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Instruction Manual Matrix Switchers Precis SD Distribution Matrix Release: 10/20/2008 (Firmware v1.4.1)[...]

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Contents i Precis SD Instruction Manual Contents ESD Warning ................. ...................................................................... ................1 Important Safety Information & In structions ...................... ....................... ..........2 Information et directives de sécuri té importantes........ .............[...]

Contents ii Precis SD Instruction Manual Appendix A – Managing Configurat ion Files .............. ........................ .............. 45 Overview ...... ................ ................. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................. ....... 45 Installing & Laun ching XNConnect .... ...............[...]

ESD Warning 1 Precis SD Instruction Manual ESD Warning T o avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, mak e sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials. When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices, proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to ensure p eople, products[...]

Important Safety Info rmation & Instructions 2 Precis SD Instruction Manual Important Safety Information & Instructions When using and installing your A MX AutoPatch product, adhere to the following basic sa fety precautions. For more information about operating, installing, or servicing your AMX AutoPatch product, see your product document[...]

Information et directives de séc urité importantes 3 Precis SD Instruction Manual Information et directives de sécurité importantes V euillez vous conformer aux directives de sécurité ci-dessous lorsque vous installez et utilisez votre appareil AMX AutoPatch. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l’installation, du fonctionnement o[...]

Notices 4 Precis SD Instruction Manual Notices Copyright Notice AMX © 2008 (Rev B), all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopyin g, recording, or otherwise, without the prior writte n permission of AMX. Copyright pr[...]

Notices 5 Precis SD Instruction Manual Lithium B atteries Notice Switzerland requires the follow ing notice for products e quipped with lithium batteries. This notice is not applicable for all AMX equipment. Upon shipment of the products to Switzerland, the requirements of the most up-to-date Swiss Ordinance Annex 4.10 of SR 814.013 will be met by [...]

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Overview & General Specifications 7 Precis SD Instruction Manual Overview & General Specifications Applicability Notice The information in this manual applies to Precis SD (Slam Dunk) systems. For other type s of Precis systems, see the Pr ecis Instruction Manual . Precis SD Systems * DVC – Digital V olume Control Product Notes The Precis[...]

Overview & General Specifications 8 Precis SD Instruction Manual Precis SD Control Featur es Precis SD systems support three different protocol s: BCS* (Basic Control Structure), XNNet, and TCP/IP . Several different control options are availa ble. Multiple control methods ca n be used on the same system.  Simple T ouch X/Y Control Panel fea[...]

Overview & General Specifications 9 Precis SD Instruction Manual Rear View The enclosure’ s appearance, as viewed from the rear , (FIG . 2) will vary depending on the configuration. Rear View Component s  CPU/Control hardware  Power receptacle and specifications  Serial number  Input/output connectors The following sections briefl[...]

Overview & General Specifications 10 Precis SD Instruction Manual Power Receptacle & Specificatio ns The universal power re ceptacle is in the lower left hand corner on the rear of the enclosure (FIG . 4). Maximum power specifications are on the power recep tacle. The power receptacle will acc ept all major international standard power sour[...]

Overview & General Specifications 11 Precis SD Instruction Manual Precis SD General Specifications * The fuse is internal and is not field serviceabl e. If you believe the fuse needs to be replaced, contact technical support (see page 32). For information and specifications for the individual signal types, see the following:  Ultra-W ideband[...]

Overview & General Specifications 12 Precis SD Instruction Manual Configuration Information & Control Options The factory configuration of the Precis SD is constructed internally by the CPU upon initial boot up of the system and contains routing and co ntrol information for that particular model of (for model numbers and descriptions, see t[...]

Overview & General Specifications 13 Precis SD Instruction Manual BCS Serial Control Protocol The Precis SD can be controlle d with an external serial co ntroller that sends and receives ASCII characters via the CONTROL port. AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language, BCS (Basic Control Structure) protocol, for programming control operatio[...]

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Installation & Setup 15 Precis SD Instruction Manual Installation & Setup Site Recommendations When placing the enclosu re, follow the recommendations and preca utions in this chapter to reduce potential installation and operation hazards. Environment  Choose a clean, dust free, (preferably) air-conditioned location.  A void are as wi[...]

Installation & Setup 16 Precis SD Instruction Manual Circuit Overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits, be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over- current protection and supply wiring. Reliable E a rthing (G rounding) Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. If not us[...]

Installation & Setup 17 Precis SD Instruction Manual Rack Installation & System Setup The Precis SD Distribution Matrix enclosure can b e mounted in a standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack. Rack installation ears a re included, and directions for attaching the rack ears are included in the rack installation instructions (page 18). Important :[...]

Installation & Setup 18 Precis SD Instruction Manual Installation Procedure A flow chart sh owing the installation sequence is in FIG . 5. The procedure following p rovides general steps with references to detailed information found later in this manual. Caution : T o prevent overheating and airflow restri ction, avoid pla c ing high heat produ[...]

Installation & Setup 19 Precis SD Instruction Manual 4. Attach only the first two source and destina tion de vices; see “Attaching Inputs & Outputs” on page 24. Do not apply power to the devices until after the Pre cis SD has power (Step 5). 5. Apply power to the system ac cording to the power-up procedure; see “Applying Po wer & [...]

Installation & Setup 20 Precis SD Instruction Manual Attaching External Controllers The Precis SD can be co ntrolled by attaching an e xternal control device that uses one of the communication protocols listed below:  BCS (Serial) – ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable via the CONTROL port  XNNet – AMX AutoPatch protocol via all [...]

Installation & Setup 21 Precis SD Instruction Manual Attaching Serial Controllers An external serial controller is any device that can send and receive ASCII code over an RS-232 (null modem) serial cable attached to the CONTRO L port on the enclosure’ s CPU. PCs are common serial controllers. Once a PC is attached to the Precis SD, the system[...]

Installation & Setup 22 Precis SD Instruction Manual 2. Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the CONTROL port on the enclosure (FIG . 9). 3. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the serial controller/device. 4. Open the serial communication softwa re on the PC and set the PC’ s port settings to match the [...]

Installation & Setup 23 Precis SD Instruction Manual Attaching External XNNet Controllers An XNNet device is any device that sends and receives XNNet protocol over the REMOTE port. AMX AutoPatch XNNet control devices include remote control panels, Single Bus Controllers (SBCs), and Preset SBCs. The instructions below are for attaching a de vice[...]

Installation & Setup 24 Precis SD Instruction Manual Attaching Inputs & Outputs Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination device s that connec t to the system. V iewed from the rear of a Precis SD encl osure, the inputs (for sources) are on the left side of the enclosure, and the outputs (for destinati[...]

Installation & Setup 25 Precis SD Instruction Manual Cabling Video Connectors The video connectors are color coded; the white BNC connectors are inputs and the black BNC connectors are outputs. Tip : Using lacer bars or some other type of cable management system lessens the strain from cable weight on the connectors and makes servicing the encl[...]

Installation & Setup 26 Precis SD Instruction Manual Wiring Audio Connectors The stereo audio connectors for the Precis SD are pl uggable 5-p osition terminal block that can be wired for balanced (differential) or unbalanced (single-ended) audio (FIG . 14). Wiring Sources & Destinations Source and destination devices require either balanced[...]

Installation & Setup 27 Precis SD Instruction Manual Applying Power & Startup The enclosure’ s universal pow er receptacles will accep t all major international standard power sources. Standard US power cords are provided for installations within the US. Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle (also listed on page 11). Al[...]

Installation & Setup 28 Precis SD Instruction Manual Serial Control Device Startup If you have not already done so, attach the serial control device to the CONTROL port on the enclosure (see page 20 ) and open the control program. AMX Control Devices The Precis SD is compatible with a n umber of AM X control devic es. For specific control progr[...]

Installation & Setup 29 Precis SD Instruction Manual Executing a Test Switch Execute a test switch to ve rify the system is working properly before attaching all inputs and outputs. Aside from having signal cables (and a controller if applicable) attached, the system is ready to execute switches when it ships from the factory . Important: The P[...]

Installation & Setup 30 Precis SD Instruction Manual Control Panel To disconnect the factory default switch using the control panel: 1. Press the Cancel Key to place the panel in Switch mode. All the lights on the control panel turn off. The control panel is in Switch mode. 2. Press the All Level Key . The All Level Key illuminates. 3. Press In[...]

Installation & Setup 31 Precis SD Instruction Manual BCS Commands T o enter BCS commands, the system must be attached to a seria l control device (see “Attaching External Controllers,” on page 20) running a terminal emulation program such as W indows ® HyperT erminal. The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure m[...]

Installation & Setup 32 Precis SD Instruction Manual Technical Support Before contacting technical support with a questi on, please consult this manual. If you still have questions, contact your AMX representative or tec hnical support. Have your system’ s serial number ready . The system’ s serial number is normally located in two places o[...]

Signal Specifications 33 Precis SD Instruction Manual Signal Specifications This chapter contains the specifications for the video and audio signals routed by the Precis SD system. For information on cabling and wiring video and audio connectors, see “Attaching Inputs & Outputs” on page 24. Ultra-Wideband (500 MHz) Specifications Sync Speci[...]

Signal Specifications 34 Precis SD Instruction Manual Standard Audio Specifications * T otal of input gain plus output gain cannot exceed +10 dB. AMX reserves the right to modify its pro duc ts and their specifications without notice. Standard Audio Signal Specifications Parameter Conditions V alue Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz <±0.1 dB TH[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 35 Precis SD Instruction Manual Precis SD Control Panel Operation Overview All Precis SD systems have an integral Precis X/Y Control Panel for controlling the system’ s switches and system attributes. The control panel can also be used for system verification, redundant control, and troubleshooting. FIG . 18 illu[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 36 Precis SD Instruction Manual Control Keys Modes of Operation A Precis SD Control Panel works in three standard modes:  Switch (default) – use to execute switc hes  Status – use to ve rify signa l status  Macro – use to execute a macro (local presets are defined in XNConnect) Virtual Matri ces (Lev[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 37 Precis SD Instruction Manual Executing & Disconnecting Switches A switch is an active connection between an input (source) device and one or more output (destination) devices. The signals routed in a switching operation are individual signals or groups of individual signals coming through the connectors on t[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 38 Precis SD Instruction Manual Note : Only one input si gna l can be routed to any given output . To execute a switch selecting ou tput (destination) first : 1. Press the Canc el Key . All the lights on the control panel turn off. The control panel is in Switch mode. 2. Press a Level Key to select a level (can be [...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 39 Precis SD Instruction Manual Verifying Signal Status Signal status can be verified to confirm that a switch has executed properly or to confirm correct routing to multiple outputs (destinations) without accidently executing or disconne cting switches. Input status and output status both fun ction on the Precis S[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 40 Precis SD Instruction Manual Executing Macros (Local Presets) Note : For Precis SD systems, the terms “macro” and “local preset” are interchangeable . A macro (local preset) is a predetermined set of switches on a particular level (virtual matrix) that are routed simultaneously . A Precis SD can e xecute[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 41 Precis SD Instruction Manual Adjusting Audio Some Precis SD systems offer optional volume control and digital input gain adjustment features. If your system supports audio adjustments, output volume or digital input gain c an be adjusted using either the control panel or BCS commands sent through a serial contro[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 42 Precis SD Instruction Manual Adjusting Digital Input Gain If your system has digital input gain control, adjustments (within the gain range for the specific a udio inputs) can be made at any time during normal opera tion. When audio is adjusted for a device on one level, the adjustment remains in effect for that[...]

Precis SD Control Panel Operation 43 Precis SD Instruction Manual Locking & Unlocking the Control Panel The Precis SD Control Panel can be loc ked by pressing a sequence of Leve l Keys. Locking the panel prohibits access to the system and can prevent accidental switching. The password can be any combination of the first five Level Keys. The fac[...]

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Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 45 Precis SD Instruction Manual Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files Applicability N otice This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2.8.0. (XNConnect’ s version number is found under its Help menu.) V ersion 2.8 .0 supports De vice Discovery (firmware v1.4.1 is required). The appendix covers th[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 46 Precis SD Instruction Manual Installing & Launching XNConnect Use XNConnect software only if you need to customize or chan ge the configuration information from the original specification. Even if XNConnect is already on your PC, install the newest version that shipped on the CD that shipped with y[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 47 Precis SD Instruction Manual 4. Select XNConnect. The XNConnect prog ram opens. When XNConnect is open, you can do either of the following:  Discover the system (recommended); see below .  Open an .xcl file that is compatible with the system (located on the AMX AutoPatch CD) ; see page 48. Discov[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 48 Precis SD Instruction Manual Opening an .xcl Configuration File The process of modifying an .xcl configuration file starts by opening it with XNConnect. After the modifications are complete, the new con figuration information must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes. Important : Even if [...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 49 Precis SD Instruction Manual Navigating the Interface XNConnect displays configuration information in two panes. The graphics are located in the left pane, and the properties of the currently selected graphic are in the right pane. At the top of the left pane are two tabs, Hardware and V irtual Matrice[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 50 Precis SD Instruction Manual Modifying an .xcl Configuration File Modifying an .xcl config uration file with XNConnect involves entering information in a field or in a series of dialog boxes. A brief look at the contents in the Help file provides a quick overview of the possible modifications. This sec[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 51 Precis SD Instruction Manual Setting the Control Panel Password Important: The control panel password can be set without load ing the entire .xcl configura tion file to the system, thereby retaining the factory conf iguration with the Devi ce Discovery feature. For Precis SD control panels, the numbers[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 52 Precis SD Instruction Manual Creating Local Prese ts (Macros) A local preset is a predetermined collection of switch es on the same virtual matrix (level) to be routed simultaneously . Executing a local preset affects only those inp uts and outputs specified, not the whole system. Local presets are def[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 53 Precis SD Instruction Manual 7. For the first switch, clic k the source channel (inpu t) and one or more destination channels (outputs). Select multiple destination channels by holding down the Control key while selecting the channels. 8. Click the Assign Switch button. The input appears in the A ssign[...]

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files 54 Precis SD Instruction Manual Loading an .xcl Configuration File Once modifications have bee n made to the .xcl co nfiguration file, the file must be loaded onto the system’ s CPU for the changes to be implemented. When loading the.xcl configuration file, the matrix switcher must not be actively switc[...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfa ce for System Diagnostics 55 Precis SD Instruction Manual Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component Information The Precis SD displays system information in its splash screen * for diagnostic purposes. The information indicates the current status and well-being of the syste[...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfac e for System Diagnostics 56 Precis SD Instruction Manual Verbosity Settings The verbosity ( v ) settings ( v0 , v1 , v2 , v3 ) correspond to the level of detail that will be displayed, with v0 being the lowest level of detail and v3 being the highest level. Component Settings Detailed information for a single [...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfa ce for System Diagnostics 57 Precis SD Instruction Manual Splash Screen Examples Following are four examples of splash screen in formation that could be displayed when different verbosity/component settings are specified. Dep e nding on the amount of detail provided, you may need to scroll to see the entire dis[...]

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interfac e for System Diagnostics 58 Precis SD Instruction Manual FIG . 28 Display for v3i4 (verbo s ity 3, component 4) FIG . 29 Display for v3i5 (verbo s ity 3, component 5) ~scrv3i4! [4:Hardware Boards] detected [io boards] count = 5 [board 1] 40d5 [board 2] 40d5 [board 3] 40d5 [board 4] 40fc [board 5] 4180 ~scrv3i5[...]

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