Using Verbose Mode; Host-To-Switcher Instructions; Switcher-Initiated Messages - Extron electronics FOX3 Matrix 80x User Manual

Connection Timeouts
The Ethernet link times out after a designated period of time of no communications. By
default, this timeout value is set to five minutes.
NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the default timeout at 5 minutes and periodically

Using Verbose Mode

PuTTY connections to a FOX3 matrix switcher can be used to monitor for changes that
occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other LAN
sockets or a serial port. For a PuTTY session to receive change notices from the switcher,
the session must be in verbose mode 1 or 3 (see the
page 27). In verbose mode 3, the socket reports changes in messages that resemble SIS
command responses.

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

The switcher accepts SIS commands through the serial port, USB config port, and the
LAN port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They
do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence.
When a command is valid, the unit executes it and sends a response to the host device.
Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed
(CR/LF =
more characters.

Switcher-initiated Messages

When a local event such as a front panel operation or an IR 501 command string occurs,
the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages
are listed below (underlined).
The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but, for example, the host program
might request a new status.
(C) COPYRIGHT 2020, Extron Electronics, FOX3 Matrix 80x, Vx.xx, 60-nnnn-01
{day,date,time}
The switcher issues the copyright message when it is first powered on or when a
connection via Internet protocol (IP) is established. Vx.xx is the firmware version number
and 60-nnnn-01 is the switcher part number.
NOTE: {Day, date, time} are only reported if the connection is via the LAN or USB
NOTES:
• The Matrix is shipped password-protected. The factory configured passwords
for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number.
• In the event of a complete system reset, the password converts to the default,
which is extron. New passwords must be configured to secure the device.
• On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection:
administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all switching
capabilities and editing functions. Users can create ties, create and recall
presets, set mutes, and view all settings with the exception of passwords.
issuing the SIS I command (see
connection active. If there are long idle periods, Extron recommends disconnecting the
socket and reopening the connection when another command must be sent.
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), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or
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port.
FOX3 Matrix 80x Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control
Information request on page 27) to keep the
Verbose mode SIS command on
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