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Step 4: Cable All Devices
1. If the button panel is not mounted to a grounded metal
junction box or a grounded metal equipment rack, Extron
recommends connecting the unit to an earth ground to
protect the unit from electrostatic discharge.
To ground the unit:
a. Securely terminate a grounding cable with a ring terminal.
b. Remove the grounding screw in the lower left corner
of the rear panel, insert the grounding cable, replace
and securely fasten the screw (see figure 4 at right).
Do not over-tighten the screw. Maximum torque is
2inch-pounds (0.2 Newton-meter).
c. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to an
earth ground.
2. Connect the NBP to the network (see Rear Panel Features
on page2), and cable devices to the control processor or
HCR receiver (see the user guide for the appropriate device).
3. Connect power cords and power on the control processor
or receiver and other devices.
Step 5: Set Up the NBP for Network
Communication
1. Ensure that the PC that you will use for setup and the
NBP button panel are connected to the same Ethernet
subnetwork.
2. Start Toolbelt and use it to set the DHCP status or to
set the IP address, subnet, gateway IP address, DHCP
status, and related settings. Use the flowchart at right
as a guide to setting up the unit for network use.
NOTE: If using a host name instead of an IP
address, the user must enter a qualified host
name (Username.HostName.Domain).
For example: somename.somedomain.com.
Step 6: Configure the System
Use Global Configurator (GCPlus or GCProfessional) to
configure the IPCPPro control processor, IPLPro control processor, or HCR receiver. Alternatively, use Global Scripter to program
the control processor. That configuration sets the control and monitoring behavior for all the AV devices and control accessories
(such as the NBP button panels) in the system. An outline of the main configuration and programming steps is included in the
user guide for the control device.
NOTE: See the Toolbelt Help File, Global Configurator Help File, and Global Scripter Help File as needed for step-by-step
instructions and detailed information. The help file for GC includes an introduction to the software, and how to start a
project and configuration.
When configuration or programming is completed, save the project or program script, then build and upload the system
configuration to the control processor or receiver.
Step 7: Test and Troubleshoot
1. Test the system. See the IPCPPro Series User Guide, IPLPro Series User Guide, or HC400 Series User Guide for an outline
of the system testing and troubleshooting procedure.
2. Make adjustments to wiring or configuration as needed. Remember that the rear panel port on the button panel is not
accessible after the NBP is mounted.
LAN
/
PoE
Figure 4. Connecting a Grounding Wire to the NBP
Open the Toolbelt software.
Start Device Discovery.
Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control devices
connected to the network.
Using the MAC address, locate the desired device
in the list and select it. Enter credentials, if needed.
Network Communication Setup
Connect the NBP and PC to the same network.
Apply power to all devices.
Use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or
use the Toolbelt
Manage > Network Settings tab
feature either to enable DHCP or to enter the
IP address, subnet address, and gateway, then
congure other network settings as needed.
Figure 5. Network Setup
Rev. B: Added
“Enter credentials,
if needed” and
“enable DHCP or
to...” to the network
setup flowchart.
Rev. B: Deleted
reference to
“during project
recovery”