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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

A M X A u t o P a t c h T C P / I P C o n t r o l

APWeb

Version 1.4.0

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Summary of Contents for AVB-APWEB

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual AMX AutoPatch TCP IP Control APWeb Version 1 4 0 Release 01 18 08 ...

Page 2: ...st Switch with BCS 7 Customizing the Site 8 Customizing Bootup Operations 9 Customizing the Control Options 10 Defining Virtual Matrices Manually Configuring VMs 13 Handling Security Issues 15 Opening a Telnet Session 16 Executing Disconnecting Switches 17 Adjusting Audio Settings 18 Executing Macros 20 Using APWeb 22 Connecting to APWeb 22 Home Page 23 Executing Disconnecting Switches 23 Executin...

Page 3: ...Contents ii APWeb Instruction Manual ...

Page 4: ...gned a unique IP address and a custom site name Furthermore each system can contain multiple enclosures as long as it is configured as a single system The APWeb server can also function as a Tunneling Access Point TAP As a TAP it can be used to control a system e g with third party controllers using any software that supports XNNet or BCS protocol over TCP IP The APWeb interface information is div...

Page 5: ...security be turned on A worksheet to record connection information is provided at the end of this chapter see page 21 To set up the APWeb server 1 Follow the directions in the APWeb Server Module Quick Reference Guide that shipped with the system or in the switcher s instruction manual for an expansion board for connecting the TCP IP connector to a LAN or to a network card in a PC 2 Launch a brows...

Page 6: ...Execute Macro Execute Macro For executing macros page 20 Create Macro Create Edit Macro For creating or deleting macros page 12 Define VM Define VM Manual Configuration For manually defining and deleting virtual matrices page 13 Configuration APWeb Configuration For specifying site settings such as the IP address page 4 and the site name page 8 and for enabling features Diagnostics Diagnostics For...

Page 7: ...from any dialog box opened from the APWeb site the APWeb server reboots The reboot updates information between the AMX AutoPatch Routing System and the APWeb server The routing system itself does not reboot Using a DHCP IP Address Optional The APWeb server offers the option of using a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol IP address The settings on the APWeb Configuration page will typically be...

Page 8: ...he factory with a default login for the Network Administrator and another one for the user APWeb s Account Profile Site Security page is accessed by clicking the Authentication button on the APWeb Administration page Note System security can also be turned on and off at the Account Profile Site Security page see page 15 Default User Name Password Administration Account Login super and super User A...

Page 9: ...r a signal e g a Y c signal routed over two BNC connectors one for Y and one for c Note For complete information on the XBar Controller see page 17 The test switch below routes Input source channel 2 to Output destination channel 1 on VM 0 normally the All virtual matrix of audio follow video If the system does not have a VM 0 use the VM in the VM title block For directions on changing VMs see pag...

Page 10: ...e first two source devices and the first two destination devices are connected to the input and output connectors exactly as shown in the AutoPatch Connector Guide for your matrix switcher Depending on the signal and connector type you may need to attach more than one input and output for a signal e g a Y c signal routed over two BNC connectors one for Y and one for c The following test switch rou...

Page 11: ...isabling Product Services APWeb can be customized for additional access to the system using any or all of three different means Telnet XNNet tunnel and BCS tunnel These means can be enabled or disabled from the APWeb Administration page The default for all three is on Note The Administration page also provides access to the Account Profile Site Security page see page 5 To enable or disable product...

Page 12: ...mation between the AMX AutoPatch Routing System and the APWeb server The AMX AutoPatch system itself does not reboot To customize bootup operations 1 From any page in the site click the Configuration link The APWeb Configuration page opens 2 Under Bootup Operations select or unselect the options see below to determine which parts if any of the configuration to retrieve during APWeb bootup 3 After ...

Page 13: ...nitial virtual matrix VM for XBar control Customizing and Displaying Channel Names Instead of using the default names you can use custom channel names for the XBar if they have been created in XNConnect XNConnect is the software program for working with the configuration file for AMX AutoPatch Routing Systems Once the names are customized in XNConnect the configuration file must be loaded to the s...

Page 14: ...f the XBar Window The size of the XBar applet can be changed from the Configuration page The default size for the window is 800x580 You may need to experiment a little to find the optimal display size for your PC To set the size of the XBar applet window 1 If the XBar is open close before proceeding 2 From any page in the site click the Configuration link 3 Under Applet Window Size enter the desir...

Page 15: ...ds that were defined elsewhere see the example below Since a global preset replicates a predefined total system state its command string should not be in an APWeb macro command that includes other BCS commands A macro BCS command not case sensitive is one or a series shown in the first example below of complete BCS commands Do not enter a space between the T ending one command and the start of the...

Page 16: ...now contains the new information Macros can also be deleted from the Create Edit Macro page To delete a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Create Macro link 2 Under the Delete Macro section select the macro to be deleted from the macro list 3 Click Delete The macro is removed from the list on the Execute Macro page Defining Virtual Matrices Manually Configuring VMs Normally APWeb loads th...

Page 17: ...e the instructions below 6 Enter a VM number follow the Numbering Rules above 7 Enter the corresponding VM name for example All audio follow video Video or Audio 8 Enter the number of inputs and outputs for the system e g No Inputs 48 No Outputs 16 9 Click Create The VM is added to the drop down list in the VM Selection Pad dialog box for the XBar to the Home page and to the list of VMs under the ...

Page 18: ...ation link 2 Under Account Profile Site Security click Authentication The Account Profile Site Security page opens 3 Under Disable Site Security enter the Admin user name and password Admin default super and super 4 Click Turn Security Off System security is turned off To turn system security back on 1 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 above 2 Click Turn Security On System security is turned on Resetting t...

Page 19: ...ession for controlling the routing system with BCS commands can be opened by clicking the Launch Telnet Session button on the Diagnostics page The button opens the PC s default terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal on Windows A Telnet session may also be launched outside of the APWeb server as a direct connection by specifying the correct IP address and port number Note The Diagnostics page...

Page 20: ...ct 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 XB...

Page 21: ...are also being used system status can be updated from the VM Selection Pad To update system status when using multiple control points 1 Click the VM title block in the upper left corner of the XBar The VM Selection Pad dialog box opens 2 Click Update Status The most current routing state is displayed 3 Exit the VM Selection Pad when done Adjusting Audio Settings If the routing system contains audi...

Page 22: ...and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same matrix switcher Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced source inputs Caution We strongly recommend that input gain adjustments be made only by a qualified dealer or installer The input gain feature must be enabled see page 11 for use in APWeb After audio adjustm...

Page 23: ...e routed to the same destination output Executing Macros Once a macro is created for a system on APWeb it can be executed from any PC with access to the APWeb server for that system To execute a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Execute Macro link 2 Click the macro button for the macro you want to execute When the text on the macro button turns green the macro has successfully executed I...

Page 24: ... and passwords are case sensitive Addresses Must Be Supported Fixed or Static IP Address ______ ______ ______ ______ The default APWeb address is 192 168 0 251 Subnet Mask ______ ______ ______ ______ The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address ______ ______ ______ ______ DNS Domain Name Server Server Addresses Primary DNS Server IP Address ______ ______ ______ ______ Secondary DNS ...

Page 25: ... are programmed by the Network Administrator Connecting to APWeb To connect to the APWeb server 1 Launch a browser on your PC 2 Type http 192 168 0 251 or the address provided by the Network Administrator in the address bar of the browser and press Enter The Enter Network Password dialog box opens 3 Enter the user name and password both are case sensitive provided by your Network Administrator The...

Page 26: ...ilable for control in the XBar An APWeb server provides access to a single routing system from a specific IP address and can be accessed from up to five PCs at the same time If you are controlling the same system as other users you can open the VM Selection Pad and update status as needed see page 26 The VM Selection Pad is also used to change virtual matrices Keep in mind that executing switches ...

Page 27: ...h is not completed Red crosspoint red indicates an actively routed signal click to disconnect Cursor over crosspoint move over I O pairs to display channel numbers Executing Disconnecting Switches on the XBar Use the following directions to control the routing system from the APWeb site To execute or disconnect switches with the XBar 1 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar l...

Page 28: ... system supports audio and the volume adjust feature is not working verify with the Network Administrator that it has been enabled To adjust volume 1 From any page in the site click the Controller link The XBar launches 2 Check to be sure the selected VM is either VM 0 All audio follow video or VM 2 Audio If not see page 24 for selecting VMs virtual matrices 3 Right click on the output channel e g...

Page 29: ...s 2 Click Update Status The most current routing state is displayed 3 Close the VM Selection Pad Executing Macros A macro is a sequence of control commands that are executed simultaneously Macros can be executed on the routing system from the Execute Macro page Note If you need additional macros contact your Network Administrator To execute a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Execute Mac...

Page 30: ...M will display by default Optional Include the VMLockDown information if you want to limit control to a particular virtual matrix otherwise all virtual matrices will be accessible from the VM title block Specify locked or unlocked for the value The XBar defaults to the unlocked state if this option is not included in the tag Optional Specify the AllowGain value if you want the input gain adjustmen...

Page 31: ...t must be an RJ 45 crossover cable from the TCP IP connector to the PC or an RJ 45 straight through patch cable from the TCP IP connector to the network hub Ping the system Try connecting to the APWeb server again If the Enter Network Password dialog box still does not open you may need to add an exception in the Proxy Setting dialog box The following instructions apply to Internet Explorer To cha...

Page 32: ...anual 2 Select the Connections tab 3 Click LAN Settings The Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box opens If the Proxy server box is checked go to Step 4 If the Proxy server box is not checked check it before going to Step 4 Be sure Proxy server box is checked ...

Page 33: ...nstruction Manual 4 Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box opens 5 In the Exceptions field enter the appropriate APWeb IP address the default is 192 168 0 251 6 Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps Enter APWeb IP address ...

Page 34: ...Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin 31 APWeb Instruction Manual ...

Page 35: ...registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com ...

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