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Two software programs accompany the CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus
switchers:
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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 set of 3.5-inch diskettes. Load and run the program
from the hard drive.
To install the program from the floppy disk to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from
the floppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program
occupies approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.
By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX50 directory and places
two icons (MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program and MATRIX Switcher+ Help) into
a group or folder named "Extron Electronics".
Software operation via Ethernet
When a CrossPoint 450 Plus or MAV Plus switcher 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 via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two
levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full
access to all CrossPoint 450 Plus or MAV Plus 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.
Ethernet protocol settings
The IP Settings/Options screen (figure 5-5 on page 5-6) provides a location for
viewing and, if connected via the RS-232 link or if logged on via the Ethernet port
as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See IP
Settings/Options window later in this chapter for more details.
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The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program (Extron part #29-015-01),
which communicates with the switcher 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 CrossPoint 450 Plus front panel buttons.
The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers, but its
operation is limited to the features and configuration of your
CrossPoint 450 Plus or MAV Plus switcher.
The CrossPoint 450 Plus or MAV Plus switcher can support either RS-232 or
RS-422 serial communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or
115200 baud rates. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud
rate in chapter 3, Operation, to configure the RS-232/RS-422 port from the
front panel.
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