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This document provides additional assistance with wiring your Extron IP Link enabled product to your device. Different components may require a different wiring scheme than those listed below.
For complete operating instructions, refer to the user’s manual for the specific Extron IP Link enabled product or the controlled device manufacturer supplied documentation.
Minimum Software and Firmware Requirements: IP Link Compiler IP Link Firmware GC Version 1.6.0 1.17 3.5.2 Version History: Driver
Version Date Notes
10 4/10/2014 Added Call Status.
9 9/10/2013 Added Hold, Transfer, and Conference functionality.
8 1/18/2013 Added VoIP functionality, Dynamic Text, removed Mixers and levels.
6 2/17/2012 Extron Certified. Added Mute Mixers, Toggle states to all Mixers, Input Levels, Output Levels, Mixer Faders, Input Faders, Auto Answer, Hook now holds Flash and Redial states, changed the naming convention from "Phone Input" to "Receive" and from "Phone Out" to "Transmit".
3 10/12/2010 Extron Certified. Improved status polling. 2 9/30/2010 Extron Certified Version.
Device Specifications:
Device Type: Video Conference
Manufacturer: Polycom
Firmware Version: 1.6.1
SoundStructure Studio Version: 1.8.0.13
Model(s): SoundStructure C8
Driver Notes:
The Polycom Firmware must be 1.3.3 or above for this driver to function as expected. Group Names are required for status.
This driver must be loaded on an Extron product that has more than 1mb of usable memory.
In order for this driver to work with the SoundStructure, it is necessary to configure the virtual names to match the driver within the SoundStructure Studio available for free from Polycom.
The driver includes optimization to the features listed below:
Dynamic Text
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Table 1
Input/Output Type Driver Name Virtual Name Group Name*
Mics Mute/Fader/Step Input 1 – 8 Input 1 ‐ 8 Mics
Amplifiers Mute/Fader/Step Output 1 – 8 Output 1 ‐ 8 Outputs
Hook Phone_connect Hook Phone Out
Flash Phone_flash Hook – Flash Phone Out
Redial Phone_redial Hook – Redial Phone Out
Dialing Keypad Phone_dial Dial Keypad Phone Out
Phone Output Mute/Fader/Step Phone Transmit Phone Out
Phone Input Mute/Fader/Step Phone Receive Phone In
Auto Answer phone_auto_answer_en Auto Answer Phone In
Hook Phone_connect Hook VoIP Out
Dialing Keypad Phone_dial Dial Keypad VoIP Out
Phone Output Mute/Fader/Step Phone Transmit VoIP Out
Phone Input Mute/Fader/Step Phone Receive VoIP In
Auto Answer phone_auto_answer_en Auto Answer VoIP In
*Group Names are necessary for group control and status.
Each physical input and output must be configured with a virtual name. All Inputs should be labeled as above.
o It is recommended to make a group named Mics and add all the Inputs into this group (created by default in Studio).
All Amplifiers should be labeled as above.
o It is recommended to make a group named Outputs and add all the Outputs into this group. Example:
Presets 1 – 16 must be labeled as “Preset x” (where ‘x’ is 1 – 16). Refer to SoundStructure Design manual for more information.
Making a conference or transferring a call
Dial initial number and press hook off to dial out once connected do the following: Press Conference or Transfer
Dial Secondary number Press Hook Off
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Virtual Channel Names:
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Group Names:
Select the Channels branch under the SoundStructure System Select the Edit Groups button on the top of the page
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Dialing Configuration:
The Keypad is configured to display the digits on the field located at the top of the page. When the desired number is entered, press the Call button and that will connect you with the number you entered.
When in a call, the keypad will be used the same as the DTMF tone where each number press will get sent out immediately.
The Delete button will delete the last number displayed on the touch panel and is configured with the press/repeat functionality. The Clear button will clear all numbers entered.
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Control Commands & States:
Auto Answer On Off Toggle
Call Type Analog VoIP
Dynamic ID 50000-50020
Dial Keypad 0-9 # *
,
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Clear
Delete
Do Not Disturb Mode On Off
Hook On Off Flash
Redial
Transfer Conference
Hold
Input 1 - 8 Fade (Discrete) -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Input 1 - 8 Fade (Step) Up Down
Input Group Fade -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Mute All Inputs On Off Toggle
Mute All Outputs On Off Toggle
Mute Input 1 – 8 On Off Toggle
Mute Output 1 – 8 On Off Toggle
Output 1 - 8 Fade Level (Discrete)
-100 to 20 in steps of 2
Output 1 - 8 Fade Level (Step)
Up Down
Output Group Fade Level -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Phone Receive Fader -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Phone Receive Fader (Step) Up Down
Phone Transmit Fader -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Phone Transmit Fader (Step)
Up Down
Preset Recall 1-16
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Transmit Mute On Off Toggle
VoIP Dial Mode Number URL
Status Available:
Auto Answer On Off
Call Type Analog URL
Call Status Call in Progress2 Connected2 Ringing1
Not Ringing1 Not In Call2 Status Unavailable
Connection Status Connected Disconnected
Do Not Disturb Mode On Off
Hook On Off
Input 1 - 8 Fader(Discrete) -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Mute Input 1 – 8 On Off
Mute Output 1 – 8 On Off
Phone Receive Fader -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Phone Transmit Fader -100 to 20 in steps of 2
Receive Mute On Off
Transmit Mute On Off
Phone Receive Fader -100 to 20 in steps of 2
VoIP Dial Mode Number
URL
Call Status1 only apply for Analog
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Ethernet Driver Configuration Description:
Please refer to user manual for settings the network communication parameters.
Notes for the Device: Network communication:
When configuring the Ethernet driver, be sure device settings match that of the GC configuration.
Port Type: Ethernet
Logon Credentials Supported: No Default Port: 52774 Multi-Connection Capable: Yes
