Switching; Protecting Outputs; Machine Control Button; Nk-Hub - Ross NK Series User Manual

The Output (Destination) Buttons
The Output buttons select the destination for the source to be switched on the levels previously selected. The total
number of Output buttons shown is reliant on the number entered in the Preferences dialog box.

Switching

The NK-VCP is designed to emulate basic behavior of the RCP-NK1.
To perform switches:
1. Select the Level(s) required to be switched.
2. Select the Output.
3. Select the Input.
When an Output has been selected, all Input buttons pressed thereafter will switch to that output. This is
indicated by the blue line highlighting the current output selection.

Protecting Outputs

The Protect button is used to lock the current output (destination) from switching by other control panels or virtual
control panels.
Clicking Protect will protect the current destination. Clicking Protect a second time will clear the protect.
If a switch is attempted for an output that has been protected, a message will be displayed describing the cause of
the error.

Machine Control Button

The Machine Control button (MC) is used to reciprocally switch the source (master) and destination (slave)
selected. Click MC to enable machine control operation and then press the required destination and source.
For More Information on...
• the Machine Control operation and reciprocal switching, refer to the NK Series User Guide.

NK-Hub

NK-Hub is a software application that allows multiple T-Bus segments to be bridged together via NK-IPS
gateways. It can be used to extend the range beyond the limit of T-Bus cabling.
To use the NK-Hub, the Java Runtime Environment is required.
For More Information on...
• installing and operating the NK-Hub, please refer to the NK-Hub User Guide.

Installing NK-VCP

Overview

To use the NK-VCP, the Java Runtime Environment must first be present on your system. If this software is not
present on your system, or if you are unsure, follow the guidelines below to ascertain whether it needs to be
installed or updated.
NK-VCP is only supported Windows-based operating systems and will launch in 32-bit environments only.
A–4 • Appendix A: NK-VCP and NK-Hub
Figure A.7 Output buttons
NK-IPS User Guide (v03)