Description
The Extron MLC 226 IP L MediaLink Controller is an enhanced control panel for controlling AV equipment in any classroom or conference room. It standardizes the control interface for all systems, making display systems simple to use. Standardization also makes setup and maintenance easier to support. The MLC 226 IP L also includes IP Link® with GlobalViewer®, a free Web-based AV resource management and remote control software application.
The MLC 226 IP L MediaLink Controller offers several enhanced control capabilities including six input selection buttons, two bidirectional serial ports for display and switcher control, three unidirectional serial/IR control ports, six relays, and support for optional IRCM – Infrared Control Modules to control VCRs, DVDs, and other IR controllable equipment.
The flexible MLC 226 IP L acts as an extended remote control panel. It is not a switcher; instead, as a controller, it tells the display when to switch between its various inputs. Presenters with little or no training can walk into any multimedia classroom and operate the AV system. The MLC 226 IP L includes universal display control for a display’s power, input switching, and volume control. The MLC 226 IP L features backlit buttons that can be custom-labeled for easy identification. Because the buttons illuminate, they are helpful for presenters in low-light environments. The input selection and room/function buttons on the MLC 226 IP L can be utilized for source selection and relays, as well as sending various RS-232 or IR commands.
Especially vital for high traffic areas, the MLC 226 IP L utilizes a low profile, 3.2-inch (8.1 cm) tall faceplate that fits into a compact space on a lectern or desk. It mounts in a rack or wall using an Extron UCM RAAP or UCM 10X8P Universal Controller Mounting Kit; mounts on a desk using an Extron SMB 203 L Lectern Series Mount Box.
Easy System Configuration using Global Configurator Software
The MLC 226 IP L is designed to be configured with Extron’s Global Configurator. With Global Configurator, the MLC 226 IP L can be configured with a wide selection of commonly used display control drivers. These RS-232 or IR drivers are essential for the MLC 226 IP L to effectively communicate with a display device. They enable the MLC 226 IP L to control basic display functions such as power, input selection, and volume adjustment. Users can create their own drivers or go to the Extron Web site to download RS-232 or IR drivers compatible with the latest and most popular display devices. Global Configurator also adds support for GlobalViewer, a free Web-based AV resource management and remote control software application specifically designed to work with products that include IP Link technology.
The MLC 226 IP L is designed to work with almost every Extron switcher, including the MediaLink Switchers, which are specifically designed to complement MediaLink controllers. MediaLink Switchers are available to accommodate a variety of video, RGBHV, and audio signals while providing unique features that expand AV system capabilities. The MLC 226 IP L can also work as a stand-alone device to control a display without the aid of a switcher.
