Installer’s Product Notes
An 8Y-XL Distribution Matrix can stand alone or comprise a virtually
unlimited number of linked enclosures, including any other AutoPatch
products with an X
N
Net network compatible interface. Each 8Y-XL
enclosure can hold up to 8 input and 8 output boards and each board can
have up to 8 connectors, for a total capacity of 64 inputs and 64 outputs
per enclosure.
8Y-XL Distribution Matrices fit in a broad range of audio/video
environments and are controllable from a variety of sources, including a
CP-10 Control Panel, a CP-10 Remote Control Panel, any control device
that can send ASCII characters through an RS232 or RS422 serial cable,
a third party serial controller*, a PC, or a Single Bus Controller*.
Tools for Installation:
q
A laptop computer with an RS232 or RS422 null modem cable
(communication with the 8Y-XL via a serial port for programming
and fault isolation)
q
The AutoPatch Configuration Software set (which includes copy of
the configuration file) shipped with the system
q
The full set of user documentation shipped with the system
*These control devices are not covered in this document.
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