Chapter 5: Operation

NOTE: CPUs with respective consoles that do not have access rights will not appear in the list.

The following symbols are shown in the connection overview: Table 5-5. Connection overview fields.

FieldDescription

The CON device is connected via Shared Access with at least one further console to the same CPU. The CON device has full access at the moment.

The CON device is connected via Shared Access with at least one further console to the same CPU. The CON device has a video access connection at the time.

You can use the following button to perform a switching operation:

Table 5-6. Swiching operation buttons.

Button

Function

 

 

Send

Send switching operations to the matrix.

 

 

Reset

Disconnect all existing connections within the matrix.

 

 

Reload

Reload switching status.

 

 

NOTES:

To perform switching operations immediately without confirmation, activate the “Auto Send” function in the left lower corner of the working area. Switching operations will be done immediately without confirmation when you press the “Send” button.

By activating the “Hide Devices w/o Extender Assignment” function in the left lower corner of the working area, only CON and CPU devices that are assigned to an extender are shown.

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