The IPL 500 is an Ethernet control processor for use as part of a TouchLink™ configurable touchpanel control system. The IPL 500 provides vital A/V system control capabilities including bidirectional serial ports, configurable unidirectional IR/serial ports, Ethernet driver ports, flex I/O ports, and relays for interfacing with displays, switchers, sources, screen control, lighting systems, and other devices. The IPL 500 is configured with the free, easy-to-use Extron Global Configurator software. Using the Free GlobalViewer® Web-based A/V resource management and remote control software application, IPL 500 users can manage, monitor, and control both Extron and third-party equipment like projectors, flat panel displays, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, and other devices in an Ethernet network.

Key features:

• Compatible with TouchLink™ Control Systems
  
  
• Eight bidirectional RS-232 ports — Provides simultaneous two-way control and monitoring of serially controlled devices such as displays, switchers, and other A/V equipment.
  
  
• Eight configurable IR/Serial ports for one-way control of external devices — Allows unidirectional control of source devices such as DVD players and other peripherals via IR or serial.
  
  
• Eight relays for controlling room functions — Enables control of room functions such as lighting, screen settings, and other device functions.
  
• Four switched DC power ports — Consolidates power sources for centralized management of multiple peripherals, reducing the number of required desktop power supplies.
  
• Supports up to six TouchLink touchpanels — Manage control from multiple touchpanels for larger or more complex systems such as divisible rooms.
  
• Four Flex I/O ports  — Can be configured as analog inputs, digital inputs, or digital outputs and can interface with a variety of devices such as sensors, switches, LEDs, and relays.