Virtualization/Control Program - Extron electronics Matrix 12800 Series User Manual

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Virtualization/Control Program

The Extron-supplied Matrix 12800/6400/3200 Virtualization/Control software runs
in a Windows-type computer and communicates with the matrix switcher via the
primary or secondary RS-232/RS-422 ports or the Ethernet port on BME 0. The
software provides an easy way for you to virtualize the matrix switcher and to
establish rooming presets. Virtualization is required before system operation to
map the virtual inputs and outputs to the physical inputs and outputs and
download the map to the Matrix 12800's memory.
The Virtualization/Control program also allows you to perform all of the functions
available at the optional Front Panel Controller (FPC), in an interactive graphical
interface, from a Windows-compatible computer. The control portion of the
software can be used for full control of the system or for initial programming of the
system. Settings to the matrix switcher are stored in the switcher's memory, so
once the system is virtualized, there is no requirement to ever run the
Virtualization/Control program again.
The control portion of the Virtualization/Control Program operates in four
programming methods:
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The Virtualization/Control program is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows
NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Updates to this program can
be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).
To load a demonstration set of ties, presets, and rooms to your matrix (or to
emulate one) restore the configuration from the DEMO12800.mtx file that was
installed with the software. Use the NEW.ini file to clear all settings in a unit.
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If your Matrix 12800 switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your
computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change an internal DIP switch.
See chapter 6, Upgrades and Maintenance, for details.
Remote control and programming in real time via either RS-232 port or the
Ethernet port.
Saving system settings for later restoration to the same system (backup) or
copying to (programming) another system. Multiple configurations
(programs) can be saved to a disk. Any of the configurations can be quickly
reloaded later, providing an unlimited number of possible setups.
Creating program byte-strings for application to a matrix switcher through a
third-party control system.
Emulation (off-line) programming of the system's settings for copying to the
system at a later time or in another location. Emulation mode allows you to
create programs and configurations for possible matrix hardware
configurations without being connected to such a system.
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