Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files
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Loading a Configuration File
Once modifications have been made to the configuration file, the new file must be loaded onto the
system’s CPU for the changes to be implemented.
There are two basic options for loading a configuration file:
Load the entire file* using the “Configure All” option (see Caution below)
Load part of the file using one of the “Configure Special” options
To determine which configuration option to use, see “Configure Menu Commands” in the Help file.
* The Configure All option will not load password information
.
For instructions on loading password
information, see page 52.
When loading any part of a configuration file, the matrix switcher must not be actively switching.
You
may want to disconnect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the
loading of the file.
Caution:
Using the “Configure All” option or the “Configure All Virtual Matrices” option will erase any
global presets (see the “BCS Protocol Instruction Manual” on the “AMX AutoPatch CD” or at
www.amx.com
)
that have already been defined for the system.
To load the modified configuration file from XNConnect to the Precis HT CPU:
1.
Disconnect external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the
file.
The matrix switcher must not be actively switching when loading a configuration file
.
2.
From the File menu, select Save As, make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name,
and save it to the PC. (We
strongly
recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is
modified.)
3.
Connect the Precis HT enclosure to the PC (see page 18).
4.
In XNConnect, open the Communication menu; select Serial Port.
5.
Open the Communication menu again; select Change Comm Settings. Check the settings for the
selected port (Com 1, baud rate 9600) and adjust the port if necessary (the baud rate must be 9600).
6.
Optional – Click the Test button to verify that communication has been established with the
Precis HT.
Click OK.
7.
From the Configure menu, select the appropriate configuration option (for an explanation of
Configuration menu options, see the Help file).
Non-hardware configurations options – the system automatically reboots.
Hardware configurations options – select the appropriate configuration option and then
Configure > Reboot All Devices.
Summary of Contents for Precis HT
Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Matrix Switchers Precis HT Distribution Matrix Release 2 03 2009 ...
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Page 12: ...Notices 6 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 38: ...Installation Setup 32 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 50: ...Control Panel Operation 44 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 60: ...Appendix A Managing Configuration Files 54 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 64: ...Appendix B Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices 58 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...