Extron electronic 450 Plus Series manual Matrix Software, cont’d, Using the software

Matrix Software, cont’d

Using the software

Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, “Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). The Matrix Switchers Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself.

1.To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, double-click on the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

The Comm Port Selection window (figure 5-3) appears.

Figure 5-3 — Comm port selection window

2. Choose either the comm port that is connected to the CrossPoint 450 Plus or MAV Plus switcher’s serial port, IP [LAN], or Emulate.

If you selected a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window. If you need to change the baud rate, click on the Baud button and double-click on the desired baud rate.

Available rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200. The default is 9600. Click Ok and proceed to step 4.

If you selected IP [LAN], click Ok and proceed to step 3.

If you selected Emulate, click Ok and see “Using emulation mode” on page 5-22.

3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (figure 5-4).

Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry

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