Matrix Switchers Control Program; Installing The Software; Software Operation Via Ethernet - Extron electronics CrossPoint 450 Plus Series User Manual

Matrix Software
Two software programs accompany the matrix switcher BMEs:
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Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded
from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Matrix Switchers Control Program

Installing the software

The program is contained on a CD-ROM and is also available on the Extron Web
site, www.extron.com. Load and run the program from the hard drive.
To install the program from the CD-ROM to the hard drive, load the CD and it
should install automatically. If it does not self install, run Launch.exe from the
CD and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies
approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.
By default, the installation program creates the folder
C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix_Switcher directory and creates two icons: Matrix
Switcher Control Program and Matrix Switcher Help.
N The program controls most Extron matrix switchers, but its operation is limited
N The CrossPoint 450 Plus or MAV Plus switcher BME can support either the

Software operation via Ethernet

When a matrix switcher BME is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, any
number of users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switcher
Control Program. See Ethernet connection in chapter 2, Installation, for installation
details.
Connection to the switcher BME via the Ethernet is password protected. There
are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators
have full access to all switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can select
inputs and outputs, set and recall presets, and view all settings with the exception
of passwords. If the same password or no password is required for logging on, all
personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed
user privileges are grayed out in the Matrix Switcher Control Program when the
operator is logged on as a user.
CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Matrix Software
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The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the
switcher BME 0 via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, provides
an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties.
The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print
labels for the buttons on the optional front panel.
to the features and confi guration of your switcher.
front panel Confi guration port or the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port.
Remote RS-232/RS-422 port — The port can be confi gured for either the
RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol and operate at the 9600,
19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate. See Selecting the rear panel Remote port
protocol and baud rate in chapter 3, Operation, to confi gure the rear panel
port from the front panel.
Confi guration port — The port supports RS-232 serial communication
protocol only. The port can operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud
rate, but Extron recommends leaving this port at the 9600 baud rate. See
the Set serial parameters command on page 4-21 to confi gure the port using an
SIS command.