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Precis

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Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Matrix Switchers Precis SD Distribution Matrix Release 10 20 2008 Firmware v1 4 1...

Page 2: ...whichever is greater Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or unauthorized use will be processed under the Non Warranty Repair Policy AMX will continue to provide Warranty Repair Ser...

Page 3: ...LIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE AMX SOFTWARE THIS LIM ITED WARRANTY GIVES LICENSEE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS Any supplements or updates to the AM...

Page 4: ...dations 15 General Hazard Precautions 15 Unpacking 16 Rack Installation System Setup 17 Attaching External Controllers 20 Attaching Inputs Outputs 24 Applying Power Startup 27 Serial Control Device St...

Page 5: ...tem 47 Opening an xcl Configuration File 48 Navigating the Interface 49 Modifying an xcl Configuration File 50 Loading an xcl Configuration File 54 Device Discovery Support 54 Appendix B Programmer s...

Page 6: ...ductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dis...

Page 7: ...your AMX AutoPatch product turn it off immediately and call technical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surg...

Page 8: ...eillez ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dot s de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de condition...

Page 9: ...mission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturers instr...

Page 10: ...k are registered trademarks of Echelon TosLink is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation Other products mentioned herein may be t...

Page 11: ...Notices 6 Precis SD Instruction Manual...

Page 12: ...crosstalk specifications Digital audio output volume control Digital audio input adjustments Complete audio breakaway capabilities RS 232 control port Groupings and macros local and global presets Su...

Page 13: ...BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the CONTROL RS 232 port For information on BCS commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Note Features and spec...

Page 14: ...m the Precis SD can be linked to other AMX AutoPatch Matrix Switchers For information on linking between systems see the instruction manual for the specific product Note The Comm light on the front pa...

Page 15: ...tacle The label on the side will also have the enclosure number referred to as the chassis number Precis SD systems are contained in a single enclosure labeled Chassis 1 of 1 Before installation we re...

Page 16: ...y its products and their specifications without notice General Specifications Parameter Value Approvals CE ETL cETL Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Operational Temperature 32 F to 110 F 0 C to 43 C MT...

Page 17: ...the control panel password A compatible xcl configuration file is also provided on the CD Control Options Precis SD systems support three different protocols BCS as ASCII characters sent through the C...

Page 18: ...Structure protocol for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal running on a PC For information o...

Page 19: ...Overview General Specifications 14 Precis SD Instruction Manual...

Page 20: ...t connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Temperature...

Page 21: ...box Each box contains the following items Enclosure Standard US power cord if shipped within the US Rack ears with 8 screws Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in the box includes AM...

Page 22: ...wdriver Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure s Power cord Optional items for rack installation Surge protector highly recommended A laptop computer or PC with a null modem cable for co...

Page 23: ...of one empty rack unit above and below three empty rack units are recommended To install and set up a Precis SD system in a rack 1 Attach the rack ears per FIG 6 2 Place the enclosure in the rack and...

Page 24: ...re the system is working properly see Executing a Test Switch on page 29 7 When the test switch works correctly attach the remaining source and destination devices Additional Installation Options Addi...

Page 25: ...on on the remote control device see its product documentation APControl 3 0 Serial APControl 3 0 software for control and scheduling runs on a PC connected to a Precis SD via the CONTROL port and is a...

Page 26: ...e the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX Autopatch CD or at www amx com PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Java Runtime Environment JRE v1 4 2 or the lat...

Page 27: ...ower cords to a surge protector and or AC line conditioner 5 If not already on apply power first to the Precis SD enclosure and then to the source and destination devices see Applying Power Startup on...

Page 28: ...inked panels To establish a REMOTE port connection with an XNNet device 1 Attach one end of the XNNet link cable to the corresponding port on the device see the individual product documentation 2 On t...

Page 29: ...ve or below the connector or connector set and read left to right Before connecting all input and output cables wires attach only the first two inputs and outputs and execute a test switch see page 29...

Page 30: ...servicing the enclosures easier For RGBHV signals you need to attach corresponding input and output connectors on five connectors to route the entire signal FIG 12 shows the 5 BNC cable connectors at...

Page 31: ...n the same system For balanced and unbalanced wiring details see FIG 14 Attaching Wires To attach stereo audio input and output wires 1 Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires and...

Page 32: ...es We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Power Up Sequence To apply power 1 Attach the first two source and destination devices see Attaching Inputs...

Page 33: ...ts to execute switches APWeb For startup information see the APWeb Server Module documentation HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a short splash screen followe...

Page 34: ...connector information see Attaching Inputs Outputs on page 24 After the devices are connected power must be applied to the enclosure first and then to the devices before executing a test switch You ca...

Page 35: ...low video or All To execute a test switch using the control panel 1 Press the Cancel Key to place the panel in Switch mode 2 Press the All Level Key The All Level Key illuminates 3 Press Input Key 1 I...

Page 36: ...e system has successfully executed the command If any other characters appear the command was not successful Verify that the source signal is present visible and or audible at the destination For a co...

Page 37: ...upport Have your system s serial number ready The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure on the left rear and on the left side near the power receptacle We recommend...

Page 38: ...c Specifications Ultra Wideband 500 MHz Signal Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 3 dB to 500 MHz or better Crosstalk adjacent channel f 5 MHz 60 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR...

Page 39: ...dB THD Noise 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 20 dBu 0 1 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 14 dBu 90 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu 80 dB Input Level max Balanced 27 dBu Input Impedance 18...

Page 40: ...system verification redundant control and troubleshooting FIG 18 illustrates a Precis SD 12x8 with digital volume control Other models may vary slightly in appearance Note AMX AutoPatch enclosures can...

Page 41: ...ommand and returns the control panel to Switch mode Level Keys activates levels for switches or status queries also used for entering macros and the password Input source Keys selects an input on the...

Page 42: ...for switching A single Output Key can then be pressed the key will illuminate to execute the switch and can be pressed again to disconnect the switch the key will turn off or multiple Output Keys can...

Page 43: ...ed Be sure to read the information on Switching Level on page 37 You can return to the Switch mode at any time by pressing the Cancel Key Pressing the Cancel Key does not cancel any of the disconnects...

Page 44: ...video You can return to Switch mode at any time by pressing the Cancel Key To verify the status of a signal 1 Press the Status Key to put the control panel in Status mode The Status Key illuminates an...

Page 45: ...o Switch mode and must be returned to Macro mode before executing another macro The following general steps incorporate the specific example in parenthesis of executing local preset 13 on Level 2 usin...

Page 46: ...y time during normal operation When audio is adjusted for a device on one level the adjustment remains in effect for that device on all levels switching audio signals The Control Panel must be in Swit...

Page 47: ...balanced and unbalanced sources To adjust digital input gain to equalize input levels 1 Route an input to the first output 2 Adjust the digital input gain for the input to a specific dB level see inst...

Page 48: ...sword before the control panel reverts to its previous mode Locked or Switch mode If you enter the wrong password press the Lock Key again and enter the correct password To lock the control panel 1 Pr...

Page 49: ...Precis SD Control Panel Operation 44 Precis SD Instruction Manual...

Page 50: ...nect is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD that ships with each system and graphically displays the system and its control configuration XNConnect can be used to discover the factory configuration modif...

Page 51: ...x768 is recommended Serial port and RS 232 null modem cable To install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD 1 Close all other applications currently running on your PC 2 Insert the AMX AutoPatch CD int...

Page 52: ...DB 9 port 2 Connect the enclosure to the PC see page 20 3 If not already open launch XNConnect see page 46 4 Open the Communication menu select Serial Port 5 Open the Communication menu again select C...

Page 53: ...y if you need to load or reload the xcl configuration file or modify your system s configuration from the original specification Make a copy of the xcl file every time it is modified To open an xcl fi...

Page 54: ...icking a hardware device or virtual matrix icon and selecting an option from the shortcut menu If you have a question regarding an open dialog box press the F1 key for Help Hardware View The Hardware...

Page 55: ...characters To customize the channel names 1 In the Virtual Matrices view click the to the left of the Virtual Matrix 2 Click the to the left of the Sources or Destinations folder 3 Right click the ch...

Page 56: ...panel see page 43 The system must be connected to the PC running XNConnect before the password can be loaded to the control panel If not already connected complete the first five steps of the instruc...

Page 57: ...ng local presets involves three dialog boxes that cover managing naming and modifying presets The instructions below are for creating a local preset For detailed information on modifying and deleting...

Page 58: ...l Presets dialog box is open 11 After all switches for the preset have been assigned click OK and then close the Manage Local Presets dialog box 12 Define additional local presets by repeating the ste...

Page 59: ...nu and select Serial Port 5 Open the Communication menu again and select Change Comm Settings Check the settings for the selected port and adjust if necessary the default is Com 1 baud rate 9600 6 Opt...

Page 60: ...setting can be entered in a command The order in which these two settings are entered is interchangeable Note In a multi enclosure system the splash screen displays information only for the enclosure...

Page 61: ...components v0i0 FIG 25 on page 55 Using BCS to Access System Diagnostic Information Instructions are provided for accessing the lowest level of verbosity for all components and for accessing a specifi...

Page 62: ...tware IOS version and the hardware driver appcode version FIG 26 Display for v1i1 verbosity 1 component 1 FIG 27 Display for v3i3 verbosity 3 component3 scrv1i1 1 Enclosure AutoPatch Precis 500 host s...

Page 63: ...FIG 29 Display for v3i5 verbosity 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 5 VM Configuration count...

Page 64: ...egistered 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...

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