AMX Octaire Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar, Navigating the XBar Controller

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APWeb – Initial Setup by Network Admin

Executing & Disconnecting Switches

APWeb’s two control points for executing and disconnecting switches on an AMX AutoPatch Routing System are the crosspoints on the XBar Controller (see below) and the macros on the Execute Macro page (see page 85).

Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar

The XBar Controller is a graphic interface control panel that executes switches on an AMX AutoPatch Routing System. The XBar can control specific parts of the system through routing levels, which are referred to as VMs (virtual matrices). For example, the XBar can switch audio-follow-video signals on one VM, video on another, and audio on yet another. The VM selected will determine which routing level is being controlled.

Any APWeb server for a single system can be accessed from up to five PCs at the same time. The XBar for that system can be operated simultaneously from all of the PCs using the same or different VMs. Simultaneous XBar users can open the VM Selection Pad and update status as needed. Keep in mind that executing switches on one VM may affect the routing state on the other VMs.

Note: Multiple independent AMX AutoPatch Routing Systems (each with some type of APWeb server, e.g., a TCP/IP connector on the CPU, an APWeb expansion board, or a module) can be controlled from a single PC. Each APWeb server can be assigned a unique IP address and a custom site name. The individual addresses can then be entered as needed in the browser.

Navigating the XBar Controller

The crosspoint images in the XBar’s crossbar field represent the intersections of the input channels and the output channels.

Output channels

VM title block (levels)

Input channels

Crossbar field with blue & red crosspoints

Cursor shows crosspoint

I/O pair numbers

Use the following features to navigate the XBar:

VM title block – click to open the VM Selection Pad to change the routing level (VM) or update system status

Input channels (on left) – indicate the numbers of the source channels Output channels (on top) – indicate the numbers of the destination channels

Blue crosspoint – blue indicates that there is no active signal; click to route the signal (the crosspoint will remain blue if the switch is not completed)

Red crosspoint – red indicates an actively routed signal; click to disconnect the signal Cursor over crosspoint – move over I/O pairs to display channel numbers

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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 Overview & General Specifications Applicability NoticeComposite Video and Composite Video+Stereo Component and Component+Stereo Y/c+StereoEnclosures Product NotesRgbhv and RGBHV+Stereo StereoOctaire Control Features Octaire FeaturesFront View Rear ViewRear View Components Power Receptacles & Switches Control HardwareSerial Number Input & Output Connectors General SpecificationsBCS Serial Control Protocol External Control OptionsNetLinx Control SoftwareInstallation & Setup General Hazard PrecautionsSite Recommendations 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 two Octaire enclosures Linking Three or More Octaire EnclosuresTo link three or more Octaire enclosures Attaching Inputs & Outputs Link Connector LEDsCabling Video Connectors Signal Type Labels on EnclosuresInstalling Color Bands for Signal Types Connecting Video CablesTo connect video inputs and outputs 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 SettingsApplying Power & Startup Complete Power Redundancy SetupPower-Up Sequence To apply power 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 ServerService Switch SVC APWeb System SetupCable Requirements 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 Octaire Control Panel Operation OverviewControl Keys & Dial 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 StatusDefining & Executing Global Presets Defining Global PresetsTo define a global preset 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 un-mute an output while in Mute Mode Adjusting Input GainTo adjust input gain Current gain setting Gain range Locking & Unlocking Locking the Control PanelTo lock the Control Panel To unlock the Control Panel Unlocking the Control PanelSetup Options Software VersionTo check the software version information 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 System Error Codes & Troubleshooting To enable error code reportingTo turn off 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 addressSetting Admin & User Account Logins Default User Name & PasswordTo set the User and Admin Account Logins Executing a Test Switch with the XBar To execute a test switch with the XBarTo disconnect the test switch 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 SiteCustomizing Bootup Operations To customize bootup operationsBootup Operations Options 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 macroVM Numbering Rules To manually define a routing level VMTo delete an existing routing level VM To turn system security off Handling Security IssuesResetting the User Name & Password Turning System Security OffTo reset the user name and password to their default values Opening a Telnet SessionTo open a Telnet session Executing & Disconnecting Switches Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBarNavigating the XBar Controller 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 RequiredConnecting to APWeb APWeb Controlling the OctaireTo connect to the APWeb server Home Home Page LinksXBar Controller Overview Navigating the XBar Controller To execute or disconnect switches with the XBarAdjusting Volume Updating Status on the XBar APWeb Additional Info for Network Admin Embedding the XBar AppletXBar Applet Tag 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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