AMX Octaire Executing a Test Switch, Control Panel, APControl 3.0 or APWeb, BCS Commands

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Installation & Setup

Executing a Test Switch

For new system installations, we recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working properly before attaching all inputs and outputs. Aside from having signal cables and a controller attached, the system is ready to execute switches when it ships from the factory.

The first source device and first destination device must be attached to their input and output connectors (for specific signal type information and specifications, see the “Signal Types & Specifications” chapter, page 39). After the devices are connected, power must be applied to the enclosure and then to the devices before executing a test switch.

Note: If the signal from the source or destination device is a component signal that requires being attached to multiple input or output connectors (e.g., a Y/Pb/Pr signal that requires three connectors), all of the signal cables for that signal must be attached before executing the test switch.

You can execute a test switch from the following:

Control Panel

NetLinx® compatible

Control software such as APControl 3.0 or APWeb

BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands over an external controller

An external third-party controller

Executing a Test Switch (applicable to new system installations only)

Before executing the test switch, make sure the first source device and the first destination device are connected to the correct input and output connectors (see page 21).

The test switch is based on routing Input (source) 1 to Output (destination) 1.

Control Panel

Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using the control panel can be found in the “Control Panel Operations” chapter (see page 43).

NetLinx® Compatible

For executing and disconnecting switches using NetLinx®, contact your AMX representative.

APControl 3.0 or APWeb

Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using APControl 3.0 are found in its Help file. For directions for executing switches using APWeb, see page 72.

BCS Commands

To enter BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands, the system must be attached to a serial control device (see “Attaching External Control,” page 24) running a terminal emulation program, such as Windows® HyperTerminal. The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other. For setting information, see page 26.

When using HyperTerminal, command characters are entered and sent to the primary enclosure’s CPU (the command characters appear in HyperTerminal when the enclosure responds). When all of the entered characters appear in HyperTerminal, the command has been successfully executed.

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Contents Octaire AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Software License and Warranty Agreement Contents APWeb Controlling the Octaire ESD Warning Important Safety Information & Instructions Information et directives de sécurité importantes Lithium Batteries Notice Copyright NoticeLiability Notice Usfcc NoticeTrademark Notices Page Composite Video and Composite Video+Stereo Overview & General SpecificationsApplicability Notice Component and Component+Stereo Y/c+StereoEnclosures Product NotesRgbhv and RGBHV+Stereo StereoOctaire Control Features Octaire FeaturesRear View Components Front ViewRear View Serial Number Power Receptacles & SwitchesControl Hardware Input & Output Connectors General SpecificationsBCS Serial Control Protocol External Control OptionsNetLinx Control SoftwareSite Recommendations Installation & SetupGeneral Hazard Precautions Reliable Earthing Grounding UnpackingMechanical Rack Loading Circuit OverloadingInstallation Recommendations Rack Installation & System SetupRequired items for rack installation Optional items for rack installationAttach rack ears To install and set up an Octaire system in a rackLink Cable Requirements Additional Installation OptionsCrossover Cable Specifications Linking EnclosuresTo link three or more Octaire enclosures To link two Octaire enclosuresLinking Three or More Octaire Enclosures Attaching Inputs & Outputs Link Connector LEDsCabling Video Connectors Signal Type Labels on EnclosuresTo connect video inputs and outputs Installing Color Bands for Signal TypesConnecting Video Cables To attach stereo audio input and output wires Wiring Stereo Audio Connectors 5-position terminal blockWiring Sources & Destinations Attaching WiresAttaching External Control PC Requirements for APControl Connecting Serial ControllersConnecting an External Serial Controller RS-232 Pin DiagramTo establish external serial control Serial Communication SettingsPower-Up Sequence To apply power Applying Power & StartupComplete Power Redundancy Setup Octaire LED Indicators Indicator Lights at StartupNetLinx Compatible Control Panel StartupAPWeb Startup Serial Control Device StartupAPControl 3.0 or APWeb Executing a Test SwitchBCS Commands Control PanelAMX Contact Information To execute the test switchTroubleshooting Technical SupportCabling a Multi-Enclosure System for VIS Cabling & Setup for Vertical Interval SyncTo send the sync signal to a multi-enclosure System Cable Requirement for VISPrimary Enclosure VIS Toggle SwitchesSecondary Enclosures To set the VIS toggle switchesTCP/IP Port & Indicator LEDs Connecting to the APWeb ServerCable Requirements Service Switch SVCAPWeb System Setup To connect the Octaire system to a LAN or to a PC Fasten the Ethernet link connectorInstallation & Setup Standard Video Signal Types & SpecificationsVideo Signals Video TypesSync Ultra-Wideband VideoStereo Audio Stereo Audio SignalsSignal Types & Specifications Control Keys & Dial Octaire Control Panel OperationOverview Input & Output Keys Take KeyChange Menus & ModesLabeling Input & Output Keys To create and install labels for Input and Output KeysTo execute a test switch Executing SwitchesTo change the virtual matrix routing level Changing Virtual Matrices Routing LevelsTo disconnect inputs and outputs Disconnecting SwitchesTo verify the status of a signal Verifying Signal StatusTo define a global preset Defining & Executing Global PresetsDefining Global Presets Executing Global Presets To execute a global preset Adjusting Output Volume To adjust the volume Adjusting AudioMuting & Un-muting Outputs To mute an output Example of muted output in Output Volume ModeTo adjust input gain To un-mute an output while in Mute ModeAdjusting Input Gain Current gain setting Gain range To lock the Control Panel Locking & UnlockingLocking the Control Panel To unlock the Control Panel Unlocking the Control PanelTo check the software version information Setup OptionsSoftware Version To change the default virtual matrix routing level Default Virtual MatrixTo enable VIS Vertical Interval Sync VIS ConfigTo set the password Setting the PasswordOctaire Control Panel Operation To turn off error code reporting System Error Codes & TroubleshootingTo enable error code reporting Troubleshooting Octaire Control Panel Operation APWeb Initial Setup by Network Admin Design Requirement To set up the APWeb serverOpening the APWeb Server System RequirementsLink Function Overview of the Admin HomeTo force invocation of a Dhcp IP address Setting a Static IP AddressUsing a Dhcp IP Address Optional To enter a static IP addressTo set the User and Admin Account Logins Setting Admin & User Account LoginsDefault User Name & Password To disconnect the test switch Executing a Test Switch with the XBarTo execute a test switch with the XBar To send a test BCS command Executing a Test Switch with BCSCustomizing the Site Name Enabling/Disabling Product ServicesTo enable or disable product services Customizing the SiteBootup Operations Options Customizing Bootup OperationsTo customize bootup operations Enabling Audio Control Setting the Size of the XBar WindowSetting the Initial VM to Display Customizing the Control OptionsExamples Creating / Editing MacrosTo delete a macro Defining Routing Levels Manually Configuring VMsTo redefine the contents of an existing macro To create a macroTo delete an existing routing level VM VM Numbering RulesTo manually define a routing level VM To turn system security off Handling Security IssuesResetting the User Name & Password Turning System Security OffTo open a Telnet session To reset the user name and password to their default valuesOpening a Telnet Session Navigating the XBar Controller Executing & Disconnecting SwitchesExecuting & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar Adjusting Volume Adjusting Audio SettingsTo execute or disconnect switches To update system status when using multiple control pointsAdjusting Input Gain To execute a macro Executing MacrosAPWeb Connection Information Worksheet Login Names RequiredTo connect to the APWeb server Connecting to APWebAPWeb Controlling the Octaire XBar Controller Overview HomeHome Page Links Navigating the XBar Controller To execute or disconnect switches with the XBarAdjusting Volume Updating Status on the XBar XBar Applet Tag APWeb Additional Info for Network AdminEmbedding the XBar Applet To add an exception to the proxy setting information Changing the Proxy SettingBe sure Proxy server box is checked Click Advanced Proxy Settings dialog box opens Appendix a Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide System Component Information Appendix B Programmer’s Interface for System DiagnosticsTo access the lowest level of verbosity for all components Verbosity SettingsComponent Settings General Rules for Octaire Diagnostic CommandsDisplay for i7v1 component 7, verbosity Splash Screen ExamplesAppendix B Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics 100 It’s Your World Take Control

Octaire specifications

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