Extron electronic 3200, 7200 Matrix Switchers Control Program, Software Operation via Ethernet

Matrix Software

This section introduces the following software programs, which are available on the Extron website:

•Matrix Switchers Control Program

•Button Label Generator Program

Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and later. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron website.

The program communicates with the switcher via the following ports:

•Rear panel LAN port — A password-protected RJ-45 connection (see Ethernet Connection on page 13 and “Software Operation via Ethernet,“ below).

•Rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port — A 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232 or RS-422 control (see Remote port on page 13 and Software Operation via a Serial Port, on the next page).

•Front Panel Configuration port — A 2.5 mm mini stereo jack for serial RS-232 control only (see Front Panel Configuration Port on page 17 and Software Operation via a Serial Port, on the next page).

Software Operation via Ethernet

When a matrix switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to 200 users can be connected to operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see Ethernet Connection on page 13 for installation details).

Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two levels of password protection:

•Administrators have full access to all FOX Matrix switching capabilities and editing functions.

•Users can select inputs and outputs, set and recall presets, and view all settings with the exception of passwords.

If the same password or no password is required for logging on, all personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are not available in the Matrix Switchers Control Program when the operator is logged on as a user.

Ethernet protocol settings

The IP Settings/Options window (see figure 36 on page 76) provides a location for viewing and, if connected via a serial port or if logged on via the LAN port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface.

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