Product Configuration Software; Software Operation Via Ethernet - Extron electronics FOX3 Matrix 80x User Manual

Product
Configuration
Software
This section introduces the following software programs, which are available on the Extron
website:
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Product Configuration Software

The Extron Product Configuration Software provides an easy way to make ties and sets of
ties. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron website.
NOTE: PCS is required to upload and configure a System Map on the FOX3 Matrix.
The program communicates with the switcher via the following ports:
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Software Operation via Ethernet

When a matrix switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to 200 users can
be connected to operate it, locally or remotely, using PCS (see
installation details).
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two levels of
password protection:
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If the same password or no password is required for logging on as an Admin and User,
all personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user
privileges are not available in PCS when the operator is logged on as a user.
NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set
Product Configuration Software
Software/Firmware Installation
Connecting to PCS
Software Overview
Rear panel LAN Ethernet port — See
"Software Operation via Ethernet," below.
Front Panel USB Configuration port — See
page 17.
Administrators have full access to all FOX3 matrix switching capabilities and editing
functions.
Users can select inputs and outputs, set and recall presets, and view all settings with
the exception of passwords.
to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords
convert to the default, which is extron for the Admin and User (see
Permissions Panel on page 45 to change a password).
FOX3 Matrix 80x Switcher • Product Configuration Software
Ethernet (LAN) Port on page 18 and
Front Panel Configuration Port
Ethernet (LAN) Port
on
for
Roles and
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