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Page 2: ...esigned for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord These items should not be manufactured locally since they are generally composed of highly resistive conductive materials to safely drain s...

Page 3: ...moving boards unless otherwise specified in that product s documentation ä To avoid shock or potential ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to equipment make sure you are properly grounded before touching components inside an AutoPatch product ä For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously ä Use surge protectors and or AC line condi...

Page 4: ...Pour éviter les chocs ou les dommages éventuels causés à l équipement par une décharge électrostatique veillez à ce le dispositif oit bien relié à la terre avant de toucher les composantes se trouvant à l intérieur d un appareil AutoPatch ä Veillez à ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dotés de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unité soient allumés simultanément ä Servez vo...

Page 5: ...notice The United States Federal Communications Commission in 47CFR 15 838 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission 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 instruct...

Page 6: ...mply with FCC Class B requirement all external data interface cables and adapters must be shielded AutoPatch AutoAssist Precis X N Net and X N Connect are registered trademarks or trademarks of X N Technologies Inc MS DOS Windows and Window NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 3M Desco Richmond Technology and Plastic Systems are all registered trademarks HyperTerminal Ó is a copyr...

Page 7: ...2 4 Chapter 3 Operating the Precis Remote Panel Executing and Disconnecting Switches 3 2 Verifying Signal Routing Status 3 3 Executing Local Presets Macros 3 4 Macro to Key Correspondence 3 4 Executing a Local Preset Macro 3 5 Chapter 4 Locking the Precis Remote Panel Chapter 5 Adjusting Volume Chapter 6 Managing Configuration Files X Connect 6 2 Opening and Downloading a Configuration File 6 3 Mo...

Page 8: ...onditions A 1 Appendix B AutoPatch Service and Returns Policy Service B 1 Return Authorizations B 1 Claims for Shipping Damages B 1 Replacement Policies and Procedures B 2 Special Notice B 3 AutoPatch Glossary Index Precis Remote X Y Control Panel Contents ...

Page 9: ...s the same as the Precis Series Front Control Panel Operations are performed in three basic modes Switch default Status and Macro See Chapter 3 for details on using these modes See Chapter 4 for details on locking the Precis Remote Panel If your system was ordered with optional Volume Control see Chapter 5 for details on using the Volume Adjust mode This document does not include any detailed info...

Page 10: ... cancels an incomplete operation before returning the system to Switch mode Macro Key Places the Remote Panel in Macro mode ready to execute macros see page 3 5 Lock Key Places the Remote Panel in Lock mode ready to lock or unlock This limits access to the system to prevent accidental switching A password number is required to lock and unlock the panel see page 4 1 Status Key Places the Remote Pan...

Page 11: ... key is used as the Macro 9 key when in Macro mode See page 3 4 for more information on macro to key correspondence Volume Adjust Keys Optional Change volume settings on systems equipped with the optional volume feature while in Volume Adjust mode ä Volume Adjust Status key Places the Remote Panel in Volume Adjust mode This key must be held down until it flashes to place the system in Volume Adjus...

Page 12: ...4 hours a day 7 days a week except for U S holidays Before calling technical support with a question please review the information in this guide If this guide cannot fully answer your question have your serial number ready located on the rear of the Precis Remote and call your authorized AutoPatch dealer or call AutoPatch AutoAssist at U S and Canada 800 622 0246 toll free or International 509 235...

Page 13: ... be useful before installation include Approvals CE Communications Cable General Purpose Grade 16 AWG Distance 1312 34 ft 400 m between remote switcher Distance 1640 42 ft 500 m total for linking purposes Power 7 volt 12 volt 500 mA or 5 volt 500 mA Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Dimensions 1 64 in 4 17 cm depth 18 92 in 48 06 cm width with mounting ears 5 2 in 13 21 cm height 3 RU Weight Approxi...

Page 14: ...nnector for XN Net connector location see the switcher documentation 3 Insert the wires of the XN Net link cable from the Remote Panel into the XN Net connector see Figure 5 4 Tighten the screws The Remote Panel is ready to communicate with the switcher as soon as power is applied 2 2 Precis Remote X Y Control Panel Installing the Precis Remote Panel Figure 4 Plug the X Net link cable into a Comm ...

Page 15: ...he Precis Remote using the AutoPatch wall transformer 1 Unplug the 7 to 12 V power connector from the back of the panel 2 Connect power wires to the power connector by loosening the top and bottom screws inserting the wires as show in Figure 6 and tightening the screws The side of the wire with the white stripe is positive and the other side is ground 3 Plug the connector back into the panel see F...

Page 16: ...y the test switch before contacting AutoAssist see Technical Support on page 1 4 2 4 Linking Multiple Panels Precis Remote Panels can be linked together to control large systems See the XN Connect Help file for information on remapping keys and adding control panels to an existing system s configuration To link Precis Remote Panels to each other connect the panels in a daisy chain using XN Net lin...

Page 17: ...left connector is 7 to 12 volt DC with at least 500 mA Acceptable power for using the right connector is 5 volt DC with at least 500 mA See the transformer or power source documentation for wiring information Note If experiencing difficulties insert a 120 ohm resistor in the outer contacts of the Comm Link on the last remote of a large daisy chain and tighten the screws If problems persist call Au...

Page 18: ...perations that can be performed in these modes ä Executing and Disconnecting Switches ä Verifying Signal Routing Status ä Executing Macros Operations involving additional modes are covered elsewhere For detailed information on Lock mode see Chapter 4 For detailed information on Volume Adjust mode see Chapter 5 Precis Remote X Y Control Panel 3 1 Operating ...

Page 19: ...ct a level the system executes or disconnects the switch on the level associated with the All Level key The default level for that key is video and audio 2 Press a Source key to select a source The Source key flashes and after a moment any destinations that signal is already routed to illuminate The flashing key is the hot key all other commands center around that source until you select a differe...

Page 20: ...e level associated with the All Level key The default level for that key is video and audio 3 Press a Source or Destination key to select a source or destination If you press a Source key that key illuminates and the Destination key s receiving the source signal also illuminates to show the routing status of the signal If no Destination keys illuminate the signal is not routed or is not available ...

Page 21: ...destination keys This is the number of macros available for each configured level 12x8 Precis Remote X Y Control Panel Execute up to 20 Macros per configured level Use Source keys 1 through 12 to execute Macros 1 through 12 Use Destination keys 1 through 8 to execute Macros 13 through 20 8x4 Precis Remote X Y Control Panel Execute up to 12 Macros per configured level Use Source keys 1 through 8 to...

Page 22: ...ecute another macro To execute a macro 1 Press the Macro key to put the Precis Remote in Macro mode The Macro key flashes and all other lights on the panel turn off When the Macro key starts flashing you have 10 seconds to enter the sequence for the macro before the panel reverts to Switch mode 2 Press a Level key to select the level where the macro resides The Level key illuminates 3 Press a Sour...

Page 23: ... keys are used to enter the password for locking and unlocking the Remote Panel when it is in Lock mode The factory default password is 0 1 2 3 4 To change your password use XN Connect see page 6 4 or contact your authorized AutoPatch dealer When the panel is locked the Lock key is illuminated and you are unable to use the panel for any operations other than unlocking it While the Remote Panel is ...

Page 24: ...er the panel s password using the Level keys The default password is the first five Level keys going from left to right 3 Press the Lock key again The Lock key light stops flashing and shines constantly all other lights on the panel turn off To unlock the Precis Remote Panel 1 Press the Lock key to put the Precis Remote in Unlock mode The Lock key flashes for 10 seconds only 2 While the Lock key i...

Page 25: ...re it can be placed into Volume Adjust mode If you are unsure which mode the Remote Panel is in press the Cancel key all the lights on the Control Panel turn off and the Remote Panel reverts to Switch mode The status of a destination s volume can be verified only from an external controller via BCS commands See the system s documentation or visit the AutoPatch web site www autopatch com for inform...

Page 26: ...tination s that requires volume adjustment The Destination key s illuminates along with the Up Arrow Macro and Down Arrow Lock keys 3 Press and release the Up Arrow Macro key to increase the volume or the Down Arrow Lock key to decrease the volume The pressed key flashes and then stays illuminated 4 Repeat step three until the desired volume level is reached 5 Select another destination to adjust ...

Page 27: ...every time the file is modified Complete coverage of XN Connect is provided in its Help file This chapter provides information for common configuration tasks encountered when using the Precis Remote Panel ä Installing XN Connect ä Opening a configuration file ä Setting the Remote Panel password ä Creating local presets macros XN Connect can also be used for redefining or adding levels virtual matr...

Page 28: ...he directions in the subsequent dialog boxes 4 Review the READme txt file in the main installation folder at C AutoPtch Configuration Software Version Before installation the READme file can be found at its default location CD Configuration APConfig To launch XN Connect 1 From the Start menu select Programs 2 Select AutoPatch Applications or other specific file group selected during the install 3 ...

Page 29: ...ing the standard Open dialog box locate and open your configuration xcl file The default location is in the C AutoPtch Configuration Software Version MyXCL folder 4 Using Save As make a duplicate copy of the file with a new name We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified 5 Enter the desired modifications to the file copy If you have not installed XN Connect from ...

Page 30: ...rst five Level keys corresponding to the digits 0 1 2 3 and 4 going from left to right Follow the instructions below to set your password To set a Precis Remote Panel password 1 Follow the steps for launching XN Connect see page 6 2 and opening a configuration file see page 6 3 2 In the Hardware view right click the appropriate control panel icon The Shortcut menu appears 3 Select Set Password fro...

Page 31: ...ch web site www autopatch com for more information on BCS commands and external serial control The Preset number located at the top center of the Modify Preset dialog box see page 6 6 corresponds to the Macro key used to execute the preset The following example creates Preset 1 ConfRm1 that connects Source 1 to Destination 4 and Source 2 to Destinations 2 and 3 on Level 0 This preset is executed o...

Page 32: ... key when multi selecting click Assign Switch Source Channel 2 appears in the Assignment column for Destinations 2 and 3 8 Click OK The Modify Preset dialog box closes 9 Click Close to exit the Manage Local Presets dialog box 10 From the Configure menu expand the Configure Special menu and select Configure All VM Local Presets The new local preset information is downloaded to the switcher s CPU Af...

Page 33: ...ch products shipped on or after October 1 1997 The Limited Lifetime warranty applies to products in the original installation only If the product is moved to a different installation the Limited Lifetime warranty will no longer apply and the product warranty will revert to the original warranty which covers a period of five 5 years following the original sales invoice date 3 The product lifetime i...

Page 34: ...ity to use AutoPatch products 7 AutoPatch will not be responsible for items damaged during shipment to or from AutoPatch The shipping carrier is responsible for items damaged during shipment 8 This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The terms of this warranty are g...

Page 35: ...r any reason other than warranty purposes are subject to a restocking fee not greater than twenty percent 20 of the invoiced price if returned in unused condition Claims for Shipping Damages Unless otherwise specified merchandise is normally shipped by Federal Express Economy service however AutoPatch reserves the right to select the final method and carrier for any shipment Although we take speci...

Page 36: ...e dealer and ship the part s to the dealer or to the consumer if so directed by written order from the dealer Unless otherwise instructed in writing by an AutoPatch customer service representative part s replaced under this warranty must be returned to the factory a within thirty 30 days b with shipping and insurance costs prepaid c with the RMA number clearly indicated on the outside of each cont...

Page 37: ...the factory and return those part s to the sending party If conditions do not permit this procedure we will invoice and ship new or reconditioned at AutoPatch s option replacement part s to the dealer or to the consumer if so directed by written order from the dealer 3 Post warranty repairs and replacements are warranted for the first thirty 30 days following the invoice date B 3 Special Notice Au...

Page 38: ...600 default 19200 38400 and 57600 BAUD BCS Basic Control Structure A set of alphanumeric characters that combine to form command lines BCS command lines can be used to control a system from any serial device with a serial interface that allows you to enter characters such as a PC personal computer breakaway The act of switching any level other than Level 0 default level independent of the rest of ...

Page 39: ...et This process includes defining levels and breakaways L level A subset of a logical set formed to facilitate the switching of a portion of the logical set For example if a logical set is defined by grouping literal inputs and outputs for video components R G B H V and stereo audio components Al Ar audio left and right then the video components could be defined as Level 1 and the audio components...

Page 40: ...ude timing between commands P preset A snapshot of the characteristics e g volume configuration state of an arbitrary set of logical inputs or outputs The states of these characteristics can be recalled by the use of the preset command Logical inputs and outputs that are not included in the preset definition will not change state Presets are defined within the context of a virtual matrix V virtual...

Page 41: ...at can display your most recent configuration and allows easy addition of local presets and modification of other configuration information see the XN Connect Help file for assistance 4 Precis Remote X Y Control Panel AutoPatch Glossary Glossary ...

Page 42: ...3 location 6 3 modifying 6 4 opening 6 3 see also XN Connect connect to switcher 2 2 control panel see Remote Panel D default password 4 1 Destination keys 1 3 used for macros 3 4 dimensions 2 1 disconnecting switches 3 2 Down Arrow key 1 3 5 2 downloading configuration file 6 3 Caution 6 3 E e mail technical support 1 4 ESD Warning I executing local presets macros 3 5 switches 3 2 H Help file 6 1...

Page 43: ...mote Panel password default 4 1 locking Remote Panel 4 1 password continued setting 6 4 power applying 2 3 cable 2 3 consumption 2 1 linking 2 5 specifications 2 1 transformer 2 3 power link 1 4 2 3 presets see macros R rack installation 2 4 Remote Panel front illus 1 2 installation 2 2 linking 2 4 lock unlock 4 2 operating 3 1 rear illus 1 4 Replacement Policies B 2 returning equipment B 1 S safe...

Page 44: ...site 1 4 weight 2 1 X XN Connect Caution downloading 6 3 Caution modifying 6 1 changing comm settings 6 2 configuration file definition 6 1 configuration file location 6 3 creating local presets macros 6 5 downloading configuration file 6 3 Help file 6 1 6 4 installing 6 2 launching 6 2 XN Connect continued modifying configuration file 6 4 opening configuration file 6 3 Readme file location 6 2 se...

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