Keypad; Keypad Setup - Solid State Logic SL 9000 J Series Operator's Manual

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KeyPad

The SSL KeyPad is a small (but perfectly formed) box which connects to the SL 9000 J
console via a single proprietary RJ45 cable. Up to five KeyPads may be optionally
connected to a single system.
Twenty keys on the KeyPad can be used to mimic buttons on the console's front panel
and, once programmed, provide full remote operation, with tallies back to the console
buttons, and vice versa. In addition, any direct or indirect macro (see also Section 8)
can be selected from the KeyPad, in conjunction with layer selection by the operator, if
required. Each KeyPad may have its own keys programmed differently.
An LED display on the Keypad is used to show the system's current timecode
position, the current Event (see Section 4), time of day and/or date, as well as
providing a display of any KeyPad switch name or function.
Typical KeyPad key functions are shown in the drawing opposite. Many possibilities
are available, and it is anticipated that these will be chosen during system
specification. Any necessary macros to control these functions will be created during
the system commissioning period. All you should need to do is select the appropriate
key at the appropriate time!
If any key has been engraved SHOW NAME, then by holding this down and selecting
any other key, the name/function of that key will be revealed in the LED display. This
is particularly useful if key functions have not yet been finally decided upon, and key
caps have therefore not been appropriately engraved.

KeyPad Setup

KeyPad switch functions and the choice of LED display content are selected via the
KeyPad display in the MACHINES menu. Note that a switch function should not be
changed unless you have a clear idea of the consequences. The LED display, however,
may be changed on a day-to-day basis, if required.
Select KeyPad and the display will look similar to that shown opposite.
Stab on an entry in the list to the left of the display. This shows all KeyPads available
on the system by serial number and name (if named). KeyPads can be
named/renamed by selecting Name and stabbing on the appropriate entry in the list.
If no KeyPads are listed, or an additional KeyPad has been just been added to the
system, select Load Network. Erroneous entries in the list may be removed by
selecting Delete.
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