Global Configurator Plus and Global Configurator Professional

Powerful Configuration Software for AV Control Systems

Key Features

• Designed to be used exclusively with Extron Pro Series control systems
• Conditional logic
• Local variables
• Supports systems using GlobalViewer Enterprise
• Create controller groups
• Controller Swap

Version	Release Date		Size
3.9.0	Aug. 5, 2020	Support for the TouchLink Pro 1725 Series touchpanels Support for new NAV devices NAV 10E 501 (Singlemode) NAV 10SD 501 (Singlemode) NAV 10E 501 (Multimode) NAV 10SD 501 (Multimode) Support for contact and tally ports on NAV encoders Various bug fixes	414.1 MB

Global Configurator® is Extron’s most powerful and versatile control system configuration software. It is designed to be used exclusively with Extron Pro Series Control products, including TouchLink® Pro touchpanels, IP Link® Pro control processors, MediaLink® Plus controllers, eBUS® button panels and devices, NBP Network Button Panels, and NAV Products. Powerful features, such as conditional logic, variables, and macros provide greater flexibility for more elaborate control system designs. Global Configurator has two modes. Global Configurator Plus is ideal for smaller applications requiring one control processor and one control interface. Global Configurator Professional is suited for applications requiring multiple control processors, enhanced functionality, and advanced configuration. Access to Global Configurator Professional requires ECP Certification.

Enhanced Functionality With Use of "if" Statements

Conditional logic allows advanced functionality by making “if” and “else” statements available. With the help of conditional logic, one can easily set up operations that are dependent upon occurrence and non-occurrence of certain events. Conditional logic with local variables also allows examination of conditions within the configured button actions before performing a task. This ultimately helps in streamlining project creation by minimizing the need for monitors and schedules.

Combining Multiple Controllers for Larger Control Systems

The Controller Groups feature allows up to four control processors to be grouped and work as one big controller. Grouping the control processors will also reduce the need for long RS-232 cable runs, as the group can span several rooms instead of being limited to a single room. This feature enables easy system expansion and ideally serves advanced systems that require more control ports than are offered in a single control processor.

Enhanced Drivers Enable Greater System Capabilities

An enhanced class of drivers brings greater AV system performance and capabilities. The Serial over Ethernet drivers expand control capabilities through devices such as Extron XTP Systems that are capable of IP to serial direct port control. This latest version of Global Configurator allows system designers to configure Extron IP Link Pro control processors for the latest BMS - Building Management System protocols, including BACnet, KNX, and DALI. Modern BMS allow for centralized monitoring and control of mechanical and electrical systems that include HVAC, lighting, power, and closed-circuit camera control. The enhanced driver library includes the specific driver needed to access the building management Gateway, and thus provides access for IP Link Pro control processors to be configured for BMS control.

Adding New Equipment is Fast and Easy

Configuration changes may be required when a controlled device is replaced or additional functionality is desired. With Global Configurator Plus and Professional, modifying a configuration is fast and easy. The program creates and stores unique configuration files, which can be recalled whenever changes are required.

Comparison Between Plus and Pro Modes When Configuring TouchLink Pro-Based Systems

Features	Global Configurator Plus	Global Configurator Professional
Control Processors supported per system	1	4
Touchpanels supported per system	1 Primary 1 Mirrored	8
eBUS® Button Panels and Devices supported per system	8	8
NBP Network Button Panels supported per system	12	12
Ethernet Drivers supported	8	32
Secure Platform Devices	8	32
Controller Groups	No	Yes
Macros	Yes	Yes
User Defined Commands supported	Yes	Yes
Conditional Logic	Yes	Yes
Local Variables	Yes	Yes
Library of Extron Certified Drivers	Yes	Yes
Virtual Touchlink support	Yes	Yes
GUI Design Software	GUI Designer	GUI Designer
LinkLicense Support	Yes	Yes

Minimum System Requirements

• Intel® Core™2 Duo or equivalent Processor
• Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2
• 4 GB of RAM
• 500 MB of available hard disk space
• 1280x1024 screen resolution
• A network connection with a data transfer rate of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps/1000 Mbps recommended

Software Access

• As an Extron Insider, Global Configurator Plus is available for immediate download.
• Become an Extron Certified Control Professional and access all the powerful features of Global Configurator Pro.

Features

• Designed to be used exclusively with Extron Pro Series control systems — TouchLink® Pro touchpanels, IP Link® Pro control processors, MediaLink® Plus controllers, eBUS® button panels and devices, NBP Network Button Panels, and NAV Products
• Conditional logic — Allows control operations to be contingent on a variety of separate conditions.
• Local variables — Allows users to store data as Numbers, Strings and Enumerated Lists for use in conditional logic and emulated feedback within the project.
• Supports systems using GlobalViewer Enterprise
• Create controller groups — Allows multiple IP Link Pro control processors to be grouped together to function as one when configured with Global Configurator Professional.
• Controller Swap — Allows an already configured control processor to be changed to a different model by mapping drivers and IO to the new control processor model.
• Control timers — Run a set of commands after a user-specified amount of time. Timers can run once or continuously.
• Virtual TouchLink support — The Extron Control App and Extron Control for Web provide points of control for rooms with or without TouchLink touchpanels.
• Controller macros — Allow several commands to be connected for fast and easy implementation of control system configurations.
• Keyboard shortcuts — Execute commonly-used functions with keyboard shortcuts.
• Enhanced user interface — Helps streamline configuration.
• Enhanced button grouping — Ability to create multiple button groups.
• Library of enhanced Extron Certified device drivers — Device drivers allow Extron products to control various display and source devices, such as projectors, flat-panel displays, and Blu-ray players. Extron has produced fully tested Ethernet, serial, and IR device drivers.
• Configure Extron control systems with the latest BMS - Building Management System protocols, including BACnet, KNX, and DALI — These protocols allow for centralized monitoring and control of mechanical and electrical systems that include HVAC, lighting, power, and closed-circuit camera control.
• String support within drivers — Serial and Ethernet drivers will now have the ability to accept ASCII commands.
• Driver replacement maintains configuration settings when a driver is replaced — Updating a driver does not require re-entering device configuration settings.
• Multiple action scheduling — Schedule a specific set of actions to occur in a system on multiple dates and times.
• Inline comments — Inline comments can be added within action lists, allowing the user to document the logic of included actions.
• Where Used option — Helps users easily find commands used within a project.
• Event reporting — E-mail messages can be used to track device status and usage data for creating reports and making purchase decisions.
• Two different methods for sorting and displaying control processors in a system — Sorted and displayed in a List view and a Detail view.
• Project conversion — Enables two-way project conversion between GC Plus and GC Pro for applicable projects.
• Central Deployment - Use the primary control processor to deploy all system files, configurations and programs — Quickly deploy the control system by uploading all project files to the primary control processor. The primary control processor will automatically transfer files to the other touchpanels, control processors and button panels in that system once they come online.
• Project AutoSave — When the Enable Project AutoSave option in the Application Settings dialog is enabled, Global Configurator automatically saves the current project at a regular interval. The timer is configurable from 1 to 120 minutes. When a project has been changed, Global Configurator saves the project file, if the user has not done so, based on the timer's settings. Additionally, Global Configurator will make a backup copy of the current project when the user performs a manual file save.
• FIPS 140-2 Compliance ensures that users can operate the application within a Microsoft Windows Environment that has FIPS 140-2 enabled