Full-Range
Speakers
RGBHV
Video
Video
DVD
Figure 2.
VCR
Document Camera
PC
Laptop
w/ Audio
MLC 62 RS D Controlling an MLS 406SA Switcher and a Projector
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction
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IR Projector Control
Projector with
Internal Speakers
AY
PL
DIS
F
OF
E
ONLUM
VO
PC
EO
VGA
VID
Audio
Video
Audio
Extron
MLC 62 IR D
MediaLink Controller
PC
•
•
•
•
IR Display Control
On/Off Control
Input Switching
Volume Control
DVD
Figure 3.
MLC 62 IR D Controlling a Projector
PC
Audio
VGA
RS-232
Display Control
Audio
DVD
Y
LA
SP
DI
Video
ON
F
OF
E
M
LU
VO
Audio
Laptop
EO
VGA
VID
PC
Relay
TE
MU
OP
PT
LA
Projector
with Switched
Audio Output
LE
EB
Extron
MLC 62 EU
TR
2
15
ER
MPAPLIFI
SS
BA
L
VE
LE
STE
REO
NI
PO
WE
R AM
MI
L
DUA O
MON
Extron
MPA 152
Mini Power
Amplifier
MediaLink™ Controller
Screen
Control
Extron
SM 3
Full-Range
Speakers
Figure 4.
MLC 62 RS EU Controlling a Projector and Screen
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction
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RS-232
Display Control
PC
Audio
DVD
VGA
ME
LU
VO
AY
PL
DIS
Audio
F
OF
ON
PC
O
PT
Video
LA
P
TE
MU
X
AU
EO
Laptop
Audio
Projector
with Switched
Audio Output
VGA
S-video
Relay
Screen
Control
OUTPUTS
Document
Camera
R
/ 4Ω
S2
AS
CL ING
WIR
Power
Amplifier
2 Plu
R
WE
PO
X
12V MA
A
0.7
L
V
s
TS
PU
IN
REMOTE
8Ω
A 15
MP
Extron
MPA 152 Plus
VID
Volume Control
R
C
G
A
Extron
MLC 64 RS VC D
MediaLink Controller
50m
10V
L
R
L
Extron
SM 3
Full-Range
Speakers
Figure 5.
MLC 64 RS VC D Controlling an Amplifier, a Projector, and a Screen
System Requirements
The minimum PC system requirements for installing the configuration software include:
•
Intel® Pentium® III 1-GHz processor
•
Microsoft® Windows XP SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
•
Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0
•
512 MB of RAM
•
50 MB of available hard disk space
MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers • Introduction
7
Features,
Installation, and
Operation
This section describes the front, side, and rear panel features of the five MLC models, and
provides procedures for installing and operating them. Topics include:
•
Installation Overview
•
Front and Left Side Panels
•
Rear Panel Features
•
Installation
•
Configuring the MLC via the USB Port
•
Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers
•
Accessing Covered Panel Features After Mounting
•
Front Panel Security Lockout
•
Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button
•
IR Learning
Installation Overview
1. Prepare the installation site as follows:
a. Measure and cut the hole in the mounting surface (see Mounting the MLC 60
Series Controllers, beginning on page 34).
b. Prepare and pull the cables through the electrical box or mounting bracket.
c. Install the electrical box or mounting bracket. (Installation instructions for the
electrical box are provided with it.)
2. (Optional) Make desired changes to the buttons installed in the faceplate, substituting
any of the provided additional buttons (see Replacing Buttons on page 23).
NOTE: The MUTE button on the MLC 64 volume control module cannot be
changed.
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3. Attach the cables to the rear panel connectors of the MLC and to the display device
or switcher. Attach optional IR Emitters if used, and any switches or sensors needed
for other room devices, such as lights, a motorized screen, and so forth). See the
following sections as needed for cabling information:
•
Rear Panel Features
•
Wiring for RS-232 Control (RS Models Only)
•
Wiring for IR Control
•
Wiring the Relays Port (RS Models Only)
•
Wiring the Digital Input Port (RS Models Only)
4. Wire and connect the MLC power supply (see Connecting Power to the MLC on
page 29). Connect all other power cords and turn on all the devices, including the
MLC.
5. Connect a configuration cable from the computer to the MLC by doing either of the
following:
•
Connect a USB A to mini B cable to the MLC USB configuration port and to a
USB port on your computer (see Configuring the MLC via the USB Port on
page 29).
•
Wire an RS-232 cable to the provided 3-pole connector, and connect the cable
between the MLC Remote port and the computer serial port (see Wiring the
Remote Port on page 27).
6. Download and install the MLC Configuration Program (see Downloading and
Installing the Configuration Software on page 46).
7. Download or create drivers for the devices you will be connecting (see Obtaining
Device Drivers on page 50 or IR Learning on page 33).
8. Configure the MLC buttons and ports using the configuration program. (See the
configuration program help file for these procedures. To access the help file, see
Downloading and Installing the Configuration Software).
If you are configuring via the USB port, remove the USB cable when you are finished.
9. Test the system: press the MLC buttons, watch the display, and listen to the audio
output to determine whether the connected devices are responding correctly
(powering on and off, switching inputs, and so forth). If not, ensure all devices are
plugged in and receiving power. Check the cabling and make needed adjustments.
10. Disconnect power from the MLC at the source and from all other devices in the
system.
11. Mount the MLC to the mounting surface, following the appropriate procedure for your
MLC model:
•
For MLC 62 D models, see Mounting the MLC 62 D on page 34.
•
For MLC 62 RS EU and MK models, see Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and
the MLC 62 RS MK on page 38.
•
For the MLC 64, see Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D on page 36.
12. Restore power to the MLC and to the connected devices.
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Front and Left Side Panels
MLC D Front Panels
The front panels of the MLC 62 RS D, the MLC 62 IR D, and MLC 64 models contain
buttons and indicators that are visible and accessible after the MLC has been mounted.
Other front panel controls and connectors are located behind the MLC wallplate and are
not visible after mounting (see Controls behind the wallplate on the next page).
MLC 62 D front panels
By default, the MLC 62 RS D has eight front panel buttons, and the MLC 62 IR D has six.
Both models also have indicator LEDs for volume and activity.
A
DISPLAY
ON
E
OFF
DISPLAY
B
ON
VOLUME
OFF
VOLUME
C
PC
VIDEO
LAPTOP
MUTE
PC
D
D
VIDEO
Extron
Extron
MLC 62 RS D
A
B
C
Activity LED
Display power On and Off Buttons
MLC 62 IR D
D
E
Input Selection buttons
ON button identification nub
Volume buttons and LEDs
Figure 6.
MLC 62 RS D and MLC 62 IR D Front Panels
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MLC 64 RS VC D front panel
The MLC 64 RS VC D front panel contains seven buttons, an Activity LED, and a volume
control knob.
A
E
DISPLAY
B
OFF
ON
VOLUME
PC
G
LAPTOP
D
AUX
F
MUTE
VIDEO
Extron
A
B
Activity LED
Display power On and Off Buttons
Figure 7.
D
E
Input Selection buttons
ON button identification nub
F
G
MUTE button
Volume control knob
MLC 64 RS VC D Front Panel
Controls behind the wallplate
The front panels of the MLC D controllers contain some controls and connectors that are
located behind the wallplate when the controller is mounted. To access these features that
are covered during normal operation, you must remove the wallplate (see Accessing the
Covered MLC D Front Panel Features on page 41).
H
DISPLAY
ON
K
OFF
VOLUME
PC
VIDEO
LAPTOP
MUTE
DISPLAY
I
PC
VIDEO
Reset button
Figure 8.
MUTE
AUX
E
MLC 62 RS D
Reset LED
VOLUME
LAPTOP
J
E
H
I
OFF
ON
MLC 64 RS VC D
J
K
USB configuration port
IR Learning sensor
MLC D Front Panel Controls Behind the Wallplate
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11
MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front and Side Panels
The MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK front panels contain the same buttons and
indicators as the MLC 62 D models. Other connectors and controls are on the left side
panel. To access these features, you must remove the MLC from the installation surface.
When the MLC is removed, the wall frame is released from the mounting surface as well,
leaving the metal mounting bracket in place (see Accessing the MLC 62 RS EU and
MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Features on page 42 for removal procedures).
A
DISPLAY
E
ON
B
OFF
VOLUME
C
PC
VIDEO
LAPTOP
MUTE
D
K
J
E
A
B
C
Activity LED
Display power On and Off Buttons
D
E
Input Selection buttons
ON button identification nub
J
K
USB configuration port
IR Learning sensor
Volume buttons and LEDs
Figure 9.
MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front and Side Panels
NOTE: The MLC 62 RS MK is the same size and has the same front and side panel
features as the MLC 62 RS EU, with the exception of its larger wall frame, which fits over
an MK electrical box.
Front Panel Features
A
Activity LED — This bicolored LED lights green when the MLC front panel buttons
are pressed. It blinks red while enabling front panel lockout (executive mode).
B
Display power On and Off buttons — After configuring these buttons, use them to
turn the connected display device or switcher on and off.
The face of the ON button contains a nub (E), which helps you to identify the button
by touch. When the ON button is pressed, it blinks rapidly while the connected device
is warming up. When the OFF button is pressed, it blinks slowly while the device
is cooling down. When this delay period has elapsed, the power button that was
pressed remains brightly lit. By default, only one of these two buttons can be selected
(active) at a time. Using the MLC configuration software, you can associate other
functions and relays with each of these buttons (see the MLC 60 Series Help file).
C
Volume buttons and LEDs (MLC 62 models only) — Use these buttons to adjust
the audio volume. Each VOLUME button blinks when pressed and continues to blink
while being held. The volume indicator LEDs above the buttons give indications of
change to the volume level as follows:
•
When the RS-232 or IR/S port has been configured with a serial driver that
contains a volume table, the five LEDs light in order from left to right to show
volume level increments.
•
If the current driver does not contain a volume table, the first two LEDs on the left
blink each time the VOLUME Down button is pressed, and the last two LEDs on the
right blink each time the VOLUME Up button is pressed, indicating a volume level
decrement or increment.
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D
Input selection buttons — These buttons can be used to select the desired audio
or video input for the connected device or for a variety of other functions (see figure 9
on the previous page). By default the buttons are set up as follows:
•
MLC 62 RS models — Three of these buttons are set to input mode, meaning
that they are a mutually exclusive group and only one of the buttons can be
selected (active) at a time. The active input button remains brightly lit, while all
other input buttons remain dimly lit. The fourth button, labeled MUTE, is set in
Toggle mode and is not grouped with the others.
•
MLC 62 IR D — Two double-sized buttons are grouped in input mode and are
mutually exclusive.
•
MLC 64 RS — Four double-sized buttons are grouped in input mode and are
mutually exclusive.
You can change this button behavior by using the configuration software to change
the operating mode of the button (see the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration
Program help file for more information).
E
ON button Identification nub — Power ON button face contains a raised nub that
helps you to identify the ON button by touch in a dark or dimly lit room.
F
MUTE button (MLC 64 only) — Press this toggle button to mute and unmute the
volume on the Extron amplifier connected to the volume control module.
G
Volume control knob (MLC 64 only) — Rotate this knob to increase or decrease
the volume on the Extron amplifier connected to the volume control module.
H
I
Reset LED — Indicates the status of a reset in progress.
J
USB configuration port — Connect a USB cable (USB A to mini B) between
your computer and this port to configure the MLC via the configuration software
and to update the firmware. This port can also provide power to the MLC during
configuration.
Reset button — Press this reset button to initiate factory firmware or configuration
resets (see Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button on page 43).
NOTE: Do not use this port as the permanent power source for the MLC. It
should be used for power only during button and port configuration.
K
•
On the MLC D models, the USB port is located at the right edge of the front
panel behind the wallplate. To access this port after installation, you must remove
the wallplate from the unit.
•
On the MLC 62 EU and MK, the USB port is located on the left side panel. To
access this port after installation, you must detach the MLC from the installation
surface.
IR Learning sensor — This sensor enables the MLC to learn IR commands from the
hand-held remote control of a display device or switcher. The IR-learned commands
are used to create an IR driver, then configured to be played back with any button
press (see IR Learning on page 33).
NOTE: Before performing IR Learning to create a driver, check to see if an Extron
driver exists for your device (see Obtaining Device Drivers on page 50).
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13
Buttons
The front panel button illumination provides status on what the MLC is doing. The buttons
are lit while the MLC has power. When a button has been pressed and is active or on, it
lights brightly. While a button is inactive or off, it is lit dimly.
When buttons are grouped together, only the button that is pressed lights brightly. The
other buttons in the group remain dim. (See the configuration software help file for
information on grouping buttons. (See Downloading and Installing the Configuration
Software on page 46 to obtain the software.)
You can remove buttons and replace them with buttons having different labels. You can
then configure the new buttons with the functions that their labels represent, using the
configuration software (see the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program help file
for detailed procedures for configuring the buttons).
Each DISPLAY ON and OFF and input selection button can be set up to perform a
sequence of several functions, which can be combinations of the following options:
•
A driver operation — Execute an RS-232 or IR control command that is part of a
device driver (for a projector, VCR, DVD player, switcher, and so forth).
•
A relay operation — Execute a relay command to a room device such as a
motorized screen or a projector lift.
•
Setting a time delay — Insert delays between executed commands.
•
Setting the button flashing rate — Specify fast or slow flashing of a front panel
button and the number of seconds the button blinks.
NOTE: While a button is blinking, all other front panel buttons are disabled.
•
A user-defined RS-232 operation — Issue a non-driver-associated RS-232
command (one that you programmed separately), such as an SIS command, via the
IR/S or the Com port.
•
Button emulation — Initiate a series of button functions with a single button press.
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Rear Panel Features
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx G
S G
COM
0.4 A MAX
PORT A
IR
D IN
0.4 A MAX
Tx G
F
PWR
12V
Tx Rx G
IN G
2 C
1
S G
Tx G
IN G
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
IR/S
Tx Rx G
PWR
12V
RELAYS
2
I
H
S G
PORT B PORT A
1
D
2 C
D IN
D
E
F
1
RS-232
REMOTE
C
C D E
PWR
12V
B
A
R
A
0.4 A MAX
RS-232
REMOTE
See the wiring and installation sections, later in this section, for connection information.
G B A F
MLC 62 RS D and MLC 64 RS D
Rear Panel
A
B
Remote port
C
Relay ports
(RS models only)
D In port
(RS models only)
Figure 10.
MLC 62 RS EU and
MLC 62 RS MK Rear Panel
MLC 62 IR D Rear Panel
D
E
IR/S or IR port
F
Pwr connector
Com port
(RS models only)
G
H
I
Reset LED
Reset button
DIP switches
MLC 60 Series Rear Panels
A
Remote RS-232 port — This bidirectional RS-232 serial port can be used for
configuration and firmware updates in the same way as the USB port (see Front and
Left Side Panels on page 10). The baud rate is 9600 bps. This port can be used
as a backup for the USB Configuration port (although you cannot power a device
through it).
B
D In (digital input) port (RS models only) — This port enables the MLC to monitor
devices such as push buttons, switches, motion sensors, and moisture sensors and
provides an additional way to trigger functions on the MLC. Connect a switch or a
sensor to this 2-pole captive screw connector to initiate commands via the MLC to
the display device, switcher, or other room devices such as lights or a motorized
screen.
C
Relay ports (RS models only) — These relays allow control of room devices such
as motorized screens, lights, and projector lifts. They are normally open relays and
are rated at 24 V, 1 A. Low-power devices can be connected directly to the relay
ports, while devices requiring more than 24 V can be connected through a third-party
low-voltage controller (LVC).
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15
D
IR/S (IR/serial) or IR port — This port provides unidirectional communication to
control a switcher or a display via RS-232 or IR. For IR control, one or two IR emitters
can be connected with a maximum of 50 feet (15 m) distance from port to emitter.
•
RS models — On all MLC 60 Series RS models, this port is labeled Port B
IR/S. It can be set up via the configuration software to send out unidirectional
RS-232 (the default) or IR commands. In the configuration software, this port is
called Port B (IR/S).
•
MLC 62 IR D — On the IR-only model, this port is labeled Port A IR and issues
only IR commands. In the configuration software, this port is called Port A (IR).
E
Com port (RS models only) — This serial port, labeled Port A Com, provides
unidirectional communication to control a switcher or a display via RS-232. In the
configuration software, this port is called Port A (RS-232).
F
PWR (power) connector — Connect the supplied 12 VDC, 1 A power supply (or
any other Extron approved power supply capable of providing 12 VDC) to this 2-pole
captive screw connector.
ATTENTION:
• The power supply must not be permanently fixed to the building structure or
similar structures.
• La source d’alimentation ne devra pas être fixée de façon permanente à une
structure de bâtiment ou à une structure similaire.
• Do not place the power supply within environmental air handling spaces or
the wall cavity.
• Ne pas placer les sources d’alimentation dans une zone de traitement de l’air
ni dans une cavité murale.
• The installation must 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.
• Cette installation doit toujours être en accord avec les mesures qui s’applique
au National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725, et au Canadian
Electrical Code, partie 1, section 16.
• The power supply must be located within the same vicinity as the Extron AV
processing equipment in an ordinary location, Pollution Degree 2, secured to
a podium, a desk, or an equipment rack within a dedicated closet.
• La source d’alimentation doit être située à proximité de l’équipement
audiovisuel Extron dans un emplacement habituel, avec un degré de
pollution 2, fixée à une estrade, un bureau, ou dans une baie technique à
l’intérieur d’un placard dédié.
• Always use a power supply provided by or specified by Extron. Use of an
unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and
may cause damage to the supply and the end product.
• Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie ou recommandée par
Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute
conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi
que le produit final.
G
H
Reset LED — Indicates the status of a reset in progress.
I
DIP switches — Reserved for future use.
Reset button — Press this button to initiate factory firmware or configuration resets
(see Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button on page 43).
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MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module Rear Panel
RS-232
REMOTE
D IN
Tx Rx G
IN G
2 C
1
S G
PWR
12V
0.4 A MAX
Tx G
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
VOL
GND
J
10V
The MLC 64 RS VC rear panel is illustrated below. The MLC module rear panel (right side
as you view it from the back) has the same features as that of the MLC 62 RS D (see
figure 10 on page 15).
Figure 11.
J
MLC 64 RS VC D Rear Panel VCM Features
Volume control module connector (MLC 64 RS VC D only) — Connect an Extron
amplifier to this 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector to enable volume and mute
control by the MLC (see Wiring the Volume Control Module (MLC 64 RS VC D
Only) on page 28).
NOTE: Use only Extron amplifiers with the MLC 64 RS VC D.
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Installation
The MLC 60 Series can be installed as listed below:
•
The MLC 62 RS D and MLC 62 IR D can be installed in a standard one-gang
electrical wall box or a one-gang mounting bracket (“mud ring”).
•
The MLC 64 RS VC D can be installed in a two-gang junction box or mounting
bracket.
•
The MLC 62 RS EU can be installed in a standard one-gang EU junction box.
•
The MLC 62 RS MK can be installed in a standard one-gang MK junction box.
ATTENTION:
• Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. UL
listed electrical boxes are recommended.
• L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués par le personnel autorisé
uniquement. Des boîtiers électriques approuvés UL sont recommandés.
• Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly.
• Assurez vous que le boîtier d’encastrement est correctement mis à la terre.
• The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process is critical. The ideal
length is 3/16 inches (5 mm). If it is longer, the exposed wires may touch, causing
a short circuit between them. If it is shorter, the wires can be easily pulled out
even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.
• La longueur des câbles exposés est primordiale lorsque l’on entreprend de les
dénuder. La longueur idéale est de 5 mm (3/16 inches). S’ils sont un peu plus
longs, les câbles exposés pourraient se toucher et provoquer un court circuit.
S’ils sont un peu plus courts, ils pourraient sortir, même s’ils sont attachés par les
vis captives.
• Install into a UL listed outlet/junction box with the provided faceplate or a UL
listed faceplate.
• Installer dans une prise de courant ou un boîtier de raccordement certifié(e) UL
avec le panneau avant fourni ou un panneau avant certifié UL.
• For use only with Extron UL listed Medialink or IP Link products.
• À utiliser uniquement avec des produits MediaLink ou IP Link d’Extron, certifiés
UL.
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Removing and Replacing the Faceplates
Each MLC model is delivered with a faceplate (bezel) attached. This faceplate can be
removed if you want to replace any of the buttons or exchange the faceplate for another.
Replacement kits containing six-button or eight-button faceplates and additional buttons
can be ordered (see www.extron.com for information on parts that are provided or
available to order for each MLC model).
Removing and replacing an MLC D faceplate
The MLC D models are delivered with a black faceplate attached. If desired, you can
remove this faceplate and replace it with the white one that is also provided with the
product. (Matching black and white decorator-style wallplates are also provided.)
1. Remove the faceplate from the MLC D as follows:
At the center top and bottom of the faceplate are tabs, which insert into slots on the
MLC main board and hold the faceplate in place. For each tab:
a. Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into
the hole above or below the tab.
b. Pressing each tab in and up, pry the top and bottom of the faceplate away from
the board (see figure 12).
DISPLAY
ON
OFF
VOLUME
PC
VIDEO
Extron
Figure 12.
Removing the Faceplate (MLC 60 Series D Models)
2. If you are switching faceplates, transfer the buttons from the faceplate you removed
to the replacement one.
3. Make any desired button changes (see Replacing Buttons on page 23).
4. To attach the faceplate, make sure that both the faceplate and the MLC board are
upright and line up the pegs in upper-left and lower-right corners on the back of the
faceplate with the two diagonal holes on the MLC board.
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5. Press the faceplate onto the board with the pegs in the holes until the tabs at the top
and bottom of the faceplate snap into their slots on the board (see figure 13).
Insert peg
on faceplate
into hole.
Insert tab on faceplate
into slot.
Tab
Peg
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Attaching the Faceplate (MLC 60 Series D Models)
Removing and replacing the MLC 64 VCM module knob and faceplate
The MLC 64 is provided with one black and one white VCM faceplate and volume control
knob. You can change the faceplate, knob, or both on the volume control module as
described in the following procedures.
Replacing the MLC 64 volume control knob
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the faceplate or the board from the wallplate in
order to replace the knob.
1. Rotate the knob to its lowest setting (the dot on the knob should be aligned with the
bottom edge of the volume icon on the faceplate) to line up the notch in the edge
of the knob with the notch in the edge of the hole in the faceplate, enabling you to
access the hex screw on the knob.
2. Insert the small Allen wrench (provided) into the opening created by the two notches,
until it stops.
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3. Give the Allen wrench a one-half turn counterclockwise to loosen the hex screw
holding the knob.
Use Allen Wrench
to Loosen Screw
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Turn Knob to
Expose Screw
Figure 14.
Removing the Volume Knob
4. Lift off the knob.
5. Press the new knob onto the spindle of the VCM, making sure that the spindle is
turned all the way to the left and that the dot on the knob is aligned with the bottom
edge of the volume icon on the faceplate.
6. Tighten the hex screw by inserting the Allen wrench and giving it one-half turn
clockwise.
Replacing the MLC 64 volume control module faceplate
To change the faceplate on the MLC 64 volume control module, you must remove the
volume control module from the wallplate.
1. Remove the volume control knob from the faceplate (see Replacing the MLC 64
volume control knob, steps 1 through 4, on the previous page).
2. At the center top and bottom of the faceplate are tabs, which insert into slots on the
VCM module board and hold its faceplate in place. For each tab:
a. Insert the flat end of the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into
the hole above or below the tab (see figure 15).
b. Pressing each tab in and up, pry the top and bottom of the faceplate away from
the board.
VOLUME
MUTE
Figure 15.
Removing the MLC 64 Volume Control Module Faceplate
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3. Making sure that both the faceplate and the volume control module board are
upright, line up the pegs in the upper-left and lower-right corners of the new
faceplate with the holes in the board.
4. Press the faceplate onto the board until the tabs at the top and bottom of the
faceplate snap into their slots on the board.
Removing and replacing the MLC 62 RS EU and MK faceplates
The MLC 62 RS EU and MK are each provided with an eight-button and a six-button
faceplate and matching wall frame. If desired, you can remove the faceplate to change
buttons or to replace it with a different one.
1. Remove the MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK faceplate as follows:
a. On the right and left edges of the MLC faceplate are two pairs of slots, into which
two small tabs on either side of the MLC fit. Insert the flat end of the provided
Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver into one of the side slots.
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Figure 16.
Removing the Faceplate (MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK)
b. Press inward with the screwdriver until the tab snaps free of its slot.
c. Repeat steps a and b for the other tab on the same side of the faceplate.
d. Lift the faceplate up and off the MLC. If the faceplate does not come free of the
MLC, repeat steps a through c for the two tabs on the other side of the unit.
2. If you are switching faceplates, transfer the buttons from the faceplate you removed
to the replacement.
3. Make any desired button replacements (see Replacing Buttons on the next page).
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4. Replace the faceplate as follows:
a. Hold the MLC with its board against the back of the faceplate, aligning the two
tabs on each side of the unit with the two slots on each side of the faceplate.
DI
ON
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Ridge on tab
snaps into slot.
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Figure 17.
Replacing the Faceplate (MLC 62 RS EU)
5. Each tab has a ridge that must snap into a slot on the side of the MLC. Press the
MLC into the faceplate until the tab ridges snap into their slots. Check to make
sure that all four tabs are securely in place.
Replacing Buttons
Additional labeled buttons are provided with the MLC and are available to order from the
Extron website. These buttons can be used to replace the factory-installed buttons in the
MLC faceplate.
Each row of single-sized buttons is a single membrane. The entire membrane is removed,
so that the buttons are replaced in rows. To replace buttons on the MLC:
1. Remove the faceplate from the MLC (see Removing and Replacing the
Faceplates on page 19).
2. From the front of the faceplate, press the button or button pair to be replaced back
through its slot in the faceplate until the membrane containing the buttons is free.
3. On the back of the faceplate, place the new button or row of
buttons through the one or two slots in which they will be installed.
Line up the two pegs in the upper-left and lower-right corners of the
new button membrane (see the illustration at right) with the holes
located at opposite corners of the empty pair of slots in the faceplate.
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Figure 18.
Replacing a Button Row
4. Press the two buttons into the faceplate until the pegs on the membrane are seated
in the corresponding holes.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for any additional buttons that you want to replace, then
reattach the faceplate.
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Wiring for RS-232 Control (RS Models Only)
The MLC 60 Series RS models can send out RS-232 commands through the PORT A
COM port or the PORT B IR/S port to control a display device or switcher that is connected
to the port.
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx G
Connecting to Port A Com
D IN
IN G
Port A Com is a unidirectional serial port to which you can connect a display device or
switcher for control via RS-232 as follows:
2 C
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
1. Connect the Rx pin on the display device or switcher to the Tx pin of PORT A COM.
Ground ( )
Transmit (Tx)
Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
PWR
12V
0.4 A MAX
Tx G
S G
1
2. Connect the ground pin of the output device to the MLC ground (G) pin.
Display Device
MLC RS D Rear Panel
Figure 19.
Connecting a Display Device to Port A Com of an MLC RS D
Refer to the communication sheets for your device drivers for information on compatible
baud rates and cabling type and distance. These communication sheets are accessed
via the MLC configuration software and also at www.extron.com, Download tab (see
Obtaining Device Drivers on page 50 or the configuration program help file to view the
communication sheets and download the device drivers).
Connecting to Port B IR/S
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx G
This port can be used for either IR or RS-232 unidirectional serial communication. To
control a display device or switcher via RS-232 from this port, connect the device as
follows:
IN G
D IN
2 C
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
1. Connect the Rx pin on the display device or switcher to the S (signal) pin of PORT B
IR/S.
Ground ( )
Transmit (Tx/IR)
Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Display Device
PWR
12V
0.4 A MAX
Tx G
S G
1
2. Connect the ground pin of the output device to the MLC ground (G) pin.
MLC RS D Rear Panel
Figure 20.
Connecting a Display Device to Port B IR/S of an MLC RS D
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Wiring for IR Control
To control devices via infrared (IR) commands from the MLC, connect one or two IR
emitters to the IR/S port (RS models) or the IR port (IR model). The IR and IR/S ports
provide unidirectional IR signal output to control a display, projector, switcher, or other
device such as a DVD player.
You can connect one or two single IR emitters or one dual IR emitter to the IR or IR/S
port to control one or two devices. Because the MLC captive screw plugs have small
openings that accept just one wire per pole, to connect two IR emitters to the MLC insert
one ground wire (black) and one IR signal wire (black with a white stripe) in the MLC 62 IR
or IR/S port. Connect the IR emitters to those wires as shown below.
VCR
(–)
Ground
IR Signal
(–)
(+)
(–)
(+)
IR Signal
Ground
(+)
One Dual IR Emitter
Legend
(+)
(–)
DVD Player
Two Single IR Emitters
Black Wire
Black Wire with White Stripe
(–)
(+)
Figure 21.
IR Emitters for the MLC 60 Series
For IR control, there can be a maximum of 50 feet (15 m) between the IR or IR/S port and
the IR emitters.
Example: Figure 22 shows a single IR emitter connected to the IR/S port of an
MLC 62 RS EU or an MLC 62 RS MK.
IN G
Tx G
COM
RELAYS
IR/S
Tx Rx G
D IN
S G
RS-232
REMOTE
2 C
PWR
12V
1
0.4 A MAX
PORT B PORT A
50'
(15 m max.)
Ground
IR Signal
IR Emitter
1
2
R
MLC RS EU or MK Rear Panel
Figure 22.
Connecting an IR Emitter to the IR/S Port of an MLC 62 RS EU or
RS MK
Wiring the Relays Port (RS Models Only)
Connect one or two devices such as room lights, a projector lift, or a motorized screen
(see figure 23 on the next page) to the RELAYS port. This port accommodates two relay
connections.
To connect a device to one of the relay ports:
1. Connect the ground wire of the device to pin 3 of the provided 3-pole captive screw
connector.
2. Connect the signal wire of the device to pin 1 or 2 of the 3-pole connector.
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3. Plug the 3-pole connector into the MLC 3-pole captive screw RELAYS port.
Tx Rx G
RS-232
REMOTE
D IN
2 C
1
S G
Tx G
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
IN G
Example: In figure 23, a low-voltage controller connected to a motorized screen has been
wired to pins 2 and 3 of the provided 3-pole captive screw plug. When this connector is
plugged into the rear panel RELAYS port, the device is connected to the MLC relay port 2
(pins 2 and Common (C) of the MLC 3-pole RELAYS connector).
Power
Supply
Pin:
3
2
1
Ground
110/220 V
Ground
Signal
Low Voltage
Screen Control
PWR
12V
0.4 A MAX
MLC RS D Rear Panel
Figure 23.
Motorized
Screen
Connecting a Motorized Screen to the Relay Port of an MLC RS D
To connect devices to both relay ports:
1. Connect
the ground wires of both devices to pin 3 of the provided 3-pole captive
MLC 62 RS D
Rear Panel
screw
connector.
2. Connect the signal wire of one device to pin 2 and the other device to pin 1 of the
3-pole connector.
3. Plug the 3-pole connector into the MLC RELAYS port.
To define the operation of a relay and associate it with a button or a digital input, use the
configuration software (see the “Adding relays to buttons” or “Configuring the Digital Input
Port” topics of the program help file for setup procedures).
Wiring the Digital Input Port (RS Models Only)
The Digital Input (D IN) port on the MLC rear panel lets you connect a switch or sensor
to control other devices in the room that are connected to the MLC serial, IR, and relay
ports. This port measures two states — high and low — of the connection between the
switch or sensor and the connected device. The port accepts 0 to 24 VDC input. The
threshold voltages are as follows: a voltage below 1.0 VDC is measured as logic low, and
a voltage above 1.5 VDC is measured as logic high.
There is also an internal, +5 VDC, selectable, pull-up resistor for this circuit. If a connected
device does not have its own power source and will be powered through the controller,
configure this port (via the MLC configuration software) with Input with Pullup as the digital
input mode. If the connected device provides its own power, select Input for the digital
input mode (see the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program Help File to select
the digital input mode).
In addition, you can program actions on this port, so that each time a high or low state is
detected, one or more functions are performed. An example of this is front panel lockout,
or executive mode (see the configuration software help file to configure the Digital Input
port).
To wire the Digital Input connector:
1. Connect the ground port of the input device to pin 2 of a provided 2-pole captive
screw connector.
2. Connect the signal port of the input device to pin 1 of the captive screw connector.
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3. Plug the wired connector into the MLC rear panel Digital Input (D IN) connector.
Example: The diagram below shows a two-position switch connected to the D IN port of
an MLC 62 RS D.
D IN
Tx Rx G
IN G
2 C
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
RS-232
REMOTE
Two-position Switch
Pin:
2
1
Ground ( )
Digital Input 1
1
MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel
Tx G
S G
Figure 24.
Connecting a Two-position Switch to the Digital Input Port
PWR
12V
0.4 A MAX
Wiring the Remote Port
The Remote port provides an alternative connection by which the MLC can be configured
and controlled from a host device or computer. (The primary means of configuring the
MLC is through the USB port, see Configuring the MLC via the USB Port on page 29.)
In addition, SIS commands can be issued through this port from the computer to control
the MLC (see SIS Control, beginning on page 56).
The RS-232 protocol for this connection is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, 8 data bits,
no flow control. Use a female 9-pin to bare wire RS-232 cable or a universal control
cable (such as UC50' or UC100') to connect a Windows-based PC or an RS-232 control
system to the MLC via this 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector as follows:
1. Wire the RS-232 cable to a 3-pole captive screw plug (provided with the MLC), as
follows:
•
Transmit wire to pin 2, which plugs into the Rx (receive) port
•
Ground wire to pin 3, which plugs into the _ (ground) port
IN G
D IN
2 C
S G
1
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
Tx Rx G
Receive wire to pin 1, which plugs into the Tx (transmit) port
RS-232
REMOTE
•
Pin:
3
2
1
Ground
Rx Receive
Tx Transmit
Ground ( ) 5
Transmit (Tx) 3
Receive (Rx) 2
9 pin HD
Connector
PWR
12V
0.4 A MAX
Tx G
MLC 62 RS D Rear Panel
Figure 25.
1
5
9
6
To RS-232 Port on Computer
or Control System
Connecting a Host Computer or Control System to the
Remote Port
2. Plug the 3-pole connector into the REMOTE port on the MLC rear panel.
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Wiring the Volume Control Module (MLC 64 RS VC D Only)
Connect the remote volume control port of an Extron amplifier to the 3-pole captive screw
connector on the rear panel of the MLC 64 volume control module, as shown in figure 26.
No software configuration is required for this module.
NOTES:
• Choose an Extron amplifier that is capable of remote volume control and muting.
Not all Extron amplifiers have remote volume control ports. The MPA 401 or
MPA 152 Plus are examples of the type of amplifier to use.
• Use shielded cable for audio connections to avoid inducing noise.
1. Wire a 3-pole captive screw connector (provided) to an audio cable as shown below:
Vol/Mute
10V
1 2 3
Amplifier
Rear Panel
10 V
Vol/Mute
Ground
10V
VOL
GND
MLC 64 VCM Rear Panel
Figure 26.
Wiring the Volume Control Module
Wire the Vol/MUTE connector of the amplifier to the following ports on the MLC:
•
GND = ground
•
VOL = Volume and mute control with DC voltage. The range is 0 to 10 V, where
0 V is mute and 10 V is maximum volume.
•
10V = 10 VDC reference voltage
2. Plug the wired connector into the 3-pole captive screw connector on the rear panel of
the MLC 64 volume control module.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable to an Extron amplifier that is capable of
remote volume control (such as the XPA 1002).
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Connecting Power to the MLC
See F PWR (power) connector on page 16 for important cautions about power
supplies. Connect the provided 12 VDC, 1 A power supply to the MLC as follows:
1. Wire one of the supplied 2-pole captive screw connectors as shown below.
Ridges
Smooth
A
A
3/16” (5 mm) Max.
RS-232
REMOTE
Tx Rx G
SECTION A–A
Power Supply Output Cord
IN G
D IN
2 C
PORT A PORT B
COM
IR/S
RELAYS
Figure 27.
Wiring the Power Connector
Ground
12 VDC Input
PWR
12V
0.4 A MAX
Tx G
S G
1
2. Plug the connector into the rear panel PWR connector. In the example below, a power
supply is being connected to the PWR connector of an MLC 62 RS D.
MLC Rear Panel
Ground All Devices
Figure 28.
External
Power Supply
(12 VDC)
Connecting a Power Supply to an MLC
Configuring the MLC via the USB Port
The USB mini B port can be used to configure the MLC via the configuration software
and to update the firmware. This USB port also functions as a power source for the MLC
during configuration.
NOTE: Do not use this port as the permanent power source for the MLC. It should be
used for power only during button and port configuration.
1. If the MLC has already been installed, access the USB port as follows:
•
MLC D models — Remove the wallplate from the unit to access the USB port,
which is located on the front panel behind the wallplate (see Accessing the
Covered MLC D Front Panel Features on page 41).
•
MLC 62 RS EU and MK — Remove the MLC from the installation surface to
access the USB port, which is located on the left side panel (see Accessing
MLC 62 RS EU and MK Side and Rear Panel Features on page 42).
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2. Connect a USB A to mini B cable between the USB configuration port and the USB
port on your computer.
DISPLAY
ON
OFF
Mini Type B
USB
Type A
USB
VOLUME
PC
VIDEO
LAPTOP
MUTE
USB
Ports
USB 1
USB Cable
Extron
MLC 62 D Front Panel
PC
Figure 29.
USB Port Connection for MLC D Models
Mini Type B
USB
Type A
USB
USB Cable
USB 1
USB
Ports
MLC 62 RS EU or
MLC 62 RS MK
Left Side Panel
PC
Figure 30.
USB Port Connection for MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK
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3. If this is the first time you have connected an MLC to this USB port on your computer,
the Found New Hardware Wizard screen opens. On the first screen, you can specify
whether you want the computer to connect to Windows Update in order to search
the web for the driver that it needs to communicate with the MLC via the USB port. (If
the USB driver already exists on your computer, select No, not this time.)
Figure 31.
Found New Hard Wizard Opening Screen
•
Select the Yes, this time only radio button if you want your computer to
connect to Windows Update only this one time.
•
Select Yes, now and every time I connect a device if you want the computer
to automatically connect to Windows Update to search the web every time the
MLC is connected to this USB port.
•
Select No, not this time if you do not want the computer to connect to
Windows Update to search the web (for example, if the driver is already present
on the computer).
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4. Click Next. On the next screen, make sure that the Install the software
automatically (Recommended) radio button is selected, then click Next. (You do
not need to insert a disc.)
Figure 32.
Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver
Automatically
Your computer locates the driver needed for it to communicate with the MLC via
the USB port. This driver is loaded to the computer hard drive when the MLC
configuration program is installed.
5. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizard.
NOTE: This wizard appears only the first time you connect the MLC to each USB
port. You do not see the wizard again unless you connect the MLC to a different
USB port on your computer.
6. Configure the MLC ports and buttons as desired, using the MLC configuration
program (see the MLC 55, 62, and 64 Series Help file for information on these
procedures). To obtain the software, see Downloading and Installing the
Configuration Software on page 46.
7. When finished configuring, disconnect the USB cable from the MLC, and replace the
faceplate or return the MLC to its position in the installation surface.
NOTES:
• Unlike the rear panel Remote port, which can also be used to configure the
MLC, the cable to the USB port cannot remain connected when the MLC
62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK is mounted, or when the MLC D wallplate is
attached.
• If you want to upload a new configuration via USB after the MLC has
been mounted, you must detach the MLC D wallplate or remove the
MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK unit from the installation surface (see
Accessing Covered Panel Features after Mounting on page 41 for the
procedures).
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IR Learning
The IR learning transceiver sensor on the MLC front or left side panel can receive and
“learn” commands from the infrared remote controls of other devices via the MLC
configuration software. IR Learning enables you to create an IR driver file to control the
projector or input devices such as a DVD player. IR Learning of projector control codes
is necessary only if there is no Extron driver available for your projector or if you need to
customize the driver.
The IR transceiver accepts infrared signals of 30 kHz to 60 kHz. Point the IR remote
control directly at the transceiver for best results. The diagrams below indicate the best
distances and angles at which to hold the remote control.
IR Learning
Receivers
DISPLAY
SET
UP
VIDEO
TV
INPUT
EFFECT
ON/OFF
OFF
PRG+
PLAY
PAUSE
PRG–
STOP
RGB1
UP
DOWN
+100
FF
RIGHT
+
INPUTS
RGB2
POWER
DIR B
TIME/
LEVEL+
DECK
A/B
TV
MUTE
6
9
3
VCR
DISP
TUNER
SKIP/CHAPTER
SLEEP
DLY/CNT/REAR
S-Video
TIME/
LEVEL–
REW
LEFT
–
DIR A
REC/
PAUSE
5
8
2
TAPE
0
1
CD
INPUT SELECT
DVD/LD
TEST
4
7
ENT
TV/DBS
PHONO
ON
4"–14"
(10–36 cm)
Figure 33.
VOLUME
IR Learning on an MLC D Model
IR Learning Transceiver
VIDEO
SET
UP
TV
INPUT
PRG+
PLAY
RGB1
UP
FF
+
INPUTS
RGB2
POWER
DIR B
TV
MUTE
RIGHT
TIME/
LEVEL+
DOWN
+100
DECK
A/B
6
9
3
VCR
DISP
TUNER
SKIP/CHAPTER
PRG–
–
STOP
PAUSE
SLEEP
DLY/CNT/REAR
DIR A
S-Video
LEFT
TIME/
LEVEL–
REW
REC/
PAUSE
TAPE
EFFECT
ON/OFF
CD
INPUT SELECT
5
2
8
1
0
DVD/LD
TEST
4
7
ENT
TV/DBS
PHONO
4"–14"
(10–36 cm)
MLC 62 RS EU
and MLC 62 RS MK
Left Side Panel
Figure 34.
IR Learning on an MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK
To set up the MLC for IR Learning, use the MLC configuration software (see the MLC 55,
62, and 64 Series Help file for the procedures).
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Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers
When the system has been cabled, configured, and tested, the MLC can be installed
in a wall or furniture. After you have any desired changes to the faceplate or front panel
buttons and configured the buttons, mount the MLC as described in the following
sections.
Mounting the MLC 62 D
You can mount an MLC 62 RS D or MLC 62 IR D to a UL-approved one-gang sized
electrical junction box or mounting bracket (included).
Mounting an MLC 62 D to an electrical junction box
ATTENTION:
• Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly.
• Assurez vous que le boîtier d’encastrement est correctement mis à la terre.
1. Mount the electrical junction box in the wall or furniture, following the directions
provided with the box.
2. Run the cables through the electrical box.
3. Connect all cables and disconnect power from all devices at the source.
4. Insert the MLC unit into the mounted electrical box.
5. Secure the MLC to the box using two of the provided screws in the slots at the top
and bottom of the unit.
6. Fasten the decorator-style wallplate onto the unit using two of the provided screws in
the holes at the top and bottom.
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MLC 62 D
Decorator-Style
Wallplate
Figure 35.
Mounting an MLC 62 D in an Electrical Junction Box
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Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Mounting Bracket
A standard one-gang US mounting bracket (“mud ring”) is provided with the MLC 62 D
models. If desired, you can mount the MLC to this type of bracket instead of to an
electrical box. To mount the controller to a standard one-gang US mounting bracket,
follow these steps:
1. Cut a hole in the mounting surface large enough to accommodate the provided
one-gang mounting bracket (see figure 36 for the dimensions).
2. Insert the mounting bracket into the hole.
3. Turn the two screws on the bracket so that the locking arms rotate behind the
mounting surface until they clamp securely to it. Do not overtighten.
4. Run the cables through the mounting bracket and attach them.
5. Place the MLC D onto the bracket so that the oval screw holes at the top and bottom
of the MLC line up with the oval holes at the top and bottom of the bracket.
6. Place the wallplate onto the MLC front panel, then attach both to the bracket, using
two of the provided screws in the holes at the top and bottom.
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Mounting an MLC 62 D to a Standard One-gang US Mounting
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Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D
Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to an electrical junction box
ATTENTION:
• Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly.
• Assurez vous que le boîtier d’encastrement est correctement mis à la terre.
1. Mount a two-gang electrical junction box in the wall or furniture, following the
directions provided with the box.
2. Run the cables through the electrical box.
3. Connect all cables and disconnect power from all devices at the source.
4. Place the MLC and VCM units side-by-side into the mounted electrical box.
5. Secure the MLC and VCM to the box using the provided screws in the oval slots at
the top and bottom of the two boards.
6. Fasten the wallplate onto the unit using the four provided black or white screws in the
holes at the top and bottom of the wallplate.
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Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to an Electrical Box
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Mounting an MLC 64 RS VC D to a Mounting Bracket
A standard two-gang US mounting bracket is provided with the MLC 64. To mount the
MLC 64 to this type of bracket:
1. Cut a hole in the mounting surface large enough to accommodate the provided
two-gang mounting bracket.
2. Insert the mounting bracket into the hole.
3. Turn the two screws on the bracket so that the locking arms rotate behind the
mounting surface until they clamp securely to it. Do not overtighten.
4. Run the cables through the mounting bracket and attach them.
5. Place the MLC 64 and the volume control module side-by-side onto the bracket so
that the centers of the oval screw holes at the top and bottom of both module boards
line up with the four holes on the bracket.
6. Insert the four provided silver, rounded Phillips head screws through the oval holes
in the two MLC boards and then the round holes in the decorator-style mounting
bracket behind, and tighten the screws.
7. Place the wallplate over the two MLC modules. The front panels should protrude
through the slots in the wallplate, while the two boards fit into the recessed area on
the back side of the wallplate.
8. Fasten the wallplate onto the MLC boards, using the four provided black or white
screws in the holes at the top and bottom of the wallplate.
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Figure 38.
Mounting an MLC 64 D to a Standard US Two-gang Mounting
Bracket
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Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the MLC 62 RS MK
ATTENTION:
• Ensure that the junction box is grounded properly.
• Assurez vous que le boîtier d’encastrement est correctement mis à la terre.
To mount the MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK to an electrical box:
1. Attach the provided metal mounting bracket to the mounted electrical box using two
of the included screws in the slots at the top and bottom of the bracket.
NOTES:
• To keep the MLC securely in place and prevent it from being easily pulled
from its mounting surface, ensure that the side of the bracket with the word
Front engraved on it faces out (away from the electrical box).
• If you want to be able to remove the MLC easily from its mounting, attach the
mounting bracket with “Front” facing inward, toward the junction box.
2. Run the cables through the electrical box and the plastic wall frame.
3. Connect all cables to the MLC and disconnect power from all devices at the source.
4. Align the wall frame to the metal mounting bracket on the mounting surface.
5. Holding the wall frame in place on the bracket, press the MLC into the frame until the
unit snaps into place.
Electrical
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Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU to an Electrical Box
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Wall Box
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Mounting the MLC 62 RS MK to an External Electrical Box
Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using Spacers (Optional)
If you are experiencing difficulty with the MLC EU staying in place when installed in a cable
raceway, this may be due to a gap between the metal mounting bracket and the wall
frame.
When this gap exists, the tabs on the sides of the MLC do not reach the metal mounting
bracket and the MLC does not snap completely into the wall frame.
You can remedy this situation by installing a spacer (provided with the MLC EU) between
the metal mounting bracket and the rim of the junction box. This spacer is engraved with
the words Optional Spacer and Place behind bracket and has a slightly larger center
opening than the mounting bracket.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use the spacer in place of the metal mounting bracket.
Because of its larger opening, the spacer will not hold the MLC EU in place in the
wall frame.
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To mount the MLC EU to a raceway using the spacer:
Raceway
1. Mount the electrical box in the raceway.
2. Attach the spacer to the electrical box using two of the
included screws in the holes at the sides of the spacer.
Leave the screw heads protruding approximately 1/8
inch from the surface of the spacer.
Junction Box
Mounting Bracket
3. With the “Front” label toward you, place the metal
mounting bracket onto the spacer so that the screw
heads pass through two of the slotted holes in
opposite sides of the bracket.
Spacer
NOTE: Ensure that the surface of the mounting bracket containing the word
“Front” is facing out (away from the spacer and junction box).
Junction Box
Spacer
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Figure 41.
MLC 62 RS EU
Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU Using a Spacer
4. Rotate the mounting bracket as necessary to ensure that the MLC will be positioned
straight on the mounting surface and not skewed to either side.
5. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the spacer.
6. Pull the cables through the electrical box and the wall frame.
7. Disconnect power from all devices at the source and connect all cables to the MLC.
8. Align the wall frame with the metal mounting bracket on the mounting surface.
9. Press the MLC into the frame until the unit snaps into place.
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Accessing Covered Panel Features After Mounting
After the MLC is installed in the mounting surface, you can still access the
covered front panel features on the MLC D and the side and rear panel features on the
MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK, using the following procedures.
Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel Features
After the MLC D is mounted, the following front panel items are covered by the wallplate:
IR sensor, DIP switches, Reset button, and USB connector. To access these controls,
remove the two screws at the top and bottom of the wallplate and lift it off the MLC, as
shown below.
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Figure 42.
Removing the MLC D Wallplate
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Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Features
To access the MLC 62 RS EU or MK side and rear panel features after the MLC
has been mounted, you must remove the MLC from the installation surface,
leaving the metal mounting bracket attached. (Without the MLC unit to hold it in
place, the wall frame also is removed.) A removal tool (shown at right) is provided
with the product.
To remove the MLC from the mounting surface:
1. Insert the flat tip of the removal tool in the center of the right or left edge of the MLC,
between the MLC and the wall frame, all the way to the line below the arrow on the
tool.
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Inserting the Removal Tool in an MLC 62 EU
2. Press the removal tool inward or toward the mounting surface to release the tab
holding the MLC in place in the wall frame.
3. If the MLC does not immediately come free of the frame, pry the unit outward (away
from the wall) until it is free of the installation surface, then lift it out.
To reinstall the MLC, place it in the wall frame, then press the unit into the metal mounting
bracket until all four tabs snap into their slots.
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Front Panel Security Lockout
To prevent accidental changes to settings, the MLC features a front panel security lockout
mode for disabling access to controls. When front panel lockout is enabled, all the front
panel buttons are disabled. If a button is pressed, all the buttons flash rapidly three times
to indicate lockout, but no action occurs.
You can lock and unlock the front panel by the following methods:
•
Front panel buttons
•
The MLC configuration software (see the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration
Program Help File).
•
SIS commands (see the Front Panel Lockout commands on page 61).
Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons
DISPLAY
To lock the front panel using the buttons, press and hold the ON and OFF
(top two) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All the front panel
buttons and the red Activity LED flash three times rapidly.
ON
To unlock the front panel, press and hold the ON and OFF buttons again
for 3 seconds. All front panel buttons flash three times slowly while the
Activity LED blinks green three times.
Press and hold
for 3 seconds.
OFF
Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button
If it becomes necessary to reset the MLC to its default factory firmware or to the default
configuration settings that were implemented at the factory, you can use either the Reset
button (see below) or the configuration software (see the software help file).
The Reset button is located on the front panel of the MLC D behind the wallplate, and on
the rear panel of the MLC 62 RS EU and MK. To access the Reset button, do one of the
following, depending on your MLC model:
•
Remove the wallplate from the MLC D (see Accessing the Covered MLC D Front
Panel Features on page 41), or
•
Remove the MLC 62 RS EU or MLC 62 RS MK from the installation surface (see
Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel Features
on page 42).
Use the provided Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press the Reset button
(see figure 44, 1).
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You can perform two types of reset:
•
Resetting to the default configuration:
1. While the MLC is powered on, press and hold the Reset button. The Reset LED
(see figure 44, 2 on the previous page) remains lit while the button is being
held.
2. After 3 seconds, the Reset LED blinks once. Release the button, then
immediately (within 1 second) press it again and release it quickly (momentary
press).
When the reset is finished, the Reset LED blinks four times, indicating that the
reset was successful.
•
Resetting to the factory firmware defaults:
1. With the MLC powered off, press and hold the Reset button.
2. Continue to hold the button while applying power to the MLC.
3. When the reset is complete, the front panel buttons scroll (blink in succession in
clockwise order). Release the Reset button.
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Software-based
Configuration
This section describes basic procedures for setting up the MLC using the Extron MLC 55,
62 and 64 Series Windows-based Configuration Program. The following topics are
covered:
•
About the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program
•
Downloading and Installing the Configuration Software
•
Starting the Configuration Software
•
Obtaining Device Drivers
For more detailed descriptions and additional configuration procedures, see the MLC 55,
62 and 64 Series Configuration Program Help file.
About the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program
An MLC controller must be configured in order for it to be able to control other devices.
The MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program enables you to set up the MLC
front panel buttons and rear panel ports and to update firmware. Using this software,
you can create configurations on your computer for your MLC and then upload them to the
controller via the MLC USB or Remote serial port. (The MLC does not have to be connected
to the computer while you are creating the configurations.) See the Features, Installation,
and Operation section, beginning on page 8, for pin assignments and other details on
the configuration ports, and the configuration software help file to create and upload the
configurations.
NOTE: Extron recommends configuring and controlling the MLC via the USB port.
This port can supply power to the MLC during the configuration process.
Computer System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the computer on which you install the MLC
configuration program include:
•
Intel Pentium III 1-GHz processor
•
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 (32 bit) or Windows 7, 8.0, or 8.1 (64 bit)
•
Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0
•
512 MB of RAM
•
50 MB of available hard disk space
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Downloading and Installing the Configuration Software
The MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program is available to be downloaded free
of charge from the Extron website.
To download the configuration software:
1. Visit www.extron.com and select the Download tab (see figure 45, 1).
2. On the Download screen, click the Software icon (2).
Figure 45.
Download Screen on the Extron Web Page
The Download Center screen is displayed, containing a list of control software
products.
3. Click M on the linked alphabet in the middle or at the bottom of the screen.
4. On the M software products page, scroll to locate MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series, and
click the Download link at the far right (see figure 46, 1).
Figure 46.
MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Software Link
5. On the next screen, fill in the required information.
6. Click the Download MLC_55_62_64_SetupVnxn.exe button.
7. Follow the instructions on the download and installation screens to download the
software and install it on the computer.
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Starting the Configuration Software
To use the MLC to control devices, you must create one or more configurations for it,
using the MLC configuration program. A configuration is a set of specifications for button
command assignments and port parameters that enable the MLC to control your display
device or switcher.
NOTE: Configurations can be created away from the job site and without the MLC
being connected to the computer.
After you have downloaded and installed the software (see Downloading and Installing
the Configuration Software on page 46) and device drivers if necessary (see Obtaining
Device Drivers on page 50), begin by creating a new project.
An MLC project is a file (with an .mlp extension) that contains port and button
configurations for one or more MLCs. A configuration must be created within a new or
existing project. A project can be saved, copied, and edited (for example, by adding or
changing configurations within it). You can also create a configuration and add it to an
existing project. You can start a new project either when first opening the MLC software or
while the software is open and another project is active.
To start the configuration program:
1. Open the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program by selecting
All Programs > Extron Electronics > MLC 55, 62 and 64 > MLC60 from
the computer Start menu. The Start Options window opens in front of the
configuration program main window.
2. On the Start Options window, select the Create a New Project radio button (see
figure 47, 1).
Figure 47.
Start Options Window
3. Click OK. The Add Device dialog box opens, displaying a diagram of your MLC front
panel.
4. On the Add Device window, enter a name for your MLC in the Device Name field.
This becomes the name of the first configuration in the new project (see figure 48 on
the next page).
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5. Select your MLC model from the Select Model drop-down menu.
Figure 48.
Add Device Window with Select Model Menu Displayed
6. Click OK. The main window opens, with the device name you entered displayed in the
device configuration tree (left column).
Figure 49.
1
2
The MLC Main Window
Device Configuration panel
Front Panel screen
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The main window is divided into the following major sections (see figure 49 on the
previous page):
1
Device Configuration panel — Enables you to view the list of devices that have
been configured, and to organize and save all these device configurations in a
single project file.
2
Front Panel screen — Enables you to configure the buttons and assign all
commands to them.
The following is displayed on the MLC window:
•
The device configuration name appears in the configuration tree in the left
pane, with the names of the two ports to which a device can be connected
and controlled via RS-232 or IR: Port A (RS-232) and Port B (IR/S) for the
MLC 60 Series RS-232 models, or Port A (IR) for the MLC 62 IR D.
•
The Front Panel screen is displayed in the main panel of the window and
contains a diagram representing the front panel of the selected MLC. (If this
screen appears blank when the window is opened, click on the name of the MLC
device configuration in the left pane to display it.)
•
In the title bar, the project name is shown as Unnamed Project*. (The asterisk
following the name indicates that the project has not been saved since changes
were made.)
7. Save and name your project as follows:
a. From the File menu, select Save As... .
b. On the Save As window, give your project file a name and save it to the desired
location on your computer.
NOTE: Your project is saved as a file with the extension .mlp.
You are now ready to create configurations for your MLC device by specifying parameters
for its ports and buttons (see the MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program Help
file for procedures).
Accessing the Help File
For instructions on creating configurations using the software, see the MLC 55, 62 and
64 Series Configuration Program Help File. You can access the help file the following
methods:
•
From the Help menu, select MLC 55, 62 and 64 Series Configuration Program
Help.
•
Click the Help icon on the main window toolbar.
•
Press the <F1> key on your computer keyboard.
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Obtaining Device Drivers
The Extron drivers are control files (libraries) of commands created by Extron that are
specific to a particular display device or switcher. There are different sets of drivers for
serial (RS-232) and IR control. Before you can use the configuration software to configure
the MLC buttons and ports, the necessary drivers must be loaded onto your computer.
You must then load the appropriate driver for your device to the MLC in order to configure
it to control the device.
Serial and IR drivers are available at no charge at www.extron.com. You can download
them directly from the web or through the configuration software.
NOTE: By default,the drivers that you download are stored in the Driver2 folder on
your computer, located at either:
• c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Extron\
Driver2
• c:\Users\Public\Documents\Extron\Driver2
Downloading Drivers Using the Configuration Program
The easiest way to obtain the drivers for your devices is via the MLC configuration
program. (You can do this at any time while the software is open, regardless of whether a
project has been created.)
1. Click Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > MLC 55, 62 and 64 or
double-click the MLC software icon (shown at right) on your desktop to
launch the MLC software application. The MLC Configuration Program main
window opens, with the Start Options window displayed in front of it.
2. On the Start Options window, click the Add Driver Subscriptions
button (see figure 50, 1).
Figure 50.
Start Options Window
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The Driver Subscriptions window opens. In the Available Drivers
Subscription panel, select the device types for which you want to download
drivers.
Figure 51.
Driver Subscription Window
•
To select all device types available from a manufacturer, select the checkbox
in front of the manufacturer name. Each manufacturer whose drivers you select is
listed in the Current Drivers Selection column.
•
To select individual device types from a manufacturer, click the plus (+) sign
in front of the manufacturer name to expand it and display all the device types of
that manufacturer for which drivers are available, then select the desired device
checkboxes. To hide the devices, click the minus (–) sign.
•
To expand or collapse the list of manufacturers and view or
hide all their drivers, click the Expand all or Collapse all button
(shown at right) at the top of either column.
NOTE: When you select a device, both the IR and serial drivers for it are
downloaded.
3. Make any desired optional selections:
•
Select the Auto-check for new subscribed drivers checkbox if you want
the MLC to continually check for and download any updates to your subscribed
drivers. When a new version of any of your subscribed drivers is available on
the Extron website, that new version is automatically downloaded when the
configuration program is started.
•
Click Set Proxy if you want to download your drivers using proxy server settings.
(Refer to the configuration software help file for more information.)
If you want to close the window without downloading any drivers, click Close to save
any changes you have made on this window or Cancel to discard your changes.
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4. Click Download. The Driver Subscriptions Download window opens, displaying all
drivers that have been selected or previously downloaded to your computer.
Figure 52.
Driver Subscription Download Screen
•
If a driver on the list is new for your computer, it has the designation Waiting...
in the Status column.
•
If a driver already exists on your computer, its designation is Already in Driver
Catalog.
NOTE: Your computer must have an active internet connection to download the
drivers.
5. On the Driver Subscription Download window, click Begin to download the
drivers listed in the Driver File panel. While the download is in progress:
•
The Elapsed Time panel shows the amount of time that has passed since the
download process started (see figure 53, 1).
•
The Progress Bar (2) indicates the progress of the download.
•
As each new driver is downloaded, its designation in the Status column (3)
changes to Completed.
6. When the Progress Bar and the Status column indicate that the download has
completed, click Close to close the Driver Subscription Download window.
Figure 53.
Driver Subscriptions Download Screen after a Driver Download
7. Click Close on the Driver Subscriptions window when finished.
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Downloading Drivers from the Web
Drivers can be obtained directly from the Extron website as follows:
1. Go to the Extron website at www.extron.com and click the Download tab.
2. Click the Control System Drivers link on the left panel of the Download Center
screen (see figure 54, 1).
3. From the Extron Product drop-down menu on the Control System Drivers
screen, select MLC 60 Series (2).
Figure 54.
Selecting MLC 60 Series from the Device Drivers Drop-down Menu
4. From the four additional search criteria menus that become enabled, make the
following selections for the drivers you want to download:
•
From the Protocol Type menu, select IR, Serial, or All.
Figure 55.
Searching Criteria Menus for MLC 60 Series Drivers
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•
From the Manufacturer menu, select the manufacturer of the device for which
you are downloading the drivers, or All to select all device manufacturers.
•
From the Product Category menu, select the type of device (for example, video
projector) or All.
•
From the Model menu, select the device model name or number, or All.
As you make each selection, the driver list below changes to display all available
drivers meeting your selected criteria.
Figure 56.
Entering MLC 60 Series Driver Search Criteria
5. Click on the device name whose driver you want to download.
To download all the drivers in the current package, click the Download install for
driver package (Version n.n) link.
NOTE: The website may contain additional drivers that became available after the
current driver package was created. These new drivers may be on the website,
but have not been incorporated into the driver package.
If you want to ensure that you are getting all the drivers currently available, use
the configuration program to download the drivers (see Downloading the
Drivers using the Configuration Program on page 50).
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6. On the Download Center screen, enter the requested information, and click the
Download drivername button.
7. Follow the directions on the download screens that follow. Unless you specify
otherwise, the driver file is placed at one of the following locations on your computer:
•
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents\Extron\
Driver2
•
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Extron\Driver2
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SIS Control
The MLC can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other control device that
is attached to the MLC rear panel Remote port. You can issue Simple Instruction Set
(SIS) commands to the MLC via the RS-232 or USB interface of your computer or
control device with a communication software program such as Extron DataViewer or
HyperTerminal. This section contains a list of the SIS commands available for the MLC and
describes procedures for issuing them. The following topics are covered:
•
Host-to-Controller Communications
•
Using the Command and Response Table
•
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Host-to-Controller Communications
SIS commands consist of strings of one or more characters per field. No special
characters are required to begin or end a command sequence. When the MLC determines
that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host
device.
Most responses from the MLC to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed
(CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string.
Controller-initiated Messages
When a local event such as a front panel button press takes place, the MLC responds by
sending a message to the host, indicating what selection was entered. No response is
required from the host.
The MLC sends the following copyright message only when it first powers on.
(c) Copyright 20nn, Extron Electronics, MLC nn, vn.nn, 60-nnnn-nn
Where MLC nn is the model name, vn.nn is the firmware version number and 60-nnnn-nn
is the model number.
This message does not appear with a USB connection.
Error Responses
If the MLC is unable to execute a command it receives because the command is invalid
or contains invalid parameters, the controller returns an error response to the host. This
response consists of the letter E followed by a number and a carriage return with a line
feed. The following error response codes can be returned:
E10 – Invalid command or parameter
E13 – Invalid value (out of range)
E14 – Not valid for this configuration
E22 – Busy
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Using the Command and Response Table
The Command and Response Table on the following pages lists valid ASCII command
codes, the responses of the MLC to the host, and a description of the command function
or the results of executing the command. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for
use with the table.
ASCII to Hex Conversion Table
Space
•
Symbol Definitions
] = CR/LF (carriage return with line feed) (hex 0D 0A)
} = Soft carriage return (no line feed) (| or hex 0D)
•
= Space
E = Escape key (W or hex 1B)
X! = Button number: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, or 10
Buttons are numbered from front panel top left (01) to bottom right (10).
NOTE: The MUTE button on the MLC 64 VC D cannot be configured, therefore it has
no number.
X@ = Relay port number
1 = Relay 1
2 = Relay 2
X# = Pulse length in increments of 0.5 seconds. The default is 1 (0.5 seconds).
1 = 0.5 seconds
2 = 1 second
...
255 ≈ 130 seconds
X^ = Digital input state
0 = low
1 = high
X*
= Firmware version number (displayed to two decimal places: n.nn)
X( = Volume range level (a 3-digit number; for serial drivers with volume tables
only) NOTE: Only positive values are allowed. The volume table levels start with zero.
X1! = Lockout (executive) mode
0 = Off
1 = On
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X1@ = Name of the MLC device.
May be up to 24 alphanumeric characters. The first character must be
alphabetic; the last character cannot be a hyphen or minus sign (-). No blank or
space characters are permitted.
X2# = Status
0 = disengaged (default)
1 = engaged
X2% = Firmware compatibility version number (a 3-digit number listed to three
decimal places: nnn.nnn)
X2^ = Device configuration compatibility version number (a 3-digit number listed to
three decimal places: nnn.nnn)
X4( = Default product name: MLC-62-RS, MLC-62-IR, or MLC-64-RS
X5) = LED status
A 32-digit number, each digit of which represents the status of an LED on the
MLC front panel. In X5), the LED statuses are represented in descending order
from 32 to 1; that is, the first digit on the left represents LED 32, the second digit
represents LED 31, and so on. The last digit of the number represents LED 1.
On the MLC 62 models, the LEDs are numbered as follows:
LED Number
LED Location
1
Transmit red
2
Transmit green
3, 4, 5, 6
Four LEDs behind “Display” text
7
Button row 1, first LED (button 1)
8
Button row 2, second LED (button 2)
9, 10, 11, 12
Four LEDs behind “Volume” text
13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Volume level indicator LEDs 1 through 5
18
Button row 2, first LED (button 3)
19
Button row 2, second LED (button 4)
20
Button row 3, first LED (button 5)
21
Button row 3, second LED (lights only if
buttons 5 and 6 are combined)
22
Button row 3, third LED (button 6)
23
Button row 4, first LED (button 7)
24
Button row 4, second LED (lights only if
buttons 7 and 8 are combined)
25
Button row 4, third LED (button 8)
26 through 32
Not used (always 0)
NOTE: Dual sized buttons, such as the input buttons on the MLC 62 IR D,
each take up an entire button row and have three LEDs apiece.
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On the MLC 64, the LEDs are numbered as follows:
LED Number
LED Location
1
Transmit red
2
Transmit green
3, 4, 5, 6
Four LEDs behind “Display” text
7
Button row 1, first LED (button 1)
8
Button row 1, second LED (button 2)
9, 10, 11
Button row 2, LEDs 1 through 3
12, 13, 14
Button row 3, LEDs 1 through 3
15, 16, 17
Button row 4, LEDs 1 through 3
18, 19, 20
Button row 5, LEDs 1 through 3
21 through 32
Not used (The status is always 0.)
Each digit in the X5) number can be 0 through 4, representing the following
possible LED statuses:
0 = off
1 = dim
2 = on (bright)
3 = slow blink
4 = fast blink
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, commands are not case-sensitive.
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Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Command
ASCII Command
Response
(Host to Unit)
(Unit to Host)
E B* X! BTNO}
BtnoB* X! ]
Additional Description
Button Selection
Trigger a button
Execute the commands
programmed to button X!. (This
command produces the same
results as pressing button X! on
the front panel).
X! = 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07,
08, 09, or 10.
NOTES:
• When you press a dual-sized button, such as the Input buttons on the MLC 64, different numbers
appear on your screen depending on which side of the button is pressed. For example, if you press
the left side of the PC button on an MLC 64, the host response is BtnoB*3, while pressing the right
side of that button receives the response BtnoB*4. The entire button lights, however, and the same
command is issued regardless of which side is pressed.
• Use the configuration software to configure the buttons with commands.
Example
E B*5BTNO }
BtnoB*05 ]
Perform commands assigned to
button 5.
Discrete Audio Volume Adjustment on Devices with Volume Tables (MLC 62 RS models only)
Set volume level14
X( V
Vol X( ]
Set volume table level to X(. X(
can be up to 3 digits. Leading
zeros are optional.
NOTE: Only positive values are allowed. Volume table levels start with 0 (zero). Setting a discrete volume
level that is outside of the volume table range results in an E13 error response.
Increment volume level
+V
Vol X( ]
Decrement volume level
–V
Vol X( ]
View current volume level
V
X( ]
Increase the volume by one
volume table increment.
X( = current volume level.
Decrease the volume by one
volume table increment.
Display the current volume level.
Increase and Decrease Audio Volume on Devices without Volume Tables (MLC 62 models only)
NOTE: Attempts to enter an X( V (Set volume level) command to set a discrete volume level on a device
whose driver does not include a volume table result in an E14 error response.
Increment volume level
+V
Vol+ ]
Decrement volume level
–V
Vol– ]
View volume level
V
--- ]
Increase the volume level by one
step.
Decrease the volume level by
one step.
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Command
ASCII Command
Response
(Host to Unit)
(Unit to Host)
Additional Description
Relay Functions (RS models only)
X@*3*X# O
Rly X@*X2# ]
2*3*1O
Rly2*1 ]
Toggle relay
X@*2 O
Rly X@*X2# ]
Force relay on
X@*1 O
Rly X@*1 ]
Force relay off
X@*0 O
Rly X@*0 ]
View relay state
X@ O
X2# ]
Pulse relay
Example:
Set the length X# of the
pulse specified for relay port
X@. Values for X# represent
increments of 0.5 seconds and
can range from 1 (0.5 seconds)
to 255 (approximately
130 seconds). The MLC
response includes status X2# for
the specified relay port.
For X@: 1 = Relay 1, 2 = Relay 2.
For X2#:
0 = open (disengaged)
1 = closed (engaged).
Relay port 2 will remain
closed for pulse intervals of
0.5 seconds.
Close or open relay port X@.
Each time the command
is issued, the MLC toggles
between the On and Off states.
The MLC response includes
status X2# for the specified relay
port.
Set relay port X@ to remain
closed (on).
Set relay port X@ to remain open
(off).
Show state X2# of relay port X@.
For X2#: 0 = open, 1 = closed.
Digital Input Data Port (RS models only)
X^ ]
View status X^ of the Digital
Input port.
For X^: 0 = low, 1 = high.
0X
1X
X
Exe0 ]
Exe1 ]
Unlock front panel buttons.
Lock all front panel buttons.
View lockout status X1!.
For X1!, 0 = off, 1 = on.
Set unit name
E X1@ CN }
Ipn•X1@ ]
Set unit name to factory
default
E•CN }
Ipn•X4( ]
View unit name
E CN }
X1@ ]
View digital input state
]
Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)
Off
On
View
X1! ]
Device Naming
Set name X1@ for the MLC. X1@
can be up to 24 alphanumeric
characters. The first character
must be alphabetic; the last
character cannot be a hyphen or
minus sign. No blank or space
characters are permitted.
Set the name of the MLC to its
factory default name X4(. X4( is:
• MLC-62-RS for RS models
• MLC-62-IR for IR models
• MLC-64-RS-D for MLC 64
Show the name of the MLC.
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Command
ASCII Command
Response
(Host to Unit)
(Unit to Host)
E ZXXX }
ZapXXX ]
Reset the MLC configuration to
the factory default.
Q
X* ]
Q
1.00 ]
**Q
X2% ]
E DIMQ }
X2^ ]
Display firmware version X* to
two decimal places.
The current firmware version is
1.00.
Display firmware compatibility
version X2%.
View the device configuration
compatibility version number
X2^.
Additional Description
Reset/Erase
Configuration reset
Information Requests
Query firmware version
Example
Query firmware compatibility
version
Query device configuration
compatibility version
NOTE:
• Compatibility version numbers are used to track and check for compatibility between the
configuration software, firmware, and device configuration versions on the MLC. The device and
firmware compatibility numbers (X2% and X2^) each consist of six digits. The first three digits are
called “major numbers,” and the three digits following the decimal point are “minor numbers.”
• Whenever the major numbers match, they are considered to be compatible. The minor numbers
are used to track changes that have been made but do not affect compatibility. However, if the
minor numbers do not match, the version may not be backward compatible. (See “Updating
Firmware” in the MLC help file for more information on checking compatibility.)
E DIMQ }
002.100 ]
Request controller part
number
N
60-nnnn-nn ]
Query model name
I
MLC•62•RS•D ] or
MLC•62•RS•EU ] or
MLC•62•RS•MK ] or
MLC•62•IR•D ] or
MLC•64•RS•D ]
Example
Display the current device
compatibility number 002.100.
Major number is 002, minor
number is 100.
Show the MLC part number:
MLC 62 RS D = 60-1005-02
MLC 62 RS EU = 60-1005-35
MLC 62 RS MK = 60-1005-23
MLC 62 IR D = 60-1006-02
MLC 64 RS D = 60-1182-02
Show the name of the MLC
model.
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Command
ASCII Command
Response
(Host to Unit)
(Unit to Host)
E LC }
X5) ]
Additional Description
Query LED status
View LED status
X5) is a 32-digit number, of
which each digit represents the
status of an LED on the MLC
front panel.
In X5), the LEDs are represented
in descending order from
32 to 1, that is, the first digit
represents LED 32, the second
digit represents LED 31, and
so on. The last digit represents
LED 1. Each digit in X5) can be
0 through 4, representing the
following possible LED statuses:
0 = off
1 = dim
2 = on (bright)
3 = slow blink
4 = fast blink
On MLC 62 models, the LEDs are numbered as follows:
1 =Transmit red
2 = Transmit green
3-6 = Display text LEDs 1 through 4
7 = Button row 1, first LED
8 = Button row 1, second LED
9-12 = Volume text LEDs 1 through 4
13-17 = Volume LEDs 1 through 5
18 = Button row 2, first LED
19 = Button row 2, second LED
20 = Button row 3, first LED
21 = Button row 3, second LED
22 = Button row 3, third LED
23 = Button row 4, first LED
24 = Button row 4, second LED
25 = Button row 4, third LED
26-32 = Not used (Their status is always 0)
NOTE: Dual sized buttons, such as the input buttons on the MLC 62 IR D, each take up an entire button row
and have three LEDs apiece.
Example (MLC 62)
E LC}
00000001111121100000111124111104 ]
(This example is illustrated in the diagram below.)
In this LED status number, for example, the first digit on the right (LED 1) represents the red
Transmit LED. Its status is 4, which indicates that it is blinking rapidly. The LEDs behind the
display text (3 through 6) have a status of 1, which means they are dimly lit.
Buttons 7 and 8
(Button Row 4)
Not used
Buttons 1 and 2
(Button Row 1)
Buttons 3 and 4
(Button Row 2)
Buttons 5 and 6
(Button Row 3)
Volume Indicators
31
30
29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22
21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
On the MLC 64, the LEDs are numbered as follows:
1 =Transmit red
2 = Transmit green
3-6 = Display text LEDs 1 through 4
7 = Button row 1, first LED
8 = Button row 1, second LED
9-11 = Button row 2, LEDs 1 through 3
12-14 = Button row 3, LEDs 1 through 3
15-17 = Button row 4, LEDs 1 through 3
18-20 = Button row 5, LEDs 1 through 3
21-32 = Not used (Their status is always 0.)
9
Transmit
Red
Behind “Display” Text
Behind “Volume” Text
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
LED
No. 32
Transmit Green
2 4 1 1 1 1 0 4
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
DISPLAY
ON
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Example (MLC 64)
E LC}
00000000000011111111122231111103 ]
In this MLC 64 example, the red Transmit LED shows status 3 (blinking slowly). The LEDs
behind the Display text show status 1 (dimly lit). LEDs 9, 10, and 11 show status 2 (brightly
lit) because the PC button (row 2) is active.
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