Product

MLC Plus 400 – MediaLink Plus Controller

Key Features

  • Integrated control system with 4” color touchscreen interface
  • Easy setup and configuration
  • Personalize your GUI experience
  • Gorilla Glass® screen is tough, scratch, and smudge-resistant
  • Flexible mounting options
  • Built-in speaker
MLC Plus 400
Display
   Screen typeIPS color LCD
   Size4.17″ (106 mm), measured diagonally
   Resolution540 x 540
   Pixel density183 PPI
   Aspect ratio1:1
   Color depth16.7 M colors
   Transparency8 bit
   Brightness400 nits (cd/m2)
   Contrast1200:1
   BacklightLED
   Viewing angle±85o horizontal, ±85o vertical
   Touch screenCapacitive
Memory
   SDRAM1 GB
   Flash8 GB
Software
   Configuration softwareGlobal Configurator® Plus and Professional
   Control appsExtron control
   Resource management softwareGlobalViewer® Enterprise
   UtilitiesToolbelt, embedded web page
Ethernet
   Network interface controllers (NICs)1
   Connector1 female RJ-45 connector
   Data rate10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect
   ProtocolsARP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP (redirect), HTTPS, ICMP, IEEE 802.1X, NTP, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, TCP/IP, UDP/IP
   Default settingsLink speed and duplex level = autodetected
IP address = 192.168.254.250
Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off
DNS: 127.0.0.1
Serial
   Quantity/type2 bidirectional RS-232
      COM 1(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole
      COM 2(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole
   Connectors(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole
   Baud rate and protocol300 to 115200 baud (9600 baud = default); 8 (default) or 7 data bits; 1 (default) or 2 stop bits;
no parity (default), even, or odd parity
   Pin configurations​Pin 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = Gnd
IR
   Quantity/type(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 2 pole, for TTL level infrared control up to 300 kHz (carrier and non-carrier)
   Connector(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 2 pole
   IR output carrier frequency30 Hz to 300 kHz
   Pin configurationsPin 1 = signal, 2 = Gnd
Digital input
   Quantity/type1 digital input (configurable)
   Connector(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 2 pole
   Digital input
      Input voltage range0 to 24 VDC
      Input impedance>10k ohms
      Programmable pullup1k ohms to +5 VDC
      Threshold low to high>2.8 VDC
      Threshold high to low<2.0 VDC
   Pin configurations1 = digital input, 2 = Gnd
Relay
   Quantity/type2 normally open relays
   Connector(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole
   Contact rating24 VDC, 1 A
Volume control
   Quantity/type1 volume control (compatible with select Extron amplifiers)
   Connector(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole
   Pin configurationPin 1 = ≤10 VDC reference voltage input, pin 2 = 0 to +10 VDC control voltage output, pin 3 = Gnd
   Control voltage output range0 to +10 VDC (±0.2 volts), adjustable
Sensors
   Motion sensorOn/off
   Light sensorAuto/manual
General
   Power supplyExternal (not included)
   Power over Ethernet (PoE)​Complies with PoE 802.3af, class 3
   Power over Ethernet supply(Optional) Supplied by an external PoE inserter power supply
      Input100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
      OutputPoE 802.3af, 48 VDC, 0.35 A, 16.8 watts
   Power input requirementsPower over Ethernet (PoE) (complies with PoE 802.3af, class 3)
   Power consumption
      Device3.5 watts
      Device and PoE injector4.5 watts
   Ambient temperature/humidityStorage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +40 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
   CoolingConvection, no vents
   Thermal dissipation
      Device12.0 BTU/hr
      Device and PoE injector15.3 BTU/hr
   Mounting
      Furniture or wall mountMounts in a standard 2-gang US electrical junction box and a 2-gang EU cable channel/raceway, or directly onto the surface with the integrated clamps using the provided mounting plate.
   Enclosure typePlastic
   Enclosure dimensions
      Faceplate4.60″ H x 4.70″ W x 0.46″ D (117 mm H x 120 mm W x 12 mm D)
      Device1.80″ H x 3.50″ W x 1.60″ D (46 mm H x 89 mm W x 40 mm D)
(Depth excludes faceplate and buttons. Fits most 2 gang US boxes or mud rings. Allow at least 2.10″ [53 mm] depth in the wall or furniture.)
MLC Plus 400 diagram
   Product weight0.75 lb (0.34 kg)
   Regulatory complianceCE, C-Tick, c-UL, FCC Class A, ICES, UL, VCCI class A, RoHS, WEEE
   Product warranty3 years parts and labor. Touchscreen display and overlay components are covered for 1 year.
    NOTEAll nominal levels are at ±10%.
    NOTESpecifications are subject to change without notice.

The MLC Plus 400 is an easy-to-deploy, all-in-one control system featuring an elegant, 4” color touchscreen. As with all Extron MediaLink Plus controllers, it combines a familiar user interface with a powerful control processor in one compact product. Intuitive button layout templates available within Global Configurator are designed to support common AV functions like display power, source selection, and volume control. The provided pre-defined templates aid with setup and configuration by eliminating the need to create custom GUIs or workflows from scratch. With the new MLC Plus 400, you can quickly and effortlessly create clean, easy-to-read AV control interfaces which are ideal for classrooms, boardrooms, or any environment that would benefit from an all-in-one, compact Ethernet controller with an elegant, upscale color touch surface.

Features

  • Integrated control system with 4” color touchscreen interface
  • Easy setup and configuration — Global Configurator together with the included Extron preconfigured button layouts make the deployment easy and eliminate the need to create custom GUIs and workflows.
  • Personalize your GUI experience — Optional specialty pages included in the template provide custom Start, Notification, and Help screens. Add your school or company logo as well as other helpful information to enhance the user experience.
  • Gorilla Glass® screen is tough, scratch, and smudge-resistant — Corning Gorilla Glass is stronger and more scratch-resistant than standard glass, while maintaining touch sensitivity, color saturation, and brightness.
  • Flexible mounting options — Can be mounted virtually anywhere, including walls, lecterns, or tables. It is compatible with Extron EWB and SMB series of enclosures.
  • Built-in speaker — Provides audible feedback when buttons are pressed to confirm user action.
  • Energy-saving features:
    - Adjustable sleep timer puts the controller into sleep mode
    - Motion detector wakes the controller
  • Light sensor adjusts screen brightness as the ambient room lighting changes
  • Two bidirectional RS-232 ports — Captive screw serial ports that can communicate with two RS-232 serially controlled devices.
  • Two relays for controlling room functions — Enables control of lighting, screen settings, and other device functions.
  • One IR port for connecting up to two emitters — For one-way control of external devices.
  • One digital input — Allows for a connection with a variety of devices, such as sensors and switches.
  • Remote volume control port for Extron MPA Series and select XTRA™ Series amplifiers
  • PoE Powered — 802.3af Power over Ethernet allows this controller to receive power and communication over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a local power supply.
  • Supports Ethernet-controllable devices:
    • Up to 4 devices with Global Configurator Plus
    • Up to 8 devices with Global Configurator Professional
  • Supports the Extron Control App which provides an additional point of control by allowing mobile devices and PCs to act at the user interface for the system
  • Supports secure industry standard communications protocols — Many ways to communicate to the device on a network.
  • Supports 802.1X Authentication — Provides support for IEEE 802.1X authentication standard for port-based Network Access Control.
  • TAA Compliant version available — Please inform your local Extron representative if your order requires compliance with TAA regulations.