Grouping Pattern Examples - AMX Modula Instruction Manual

Grouping Pattern Examples

For switching purposes, connectors can be grouped in two basic patterns of virtual channels, spanning
and sequential. Explanations and examples of each follow.
Spanning Grouping Pattern
A spanning pattern is the most common method of grouping connectors for an Modula Distribution
Matrix. When this pattern is selected, each of the component (standard) signals in an aggregate signal is
assigned to a connector on an adjacent board. The same pattern is then repeated for the outputs.
Example
In the RGBHV systems in FIG. 105 the first channel of VM 0 (audio-follow-video) is composed of
connectors 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, and 21. This configuration routes any of the four source channels of RGBHV
with mono audio to any or all of the four destinations.
VM 1 or VM 2 breakaway switches can also be routed using the four channels of RGBHV or mono
audio connections respectively. The first channel of RGBHV breakaway is composed of connectors 1, 5,
9, 13, and 17. The first channel of mono audio breakaway is composed of connector 21.
VM 0 = RGBHV + Mono Audio
VM 1 = RGBHV
VM 2 = Mono Audio
RGBHV
Mono
Audio
FIG. 105
Connectors grouped in a spanning pattern
Modula Instruction Manual
Appendix B – Advanced Configuration: Modifying Virtual Matrices
Virtual Inputs: RGBHV + Mono Audio = 1st input channel of VM 0
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