Welcome; Terms To Know; Technical Support - AMX Precis Instruction Manual

WELCOME

Welcome to the Precis User's Operation Manual.
This manual contains quick, easy-to-follow
instructions for operating a Precis™ Distribution
Matrix from the Control Panel and from a serial
control device that supports BCS (Basic Control
Structure) commands.
This document does not include any detailed
information about SBCs (Single Bus Controllers)
or remote control panels for the Precis. Call
technical support for more information about
these controller types (see "Technical Support"
on this page).

TERMS TO KNOW

BCS (Basic Control Structure)
BCS is a set of alphanumeric characters that
combine to form command lines. Use BCS
command lines to control a system from any
serial device that connects to the serial connector
on the enclosure and allows you to enter
characters – such as a PC (personal computer).
BCS commands are a subset of the X
communications protocol.
Control Panel
A Control Panel (optional) is attached to an
enclosure and is designed for controlling a Precis
Distribution Matrix.
Level
A level is a set of signals that usually switch
together; for example, a stereo audio level could
be comprised of left and right audio signals that
usually switch together.
Macro
A macro is a predetermined set of switches that
always occur together. Executing a macro is a
shortcut for executing that set of switches.
Signal
A signal can be analog audio, analog video,
serial digital, sync information, or other types.
A source or destination signal (also called input
and output signals) can be comprised of a set of
connectors whose signals switch together, such
as an "RGBHV" signal. To route a specific
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source signal to a specific destination, the source
and destination must be the same signal type and
must reside in the same level.
Source and Destination Connectors
Source and destination connectors are on the rear
of an enclosure. Source and destination signal
cables attach to the source and destination
connectors. Standard Precis audio connectors are
5-position screw terminal block; video
connectors are BNC.
Switch
A switch is an active connection between a
source signal and one or more destinations.
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X Net
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X Net is a communication protocol which
provides software communications support for
AMX AutoPatch products as well as other
products manufactured by AMX. It includes
several subsets, one of which is the BCS
command set used by the Precis series™. The
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X Net protocol supports a wide variety of
physical interfaces, such as standard serial
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RS232, Ethernet, LonTalk , Neuron
others.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Before contacting technical support with a
question, please consult this manual. If you still
have questions, contact your AMX
representative or technical support. Have your
serial number (normally located on the rear of
the enclosure) ready. We recommend recording
the serial number in an easily accessible location.
AMX Contact Information
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3000 Research Drive, Richardson, TX 75082
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800.222.0193
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469.624.8000
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Fax 469.624.7153
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Technical Support 800.932.6993
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www.amx.com
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