The IPL 250 is an Ethernet control processor for use as part of a TouchLink™ configurable touchpanel control system. The IPL 250 provides vital A/V system control capabilities including bidirectional serial ports, IR ports, relays, and contact closure inputs for interfacing with displays, switchers, sources, screen control, lighting systems, and other devices. The IPL 250 is configured using the free, easy-to-use Extron Global Configurator software. Using the Free GlobalViewer® Web-based A/V resource management and remote control application, users can manage, monitor, and control both Extron and third-party equipment like projectors, plasmas, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, and other devices in an Ethernet network with the IPL 250.