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VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide

The Extron VNM Enterprise Controller is a dedicated control device used to manage

large VN-Matrix systems. The VNM Enterprise Controller allows users to view, manage,

and dynamically control multiple VN-Matrix systems and networked VN-Matrix

domains from a single user interface.

This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to conﬁgure and operate a single VNM Enterprise

Controller using a basic VN-Matrix system.

NOTE: See the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide, VN-Matrix 200 Series User Guide, VN-Matrix 225 Series User Guide,

VN-Matrix 300 User Guide, and the VN-Matrix 325 User Guide for complete installation, network conﬁguration,

and mounting information. User guides are available at www.extron.com.

Initial Installation and Conguration of Devices

Step 1 — Determine the Default Network Settings

Before any device is connected

to a network, the default

network settings of each

device must be changed. On an

existing network, check with

the network administrator for a

range of available IP addresses.

On a closed network that is

used exclusively for VN-Matrix

devices, it is recommended

to use addresses within the

range of 192.168.254.1 through

192.168.254.254 with a subnet

mask of 255.255.255.0.

Figure 1 shows an example

addressing scheme for a

simple system that contains a VNM Enterprise Controller, an encoder, and a decoder.

Step 2 — Install and Congure the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 Devices

Connect these devices as necessary and power them on. Conﬁgure the network settings of these devices using a PC running

HyperTerminal. For installation and conﬁguration instructions, see the setup guides included with these devices. Figure 1

can also be used as a guide for conﬁguring network settings.

Step 3 — Connect the VNM Enterprise Controller to the VN-Matrix Network

While directly looking at the rear panel of the VNM Enterprise Controller, connect the VN-Matrix network

to the left Ethernet connector of the controller using Category (CAT) 6 twisted pair cable.

NOTE: The right Ethernet connector should be used only if a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller

is installed. For information on how to set up a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller, see the

VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide.

Step 4 — Power on the VNM Enterprise Controller

Plug a standard IEC power cord into the controller and connect it to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.

Step 5 — Congure the Network Settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller

The VNM Enterprise Controller is preconﬁgured with the following network settings:

IP address: 192.168.254.254

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

NOTE: With these settings, the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 devices must use IP addresses within the range of

192.168.254.1 through 192.168.254.253 and use the same subnet mask. The example in ﬁgure 1 uses the default

settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller.

Use the following procedure to change the network settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller, if necessary.

LAN -1

LAN -2

STATUS

RGB/DVI OVER IP

VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES

LAN -1

LAN -2

STATUS

RGB/DVI OVER IP

VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES

PC (Source)

Display

VNM 200 (Encoder)

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.101

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.102

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Local IP Address: 192.168.254.254

Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254

VNM 225 (Decoder)

Local Network

Switch

RGB

DVI

Ethernet

RS-232 RS-232

Ethernet

Browser User

Control

VNM Enterprise Controller (System Controller)

Figure 1. Example VN-Matrix Network Conﬁguration

Right Connector

Left Connector

Summary of content (4 pages)

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VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide The Extron VNM Enterprise Controller is a dedicated control device used to manage large VN-Matrix systems. The VNM Enterprise Controller allows users to view, manage, and dynamically control multiple VN-Matrix systems and networked VN-Matrix domains from a single user interface. This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to configure and operate a single VNM Enterprise Controller using a basic VN-Matrix system.
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VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide (Continued) a. Configure the network settings of a control PC so that it is using an IP address within 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.253 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect the control PC to the VN-Matrix network. b. Open a web browser on the control PC and type in the IP address of the VNM Enterprise Controller into the address bar (for example, http://192.168.254.254). The login screen appears in the browser (see figure 2). c.
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h. Refresh the browser to activate and view the changes. i. Click the Configuration tab. The Configuration page appears (if login is required, follow steps 5b through 5e). j. From the Configuration page, click the Role link (see figure 6). k. From the Device Mode drop-down menu, select singleton. NOTE: l. This guide details how to set up a VN-Matrix system using a single VNM Enterprise Controller. For information on how to set up a secondary controller, see the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide.
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VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide (Continued) 3. Select the following menus and configure the settings as necessary to allow for optimal decoder streaming. zz zz 4. Configure — Sets global parameters specific to selected VN-Matrix units. Use this window to change the device name and configure the operating mode of the device. Format — Use this window to adjust the format of the signal being output by a VN-Matrix display. Repeat this procedure for other decoders as necessary.