Control Panel Operation
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Precis HT Instruction Manual
Executing Macros (Local Presets)
Note:
For Precis HT 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 12x8 Precis HT can execute 16 local presets per level and an 8x4 Precis HT
can execute 12 local presets per level.
Note:
An 8x4 Precis HT can store additional local presets up to a total of 64 across all VMs;
however, the additional local presets must be accessed from a serial control device.
Local presets are not programmed (defined) at the factory. To program local presets, use XNConnect
(see “Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files” on page 45 or the Help file) or contact your AMX
representative (for contact information, see page 31). Once the local presets have been defined as part of
the configuration file, local presets can be executed at any time during normal operation.
To execute a macro, the Control Panel must be in Macro mode with the appropriate level selected. Select
a macro by pressing the Input or Output Key that corresponds to the number assigned to the local preset
in XNConnect. After you have selected a macro, the Control Panel returns to Switch mode and must be
returned to Macro mode before executing another macro.
Example: Execute Local Preset 13 on Level 2 using a 12x8 Precis HT.
To execute a local preset (Local Preset 13 on Level 2 on a
12x8 Precis HT):
1.
Press the Macro Key.
The Macro Key flashes, and all the other lights on the panel turn off.
When the Macro Key starts flashing, you have 10 seconds to enter a level and a local preset before
the control panel reverts to Switch mode.
2.
Press the Level Key that corresponds to the level where the local preset resides.
(The first Level Key selects Level 0; for Level 2, press the third Level Key from the left.)
The Level Key illuminates.
3.
Press the Input or Output Key – counted consecutively – associated with the desired local preset.
(To select Local Preset 13, press Output Key 1; the 12 Input Keys plus the first Output Key equals
the 13th key for the local preset assigned number 13 on Level 2 in XNConnect).
The Macro Key stops flashing, and all control panel lights turn off.
The switches/disconnects contained in the macro (Local Preset 13) are executed.
The control panel returns to Switch mode.
4.
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to execute additional local presets.
Note:
Executing a local preset does not change any system routings that are not part of the
preset
.
FIG. 22
Macro Key is used with a Level Key and an Input or Output Key
Press Macro Key, then enter level and local preset within 10 seconds
Press third Level Key from the left for Level 2
Press Output 1 for Local Preset 13 (12 Input Keys + 1 Output Key = the 13th key)
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